How GOOD Were MONARCHS ACTUALLY? - History of Monarchs in Competitive Yu-Gi-Oh!

[@ChaoticMeatballTV]

RIP Granmarg, the only Monarch bad enough to not see play in TCG but was a good choice for Inner Conflict decks in Speed Duel.

[@andresraffler]

Also, Mega Granmarg sees play in Duel Links, although it's just because a skill requires you to run a rock level 8 and Mega Granmarg is free

[@SnackMuay]

Granmarg is extremely playable in reaper format upon revisiting. Stein monarchs are probably the best deck and Granmarg is actually extremely versatile. It’s unfortunate that he was never appreciated at the time.

[@notreallyknown3628]

A stormforth is the only card you need to make the enemy quit

[@a1joryj]

Granmarg is fun casually, but yeah. You'd think being able to nuke any set card with how prominent sets were back in the day would be a huge benefit, but I guess Mobius blowing up 2 and Caius/Raiza having non destruction methods of removal was just more tempting. Ntm that Rock decks back then were just...well they were ass LMFAO. At least Pyro had Volcanics which at least had a niche and COULD win. I blew away some Blackwing players at huge local events in MI with my deck, as unoptimal as it was lmao. Summoner Monk and Ceasefire OP.

[@iwannahavearockstar2994]

As a Monarch player it's cool to see the archetype getting some recognition and despite being as old as it is can still compete against modern meta decks.

[@YeahTheDuckweed]

As a monarch player, you should really have no faith in your deck competitively

[@iwannahavearockstar2994]

@@YeahTheDuckweed I get bored fast of competitive yugioh always the same 3 or 4 decks with games that last less than 5 turns , I play rogue decks and rogue VS rogue games . Also I said ''can still compete against modern meta decks'' not that Monarchs was the answer to them .

[@YeahTheDuckweed]

@@iwannahavearockstar2994 oh, i know

[@a1joryj]

I really appreciate the FalseSwipeGaming inspired video! Basically doing what they do, but for competitive yugioh decks. I've always wondered how some decks or certain cards did in the meta from all the way from release to present day, but due to shabby information sources and personally not really knowing where to look, I'd never been able to find out for myself. Please do more of these! I'd love to see the TITANIC swing of how Superheavies became Tier 0, or how some archetypes that were jokes like Ice Barrier and Genex became monsters, or how fan favorite archetype decks like Red Daemon's Dragon/Resonators or Morphtronics went from "splashable in other decks but not great on their own" to "Alright this is really damn fun." I personally LOVE Red Daemon's Dragon, I'm a HUGE Jack Atlas fan, and honestly just a huge fan of Yugioh in general, and I'd love to help with script writing if you ever need that sort of thing! Feel free to reply and we can exchange deets!

[@cianmckenna9627]

So happy to see another one of these masterpieces! Would love to see a Shaddoll one of these in the future someday

[@toothpastetube7843]

I love monarchs, it was one of my first decks and they’ll always be one of my favorites

[@SaintoftheHonest]

I see Stevie is a fan of False Swipe Gaming

[@type-moonfag4413]

Why did you skim over perfect circle format, where monarchs are uncontestedly the best deck?

[@tking2199]

Big facts.

[@JeddGun27]

You need to do more of this kind of videos. Now that you did one for monarchs you should do another one for frogs

[@calciumgoodness4073]

The bird puns were well appreciated

[@pandaman1331]

Monarchs were one of the few archetypes that always somehow managed to sneak into the meta game, even if only as a tech or engine.

[@PersonaPrime]

Hopefully Monarchs will get more support in the future. They need at least a 1 card combo into their plays. The moment your opponent handtraps Edea it's GG. Can't even play through 1 handtrap.

