Forum:Decks for Free!

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''' Please note, any deck that doesn't follow the guidelines below will be removed. '''

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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.

Contacts
''For more information or questions concerning this page, please visit the talk pages below. Do note that names higher up on the list are veteran members of Decks for Free!, and the most active members are listed.''

Archive Maintenance Notes
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Deck Galleries
All the decks built on DFF, are in the galleries.
 * If you want a deck based around a monster, such as Yubel, look in the Monster Gallery.
 * If you want an Archetype, such as Gladiator Beasts, look in the Archetype Gallery.
 * If you want a deck based around a specific Type or Attribute, such as Beast or FIRE, look in the Attribute and Type Gallery.
 * If you want a deck based around a specific Theme, such as Chaos or Ritual, look in the Theme Gallery.

Deck Gallery Maintenance Notes
This section is for staff only. If you want to browse the deck galleries, please look in the above section.

= Requests =

SM10 - I'm back
I'm here to request another deck. Could you build me a competitive Tetsu Trudge-based battle position manipulation deck? Guardmaster (talk • contribs) 19:10, March 26, 2013 (UTC)


 * Seeing as I don't even know what your referring to, it's going to be hard to make a deck. Can you post some links? -- Dark Ace SP ( Talk )  23:17, March 26, 2013 (UTC)


 * He's probably talking about "Search Striker", "Pursuit Chaser" and "Jutte Fighter", all used by Tetsu Trudge. --Missign0 (talk • contribs) 02:27, March 27, 2013 (UTC)

yes, thats what im talking about. Guardmaster (talk • contribs) 16:47, March 28, 2013 (UTC)

I think I have an idea. Synchro Maniac10 (talk • contribs) 14:37, March 29, 2013 (UTC)

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 • 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)

Dark/Fiend
Hey guys, wondering if you could build me a competitive dark deck, and if you could, mostly fiends, or all either way. It's on dueling network so feel free to add some of the new cards in if you want. Maniac56 (talk • contribs) 01:11, April 13, 2013 (UTC)


 * If you want to wait a bit, DN should eventually have Evil Emperor of Terror - Genesis Archfiend, but not sure if that's what you wanted. -- Dark Ace SP ( Talk )  01:23, April 13, 2013 (UTC)


 * Also, there's a all Fiend deck a few requests up that focuses on Raviel, Lord of Phantasms. Take a look if you want. -- Dark Ace SP ( Talk )  01:24, April 13, 2013 (UTC)

I'd rather not wait for that card, as it doesn't fit the style I had in mind. I forgot to mention, I wanted the deck to be a swarm deck, with synchro possibilities if possible. Maniac56 (talk • contribs) 03:05, April 13, 2013 (UTC)


 * Someone asked me to help with a Fiend Quasar thing a few weeks ago, but I don't know how well it works. Let me test it a bit then I might have one that works and I can post it up. Synchro Maniac10 (talk • contribs) 13:24, April 13, 2013 (UTC)

That seems great!Thank you in advance. Maniac56 (talk • contribs) 22:43, April 17, 2013 (UTC)

Old, Old, Old School Blue-Eyes
Hey, I would like a really good blue eyes ultimate dragon deck, preferably no new monsters I like original/retro monsters, I also want retro spell and trap cards, I just can't think of a good strategy for a deck


 * Mind making an account for the wiki? -- Dark Ace SP ( Talk )  14:00, April 17, 2013 (UTC)

The Wicked Avatar
I would like a competitive deck based around The Wicked Avatar, no money limit. It must be tournament ready, so do your best. It should be oriented so that Avatar is summoned quickly and take full advantage of all of it's effects. Miraibuu (talk • contribs) 03:25, April 18, 2013 (UTC)


 * In that case, can we just do Frog Monarchs with 2 copies of Avatar? Sadly there's no real way to get to Avatar quickly, and running 3 copies is out of the question due to inconsistency issues. -- Dark Ace SP ( Talk )  02:40, April 19, 2013 (UTC)

Ace - Keeping Up
I recently came back, and started playing at a local card shop, after a LONG (5+ years) break. They have a decent sized Yu-Gi-Oh base, and they do a small "tournament" every Thursday.

I decided to try my old deck, and see how it goes. You play 3 matches, and if you go 2-1 you get a free booster, 3-0 for 4 free boosters. All 3 opponents wiped the floor with me in just a few turns. The deck I was running both weeks is an Armed Dragon / Horus level deck, mainly focusing on those with Mirage Dragon, Masked Dragons, Troop Dragons, and Luster dragon. Spells mainly focused on the level monsters (Level Up, Graveyard in the Different Dimension, Level Modulation) and a few staples (Dark Hole, Heavy Storm). Traps are mostly for defense (Mirror Force, Sakuretsu, Scrap-Iron Scarecrow) and disruption (Seven Tools, Magic Jammer, Torrential, Solemn Judgement).

the first guy used Fairies, the second guy used "Heretic" (I think that's what they were called), and the last guy, all I remember is that he used Fire Formation spells.

However, all that being said, my deck was demolished by everything. I only was able to get a max level Horus out once, and never the Armed Dragon level 7 (or 10). The biggest problem I had was that every deck seemed to be able to special summon anywhere from 3-10 monsters per turn using spells, card effects, syncho, XYZ, and other things that didn't exist when I quit playing.

Because of the huge knowledge gap I have right now, I feel unable to get everything I need quickly and efficiently. I am looking for almost any deck that can keep up with what is considered "meta" right now, with all the special summons and monster summoning effects.

As for what KIND of deck I would like to play, I am open to almost anything, but I enjoy (in this order)
 * 1) Stall / Mill (not even sure if this is possible anymore)
 * 2) Swarm / Beatdown (Probably the most likely thing to succeed)
 * 3) Burn

I'm not some kid buying cards on $10 a week from allowance anymore, so my budget is pretty much infinite over time. However, if you suggest a deck that is over the $150-$200, I would also appreciate it if you can tell me which cards that are expensive would be able to be substituted for almost as good, but less expensive cards so I'm not dropping more than my rent on cards all at once.

Thank you in advance, and just let me know if you have any questions, or need any more information from me :)

Anderys (talk • contribs) 16:18, April 19, 2013 (UTC)


 * Well, I won't mind doing this one. The decks you played were probably The Agents, Hieratic, and Fire Fist. Truthfully, only the last one is considered a "meta" deck, but the other two were "meta" in the past. The others would be Mermails + Atlanteans, and Dino-Rabbit. Dino-Rabbit has actually already been hit on the Forbidden and Limited List, but has managed to survive by evolving into Macro-Dino-Rabbit. If you want to make Dino-Rabbit, we can do that, as its main cards have been reprinted in the tins, making them cheaper than their initial release. However, Dino-Rabbit is a control strategy, you use Rescue Rabbit to summon a few Normal Dinos, and make either Evolzar Laggia or Evolzar Dolkka and try to control the game with them and a massive backrow of cards. If you want to stay true to your playstyle, then something like Geargia might be best, the deck swarms quickly and puts up fairly strong monsters from the extra deck. Plus, easy access to Machina Fortress isn't something decks take well, especially when Fire Fist and Mermails need to use effects to kill it. If you want, burn can work as well, only Chain Burn is really viable at the moment, but it's not perfect either. -- Dark Ace SP ( Talk )  13:32, April 20, 2013 (UTC)