Altergeist is a control deck in Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel. Check out the core deck list, key combos, as well as how to play & counters!

Altergeist Deck List

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

Altergeist Breakdown

Monsters

Spells

Traps

Extra

Rarity	Name	Qty
	Maxx "C"	3
	Ash Blossom & Joyous Spring	3
	Altergeist Multifaker	2
	Altergeist Meluseek	3
	Altergeist Silquitous	2
	Altergeist Marionetter	3
	Altergeist Pookuery	1
	Altergeist Kunquery	1

Rarity	Name	Qty
	Raigeki	1
	Harpie's Feather Duster	1
	Pot of Extravagance	3

Rarity	Name	Qty
	Infinite Impermanence	3
	Solemn Judgment	3
	Evenly Matched	2
	Skill Drain	2
	Altergeist Protocol	2
	Personal Spoofing	3
	Altergeist Manifestation	2

Rarity	Name	Qty
	Altergeist Memorygant	1
	Linkuriboh	1
	Relinquished Anima	1
	Salamangreat Almiraj	1
	Knightmare Unicorn	1
	I:P Masquerena	1
	Selene, Queen of the Master Magicians	1
	Accesscode Talker	1
	Underworld Goddess of the Closed World	1
	Altergeist Hexstia	3
	Knightmare Phoenix	1
	Altergeist Primebanshee	2

Tier Evaluation

Tier Ranking
Rogue Tier
Deck Archetype		Deck Difficulty
Control		Medium
Deck Evaluation
Link Summon-centric Deck has a lot of Trap Card support If this Deck can set up, it can be annoying to go up against its playstyle due to various effects Doesn't have the most impressive card stats, but makes it up for it with powerful control and card effects

Altergeist Deck Guide: How to Play

Playstyle and Win Condition

Altergeist is an archetype of Spellcaster Monsters with various Attributes. Their theme resembles female cybernetic creatures.
Altergeist's playstyle revolves around effect disruptions and negations while slowly swarming the field with the help of Multifaker.

Altergeist Multifaker is the deck's main monster. Its effect lets you Special Summon itself from hand if you activated a Trap Card.
Multifaker has another effect that lets you Special Summon an Altergeist monster from the deck when it is summoned.

Altergeist Meluseek lets you add any Altergeist monster from the deck whe it is sent from field to the Graveyard.
Meluseek can also attack the opponent directly. And if it deals damage to your opponent, it can send 1 card your opponent controls to the Graveyard.

Altergeist Marionetter is the deck's main searcher of Trap cards. It sets an Altergeist Trap card directly from the deck when it is Normal Summoned.

Altergeist Silquitous is Multifaker's primary target for its effect. Silquitous has a Quick Effect that lets you bounce cards on the field.

Altergeist Kunquery provides battle protection for your Altergeist Monsters.

Altergeist Hexstia gains attack equal to the original Attack of Altergeist monster it points to. It can also negate Spell/Trap effects by tributing Altergeist monster it points to.
Hexstia has a floating effect that lets you search for any Altergeist monster from the deck.

Altergeist Protocol prevents your Altergeist card activations from being negated. Protocol can also negate an opponent's monster effect.

Altergeist Manifestation is the deck's archetypal Monster Reborn.

Personal Spoofing lets you switch between Altergeist Monster from deck to hand.

Core Combos and Interactions

Basic Setup

This is a 1-card combo to get Altergeist Multifaker to hand. Ideally, backed up with multiple Traps so that you can react well during the opponent's turn and use Multifaker's effect.

Card(s) Needed on Hand
Step	Description
1	Normal Summon Altergeist Meluseek.
2	Link Summon Linkuriboh using Altergeist Meluseek as material.
3	Activate Altergeist Meluseek's effect to add Altergeist Multifaker from the deck to hand.

Basic Setup 2

This is a 2-card combo to Summon Altergeist Hexstia.

Card(s) Needed on Hand
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Step	Description
1	Normal Summon Altergeist Marionetter. and use its effect to set Altergeist Protocol from the deck.
2	Link Summon Altergeist Hexstia using Altergeist Marionetter and Altergeist Pookuery as material.
3	Set Altergeist Protocol.

Your End Board should look like this:

No Active Field Spell
			X
-	-	-	-	-
	-	-	-	-

Note:
Altergeist Protocol can send Altergeist Hexstia to the graveyard.
Altergeist Hexstia will then add Altergeist Multifaker from the deck to hand.

Boss Monsters

	Altergeist Multifaker
	Altergeist Multifaker acts as the Combo starter of the deck. It Special Summons itself when you activate any Trap Card. Once Special Summoned, Multifaker also summons another Altergeist from the deck.
	Altergeist Hexstia
	Altergeist Hexstia can negate any Spell/Trap card and effects. It also lets you search for any Altergeist monster when it is sent to the Graveyard.

Altergeist Counters: How to Beat

Best Decks to Use Against Altergeist

Sprights

Spright Decks has a really strong Turn 1 Setup. Control decks inherently suffers when faced against such decks that can establish multiple negates right off the bat.

Spright Deck Lists
Pure		Runick		Evil★Twin
Tri-Brigade		Melffy		Gishki

Branded Despia

Branded Decks always have an answer to every response their opponents do. Branded has strong resource recovery plays that can easily bypass Altergeist's control.

Best Cards to Tech Against Altergeist

	card title
	Altergeist is a Trap heavy deck, cards that prevent the effects of Trap cards like Royal Decree and Jinzo can greatly slow down the tempo of Altergeist.
	Ash Blossom & Joyous Spring
	Ash Blossom can prevent Multifaker from swarming the field. Ash Blossom can also stop Meluseek, Marionetter, and Hexstia's search effects.
	Harpie's Feather Duster
	Altergeist is a backrow heavy deck. Cards that destroy Spell/Traps keep the deck in check and prevent them from taking control of the game.
	Denko Sekka
	Denko Sekka alone shuts down any Trap Heavy Decks that cannot negate its Summon or can bypass its Attack. Meluseek can easily remove Denko Sekka on the field assuming the opponent does not have a follow-up effect.
	Gozen Match
	Altergeist monsters have different attributes, decks that can use Gozen Match can fight well against Altergeist.

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