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| + | {{For|the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS]]'' anime character|Frog (character)}} |
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| − | {{Infobox/Yu-Gi-Oh!/Archetype/Start |
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| − | | image name = TreebornFrogVG-TF04-JP.png |
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| − | + | | image = D3SFrog-TF04-JP-VG.jpg |
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| + | | caption = "[[D.3.S. Frog]]", three "[[Treeborn Frog]]s" and three "[[Des Frog]]s" all in the artwork of "D.3.S. Frog" |
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| + | | ja_name = ガエル |
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| + | | romaji = Gaeru |
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| − | {{Infobox/Yu-Gi-Oh!/Archetype/ExtendedName |
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| − | + | | zh_name = 蛙 |
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| − | + | | zh_pinyin = Wā |
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| + | | zh_jyutping = Waa1 |
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| − | + | | fr_name = Grenouille |
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| + | | de_name = Frosch |
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| − | + | | it_name = RANA |
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| − | + | | ko_name = 개구리 |
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| + | | ko_romanized = Gaeguri |
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| − | | german = Frosch |
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| − | + | | pt_name = Sapo |
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| − | + | | pt_trans = Toad |
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| − | + | | es_name = RANA |
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| − | {{Infobox/Yu-Gi-Oh!/Archetype/List |
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| − | | sets = |
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| − | * [[Champion Pack: Game Four]] |
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| − | * [[Crimson Crisis]] |
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* [[Cybernetic Revolution]] |
* [[Cybernetic Revolution]] |
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| − | * [[ |
+ | * [[Shadow of Infinity]] |
| − | * [[Extra Pack Volume 2]] |
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| − | * [[Gold Series 2]] |
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* [[Light of Destruction]] |
* [[Light of Destruction]] |
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| − | * [[ |
+ | * [[Crimson Crisis]] |
* [[Stardust Overdrive]] |
* [[Stardust Overdrive]] |
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* [[The Shining Darkness]] |
* [[The Shining Darkness]] |
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| + | * [[Extreme Victory]] |
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| − | | anime = [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX]] |
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| + | * [[Invasion: Vengeance]] |
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| − | | manga = |
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| + | * [[Cybernetic Horizon]] |
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| − | | list = List of "Frog" monsters |
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| + | * [[Champion Pack: Game Four]] |
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| + | * [[Dark Revelation Volume 4]] |
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| + | * [[Gold Series 2009]] |
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| + | * [[OTS Tournament Pack 3]] |
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| + | * [[Duelist Saga]] |
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| + | * [[20th Anniversary Pack 1st Wave]] |
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| + | * [[Extra Pack Volume 2]] |
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| + | * [[Rarity Collection Premium Gold Edition]] |
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| + | | anime = |
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| + | * [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX]] |
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| + | * [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL]] |
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| + | * [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V]] |
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| − | {{Infobox/Yu-Gi-Oh!/Archetype/End}} |
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| + | "'''Frog'''" (ガエル ''Gaeru'') is an [[archetype]] of [[WATER]] [[Aqua]] [[Monster Card|monsters]] that debuted in ''[[Cybernetic Revolution]]''. This was both the first WATER archetype and the first Aqua archetype. The archetype is used by [[Princess Rose]] in the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX]]'' anime. The "[[Toad]]" series is a related series of monsters that support the "Frog" archetype. |
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| − | '''Frog''' cards have "Frog" in their English name and ガエル (Gaeru) in their Japanese name. "[[Frog the Jam]]" is not a "Frog" monster because it does not have ガエル (Gaeru) in its Japanese name. They are all [[WATER]]-Attribute [[Aqua]]-Type monsters, making them the first [[Archetype]] of [[WATER]]-attribute and [[Aqua]]-Type. They debuted in the [[Cybernetic Revolution]] pack. [[Princess Rose]] uses this [[Archetype]] in the [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX]] Anime.<br/> |
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| + | ==Design== |
