STOP LOSING With LABRYNTH (Turn 1 Essentials) | YuGiOh! Master Duel / TCG / OCG

[@cognitivegrub0]

For what to do on turn 0, you can check the video linked below: ➡ kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaSUdZmVhrlmh7M ⬅ If you've enjoyed the video, please give it a thumbs up or post a comment, it will help me out tremendously! Thanks! 💪

[@pokedude3221]

I love how you thoroughly explain in your videos it's great and showing the cards needed above nice too

[@cognitivegrub0]

Thanks! Glad you've liked it!

[@neverlegend5739]

The perfect video for me. Only 4 minutes but so much informations and combos to learn for me. Thanks a lot. :)

[@cognitivegrub0]

Glad to hear it was helpful and thanks for your kind words! P.s. there is a part 2 that shows what you can do when your opponent goes first.

[@dreamisover9813]

Those combo guides are great. I just started with Master Duel and played against this deck in the Event Duels. Thought it was really interesting so I wanted to try it out too! All of the link and pendulum heavy decks are a bit too much for me to learn right now

[@cognitivegrub0]

Thanks! Glad you've liked it. The sole goal for these vids is that people get into a certain deck/archetype easier, so I am happy to hear this video has reached its goal.

[@senhormariobros]

Thanks man! exactly what I needed

[@cognitivegrub0]

Awesome, great to hear!

[@nori_xiv]

Thank you! Very helpful and straight to the point

[@cognitivegrub0]

Glad you've liked it and thanks for your kind words!

[@TheSonicZero]

Great resource! Thank you for your hard work!

[@cognitivegrub0]

Thanks! Glad that you've liked it!

[@swigswig8964]

Thanks for the vid. I'm still new to this so I'm still really confused but thank you.

[@cognitivegrub0]

No problem! It always good to approach these things step-by-step as YuGiOh! tends to be fairly difficult with over 25 years of cards. Really hope this will help you on ladder!

[@Luis-wf9ws]

Really good video, thanks i need it

[@cognitivegrub0]

Glad you've liked it and thanks for your kind words!

[@Hein.-]

Great guide

[@cognitivegrub0]

Tyvm! Glad you've liked it!

[@StephenSchleis]

You did this wrong you always have to do a chain-link one clock THEN the stove or chandelier, so Clock gets its grave effect

[@cognitivegrub0]

You are right, that could have been done and should have been done for most cases. However, the end result would have been the same as we have used Cooclock in both turns, but it might just be a little safer in hand than in the grave. Nevertheless, thanks for notifying me!

[@ebenezermamabolo]

What a great guide. Please complete the whole guide please.

[@cognitivegrub0]

The turn 0 guide is scheduled to be released in about 2 hours, which should be plenty to start annoying people with your traps 😄

[@ebenezermamabolo]

@@cognitivegrub0 thank you very much. I appreciate you

[@cognitivegrub0]

@@ebenezermamabolo Anytime!

[@triple_gem_shining]

Thanks!

[@cognitivegrub0]

Anytime!

[@alfgaur2710]

How about the Labrynth archfiend? some normal traps that destroys cards just by just declaring an attack....

[@cognitivegrub0]

I'm not a Lab expert, but what I do know is that no one is playing it. Also when reading its effect, it sounds ok, but also situational (the trap set only activates when an attack is declared). Perhaps there is an actual Lab player who can tell you why this card isn't played exactly.

[@Imran-gw8fx]

Thanks for the guide and deck list. Also is heavenly prison good in this deck

[@cognitivegrub0]

Glad you've liked it! Yeah, Heavenly Prison definitely has its benefits in this deck (I just don't have it). And it is even better in the floodgate version.

[@RealNinjaWL]

Amazing BUT why didn't you place the labyrinth field spell in that last combo ?? If you activated it before the combo. Every time you used "welcome" or "big welcome" you could've destroyed another card of your opponents... Or was you just hiding the full tech from us lol ??

