Best Anti-Spell Festival Event Decks

These are the top decks for the Anti-Spell Festival Event in Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel starting on November 17, running until November 29! Choose your cards wisely as you create your Deck for the event, and let this article help out with ideas!

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Anti-Spell Traptrix

Main Deck: 44 Cards
x3	x3	x3	x3	x3
x3	x3	x1	x3	x3
x3	x3	x3	x2	x2
x2	x1
Extra Deck: 15 Cards
x2	x2	x1	x1	x1
x1	x1	x2	x2	x1
x1

Deck Breakdown

Monsters

Spells

Traps

Extra

Rarity	Name	Qty
	Maxx "C"	3
	Ash Blossom & Joyous Spring	3
	Lord of the Heavenly Prison	3
	Traptrix Myrmeleo	3
	Traptrix Vesiculo	1
	Traptrix Mantis	3
	Traptrix Dionaea	3
	Parallel eXceed	3

Rarity	Name	Qty
	Solemn Judgment	3
	Solemn Strike	3
	Infinite Impermanence	1
	Trap Trick	3
	Ice Dragon's Prison	2
	The Phantom Knights of Shade Brigandine	2
	Gravedigger's Trap Hole	1
	Compulsory Evacuation Device	3
	Traptrix Trap Hole Nightmare	2
	Floodgate Trap Hole	2

Rarity	Name	Qty
	Traptrix Rafflesia	2
	Traptrix Allomerus	2
	Traptrix Sera	2
	Traptrix Cularia	2
	I:P Masquerena	1
	Knightmare Unicorn	1
	Accesscode Talker	1
	Apollousa, Bow of the Goddess	1
	Divine Arsenal AA-ZEUS - Sky Thunder	1
	Number 41: Bagooska the Terribly Tired Tapir	1
	Knightmare Phoenix	1

Deck Explanation

For an event that only permits Monster Cards and Trap Cards, the Traptrix archive would definitely thrive in such special conditions for their ability to constantly set Normal Trap Cards. Its playstyle presures the opponent to stop the Traptrix monsters from getting a full backrow of Trap Cards waiting to be triggered.

Anti-Spell Superheavy Samurai

Main Deck: 41 Cards
x3	x3	x3	x3	x3
x3	x3	x3	x3	x3
x2	x2	x2	x1	x1
x1	x1	x1	x1
Extra Deck: 15 Cards
x2	x1	x1	x1	x1
x1	x1	x2	x2	x1
x1	x3

Deck Breakdown

Monsters

Spells

Traps

Extra

Rarity	Name	Qty
	Ash Blossom & Joyous Spring	3
	Maxx "C"	3
	Superheavy Samurai Big Benkei	1
	Superheavy Samurai Wagon	3
	Gameciel, the Sea Turtle Kaiju	2
	Superheavy Samurai Battleball	2
	Superheavy Samurai Big Waraji	2
	Superheavy Samurai Soulbuster Gauntlet	1
	Superheavy Samurai Soulhorns	1
	Superheavy Samurai Flutist	1
	Superheavy Samurai Soulpiercer	3
	Superheavy Samurai Scales	3
	Superheavy Samurai Trumpeter	3
	Superheavy Samurai Soulpeacemaker	3
	Jizukiru, the Star Destroying Kaiju	3
	Superheavy Samurai Magnet	2
	Superheavy Samurai Fist	1
	Superheavy Samurai Thief	3
	Superheavy Samurai Soulclaw	1

Rarity	Name	Qty
	Superheavy Samurai Swordmaster Musashi	1
	Superheavy Samurai Beast Kyubi	1
	Superheavy Samurai Warlord Susanowo	2
	Superheavy Samurai Steam Train King	1
	Gear Gigant X	1
	Baronne de Fleur	1
	Superheavy Samurai Ogre Shutendoji	2
	Superheavy Samurai Stealth Ninja	1
	Superheavy Samurai Scarecrow	3
	Number 41: Bagooska the Terribly Tired Tapir	1
	Superheavy Samurai Ninja Sarutobi	1

Deck Explanation

A very rare kind of Deck where only one kind of card is played, the Superheavy Samurais are usually run with only Monster Cards within the Deck. The Deck plays using only the monsters' effects to play out their combos. Even more uniquely is that their defense doubles as their offense, being able to attack while in Defense Position using its DEF instead of its ATK.

