Return (technique)

Return is a technique used in OTKs, by removing monsters with high attack points from play, and then using either Dimension Fusion, or Return From the Different Dimension to "return" those monsters to the field. This technique has been a large part of many decks, such as Bazoo Return, Dark Armed Return, and Diamond Dude Turbo (or D.D.T. for short). This has led to Limiting or banning Dimension Fusion and Return From the Different Dimension, and key cards that helped remove monsters from play, like Chaos Sorcerer. Though, Chaos Sorcerer has slowly begun to return to the game.

Many deck types are no longer capable of running the "return" technique, as they do not have enough removal power or speed, due to the Limiting and/or Forbidding of some cards. DARK based decks became infamous for the "return" technique with the release of the booster set Phantom Darkness. The set included powerful cards such as Dark Armed Dragon and Rainbow Dark Dragon, as well as cards that could easily move other DARK monsters to the grave, where they could be removed for the effects of either two of the Dragons, and then allowed for an easy return.

The only current deck types that can see use from the return technique are Blackwings, for their synergy with The Dark Creator, Dark Armed Dragon, and Blackwing - Vayu the Emblem of Honor; Twilight, for the combination of Lightsworn cards and DARK monsters, fueled by Dark Armed Dragon; and PLANT based decks that use the battle position manipulating effect of Black Rose Dragon.