25 AWESOME TRIBUTE SUMMONS! (YGO Anime)

[@YugiohEverything]

Hi guys! I realized that Galaxy Eyes and Darkness Neosphere technically are special summons and not tribute summons. Even though they have summon requirements that require you to tribute monsters, I think they’re actually special summons. So I apologize for that! I don’t think there’s any others like that, but by the time I realized the video was 95% done I hope you all still enjoy, and thanks for taking the time to enjoy the content!

[@SpecsTube]

Yeah kite always summoned galaxy eyes through its special summon effect

[@christopherb501]

@@SpecsTube Couldn't the anime version flat-out NOT be Normal Summoned/Set?

[@Inn1]

@Yugioh Everything U should have placed Ra Shpere Mode in here 2 (Marik Vs Mai) duel

[@SpecsTube]

@@christopherb501 it could but I’m quite sure kite always summoned it through it special summon effect - he’d usually special summon photon thrasher then normal summon phone crusher then special summon galaxy eyes by tributing both of them

[@MasterArchfiend]

Yeah you accidentally slipped in four special summons, but I am more surprised that not a single Earthbound Immortal made the list. Don’t get me wrong, having played Reverse of Arcadia a lot has me really appreciate Strong Wind Dragon, but that is not the monster that comes to mind when I think tribute summons in 5ds. Still, great list and always happy to see content from you.

[@CamKoudo]

Kaiba's "i sacrifice god" is probably my favourite tribute summon of all time, its just so iconic xD

[@o0oABEL]

"Oré wa.... KAMI no ikénié ni suru"

[@EnclosedPoolArea]

Atem summoning Ra vs Yugi. Still remember when I first saw it.

[@DriftMaster.]

And it should have been higher on the list

[@leandrodlamas8993]

Summoning Gilford the Lightning, chills.

[@Lpro1281]

Lmao arcana force has "the world" in the name and the VA Is the Same as Dio from JoJo such a good coincidence

[@seth9655]

More like foreshadowing

[@redbuller7206]

Exactly. Since GX aired during the mid-2000's, while the current version of the JJBA animes started to air in 2012

[@lpfan4491]

Duel Links actually referenced his role as Dio by making him really ham it up.

[@rob19ny]

That's not even the 1st Jojo reference. Yami Yugi vs Pandora is literally Jotaro vs DIO and Koyasu voiced Pandora.

[@Retro_Red]

You were expecting Saiou, but it was me, Dio! And that's a third of the Jojo references I know. I should probably watch it.

[@littledyu-gi-oh3580]

Yugi summoning Osiris is by far the best tribute summon we have ever seen in my opinion

[@NeroPiroman]

that would be great

[@盧彥丞-h3p]

But after that Osiris dies after every summon

[@TheGloryXros]

Gilford the Lightning was one of Joey's coolest Ace Monsters, wish he used it more...

[@YohananYGO]

Do you like it

[@TheGloryXros]

@@YohananYGO Uhh, YES...

[@AlmightyKevo]

I hope it gets an archetype eventually

[@thedarkebika9488]

@@AlmightyKevo as a joey ace, most likely konamw will not, even tho red eyes was one of the 3 legend monsters of all 7/8 yugiohs, he still gote one of the weakest decks of all strong monsters

[@thedarkebika9488]

Konami used most of joey's weakest cards to make the red eyes arcktype, so how strong red eyes will be if tgwy used his strongest, like gilford and jinzo

[@Robertphoenix74]

I can think of 3 more awesome tribute summons: 1. Earthbound Immortal Ccapac Apu (Kalin vs Yusei first duel) 2. Obelisk (Yugi vs Kaiba, during Battle City semifinals) 3. Osiris (Yugi vs Kaiba, during Battle City semifinals)

[@cameraredeye3115]

I'm surprised that first one isn't in the video. That one summon sealed Yusei's fate in that duel.

[@ahmed_da203]

I could be wrong, but I think Field Spells appeared a lot in the anime. Wether it is in DM, all the way to Go Rush. I feel like the change of scenery was always a nice touch, I think The Seal of Orichalcos or Skyscraper would be the best ones.

