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+ | | image = Invocation.png |
| caption = "[[Aleister the Invoker]]" summoning "[[Invoked Cocytus]]" in the artwork of "[[Invocation]]" |
| caption = "[[Aleister the Invoker]]" summoning "[[Invoked Cocytus]]" in the artwork of "[[Invocation]]" |
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| ja_name = {{Ruby|召|しょう}}{{Ruby|喚|かん}}{{Ruby|獣|じゅう}} |
| ja_name = {{Ruby|召|しょう}}{{Ruby|喚|かん}}{{Ruby|獣|じゅう}} |
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| romaji = Shōkanjū |
| romaji = Shōkanjū |
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| trans = Invoked Beast |
| trans = Invoked Beast |
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+ | | fr_name = Invokhé |
+ | | de_name = Beschworen |
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+ | | de_trans= Summon |
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+ | | it_name = Invokato |
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+ | | ko_name = 소환수 |
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+ | | ko_romanized = Sohwansu |
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+ | | ko_hanja= 召喚獸 |
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| pt_name = Invokado(a) |
| pt_name = Invokado(a) |
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+ | | es_name = Invokado/a |
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− | * [[Booster SP: Fusion Enforcers]] (OCG) |
+ | * [[Booster SP: Fusion Enforcers]] ''(OCG)'' |
− | * [[Fusion Enforcers]] (TCG) |
+ | * [[Fusion Enforcers]] ''(TCG)'' |
+ | * [[LINK VRAINS Pack]] ''(OCG)'' |
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+ | * [[Shadows in Valhalla]] ''(TCG)'' |
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− | "'''Invoked'''", known as "'''Invoked Beast'''" ({{Ruby|召|しょう}}{{Ruby|喚|かん}}{{Ruby|獣|じゅう}} ''Shōkanjū'') in the [[OCG]], is an [[archetype]] debuting in ''[[Booster SP: Fusion Enforcers]]''. |
+ | "'''Invoked'''", known as "'''Invoked Beast'''" ({{Ruby|召|しょう}}{{Ruby|喚|かん}}{{Ruby|獣|じゅう}} ''Shōkanjū'') in the [[OCG]], is an [[archetype]] of [[Fusion Monster]]s debuting in ''[[Booster SP: Fusion Enforcers]]''. |
==Design== |
==Design== |
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− | Design-wise, the archetype consists of "Invoked" [[Fusion Monster]]s who are seemingly Summoned through [[Invocation|magic powers]] by [[Aleister the Invoker|sorcerers |
+ | Design-wise, the archetype consists of "Invoked" [[Fusion Monster]]s who are seemingly Summoned through [[Invocation|magic powers]] by [[Aleister the Invoker|sorcerers]]. |
Individually, each "Invoked" represents a different [[Attribute]], with their [[Fusion Material]]s being "[[Aleister the Invoker]]" plus one monster of their specific Attribute, and are named after historical or mythological elements related to said Attribute. They also contain the staff of "Aleister" somewhere in their artworks, but much brighter than the original. |
Individually, each "Invoked" represents a different [[Attribute]], with their [[Fusion Material]]s being "[[Aleister the Invoker]]" plus one monster of their specific Attribute, and are named after historical or mythological elements related to said Attribute. They also contain the staff of "Aleister" somewhere in their artworks, but much brighter than the original. |
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! scope="col" | Invoked Support |
! scope="col" | Invoked Support |
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! scope="col" | Origin |
! scope="col" | Origin |
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− | | [[Aleister the Invoker]] |
+ | | [[Aleister the Invoker]] / <br>[[Aleister the Invoker of Madness]] |
| [[wikipedia:Aleister Crowley|Aleister Crowley]] |
| [[wikipedia:Aleister Crowley|Aleister Crowley]] |
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+ | | [[wikipedia:The Beast (Revelation)|To Mega Therion]] |
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| [[Invoked Caliga|Caliga]] |
| [[Invoked Caliga|Caliga]] |
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| [[wikipedia:Caligula|Caligula]] |
| [[wikipedia:Caligula|Caligula]] |
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− | | [[finalfantasy:Madeen_(summon)|Madeen]] / [[finalfantasy:Diabolos|Diabolos]] |
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| [[Invoked Raidjin|Raidjin]] |
| [[Invoked Raidjin|Raidjin]] |
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| [[wikipedia:Raijin|Raijin]] |
| [[wikipedia:Raijin|Raijin]] |
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− | | [[finalfantasy:Raiden|Raiden]] |
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| [[Invoked Cocytus|Cocytus]] |
| [[Invoked Cocytus|Cocytus]] |
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| [[wikipedia:Cocytus|Cocytus]] |
| [[wikipedia:Cocytus|Cocytus]] |