Anti-Spell Tri-Brigade

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

Deck Breakdown

Monsters

Spells

Traps

Extra

Rarity	Name	Qty
	Rescue Cat	3
	Effect Veiler	3
	Nibiru, the Primal Being	2
	Maxx "C"	3
	Mist Valley Apex Avian	1
	PSY-Framegear Gamma	2
	Tri-Brigade Kitt	3
	Tri-Brigade Fraktall	2
	Mist Valley Thunderbird	1
	Tri-Brigade Nervall	3
	Tri-Brigade Kerass	3
	Lyrilusc - Turquoise Warbler	3
	Lyrilusc - Cobalt Sparrow	2
	Lyrilusc - Sapphire Swallow	2
	PSY-Frame Driver	1

Rarity	Name	Qty
	Infinite Impermanence	3
	Jar of Avarice	1
	Tri-Brigade Revolt	1

Rarity	Name	Qty
	PSY-Framelord Omega	1
	Number F0: Utopic Draco Future	1
	Salamangreat Almiraj	1
	Ancient Warriors Oath - Double Dragon Lords	1
	Tri-Brigade Shuraig the Ominous Omen	2
	Simorgh, Bird of Sovereignty	1
	Apollousa, Bow of the Goddess	1
	Accesscode Talker	1
	Lyrilusc - Assembled Nightingale	2
	Number F0: Utopic Future	1
	Tri-Brigade Ferrijit the Barren Blossom	1
	Tri-Brigade Bearbrumm the Rampant Rampager	1
	Tri-Brigade Rugal the Silver Sheller	1

Deck Explanation

Even with the lack of Spell Cards, Tri-Brigades can still play around this handicap and even flourish when the right conditions are met. So long as resources are in the Graveyard--especifically Winged Beast monsters--the Deck can summon its ace monsters like Shuraig the Omious Omen.

Anti-Spell Adamancipator

Main Deck: 42 Cards
x3	x3	x3	x3	x3
x3	x3	x3	x3	x2
x2	x1	x1	x1	x2
x2	x2	x2
Extra Deck: 15 Cards
x1	x1	x1	x1	x1
x1	x1	x1	x1	x1
x1	x1	x1	x1	x1

Deck Breakdown

Monsters

Spells

Traps

Extra

Rarity	Name	Qty
	Nibiru, the Primal Being	3
	Lord of the Heavenly Prison	2
	Morphing Jar	1
	Adamancipator Researcher	3
	Koa'ki Meiru Supplier	3
	Koa'ki Meiru Guardian	3
	Block Dragon	3
	Doki Doki	3
	Adamancipator Seeker	3
	Adamancipator Analyzer	2
	Parallel eXceed	3
	Prank-Kids Rocksies	3
	Nemeses Corridor	1

Rarity	Name	Qty
	Infinite Impermanence	2
	Solemn Strike	2
	Solemn Judgment	2
	Gozen Match	2

Rarity	Name	Qty
	Thunder Dragon Colossus	1
	Borreload Savage Dragon	1
	Adamancipator Risen - Dragite	1
	Baronne de Fleur	1
	I:P Masquerena	1
	Union Carrier	1
	Knightmare Unicorn	1
	Mekk-Knight Crusadia Avramax	1
	Apollousa, Bow of the Goddess	1
	Underworld Goddess of the Closed World	1
	Adamancipator Risen - Raptite	1
	Gallant Granite	1
	Prank-Kids Meow-Meow-Mu	1
	Prank-Kids Dodo-Doodle-Doo	1

Deck Explanation

Adamancipators are notorious for being able to fill a filed with various boss monsters, and it can still do so without the support of Spell Cards.The ability to synergize with a wide variety of Rock-type monsters, along with its ability to constantly Special Summon. makes it dangerous to deal with. This might very well be one of the most flexible, and most dangerous Decks to encounter in the Anti-Spell Festival.

