PERFORM & PREVENT the LOCK [Puppet and alternatives]! - BRANDED BYSTIAL | YuGiOh! Master Duel

[@cognitivegrub0]

Red, White or Black Albion, which one is your favourite?

[@AAAD598]

Hello! Good video! There is a Brazilian channel that made a saga of all Albaz lore. The name is Zubatata

[@whale511]

Amazing! Didn't know there are so many ways to do the lock without branded explusion

[@cognitivegrub0]

Expulsion is arguably better as it could bring back banished targets too, but Sanctifire is a very close second.

[@Stnick-wq4js]

I’m running brightest blazing branded king to insulate my puppet lock with it stopping things like called by or forbidden droplet then along side with mercourier to stop bystials etc is ideal

[@cognitivegrub0]

Makes sense, since you also can search it (as it is a 'Branded' card). And it recycles itself, which is quite handy. Thanks for the addition!

[@thyme3972]

You made a mistake at 9:07 , Mercourier only negates *monster* effects, not spells. Called By resolves just fine regardless.

[@cognitivegrub0]

You are absolutely right! Same goes for Droplet then (no need to drop a monster for it), thanks for the correction!

[@jamo1774]

Very informative video, thanks for sharing 🙏

[@CharizardKhan]

This was great! very helpful

[@Kasperthegoat]

Thank you this was the video I was looking for!! Just pulled a glossy Sanctifire, Wanted to see what toxic things she brings.

[@cognitivegrub0]

Oh the rare glossy one. Yeah, you should really (ab)use that one for nefarious means. Enjoy 😈!

[@dogshitgovernment]

She? Albaz is a male bro

[@andreperry7995]

Im not playing the type of Branded Despia deck. Remember master duel ban the trap. Branded is more than a floodgate deck people. My Branded deck still have Bystials in the deck.

[@raisp6073]

Plus you can do some stuff like using the synchros with quem or Etude

[@cognitivegrub0]

I totally agree! But the TCG has proven that a Puppet lock for competitive reasons is almost too hard to pass on. I personally think that a non-lock version would be more fun.

[@Tortillaman59]

I have a 60 card despis in md and IRL with 60 u can play just anything in it

[@mirceadolineanu9715]

I have a tcg list with bystials that sets up synchro plays on the opponent's turn. The main idea is to get access to quem, then go into Albion with bystial lubellion and albaz, fuse into Lubellion with albaz and some extra dark moster, make mirrojade. The big brain play is that quem will summon cartesia from gy during these fusions (if you don't already have it on field), the bystial lumellion will tribute albion and activate regained, and cartesia will fuse into grandguignol to dump some lvl 6 bystial from deck. During the end phase, Albion will set Etude of the Branded. On your opponent's turn, when they summon something you can summon the lvl 6 bystial from gy with regained and use mirrorjade so that quem gets back cartesia and regained draws 1. From here you can use cartesia's eff to make a dragostapelia/quaeritis, and etude to synchro into Bystial Dis Pater. So, after you banish and draw 1, you still have 2 negates (dragostapelia + dis pater) and etude's floodgate eff (opponent banishes monsters used as materials for summons) If you somehow had an albaz in grave, then the sent via mirrorjade could be rindbrumm so you also threaten a second mirrorjade.

[@cognitivegrub0]

@@mirceadolineanu9715 That does sound spicy. Might try it out later! Thanks for the elaborate explanation, it is much appreciated!

[@raffaelemortoro3232]

got u today in duelist cup

[@cognitivegrub0]

Haven't played that many games just yet in this DC, so that is quite the coincidence.

[@rfgd1174]

Amazing Video ❤

[@xelz5975]

👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 Nice guide!

[@ratchetandclankACIT]

Guess Konami will finally ban gimmick puppet now ain’t no way they will ban sanctified

[@cognitivegrub0]

One can only hope, but if it happens, it will definitely not be in time for the Duelist Cup that just started.

[@robertcooper4255]

I want a video showcasing these cards

[@cognitivegrub0]

Working your way to a Puppet lock wasn't the most fun for me to show, but I am fairly certain some better Branded players (such as Gambit Master Duel - @GambitMasterDuel ) have showcased the decks potential. Be sure to check out his channel if you want to see proper Branded Master Duel gameplay!

[@haiho7693]

This is kinda redundant but since jowgen and other light spellcaster can be send through branded fusion, wouldn't running a small verte package be benificial for literally every deck? If so than damn sanctifire kinda crazy

[@cognitivegrub0]

Yep, that might become a thing as it works as you say it works. And we get to summon Jowgen to our own field, so it is slightly harder to be removed. Raigeki (amongst others) does take care of it though.

[@haiho7693]

@@cognitivegrub0 but imagine purrly bull shit and setting happy for jowgen protection, it'd pissed so many people, or sth like dlink negate like that would make me quit then and there

[@cognitivegrub0]

@@haiho7693 Yeah, I know. Doubt this will be a widely run package for either deck, but until Konami deals with it, we're going to have to deal with it ourselves.

