Drytron Fairy is a Drytron deck in Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel. Check out the core deck list, key combos, how to play & counter as well as F2P or budget options!

Drytron Fairy Deck List

Main Deck: 40 cards
x3	x3	x3	x3	x2
x2	x2	x2	x2	x2
x1	x1	x1	x1	x3
x3	x3	x2	x1	x1
x1
Extra Deck: 15 cards
x1	x1	x1	x1	x2
x1	x1	x1	x1	x1
x1	x1	x1	x1	x1

Drytron Fairy Deck Breakdown

Tier Evaluation

Tier Ranking
Tier 1
Deck Archetype		Deck Difficulty
Control		Hard
Deck Evaluation
Drytron Decks Ritual Summon tributes do not focus on Levels, but on their respecitve ATKs Lots of Fairy-type support synergizes well with Drytron, most specific of which are Heralds Can be quite hard to defeat once key monsters and cards are in place, including hand traps

Drytron Fairy Deck Guide: How to Play

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Playstyle and Win Condition

Playstyle and Win Condition

When Master Duel first launched in January 2022, Drytron was seen as the best Deck due to its unique take on Ritual Monsters, using ATK instead of Levels as part of its requirement. It also had powerful boss monsters, both in the Main Deck and in the Extra Deck.

The archetype has had its hits in the banlist every now and then, but in 2025 it has gotten some new life with new cards added in the most recent Dragons' Reincarnation Selection Pack!

Main Deck Cards

Alpha Thuban, Gamma Eltanin and Zeta Aldhibah all retain their spots in the Main Deck, as they are key parts of the Deck--often added at three copies each. Alpha searches the Ritual Monsters, Gamma brings back monsters from the GY that meets 2000 ATK, and Zeta adds the Ritual Spell Card needed.

The newest addition is Drytron Nu II, which while it can only be Special Summoned via effect, it gives a free search for any "Drytron" monster from the Deck.

Ritual Boss Monsters

Normally, the main Ritual Monster to prioritize is Herald of Ultimateness, because of its ability to negate Special Summon effects, or Spell and Trap Cards by discarding Fairy-type monsters. However, with the scarcity of Fairy-types in a Drytron Deck, it is best to have the Drytron Ritual Monsters ready.

Meteonis Quadrantids is immune to Spell and Trap Card effects, and can nuke them all if only two cards or less were used as material for its Ritual Summon. Meteonis Draconids is its counter part for Effect Monsters, and it can clear out all Special Summoned monsters on summon through banishing and sending to the GY.

Added to the Deck is the new Drytron Meteonis DA Draconids. It provides immunity from card destruction effects to all other Drytron monsters, and can negate the activation of monster effects once per turn. Its floating effect is the cherry on top, as it can Special Summon the other two Drytron Ritual Monsters for free if this card gets sent to the GY thanks to the opponent.

Ritual Support for Drytron

All of the classes Ritual Support that can be found in a Drytron Deck are still viable to this day. Both Eva and Herald of Orange Light are now unrestricted from the banlist, allowing players to run with the Herald cards as they please.

Cyber Angel Benten is crucial for LIGHT Fairy Decks, which can a way to get to Diviner of the Herald. Cyber Emergency is the resident searcher for the "Drytron Cards", and Herald of Mirage Lights is a negation effect for protection too.

The newest of the bunch is Dyna Mondo, which is a Link Monster specifically meant to support any Ritual Monster archetype.

Core Combos and Interactions

Zeta + Alpha + Benten

This is your main trio for fetching the very base play you need. Have a Ritual Spell, have a Ritual Monster, and have a card that can fetch Diviner or more Bentens (Benten can add another Benten to your hand if sent to the GY via tribute). When special summoning both Zeta and Alpha, make sure to use Benten as your tribute.

Gamma into Link Summon/XYZ

Gamma can instantly summon 2 cards into the field as long as you have extra Drytrons on your GY. This can be potentially comboed into a Fafnir for an easy ritual summoning + a card with 2000 atk points in atk position, or use as a Link Summon together with more creatures to potentially summon Accesscode Talker, or use as an XYZ to summon Lyrilusc to get a Zeus on MP2.

Diviner of the Herald into Fetch/Destroy

An easy destroy/fetch tool depending on your need. Make sure to get Diviner via Benten if you have no more Bentens in your Deck as Herald of the Arc Light can easily fetch Herald of Ultimateness.

Drytron Nova into Linkuriboh/Relinquished Anima

A simple trick to get a Link 1 card into the field while offsetting Drytron Nova's negative effect. Sending the summoned Drytron to the GY also allows it to be used that can potentially combo into Benten + another Drytron again.

Lyrilusc - Assembled Nightingale into Zeus

An easy way to get Zeus out of the extra deck. Make Lyrilusc attack on battle phase then proceed to Main Phase 2. Xyz summon Downerd Magician then Xyz summon Downerd Magician to easily get a 4 material Zeus.

Budget Drytron Fairy: F2P Friendly

Lower Rarity Replacements

	If you don't have resources for board wipes (especially for back row) Mystical Space Typhoon can help alleviate the deck cost.
	Another quick spell that can aid in taking down back row cards. Works well with Drytron since you have several cards that can easily be thrown away in the GY.
	A cheaper Hand Trap that works wonders against decks that uses the GY as their second hand or decks that rely on GY synergies.
	A relatively cheaper card than the more commonly used I:P Masquerena for Drytrons. However, it has less safety than Masquerena as Masquerena allows Accesscode Talker a safe turn thanks to its effect.
	Against mirror matches. Negate their primary negate tool!

Drytron Fairy Counters: How to Beat

Deck Counters

Eldlich

Eldlich has nasty negates like Skill Drain that can greatly hinder your combos. This is our primary reason to slot in more back row removals to get rid of Eldlich's traps.

Eldlich Budget Deck List and Card Guide

Best Cards to Tech Against Drytron Fairy

	Nibiru, the Primal Being
	Can potentially cancel your link summons/Drytrons. Just don't wait too long to use it or you might get countered by Herald of Ultimateness.
	Maxx "C"
	Gives insane value as Drytrons revolve around special summoning cards.
	Called by the Grave
	Can heavily negate your combos especially if Benten is targeted.
	Dimensional Fissure
	Completely blocks your Drytron combos.
	Forbidden Droplet
	Stops your Herald of Ultimateness from negating enemies.

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