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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.

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 * 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.

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 * 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. OCG decks can be found at Shriek.com. 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.
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 * 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.
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 * 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.
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= Requests =

SM10 - Thief-theme Deck
Alright, I've never posted on Wiki before so forgive me if something is messed up here. Anyways, I've been trying to put together a thief-themed deck for a friend's birthday but I'm having issues making it work.

Basically, I'm looking for a deck centered around removing cards from my opponent's hand/deck (Specifically, things like Confiscation, White Magical Hat, Change of Heart, etc., as they fit the "thief" theme). It doesn't really matter if they go to the graveyard or banished or what. It's going to be just for casual play so banished cards are perfectly fine if they'll help.

I know it's not going to be a competitive deck by any standard, though I want something that can at least put up a fight, something which my own efforts haven't been able to achieve (though, my own card supply with effects of this nature are limited). I'm not really concerned about a budget so I'll just buy whatever I don'http://yugioh.wikia.com/wiki/Forum:Decks_for_Free!?action=edit&section=21#t have. Also I don't really care what else the deck can do as long as it keeps that thief theme. If it needs to have a more specific focus though I'll find something. So... any thoughts?

Shadow Serenity 57 (talk • contribs) 01:16, March 30, 2013 (UTC)


 * Why not use Vampire Lady and Vampire Lord? -- Dark Ace SP ( Talk )  01:50, March 30, 2013 (UTC)

They're in there already also, but the deck just doesn't mesh well and it's not consistent. I've tried looking around online for other builds like zombie-specific ones including those, but I haven't had any luck finding anything. It doesn't look like these types of decks are very popular (I guess with good reason since they're not exactly competitive level these days).

Shadow Serenity 57 (talk • contribs) 01:58, March 30, 2013 (UTC)


 * Pretty sure there's a Vampire deck somewhere in the Galleries. Just look under the Attribute/Type Gallery. -- Dark Ace SP ( Talk )  02:06, March 30, 2013 (UTC)


 * Yeah, look under the Attribute/Type gallery and then look in the T-Z Gallery. If you like that I can make slight modifications to that. Use Ctrl+F in the T-Z Gallery and search "Vampire". -- Dark Ace SP ( Talk )  02:10, March 30, 2013 (UTC)

Ah, okay. I checked the theme and monster galleries but didn't find anything, wouldn't imagine there'd have been anything that might work in the other two. Anywyas... before I devote your time to this, is there anything other than flat-out zombies that you think might be usable? If not, then go ahead with that plan. I'm just concerned because the person it's for already runs a zombie deck, but if that's all that works, then we'll go with it.

Shadow Serenity 57 (talk • contribs) 02:17, March 30, 2013 (UTC)


 * Ace, one of my old Convulsion of Nature decks runs Great Phantom Thief, White Magical Hat, and other cards to control the hand. I could fix it for Traditional Format. Do you think that will work for your friend, Shadow Serenity? Synchro Maniac10 (talk • http://yugioh.wikia.com/wiki/Forum:Decks_for_Free!?action=edit&section=14#contribs) 13:38, March 30, 2013 (UTC)


 * I think that deck would probably be better for this request. -- Dark Ace SP ( Talk )  13:49, March 30, 2013 (UTC)


 * That actually sounds perfect! Thanks.

76.22.117.215 (talk) 15:22, March 30, 2013 (UTC)


 * Oops, that's me there above, sorry. Not used to having to log in on here, heh.

Shadow Serenity 57 (talk • contribs) 15:24, March 30, 2013 (UTC)


 * Sorry, SM10's Internet hasn't been working lately. -- Dark Ace SP ( Talk )  16:21, May 4, 2013 (UTC)


 * No worries. I just don't want this taken down for inactivity, but I was afraid to post on it for no real reason. :P Shadow Serenity 57 (talk • contribs) 01:34, May 6, 2013 (UTC)

Hasty - For a Friend
hello first of all i would like to thank you for the union deck it works great. now i have a friend that wants to get into the game and this is the deck he wants to try. A Gem-Knight fusion beatdown stratagy that foucases on using the trap fusion cards and a little bit of spell and trap card removal. I was hopeing that it could be very inexpensive and also be able to transition from a traning deck to a compeatitive one, if price is a problem than just try to keep over 4 dollor cards to a minnimu and only spell and trap removle staples not cards like pot of duality please. thank you --Venom assult trooper (talk • contribs) 22:32, April 27, 2013 (UTC)