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| − | One card that kept "Frogs" versatile and powerful was "[[Substitoad]]". After [[Frog FTK]] won the 2010 World Championships, it was [[Forbidden]], and so many "Frog" Decks lost their supreme speed.<br/> |
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| + | True to their their name, the general design of "Frog" as well as the related "Toad" monsters resemble their real-life counterparts. Some "Frog" monsters like "[[Flip Flop Frog]]" and "[[Poison Draw Frog]]" showcase their long, sticky tongues in their artwork. Most of the "Frog" and Toad monsters have distinctive colorful markings on their bodies and heads, most notably "[[Swap Frog]]", "[[Dupe Frog]]", "[[Beelze Frog]]", and "[[Ronintoadin]]". |
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| − | Though weak, "Frog" cards can unleash devastating effects that include rapid summoning, the option to increase their ATK or protect themselves from destruction, and wiping out all cards the opponent controls. Many "Frog" cards are very low in Level, which makes them benefit from "[[Wetlands]]" as well as cards such as "[[Gravity Bind]]". |
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| + | Some "Frog" and Toad monsters resemble angels like "[[Treeborn Frog]], while others resemble demons like "Beelze Frog" and "Swap Frog". This thematic resemblance to angels and demons is further highlighted by the contrasting half-angel, half-demon appearances of "[[Substitoad]]" and "[[Tradetoad]]". |
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| − | ==Frog FTK/OTK Decks== |
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| − | ===Des Frog OTK=== |
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| − | The rapid summoning of "[[Des Frog]]"s can be used to [[OTK]] as follows: |
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| − | 1.Tribute Summon "[[Des Frog]]" when at least 2 "[[T.A.D.P.O.L.E.]]s" are in your Graveyard. See below for 1 turn set-up. |
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| − | 2.Use "[[Des Croaking]]" to destroy all cards on your opponent's side of the field |
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| − | 3.(option A):Activate "[[Solidarity]]" or "[[United We Stand]]" and then attack for 8100 damage with the 3 "[[Des Frog]]s". |
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| − | 3.(option B):Attack with all "[[Des Frog]]"s, then activate "[[Super Polymerization]]", summoning "[[D.3.S. Frog]]" and finally attacking for 8200 damage. |
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| + | ===Etymology=== |
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| − | There can also be an FTK if you add a "[[One for One]]" or "[[Swap Frog]]" into your deck. If you draw a "[[Des Frog]]", a "[[Des Croaking]]", a "[[T.A.D.P.O.L.E.]]" and "[[One for One]]" or a "[[Swap Frog]]", you can either: |
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| + | The Japanese name of the "Frog", ''Gaeru'' archetype derives from a [[wikipedia:Rendaku|voiced]] form of the word for "frog", ''Kaeru'', which in turn is used for the names of "Toad" monsters. In most of the ''[[TCG]]'', ''Gaeru'' is translated to words for "frog", while ''Kaeru'' to words for "toad" to avoid ambiguity. In the Portuguese version, however, the reverse is true: "Frog" is translated as "Sapo" (which in fact means ''toad''), while "Toad" is called "Rã" (''frog''). In the Japanese version, members of both the "Frog" archetype and the "Toad" series have their name be puns based on ''Gaeru''/''Kaeru'' and various expressions, chiefly verbs, that happen to have ''gaeru''/''kaeru'' as part of them. |
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| − | * activate "[[One for One]]" and discard "[[T.A.D.P.O.L.E.]]" from your hand to special summon "[[T.A.D.P.O.L.E.]]" from your deck |
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| − | * discard one "[[T.A.D.P.O.L.E.]]" from your hand to special summon "[[Swap Frog]]", then use its effect to send the second "[[T.A.D.P.O.L.E.]]" from your deck to the graveyard. |
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| − | Tribute your monster for a "[[Des Frog]]" and follow from stage 2 above! |
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| + | ==Members== |
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| − | As an alternative for step 3.(B), use "[[Polymerization]]" after using "[[Des Croaking]]", then "[[De-Fusion]]" after attacking with "[[D.3.S. Frog]]". |
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| − | You can use the frog search cards like "[[Moray of Greed]]" and, along with stall cards like "[[Dupe Frog]]", "[[Treeborn Frog]]" and "[[Froggy Forcefield]]" to more reliably complete this [[OTK]]/[[FTK]]. Watch out for "[[Starlight Road]]", "[[Bottomless Trap Hole]]" and "[[D.D. Crow]]", however. |
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| − | ===Frog Burn FTK/Mass Driver FTK (Traditional)=== |
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| − | This FTK is hard to stop, and relatively easy to pull off. First, you need to get a [[Substitoad]] (Traditional Only) on the field (easy with [[One for One]] or [[Swap Frog]] + [[Salvage]]). Then, you just need another Monster on the field as fodder for his effect. At that point, dump as many Frogs as you possibly can into your Graveyard (cards like [[Banisher of the Light]] and [[Dimensional Fissure]] are the bane of this strategy). If you have three copies of [[Ronintoadin]] in your deck, there is a very good chance that if he's not already in your hand, he will be very soon, likewise with [[Mass Driver]] (Traditional Only). All you need to do now is get [[Ronintoadin]] in the Graveyard, either by [[Swap Frog]]'s effect or by other means, and [[Mass Driver]] (Possible to substitute [[Cannon Soldier]] instead) on the field. Use [[Ronintoadin]]'s effect to bring him back to the field and then Tribute him for 400 LP damage. Repeat until you win. |