Anti-Spell Phantom Knights Burning Abyss

Main Deck: 42 Cards
x3	x3	x3	x3	x2
x2	x2	x2	x2	x2
x1	x1	x1	x1	x1
x1	x3	x3	x2	x1
x1
Extra Deck: 15 Cards
x1	x1	x1	x1	x1
x1	x1	x1	x1	x1
x1	x1	x1	x1	x1

Deck Breakdown

Monsters

Spells

Traps

Extra

Rarity	Name	Qty
	Tour Guide From the Underworld	3
	Ash Blossom & Joyous Spring	3
	Nibiru, the Primal Being	2
	The Phantom Knights of Ancient Cloak	2
	The Phantom Knights of Silent Boots	2
	Graff, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss	1
	Farfa, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss	1
	Fantastical Dragon Phantazmay	2
	Danger!? Jackalope?	2
	Danger!? Tsuchinoko?	2
	The Phantom Knights of Torn Scales	3
	The Phantom Knights of Stained Greaves	1
	Kagemucha Knight	3
	Cir, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss	1
	The Phantom Knights of Ragged Gloves	1
	Libic, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss	1

Rarity	Name	Qty
	Infinite Impermanence	3
	Jar of Avarice	2
	The Phantom Knights of Shade Brigandine	1
	Phantom Knights' Fog Blade	3
	Phantom Knights' Wing	1

Rarity	Name	Qty
	Number F0: Utopic Draco Future	1
	Dante, Traveler of the Burning Abyss	1
	Beatrice, Lady of the Eternal	1
	Arc Rebellion Xyz Dragon	1
	Cherubini, Ebon Angel of the Burning Abyss	1
	I:P Masquerena	1
	Knightmare Unicorn	1
	The Phantom Knights of Rusty Bardiche	1
	Accesscode Talker	1
	Number F0: Utopic Future	1
	Leviair the Sea Dragon	1
	The Phantom Knights of Break Sword	1
	Downerd Magician	1
	Raider's Knight	1
	Knightmare Phoenix	1

Deck Explanation

The consistency and ability to use Trap Cards of their benefit brings the Phantom Knights Burning Abyss Deck well into the Anti-Spell Festival format. Part-control for its ability to neutralize Special Summoned monsters, part-aggro for high-powered monsters with powerful effects, this Deck gains more and more resouraces the longer the Duel gets.

Anti-Spell Sharks

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

Deck Breakdown

Monsters

Spells

Traps

Extra

Rarity	Name	Qty
	Effect Veiler	2
	Maxx "C"	3
	Ash Blossom & Joyous Spring	3
	Nibiru, the Primal Being	1
	Beautunaful Princess	3
	Abyss Shark	3
	Gameciel, the Sea Turtle Kaiju	1
	Silent Angler	3
	Buzzsaw Shark	3
	Lifeless Leaffish	2
	Silent Sea Nettle	2
	Crystal Shark	3
	Left-Hand Shark	1
	Right-Hand Shark	1
	Lantern Shark	2

Rarity	Name	Qty
	Infinite Impermanence	3
	Red Reboot	2
	Threatening Roar	3

Rarity	Name	Qty
	Number F0: Utopic Draco Future	1
	Toadally Awesome	1
	Bahamut Shark	2
	Number 4: Stealth Kragen	1
	Number C101: Silent Honor DARK	1
	N.As.H. Knight	1
	CXyz N.As.Ch. Knight	1
	Number C107: Neo Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon	1
	Divine Arsenal AA-ZEUS - Sky Thunder	1
	Number F0: Utopic Future	1
	Full Armored Black Ray Lancer	1
	Stealth Kragen Spawn	2
	CXyz Barian Hope	1

Deck Explanation

One of the most iconic Xyz-based Decks, Sharks can still operate well--albeit a little slower thanks to the lack of Spell Cards--under the rules of the Anti-Spell Festival. Its ability to flex between an aggressive playstyle and stalling through negation seamlessly makes this Deck very powerful, especially ass not a lot of options to respond against its monsters' effects are available.

Anti-Spell Kaiju Crusadia

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

Deck Breakdown

Monsters

Spells

Traps

Extra

Rarity	Name	Qty
	Maxx "C"	3
	Gameciel, the Sea Turtle Kaiju	1
	Crusadia Arboria	3
	Crusadia Maximus	3
	Radian, the Multidimensional Kaiju	3
	Gadarla, the Mystery Dust Kaiju	3
	Thunder King, the Lightningstrike Kaiju	3
	Jizukiru, the Star Destroying Kaiju	3
	World Legacy - "World Crown"	2
	World Legacy - "World Lance"	1
	Crusadia Reclusia	3
	Crusadia Leonis	3
	Crusadia Draco	3
	Parallel eXceed	3

