The NEXT Meta Deck! Branded Despia Deck Profile POST Albaz Strike!

[@ΑπόστολοςΠαρασκεύαςΣταμάτης]

I would absolutely love to see a live duel with this deck

[@thecalieffect]

Okay guys lets be real. I've been saying Despia and Best Deck since September 2021.... This is EASILY the closest we've ever been. LET ME HAVE MY PEACE! lol You can buy thecalieffect mats and merch at www.thecalieffect.com

[@tylerkovalskas9780]

great video cali effect. do you think that despia shaddolls could work in master duel? i haven't tried combining it, but I need something to make my shaddoll deck a bit better since ash blossom and called by the grave are literally in every deck in master duel now.

[@aidenphilp-reid3743]

I bought my playset if aluber and secret albaz on release for 40usd total, me with Max rare branded waiting for structure 😍😍

[@SRGGamers]

Lol been saying despia is rogue at best don’t lie

[@aidenphilp-reid3743]

He has but he's also been saying its a fun deck, but since bach came out despia has been keeping up with some good decks, I've beaten almost every tier one deck, even flunders once or twice

[@dreemwyvern750]

I have been enjoying Despia since they released and always enjoyed the Albaz card art. Once I saw that they combined the two I was in love with this deck.

[@garinlevin2655]

So I haven’t played in ohhh about 15 years. I’ve been watching your channel for about 2-3 weeks now to get caught up. This is the strategy I plan to buy to get back into the game. Just wanted to comment and say thank you for the amazing content you’ve helped this old head start to understand the new world that the game has become. I’ll let ya know how it goes when I actually begin to compete again.

[@reservationatdorsias3215]

Buy it until the cards skyrocket. Get atleast one chimera, it does wonders for the deck

[@zst0rme700]

I’m in the literal exact same boat 🤣 his content is great and I’ve got this added to cart to pick up tomorrow during the 10% back on TCGPlayer. Will have to figure out my sideboard options

[@anbuyami5287]

Same man same i want to play Yu-Gi-Oh again after 16 years idk why but the last 2 week i buy some card and can't stop thinking about the game hahah !

[@bugnugget]

as someone who has only even *looked into* playing a poor-person version of eldlich and a poor-person version of @ignister, i have no idea what sort of decks other people play but i'm glad you make these sorts of videos as it's good information

[@GodKiller97]

I like how it goes from triple Aluber casually to “if you can’t afford Dragoon” lol. Like if you have triple of those Dragoon probably isn’t an issue for your wallet

[@Nilo2009]

0:25. i guess i picked the right video to watch, because my day was going completely terrible today. thank you for the awesome video!

[@jasonimmanuel3384]

Thanks for always updating the Despia deck! i always followed your deck build for it.. Although i don't play YGO in real life, but i'll definitely gonna make Despia in MD!

[@4horsemenoftheapocalypse58]

Cant wait to get these when they come out. First Cyber Strike and now this, I'm glad KoMoney finally looking out for us broke boys

[@hughg.rection1724]

When does the structure deck come out?

[@underkitten]

@@hughg.rection1724 week tomorrow for EU if I recall correctly. Not sure about NA

[@hopalongjens]

Love the vid! Would love a video in the future to talk about building this on an archetype. The structure decks make it so easy but the aluber, dragoon and chimera make the exact list tough to shill for on release before reprints drop. Any ideas to maximize the 3 structures and a few extra purchases would be awesome :)

[@yusheitslv100]

8:11 Cali flexing those OG artwork Polymerizations.

[@PlotArmorCards]

I can't wait for the structure deck and Aluber reprint to drop!!!

[@jvbtrucker1]

After 20 yrs im getting back into the tcg and im buying 3 of this structure deck and would love to see a beginner guide

[@Rune0215]

Hey Cali could we also get a budget-ish version of the deck if possible? Thanks anyway and keep up the good work!!

[@kingfuruke2270]

I’d love to see this too! Most people are just making decks with Brave and dpe and I haven’t really seen a good idea for a budget build.

[@Fredstradamus]

Believe it or not. That is the budget version of the deck. The deck Will be run by majority of the player base with the Adventure / DPE package. Like he mentioned you can take out the Dragoon and Light Hex.