[@JMolKoz20791]

Monarchs still see competitive play to this day, from myself included. Its still not a bad Archetype to use and can still be consistent in today's Yugioh. I just wish Konami could create more direct support for them. New monarchs, new vassals/squires, And maybe some more new spells and traps to recycle the GY and Banish Zones much more consistently AND possibly lessen the deck bricking. Monarchs have been my go to since their release long ago and far away, and The Emperor of Darkness Structure deck was what got me back in from a 2 year hiatus. But Its already bad enough we get more than too many different archetypes to choose from when it comes to deck introductions and building

[@mutedknght]

Ah yes the How Good Were They Actually videos from my favorite KZbin channel, Karma Cut Gaming.

[@andresraffler]

Sphere of Chaos is my favourite Monarch

[@parkouremaster]

My boy even searched out the background music false swipe gaming use on his videos

[@turbidkiddo]

holy shit i also almost forgot this was a monarchs video since flunder talk distracted me so much

[@David13579]

3:42 Good meme 😂

[@Tokumastu1]

Uhhh are we just not gonna mention Frog Monarch with Swap frog, Ronin Toad and Treeborn being paired with the then hand traps of the time like Battle Fader, Gorz, effect Veiler and Tragoedia? Lets also not forget the synchro version that used Fishborg Blaster, or the classic use of Treeborn frogs interaction with enemy controller in standby phase to steal a monster and still get treeborn to revive back to have 2 bodies on field.

[@princesscrystal6410]

Do Blue-Eyes next

[@mick9392]

Okay I get the duel cards but where is the information about the history of British royal authority and other Monarchs

[@kyleyuen245]

As someone who played Monarch, Draco, and then Floo, Normal summon for the win. I'm kinda sad that True Draco Monarch has literally no competitive splash at all

[@adamsherwani3971]

11:13 PEPE was performapal performage. I think you got it confused with draco pal

[@andrejv.2834]

Dracopal is basically what became of pepe after the emergency list, but yeah they weren't the tier 0 ones

[@DDismas]

this video is looking kinda spankin great job

[@fireflyhighh]

This series has potential but its missing some things. A big one is visual flair, it's just boring to sit and look at nothing but PNGs of cards and decklists for 20 minutes straight. Including things to spice up the visuals such as showing master duel footage of spotlighted cards/interactions like mega raiza resolving or monarch's getting destroyed by rising strategies while talking about how they themselves fall off, similar to how FSG uses pokemon game footage that's related to what they're describing in a pokemon HGWTA? Sectioning off portions of the video using chapters might also be a good idea because as it's jarring how there are little to no transitions between the different eras of prominence. You just speed through and it leaves the viewer with no time to absorb the information given. Splitting by Master Rules like how FSG segments their videos by generation would give the viewer a much needed second to catch their breath. This is an overall pretty good vid im not bashing it or anything this series has a lot of potential and I just don't want to see the growth stunted because it's missing some key things that made the original FSG series so successful in the first place. Competitive Pokemon Singles and VGC is very niche but the videos are made in such a way that ANYONE can sit down and enjoy them even if they have no knowledge about the competitive workings of Pokémon. I think that the way this version of the format is being presented will result in it JUST being popular among already invested Yugioh players (which is a good start don't get me wrong!) I don't think it has enough in order to hook in those with little yugioh background at the moment.

[@huebmayer]

TRUUUUUUE

[@alicethegrinsecatz6011]

The monarch is dead. Long live the Monarch!

[@mariobasile7536]

Floo actually won italian nats lol

[@kyuuketsuki2494]

Can we have a history of orcust or sky striker or even td?

[@e-tan3911]

SleepyYGO did a great video on the history of TOSS format, which covered all those decks pretty well. Striker's part is a bit outdated since it refuses to die no matter what happens, but the rest is pretty good.