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| − | With the banning of "Substitoad" from September 2010 and "Mass Driver" in March 2011, this strategy is not easily playable. See other FTK/OTKs below for variants that can work easier. |
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| − | ''See also: [[Frog Burn FTK]]'' |
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| − | ==Frog Beatdown Decks== |
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| − | Keep in mind that, in a Beatdown deck, "[[Wetlands]]" is much more important than in a OTK deck. Make sure you use 3, and at least one "[[Terraforming]]". Not drawing "[[Wetlands]]" can be a huge problem. |
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| − | Using "[[Flip Flop Frog]]" is also crucial as you can easily clear the field every turn as long as he's not destroyed, and can also be a powerful beatstick with "[[Wetlands]]". "[[Tradetoad]]" is also really helpful, for it allows constant trading of frogs, as well as trading in itself to be like a "free" summon for a frog. Although not a "Frog", "[[Penguin Soldier]]" can be a great help. You can use it to return 2 monsters on the field for a direct attack, and it gains the attack boost for "[[Wetlands]]". "[[Star Boy]]" is excellent to include, since with Wetlands and its ability it gets 2250 ATK and also boosts its fellow WATER monsters as well. |
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| − | Great Spell and Trap cards include [[Aegis of the Ocean Dragon Lord]], for keeping frogs and other similar monsters from being destroyed.[[Forgotten Temple of the Deep]], for further anti-destruction and for melding with "Umi" monsters,[[Kaiser Colosseum]]. helps with allowing you to be ready for swarming the field and as long as you have two or less monsters on the field. [[Moray of Greed]] and [[Salvage]] help with recycling your monsters. [[Return from the Different Dimension]] can also be combined with [[Ronintoadin]] and other DD cards for potential swarming as well as being a check for DD decks. |
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| − | If you want to incorporate Synchros, "Junk Synchron" works well as almost all Frogs are level 2 or lower, but "Cryomancer of the Ice Barrier" as well as "Dewdark of the Ice Barrier" might be the best tuners for Frogs. Not only are they one the strongest monster affected by "Wetlands", they also have a powerful effects (Though this would require running both of these monsters since they are the only viable ones in a frog deck). You can easily summon "Brionac, Dragon of the Ice Barrier" using "Cryomancer of the Ice Barrier" or "Dewdark of the Ice Barrier" and a "Mother Grizzly" or two of any level two monster. However, "Junk Warrior" is probably the best synchro monster for a Frog deck to to his gaining the attack of every level 2 monster on the field which means "Wetlands" makes him incredibly strong if you have at least one frog on the field |
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| − | Finally, it should be noted that a "Frog" deck is excellent at quickly filling the field with monsters thanks to its ability to lock down the opponents attacks. This makes it an ideal deck to include some very powerful monsters, as you will be able to easily summon even monsters requiring three tributes. |
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| − | ===Frognarch=== |
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| − | This type of deck utilizes [[Swap Frog]] to speed up the chances of getting [[Treeborn Frog]] on the field. This deck utilizes the potential of getting [[Light and Darkness Dragon]] out to stop your opponents, but also using [[Dupe Frog]] to stall, and [[Ronintoadin]] to get even more Tribute fodder. |
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| − | Use [[Swap Frog]]'s effect to bounce a [[Monarch]] monster back to your hand, and then tribute a monster like [[Treeborn Frog]] or a opponent monster using cards like [[Soul Exchange]] and [[Enemy Controller]] to Normal Summon the Monarch and use its effect again. |
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| − | A popular play is the "Raiza Loop", which uses "[[Swap Frog]]" to return "[[Raiza the Storm Monarch]]" to your hand to continually return a card controlled by the opponent to the top of their Deck, disallowing them to Draw any new cards. |
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| − | ''See the article: [[Frognarchs]]'' |
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| − | ===Frogs Of Aile (Traditional)=== |
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| − | The basic concept of this deck is to first send as many frogs to the graveyard as possible along with [[Ronintoadin]]. This is most easily acquired via [[Substitoad]]'s effect. Then summon [[The Little Swordsman of Aile]] and revive [[Ronintoadin]] with his effect then tribute him with [[The Little Swordsman of Aile]]'s effect to boost his attack up by 700. (Repeat until no Frogs remain in your graveyard) Lastly equip [[The Little Swordsman of Aile]] with [[Shooting Star Bow - Ceal]] to attack for game. |
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| − | However, you can make this deck for viable for Advanced Format by using Magical Merchant with a high monster to spell and trap ratio. You can dump many frogs into the graveyard hopefully along with Ronintoadin, to give Ronintoadin the frogs he needs to increase The Little Swordsman ATK. Salvage could also be used to recover Little Swordsmen that have been accidentally dumped. You could also use stall cards such as Level Limit Area B and Gravity Bind, as well as Kaiser Colosseum. Also you need at least 12 frogs in the graveyard, factoring in Shooting Star Bow - Ceal, to make an OTK. |
