Mitsurugi Deck Introduction（巳剣）

Mitsurugi (巳剣) is a Ritual-focused archetype featuring powerful Reptile Ritual Monsters. This guide will help you understand the archetype's unique mechanics and how to build a competitive Mitsurugi deck.

Understanding Mitsurugi

Mitsurugi focuses on Ritual Summoning powerful Level 8 Reptile Ritual Monsters using "Mitsurugi Ritual". The deck excels at control and disruption through its Ritual Monsters' powerful effects.

Key Ritual Monsters

• Ame no Murakumo no Mitsurugi - The main boss monster. When Special Summoned, destroys all opponent's monsters. Can negate opponent's effects by making them discard.

• Ame no Habakiri no Mitsurugi - Reduces opponent's monster ATK by 800. Can reveal from hand to Special Summon a Mitsurugi monster from Deck.

• Futsu no Mitama no Mitsurugi - When opponent Special Summons, you can revive a Reptile from GY. High DEF makes it a good defensive option.

Key Support Cards

• Mitsurugi Ritual - The archetype's Ritual Spell. Can Ritual Summon from Deck or hand, making it very flexible.

• Mitsurugi no Mikoto, Saji - Searches Mitsurugi Spell/Trap when Summoned or Tributed. Can protect other Reptiles from destruction.

• Mitsurugi Magatama - Quick-Play Spell that can destroy opponent's cards or Ritual Summon. Very versatile.

• Mitsurugi Prayers - Quick-Play that searches Mitsurugi monsters or Special Summons them. Can do both if you Tribute a monster.

• Mitsurugi Sacred Boundary - Continuous Spell that protects Ritual Monsters from Extra Deck monster effects. Can recycle cards and force opponent to Tribute.

• Mitsurugi Great Purification - Trap that negates effects by Tributing Level 5+ Reptiles. Can revive Reptiles from GY.

• Mitsurugi Tempest - Powerful Trap that banishes 8 cards from opponent's hand, Extra Deck, field, and/or GY when you Tribute all three main Ritual Monsters.

Deck Building Strategy

• Ritual Consistency: Run multiple copies of "Mitsurugi Ritual" and searchers like "Saji" to ensure you can Ritual Summon consistently.

• Tribute Fodder: Include Level 4 Reptiles and other monsters that can serve as Ritual Material.

• Protection: "Sacred Boundary" protects your Ritual Monsters from Extra Deck threats. Essential for maintaining board presence.