[@cognitivegrub0]

I fully agree that placing the field spell is better, but I am making examples based on the cards mentioned in the starters header, trying to keep it as simple as possible. So for the third combo we will only use Arianna + 2 of either Lady, Cooclock or Big Welcome and pretend we only have those cards in hand. So the field spell just "isn't" 😉there.

[@Darklord_Betzebub]

Why dont u use cooclock before stovie to get the clock back on field or hand?

[@cognitivegrub0]

I agree that it would have been better to do so. However, since I want to show the most minimalistic combo (meaning that the combo can be performed with only the cards in the starter catagory - with using the cards in the searchers category to only search), I did not want to interract with it any further. Also, it would be a 4 card combo, over a 3 card combo, which I would classify as a intermediate or advanced combo line, instead of the basic ones that I'm presenting. But you are absolutely right in saying that it would have been the better play here!

[@MisterMenPlays]

can't read the card names in deck list..

[@cognitivegrub0]

The meta has changed a little since the release of this video, this would be a great example (not mine though) of how a Lab list would look like: www.masterduelmeta.com/top-decks/master-v/september-2023/labrynth/rixia/frhEU Hope it helps!

[@MisterMenPlays]

@@cognitivegrub0 thank you very much kind sir

[@cognitivegrub0]

@@MisterMenPlays Anytime! Happy I was able to help out!

[@LordKenntax]

Just ordered the most labrynth cards. Hope the deck is playable with friends and without big labrynth. It's waaaay to expensive. Lucky me I have some cheap floodgates somewhere lol.

[@cognitivegrub0]

The Big Lab is pretty good, but a well-timed/drawn floodgate can win games outright. Hope it works well for you!

[@Sseenenee]

What does “set the toggles on” mean?

[@cognitivegrub0]

On the bottom right corner there is a button which usually states 'auto'. By clicking on it, you can change the responses to 'off' (skipping all possible interruption opportunities) and 'on' (which give you every opportunity possible). In this case, whilst having the setting to 'on' will give you the opportunity to start playing on the opponent's draw phase. With the setting to 'auto' you can activate your cards after the first action your opponent takes (either playing a spell card or summoning a monster). Sometimes you want to perform certain actions before that. Hope this helps. If not, let me know.

[@Sseenenee]

@@cognitivegrub0 thanks for the quick response. I didn’t know that was a thing! Thanks man.

[@cognitivegrub0]

@@Sseenenee Anytime, just happened to be online 😄. Oh yeah, it is definitely a thing. Knowing when to toggle (on/off/auto) is a skill quite beneficial to have in MD.

[@Wortigon2000]

How about a labrynth combo guide specifically for the new event deck? I know that these hold up there too, but we don't always open full combo in our starting hands.

[@cognitivegrub0]

I fully agree, but I also feel somewhat conflicted, especially with Labrynth. As aside from the turn 0 and turn 1 combos that I've showed, I've only seen variations of those combos or just the basic 'set a few traps and pass'. Labrynth is not an extensive combo deck such as Dragon Link, Adamancipator, etc. Furthermore, the videos and combos presented are a starting point for getting into the deck, everything else I cannot do for you guys. E.g., getting experience with the deck, getting accustomed to match-ups, what to do when you've bricked, etc. I do like your idea though, but I really need to find some inspiration for more Labrynth combos to present (whilst keeping it fairly basic for everyone to be able to follow, so I will limit myself from using more than 3 cards as a starting point). Perhaps I can start a series called 'Test Hands', if you'd prefer, but that limits some of the decks I can do guides for as I do not have all the cards in the game (also, I was very unlucky with my Lab pulls, so making a Test Hand guide for that one will be a little more difficult).

