From Steadfast Stance to Metagame Dominance
The Superheavy Samurai (SHS) archetype is a unique Yu-Gi-Oh! strategy defined by its exclusive reliance on monster cards and its ability to weaponize high DEF stats. Initially a niche, battle-focused OTK deck, SHS transformed with the release of key Pendulum monsters like Superheavy Samurai Prodigy Wakaushi. This evolution turned the archetype into a formidable, meta-defining combo engine capable of creating nearly unbreakable end boards of generic boss monsters, all while adhering to its core principle of keeping the Graveyard free of Spells and Traps.
The premier starter. Discards itself to search any SHS monster, typically grabbing Wakaushi to start the main combo without a Normal Summon.
The heart of the Pendulum engine. Places Monk Big Benkei from deck, Special Summons itself, and generates immense advantage.
The core advantage engine. When sent from field to GY, it searches any SHS monster. This effect is NOT once per turn.
An enabler that tributes an equipped monster to summon any SHS from the deck, triggering Soulpiercer's search.
The primary recursion tool. On summon, it revives a Level 4 or lower SHS from the GY, perpetuating the Soulpiercer loop.
The deck's consistency shines with its one-card combo. A single Motorbike or Wakaushi can generate a full board of negates, demonstrating the power of the Superheavy Samurai card synergy.
Discard Motorbike to search Wakaushi. Activate Wakaushi in the Pendulum Zone to place Monk Big Benkei and Special Summon itself.
Normal Summon a monster, equip it with Soulpeacemaker (searched by Big Benkei), and use Soulpeacemaker to summon Scales from the deck, triggering equipped Soulpiercer's effect to search.
Use Scales to revive Soulpiercer. Link into Superheavy Samurai Scarecrow (or other link monsters post-banlist), triggering Soulpiercer again to continue extending into the full end board.
This board represents the historical peak of the deck's power. Note that several key components are now forbidden in the TCG.
Provides 2-4 monster effect negations.
A powerful once-per-turn omni-negate.
Another omni-negate, fueled by equipping a Link monster.
A third omni-negate, searchable within the combo.
With key generic boss monsters forbidden, Superheavy Samurai now often relies on its powerful in-archetype monsters or other legal extenders to build a resilient board. These end boards focus more on targeted disruption and resource loops rather than multiple universal negates.
A powerful Synchro monster that attacks while in Defense Position. It provides protection by replacing destroyed SHS monsters and offers a draw effect when the opponent activates a Spell/Trap.
A Synchro monster that provides monster effect negation by equipping itself.
A powerful board wipe and OTK tool that can banish all Spells/Traps from both GYs.
A generic boss monster for board clearing and finishing the game with high ATK.
The Superheavy Samurai archetype, with its archetype-specific mechanics, operates at full power with no restrictions on the current TCG banlist.
Play any card at your preferred ratio without restrictions
Access to all archetype synergies without limitations
No banlist constraints holding back your strategy
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All cards legal at 3 copies
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