Crystal Beast

Master I from
Andy
on April 19th, 2024
cp-ur 1260 + cp-sr 480
60 cards
Snake-Eye Ash
Snake-Eye Oak
Snake-Eyes Poplar
3 copies
Maxx "C"
Crystal Beast Amethyst Cat
Crystal Beast Emerald Tortoise
Crystal Beast Ruby Carbuncle
3 copies
Ash Blossom & Joyous Spring
Crystal Beast Amber Mammoth
Crystal Beast Cobalt Eagle
3 copies
Crystal Beast Sapphire Pegasus
Crystal Beast Topaz Tiger
Diabellstar the Black Witch
Gameciel, the Sea Turtle Kaiju
2 copies
Crystal Beast Rainbow Dragon
Snake-Eyes Flamberge Dragon
2 copies
Rainbow Dragon
Nibiru, the Primal Being
Original Sinful Spoils - Snake-Eye
One for One
Foolish Burial Goods
3 copies
Crystal Bond
3 copies
Rainbow Bridge
Triple Tactics Talent
Triple Tactics Thrust
2 copies
Bonfire
3 copies
Golden Rule
Divine Temple of the Snake-Eye
Kyoutou Waterfront
3 copies
Rainbow Bridge of the Heart
3 copies
WANTED: Seeker of Sinful Spoils
2 copies
Called by the Grave
Crossout Designator
Forbidden Droplet
3 copies
Awakening of the Crystal Ultimates
2 copies
Infinite Impermanence
Rainbow Bridge of Salvation
Ultimate Crystal Rainbow Dragon Overdrive
Lightning Chidori
Number 60: Dugares the Timeless
Number 41: Bagooska the Terribly Tired Tapir
Divine Arsenal AA-ZEUS - Sky Thunder
Promethean Princess, Bestower of Flames
Linkuriboh
Cherubini, Ebon Angel of the Burning Abyss
Knightmare Phoenix
Hiita the Fire Charmer, Ablaze
Knightmare Unicorn
Saryuja Skull Dread
Apollousa, Bow of the Goddess
Accesscode Talker
Worldsea Dragon Zealantis

Prerequisites

  • A registered Konami ID linked to your master duel game
  • Must login to Yu-Gi-Oh! Cards DB using the same Konami ID
  • If the Yu-Gi-Oh! DB website asks to login with Game Card ID just click "I don't have a game card ID" and fill some basic information to proceed

Export Guide

- Via the MDM extension (Recommended): Download on Firefox, or Chromium Browsers
For Chromium browsers (Chrome/Edge/Opera/Brave...etc) just click "Add to chrome" on the store page and it'll work on most if not all chromium browsers.
After using the extension, go to the Master Duel game => Main menu => Deck option => The Card database option at the top right corner => locate the deck you exported and copy it
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- Manually
  1. Click here to copy the export code
    2.
  2. Go to Yu-Gi-Oh! Cards DB and click My Deck => Add a Deck
  3. Once the deck page loads click Edit then do one of the following based on the platform your device is running:
    • (PC Only): Press F12 to open the browser console => Paste the export code there => Hit Enter
    • OR (Other platforms/PC): In the address bar of the current tab remove the URL and type "javascript:" without the quotations then paste the export code and hit Enter
  4. Save the deck
  5. Go to the Master Duel game => Main menu => Deck option => The Card database option at the top right corner => locate the deck you exported and copy it

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Notes & Combos

My first season playing Crystal Beast. Used this list from M5 to M1. This list was inspired by Jesse Kotton's Crystal Beast deck that he played against TeamSamuraiX1 with in his recent video. I also climbed from D5 to M5 using the variant that uses the Springans engine from Dread Guy's videos. I personally prefer the Snake-Eyes variant.

Springans vs Snake-Eyes Engine

In both variants, the primary goal of their respective engines is to summon Saryuja. Here are the main advantages of the SE engine over the Springans engine:

  • You can play through more interruptions with SE.
  • Even if you get interrupted, Flamberge and Promethean princess can still establish pressure and recursion.
  • You can use Hiita to steal your opponent's SE cards to start/extend your plays.
  • There is some synergy with SE backrow manipulation with CBs.
  • The SE engine pieces are better to draw than Springans.

Here are the advantages of the Springans engine:

  • Smaller engine. Can run a smaller deck size or more non-engine.
  • Can summon Overdrive in one turn much more consistently.
About the Deck

The best endboard of this deck going first is to summon Gameciel with the field spell live. It's not guaranteed, but I've won almost every game that ended on this board. If you don't open a way to access the Kaiju field spell before summoning Saryuja, you hope to get there with his draws. Otherwise, hopefully you drew into some non-engine or extenders that can set up Apollousa or prepare for Overdrive on turn 3. I don't like summoning Overdrive on turn 1, even if I'm able to, since there are so many ways for your opponent to out it.

Card Choices

With the Snake-Eye variant, Amblowhale is a really useful, but I struggled to find space for it. I ended up cutting it for Zeus for better going second.

I think the Vaylantz field spells are strong and would make the deck more fun. The issue with them in my opinion, is that they aren't great going first. They are much better for board breaking and extending going second. They are worth considering though.

Closing Thoughts

I'm far from an expert on piloting Crystal Beasts, and I'm certain that I don't have an optimal build. I misplayed a lot during my climb, and lost my M1 rankup game multiple times due to misplays. Crystal Beasts take a lot of foresight and it will require a lot of experience to make the most of the deck. With that said, if anyone has any suggestions on how to improve the deck, I'd love to hear them!

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Replays

Replays: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXqbiir2Rmw

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