Section 1: The Kragen Engine

The "Stealth Kragen" archetype is a minimal but potent engine focused on attrition and control. It doesn't rely on overwhelming attack power but instead grinds down the opponent's resources through a resilient, recursive loop between two key Extra Deck monsters.

Number 4: Stealth Kragen

Number 4: Stealth Kragen
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  • Attribute Lock: Continuously turns all monsters into WATER attribute.
  • Targetless Pop: Quick Effect to destroy an opponent's WATER monster without targeting.
  • Float & Recur: Summons two Spawns from the Extra Deck upon destruction.

Stealth Kragen Spawn

Stealth Kragen Spawn
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  • Shared Destruction: Also has a Quick Effect to destroy an opponent's WATER monster.
  • Revival Protocol: If summoned by "Number 4", its destruction brings back the original from the GY.
  • Key Limitation: Cannot be revived from the GY itself, making the loop finite.

Section 2: The Support Fleet

The engine relies on the WATER Fish "Shark" engine to consistently summon Level 4 monsters. For a full roster, you can explore the official database for Stealth Kragen cards.

Card Name Role Key Interaction/Synergy
Buzzsaw Shark Starter One-card Rank 4; summons Right-Hand Shark for protection.
Beautunaful Princess Starter Acts as extra copies of Buzzsaw Shark by summoning it from Deck.
Abyss Shark Starter/Extender Special Summons itself and searches any key Fish monster.
Silent Angler Extender Free Special Summon from hand to enable multi-Xyz plays.
Xyz Remora Extender Converts Xyz materials into more monsters for explosive turns.

Section 3: Foundational Combo Lines

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3.1: One-Card Kragen

Start: Buzzsaw Shark. Line: NS Buzzsaw -> Eff SS Right-Hand Shark -> Xyz Summon Number 4: Stealth Kragen. End: Kragen with one-time destruction protection.

3.2: Kragen + Toad

Start: Buzzsaw Shark + WATER Extender. Line: NS Buzzsaw -> SS Fish -> Xyz Bahamut Shark -> SS Extender -> Bahamut eff SS Toadally Awesome -> Use remaining monsters for Kragen. End: Omni-negate + Monster destruction.

3.3: The Apex Predator Pivot

Start: 2 Stealth Kragen Spawn. Line: Overlay both Spawns -> Xyz Summon Number F0: Utopic Future -> Utopic Future eff summon Number F0: Utopic Draco Future. End: An indestructible boss monster with monster negation and theft.

Section 4: Fortress Endboard

The Kragen + Gozen Lock

The deck's signature play. Gozen Match + Kragen's continuous effect creates a lock where your opponent can only control one WATER monster, which you can then destroy each turn.

Layered Disruption

Toadally Awesome protects the lock, while Torrential Tribute becomes a one-sided field wipe due to Kragen's floating effect.

Section 5: Expanding the Arsenal

External Pairings

The engine synergizes well with other WATER decks like Marincess (enabling a Zealantis board wipe) and Ghoti (providing on-field disruption).

Core Tech Choices

Key non-engine cards include Gozen Match, the Torrential Tribute package, and Gameciel, the Sea Turtle Kaiju for easy removal.

Section 6: Positioning

Strengths

  • Resilient
  • Powerful Lock
  • Consistent
  • Flexible

Weaknesses

  • Non-destruction
  • Low ATK
  • ED Reliant
  • Meta Dependent

TCG Banlist Status

Banlist Impact

SIGNIFICANT IMPACT: The Stealth Kragen archetype faces significant restrictions on the TCG banlist with Bahamut Shark forbidden. Additionally, 1 card is limited.

Archetype Cards

Forbidden

  • • Bahamut Shark

Limited

  • • Gozen Match

Meta Implications: The loss of Bahamut Shark significantly impacts the archetype's power level and consistency. Players will need to adapt their strategies accordingly.

Banlist Status Summary

analyzed • 2 total restrictions found • 2 archetype cards