[@Wortigon2000]

@@cognitivegrub0 I can totally understand not having all the right cards. Gacha systems are always a pain to deal with. And it requires 3 other UR/SR to craft one card you really want, while UR's and SR's are already quite rare in comparision. Especially painful for people who, like me, don't want to dismantle cards they see some potential in (even if they lack the other cards to make it useful), unless they have over 3 of them. (or whatever their limitation is at the time). Like how I have a few boss monster cards that I can't even bring out, but are powerful enough, that I don't want to dismantle, because it'd be a pain to craft again if I ever decide to build such a deck.

[@cognitivegrub0]

@@Wortigon2000 I do think it isn't that bad for MD, in a sense that you can definitely play dedicated decks. But if you want to play more (as I want to do for content on this channel), it gets expensive quickly. And I know the feeling you are describing, I dismantled Fur Hire Folgo and Rafael when going for Plunders about a yr ago. That ended up being a mistake, so I am hesitant to dismantle any possible relevant cards, limiting myself access to full decks. I do want to invest in decks I think are fun to play though.

[@Wortigon2000]

@@cognitivegrub0 The more decks we want to have access to to play, the harder it gets. in my case: Blue-Eyes: check Dark Magician: check (had most before the structure deck dropped...) Clear Wing / Speedroids: check Blackwings: check Stardust / Synchrons: check Exodia: double check (Royal Magical Library and Treasure Panda versions alike. The latter is much more fun to play.) Dragon Maids: check (but this will probably need an update, as it's a deck I didn't touch for a long time) Sky Strikers: check, but will need an update, as some limitations changed (Also I have a Numeron deck for shits and giggles, but I didn't use it in ages. I couldn't even use it as it is, since terraforming got banned since than) but those were the ones I had. Traptrix: I have only a single archetype specific UR for that deck. And 2 SR. I miss all the rest. And since I have a Traptrix deck IRL, I kinda want to have it in MD as well. HERO: missing over half of the cards I'd need. Reversal Quiz OTK: I miss like 10 cards. Cyber Dragon: I miss a lot, basically I only have whatI have from the structure decks. Empty jar - degenerate deck out FTK, I miss 9 SR or above cards. Also I miss having some generally good cards, like Time Maiden, that'd help 2 decks I have tried to build for the current event. (Timelords, Tethys + Torpedo Takedown FTK), or just simply Upstart Goblin, Toon Table of Contents, 2 more copies of Dark World Dealings, or Extra Foolish Burial. Borreload Savage Dragon, Chaos Ruler, Dark Ruler No More, a 3rd Evenly Matched, Avramax, Zeus, etc.

[@cognitivegrub0]

@@Wortigon2000 That is a long list of things you do have, but also things that you want. For me staples are a bit of an issue as I'd prefer engine pieces over them, so I can at least play the deck and fill it with cheap staple replacements.Still need to get my third Maxx C for example.

[@DylonFreeze]

Is dogmatika punishment just a pop or does it combo wit what u send. Tryna avoid getting another ultra rare if the combo is t the hest

[@cognitivegrub0]

Dogmatika Punishment is exactly as you thought it was, a pop plus an additional effect with what you'll send. So does N'tss allow for another pop, Bucephalus + Garura allows for a draw, Mereologic Aggregator for a face-up card negate. If you just want to go for a 1 for 1 pop, you can always put in a five-headed dragon. And a 1 for 1 pop is already quite good. Furthermore, in the (near) future, we'll be getting some other extra deck monsters that want to be send to the GY, so perhaps one of those will be cheap.

[@Y0o0o0o0o0o0o0o0o0ow]

Can you write the decklist please? It's hard to read what's on the screen.

[@cognitivegrub0]

The meta has changed a little, so I would take a good look at this deck list, provided on Master Duel Meta: www.masterduelmeta.com/top-decks/master-v/september-2023/labrynth/rixia/frhEU . If you choose to not run Pot of Extravagance, you can choose your extra deck more freely though.

[@cedrusnguyen5188]

Do you think if it would be better to swap out a some furnitures, Called By, Ash, Droll for Lord of Heavenly Prison, Torrential Tribute, Deck Devastation Virus and Solemn cards?

