The Revolution's Ascent
The Raidraptor archetype, a squadron of DARK Winged-Beast monsters, defines an explosive, swarming playstyle. Its core strategy is a rapid escalation of threats, using a multitude of Main Deck monsters to quickly assemble materials for Xyz Summons. This foundation is then leveraged by its signature mechanic: the use of "Rank-Up-Magic" (RUM) Spell Cards to evolve its Xyz Monsters into progressively more powerful, higher-Rank forms, culminating in game-ending boss monsters.
The primary game plan involves using Level 4 extenders to flood the field, enabling the summon of Raidraptor - Force Strix. This key Xyz monster searches for combo pieces, which are then used to Link Summon Raidraptor - Wise Strix, the deck's central enabler.
Wise Strix sets a "Rank-Up-Magic" Spell from the deck, initiating the archetype's signature mechanic. This allows for the evolution of smaller Xyz monsters into imposing threats, most notably the Rank 13 behemoth, Raidraptor - Rising Rebellion Falcon.
The premier one-card starter. Sends a "Raidraptor" card from Deck to GY to kickstart combos, usually Mimicry Lanius.
The core engine piece. Summons an extender from deck and sets your "Rank-Up-Magic" Spell to enable your strongest plays.
A crucial setup monster. Searches for any "Rank-Up-Magic" Spell or sets a "Raidraptor" Spell/Trap, ensuring access to your win condition.
This sequence, starting with a single Raidraptor - Tribute Lanius, demonstrates the deck's explosive potential.
Normal Summon Tribute Lanius, use its effect to send Mimicry Lanius to GY. Banish Mimicry to search Strangle Lanius.
Special Summon Strangle Lanius. Overlay both monsters into Raider's Knight, then use its effect to rank up into Raidraptor - Brave Strix.
Link Summon Wise Strix. Its effects will summon another monster from Deck. Activating Brave Strix's effect then lets Wise Strix set Rise Rank-Up-Magic Raidraptor's Force, preparing your main interruption.
A typical end board for a pure Raidraptor build establishes multiple layers of protection and interruption, centered around its formidable, unaffected boss monsters. Below is a visual representation of this powerful field.
Rising Rebellion Falcon
Ultimate Falcon
Wise Strix
Force Strix
Set Spell/Trap
Set Spell/Trap
While the Raidraptor core remains untouched, the archetype's The deck benefits from DARK and Winged Beast support, as well as Rank-Up-Magic cards to access higher-Rank boss monsters. means restrictions on generic support cards do have an impact.
Meta Implications: Despite restrictions on support cards, Raidraptor's All Raidraptor core cards remain unrestricted, allowing the archetype to operate at maximum consistency and explosive combo potential. allows the deck to remain viable with alternative tech choices.
Banlist Status Summary
Core cards checked:
• Raider's Wing
• Raidraptor - Arsenal Falcon
• Raidraptor - Force Strix
• Raidraptor - Mimicry Lanius
• Raidraptor - Strangle Lanius
• Raidraptor - Tribute Lanius
• Raidraptor - Ultimate Falcon
• Raidraptor -Wise Strix
• Rank-Up-Magic Skip Force
• Xyz Override
+ Related cards checked:
• Divine Arsenal AA-ZEUS - Sky Thunder
• Downerd Magician
• Harpie's Feather Duster analyzed •
0 archetype restrictions •
1 synergistic card restricted
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