Analysis of the Revolt
The introduction of transformative support cards, "Tri-Brigade Arms Mouser" and "Tri-Brigade Hammer", has strategically re-armed the archetype.
While potent, the deck historically suffered from two weaknesses: 1) a significant dependency on accessing its key trap, "Tri-Brigade Revolt," and 2) a vulnerability to disruption that could leave it with a fragile board.
The new support package is transformative. "Tri-Brigade Arms Mouser," a new Link-2, provides unprecedented Graveyard setup and a new layer of disruption. "Tri-Brigade Hammer," a modal Quick-Play Spell, simultaneously solves the consistency bottleneck for accessing "Revolt" and unlocks a new, previously impractical boss monster, dramatically raising the deck's power ceiling. These cards elevate the archetype's floor, ceiling, and grind-game potential, repositioning Tri-Brigade as a significant contender.
The premier starter. Sends itself to the GY to load another Tri-Type monster, initiating the core combo.
A key combo piece. When sent to the GY, she sends another Tri-Brigade card from the Deck to the GY.
The primary searcher. When sent to the GY, he adds a Tri-Brigade monster from Deck to hand.
An extender that can be Special Summoned from the hand, enabling further Link plays.
A Link-2 utility monster. On Link Summon, sends 2 "Tri-Brigade" cards (Deck/ED) to GY. When sent to GY, it flips an opponent's monster face-down.
A Link-2 extender that Special Summons a monster from hand.
The Link-2 that searches for Tri-Brigade Revolt when sent to the GY.
The main boss monster. A Link-4 that provides non-targeting banishing removal.
A Quick-Play Spell that either: 1) Searches any "Tri-Brigade" Spell/Trap, or 2) Banishes from GY to Link Summon *ignoring conditions*, unlocking Bucephalus II.
The archetype's infamous Normal Trap. Summons banished/GY monsters and immediately Link Summons Shuraig for a powerful disruption.
Recent support creates a more powerful and resilient 1.5-card combo. Using just Tri-Brigade Fraktall and one discard (any Beast, Beast-Warrior, or Winged Beast), you can establish a multi-disruption board while also searching for follow-up. This sequence leverages Mouser's ability to send cards from the Extra Deck to the GY.
Activate Fraktall in hand, send to GY. Fraktall sends Kitt. Kitt sends Nervall. Nervall adds Kerass.
NS Kerass, Link into Almiraj. Banish 2 from GY to summon Ferrijit. Ferrijit summons the discard from hand. Link Ferrijit + summoned monster into Tri-Brigade Arms Mouser.
Mouser (CL1): Send Bearbrumm & Shuraig from Extra Deck to GY.
Link Almiraj + Mouser into Double Dragon Lords.
New Chain:
CL1 (Bearbrumm): Add Revolt from Deck.
CL2 (Mouser): Flip Dragon Lords face-down.
CL3 (Shuraig): Add Fraktall (for follow-up).
The new support cards significantly increase both the consistency and the power ceiling of the Tri-Brigade end board. The "classic" Apollousa + Revolt board is now just one of several, more powerful options.
(Highly consistent to make)
(The new high-roll board)
The introduction of "The Fallen & The Virtuous" and "The Dragon that Devours the Dogma" represents a pivotal evolution for the archetype. These cards catalyze the transformation of the Branded Tri-Brigade hybrid from a simple pairing of engines into a singular, cohesive, and top-tier competitive strategy, forging a direct, resilient, and recursive link between the two.
A Quick-Play Spell searchable by the Branded engine. It sends a monster from the Extra Deck to the GY as cost to destroy a face-up card. This "cost vs. effect" structure makes its setup resilient to negation (like Ash Blossom), ensuring the GY effect of the sent monster resolves.
A BEAST-Type Fusion Monster. When sent to the GY (e.g., by "The Fallen & The Virtuous"), its effect triggers in the End Phase to add one "Tri-Brigade" card from Deck to hand. Its BEAST typing also makes it fuel for Tri-Brigade monster effects from the GY.
This new variant trades the raw monster-negate count of Apollousa for a more resilient, multi-layered board that disrupts with different card types, making it harder to break with a single card like Dark Ruler No More.
LOW IMPACT: The Tri-Brigade archetype has been moderately restricted by the TCG banlist, with Pot of Prosperity limited.
Meta Implications: Thanks to its Strong (full power core, no restrictions), Tri-Brigade remains playable despite the limitation.
Banlist Status Summary
Core cards checked:
• Fire Formation - Tenki
• Pot of Prosperity
• Tri-Brigade Arms Mouser
• Tri-Brigade Bearbrumm the Rampant Rampager
• Tri-Brigade Ferrijit the Barren Blossom
• Tri-Brigade Fraktall
• Tri-Brigade Hammer
• Tri-Brigade Kerass
• Tri-Brigade Kitt
• Tri-Brigade Nervall
• Tri-Brigade Revolt
• Tri-Brigade Rugal the Silver Sheller
• Tri-Brigade Shuraig the Ominous Omen
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1 total restriction found
• 1 archetype card
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