Abyss-

"Abyss" (「アビス」 Abisu) is an archetype of WATER monsters, some of them are also part of the "Mermail" archetype. Members have existed in the TCG and OCG since Spell of Mask and Labyrinth of Nightmare, but had no support until Abyss Rising.

Playing style
"Abyss" monsters like "Abyss Soldier" and "Abyss Warrior" activate their effects by discarding a WATER monster, while others like "Mermail Abyssgunde" and "Mermail Abysshilde" have their effects activated when sent to the Graveyard. This help the player to have card advantage over the opponent by adding others monsters to the hand while manipulating the opponent's cards. It is also possible to combine with some of the "Atlantean" cards.

Monsters

 * Abyss Soldier
 * Abyss Warrior
 * Mermail Abysslung
 * Mermail Abysspike
 * Mermail Abyssturge
 * Mermail Abyssgunde
 * Mermail Abysshilde
 * Mermail Abyssmegalo

Spells

 * Lemuria, the Forgotten City
 * Abysscale - Kraken
 * Different Dimension Trench

Traps

 * Bubble Bringer
 * Abyss-squall
 * Abyss-sphere
 * Abysstrom

Extra Deck

 * Mermail Abyssgaios
 * Number 32: Shark Drake (use "Abyss-squall" to Special Summon 3 Level 4 "Mermail" monsters)
 * Number C32: Shark Drake Weiss
 * Black Ray Lancer