[@cognitivegrub0]

Don't think it will be better per se. The cards you've mentioned definitely have their strong suits, but so do the furniture cards. It will be meta dependent and since the meta hasn't fully settled yet, I am not sure which is better. I can only say what I personally find more fun, which is this version.

[@cladiosanchez6865]

No. Been running ladder with this deck, and tbh I found myself wanting to open clock more often so I cut in another on over punishment since tear is still around. The furniture is the linch pin the the whole engine. The loop with stove, and chandelier is so good at generating advantage you can't cut it. The cards you mentioned seem more of a traptrix style of play, this is a trap deck in name only, but plays more like sky strikers than anything since it's a control based strategy as opposed to stun.

[@ShiranuiSagaYugioh]

Hello is the extra deck mandatory? Whichextra deck card is mostly needed in your decklist?

[@cognitivegrub0]

You need some for Dogmatika Punishment (N'Tss is a prime candidate as it pops another card, otherwise add high attack monsters. Five-Headed Dragon is an UR which you can access freely). All the other cards are situational, but can be replaced by any card as fodder for Prosperity or other Pot cards. They do occasionally come up, so expect the power level to be a little lower than with a proper extra deck.

[@raffycruise4465]

This might be a stupid question, how can you turn on the toggle? Im new

[@cognitivegrub0]

Well, not that I want to shamelessly plug my own videos, but just made a guide explaining settings and how to toggle: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKusiHV4iNaSr5o . This should answer your question 😄

[@raffycruise4465]

Thank you bro any update on this deck?

[@cognitivegrub0]

@@raffycruise4465 As in, decklists? You can find plenty of decklists on www.masterduelmeta.com/, which have performed well on ladder or in events. Regarding combos, this is a starting point, the rest of the combos come with experience and are (very) situational. If interested, I am sure there are plenty of extensive guides or gameplay videos showcasing this deck, I am just not one of them.

[@elpsycongroo69]

what is the Extra Deck for in this archetype ??

[@cognitivegrub0]

Varying. You could play with less specific cards in the extra deck and only use them for utility. But Chaos Angel is a very good one nevertheless. Often you'll see ED's filled with multiples of the same monster, to supplement Pot of Extravagance (which is just limited to 2 btw).

[@marikstongue5663]

Hey wait, how do we see opponent's hand in replay?

[@cognitivegrub0]

Usually we don't, unless your duel was played in a duel room and you used the replay function in the duel room itself. So for gameplay on ladder, it doesn't work.

[@MusicOst-bz7bl]

2:35 wait. You don't active Field spell 😅

[@cognitivegrub0]

Some one mentioned the same thing a couple months ago and this was my response: "I fully agree that placing the field spell is better, but I am making examples based on the cards mentioned in the starters header, trying to keep it as simple as possible. So for the third combo we will only use Arianna + 2 of either Lady, Cooclock or Big Welcome and pretend we only have those cards in hand. So the field spell just "isn't" 😉there." Hope this explains why I didn't use it.

[@mooomaaamooonxdxdxd7644]

hello, does extra deck matter in labrynth deck?

[@cognitivegrub0]

Yes, but it is not essential to play this deck. You will lose out on some extra power without certain ED cards (especially Chaos Angel). People do also play it for Pot of Extravagance, but you could fill the ED with any card. Also, when you run Dogmatika Punishment, the ED target can also give you an extra effect. TLDR, you can play this deck without an ED.

[@gamesboy123able]

But what if we dont open ariana??

[@cognitivegrub0]

Set trap(s), use Chandraglier/Stovie's effects to set traps, use Cooclock's effect so you can activate a set trap this turn. They are not really combo's, but will still build you an ok to great board.

[@orsconez8217]

What Rank Do you think this deck can win up until?

[@cognitivegrub0]

Master I, which someone on MDM already managed to reach. Looking at Lab decks on MDM, there is still a debate going on which version is the best, but Furniture,Tour Guide and Floodgate variants have all reached Master rank. So if you put in the hours and learn match ups, you can probably also reach Master rank with it. Good luck!

