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General Information
This page is dedicated to helping all duelists out there that need help with their decks. If you're a duelist that needs some help, we'll build you a deck. All you have to do is post here and tell us what kind of deck you want and how much money you're willing to spend getting the cards. If you already have a deck, if you post it in the Deck Template form, we'll revise it and give you our insight. We'll also make a side deck on request, but most likely you'll be directed to this list.

Example Requests

 * Ex1: Hi, could you make me a Butterspy deck? I have a money limit of $300. ~


 * Ex2: Hey, would you look at my Butterspy deck for me? ~

We'll make it a personal project and try to make sure that you're pleased with the final product. Each deckbuilder will only take one deck at a time and they will mark it by adding their part of their username to the header of that section and will let you know when they're done with a project by replacing their name with "Finished" on the request.

Please note that it's your job to collect the cards, our job is to create the perfect decklist for you.

Rules and Guidelines

 * 1) Please check the top of this page to see if Decks for Free! is "Open", if we are "Closed", then we will not accept requests.
 * 2) Make all requests in their own section and not directly beneath another person's request. Click here to start a new request.
 * 3) Have a direction for your deck (Examples: Dark World, Burn, Spellcaster, Bounce, etc.). Random strings of cards will not be helped. Remember that if you ask for a generic theme, such as Swarm or Chaos, you're leaving your deck up to the deckbuilder's preferences. If you don't want that, be more specific in what you want.
 * 4) Please don't post a request and ask for a Meta deck, you can find a decklist for almost any meta deck on most major Yu-Gi-Oh article sites, like TCGPlayer.com or Alter Reality Games. However, if you want to post a request for a meta deck, but want a unique twist to the deck to make it less meta, you may post that, just have something in mind when you do post.
 * 5) Give us at least 2-3 weeks notice if you plan to take a deck to a tournament, it is very difficult to make a deck for a tournament with only a few days of notice.
 * 6) Remember that we do build decks on a budget, but we can't make a great deck for under $20, the modern world doesn't work like that any more, so try to have a budget closer to $40 or $50.
 * 7) Do not ask for more than one deck at a time as others will have to wait longer for the deckbuilder to get to them. If you do post more than 1 request, we will close one of them, until the other one is finished, or just remove it. Also, don't post many requests back-to-back, as that creates more work as well.
 * 8) You may request a deckbuilder to help you, please note that it will only ensure that deckbuilder's help. It will not ensure the immediate help of that deckbuilder.
 * 9) This is a free service, but we are taking time out of our lives to help you. Be courteous and respectful to us, and please don't leave us waiting for you to answer a question.
 * 10) If we believe a duelist has abandoned their request, we'll place a notice on the request warning of it's removal within 24 hours unless some activity happens, but don't count on a notice, as a request can be removed without one.
 * 11) Decks that are not signed with 4 tildes (~) will not be helped, and the request may be removed without a notice.
 * 12) We reserve the ability to delete any and all requests for with or without a reason, including having an attitude toward a deckbuilder(s) on this wiki, abandonment, or failure to follow rules.
 * 13) Completed decks will be moved to the archive after a few days. Also, if you saw a deck on your post, but your post is now gone, check the most recent archive.
 * 14) We expect that you'll have access to and/or be able to buy cards from online retailers or hobby stores, we base all card prices on TCGPlayer or Google Shopping. We can, on request, verify prices on other sites. We will automatically chose the lowest card price for you.
 * 15) This page is not a page for people to post their opinions. Please, if you want to give your opinion on someone's deck, post it on the user's talk page.
 * 16) It is highly recommended that you browse the deck galleries or archives before requesting, you may find what you're looking for there before requesting our assistance. Also, please try to update the builds in the archives or galleries by yourself before asking us, you may ask us if you don't know how to update a deck, but it helps us if you do update an old deck by yourself.
 * 17) Please post all requests at the bottom of this forum, and not at the top of the Requests section, this is for archival purposes, and makes it easier on the staff.
 * 18) Please use proper spelling, grammar, and capitalization. Don't posts requests that have "I hav dek tht nds impvmt", it will be removed without further consideration. This also applies to the title of your request.
 * 19) Please make an account and log in before posting a request. Mere IP signatures will not be accepted, because it makes it more difficult for the deckbuilders to contact you. Making an account is simple and easy, just go to the top of the page and click on “Create an account”, then follow the simple instructions. Requests signed by with mere IP addresses will be given 24 hours to make an account.
 * 20) Remember to use a Template:Decklist for all requests, if you are posting your own deck. You can also post a Screen Shot of your deck from Dueling Network, if that's quicker. But a template is preferred.
 * 21) Please do not ask about the status of your request. When a deckbuilder has taken your request they will tell you that they have taken it, and you'll see a part of their username in the request title. Again, please don't ask about the status, but do at times comment on the deck, otherwise it may be removed because there is no activity from you or a deckbuilder.