[@nickschoenherr2238]

I believe so but if you count Action Field as one or more but I believe there are more then 10 Field spells

[@pkmnlover3812]

@@nickschoenherr2238 those could be a separate video

[@alphabrother6823]

They used a lot in 5ds. Not just the turbo duels, but also because of the Earthbound Immortals. There was also Akiza’s Black Garden and Aporia used a meklord one, among others

[@NoCryinRyan]

Kind of surprised not to see the Earthbound Immortals, particularly Kiryu and Misty’s.

[@anthonythomas305]

Old School style of Tribute Summoning is so awesome! My favorite tribute summons are: Blue Eyes, Dark Magician, Arcana Force XXI: The World (ZA WARUDO), Sevens Road Magician, The Three Egyptian Gods, and Galactica Oblivion

[@anthonythomas305]

Dylan, did you know that in Yugioh Zexal's 2nd Opening "Braving", there's a glimpse of Yuma facing off Quinton/V but we never get the chance to see those two duel in the anime. It was damn shame. Quinton/V was the only member of the Arclight Family who didn't even duel Yuma right before the Duel Carnival arc began.

[@Torifunee]

I'm pretty sure he mentioned that in 10 times ygo openings lied video.

[@cameraredeye3115]

I think Yuma would have lost that duel, which is why it didn't happen. Neither 39 nor C39 is a match for Dyson Sphere; Yuma would need to go ZEXAL and draw Unicorn Spear to have a chance.

[@JanizMakudomaru]

As someone who mains Cracking Dragon in their Machine deck, I take great pride in seeing it here.

[@maestradebobobo767]

Kaiba sacrificing "God" is truly the most epic moment in DM

[@MasterArchfiend]

The mechanic that has been with us since the start and continues to get love and support despite being inferior to the extra deck. A part of me still enjoys performing one because it feels like such a build up to do compared to the usual fast paced extra deck summon. I’m not thinking “how much can I do this turn?” I’m thinking “how can I make sure I can do this one or two turns from now?” While I prefer to play Ritual or Synchro decks, there’s just something always familiar and welcoming about performing a tribute summon. Like visiting your parents or grandparents. Granted I’ve been a fan of the franchise since it came to the states, so I’ve been tribute summoning since I was in grade school and thus have nostalgia for it.

[@Petsinwinter2]

It *is* funny that there's been a solid number of archetypes that revolved around tribute summons that saw actual competitive meta relevance. Monarchs, True Dracos, and even as recently as Floowandereeze. Normal summoning has turned into an incredibly strong mechanic that dodges a lot of effects, so decks that force extra ones turn out rather well

[@JanizMakudomaru]

Zexal 14 really saved my continuation with it back then. Kaito was the exact kind of threat needed to make things exciting.

[@lilsunny7399]

One i really like is Kiryu (Kalin) finally losing Hundred Eyes Dragon only to flip a trap that summoned 2 tokens on end phase and then Tribute Summoned Earthbound Immortal Ccpac Apu

[@Excellsion]

Alright Dylan, you know what's next: Best flip summons

[@ahmed_da203]

Old School yugioh players were waiting for this, keep up the good work Dylan! 😁

[@chaoscreator7853]

All right then, Next is the top 25 Awesome Normal Summons

[@thefirespecialist9007]

When Yugi Summoned Slifer against Yami Bakura, and the music kicked in, I thought I was about to see Exodia! I've seen way to many Exodia Meme videos! LOL

[@HaraldIzayoi]

One of my favorite tribute summons is when Marik shows for first time Osiris vs Yugi, and he says: "It's not a monster is a god". Years after Kaiba says the same against Aigami. 😎

[@scizoreon4068]

Based on your appreciation of the Special Summon of Dark Magician Girl and your few mistakes in this video, you could do a video on 25 Awesome Special Summons (Non-Extra Deck)

[@Shinseijuurou]

Loved the video ;-), but my favorite tribute summon is not even in the video, it´s when Kaiba summons Obelisk vs Lumis and Umbra in their first duel, he sacrifices the 3 Blue Eyes to summon Obelisk and the sacrefices Lord of Dragons and Diamond Dragon to use the special effect, it´s amazing.

