Executive Summary

The Rescue-ACE (R-ACE) archetype is a FIRE-Attribute strategy designed around emergency firefighters and their high-tech vehicles. It operates as a mid-range control deck, prioritizing board presence and resource management to outlast the opponent. The deck's primary goal is to summon its boss monster, Rescue-ACE Turbulence, which sets up to four powerful and searchable "Rescue-ACE" Spells and Traps from the deck, creating a formidable wall of disruption. The entire strategy hinges on a simple yet powerful directive: RESCUE!, ALERT!, CONTAIN!, and EXTINGUISH! any and all threats.

The R-ACE Doctrine

Backrow-Based Control

The deck's win condition is built on the massive card advantage generated by Turbulence. By setting four distinct interruptions, the deck can control the tempo of the duel and systematically dismantle the opponent's strategy.

The Hydrant Dependency

The deck's power level skyrockets with Rescue-ACE Hydrant on the field. It unlocks more powerful secondary effects for all "Rescue-ACE" Spells/Traps and, crucially, allows them to be activated the turn they are set by Turbulence.

The Chain of Command: Core Roster

Rescue-ACE Hydrant

The undisputed heart of the deck. Searches any R-ACE monster and enables the entire backrow strategy.

Rescue-ACE Air Lifter

The primary one-card starter. Summons to search for EMERGENCY!, beginning the main combo line.

Rescue-ACE Turbulence

The main boss monster. Easy to summon and generates four interruptions from the deck in a single move.

Rescue-ACE Preventer

A free extender, non-destruction removal, and a floating effect all in one card. A pivotal tool for resilience.

Rescue-ACE Impulse

A powerful hand trap that allows "Turn 0" interaction by summoning a machine R-ACE from the deck.

EMERGENCY!

The archetypal "Emergency Teleport." Special Summons any R-ACE from the deck and helps play through disruption.

Standard Operating Procedure: Air Lifter Combo

Unverified AI Content
This combo line is AI-generated and may contain errors or illegal plays (e.g., banned cards).
Know the correct line? Submit a Replay to fix this guide
Rescue-ACE Air Lifter
Missing: 65734501
1

Normal Summon & Search

Normal Summon Air Lifter. Its effect activates, adding EMERGENCY! from your Deck to your hand.

?
Rescue-ACE Hydrant
Missing: 37617348
2

Deploy the Hydrant

Activate EMERGENCY!, tributing Air Lifter to Special Summon Hydrant from the Deck.

?
Rescue-ACE Turbulence
Missing: 37495766
3

Call the Boss & Set Up

Use Hydrant's effect to search Turbulence. Banish 2 R-ACE cards from your GY (e.g., Air Lifter, EMERGENCY!) to Special Summon Turbulence, then use its effect to Set 4 different "Rescue-ACE" Spells/Traps from your Deck.

The Final Formation: Optimal End Board

A strong Rescue-ACE end board layers the archetype's backrow with powerful generic monsters from the Extra Deck, creating a multi-faceted wall of disruption.

Core Monsters

Rescue-ACE Turbulence
Missing: 37495766

Boss Monster

Rescue-ACE Hydrant
Missing: 37617348

Enabler

I:P Masquerena
Missing: 65741786

Reactive Link

Promethean Princess, Bestower of Flames
Missing: 2772337

GY Setup

Set Spell/Trap Arsenal

RESCUE!
Missing: 99984170

Protection

ALERT!
Missing: 26372118

Negation

CONTAIN!
Missing: 62777823

Banish

EXTINGUISH!
Missing: 99162522

Destruction

On-Field Presence

  • Turbulence & Hydrant: The core engine
  • I:P Masquerena: For reactive Link Summons
  • 4 Set S/T: Primary interaction layer

Graveyard/Banished Setup

  • Promethean Princess: GY revival and destruction
  • R-ACE cards: Fuel for HQ's draw and Preventer

Current TCG Banlist Status

Banlist Impact

While the Rescue-ACE core remains untouched, the archetype's The deck benefits from FIRE support and powerful generic traps, but its power was amplified by external engines like Fiendsmith. means restrictions on generic support cards do have an impact.

Affected Synergistic Cards

Limited

  • Dimension Shifter

Meta Implications: Despite restrictions on support cards, Rescue-ACE's All Rescue-ACE core cards remain unrestricted, but key external engines (Fiendsmith, S:P) have been hit, reducing overall power. allows the deck to remain viable with alternative tech choices.

Banlist Status Summary

+ analyzed • 0 archetype restrictions1 synergistic card restricted