[@snt9310]

You can mix this with tri brigade and it pretty sauce and budget

[@Fredstradamus]

@@snt9310 yup that’s true. I forgot about that engine. You can even use Dogmatika which is also leans to the budget side.

[@winslyargentum508]

I really want someone make the ultinate budget, without DPE, brave and despia

[@kripperino]

What do you guys think about incredible ecclesia? worth playing or not?

[@bobbywalker2980]

Love the positive attitude always bro , subscribed 🙌👌

[@michaelbevan1081]

Loved this. I’m getting back into Yugioh and want to play, both this deck and Frightfurs are my favourites ( also using Frightfurs in master duels), so I’ve been down sizing and upgrading what I have; I definitely took your advice on selling the spare Aluba I had . I’m a recent sub and I have been binge watching your videos. I love the energy and passion you have for the game, and massively appreciate both this video and having you on utube. Cheers. :)

[@mrrogers3581]

Frightfurs is a very cheap but strong deck!

[@YohananYGO]

Do you plan mixing them

[@robertdonaldson5095]

Hey where did you get that Play at from its cool.

[@lgttank16]

Nooooo Cali!! It’s too late, my friend sold his deck!! He was waiting for this video to drop since he had the deck, he was saying “Cali is going to make a deck profile I just know it!” He never doubted you, also can you give a quick shoutout to my friend Oscar, he’s a huge huge fan!

[@WTFNameRage]

I've been running frightfur package for a very long time and freaking love it! I'd play it over the adventure package tbh. Also, I wonder whether 3 edge imp chain and two patchwork makes more sense. You have more chance of seeing it in your opening sequence and fusion it away will get you a copy of patchwork and then another edge imp chain and a poly.

[@tactical1998]

2/2/2

[@WTFNameRage]

@Ultimate L I will take my free +1 any day of the week.

[@warriorofgod2700]

I actually main 3/3/3. I wanna see any of them in my open. Game 2 if I know I'm going second, I cut 1 each for side board. I haven't really had an issue with it. Absolute worse, use patchwork to possibly bait an ash.

[@tactical1998]

@Ultimate L get learnt

[@thenerdyginger6226]

I've actually been experimenting with Albaz/Blue-Eyes as a deck. Seems like it could work pretty well since you can send the white stone for Albaz's effect.

[@aztrox007]

Deck List?

[@thenerdyginger6226]

@@aztrox007 3 Incredible Ecclesia 3 Fallen of Albaz 2 Albion the shrouded dragon 2 white stone of ancients 2 blue eyes white dragon 1 dark magician 1 nibiru the primal being 2 ghost mourner & moonlit chill 2 ghost ogre & snow rabbit 1 triple tactics talent 2 return of the dragon lords 2 branded in red 2 raigeki 2 branded in white 2 fusion deployment 2 super polymerization 2 branded bond 1 warning point 2 infinite impermanence 2 screams of the branded 2 judgement of the branded 1 red eyes dark dragoon 2 albion the branded dragon 2 titaniklad the ash dragon 1 brigand the glory dragon 1 sprind the irondash dragon 1 predaplant dragostapelia 1 starving venom fusion dragon 1 blue eyes tyrant dragon 1 number 38 hope harbinger dragon titanic galaxy 1 predaplant verte anaconda 2 dharc the dark charmer, gloomy 1 borrelsword dragon

[@thenerdyginger6226]

This is all pre structure deck of course. It's going to change once that comes out, but I think it's decent without it so far.

[@Grayewick]

Cheap ("cheap", depending on where you live) upgrades for the Branded Despia (and is actually better if you're also playing Darklords): • The First Darklord = Scythe Lock every turn for just 1k LP • Artifact Scythe & Artifact Lancea = Main TFD targets, Lancea to summon during your turn and Scythe during your opponent's. • Archlord Kristya = A LIGHT Fairy, Another TFD target • Barrier Statue of the Heavens = Another LIGHT Fairy, and Another TFD target, budget Kristya

[@StupidWeb]

I substituted the hex-sealed for Goddess with the Third Eye, light fusion sub monster, but just can't fuse itself

[@StalkaDSR]

why can you use hex light for a dark subsitute ?