[@trevkingston]

I was just talking to a friend about how exciting some of the summons can be. I already showed her the Xyz summons video, so I know she'll love this one!

[@akim1909]

Cool bro

[@TheHeartlessAlchemist]

Ok, the fact that Saiou is voiced by Takehito Koyasu can't be a coincidence! He's channeling his inner Dio.🤣

[@vegitoboi1075]

Za warudo :)

[@ducky36F]

Kaiba tributing Obelisk for Blue-eyes was the hypest thing ever

[@norvieYT]

100 percent, not sure why it is not #1

[@ThundertheDevil]

That transition from 2d to 3d was done perfectly 4:30

[@stingslim6444]

Kaiba changing the future will always be num 1

[@VPalamedes25]

I feel like it'd be cool to do the 25 coolest summons of each season, sure there may be some repeats here & there but there are some seasons that really do go above & beyond w/ certain summons like Number 99 which is a personal fav of mine

[@goldensimp7729]

I am very happy Rush Duel YuGiOh has made Tribute Summons more relevant

[@netweed09]

Jinzo is still one of the most feared cards out there: Dark, versatile, only 1 tribute to summon and of course the death lazor all those nasty traps fear the most! 💫🤖

[@endyenderman69]

25 best moments from every series???

[@Muriuki34]

Here's a suggestion ! 25 awesome ace monsters summoning montages !

[@hieutrang3635]

While the summons of some cards like Galaxy Eyes and Lava Golem need to tribute monsters, they are special summons, not tribute summons, but it is still cool to have them here though.

[@rob19ny]

In regards to Lava Golem. No its not. It's a "Sacrifice Summon". This scene is adapting the manga, which came first. The anime and card game came after. The card game changed card effects from the source material manga. Malik's dialogue is 1:1 copy with the manga, aside from the TCG terms in the subs. Lava Golems manga effect in original Japanese states: This card is summoned to the opponents field by sacrificing 2 of their monsters. Each turn, that player takes 700 damage. In Takahashi's original rules, that is a Sacrifice Summon.

[@bladersmosh]

Nice vid. May I suggest doing a ranking of every Maximum Monster? We don’t know if any will be in Go Rush yet but I think it’ll be fun.

[@arvinsandiego2686]

I cracked at the voice actor of DIO summoning The World! 😆😆😆

[@megame5573]

I don't know if movies count, and I don't remember the exact details, but my favorite summon (possibly tribute summon) is in the Dark Side of Dimensions movie when Kaiba summons Obelisk against Aigami in the Tomb of the Pharaoh by tributing Blue-Eyes White Dragon, and pulling the card from the ground.

[@rob19ny]

Counter Gates effect allows you to Normal Summon immediately. Kaiba sacrificed 3 monsters to summon Obelisk.

[@radboyrandom1976]

Can we have a "attack names" list, I love the attack names of Yuudias' monsters and I gotta mention "War to zen! Maniac you die" by Transamu Rainac and "War to zen! Awesome true goodnight" by Galactica oblivion, it is literally just their flavor text and I just imagine Yuudias not being able to think of an attack name and just read their flavor text

[@barbaranazaire432]

even dio was here great top 25

[@guitarheromorello]

When it came to Go Rush, I'm surprised that Chupataro summoning Meeg-Chan in Episode 3 or 10 didn't make it.

[@RafaSantosYGO]

Yugi searching for Big Shield Gardna even Dark Magician isn’t in the field yet LOL

[@TheRaxxess]

My first time hearing about Go Rush is this video. Honestly totally surprised that its on-going. But then I see that it looks literally like a walmart-brand of Sevens and so I am not surprised that I haven't heard about it.

[@Aja-OP1]

Malik actually pulled a modern competitive move on Joey.

[@unknowed5048]

2:15: It was so awsome that Konami made a card based on this scene

[@ekadria-bo4962]

What card?

[@unknowed5048]

Successor Soul. (I know it's a late reply)

[@praxyseory4578]

I'm a bit surprised none of the Earthbound Immortals are here, I don't think they count as Special Summons (in fact, I think they nearly always where brought by Tribute summons, and it was often a very tense moment)

[@cameraredeye3115]

Correct. Only Chacu Challhua (the whale) was never Tribute Summoned.

