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. 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.
 * 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
This section is for staff only. If you want to browse the archives, please look in the above section.

tag has been removed from Archive 17 to help with moving to galleries.

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 =

Finished - Blue-Eyes Dragon Deck
Hey, I'm back again. Would it be possible for one of you to make a deck using the new cards from the Blue-Eyes structure deck and other dragon cards? Kwkws (talk • contribs) 17:27, May 27, 2013 (UTC)


 * We can build something, but it probably won't be until after Dueling Network gets the new cards onto their database. -- Dark Ace SP ( Talk )  20:31, May 27, 2013 (UTC)

No problem, I'm fine with that. Kwkws (talk • contribs) 21:25, May 27, 2013 (UTC)


 * Actually, I've got this. I can build this on YGOPRO and test it. I wasn't satisfied with a previous build I've made, so maybe I'll have better luck this time around. Synchro Maniac10 (talk • contribs) 00:59, May 28, 2013 (UTC)


 * One question though: Chaos thingy with Red-Eyes, Rabbit, or a build that REALLY focuses on drawing, dumping, and reviving? I kinda know what I'm doing with the 1st 2 versions, but I can whip up something for the 3rd one too if you want. Synchro Maniac10 (talk • contribs) 01:19, June 2, 2013 (UTC)


 * Chaos with Red-Eyes would be fine, whatever you are the best at making or think is the best is good for me. Kwkws (talk • contribs) 01:38, June 2, 2013 (UTC)

This is what I made. Not sure when SM10 will reply, so I made it anyway. -- Dark Ace SP ( Talk )  00:35, June 15, 2013 (UTC)

Finished - Synchro Mill
Hi. For a long time, I've been trying, with little success, to make a good mill deck. I tried Worm Mill and it wasn't good. I tried Empty Jar and it wasn't fun. So I decided the type of deck I want is a Synchro Mill one. I have already tried many Synchro Mill decks but it is still not working, so I decided to take suggestions here. Here's how the deck is so far:

So, how can you guys make it good? Coutinho305 (talk • contribs) 04:55, June 1, 2013 (UTC)


 * Could you please use a Template:Decklist? Also, you don't need to have all the extra text telling us what the card is for. -- Dark Ace SP ( Talk )  13:32, June 1, 2013 (UTC)

Sorry about that, I didn't use the template because I was not sure wether or not I could put the comments in it, but seems like there is no problem with it. Sorry if the comments bother you, but it makes it easier if you just want to make a few changes on what I did. But, if you want to make the deck from scratch, feel free to erase the comments on the decklist. Coutinho305 (talk • contribs) 03:38, June 2, 2013 (UTC)


 * Going to work on this during the weekend. -- Dark Ace SP ( Talk )  04:24, June 14, 2013 (UTC)

So this is what I've come up with. I shifted the focus away from Iron Chain, and more into Dark Diviner. The reasoning is simple, Dark Diviner only needs to kill things in battle, and doesn't need to inflict battle damage. Plus, Diviner can't be destroyed by battle. Anyway, the rest of the deck is fairly simple, and the deck performed the way I wanted it to, smooth and simple. If it means anything, I managed to get an E-Drag deck to 9 cards in the main. Sadly, Blaster, Dragoosack, and Big Eye are too much for a deck like this to handle. Due note that I only played a few games with this, and I won about half of them, so I suggest testing this a little bit more. -- Dark Ace SP ( Talk )  15:10, June 14, 2013 (UTC)

Finished - Gradius Force
heya i was wondring if you do a gradius based deck. there are no limits use what you feel is neccesary. X-rain (talk • contribs) 16:29, June 10, 2013 (UTC)


 * Did you need to have Gradius (The normal monster) in the deck, or just the other effect spaceships, like Falchionβ and Lord British Space Fighter? -- Dark Ace SP ( Talk )  02:24, June 11, 2013 (UTC)

actually i was hoping for all the monster themed jets gradius included X-rain (talk • contribs) 05:55, June 11, 2013 (UTC)

How does this look for ya? If you don't like it, tell me what's bothering you, and if you do test it, and don't like it, then tell me what gave you issues in the duels. As a general tip, test 10-15 games. -- Dark Ace SP ( Talk )  22:37, June 11, 2013 (UTC)


 * If you want Tour Guide over Black Salvo, that's also acceptable. -- Dark Ace SP ( Talk )  23:39, June 11, 2013 (UTC)

ok ill give it a run, but one question y only one pot of duality?X-rain (talk • contribs) 02:25, June 12, 2013 (UTC)