[@kyuuketsuki2494]

@@e-tan3911 I've seen that before. Just want in-depth on orcust for the bois

[@e-tan3911]

@@kyuuketsuki2494 wait for Harp to come back, then we can all collectively cry together while we realize Konami's made so many archetypes that hate GY plays to correct Tears that they accidentally killed Orcust forever :(

[@JustinNelson-kx7qy]

I have played every single version of monarchs and I hate Brillant Monarchs my fave is Perfect Circle Monarchs followed by Kastira Monarchs currently

[@DaemonRayge]

Dude. You literally skipped over so many years of Monarch stuff. Where was Formula Monarchs and all that stuff? SMH

[@thewalkingdude0136]

monarchs smashed in gafer format this is dead now but i swear to god im bouta go jump konami for more monarch support

[@yasinblueberryY]

Everything correct, except starting with Power Of the Elements, Floo became a Toptier Deck with Raiza, not tier 2

[@huebmayer]

5:13-6:19 I feel like there is a huge jump in time here. Individual Monarchs were splashed in a myriad of decks and Frognarch was Meat/Rogue playable for a significant amount of time. There is a 5 year, 7 month and 6 day gap between the release of Caius and the first Mega Monarch (Granmarg), which is being completely skipped. I think this is a huge blind spot of this video as Frognarch or Diva Monarch were/are some of the most fun decks in Edison format, and Frognarch specifically saw success outside of this format at the Rouge level at least. I think this series is great, but each video so far missed some very interesting/fun part in the history of the deck that is being discussed in them. I don't know if these parts are being cut intentionally or if maybe a second person with enough knowledge on the topic needs to proofread the scripts before production starts, but I would love if these videos where more comprehensive of all the major changes the decks went through and what success they had through out the years and not just a select few formats. I had the same issue with the HERO video and would love to see improvement on this. I also feel like there was not enough emphasis on just how good Monarchs were from 2004-2008. At some point before and after the release of SOI the deck was so dominant that if you played competitively you HAD to play some number of Monarchs and the deck itself was THE best deck of the format. Hell, DDT and DAD played some number of Raiza/Caius in the main/side because they were just that good. I would also love if there was maybe a timeline added to the video or at least be shown at the end so we can see for just how long some of these decks have been around. I hope you and your team keep up the great work and strive to produce even better content. The pacing on this video was especially good and the lack of long pauses made it very engaging.

[@meathir4921]

Yeah, I couldn’t help but think Caius got completely glossed over despite being massively dominant in DAD format.

[@KoalaInMexico]

Monarchs literally won worlds and there is no mention of it lmao

[@prestonbeaulieu4379]

I was thinking the exact same thing during that part. Spends 10 seconds talking about 2009 to 2014, then spends 10 minutes talking about dracopals lol

[@goldenarmour7975]

caius is such a staple in edison and he doesn't even mention it. Big blind spot for sure.

[@elib7911]

I was looking for this! Large gaps in time skipped. If you’re trying to be fully comprehensive, then it’s good to mention the fact they also WON worlds as well

[@KoalaInMexico]

What? No mention actual frog monarchs in and after edison? Or maybe I dont know, Monarchs literally winning worlds??

[@08megamon]

I can't believe you didn't mention Monarchs taking Worlds

[@nonamedpleb]

that's huge. this video really needs a re-do. and theres a couple more stuff he missed

[@frankwest5388]

@@nonamedpleb it did has a serious stunt as the definitive tier 2 deck during most of 5Ds as Frog Monarch variants. Shoutout to Synchro/Frog Monarch that used Fishbrog Blaster and Formula Synchron for being a lot of fun

[@bl00by_]

Thank you allmighty mega raiza for blessing us with this masterpiece! (Oh yeah and thank you too Stevie, I guess..)

[@yusheitslv100]

Certified Cimoooooooment.

[@rockyledonio5341]

If there’s one thing that will always ALWAYS remain true in YuGiOh, it’s that Monarchs never die. Be it as a fully dedicated and realized deck archetype, or as splashable cards in decks that wanted a little bit of utility, Monarchs will always have a place in the metagame, as well as in most Duelist’s hearts

[@ivanmaterazzo2631]

Monarchs did die tho.