 * Gem-Knights might not be a horrible place to start, usually a better deck to start with is Blackwings, but Gem-Knights aren't horrible. Just wondering, but did you want the Gemini version of Gem-Knight or the Normal monster version, they both basically play the same, except the Normal version can use Gem-Knight Crystal, while the Gemini version can use Gemini Spark. Honestly, the Gemini version is better for competitive play, and it's good in casual as well. -- Dark Ace SP ( Talk )  22:37, April 27, 2013 (UTC)

I Think the Gemini Version would work. --Venom assult trooper (talk • contribs) 23:08, April 27, 2013 (UTC) not trying to be bothersome but i do not want this to be marked as inactive. --Venom assult trooper (talk • contribs) 21:07, May 1, 2013 (UTC)


 * Oh sorry, Hasty forgot to mark this... -- Dark Ace SP  ( Talk )  22:23, May 1, 2013 (UTC)

Its ok. --Venom assult trooper (talk • contribs) 01:37, May 2, 2013 (UTC)


 * If you need to see what it kinda looks like, go see my talk page. Hasty posted it there for some opinions, however, the deck is currently being retested and edited. -- Dark Ace SP ( Talk )  02:07, May 2, 2013 (UTC)

Thanks for telling me. --Venom assult trooper (talk • contribs) 18:45, May 2, 2013 (UTC)

I think that deck would work. if there is any major problem tell me but i think my friend likes it. thanks you can mark the request as finished. --Venom assult trooper (talk • contribs) 22:58, May 6, 2013 (UTC)

Finished - ZW Deck
Hey, would it be possible for you guys to make a ZW deck that uses the OCG weapons too,any rank up magic, Utopia Ray V and Victory, and V Salamander and the DZW? Kwkws (talk • contribs) 12:17, May 4, 2013 (UTC)


 * I'll do this. Nephthy (talk • contribs) 12:37, May 4, 2013 (UTC)

Thank you, there is no limit on the budget. Kwkws (talk • contribs) 12:54, May 4, 2013 (UTC)

Hi, this is the deck. Since the deck has very powerful beatdown strategies (Utopia Ray V and Victory), I run many cards to protect them from running into the opponent's traps. Card Guard is simply awesome, Star Drawing allows you an extra draw for Utopia, and in some extreme cases, it can help you Xyz summon the ZW Xyz. I use the original RUM, since Numberon Force can mess up ypur own strategies and Limited Barians' Force has no extra effect. Not too hard to use the deck, just go for Utopia then V or Victory and beat down the opponent. If you want, I'll change it, so please let me know if you liked it or not.

Nephthy (talk • contribs) 11:13, May 5, 2013 (UTC)

Thank you very much, the deck works pretty well, but I just have two questions, would it be possible to use Unicorn Spear in the deck, and would one instant fusion and one level 5 fusion monster in the extra deck be possible to help get out Leo Arms? It's okay if these changes aren"t possible because the deck is very good. Kwkws (talk • contribs) 13:49, May 5, 2013 (UTC)


 * You are welcome, I'm glad you like the deck. About Unicorn spear, I don't think it's a good idea. It doesn't work with the Rank-Up monsters, only the original Utopia Ray, making it much more situational. If you insist to use Unicorn spear, you can just swap any of the ZW cards, but I wouldn't recommend that. But the Instant Fusion is a pretty good idea! It works when you want to summon Utopia and also works with Leo Arms. I'd suggest to remove 1 Kagetokage and maybe 1 MST or Card Guard and replace them with 2 Instant Fusions. In the extra deck, you can take out King Feral Imp and 1 Utopia Ray Victory for 1 lv4 and 1 lv5 fusion monster. Nephthy (talk • contribs) 14:14, May 5, 2013 (UTC)

Celestial Dragon
Forget about that last request. I saw your conversation about it. Could you build me a deck based around Celestial Dragon please? I preferably want it to keep with the theme like u did on that shark drake deck. Guardmaster (talk • contribs) 16:10, May 4, 2013 (UTC)


 * By on theme, you mean you want the deck to be filled with Dragons? Because their aren't a bunch of Space themed cards. Unless you want Master Hyperion and Junk Synchron? -- Dark Ace SP ( Talk )  16:34, May 4, 2013 (UTC)

Dragons are nice Guardmaster (talk • contribs) 17:00, May 4, 2013 (UTC)

Here's what I'm thinking:

+ +
 * Tempest, Dragon Ruler of Storms
 * Armed Dragon
 * Delta Flyer

= Fun

-- Dark Ace SP ( Talk )  17:42, May 4, 2013 (UTC)

how bout a debris dragon strategy? u can use syncs like Black rose and such Guardmaster (talk • contribs) 18:12, May 4, 2013 (UTC)


 * Thought about it, but there aren't any good WIND Dragons that go below 500 ATK. Unless, you're okay with just general 500 ATK monsters like Card Trooper. There's also Vortex Trooper, who's just useful for this 1 card draw effect like Dekoichi the Battlechanted Locomotive. Honestly, I can't make the deck unless you become more specific about the direction you want to take the deck in, and whether or not Tempest should have any part in it. -- Dark Ace SP ( Talk )  19:31, May 4, 2013 (UTC)

How bout a more Elemental Dragon route? E-Dragons are Lv 7 so u can combine with Debris (and other 4 tuners) to summon celestial Guardmaster (talk • contribs) 20:16, May 4, 2013 (UTC)


 * So do you want to use a Pure E-Drag build then, with 2 copies of Debris? If that's the case, then I'll invoke Rule #4. -- Dark Ace SP ( Talk )  20:52, May 4, 2013 (UTC)

Finished - Beginner Help?
This may be the wrong place to ask this, and you can take this down if it is, but I want your help with something. I have been learning how to play this game for a couple of weeks now, and I would like to request a deck that would be good for a beginner like myself. Any suggestions? SomeTigOlBitties (talk • contribs) 03:33, May 5, 2013 (UTC)


 * Are you looking for something Casual or Competitive? -- Dark Ace SP ( Talk )  12:49, May 5, 2013 (UTC)


 * I think a casual deck would be more my speed. SomeTigOlBitties (talk • contribs) 17:49, May 5, 2013 (UTC)


 * Did you have a budget in mind? Based on that I can probably whip something up. -- Dark Ace SP ( Talk )  18:57, May 5, 2013 (UTC)


 * Nah, a budget isn't really necessary. SomeTigOlBitties (talk • contribs) 19:03, May 5, 2013 (UTC)

If you want a strong, semi-competitive and semi-casual deck, then you can only turn to Heraldic Beasts! They have a great game, and their speed and sheer combo power is just too good to resist. Also, they're fairly easy to use, but extremely fun for the average player, in my opinion. The basic idea is to search with Leo, and then go crazy with Advanced Heraldry Art! Goblindbergh and Photon Thrasher help set-up faster Xyz Summons, than Heraldry Art can do on its own. Tragoedia serves as a great boss-type monster for the deck, as well as being usable in a Rank 4 Xyz Summon.

As for the Heraldic Beasts, Basilisk serves as monster removal, Aberconway is amazing for getting more mileage out of Leo and Basilisk, and Twin-Headed Eagle is there because the deck searches through all the other targets very quickly and it can be somewhat useful for refueling a card like Number 16: Shock Master or Maestroke the Symphony Djinn. The Spells are all Staples, the only odd-balls are Advanced Heraldry Art and Heraldry Reborn, but Advanced Heraldry Art is needed for our basic play of making Rank 4s from the graveyard, and Heraldry Reborn is just more copies of the Limited Monster Reborn for the deck. The traps are all staple, and 3 Call of the Haunted helps make more Xyz Summons.

Just so you know, I've used Heraldic Beasts myself and loved them. -- Dark Ace SP ( Talk )  19:51, May 5, 2013 (UTC)


 * Herardic Beasts, huh? Doesn't seem too difficult. This actually works out well because I watch the anime a lot and I get to feel like Vetrix lol. I'll try it. SomeTigOlBitties (talk • contribs) 03:31, May 6, 2013 (UTC)

Request for a Red Nova Dragon/Control Deck
Hello, I would like to thank you in advance for any and all help that you may offer me on the construction of this deck. I am specifically looking for building a deck similar to the name of my request. I would like a deck that would either involve/heavy utilize Red Nova Dragon, and focuses on controlling the field in my favor. I hope this does not cause trouble, as it intends the opposite, but I have no real care in the "type" of the deck (beatdown, mill, etc). I only have these requests. The deck be around or under $120 The element of the monsters mostly remain dark The deck be fairly easy to utilize

Again, thank you in advance, and I look forward towards collaboration on this deck. BlackstoneDM (talk • contribs) 03:37, May 6, 2013 (UTC)