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 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 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 undisputed heart of the deck. Searches any R-ACE monster and enables the entire backrow strategy.
The primary one-card starter. Summons to search for EMERGENCY!, beginning the main combo line.
The main boss monster. Easy to summon and generates four interruptions from the deck in a single move.
A free extender, non-destruction removal, and a floating effect all in one card. A pivotal tool for resilience.
A powerful hand trap that allows "Turn 0" interaction by summoning a machine R-ACE from the deck.
The archetypal "Emergency Teleport." Special Summons any R-ACE from the deck and helps play through disruption.
Normal Summon Air Lifter. Its effect activates, adding EMERGENCY! from your Deck to your hand.
Activate EMERGENCY!, tributing Air Lifter to Special Summon Hydrant from the Deck.
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.
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.
Boss Monster
Enabler
Reactive Link
GY Setup
Protection
Negation
Banish
Destruction
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.
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
Core cards checked:
• ALERT!
• EMERGENCY!
• Rescue-ACE Air Lifter
• Rescue-ACE Fire Attacker
• Rescue-ACE HQ
• Rescue-ACE Hydrant
• Rescue-ACE Impulse
• Rescue-ACE Preventer
• Rescue-ACE Turbulence
• WANTED!
+ Related cards checked:
• Dimension Shifter
• Fiendsmith Engraver
• S:P Little Knight analyzed •
0 archetype restrictions •
1 synergistic card restricted
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