[@Themeir]

@@ivanmaterazzo2631 I summon Raiza the mega monarch by tributing floowandereeze & Eglen and floowandereeze & Robina and send you to top of the deck

[@YeahTheDuckweed]

​@@ivanmaterazzo2631 somehow they returned

[@ivanmaterazzo2631]

@@Themeir omg are we indeed necroposting under my message everytime something resembling a monarch shows up? If playing Raiza in floo elevates the whole archetype then does Apex avian elevates Mist valleys as a whole?

[@ivanmaterazzo2631]

@@YeahTheDuckweed what?

[@fallenrynchan7077]

Ah yes, frog monarch is so much fun. Back in the days when you can use e-con + treeborn frog combo, free change of heart XD

[@niinbo9620]

bring back monarchs.. erebus, ehter, caius the mega monarch, give them additional summons, more searchers, and special summons, more negates make monarch great again

[@jamesbrincefield9879]

Stevie, I just wanted to say that I really appreciate this series. It was what I had hoped Cimo’s History of Yugioh would be when I first heard about it. History and Prog have their own value, but Yugioh needs more retrospective videos like this.

[@guestguest9051]

wait this isn't false swipe gaming

[@main-browsing5521]

pkmn enjoyer i see

[@jakesnake5525]

I like this sort of FalseSwipeGaming format for yugioh, it was a wonderfully made video that was very informational and enlightening. I really hope you continue this series with other decks

[@prestonbeaulieu4379]

Some top picks for future vids: -Gravekeepers -Cyber dragon -Shaddolls

[@johnsondoan294]

The better, stronger and more consistent archetype for tribute summoning that emerged was TRUE DRACOS led by Master Peace. Until the banned and limited that deck. 😏

[@D00D64]

Shoutouts to the Late and Great T-Bone, the one OG who knew the party was only legit with Grandma

[@andrejv.2834]

How good was thunder actually would be an interesting video Just like tear now the pure version kinda sucked, the danger version was crazy, but the deck overall wasn't winning much, would be interesting to see what was stopping them

[@prestonbeaulieu4379]

I'm guessing you mean thunder dragon. Was really confused at first like "damn, he wants Stevie to talk about every thunder type monster?"

[@andrejv.2834]

@@prestonbeaulieu4379 yeah the first one, the only good deck based on a random dm monster

[@princesscrystal6410]

@@andrejv.2834 Blue Eyes won worlds tho. It’s funny how the only good Duel Monsters archetypes, BEWD, ABC and Thunder dragons are all Kaiba cards

[@powerhipster]

barely mentioned PC monarchs lol. Only OGs remember how dominant they were

[@opssoldier3316]

Monarchs are my favorite archtype of all time. They taught me the idea of card advantage, floating and combos, giving me a new love for less one dimensional decks like burning abyss and Ritual Beasts. They’re a good example of a deck that requires you to think, outside of domain lock and vanities

[@Timeater]

My Monarchs... Even of you're rejected by today's meta, I will continue your effective legacy of shutting down my opponent's Extra Deck.

[@blexander]

Do a history of Tellarknights some time in the future.

[@SilverDaShogun]

I love the FSG feel in this video!

[@GameBoss276]

Very good to see these are still going. Keep up the good work Stevie. Speaking of the Dracopals being a seperate video as a whole, how about instead of that, how about you just make How good was Pendulum Actually? I think we can put all of the Pendulum decks that saw play into that one video because PENDULUM IS BEST DECK BABY LETS GO!!!

[@rebelkassadin]

This is a deck I have had for years and even though its fallen off nowadays, I just want to tell everyone who didn't play in their strongest meta (basically when dark emperor was released), Monarchs were extremely powerful at the time, and their consistency was NOT an issue with 3x Maxx C, upstart goblin,3x Pantheisms and ROTA. This deck was cracked.

[@brave1_007]

Good to see this series back. Monarch’s are one of my favourite decks of all time! I still play them in Goat format.

[@casteltheghettomonk4392]

First ever 3x structure decks to win world 🌍 championship and never again # put some Respekt on mAh name # birdman meme 😂

[@khalifeh22]

THIS VIDEO IS FALSE!! why am i seeing a wind Floowandereeze card claiming to be a monarch?