[@stevenceja4706]

You should run Fairy Tail Snow with this card. It meets one of albion's fusion requirements and Albion allows you to bring it back one time for free on your opponent's turn.

[@cognitivegrub0]

@@stevenceja4706 Think why most people aren´t opting into this is that in comparison to these floodgates, it gives too little for a rather steep cost. Going first, you get to reborn it during the opponent's turn with the White Albion for a Book of Moon once, and then likely go for a second flip with her banish effect, which cost a hefty 7 cards which could be a hit or a miss with this deck. Also, we still need to get it in the grave for the 2nd time to activate. A lot of "if's and but's" to replace a floodgate. I do like your creativity!

[@kbjninja8246]

Guess i cant use puppet now

[@cognitivegrub0]

Just use one of the replacements I suggested, when you still want to win using a lock. Archlord Krystya seems to be the best one. You could also just play normal Branded, that should still be strong enough in most situations. You will need some more practice to make it work though.

[@dillindbz]

i immediately hopped onto rank after this and locked them out. amazing guide

[@cognitivegrub0]

Great to hear my guide has helped you on ladder!

[@eggsee_]

Just errata Sanctifier, problem solve 😂

[@cognitivegrub0]

Errata as in hit by the banhammer? 😜

[@eggsee_]

@@cognitivegrub0 well I doubt it's gonna get banned this early. OCG & TCG doesn't ban Sanctifier yet so it should be fine lol

[@bobby45825]

So, this deck has to go first and avoid all disruption???

[@cognitivegrub0]

In order to lock your opponent out? Yes. But don't get me wrong, this deck has some weapons going second too, it just favours going first.

[@antoniovivanco6756]

can you please drop the deck list from the one on the video

[@cognitivegrub0]

There is a link to YGOPro with the full card-by-card list, which can be found in the description.

[@kruger7710]

use cross out if mirror match

[@cognitivegrub0]

Definitely a great option!

[@skysaber23]

So the new dragon is like the banned trap card?

[@Urbs-In-Horto]

It's like expulsion++. Summons the puppet on the opponents field, while also giving you another card on your side of the field. You could bring out another fusion if you summon albaz, or if you bring out quem or cartesia while you have etude out, you could syncro summon something like Chaos Angel, Baronne, or Dis Pater. It gives the user a ton of card advantage. And this is all with the added benefit of already having a 3000/2500 monster on your side of the field that will beat over pretty much any other normal summon.

[@skysaber23]

@@Urbs-In-Horto damn this is so OP. Lock and card advantage+ extra fusion. Also it's unaffected by card effects. Too OP bro! Gonna get ban later imo. 😅

[@Dexrazor]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@skysaber23 it’s not unaffected, just untargetable and unable to be used as fusion material. It cannot summon banished monsters like Expulsion could, allowing it to be disrupted, and only works during the opponent’s turn. The part that is clearly better about this card is that you don’t have to tribute a fusion like you did for expulsion.

[@cognitivegrub0]

As already pointed out, Sanctifire can only reborn from the graveyard, whilst Expulsion go summon banished monsters too. Being able to summon from the banish pile is a great plus as you could have send the Puppet to the banish pile as a form of protection. Now it HAS to be in the grave, but when it is in the grave, Sanctifire is arguably better.

[@skysaber23]

@@Dexrazor i see. Thanks for the explanation. I'm a new branded player and I'm just starting to build the deck. Still don't know a lot about branded. 😁

[@dethtroy2185]

what's the win-loss ratio on this deck?

[@cognitivegrub0]

I was busy making the guide, so I haven't really played it on ladder. But Branded before Quem and Sanctifire was already a solid Tier 2 deck, and it only got some additional layers. So I'd reckon it will remain Tier 2. It could definitely be tier 1 in the hands of a skilled pilot.

[@dethtroy2185]

@@cognitivegrub0 i apologize for asking that, i'm interesting in upgrading my fusion deck since i have been using Branded Despia so far, but i'm cautious about using my gems to make the cards. from what i've seen over on the master duel meta site, alot of people seem to be using 60 card decks but that's something i do not want to do.

[@somewhiteguy4197]

As much as I don't like playing strategies that prevent my opponent from playing I'm tired of dealing with people that prefer to play that way soooo. Looks like I'm fighting fire with fire these days

[@cognitivegrub0]

I hope the Puppet will not survive the next banlist, but I might just be the hopium talking 😅. I take less of an offense to the other targets as they do not have a lingering effect, but they are still annoying.

[@ZeothTheHedgehog]

​@@cognitivegrub0 there are alternatives to Puppet unfortunately.

[@cognitivegrub0]

@@ZeothTheHedgehog The video shows some, but those do not have a lingering effect. So once they are removed, the lock is also removed, meaning they are slightly less toxic. Forbidden Droplet, E-Con, Dark Hole are then great cards to remove that monster from your own field.