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| + | | [[Beelze Frog]] || Amagaeru || Devil Frog || [[wikipedia:Japanese tree frog|Japanese tree frog]] |
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| + | | [[Centerfrog]] || Negaeru || Sleeping Frog || "to switch sides or to betray" |
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| + | | [[D.3.S. Frog]] || Gaeru Sandesu || Frog Three-Death || "I'm Mr. Frog" |
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| − | | [[Beelze Frog]] |
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| − | | Similar to Des Frog, this card is only useful in the Des Frog OTK. Being a level 3, it does not work with "[[Wetlands]]", however, "[[Solidarity]]" can be used instead. |
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| − | | Only useful in the Des Frog OTK or possibly a Synchro Deck since it's a level 5 and "[[Substitoad]]" can easily Special Summon this card to be used as Synchro Material. This card isn't useful in "[[Wetlands]]" decks because there are much better choices. |
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| − | | [[Dupe Frog]] |
+ | | [[Dupe Frog]] || Machigaeru || Evil Wisdom Frog || "to make a mistake" |
| − | | 2000 DEF, counts as "[[Des Frog]]", forces opponent to attack it, so two on the field will stop all your opponent's attacks. Is also a great way to search Frogs. However if you tribute it for a cost, such as with "[[Substitoad]]"'s effect, it will [[miss the timing]]. |
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| − | | [[Flip Flop Frog]] |
+ | | [[Flip Flop Frog]] || Uragaeru || Reverse Frog || "to be turned inside-out" |
| − | | Can be flipped face-down again with it's effect to bounce even more of your opponent's. This works well when you've locked down your opponent's attacks with "[[Dupe Frog]]". |
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| − | | [[Poison Draw Frog]] |
+ | | [[Poison Draw Frog]] || Hikigaeru || Draw Frog || [[wikipedia:Japanese common toad|Japanese common toad]] |
| − | | Usually recommended against, since its effect can [[miss the timing]] and you will not draw a card (e.g. when used with "[[Substitoad]]"). |
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| − | | [[Submarine Frog]] |
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| − | | Works very well with "[[Wetlands]]", for a 2400 ATK beatstick that can [[Piercing|pierce]]. |
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| + | | [[Swap Frog]] || Onigaeru || [[wikipedia:Oni|Ogre]] Frog || "to change clothes" |
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| − | | [[Swap Frog]] |
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| − | | Good for removing "[[Poison Draw Frog]]" or "[[Dupe Frog]]" from field for their effects (second effect only, third effect makes them [[miss the timing]]). Can bounce one monster you control back to the owner's hand to Normal Summon an additional time. This works well with "[[Ronintoadin]]" and "[[Substitoad]]" as it can create a loop to gain multiple monsters continuously for multiple Synchro Summons in one turn. Very useful in [[Frognarchs|Frog Monarchs]] variants. |
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| + | | [[T.A.D.P.O.L.E.]] || Otamajakushi || Anagram of "evil, soul, vice, pain, stop" || [[wikipedia:Tadpole|Tadpole]] |
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| − | | [[Treeborn Frog]] |
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| − | | Can Special Summon itself from the graveyard if you have no Spells/Traps during your Standby Phase, so it's not as useful in decks using "[[Wetlands]]". Treeborn Frog is a key card in [[Frognarchs|Frog Monarchs]] variants. |
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| + | | [[Treeborn Frog]] || Yomigaeru || [[wikipedia:Yomi|Underworld]] Frog || "to be revived" |
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| − | | [[Unifrog]] |
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| − | | Works well with "[[Dupe Frog]]", allowing you to destroy a Spell/Trap each turn. |
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| + | | [[Unifrog]] || Kangaeru || Penetrating Frog || "to think about" |
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| − | | [[Ronintoadin]] |
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| − | | Works very well in [[Des Frog OTK]]. Is a key card in Synchro builds, even if it is not able to be used as a synchro material monster. (use Substitoad to tribute for another Frog, tribute that Frog to have a Frog in the graveyard to remove from play so you can use this card's effect). It's also efficient for stalling and [[Summoning]] "[[D.3.S. Frog]]" [[Fusion Summon]]. Note that "Ronintoad" is not a Frog monster. |
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| − | | [[Substitoad]] |
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| − | | This is a key card in a "[[Wetlands]]" or Synchro build. It prevents Frogs from being destroyed by battle, so it can be used with "[[Dupe Frog]]" to stall and then substituting it for "[[Unifrog]]" to attack directly on your turn. Useful in [[Frognarchs|Frog Monarchs]] variants. Note that "Substitoad" is not a Frog monster, so it does not protect itself. |
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| − | | [[Cryomancer of the Ice Barrier]] |
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| − | | Frogs don't have their own Tuner, so this is a good choice if you need one because it works well with "[[Wetlands]]" as well. |
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| − | | [[Tradetoad]] |