ANY REQUEST THAT DOES NOT FOLLOW THESE RULES WILL BE GIVEN 24 HOURS TO COMPLY.

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Deck Galleries
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 * If you want a deck based around a monster, such as Yubel, look in the Monster Gallery.
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= Requests =

Finished - Dragon Deck
Hello, Deckbuilders! My name is ilversayJ, and I am new to YuGiOh and card games in general. This will be my first deck, and I would like it to be based on Dragon-type cards. I know, I read Rule 3, but I will leave it up to the deckbuilder's preference. My guidelines are that more than half of the monsters in the Main Deck are Dragons, and that the strategy that you would use the deck for isn't overly complicated, since I'm still learning the game. No budget. All replies will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. IlversayJ (talk • contribs) 21:09, January 6, 2013 (UTC)


 * You are playing in the United States, right? -- Dark Ace SP ( Talk )  23:08, January 6, 2013 (UTC)


 * That is correct. IlversayJ (talk • contribs) 23:25, January 6, 2013 (UTC)

This is a Chaos Dragon version of Dragons, we focus mostly on dropping LIGHT and DARK monsters into the graveyard in order to summon Lightpulsar Dragon and Darkflare Dragon, and Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon and Lightpulsar work together and create a 2-card loop between them, Lightpulsar brings back Red-Eyes and Red-Eyes brings back Lightpulsar, that basic 2 card combo is why we have our Lightsworn monsters, simply because we need to see as many cards as possible to win, and milling them off to the grave does just that. If you don't like the Chaos version, we can try to do something more traditional. -- Dark Ace SP ( Talk )  21:28, January 16, 2013 (UTC)


 * While I like this build, I think that I would like something more traditional, if that's okay. IlversayJ (talk • contribs) 19:45, January 17, 2013 (UTC)


 * Well, would you like something based around a Dragon Archetype? We have a couple of Dragon based themes to pick from, ranging from Red-Eyes to Hieratic. -- Dark Ace SP ( Talk )  19:54, January 17, 2013 (UTC)


 * How about Malefics? IlversayJ (talk • contribs) 20:11, January 17, 2013 (UTC)

Finished - Gusto Chaos
Well guys, guess who's back? I have been out of the game almost a whole year now and wish to bring up a request that may seem strange at first. I wish to make a Gusto deck that has, you guessed it, BLS in it. I bought a LC3 and pulled him so I would love to see if my Gusto deck, the last deck I have from this game, can bring him out.No budget, thanks guys! Aporia&#39;s Apprentice (talk • contribs) 05:07, January 8, 2013 (UTC)


 * I've been trying out Gustos for a little while now, although a Chaos varient has not crossed my mind. I'll see what I can do. Hastydemon2 (talk • contribs) 16:32, January 9, 2013 (UTC)

Thanks Hasty. I hope it doesn't prove to be too much of a pain to try and make, but I think if people saw BLS jump out of a Gusto deck, they'd be shocked and dumbfounded. Thanks again, and can't wait to see it. Aporia&#39;s Apprentice (talk • contribs) 09:49, January 14, 2013 (UTC)

Alright, so this has been the most consistant build I have been able to make. It can bring out BLS fairly easily but it may not happen in every duel since most of the monsters are Wind. I tried to cut back as much of the Gustos as I could to make room for BLS and the Light and Dark Monsters it needs.