[@daironalmorapaz3780]

Amazing!!🙌🏼

[@Kingshit69]

I think Kaiba summoning Obilisk will always be my favorite

[@fabienchamberland4791]

I love the way luke says ''dragias''.

[@markmagician2471]

It always was badass and epic when my man Kaiba summoned out Obelisk

[@wesleyaguiar2957]

It has video of the best special summons, like the Chaos Emperor dragon, The envoy of the end, used only once by Seto Kaiba against Zigfried during the tournament that would entitle the winner to challenge Yugi for the title of world champion

[@moonlitscorpion6830]

May I ask, May you do put top 25 (or however many you can) rank up xyz summons

[@dspace4514]

One addition i would like to add that isnt here is Superheavy Samurai Big Ben-K. It is a Monster that is part of One of the most unique playstyles in the game and the archetype probably has the monsters with the biggest DEF in the game.

[@floodinmon14]

Really surprised to not see Noah summoning any of the high level Spirits here such as Yamata Dragon or Hino Kagu Tsuchi.

[@itachi-kun7736]

i agree Joey tribute summons Gilford the lightning was the most awesome I've seen sadly he was overshadowed by RA's Phoenix form here

[@cameraredeye3115]

That I can accept, since Joey took an attack from the strongest God Card and still nearly beat Marik fair and square.

[@TheTrainDude48]

Edit (6/19/22): It was pointed out multiple times throughout the comment section by one individual that Lava Golem clears the checkboxes for Tribute/Advance Summon, through an older name, which is called 'Sacrifice Summon'. So, it's three 'Special Summons' in this video, not four. So, this comment will be corrected for that error. Really enjoy seeing the 'Advance Summon'/'Tribute Summon' picks in the video. Each pick were handled well and just seeing how many of them come from which version of the show, just shows how this mechanic isn't far from being forgotten about. That being said, there were three counts of Special Summons in this, and maybe we could see a video of the awesome 'Special Summons' for them. Monsters that were Special Summons: 1. Raviel, Lord of Phantasms 2. Darkness Neosphere 3. Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon

[@rob19ny]

Why'd you leave out the original Sacrifice Summon?

[@rob19ny]

My goodness. I didn't realize you had put Lava Golem as a special summon when thats wrong. It's a " Sacrifice Summon". This scene is adapting the manga, which came first. The anime and card game came after. The card game changed card effects from the source material manga. Malik's dialogue is 1:1 copy with the manga, aside from the TCG terms in the subs. Lava Golems manga effect in original Japanese states: This card is summoned to the opponents field by sacrificing 2 of their monsters. Each turn, that player takes 700 damage. In Takahashi's original rules, that is a Sacrifice Summon.

[@rob19ny]

@@TheTrainDude48 What part of "My goodness (a shock that I didn't see it the 1st time, which was followed up with.....). I didn't realize you had put Lava Golem as a special summon" did you not comprehend for you to say I didn't need to comment twice? If someone hadn't up voted me, I would have never came back to see what the original comment was. How would once suffice? If I edited my original post, you would not see the correction because you don't get that as a notification. Any other outcome would require another post in order for you to be notified. But I get it, you're irritated that you goofed. Yes, you are wrong. Have a great day.

[@rob19ny]

@@TheTrainDude48 Actually, you misinterpreted my original post. I thought it was weird that you left out Sacrifice Summon, the original name of Advanved Summon in Japan because the original series and GX used "Sacrifice" until 5D's. This is a separate issue from Lava Golem, which I would have explained in my original post had I noticed that error originally.

[@TheTrainDude48]

@@rob19ny That's fine. We all make mistakes.

[@thewatcher4720]

Yugis summon of slifer and Malik’s summon of ra are some of the best in the franchise

[@Nexus-445]

Once I saw Yusuke Fujiwara on the thumbnail I had to watch this video. Literally my favorite character hands down. Although I was kinda expecting Clear Vice Dragon to be in the list for his cool tribute summon instead of Clear Vicious Knight. Yusuke uses Clear Sacrifice to summon Clear Vice Dragon by banishing the materials needed to normal summon it, so technically a Tribute Summon. But either way it was still nice to see Yusuke appear in this list 🙃

[@Nikolai2i]

I enjoy to hear Saio summoning Arcana Force 21 - The World because that reminds of Dio from Jojo. It's especially great because Saio and Dio voiced by the same guy. Also Kazuki Takahashi was very inspired from Jojo and Araki.