[@hhh-xb8sl]

You forget 3x super hippo carnival with 1xperformspaö hip hippo And vanity's fiend

[@EfanSnyper]

just saying that most decks for monarchs nowadays in the tcg still play kura over seleglare

[@youseftaha8539]

huh no wonder lithium likes monarchs so much never knew that about his he is the reason i played monarchs in master duel

[@thelonecanadian1601]

Wow u research team didn't know about choas monarchs what a shame oh well. Good video by the way

[@arieslopez1378]

Till this day I love them not luv but love them ❤❤❤

[@DrDrao]

The fact that perfect circle wasn't mentioned is quite disappointing.

[@Xhalonick]

Shout-out to gofu kuraz combo for letting me pot of greed

[@Ferna471]

Yoo its the green card from flowandereeze!

[@jahaadjackson]

Brilliant/ED monarch was so much fun

[@Raminator243]

Spright monarch is pretty funny

[@ViperRaiyu]

Copied false swipe’s music too I see

[@eisenkatsu]

ruling class citizens go hard

[@ungabunga963]

false swipe gaming moment

[@DGP-4453]

Please do a Draco pal video

[@vanesslifeygo]

Cool

[@YourMainIsTrash]

Do Cloudian next!!!

[@kaysonlee1031]

FINALLY ITS BEEN DAYS

[@Sheikah_Architect]

Frognarchs tho?

[@dhanyl2725]

My first deck ever was frog monarch so knowing monarch got a structure deck got me hyped at the time. Then I went livid knowing the pricing of some of the mega monarchs got inflated. Oh sweet joy of the bricky format. I wish we have that again... I guess my tribute summon loving self has to settle for my simorgh dereeze nuts deck now

[@ImThatSmooth]

Easily the best Monarch archetypes were Gadget Control Monarchs (which would be ‘floodgate monarchs’ with Gadgets being their engine) And the DD monarchs tha we’re going out back then , they actually topped

[@boxsummoner2424]

Wow just realized this series is based off of falseswipe gaming pokemon videos. I heard the music and then looked at the title again and a spark happened nice! Shout out to falseswipe also great vid Steavie!

[@nicolapodgornik6644]

Turns out a quick effect bounce 2 cards while going +3 in card advantage and resetting your hand is what the monarchs need to be competitive.

[@juancasillas6362]

Maybe you could have made a how good was tribute summoning actually video. Then you could cover true Draco as well.

[@themeow-sician1664]

I love Morbius the frost monarch

[@andrejv.2834]

I liked the part where he said it's morbin time and morbed all over those spell/traps

[@antbchan]

Didn’t know Cyber dragon was released during 2018 along side the Dangers

[@cutecombo8496]

How good was Stevie at covering yugioh drama ACTUALLY?

[@DallySkyeAnims]

2:10 Cybernetic "Horizon"...?

[@pikachews4988]

You heard duel logs top 10 , Now we have StevieLogs history of.

[@RasLuine]

This felt slimy. Man I wanna like you, why not give FSG a tiny shout-out when you're taking this much?

[@delta3244]

This is not the first video in this series. That acknowledgement occurred in the first video, and Stevie did run this series by FSG - made sure they were fine with it - before starting work on it.

[@RasLuine]

@@delta3244 My B, I didn't know. it was the first time this video series was recommended. I'll leave the comment up and apologies to Stevie.

[@garrettmarple2819]

The first deck I brought to locals!

[@ianr.navahuber2195]

YES! YUGIHO's how good series is back!

[@datpurp9564]

Even the music too 😂

[@SquirrelKami]

Can’t wait for more

[@bossunsenpie6784]

It's tributing time

[@StevieBlunderReal]

so it turns out that frognarch and worlds may have been a thing

[@hottsaucekid]

Thank you Stevie I know these vids probably take awhile but it is well worth it

[@AverageRomanceEnjoyer]

UNFORTUNATELY