I added in Dark Simorgh only because you have enough Wind and Dark monsters to summon him also, and at times you can have both Simorgh and BLS on the field. Alchemist helps with adding and banished monster back to your hand and T-King doesn't prevent you from doing anything except use Duality so he hinders your opponent more. Krebons can be summoned by Emergency Teleport and with 5 Psychics for Teleport to hit, 3 of them can help getting to them. Kamui is maxed so you can get to the Gusto loop more. MST is maxed since any Macro/D.D. deck will render this deck useless. The traps are really not needed that much but CED helps getting rid of any Extra Deck monster that gives you trouble, and Torrential combos really nicely with Gulldo and Alchemist on the field since both of their effects will activate. If this deck doesn't work for you I can try something a little different. User:Hastydemon2 (talk • contribs) 16:13, January 14, 2013 (UTC)

The deck looks really good Hasty. Sadly I cannot seem to access DN when I am up at school, but soon I will be going home for an upcoming holiday and I will be able to test it then. Thank you again and I can't wait to try this deck. Aporia&#39;s Apprentice (talk • contribs) 21:43, January 14, 2013 (UTC)

If you have any concerns with the deck you can talk to me on my talk page and I'll be glad to tend to them. Sorry if that is a hassle to anyone, just trying to save some space here. Hastydemon2 (talk • contribs) 19:34, January 16, 2013 (UTC)

Need help with my brothers
I was going to us Forum:Institute for Proper Deck Building Skills but it looks down so... I could use some help with my deck pleas. Thank you. Yu-card (talk • contribs) 03:55, January 9, 2013 (UTC)

I thought I should let you know. I want a this deck to be heavy in Fire Fist archetype, centers around it's play style and is good for tournaments. I will be playing on DN but if it works well I will want to build it. If you respond to my request I will be away on the 11th and back late on the 12th (EST) so I will respond when I get back. Thank you. Yu-card (talk • contribs) 04:07, January 10, 2013 (UTC)

I'm back and can answer questions if you need me to.Yu-card (talk • contribs) 06:08, January 15, 2013 (UTC)

Synchro Deck
Hello Decks for Free! staff, I need your help to improve my actual Synchro deck. It's the first deck I made but now I feel it's not working how it was supposed to. Initially, the deck was oriented to summon both Cosmic Synchros, but I can't make it work anymore. Here's the actual Decklist, along with some other cards i have that can be used to replace the ones in my deck.

(*1) If the deckbuilder thinks I should center the deck in the summoning of one of the Cosmic Synchros, this card can be removed, but I would like to be able to summon both if possible. (*2) I need a Level 6 Synchro Monster to replace Brionac other than Gaia. (*3) To be replaced with Mist Wurm, I still have to buy it.

Since the deck has 45 cards, maybe making it go to 40 would be useful. Deep Sea Diva's function was making the summoning of Red Nova Dragon easier, and Skystarray was added to make a instant Catastor/Wayne with a Diva, but they can be replaced/removed if the deckbuilder thinks that they don't work on the deck. That's all, I need some advice to make the deck work better, if you think I need to include other cards, keep in mind that my budget is not big, the cheaper the cards, the best, and since I still need to buy a Mist Wurm, my budget is even smaller. (Also, I apologise for my english, I'm from Argentina and maybe I made some mistakes). Noranekoloid (talk • contribs) 05:29, January 10, 2013 (UTC)