 * Space issue for me, but if you want to run 2 you can just add in the extra PoD. -- Dark Ace SP ( Talk )  13:19, June 12, 2013 (UTC)

well i tested out it was 10 wins to 5 loss' if i don start out with rabbit or shining angel im usually in a pinch any way to fix it? and black salvo is good he combos well after a first turn gigant.X-rain (talk • contribs) 02:25, June 13, 2013 (UTC)


 * The traps aren't really going to do much, so maybe drop them both for 1 more PoD and another Shining Angel? Or if you need more machines, there's always Dekoichi the Battlechanted Locomotive... -- Dark Ace SP ( Talk )  21:07, June 13, 2013 (UTC)

Hasty - Cannon Soldier MK2 deck
Could you make a deck based on getting Cannon Soldier and/or Cannon Soldier MK-2 out and tributing tokens for their damage effect, while protecting said "Cannoneers" with cards like Safe Zone? It has to be fast as possible, and there is no monetary limit. Miraibuu (talk • contribs) 21:12, June 12, 2013 (UTC)


 * Moved it to the bottom to maintain organization. Please don't move it back up, it has no effect on how quickly we take your request. -- Dark Ace SP ( Talk )  21:39, June 12, 2013 (UTC)


 * Would you be alright with something like Frogs? There's sadly no real way to search for MK-2 at this point in time, there will be after we get Transtarn, but we don't have it right now. The other option is just to mass produce a bunch of tokens. -- Dark Ace SP ( Talk )  21:45, June 12, 2013 (UTC)

We could then make it an effect damage deck, with the emphasis more on other effect damage tributers as well as Cannon Soldier, as well as mass producing Tokens. Miraibuu (talk • contribs) 23:41, June 12, 2013 (UTC)


 * I'll take this, I have an idea that could work. Hastydemon2 (talk • contribs) 11:59, June 14, 2013 (UTC)

Finished - Relinquished Deck
I'm looking to create a budget Stall deck that is still relevant for present day duels. Would love to have cards like Relinquished and Lava Golem be involved. Don't want to use Exodia as I don't have all the pieces. Would like to keep the budget under $100 if possible.Dingo ninjetti (talk • contribs) 08:04, June 13, 2013 (UTC)


 * There isn't really any kind of stall that's truly relevant in today's game, but we can do Final Countdown if that's what you want for stall. However, a Relinquished deck isn't classified as stall in most cases, so your request is a little confusing, would you mind clarifying that? -- Dark Ace SP ( Talk )  12:53, June 13, 2013 (UTC)

Since Stall is not really effective anymore, can we just build a deck using Lava Golem and Relinquish. I'm good at stalls, but I also love to hit hard and fast, sometimes burn. The thing about my old stall deck is I used to use all lower level cards and the others would laugh until their higher level cards were useless. This is who I am as a duelist, I try to use things no one sees coming...does this clarify better?96.28.213.216 (talk) 09:49, June 14, 2013 (UTC)


 * Clarifies perfectly. -- Dark Ace SP ( Talk )  15:14, June 14, 2013 (UTC)

How does this look? I'll be upfront, both Effect Veiler and Mystic Piper will take away about $40 of your $100 budget. If that bothers you, then drop 2 Effect Veiler for Memory Loss, and while Fiendish Chain might usually be better, I want to avoid having a dead Gorz the Emissary of Darkness in your hand. -- Dark Ace SP ( Talk )  13:43, June 15, 2013 (UTC)

Finished - Doomkaiser/Assault Mode
Hi. I'm having huge frustration with building decks and all I can think of is requesting one. I just need a deck focuses around Doomkasier dragon/Assault mode. Budget isn't a concern. I just want the deck to be as good as possible without getting to far away from the idea. (Idea is to get doomkaiser assault on the field and go from there) If you can help me I will really appreciate it..Mrfluffy2 (talk • contribs) 03:56, June 14, 2013 (UTC)


 * We can try to help. Sadly, it's just me and SM10 at the moment, and SM10's internet is acting up, so requests are taking more time than usually. -- Dark Ace SP ( Talk )  04:21, June 14, 2013 (UTC)


 * I know I said I have trouble making decks, but I want to get better too. If you are willing to train me (if its possible) I can help. I really actually like building decks. Just sometimes I can't get it right.Mrfluffy2 (talk • contribs) 04:26, June 14, 2013 (UTC)