[@rob19ny]

Except Takahashi had no part in GX aside from setting and main character/monster designs and that didn't involve Saiou. Yami Yugi vs Pandora is literally Jotaro vs DIO in the manga. The same monster, identical plays, Thousand Knife, and ending were a copy of Jotaro vs DIO. The anime luckily casted Koyasu as Pandora, which ended up being a decade foreshadow to the new Jojo anime adaptation.

[@Nikolai2i]

@@rob19ny Of course in GX Takahashi wasn’t involved but still it’s exciting to see how yugioh was influenced by JoJo. Also the fact that JoJo had multiple VAs appear in both shows including main character’s VAs. Like Yuya and Giorno both voiced by the legendary Kensho Ono 😅

[@rob19ny]

@@Nikolai2i Well yeah. Yugioh has Jojo influences, just not in this video. It has coincidental foreshadow. Lol I've never seen OnoK as legendary. Sure, he's good and has made great scenes, but thats it. Heck, he wasn't even in the top 25 voice actors ever list Japan had from a few years back that had other voice actors nominating other voice actors.

[@Nikolai2i]

@@rob19ny I didn’t mean that in this video it was intended. Just a fun fact. About calling Kensho Ono Legendary. I meant it jokingly. Maybe in text in doesn’t translate well 🙃 Of course he’s not the best best VA. But he done many roles and overall he did good job with them. And I personally like his performance. His most known role in Japan still going to be as the dub voice of harry patter in Japanese 😅 Yu-Gi-Oh! gets constantly good VAs. we had Kaji Yuki in vrains. Hanae Natsuki was in Arc V, Sevens and Go Rush. Yoshitsugu Matsuoka in Sevens. And many others 😁

[@mar-joeayagilam2030]

25 best SUMMONING CHANT FROM EACH SEASON. LIKE SHUN FOR HIS RAIDRAPTORS. THE SUMMONING OF THE FOR DIMENSIONAL DRAGONS.

[@seth9655]

Yu-Gi-Oh GX Episode 29: Nightshroud Summons Red-Eyes B. Dragon VS Judai. I think you could have chosen that instead of Joey's Red-Eyes summon.

[@ajbXYZcool]

(English) 6:02 A wall! A mountain! Not even a planet will stand in my way! Nothing will stop my Road to victory! Come on out, Sevens Road Magician!

[@songecko1166]

I’m still laughing because Dio’s voice actors said “The World” 3:10

[@jairmorales2017]

The amount of balls and the size of the ego in Kaiba to sacrifice Obelisk for Blue Eyes is legendary. Kaiba said fuck destiny

[@darknova7863]

The best Red-Eyes summon to me was when Darkness/Nightshroud summoned Red-Eyes Black Dragon

[@rob19ny]

I see card game are once again coming to Yugioh anime videos (especially ones that adapt the source material manga) stating incorrect stuff about Lava Golem. Lava Golem is a "Sacrifice Summon". This scene is adapting the manga, which came first. The anime and card game came after. The card game changed card effects from the source material manga. Malik's dialogue is a 1:1 copy with the manga, aside from the TCG terms in the subs. Lava Golems manga effect in original Japanese states: This card is summoned to the opponents field by sacrificing 2 of their monsters. Each turn, that player takes 700 damage. In Takahashi's original rules, that is a Sacrifice Summon.

[@nothankiu7207]

3:00 Arcana Force XXI - THE WORLD !!!!!!

[@houssembenahmed5714]

I like the final one joey's warrior ⚔

[@SerenitySpiderMonkey]

Red Eyes Black Dragon against Rex in Season 4 is probably mine Also Serenity summoning Marie the Fallen One

[@Ganondorf_]

Notice how "Otes" backwards is just "Seto" for Seto Kaiba because Otes also Playes Blue-Eyes White Dragon either they where Lazy and didn't know what name they shall give him or it is a cool Easter Egg

[@AlmightyKevo]

I also got the earthbound immortals and rainbow dragon in my personal list

[@kritterkitkat]

Maybe 25 awesome monster debuts so you can put in Dark Magician Girl?