 * If you need a Level 9 Synchro in general, maybe Ally of Justice Field Marshal would be better? It's not as great as Wurm, but it's not that bad. Also, a Flamvell Uruquizas or Iron Chain Dragon. But see the problem that I'm having is seeing how this deck is supposed to get it's tuners out consistently. The old plant deck was able to simply Lonefire Blossom into a Spore and be able to use Spore as a Level 1 tuner and a Level 4 later on by giving up the yarded Lonefire, but with newer versions of Synchro decks, there just isn't as stable an engine. But I honestly think it would be easier to focus on 1 of the Cosmic dragons, and not both. If this were Flamvell or Laval, it would be possible, but maybe not here. -- Dark Ace SP ( Talk )  20:46, January 13, 2013 (UTC)

BROOKLYN - Sky Scourge deck help?
I would like a deck based on the three Sky Scourge monsters. It seems near impossible to get these monsters out, due to the summoning conditions, but I know it can be done. This deck can be based around getting out one, but preferably two or even all three. This deck can also be more of a fun deck, but competitive enough to beat other decks. Thanks! AmorRosea (talk • contribs) 02:43, January 12, 2013 (UTC)


 * I'll take a gander at this. --User:BROOKLYN RAGE! 12:22, January 12, 2013 (UTC)


 * Thanks, BROOKLYN. AmorRosea (talk • contribs) 08:00, January 13, 2013 (UTC)


 * I have the deck ready, sorry for the delay. Will submit when I get a chance.--User:BROOKLYN RAGE! 17:31, January 16, 2013 (UTC)


 * Apologies again, but dn seems to have gone weird on me, time is now indefinite. --User:BROOKLYN RAGE! 20:26, January 17, 2013 (UTC)


 * Seems to be working, I'll upload the deck now.

Feel free to ask questions --User:BROOKLYN RAGE! 21:08, January 17, 2013 (UTC)

Manticore of Darkness Xyz Spam Help
When building my Bounzer deck, I lamented that they weren't Beast-Warriors, since I could then use them with Manticore of Darkness for Xyz spamming. That got me thinking now, though; what would it take to make an Xyz spam deck centered around Manticore? So, if you could, I'd like you to help me make one. There isn't a very strict budget limit (any card that can be gotten relatively easily - especially ones with easy to get reprints, like Photon Strike Bounzer - are game, and is assumed that I can trade for them), and there isn't any real big rules to what I want except for these three:

1. It must center around Manticore's revival effect. 2. It must be able to quickly spam Rank 6 Xyzs. 3. To fuel Manticore, the majority of the monsters have to be Beast/Beast-Warriors. Go nuts with which monsters they are, but obviously, they'll need to be able to fuel the main combo.

Thanks. Vorpal Storm Pony (talk • contribs) 19:14, January 13, 2013 (UTC)

Hi, once I had an "Ojamanticore" deck, that used the Ojamas to fuel Manticore of Darkness, but as spamming 2300 ATK monsters didn't win the duel, I stopped playing it. I'll see what can I do about it. Nephthy (talk • contribs) 21:14, January 13, 2013 (UTC)


 * *nods* I've been thinking it over, myself, and I'm gravitating toward a Fire Beast/Beast-Warrior spam with the Haze-Beasts and Fire King Avatar Qilin to keep Manticore going. Seems the most logical, especially since Qilin can dump Manticore into the graveyard and Assault of the Fire Kings can summon it out from the deck. Vorpal Storm Pony (talk • contribs) 21:30, January 13, 2013 (UTC)