[@Slither.Wing.]

It treats itself as any fusion material and you need a light target which is why you run it over dark hex sealed that’s all

[@murvingumbs49]

Love the video bro, would really enjoy seeing a live duel

[@jeanmojica6170]

What are the extra deck sleeves Cali is using?

[@modestlucariogaming5364]

A strong looking build! I personally cant wait to try the deck out when the structure deck is released!

[@davidechecchinato1007]

I have only one question, what king of side deck I can use?

[@ratsolla]

Been playing despia since dom and the new support as soon as it dropped online. This deck finna go crazy

[@tribaldragon1328]

Cant wait for the structure deck gonna defo build my despian deck like this man

[@alexandrelandry7615]

What is the difference between playing Goddess with the third eye instead of The light - hex sealed fusion ?!?

[@cephgawd]

Just ordered mine! LESSS GO!!!

[@YohananYGO]

Thanks for explaining how the level 8 negate works , I didn't know it can trigger anyhow !! By summoning any of the monster subtypes

[@connor4891]

what sleeves are on these extra deck cards

[@VegettoBlack]

FUCK YES!! Dude I love you! Everyone been telling me the frightfurd engine is dumb but it's good to see someone else with a brain! Also I think super poly js the right move

[@erichernandez3205]

what type of card sleeves does he have for his extra Deck?

[@tyreemorris22]

Didn’t think I wanted to play this deck. But watching you videos and the fact that fusion is my second favorite summoning. May have to check this deck out. Good looking out theater Cali.

[@yusheitslv100]

Nice choice of music, using Master Duel menu music.

[@Houharium]

I've count 38 card of main. Where are last 2?

[@andreasmusaev7240]

Please do a live duel with this Deck, i am so hyped!

[@domq3483]

Goddess with the third eye is also a good substitute if you don't have hex sealed, plus it's light fairy

[@gimmick4274]

Can you please make a shaddoll despia deck profile. I see potentially but idk how to properly craft that god fusion deck

[@pat213101]

If you don't play dragoon. Is the light hex still needed?

[@HobbiesandAdventures]

Any Substitute for aluber?

[@M3hNewAcc]

some people say dragoon is not great in this deck can someone explain why is that?

[@DeathTheKid697]

When does the Aluber reprint come out?

[@sky_shu]

Wait how are you summoning dragoon? I dont see how if your using hex sealed light. Dragoon is dark

[@Carnidoom]

in master duel how coem when you get blazing draogn out form gy its burn effect is gone?

[@toniozurita]

So, the budget option?

[@masterofgalaxies9799]

where can I get that playmat ?

[@satellarknight9476]

How do you summon dark dragoon

[@florianvanbrakel3275]

What is your opinion on running the Adventure package or the DPE package?

[@frostythekrowman]

Dogmatika engine goes really well with despia/branded, it helps to add cards to your hand from sending fusion monsters from the extra deck to the graveyard with 2x nadir servant, maximus, and punishment Dragoon being in the mega tin is dope, but i wonder how many you can pull from a case of 12? What do you think the pull rate is gonna be Cali?

[@kiddtrigga1]

Dogmatika is actually worse in branded because they actually need to fusion, it's more fusion reliant than invoked. They conflict too much

[@frostythekrowman]

@@kiddtrigga1 the restriction for special summoning from the extra deck for nadir servant, dogmatika ecclesia, and maximus only applies once its been activated, so before using these cards you can still fusion summon on your turn. Punishment is the only card that really restricts, but you can cut it out of the deck or run just 1 copy, this card is best to use mid to late game once you have your board.

[@jvbtrucker1]

Do you have a ygo profile for this build

[@Boya320]

Where did you get the playmat?

[@BLaze4611CB]

where did you get the playmatt

[@MegaRizwan20]

No super polymerization?

[@JSTechie]

Ive loved this deck since burst of destiny and have been playing it as my main deck. Its by far the most fun deck I have imo

[@XeroWolfsbane]

Despia has been out since Dawn of Majesty not Burst of Destiny, but it is a fun deck.