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| − | | The replacement for [[Substitoad]], it is not bad as it appears to be. Mixes well with [[Swap Frog]] and [[Dupe Frog]] due to their love of the graveyard. It also is good for literally trading frogs for better ones if the situation calls for it, or tading itself. |
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| − | | [[Dewdark of the Ice Barrier]] |
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| − | | This card can become a strong direct attacker with 2400 Attack in a [[Wetlands]] based deck. |
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| − | | [[Fishborg Blaster]] |
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| − | | A key card for Synchro builds. |
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| − | | [[Junk Synchron]] |
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| − | | Another Tuner that can be used for a "[[Wetlands]]" based deck since it Special Summons a level 2 or lower monster from your Graveyard. It's also perfect for [[Synchro Summon]]ing "[[Junk Warrior]]". |
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| − | | [[Mother Grizzly]] |
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| − | | Can basically search for everything in a "[[Wetlands]]" based deck. Also useful for Synchro Summons as it keeps a monster on | the field. |
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| − | | [[Shark Cruiser]] |
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| − | | Works well with almost every Frog Deck can [[Special Summon]] 2 level 4 or lower [[WATER]] monster, when destroyed by your opponents effect. |
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| − | | [[Star Boy]] |
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| − | | Works well with "[[Wetlands]]". Also useful for boosting "[[Junk Warrior]]". Particularly useful in a beatdown deck if you can't run "[[Solidarity]]". However, it can lead to clogged fields. |
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| − | | [[T.A.D.P.O.L.E.]] |
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| − | | Only use is in the [[Des Frog OTK]]. |
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| − | | [[Des Croaking]] |
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| − | | It can work with "[[Des Frog]]", "[[Ronintoadin]]" and "[[Dupe Frog]]" because they all count as "Des Frog" on field. It is central to the [[Des Frog OTK]]. "[[Ronintoadin]]"'s Special Summoning effect works well with this card. |
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| − | | [[Polymerization]] |
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| − | | Only if you're using "[[D.3.S. Frog]]". |
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| − | | [[Super Polymerization]] |
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| − | | Another possibility for "[[D.3.S. Frog]]", however unlike "[[Polymerization]]" this card is a Quick Play, so you can do the "[[Shield & Sword]]" combo (below) then use this card and attack for game. |
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| − | | [[Kaiser Colosseum]] |
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| − | | Useful for controlling the field and allowing you allow sawrming when you want to. |
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| − | | [[Inferno Reckless Summon]] |
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| − | | This card is very useful when combined with "[[Substitoad]]"'s effect. It can instantly Special Summon 3 "[[Des Frog]]" monsters ("[[Des Frog]]", "[[Dupe Frog]]" and "[[Ronintoadin]]") for [[Fusion Summon]]ing "[[D.3.S. Frog]]" or for using "[[Des Croaking]]". |
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| − | | [[Level Limit - Area B]] |
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| − | | Works especially well in the "[[Wetlands]]" build. Almost all your monsters will be unaffected by this card. This card along with "[[Dupe Frog]]" can be very annoying. |
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| − | | [[Moray of Greed]] |
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| − | | "[[Pot of Avarice]]" is more useful in most situations as it is easier to use and can return "Frogs" from "[[Substitoad]]"'s effect. |
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| − | | [[One for One]] |
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| − | | Best used for Special Summoning "[[Substitoad]]" or "[[Tradetoad]]" from your deck. |
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| − | | [[Pot of Avarice]] |
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| − | | Instant fill your Graveyard with "[[Substitoad]]"'s effect, then use this card to draw 2 cards. |
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| − | | [[Solidarity]] |
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| − | | It's similar to "[[Wetlands]]", allowing your frogs to gain much needed ATK. |
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| − | | [[Salvage]] |
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| − | | Similar to "[[Pot of Avarice]]", this card is an instant +1. |
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| − | | [[Wetlands]] |
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| − | | Gives frogs much needed ATK as almost all frogs are level 2, similar cards that can be used are "[[Star Boy]]" and "[[Solidarity]]". Very useful in a beatdown build, however it is not as useful in Frog Synchro or in Des Frog OTK. |
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| − | | [[Aegis of the Ocean Dragon Lord]] |
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| − | | Protects almost all your monsters from battle and card effects. |
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| − | | [[Froggy Forcefield]] |