 * I think most of those cards have not been released in the TCG yet. Also, you can easily dump Manticore to the grave with them, but the revival is harder. To special summon all 3, you should discard your entire hand. With the Ojamas, you can add 3 to your hand with Ojamagic or return them to your hand with Dark Factory of Mass Production or Backup Soldier, so you don't lose your entire hand in maximum 3 turns. Now, you allow cards that are not in the TCG yet, or not? If you do, I will surely include Quilin and Assault, as they are pretty good searchers, and maybe a few Haze-Beasts. Also let me know your opinion about the Ojamas, because I thnik they can make the deck better, but it depends on you. I have to go now, but I'll check your answer tomorrow. Nephthy (talk • contribs) 21:53, January 13, 2013 (UTC)


 * As a TCG player, I normally do not allow OCG-only cards in, but I'm making an exception for the Haze-Beasts and Fire Kings, since they'll be released in the next couple of weeks (if I know the cards are scheduled to be released in the TCG relatively soon, I allow people to build with them when asking for help with a deck). And I don't think you understand how Manticore works; it can be revived regardless of where you sent it to the graveyard (as long as it's not from the Banished zone), so Qilin and Spinx are great ways of getting it into the graveyard from your deck to be revived. Ojamas, from what you described, don't seem to work very well with Manticore, so I think we can safely leave them out. Vorpal Storm Pony (talk • contribs) 22:02, January 13, 2013 (UTC)


 * I didn't miss your point and I agree that Quilin, Spinx and Assault of the Fire Kings are good ways to get this card to your grave. But the revival is not free, you have to send a Beast/Beast-Warrior/Winged Beast to your grave to special summon it from your grave, and this is a high cost, you will have problems with paying this (with 3 Manticores, this is 3 monsters every turn, you lose all your cards in 2 turns). If the deck is based on Haze and Fire King, then you will have a lot of cards to mill it, but then you have to discard/tribute a lot of monsters to revive this card. Your advantage will last for only a few turns (or you won't be able to revive Manticore). And this is where Ojamas come in, as they can give you extra cards to discard. But if you don't want it, then I'll use no Ojamas, its your deck, you choose the cards, I'll find out something else.Nephthy (talk • contribs) 14:35, January 14, 2013 (UTC)


 * But as you said, your attempts to make an Ojama Manticore deck failed miserably, so that's why I'm saying no on the Ojamas. And I think you're GREATLY exaggerating the cost for Manticore; I don't NEED to bring back all three Manticores at a time, two could be used, just as well. And Haze and Fire King decks are CREATED for reviving and spamming, so I shouldn't have much trouble getting the fodder I need to get it. With as much as you're complaining about this, I feel you aren't the best person to make this deck, and as such, I'd like to respectfully request someone else take this deck up. Thanks. Vorpal Storm Pony (talk • contribs) 14:42, January 14, 2013 (UTC)


 * Well, I should have read this first... if you really want someone else to take your request, delete my name from the title and maybe most of the talking as it takes a lot of space, or if you want me to continue, then it's okay too, but anyways here is the base of the deck I started, far from perfect, but after quick testing:

Nephthy (talk • contribs) 16:05, January 14, 2013 (UTC)


 * That looks rather close to the idea I had, except for Goka, Barong, and most of the spells and traps. Ideally, I'd like to wait to see what the TCG Haze-Beast will be, before I commit to anything, but at the very least, I can see Goka being replaced by Bonfire Colossus, if need be. Anyway, thanks for the suggestions, but while I mean no offense to you, I'd like someone else to take a crack at this. Vorpal Storm Pony (talk • contribs) 18:12, January 14, 2013 (UTC)

So, I guess no one else wants to help me with this deck? A pity. If that's the case, then can someone close this request, please? Vorpal Storm Pony (talk • contribs) 22:30, January 17, 2013 (UTC)

Chaos Numbers
Hi! I wanna make a deck that focuses on summoning Numbers C39 or and C32, but I want it to be as competitive as possible. Also, if possible, could there be a $50-$60 budget, going a little over is okay, and I already have 3 Utopias, 2 Utopia Rays, and lots of staples. Thanks in advance!

DG 808 (talk • contribs) 02:52, January 17, 2013 (UTC)