[@JSTechie]

@@XeroWolfsbane i know but it got support in BoD and got a lot better so thats when I decided to build the deck

[@theskullboy8700]

Ruin has come to our locals. You remember our venerable shop, opulent and imperial. Gazing proudly from its small plot within the plaza. I dueled all my years in that rumored shadowed card shop. Fattened by adventure tokens and luxury, and yet I grew tired of conventional extravagances. Singular unsettling tales suggest that the mansion is a gateway to some unknowable power. With duel disk and ritual I bent toward the excavation of those long forgotten ruins. Spending what was left in our collection on sully workman and sturdy card sleeves. At least beneath the salt soaked caverns beneath the lowest foundation we unearth that damnable portal and the diluted evil. Our every step disturbed the ancient beast, but we were in a realm of stench and theatre kids. In the end I alone fled laughing and walling through those blacken dark halls of antiquary-until consciousness failed me. You remember our venerable shop, opulent and imperial. It is a testing abomination, I beg you return home claim your regional pass. And deliver our family the ravenous clutching shadows. Of the darkest duelist

[@anthonylamia7542]

I built a similar branded Despia deck but no friightfur package or the psy frame package I mained two Crossout designators and a single imperm and 3 droplets plays very well 👍🏻 and less chance of bricking

[@VegettoBlack]

Albaz Dragon Link is the optimal way to play this deck boys and girls. By dragon link I do mean the bear bones minimum and am including the chaos dragon engine as well. So how do we fit all this madness in a 15 card extra deck (because this is where the true challenge comes in building this deck properly): [Links] *Young Boy Striker (1) *Heavenly Seals (1) *Romulus (1 -though I am weighing my options for this slot) *Presaplant Verre Anaconda: Seriously did you think I would build this deck without Verte while he is still legal? Lol. *Accesscode /Aplllousa (honestly depends on how you want to navigate your end board . Sometimes apollusa is best to get your check on a possible nibiru asap but we all know what accesscode can do lol [Synchros] *Pepega Ruler (No explanation needed lol) [XYZ] *Vampire Zombie (crazy synergy with the deck but if you want to play a more conservative game then stick with dingirsu) [Fusions] Let me just start out by saying that this is the section. I am constantly changing because of how versatile my mains build is.. so let's jump into this madneas:... P.S. I forget a lot of these new guys name spellings so forgive me please ^.^ *Albion (the dragon that needs to fusion with a light) and ultimately starts you into dragoon shenanagans *Guardian Chimera (this thing is insanity) if I had the room I would run 2 *Titanclad cuz we run our boi albaz, punishment, eclesia, and nadir of course *Despia Quaritus or w.e her/his/ its name is lol; we need this one for obvious reasons. *Mirrorjade* and the other broke new fusion monster: They can dodge sport removal? Cheat our dragoon? So I dont need to really go in depth about these power houses. !!Red-Eyes Dark Dragoon!! -Really who didn't see this bad boy coming? I've wrestled around with DPE/Scythe, Winda, Last Warrior from Another Planet, and even the new BLS/ Dark Magician fusion that came out of Battles of Chaos but no one will ever top Dragoon! So I think I only have 14 extra deck cards which is where I think things like elder entity ntss belong since I do run dog punish, or the bigger despia which I always forget the name of but usually require 3 materials. Lately though I have been cutting romulus for borrelcode dragon because when he is sent to the grave I am allowed to sneak our a topological bomber dragon (maybe any top but I go with bomber) not only does borrelcode take out those pesky dragoons (I think lol) but the topological you choose to follow will completely shut down your opponent! If anyone cares to read please give me some tips if I'm missing something big time lol

[@kingkraken1786]

That playmat is sick. Where did you get it ??

[@roguesheepygo]

Blazing Masquerade doesn't count as despia monster... does it ?

[@neorucker2588]

Love the channel and appreciate the video! I've been on the Albaz/Despia train since their release. Also,how can i get that mat with field zones??

[@Kalwhiteside]

Need this in a live duel yesterday good sir.

[@itaital1000]

Hi man thanks you very much Can you tell me the reason not to play Allure, Comedy, The shrouded dragon

[@MrVictor021]

Hey Cali what's your thoughts on running a small invoked package in the deck?