[@hyoroemongaming569]

Jesus indont know they can combo that much

[@cognitivegrub0]

And now you do 😄

[@BleakDay]

cool but how can i copy your deck ?

[@cognitivegrub0]

You can match the card images near the end of the video, or you can go to Master Duel Meta and check decklists there, which have been meta tested by either topping tournaments or reaching Masters. This would be a good example: www.masterduelmeta.com/top-decks/master-v/july-2023/labrynth/lol-said-the-scorpion/5Sws_

[@BleakDay]

@@cognitivegrub0 thank you

[@seifghanem1396]

Care names pls I don't know all of them

[@cognitivegrub0]

The meta has changed a little, so I would take a good look at this deck list, provided on Master Duel Meta: www.masterduelmeta.com/top-decks/master-v/september-2023/labrynth/rixia/frhEU . If you choose to not run Pot of Extravagance, you can choose your extra deck more freely though.

[@GVSportsCast]

Great video

[@osaka_phong]

Why not floodgates? Decreases consistency?

[@cognitivegrub0]

I just dislike floodgates. Also, it will be very hard making a combo guide for a deck that doesn't really want to combo 😅 (talking about the floodgate variant here). But the floodgate variant has it benefits and is quite good, it was responsible for most of the tops in recent TCG events.

[@CHUNKYSMB]

Whats a floodgate

[@osaka_phong]

@@CHUNKYSMB floodgates are cards with one turn or continuous effects that does not allow one or both players to perform a certain action, like special summoning or activating effects from the graveyard. Some examples are skill drain (negates monster effects on the field), gozen match (players can only control one attribute of monster), el shaddoll winda (players can only special summon once per turn), and thunder dragon colossus (opponent cannot add cards from deck to hand except by drawing them)

[@cognitivegrub0]

@@CHUNKYSMB From Google - Floodgate is an unofficial term given to cards with lingering effects that affect both players. Often times these effects are restrictive, causing the game to come to a slow halt until they are removed from the Field. Good examples are Dimensional Barrier, Skill Drain, Gozen Match, There Can Be Only One.

[@HutchJE]

This deck can be played with more floodgates. I don't not recommend you play floodgates

[@cognitivegrub0]

Oh with plenty of floodgates. But now with Transaction Rollback, you'd probably be better off playing the 'regular' traps.

[@mochammadimanfahri7112]

No extravagance in furniture variant, or is it viable as well?

[@cognitivegrub0]

It is definitely viable, but is takes a quite expensive extra deck. You want to run multiple Garura's and Bucephalus's to gain the most benefit out of the situational use your ED will give you, for example. I simply do not have those cards, but still want to have access to those cards, thus no Extrav for me.

[@demyxix1273]

Guys does solitaire really is fun?

[@cognitivegrub0]

?

[@demyxix1273]

@@cognitivegrub0 i played today against labyrinth deck it was no fun. 5min combo from him in his turn and then again even in my turn. How does yugioh is fun today? If you play some older archetypes you need the same 10 cards like everybody (maxx C, ash blossom, Niburu….) so you can‘t play the full archetype and labyrinth is broken. I don‘t see the fun of playing Solitaire in a two player game with 5min + Combos in each turns. Its just watch amd wait for a long on going defeat or give up right after start. Also many cards are banned because yugioh has a major flaw. It needs no cost to play cards! Pokemon, Digimon, Magic, Force if will did all a better Job…

[@cognitivegrub0]

@@demyxix1273 I agree, there is often very little interaction possible. So you end up watching someone else set up about everything they want for the next 5-10 min. And every new release is even more convoluted to overpower the previous top deck(s), so much so that after 25 yrs you are ending up with what we have now. I think there are many flaws in the game of YuGiOh!, but for now, I am still often enjoying my time. Then again, I am not a high-ranking competitive player striving for the best results every month.