[@LunaCookie]

After that, Jaden never performed a tribute summon again, unless in the video game.

[@bingo36able]

Kinda surprised there weren't more summons from Sevens. I love the summoning chants from that show and how much spectacle is given to a lot of the summons. Yuga's final summon of Sevens Road Magician VS Luke is particularly affective, IMO. Great list nonetheless!

[@alexandreparraddomendez7272]

raviel, lava golem, galax-eyes photon dragon and darknes neosphere are especial summons

[@rubyhiggins4676]

Those are some cool yugioh summons

[@hiroshiortiz5391]

I would've add Rose Tentacles lol, I kinda love that summon

[@parrotlord7393]

Kite summons the number cards to flex them

[@rob19ny]

Expected you to show BMG's debut. You did not do that. Kaiba summoning Obelisk in TDoD is the coolest summon.

[@vi9775]

Not a single Earthbound Inmortal . I don't understand why when they are so cool and terrifying

[@ASoulphoenix]

My two favorite tribute summons are Yami yugi's Slyfer vs Yami Bakura and Joey's Gilford vs Yami Marik

[@LeoGuitarize]

As a simorgh player, i Just love tribute summons. Too bad the mechanic is quite underlooked by both konami and the playerbase.

[@mfznal-hafidz8592]

Same. I used Simorgh a lot in DL. Still waiting for field spell and their giant trunade

[@chrisshorten4406]

I'd say Blue-Tooth Burst Dragon had one of the best tribute summons.

[@muhammedihsanicer2445]

If we could add darkness neosphere or galaxy eyes photon dragon then Edo’s destiny hero plasma and dogma summonings are way cooler then most of the ones in this list imo, aside from that cool video

[@osvilagiszafari]

it was good, although I would have liked to have seen a few earthbound on the list

[@noahsarchetypes6196]

How about the best player fuses with/becomes their monsters video? Like Marik and Ra or Joey with Lord of the Red etc.

[@yaboigamerdouji7573]

3:09 It’s the enemy Stand!!

[@jasonmunozjr.8187]

Galaxy-Eyes Photn Dragon's roar sounds just like that of some Pokemon who can only do it.

[@varkolak7779]

3:07 ZA WARUDO SHOKAN.

[@matthewmoosetail9109]

Awesome work Dylan great video I love the Japanese version it's better than the English LoL

[@mrmampmamp]

Those summons were awesome. It's too bad that the subtitles were off.

[@whitebutterflyfingersofcolour]

Arcana force the world just soundes like dio. LOL.

[@alexcriollo6105]

The summon of Galaxy Eyes was a Special summon, he said it.

[@orlandotill]

25 awesome special summons

[@lpfan4491]

If that video doesn't contain the time Kaiba forced the egyptian gods onto Yami's field, then idk what is going on.

[@Dragon66898]

Just a nitpick but the Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon, Raviel, and Darkness Neosphere where all special summons they even say so doesn’t change the fact that they where awesome summons thou.

[@collincleaves7874]

Yuga Luke and Romin make the list … but no gakuto… Sad Barrett Leddy Noises in chat 😢 (solid list tho for sure 👍)

[@gregory441000]

Lava Golem was also a special summon as well

[@memesThatDank]

maybe ranking of themes and OSTs please?

[@kaisuzugamori4173]

My favorite tribute summon is when Kaiba tribute Summons Blue Eyes by using Obelisk the Tormentor And the first time we see each God Card

[@seth9655]

_Kaiba Changes the Future_

[@kaisuzugamori4173]

@@seth9655 Yup

[@妖術使い-h6n]

クラッキングドラゴンかっこいい！

[@Run2127]

How about summons from games. Like maybe the top 25 summon animations from Yugioh Duel Links or something?

[@Mysterybabylon696]

Kaiba summoning obelisk vs Yugi should've been on this list.