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− | | [[finalfantasy:Bahamut|Bahamut]] / [[finalfantasy:Leviathan|Leviathan]] |
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| [[Invoked Purgatrio|Purgatrio]] |
| [[Invoked Purgatrio|Purgatrio]] |
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| [[wikipedia:Purgatory|Purgatory]] |
| [[wikipedia:Purgatory|Purgatory]] |
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− | | [[finalfantasy:Magus_Sisters|Magus Sisters]] |
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| [[Invoked Magellanica|Magellanica]] |
| [[Invoked Magellanica|Magellanica]] |
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| [[wikipedia:Terra Australis|Terra Australis]] |
| [[wikipedia:Terra Australis|Terra Australis]] |
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− | | [[finalfantasy:Golem_(creature)|Golem]] / [[finalfantasy:Titan|Titan]] |
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| [[Invoked Mechaba|Mechaba]] |
| [[Invoked Mechaba|Mechaba]] |
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| [[wikipedia:Merkabah mysticism|Merkabah]] |
| [[wikipedia:Merkabah mysticism|Merkabah]] |
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− | | [[finalfantasy:Odin|Odin]] |
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| [[Invoked Elysium|Elysium]] |
| [[Invoked Elysium|Elysium]] |
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| [[wikipedia:Elysium|Elysium]] |
| [[wikipedia:Elysium|Elysium]] |
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− | | [[finalfantasy:Eden_(summon)|Eden]] |
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==Playing Style== |
==Playing Style== |
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+ | This archetype's plays start with either the Field Spell "[[Magical Meltdown]]" to search "[[Aleister the Invoker]]" who searches for this archetype's Fusion Spell card called "[[Invocation]]", this can Fusion Summon any monster using Materials from the hand, and can also [[banish]] [[Fusion Material|Fusion Materials]] from ''either'' Graveyard or one's own field if Summoning one of the Invoked monsters. It can also recycle itself to the Deck and a banished "Aleister the Invoker" to the hand. Aleister can also act as a [[Hand trap|handtrap]], giving any Fusion Monster +1000 ATK until the end of the turn. |
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− | The archetype's main goal is to perform Fusion Summons of the "Invoked" Fusion monsters, relying on "Aleister the Invoker" and the versatility of "[[Invocation]]" to do so. With the proper set-up, it is possible to build a very consistent and recursive strategy, in which "[[Magical Meltdown]]" searches "Aleister", which in turn searches "Invocation". Then, the Fusion Summons can be performed even using monsters from the opponent's Graveyard. Once "Aleister" is banished by "Invocation", it can be later recycled, creating a loop in which the player is granted to have access to the resources needed to keep on Fusion Summoning turn after turn. Also, "Invocation" can be used to banish troublesome monsters from the opponent's Graveyard in the process. |
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+ | This traits give the Invoked strategy a lot of versatility for many reasons. Firstly, they can access generic Fusion Monsters without needing [[Polymerization]] or other off-archetype cards. Secondly, only one Aleister is needed to produce an unending stream of Invoked monsters. Thirdly, the ability to banish monsters from either Graveyard means it is possible to deny your opponent a chance to recycle important monsters while possibly gaining an unusual [[Attribute]] for your Summon. Finally, the ability to banish other monsters from one's own Graveyard means it is possible to use the monsters on the field for a [[Link Summon]], before getting a second use from them. |
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− | The said Fusion monsters are also very versatile, having effects that range from [[Invoked Caliga|limiting]] the number of times a player can activate monsters' effects and attack, [[Invoked Raidjin|flipping]] monsters face-down, [[Invoked Mechaba|negating]] cards' effects and [[Invoked Purgatrio|attacking]] multiple times. The variety of Attributes and the ability of "Invocation" of banishing monsters from the Graveyards also enables the Deck to use powerful engines, like the "[[Windwitch]]", that is used to Synchro Summon "[[Crystal Wing Synchro Dragon]]". Also, hand traps like "[[Ash Blossom & Joyous Spring]]", "[[Effect Veiler]]", "[[Maxx "C"]]" can be given a last utility, by being used as Fusion Materials. |