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| − | | Another copy of "[[Mirror Force]]" wouldn't hurt. This card can be very annoying when used with "[[Dupe Frog]]". |
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| − | | [[Graceful Revival]] |
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| − | | Revives almost any Frog. Good tribute fodder for "[[Substitoad]]". |
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| − | | [[Gravity Bind]] |
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| − | | Works especially well in the "[[Wetlands]]" build. Almost all your monsters will be unaffected by this card. This card along with "[[Dupe Frog]]" can be very annoying. |
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| − | | [[Return from the Different Dimension]] |
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| − | | Can be combined with Ronintoadin and other DD cards for potential swarming. Also useful as a check for DD decks. |
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| − | | [[Slip Summon]] |
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| − | | Works well being chained with "[[Inferno Reckless Summon]]" to summon out up to two copies of the monster you are summoning. Works best with two "[[Dupe Frog]]s", effectively stopping your opponent from being able to declare an attack. |
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| − | | [[Starlight Road]] |
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| − | | Perfect for protecting your monsters, spells and traps against cards like "[[Judgment Dragon]]", "[[Icarus Attack]]", or "[[Celestia, Lightsworn Angel]]". Plus it gets a "[[Stardust Dragon]]" out of your Extra Deck afterwards. |
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| − | | [[Time Machine]] |
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| − | | Effective with "[[Inferno Reckless Summon]]" to bring out two more copies of "Frogs" |
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| − | | [[Broken Blocker]] |
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| − | | Works with "[[Dupe Frog]]" or "[[Substitoad]]". When Dupe Frog is attacked and destroyed, this Special Summons two "Dupe Frogs" from your deck in face-up defense position, so your opponent cannot declare an attack. You can also activate "Dupe Frog"'s effect to bring a Frog monster from your deck or graveyard to your hand. |
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| − | | [[Chain Destruction]] |
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| − | | Can be used to send your own cards to the graveyard, eg "[[T.A.D.P.O.L.E.]]", "[[Treeborn Frog]]", "[[Ronintoadin]]", etc. or if you identify a key card in your opponent's deck you can send the other copies to his/her graveyard. |
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| − | | [[Battle of the Elements]] |
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| − | | Because they're all [[WATER]] attribute. |
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| − | | [[Gozen Match]] |
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| − | | Same reason |
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| − | | [[Rivalry of Warlords]] |
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| − | | Because they're all [[Aqua]]-type, |
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| − | | [[Brionac, Dragon of the Ice Barrier]] |
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| − | | With so much draw power, this card can easily be used to clear the field for an OTK. |
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| − | | [[D.3.S. Frog]] |
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| − | | Only in Des Frog OTK, this card can easily have 4000 ATK now that "[[Treeborn Frog]]" is not in the ban list. The "Treeborn Frogs" can be easily dumped by "[[Substitoad]]"(traditional format). |
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| − | | [[Junk Warrior]] |
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| − | | When Synchro Summoned, this card gains a lot of ATK. Almost all your Frogs are level 2, and they will be boosted by "[[Star Boy]]" and "[[Wetlands]]" or after using "[[Shield and Sword]]" and/or "[[Inverse Universe]]" (it will have 8300 of ATK if you have 3 other monsters with 2000 of DEF) |
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| − | | [[Sea Dragon Lord Gishilnodon]] |
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| − | | Its effect is easily used as almost all your monsters are level 2. It may be difficult to summon for the same reason, however: It requires a level 3 monster as synchro material. |
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| + | ==Playing style== |
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| − | {{ArchetypeNavbox|Frogs}} |
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| + | Though with weak stats, "Frog" monsters are very versatile and their effects include rapid Summoning, the option to increase their ATK or protect themselves from destruction, and wiping out all cards the opponent controls, with "[[Des Croaking]]". Many "Frog" cards have low Levels, which lets them benefit from cards like "[[Gravity Bind]]", "[[Wetlands]]", "[[Pride of the Weak]]" and "[[Graceful Revival]]". |
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| + | One card that kept "Frogs" versatile and powerful was "[[Substitoad]]", but after ''[[Frog FTK]]'' won the ''2010 World Championships'', it was [[Forbidden]], so many "Frog" Decks lost their supreme speed. |
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| + | Before "[[Monarch]]" monsters gained support through recent years, they were commonly combined with monsters like "Treeborn Frog", "Swap Frog" and "Ronintoadin", that could provide fodders for the Tribute Summons. This granted them popularity and competitive viability and the Deck became known as ''[[Frog Monarch]]''. |