[@ligma334]

You can literally just play another deck instead of going the pussy route

[@gamakujira64e23]

Can sactifire summon destiny hero dark angel?

[@cognitivegrub0]

As long as it is in the grave, yes! Gimmick Puppet Nightmare (and other level 6+ Light/Dark monsters) are so good as Granguignol can easily send them to the grave. Getting Dark Angel (lvl 1 - Warrior) to the grave will be the harder part, I'd reckon.

[@gamakujira64e23]

@@cognitivegrub0 that’s true, maybe you can add it to your hand with ROTA and discard it for Lubellion’s effect?

[@cognitivegrub0]

@@gamakujira64e23That is an option, and there are some others, but they are all not as straightforward as Granguignol, making the lines less consistent and more vulnerable for interruption. Might be more rewarding to pull it off though!

[@alessandroazzano3709]

deck list please

[@cognitivegrub0]

There is a link to YGOPro with a detailed decklist, which I will update over the next few weeks to keep up with meta changes. The link: ygoprodeck.com/deck/branded-bystial-puppet-master-399210

[@Immortal-sr8gq]

More toxic😂

[@callmehjames5089]

Nice one! But where's the deck list at its not at the end off the video 😅😅

[@cognitivegrub0]

There is a link to a YGOpro decklist in the description. Since the deck is still subject to change, decided to go for a YGOPro, so I can keep up with the meta.

[@callmehjames5089]

@cognitivegrub0 okay man! Do you run any hand traps in the deck? I hate hand traps always brick on them 😒 🙄

[@cognitivegrub0]

@@callmehjames5089 2 Ash, 3 Maxx C. But you could go 2,2 and run a Crossout for a possible negate when you are combo-ing. Also, we have a small Bystial package which work both as engine pieces and as hand traps. Obviously, the Ash's and Maxx C's aren't mandatory for the deck to function, but given the current meta, are almost mandatory to function in this game. An option what you could do is go for a going second build without any hand traps, but board-breakers. However, you are again susceptible to bricking, just now on board breakers instead of hand traps. Edit: link to the decklist btw ygoprodeck.com/deck/branded-bystial-puppet-master-399210

[@callmehjames5089]

@cognitivegrub0 thank you so much for the advice man very helpful! And yeah that's true! I will have to have a think been playing kashtira atm but bricking alot with the hand traps but will try your branded deck looks cool!

[@cognitivegrub0]

@@callmehjames5089 Kashtira is known to brick. I've seen people running the PUNK engine to alleviate this and have other plays alongside Kash, but I haven't tried it myself this season, so can't tell from experience. Branded, once it starts rolling, is quite rewarding. And it has multiple flexible lines, so with the games you'll put in, it will only get better and better. Or at least, that is my experience. Regaring crafting, if you don't have them already, you can start with 1 Quem, 1 Cartesia and 1 Mercourier and see if you like it. You can always craft the additional Cartesia and Mercourier later if you really like the deck.

[@rafflesiaandfriends]

I just want branded fusion banned

[@Gunsblazin94]

No. They're not gonna make the entire Branded archetype useless.

[@cognitivegrub0]

That is a hot take!

[@rafflesiaandfriends]

​@@Gunsblazin94come on 😊 they can still do stuff

[@Gunsblazin94]

@@rafflesiaandfriends Almost all of their plays involve searching and using Branded Fusion to fuse into their combo plays. If you remove Branded Fusion, the best the deck gets is a a summon with Cartesia effect, or a Fallen of Albaz fusion summon off its effect. Maybe you could say with Quem and Sanctifire and whatnot, maybe you could cut it out, and have the deck still be viable, but Branded is fine where it is. I don't wanna see another archetype I like continue to get neutered

[@raffycruise4465]

So Ariseheart beats this

[@cognitivegrub0]

Yep, when playing against Kashtira (with Arise-Heart on the field) you should go for something else. This deck has plays to go around it btw, just not the Puppet lock.

[@raffycruise4465]

@@cognitivegrub0 if arise go full setup turn 1 I think it's almost impossible right?

[@thinhang7253]

it's the matter of who going first

[@kruemel-kun]

It's the matter of.... RAIGEKI

[@raffycruise4465]

@@kruemel-kun easy to say raigeki huh? But it's always has been in MD that when you need a card you can't draw it

[@callmehjames5089]

Crazy man! What are all the new card names for the deck? :)

[@cognitivegrub0]

The new three cards that we use in this version are, Guiding Quem the Virtuous, Albion the Sanctifire Dragon and Despian Luluwalilith. All three are UR's from the new box, but are all three pretty much one off's. For the full decklist, there is a link to a YGOPro decklist in the description (for the card-by-card). Or you can click on it here: ygoprodeck.com/deck/branded-bystial-puppet-master-399210

[@callmehjames5089]

@cognitivegrub0 thank you so very much mate! :)

[@cognitivegrub0]

@@callmehjames5089 Glad I could help out!