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+ | However, it is rare to see "pure" Invoked Decks, as there is not too many Main Deck components to this Deck, and Aleister is the only Main Deck monster, requiring other monsters to be played to access most of the Invoked monsters. As a result, Invoked are most commonly seen as an [[engine]] in other Decks, particularly those with little to no Normal Summon reliance, or that play [[Brilliant Fusion]] to get an extra Normal Summon. These Decks can give up the Normal Summon to Aleister while successfully executing their main strategy, using the Invoked to provide either offensive firepower or defence to help their plays go off. Examples of Decks that have use Invoked strongly include [[Windwitch]] and [[Mekk-Knight|Mekk-Knights]], while [[Thunder Dragon (archetype)|Thunder Dragons]] and [[Trickstar|Trickstars]] are modern meta decks that have experimented with this build. |
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+ | The Invoked Fusion monsters are naturally not all viewed as equally strong, and choosing to play them often revolves around which can be Summoned in a Deck. [[Invoked Caliga|Caliga]], [[Invoked Magellanica|Magellanica]] and [[Invoked Cocytus|Cocytus]] are viewed as being comparatively weak, but they can still be viable especially if their Attribute is strong in the current meta, as their Summoning will often be far easier. [[Invoked Elysium|Elysium]] is often viewed as practically infeasible to Summon, and as not giving enough rewards for the large investment made in it, so is nearly never played. |
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+ | [[Invoked Raidjin]] is a highly versatile option that effectively provides a [[Book of Moon]] every turn. The fact it is a Warrior and can be Summoned off Instant Fusion also makes it popular in Decks that Summon [[Isolde, Two Tales of the Noble Knights]]. [[Invoked Purgatrio]] is a highly dangerous monster that gains ATK for each card the opponent controls and can attack all monsters the opponent controls. As it also does [[piercing]] damage, it can [[OTK]] the opponent in a flash, making for a startling contrast to the Deck's mainly more control focussed options. Finally, [[Invoked Mechaba]] has an awesome negation effect that can negate any effect in the game once per turn by discarding the same type of card as the opponent activated (Monster/Spell/Trap), and then banish whatever was on the receiving end of this effect. If one can Summon multiple Mechaba, the opponent will have a hard time doing anything with the right cards in hand. |
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+ | With the release of [[Aleister the Invoker of Madness]] as a dedicated Link Monster for this archetype, Decks that play Invoked Monsters now can Fusion Summon even more often, and can even use the Invoker of Madness himself for a last Summon, as his name becomes Aleister the Invoker on the field. He also gives better support to the archetype's Spell/Trap cards, so the other non-direct Fusion cards are more effective now. |
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{{Decklist|Recommended Cards |
{{Decklist|Recommended Cards |
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|effect monsters = |
|effect monsters = |
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* [[Aleister the Invoker]] |
* [[Aleister the Invoker]] |
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− | * [[Elemental HERO Prisma]] |
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* [[Genex Ally Changer]] |
* [[Genex Ally Changer]] |
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* [[Homunculus the Alchemic Being]] |
* [[Homunculus the Alchemic Being]] |
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* [[King of the Swamp]] |
* [[King of the Swamp]] |
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+ | * [[Predaplant Darlingtonia Cobra]] |
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− | * [[Fusion Parasite]] |
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+ | * [[Predaplant Ophrys Scorpio]] |
+ | * [[Spellbook Magician of Prophecy]] |
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− | * [[Shaddoll Hedgehog]] |
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− | * [[Shaddoll Squamata]] |
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− | * [[Summoner Monk]] |
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− | * [[The Dark - Hex-Sealed Fusion]] |
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− | * [[The Earth - Hex-Sealed Fusion]] |
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− | * [[The Light - Hex-Sealed Fusion]] |
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|tuner monsters = |
|tuner monsters = |
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− | * [[Shaddoll Falco]] |
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− | * [[Dark Doriado]] |
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− | * [[Performapal Trump Witch]] |
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− | |ritual monsters = |