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| + | Another popular combination is "[[Sea Lancer]]". It can equip itself with as many banished Aqua, Fish and Sea Serpent monsters as possible, which raises is ATK by 1000 and those targets can be easily provided by "Ronintoadin". It can send an equipped monster to the Graveyard to prevent its destruction and by sending a "[[Dupe Frog]]" or "[[Poison Draw Frog]]", it is possible to prevent a loss in card advantage, by drawing a card or search/retrieve a "Frog" monster. |
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| + | In 2016, with the ''[[Invasion: Vengeance]]'' Booster Pack, the archetype gained its boss monster, "[[Toadally Awesome]]", a very solid Xyz that is able to negate the activation of cards and effects, steal the negated card, Special Summon a "Frog" monster from the Deck and retrieve a WATER monster when it is sent to the Graveyard. Combined with the "[[Paleozoic]]" Trap Cards, that can Summon themselves from the Graveyard as Level 2 Aqua monsters, the Deck rapidily gained popularity and competitive relevance, which later resulted in "Toadally Awesome" becoming [[Limited]] in the OCG. |
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| + | <!-- This is not an exact Decklist. Do not add multiples or staples.--> |
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| + | |normal monsters = |
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| + | * [[Megalosmasher X]] |
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| + | |effect monsters = |
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| + | * [[Swap Frog]] |
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| + | * [[Dupe Frog]] |
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| + | * [[Ronintoadin]] |
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| + | * [[Poison Draw Frog]] |
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| + | * [[Flip Flop Frog]] |
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| + | * [[Submarine Frog]] |
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| + | * [[Rescue Rabbit]] |
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| + | * [[Tin Goldfish]] |
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| + | * [[Silent Angler]] |
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| + | |xyz monsters = |
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| + | * [[Toadally Awesome]] |
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| + | * [[Bahamut Shark]] |
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| + | * [[Gachi Gachi Gantetsu]] |
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| + | * [[Daigusto Phoenix]] |
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| + | * [[Number 96: Dark Mist]] |
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| + | * [[Number 29: Mannequin Cat]] |
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| + | * [[Cat Shark]] |
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| + | |link monsters = |
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| + | * [[Mistar Boy]] |
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| + | * [[Mermail Abyssalacia]] |
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| + | * [[Level Limit - Area B]] |
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| + | * [[Moray of Greed]] |
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| + | * [[Salvage]] |
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| + | * ''[[Paleozoic]]'' Trap Cards |
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| + | * [[Gozen Match]] |
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| + | * [[Rivalry of Warlords]] |
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| + | }} |
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| + | ==Weaknesses== |
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| + | Cards such as "[[Zombie World]]" can be used to prevent "Toadally Awesome" from being Summoned. Card effects that banish cards that would be sent to the Graveyard, such as "[[Masked HERO Dark Law]]" and "[[Dimensional Fissure]]", greatly hamper the strategies of "Frog" Decks.. |
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| + | ==Trivia== |
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| + | "[[Froggy Forcefield]]" is not a "Frog" card, because it does not have 「ガエル」 in its Japanese name. "[[Slime Toad]]", previously known as "Frog the Jam", is also not a "Frog" card because of its Japanese name, and was renamed to clarify this. Until that erratum, all cards that mentioned a "Frog" monster had the sentence "except 'Frog the Jam'", [https://www.reddit.com/r/yugioh/comments/53pn6s/frog_the_jam_whats_with_all_the_hype/ which made that monster become a meme] among players. |
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Revision as of 13:44, 7 February 2020
For the Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS anime character, see Frog (character).
"Frog" (ガエル Gaeru) is an archetype of WATER Aqua monsters that debuted in Cybernetic Revolution. This was both the first WATER archetype and the first Aqua archetype. The archetype is used by Princess Rose in the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX anime. The "Toad" series is a related series of monsters that support the "Frog" archetype.
Design
True to their their name, the general design of "Frog" as well as the related "Toad" monsters resemble their real-life counterparts. Some "Frog" monsters like "Flip Flop Frog" and "Poison Draw Frog" showcase their long, sticky tongues in their artwork. Most of the "Frog" and Toad monsters have distinctive colorful markings on their bodies and heads, most notably "Swap Frog", "Dupe Frog", "Beelze Frog", and "Ronintoadin".
