The Art of Magical Recursion & Attrition
The Witchcrafter archetype is a control-oriented Spellcaster strategy defined by its unique and resilient resource loop. The deck excels in a "grind game," aiming to out-resource the opponent over multiple turns rather than achieving a swift one-turn victory. Its core mechanic revolves around the ability of "Witchcrafter" Spell Cards to return from the Graveyard to the hand during the End Phase, providing an endless stream of fuel for the powerful effects of its boss monsters. This creates a gameplay loop of attritional control, where recurring Spells are traded for the opponent's finite resources, eventually leading to an insurmountable advantage.
The most important one-card starter. Tributes to summon a "Master" from the deck and sets up the Graveyard by sending any "Witchcrafter" card from the deck.
A powerful extender. Banishes herself from the GY to copy the effect of a "Witchcrafter" Spell in the GY, enabling double searches or revivals.
The premier boss monster. Provides a devastating board-wide monster effect negation and can boost her own ATK/DEF to colossal levels.
The primary monster searcher, adding any "Witchcrafter" monster from deck to hand to ensure you start your plays.
The in-archetype "Monster Reborn," used to revive key boss monsters or reuse the effects of your starters.
Provides crucial once-per-turn destruction protection for all "Witchcrafter" monsters and can even set itself back on the field from the GY.
The deck's consistency stems from its simple yet powerful one-card combo. A single "Apprentice" like Schmietta can establish a formidable board, allowing you to witness the coven's full power and control the duel from the very first turn.
Normal Summon Witchcrafter Schmietta. This is the deck's primary chokepoint.
Activate Schmietta's effect, Tributing her and discarding any Spell. Special Summon Witchcrafter Madame Verre from the deck.
Activate Schmietta's GY effect: banish her to send Witchcrafter Bystreet from deck to GY. During the End Phase, Bystreet will place itself on the field and the discarded Spell will return to your hand.
Disruption/Extension
Board Negation
Targeted Destruction
(Spell/Trap Zone)
(In Hand)
(Fuel for Effects)
This formation creates an oppressive web of negation, destruction, and protection.
UNRESTRICTED STATUS: The Witchcrafter archetype remains at full power with no cards on the official TCG Forbidden & Limited list.
All "Witchcrafter" monsters, spells, and traps are currently unlimited (allowed at 3 copies per deck). This allows the archetype to be played at its maximum consistency and power level, free from any direct restrictions.
As of the current TCG format, the Witchcrafter archetype is entirely unrestricted, allowing it to operate at full capacity.
Play any card at your preferred ratio without restrictions
Access to all archetype synergies without limitations
No banlist constraints holding back your strategy
Banlist Status Summary
Core cards checked:
• Witchcrafter Bystreet
• Witchcrafter Collaboration
• Witchcrafter Confusion Confession
• Witchcrafter Creation
• Witchcrafter Draping
• Witchcrafter Edel
• Witchcrafter Genni
• Witchcrafter Golem Aruru
• Witchcrafter Haine
• Witchcrafter Holiday
• Witchcrafter Madame Verre
• Witchcrafter Masterpiece
• Witchcrafter Patronus
• Witchcrafter Pittore
• Witchcrafter Potterie
• Witchcrafter Schmietta
• Witchcrafter Scroll
• Witchcrafter Unveiling
• Witchcrafter Vice-Madame
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All cards legal at 3 copies
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