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− | * [[Elemental Mistress Doriado]] (with "[[Ritual Foregone]]") |
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* [[Invoked Purgatrio]] |
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* [[Invoked Raidjin]] |
* [[Invoked Raidjin]] |
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+ | * [[Mudragon of the Swamp]] |
− | * [[El Shaddoll Wendigo]] |
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− | * [[El Shaddoll Winda]] |
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* [[Starving Venom Fusion Dragon]] |
* [[Starving Venom Fusion Dragon]] |
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+ | * [[Gem-Knight Seraphinite]] |
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* [[Magical Meltdown]] |
* [[Magical Meltdown]] |
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* [[The Book of the Law]] |
* [[The Book of the Law]] |
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+ | * [[Brilliant Fusion]] |
− | * [[Burial from a Different Dimension]] |
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− | * [[Creeping Darkness]] |
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− | * [[Dark Eruption]] |
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* [[Fusion Conscription]] |
* [[Fusion Conscription]] |
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* [[Fusion Substitute]] / [[Polymerization]] |
* [[Fusion Substitute]] / [[Polymerization]] |
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− | * [[Fusion Weapon]] |
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* [[Instant Fusion]] |
* [[Instant Fusion]] |
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+ | * [[Spellbook of Secrets]] |
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+ | * [[Spellbook of Knowledge]] |
− | * [[Super Polymerization]] |
+ | * [[Super Polymerization]] |
* [[Terraforming]] |
* [[Terraforming]] |
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* [[Omega Summon]] |
* [[Omega Summon]] |
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− | * [[Call of the Haunted]] |
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− | * [[Dark Renewal]] |
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− | * [[Escape from the Dark Dimension]] |
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* [[Fuh-Rin-Ka-Zan]] |
* [[Fuh-Rin-Ka-Zan]] |
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* [[Fusion Reserve]] |
* [[Fusion Reserve]] |
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− | * [[Quantum Cat]] / [[Swamp Mirrorer]] |
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+ | * [[Aleister the Invoker of Madness]] |
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+ | * [[Borreload Dragon]] |
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+ | * [[Saryuja Skull Dread]] |
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+ | * [[Knightmare]] monsters|xyz monsters = Generic Rank 4 Monsters|normal monsters = * [[Gem-Knight Garnet]]}} |
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+ | == Weaknesses == |
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+ | * Cards like "[[Non-Fusion Area]]", "[[Fossil Dyna Pachycephalo]]" and "[[Dimensional Barrier]]" can be used to prevent Fusion Summons or slow down the "Invoked" strategy. |
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+ | * "[[Chain Disappearance]]" can be used to banish all copies of "Aleister" at the time it is Normal Summoned. Bear in mind, though, that if "Invocation" is sent to the Graveyard, by a card like "[[Twin Twisters]]", "[[Foolish Burial Goods]]", etc, those copies can be easily retrieved. |
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+ | * "[[Mistake]]" or "[[Thunder King Rai-Oh]]" can shut down key cards like "[[Terraforming]]", "Magical Meltdown" and, most importantly, "Aleister" itself. |
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+ | * "[[Imperial Iron Wall]]" can be used to prevent the "Invoked" player from banishing monsters from their opponent's Graveyard, and can also disable the powerful effect of "Invoked Mechaba", since it will not be able to banish the card it would have negated. "[[Artifact Lancea]]" can also be used as a one-turn [[hand trap]]. |
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Revision as of 23:02, 26 March 2019
"Invoked", known as "Invoked Beast" (
Design
Design-wise, the archetype consists of "Invoked" Fusion Monsters who are seemingly Summoned through magic powers by sorcerers.
Individually, each "Invoked" represents a different Attribute, with their Fusion Materials being "Aleister the Invoker" plus one monster of their specific Attribute, and are named after historical or mythological elements related to said Attribute. They also contain the staff of "Aleister" somewhere in their artworks, but much brighter than the original.