Some "Frog" and Toad monsters resemble angels like "Treeborn Frog, while others resemble demons like "Beelze Frog" and "Swap Frog". This thematic resemblance to angels and demons is further highlighted by the contrasting half-angel, half-demon appearances of "Substitoad" and "Tradetoad".
Etymology
The Japanese name of the "Frog", Gaeru archetype derives from a voiced form of the word for "frog", Kaeru, which in turn is used for the names of "Toad" monsters. In most of the TCG, Gaeru is translated to words for "frog", while Kaeru to words for "toad" to avoid ambiguity. In the Portuguese version, however, the reverse is true: "Frog" is translated as "Sapo" (which in fact means toad), while "Toad" is called "Rã" (frog). In the Japanese version, members of both the "Frog" archetype and the "Toad" series have their name be puns based on Gaeru/Kaeru and various expressions, chiefly verbs, that happen to have gaeru/kaeru as part of them.
Members
| English name | Japanese name (romaji) | Japanese name (translation) | Japanese pun (translation) |
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| Beelze Frog | Amagaeru | Devil Frog | Japanese tree frog |
| Centerfrog | Negaeru | Sleeping Frog | "to switch sides or to betray" |
| D.3.S. Frog | Gaeru Sandesu | Frog Three-Death | "I'm Mr. Frog" |
| Des Frog | Desugaeru | Death Frog | "to come across" |
| Dupe Frog | Machigaeru | Evil Wisdom Frog | "to make a mistake" |
| Flip Flop Frog | Uragaeru | Reverse Frog | "to be turned inside-out" |
| Poison Draw Frog | Hikigaeru | Draw Frog | Japanese common toad |
| Submarine Frog | Michigaeru | Unknown Frog | "to be hardly recognized" |
| Swap Frog | Onigaeru | Ogre Frog | "to change clothes" |
| T.A.D.P.O.L.E. | Otamajakushi | Anagram of "evil, soul, vice, pain, stop" | Tadpole |
| Treeborn Frog | Yomigaeru | Underworld Frog | "to be revived" |
| Unifrog | Kangaeru | Penetrating Frog | "to think about" |
Playing style
Though with weak stats, "Frog" monsters are very versatile and their effects include rapid Summoning, the option to increase their ATK or protect themselves from destruction, and wiping out all cards the opponent controls, with "Des Croaking". Many "Frog" cards have low Levels, which lets them benefit from cards like "Gravity Bind", "Wetlands", "Pride of the Weak" and "Graceful Revival".
One card that kept "Frogs" versatile and powerful was "Substitoad", but after Frog FTK won the 2010 World Championships, it was Forbidden, so many "Frog" Decks lost their supreme speed.
Before "Monarch" monsters gained support through recent years, they were commonly combined with monsters like "Treeborn Frog", "Swap Frog" and "Ronintoadin", that could provide fodders for the Tribute Summons. This granted them popularity and competitive viability and the Deck became known as Frog Monarch.
Another popular combination is "Sea Lancer". It can equip itself with as many banished Aqua, Fish and Sea Serpent monsters as possible, which raises is ATK by 1000 and those targets can be easily provided by "Ronintoadin". It can send an equipped monster to the Graveyard to prevent its destruction and by sending a "Dupe Frog" or "Poison Draw Frog", it is possible to prevent a loss in card advantage, by drawing a card or search/retrieve a "Frog" monster.
In 2016, with the Invasion: Vengeance Booster Pack, the archetype gained its boss monster, "Toadally Awesome", a very solid Xyz that is able to negate the activation of cards and effects, steal the negated card, Special Summon a "Frog" monster from the Deck and retrieve a WATER monster when it is sent to the Graveyard. Combined with the "Paleozoic" Trap Cards, that can Summon themselves from the Graveyard as Level 2 Aqua monsters, the Deck rapidily gained popularity and competitive relevance, which later resulted in "Toadally Awesome" becoming Limited in the OCG.
Weaknesses
Cards such as "Zombie World" can be used to prevent "Toadally Awesome" from being Summoned. Card effects that banish cards that would be sent to the Graveyard, such as "Masked HERO Dark Law" and "Dimensional Fissure", greatly hamper the strategies of "Frog" Decks..
Trivia
"Froggy Forcefield" is not a "Frog" card, because it does not have 「ガエル」 in its Japanese name. "Slime Toad", previously known as "Frog the Jam", is also not a "Frog" card because of its Japanese name, and was renamed to clarify this. Until that erratum, all cards that mentioned a "Frog" monster had the sentence "except 'Frog the Jam'", which made that monster become a meme among players.
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