[@CEOMoes]

Are you going to the ycs

[@qureldeering968]

Nice showcase, I've been testing the deck for a while now and I was wondering why you aren't running the albion+ branded condemnation combo, I also was noticing you didn't play allure of darkness and I've found allure in tandem with tribrigade mercourier or tragedy to be really powerful, especially if you have gamma so i just wanted to hear your thoughts

[@qureldeering968]

@312desolation sorry about confusion i havent learned the tcg names yet but branded retribution is definitely in the structure

[@WendlerTV]

Allure is possible tech, but right now at least the engine is best suited with frightfur package. Branded Condem is a lot in terms of space for the deck, and to make it worthwhile is hard, as you dont get albion to grave for branded, and lubell recycles materials anyways. Youd almost be better running nadir servant to pitch for those materials then branded condem

[@qureldeering968]

@@WendlerTVthe thing with condemnation is that you get to dump it from the deck as cost using Albion the shrouded dragon so it plays around negation by default and get you a draw if it goes through. Having condemnation in graveyard also allows for more versatile play line since you can now discard your branded spells for things like opening and lubelllion add them right back to your hand in the same turn and play them as well so idk

[@qureldeering968]

@@WendlerTV I will agree that the set effect of condemnation is mid tho

[@WendlerTV]

@@qureldeering968 yeah, trust me ive been labbing 45 card variants, and 60 card variants trying to get the trap to work, and it just feels bad to run 1-3 of, when hand traps (at least right now) are better, crossout is better. Allure at 3 of is deff a lot stronger and a better contender as ive used it now IRL. Gotta remember hard drawing it feels bad, is essentially a brick in place of anything else, and at that point are you really gonna run 1 of for the niche chance of hard drawing albion to use? Also feels bad. Something that may grow in value when we get alba renautus tho

[@paulseica2285]

That playmat is so cool omg where did you get it from?

[@ppikach64]

How consistent is this deck?

[@Furnabulax1]

you should play the Dark Charmer Link or Verte, as right now i dont see much of a means to out a Contact "C", which i have heard rumblings amongst some pros ik about possibly using it in the side as it counters this and Prank Kids. Plus, i dont think the Frightfur Patchwork package is needed too much in it post Structure tbh, but it is a good package still, just doesnt feel as necessary after we get the Structure. Also I run 2 Allure of Darkness and the Foolish and Gold Sarc as means to trigger Tragedy to search, and to add a bit of draw power and consistency to the build. Plus speacking of Draws and Consistency, we can run Shaddoll Beast, so we send Albaz and it to make Lubellion. We Draw 1 off Beast and Discard 1 for Lubellion's fusing effect, and we shuffle the Albaz and Beast to make Winda. Pretty damn cool if u ask me. If you wanna talk theory with this deck tho Leon, i think u have me on FB. My DMs are always open!

[@DuSkEn-kt1gc]

Love running this deck with Mask Change 2 so I can pop out Dark Law

[@Ghostsk141]

I have every card in this deck except aluber 🤕 what card can I use as substitute until aluber is affordable?

[@7_bitjudah384]

I…..Don’t know, he’s literally the only card capable of maki this deck playable

[@Turtlesoup669]

where did you find that playmat? looks so good! edit: NVM I found it in your store.. now to wait for it to be back in stock

[@AngelofDeath333]

Been waiting for this fire 🔥 of a deck profile!!

[@thomaspayne2271]

Dimensional barriers about to rise in price as it can slow this strategy down a lot

[@hooliguhn4l148]

Haven’t played the tcg since pepe format, I’ll be building this deck! What sleeves are those for the extra?

[@ragingshu2897]

Hey cali is it possible for you to go over the current vampire/zombie rogue/meta deck combos? and if you do i would love to see you do an actual duel with the deck you might thoroughly enjoy! also i would add sales ban in your deck just so you can ban ash blossom for the rest of the duel :) which is your main counter card, you can easily play without ash blossom yourself which is amazing and allows you 3 open slots. You can also run the dope LP steal cards and do even more insane combos since ash blossom is negated for the rest of the duel :) anyways up to you! if you didnt have a good morning make sure you have good rest of your day !