Rarity	Name	Qty
	Infinite Impermanence	3

Rarity	Name	Qty
	I:P Masquerena	1
	Knightmare Unicorn	1
	Borrelsword Dragon	1
	Accesscode Talker	1
	Apollousa, Bow of the Goddess	1
	Mekk-Knight Crusadia Avramax	1
	Crusadia Magius	1
	Crusadia Equimax	2
	Crusadia Regulex	3
	Crusadia Spatha	3

Deck Explanation

This Deck uses the Crusadia archetype to be the heavy-hitters for the Deck, its stronger Link Monsters being especially stronger against Special Summoned monsters. The Kaijus are the supplement to this Deck, being able to remove pesky and usually unremovable Monsters from the field, while being additional support by boosting Crusadia Link Monsters' ATK while being in Link Marker-pointed Monster Zones.

Anti-Spell Eldlich

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

Deck Breakdown

Monsters

Spells

Traps

Extra

Rarity	Name	Qty
	Eldlich the Golden Lord	3
	Lord of the Heavenly Prison	3

Rarity	Name	Qty
	Infinite Impermanence	3
	Solemn Judgment	1
	Solemn Strike	2
	Gozen Match	3
	Gravedigger's Trap Hole	3
	Trap Trick	1
	Eldlixir of Scarlet Sanguine	3
	Ice Dragon's Prison	3
	Summon Limit	3
	Torrential Tribute	3
	Conquistador of the Golden Land	1
	Huaquero of the Golden Land	3
	Dogmatika Punishment	3
	Ring of Destruction	2

Rarity	Name	Qty
	Superdreadnought Rail Cannon Juggernaut Liebe	3
	Superdreadnought Rail Cannon Gustav Max	3
	Number XX: Utopic Dark Infinity	2
	Divine Arsenal AA-ZEUS - Sky Thunder	1
	Galaxy-Eyes Cipher X Dragon	1
	Skypalace Gangaridai	2
	Number 77: The Seven Sins	1
	Number 84: Pain Gainer	2

Deck Explanation

Among the regular Decks that do not need that many monsters, Eldlich Decks do not need to change much in their playstyle. However, it is also through the Anti-Spell Festival's unique rules that it can fainlly go all-in with using Trap Cards as majority of its Deck Recipe. Eldlich the Golden Lord and Lord of Heavenly Prison are the only monsters needed for this Deck; everything else is a disruption to the opponent.

Anti-Spell Swordsoul

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

Deck Breakdown

Monsters

Spells

Traps

Extra

Rarity	Name	Qty
	Swordsoul of Mo Ye	3
	Ash Blossom & Joyous Spring	3
	Effect Veiler	3
	Maxx "C"	3
	Ghost Ogre & Snow Rabbit	3
	Archnemeses Protos	1
	PSY-Framegear Gamma	2
	Incredible Ecclesia, the Virtuous	2
	Swordsoul of Taia	3
	Tenyi Spirit - Adhara	1
	Swordsoul Strategist Longyuan	2
	Tenyi Spirit - Vishuda	2
	Tenyi Spirit - Ashuna	1
	PSY-Frame Driver	1
	Nemeses Corridor	1

Rarity	Name	Qty
	Infinite Impermanence	3
	Solemn Strike	2
	Solemn Judgment	1
	Swordsoul Blackout	3

Rarity	Name	Qty
	Thunder Dragon Colossus	1
	Borreload Savage Dragon	1
	Swordsoul Grandmaster - Chixiao	2
	Baronne de Fleur	1
	Swordsoul Supreme Sovereign - Chengying	1
	Swordsoul Sinister Sovereign - Qixing Longyuan	1
	Accesscode Talker	1
	Knightmare Unicorn	1
	Yazi, Evil of the Yang Zing	1
	Baxia, Brightness of the Yang Zing	2
	Shaman of the Tenyi	1
	Monk of the Tenyi	2

Deck Explanation

Swordsouls do not need that many Spell Cards to operate well in standard Duels; the removal of Spell Cards during the Anti-Spell Festival does not hinder a normal Deck at all. If anything, it also becomes stronger due to the lack of immediate counters without having to wait a turn. With the right card, the Swordsoul user can immediately finish their first turn with two boss monsters off the bat.

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