Best Decks for World Championship 2024 Qualifiers

Want the best possible shot to climb the ranked ladder of Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel's World Championship Qualifier this year? Check out our more condensed tier list of Decks that can let players climb the ladder to the Regional Qualifier Round of the 2024 Qualifiers!

Best Decks for World Championship Qualifiers 2024

NOTE: The list of cards below are not numbered or ranked in any way. These Decks stand in equal footing with one another in our belief as the best Decks for the event.

Horus

There's a reason that in this current patch, a Horus card is the #1 Card Finisher according to in-game statistics. The Deck is plenty powerful with its Level 8 Main Deck monsters that are easy to summon, and it also enjoys a surprising level of flexibility in using various Deck Engines and archetypes to support it.

Options for this Deck include Phantom Knights, Kashtira, Resonators, Adventurers, Therion, Invoked, Tearlaments, Snake-Eyes, Synchrons, Auroradon, and so much more. For a Horus player, the world is currently their oyster, and options are too many to count.

Sample Deck Recipe

Main Deck: 42 cards
x3	x3	x3	x3	x3
x3	x2	x2	x1	x1
x1	x1	x1	x3	x2
x2	x1	x1	x1	x2
x1	-	-	-	-
Extra Deck: 15 cards
x1	x1	x1	x1	x1
x1	x1	x1	x1	x1
x1	x1	x1	x1	x1

Fire King Snake-Eyes

Fire King Snake-Eyes is the Deck that dominated the TCG and OCG as of late, and it has finally arrived in Master Duel. However, the meta here is a lot more open compared to other formats, and some of the Snake-Eyes cards have been affected by the most recent Banlist Update.

Nevertheless, the Fire Kings finally have the support cards they needed to rise up the tier list among archetypes, and allows them to be more aggressive at the same time. This is all thanks to Ponix, who happens to be a Level 1 FIRE monster.

Fire King Snake-Eyes Deck List & Card Guide

Sample Deck Recipe

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

Sky Strikers

The Sky Strikers were already consistent over the past year, but they have almost always been a one-note playstyle revolving around Kagari, Shizuku and Hayate, as well as stopping plays with the help of Widow Anchor.

Now, with the new support added thanks to the Lord of Dimensions Selection Pack, this Deck now has far more options for a more aggressive playstyle. This is further pushed now that Sky Striker Mobilize - Engage! is fully Unlimited in the banlist as of June 7, 2024.

Sky Strikers Deck List and Card Guide

Sample Deck Recipe

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

Labrynth

Ever since the introduction of Transaction Rollback, Labrynth has been one of the best Control Decks in the game. It only got more consistent once Arias the Labrynth Butler was added to get their key boss monsters on the field as soon as possible, and the Trap Card recursion gets rolling.

It also has its options to be using Deck Engines, which includes Unchained and Kashtira.

Labrynth Deck List & Card Guide

Sample Deck Recipe

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

Floowandereeze

The only notable hit for Floowandereeze players since last year is the fact that Floowandereeze & Empen is now Limited, but most versions of this Deck run that boss monster at 1 copy already.

That hit only opened up more boss options, including its higher-leveled counterpart Floowandereeze & Snowl, and more players have begun adding Harpie's Feather Storm as additional control over the Duel.

Floowandereeze Deck List & Card Guide

Sample Deck Recipe

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

Mathmech

Mathmech only got stronger over the months this past year, and especially when the Cyberse support cards made their debut. Cards like Firewall Defenser, Cyberse Desavewurm, Link Decoder and Firewall Dragon Darkfluid - Neo Tempest Terahertz.

At one point, this was the undisputed best Deck to use in the Ranked Ladder. Now, despite hits in the banlist like Mathmech Diameter becoming Limited and Parallel eXceed now marked as Semi-Limted, Mathmech remains a strong contender if it manages to go through its combo unscathed.

Mathmech Deck List & Card Guide

Sample Deck Recipe

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

Vanquish Soul

Vanquish Soul has been fairly untouched since its debut last year, and is in a very stable place in the meta. Its ability to evade targeted effects by constantly swapping monsters out of the field is unmatched.

It can be quite a complicated Deck to go up against because of its swap effects, and playing against it is equally as confusing as they can flip the situation at any given time--so long as they have the right monsters with the right Attribute in their hand.

Vanquish Soul Deck List & Card Guide

Sample Deck Recipe

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

Bystial Branded

Branded Despia has had hit after hit since last year's World Championship Qualifiers, and so many of the cards that made them strong for so long have had restrictions placed to whittle down the Deck's strength. These include Branded Fusion and Branded Opening, two crucial cards in the archetype, now currently put as Limited.

The introduction of the Bystial Deck engine is crucial for this Deck's resurgence, and it further increased its options in the Extra Deck for boss monsters. Players can see some success piloting this Fusion-centric Deck if the odds favor them, but the rise of of non-LIGHT and non-DARK Decks in the higher tiers of the meta can be a difficult matchup.

Bystial Branded Deck List & Card Guide

Sample Deck Recipe

Main Deck: 40 cards
x3	x3	x2	x2	x2
x2	x1	x1	x12	x1
x1	x1	x1	x1	x1
x3	x2	x1	x1	x3
x1	-	-	-	-
Extra Deck: 15 cards
x1	x1	x1	x1	x1
x1	x3	x1	x1	x1
x1	x1	x1	-	-

Supreme King Z-ARC

A surprising entry, but with the release of cards that support the Supreme King cards in the Lord of Dimensions Selection Pack, this finally gave the Pendulum Magicians and Supreme King cards crucial cards for combos and utility.