[@theguywholikesturtlez]

Our deck lists are pretty similar, I used to run gamma but took it out for the dragon albaz that's like an upstart and for allure. Maybe I'll look into switching some stuff

[@erikfigueroa6390]

That is amazing, how can we do this with dark magician? I would really love to beat prank kids with this

[@hamzahachmieh9539]

Good stuff, don't forget that we can also summon winda/kaliga :)

[@JosephSmith-ri5bx]

The recycling sequence of this deck is 🔥🤟🏾

[@vvw1396]

Is this deck better without brave token ?

[@ismael2956]

Wondering the same, brave token engine performing well in the OCG considering its limitation as well

[@vvw1396]

@@ismael2956 also pk perfomed well in ocg, but in tcg not

[@LexxusTheSpark]

@@ismael2956 Brave is good in despia due to dimensional barrier. If you go second, opponent flips D-barrier, you litterary just pass and get OTK'ed the following turn. The brave package gives you at least 2 bodies and 1 omni nagate so you might survive to your next turn. It does conflict with aluber though.

[@_coszmik7196]

does this deck just lose to D-barrier??

[@stuckmeister7750]

It's bad but you can play on your opponents turn with branded in red and branded opening so it could be worse.

[@_coszmik7196]

@@stuckmeister7750 makes sense

[@melvinbrookins6313]

I like how you have the md music but all these cards wont be there til next year lol

[@larsmeier9950]

This profile is fire. I love your deckbuild very much and I hope we see more despia content 🥰🥰🥰

[@christianp381]

Im kinda new to yugioh but I see alot of people play pot of prosperity what are you thoughts on it.

[@saulfahidi9378]

Literally was just looking for a despia deck, thank you!! Also, could Invoked Caliga work instead of dragoon?

[@sleetdog4980]

yeah Caliga would work

[@KeylamPMD]

Yes it can, its also stronger in the Flunder Matchup imo

[@EastDallasCrew]

What is the most optimal meta defining variant of this deck? Brave package, dpe package, pure branded despia, or frightfur version?

[@kiddtrigga1]

Brave and dpe, similarly to the ocg.

[@EastDallasCrew]

@@kiddtrigga1 when you say Brave and DPE, do you mean both engines combined or either or variant? Because i currently have the dpe package but dont have any brave package and im not sure if I want to spend $350+ on a Brave engine when the DPE package is still strong enough to make this deck competitive. Thanks for the reply btw

[@kiddtrigga1]

@@EastDallasCrew both

[@jehoo03]

i'm looking to go into Tri-brigade/ Albaz with a small despia core instead, so many mirror matches where your field is now our field lol

[@kairos5796]

We need to have a live duel for this bro can't wait

[@michaelmcpeters3818]

hey cali you recently played at a bigger tournament did you have to have your booster shot to be able to play

[@jessequeen4550]

I feel like that depends on the location

[@alejandrocorona5608]

What about branded predaplant

[@FairyKing94]

Cali I know you didn't just tell these people to run 1 spriggans kit like it's not a 2nd aluber and special summons itself out? I've been playing despia since dawn of majesty when you was saying the deck was rogue at best. And you need 3 tragedy and you need to run allure of darkness and maybe gold sarcophagus. You smothered the deck in hand traps. You only really need droll and ash. The gamma package is not needed it takes up too much space.

[@ineffablexx]

Sold my dragoon too early, got it from tin for Christmas present sold it for 125 2 weeks or so ago

[@bladeofgrass5569]

The variant of despia I'm going to play is DIDS or despia invoke dogmatika Shaddoll

[@VegettoBlack]

I only run 2 masq dragons and cut the fusion you use before titanclad for the link 2 dharc and accesscode talker (dharc for opposing DPEs and accesscode because well... hes accesscode ... oh and his niche advantage over skill drain when it's relevant) I like this build a lot though

[@VegettoBlack]

I'm using accesscode cuz I'm assuming verte will be banned so I'm trying to plan accordingly lol

[@syn7027]

Interesting enough I already was working on a despia/albaz/dogmatika deck on edo pro

[@levyleviathan9392]

I've been curious: What kind of sleeves are those on the extra deck cards?

[@Bou_NaY]

Imperium

[@grandmastaogre1964]

King Cali coming in clutch! Thanks big dawg for the sweet deck profiles! Too stronk!!