 * Hey, I'll make the deck. About "training", I think all I can do is giving an explanation on the deck, why chose those cards over others. Hopefully, that helps you a bit, but the biggest help you can get is from yourself: just try lots of different decks. Practicing really helps a lot. Nephthy (talk • contribs) 10:45, June 14, 2013 (UTC)


 * I used to "train" people when Decks for Free! was going through a dry spell, talk to me on my talk page if you want more help, but what Nep is also spot-on. See User:Dark Ace SP/Deck Building Lesson 101, it might help. -- Dark Ace SP ( Talk )  13:17, June 14, 2013 (UTC)

Hey, this is the decklist, and a long-long-long explanation.

Now, I'm trying to explain the main concepts of me building decks through this one (If you are sleepy or in hurry, just skip to 6):

1) So, first when I start building a deck, I ask myself if I want to use many (8+) traps, or just a few (3-). The 4-7 trap setup is bad in my opinion, since its just enough to be target of the opponent's S/T removal. It's important to answer this question before picking the monsters you want. (Of course there are exceptions) So in this case, I ran with the few traps version, as you can see, because I think it fits better to a zombie-swarm kind of thing, and because I just find it more exciting. If you do this, you always use many hand-traps, thus 3 Maxx "C" and 2 Tragoedias. I don't run Gorz, because it can be dead when Zombie World is on the field.

2) Next question is, how do you keep up the pace with metagame? In this case, if you add some kind of draw engine, you'll more likely end up with 2 DKD/Assaults in the hand. That's why it's more focused on searching instead of drawing. Of course if you can, then use both a draw and the search engine, but many times you just need to pick one. So this is the reason, why I have Pyramid turtle and Goblin Zombie on 3, and no cards like Allure of Darkness. (Maxx C on 3 is just to slow down the opponent, not really a draw engine).

3) Obviously, it's a zombie deck, so you have Zombie Master on 3, Zombie World, Book of Life, the staples etc. Whatever deck you are making, you always need many basic cards, that make it consistent. I've made the mistake of being too focused on the main combo too many times, try to avoid that. In this case, I run cards that can easily make rank 4 xyz plays if necessary. With the right side deck, you can even change the basic strategy of the deck!

4) Now that you've built the basis of the deck, you can start thinking on the specialities. So, the strength is obviously swarming, so I run MST on 3, Heavy Storm, to kill the opponent's traps. I usually run Forbidden Lance over MST, as it's not a dead draw agains decks with few traps (Dragon rulers, Lightsworn variants). I run with the 2MST+2Lance or 1MST+3 lances setup many times, but not now (okay, this is not a really significant point...).

5) Other thing is the weakness of the deck. What's the weakness? You will most likely summon DKD easily and if got the right cards, the Assault Mode monster is also not a hard thing. I think, one of the major weaknesses of this deck is drawing into DKD/AM. Of course there are others, but this is getting too long, so I won't touch on everything. You must have a way to cope with this, and in this deck, you do. Discard DKD/AM for Zombie Master's effect, and then you can recover with Shutendoji (this actally works well), or with Pot of Avarice, and still be able to summon it. The other way is with Plaguespreader Zombie. Now the last few questions: How do you get Assault Mode Activate? I run 2 of it, so I have the possibility to summon 2 in the same duel. You will most definitely not summon more than 2. I run 2 Assault Beasts. The rate is 2-2 for a reason. With only 1 Beast and 3 AMAs, you can have a really dead hand, with 3-1, you can't use more than 1 AMA/duel (especially bad when it gets MST'd the turn it's set. And since I run only 2 traps, this is not very unlikely). You can always run with a 3-2 rate, but I think this is just enough. These last points may seem a bit too technical, but the little things are really important.

6) So, this novel's points in summary: Before you start building, you answer the Many traps vs. many monsters and the draw engine vs. search engine questions (of course this is irrelevant for an archetype deck, that has it's own search/draw engine). I think it's helpful. You always run cards that are good on their own, just in case the main combo doesn't work out. Always ask yourself what the strengths and weakness are. Hope I you find this useful. Also hope you like the deck, but if you don't then you can always ask for any changes you'd like to see. Nephthy (talk • contribs) 21:11, June 14, 2013 (UTC)


 * Thank you so much. For the explanation and the deck. I hope I can get good enough so I can join you guys soon. :D Mrfluffy2 (talk • contribs) 21:47, June 14, 2013 (UTC)