These cards include Supreme King Dragon Lightwurm, Supreme King Gate Magician and Exceed the Pendulum.

Once they have their combos rolling in, it will be extremely hard to stop this Deck, especially once they make it to their boss monsters.

Z-ARC Pendulum Magician Deck List & Guide

Note: Our current Deck List for the Z-ARC Pendulum Magician will be subjected to a revamp soon with a more updated Deck List, stay tuned!

Sample Deck Recipe

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

Rescue-ACE

At first, the Rescue-ACE Deck was underwhelming as when they first arrived in Master Duel they did not have the stronger cards that defined their playstyle. Once they got added in like Rescue-ACE Preventer, EMERGENCY! and the Diabellstar Deck Engine, they skyrocketed immediately as one of the best Control Decks.

Just a combo alone with Rescue-ACE Turbulence is a one-card setup, allowing the player to set up to four Spell Cards and/or Trap Cards in one fell swoop. Only a handful of Decks can set up that quickly and easily.

Rescue-ACE Deck List & Card Guide

Sample Deck Recipe

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

Honorable Mentions for World Championship Qualifiers 2024

Other Strong Decks for World Championship Qualifiers

With so many possible Decks to run, there are a lot of Decks that players must expect while climbing for a chance to qualify for the Regional Qualifiers on June 21st. These are more plausible Decks that Duelists might use!

Tearlaments	Swordsoul Tenyi
Traptrix	Salamangreat
Mannadium	Ghostrick Purrely
Armored Xyz Shark	Gold Pride P.U.N.K
Generaider	Chimera Illusion
Kashtira	Ghoti
Unchained	Anti-Meta Stun
Gate Guardian	Hungry Burger Nouvelles
Mikanko	Marincess
Dinomorphia	Umi Control
Naturia Runick	Blackwings

Specific Cards to Watch Out in World Championship Qualifiers 2024

Garunix Eternity, Hyang of the Fire Kings

Any Deck that can go for a Rank 8 Xyz Monster can easily go into Garunix Eternity, Hyang of the Fire Kings. As soon as it gets Xyz Summoned, it immediately gets to clear out and destroy all other monsters on the field in one fell swoop.

It can also destroy a Spell/Trap Card on the field once per turn, and it enjoys an ATK boost when its effect resolves properly.

Nibiru, the Primal Being

Most Decks that rely on repeated summons, whether Normal or Special, easily go past 5 summons in a single turn or more, depending on the combo and extensions they have available.

Having a copy or two of Nibiru, the Primal Being would be a good deterrent when it comes to clearing the field after a massive combo. Just make sure none of the cards sent to the GY have effects that trigger after being sent there.

Sinful Spoils of Subversion - Snake-Eye

Probably one of the strongest Spell Cards in the game right now, expect a copy or two of Sinful Spoils of Subversion - Snake-Eye to be added in various Decks, simply for the fact that it can turn boss mosnters into Continuous Spells/Traps to deal with them safely.

The fact that this card's only restriction is that it has a hard once-per-turn clause means any Deck can make use of this card.

Salamangreat Raging Phoenix

With Fire Kings, Salamangreat and Snake-Eyes spearheading FIRE as the strongest Attribute in Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel right now, the new Salamangreat Raging Phoenix is a suitalbe Extra Deck Monster worthy of consideration.

It can keep Special Summoning itself from the GY whenever a FIRE monster you control gets destroyed. It also enjoys an ATK boost after this Special Summon, making it a powerful boss monster that can end games.

S:P Little Knight

Expect S:P Little Knight to show up in every single Deck due to its Quick Effect. Being able to banish a card upon being Link Summoned is a great effect, and it can banish two cards from the field until the End Phase, buying enough time depending on the circumstances.

This is an especially powerful combo that goes together with I:P Masquerena, allowing to Link Summon during the opponent's turn, and triggering this Link Monster's effect in the process.

Super Polymerization

For Fusion-centric Decks, Super Polymerization is one of the biggest outs available in the game. When used right, this results in boss monsters being summoned on any possible turn using monsters on both fields as material--and the opponent cannot respond to its activation at all.

Make sure to run as many copies as you have of this Quick-Play Spell; one proper use to summon monsters like Mudragon, Garura or Predaplant Dragostapelia could be a Duel-winning play.

Sky Striker Mobilize - Engage!

Sky Striker Mobilize - Engage!
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When Master Duel first launched, Sky Striker Mobilize - Engage! was first set as Limited due to its ability to recycle Spell Cards and maintain card advantage. Eventually, it was then made to Semi-Limited thanks to various adjustments in the meta.

It was not until the June 7, 2024 Banlist Update that, alongside new support cards, Sky Strikers now have this powerful searcher fully Unlimited. Expect theorycrafters to find way to use this Spell Card aggressively outside of Sky Striker Decks.

Transaction Rollback

Transaction Rollback is one of the newest Trap Cards added with the release of the Ride Into the Future Selection Pack, with can make use of Trap Cards from both players' Graveyards, depending on which effect it activates. With Decks that makes use of hand traps like Evenly Matched or Infinite Impermanence, expect this to be an option among all Decks.

Decks that are heavy on Trap Cards, like Labrynth, Dinomorphia or Traptrix among others will make good use of this new card, so players beware on what Trap Cards you have in your own Graveyard.

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