Level | Attribute | Type | Invoked | Origin |
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4 | DARK | Beast | Caliga | Caligula |
5 | WIND | Warrior | Raidjin | Raijin |
6 | WATER | Dragon | Cocytus | Cocytus |
7 | FIRE | Fiend | Purgatrio | Purgatory |
8 | EARTH | Rock | Magellanica | Terra Australis |
9 | LIGHT | Machine | Mechaba | Merkabah |
10 | All | Fairy | Elysium | Elysium |
Playing Style
This archetype's plays start with either the Field Spell "Magical Meltdown" to search "Aleister the Invoker" who searches for this archetype's Fusion Spell card called "Invocation", this can Fusion Summon any monster using Materials from the hand, and can also banish Fusion Materials from either Graveyard or one's own field if Summoning one of the Invoked monsters. It can also recycle itself to the Deck and a banished "Aleister the Invoker" to the hand. Aleister can also act as a handtrap, giving any Fusion Monster +1000 ATK until the end of the turn.
This traits give the Invoked strategy a lot of versatility for many reasons. Firstly, they can access generic Fusion Monsters without needing Polymerization or other off-archetype cards. Secondly, only one Aleister is needed to produce an unending stream of Invoked monsters. Thirdly, the ability to banish monsters from either Graveyard means it is possible to deny your opponent a chance to recycle important monsters while possibly gaining an unusual Attribute for your Summon. Finally, the ability to banish other monsters from one's own Graveyard means it is possible to use the monsters on the field for a Link Summon, before getting a second use from them.
However, it is rare to see "pure" Invoked Decks, as there is not too many Main Deck components to this Deck, and Aleister is the only Main Deck monster, requiring other monsters to be played to access most of the Invoked monsters. As a result, Invoked are most commonly seen as an engine in other Decks, particularly those with little to no Normal Summon reliance, or that play Brilliant Fusion to get an extra Normal Summon. These Decks can give up the Normal Summon to Aleister while successfully executing their main strategy, using the Invoked to provide either offensive firepower or defence to help their plays go off. Examples of Decks that have use Invoked strongly include Windwitch and Mekk-Knights, while Thunder Dragons and Trickstars are modern meta decks that have experimented with this build.
The Invoked Fusion monsters are naturally not all viewed as equally strong, and choosing to play them often revolves around which can be Summoned in a Deck. Caliga, Magellanica and Cocytus are viewed as being comparatively weak, but they can still be viable especially if their Attribute is strong in the current meta, as their Summoning will often be far easier. Elysium is often viewed as practically infeasible to Summon, and as not giving enough rewards for the large investment made in it, so is nearly never played.
Invoked Raidjin is a highly versatile option that effectively provides a Book of Moon every turn. The fact it is a Warrior and can be Summoned off Instant Fusion also makes it popular in Decks that Summon Isolde, Two Tales of the Noble Knights. Invoked Purgatrio is a highly dangerous monster that gains ATK for each card the opponent controls and can attack all monsters the opponent controls. As it also does piercing damage, it can OTK the opponent in a flash, making for a startling contrast to the Deck's mainly more control focussed options. Finally, Invoked Mechaba has an awesome negation effect that can negate any effect in the game once per turn by discarding the same type of card as the opponent activated (Monster/Spell/Trap), and then banish whatever was on the receiving end of this effect. If one can Summon multiple Mechaba, the opponent will have a hard time doing anything with the right cards in hand.
With the release of Aleister the Invoker of Madness as a dedicated Link Monster for this archetype, Decks that play Invoked Monsters now can Fusion Summon even more often, and can even use the Invoker of Madness himself for a last Summon, as his name becomes Aleister the Invoker on the field. He also gives better support to the archetype's Spell/Trap cards, so the other non-direct Fusion cards are more effective now.
Weaknesses
- Cards like "Non-Fusion Area", "Fossil Dyna Pachycephalo" and "Dimensional Barrier" can be used to prevent Fusion Summons or slow down the "Invoked" strategy.
- "Chain Disappearance" can be used to banish all copies of "Aleister" at the time it is Normal Summoned. Bear in mind, though, that if "Invocation" is sent to the Graveyard, by a card like "Twin Twisters", "Foolish Burial Goods", etc, those copies can be easily retrieved.
- "Mistake" or "Thunder King Rai-Oh" can shut down key cards like "Terraforming", "Magical Meltdown" and, most importantly, "Aleister" itself.
- "Imperial Iron Wall" can be used to prevent the "Invoked" player from banishing monsters from their opponent's Graveyard, and can also disable the powerful effect of "Invoked Mechaba", since it will not be able to banish the card it would have negated. "Artifact Lancea" can also be used as a one-turn hand trap.
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