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| image = UrgentTuning-TF04-JP-VG.jpg
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| image = UrgentTuning-TF04-JP-VG.jpg
| caption = "[[Junk Warrior]]" and "[[Junk Synchron]] together with "[[Speed Warrior]]"
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| caption = "[[Junk Warrior]]" and "[[Junk Synchron]]" together with "[[Speed Warrior]]"
| ja_name = ジャンク
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| ja_name = ジャンク
| romaji = Janku
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| romaji = Janku
| fr_name = Robot
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| fr_name = Robot
| de_name = Gerümpel
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| de_name = Gerümpel
| it_name = Rottame
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| it_name = Rottame
| pt_name = Sucata
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| pt_name = Sucata
| es_name = Basura
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| es_name = Basura
|ko_name=정크
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| ko_name = 정크
|ko_romanized=Jeonkeu
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| ko_romanized = Jeonkeu
| other_names =
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| other_names =
 
; Arabic
 
; Arabic
 
: الرّبوط
 
: الرّبوط
 
; Croatian
 
; Croatian
 
: Smećarski
 
: Smećarski
| sets =
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| sets =
* [[Starter Deck 2008]]
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* [[The Duelist Genesis]]
* [[Starter Deck 2009]]
 
* [[Starter Deck 2010]]
 
 
* [[Duelist Pack: Yusei]]
 
* [[Duelist Pack: Yusei]]
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* [[Raging Battle]]
 
* [[Duelist Pack: Yusei 2]]
 
* [[Duelist Pack: Yusei 2]]
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* [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 3D Bonds Beyond Time Movie Pack]]
* [[Duelist Pack: Yusei 3]]
 
* [[Duel Disk - Yusei Version]]
 
* [[The Duelist Genesis]]
 
 
* [[Extreme Victory]]
 
* [[Extreme Victory]]
 
* [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Volume 2 promotional card]]
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| tcg =
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* [[Starter Deck: Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]]
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* [[Starter Deck: Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's 2009]]
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* [[Duelist Pack Collection Tin 2010]]
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* [[Starter Deck: Duelist Toolbox]]
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* [[Duel Terminal 3]]
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* [[Duelist League 3 participation cards]]
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* [[Yu-Gi-Oh! Advent Calendar]]
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* [[Photon Shockwave]]
 
* [[Premium Collection Tin]]
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* [[Star Pack 2013]]
 
* [[Judgment of the Light]]
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* [[War of the Giants: Round 2]]
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* [[War of the Giants Reinforcements]]
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* [[Premium Gold]]
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* [[Legendary Collection 5D's Mega Pack]]
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* [[Premium Gold: Return of the Bling]]
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* [[Crossed Souls]]
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* [[Synchron Extreme Structure Deck]]
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* [[Premium Gold: Infinite Gold]]
 
* [[Duelist Saga]]
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* [[Code of the Duelist]]
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* [[Spirit Warriors]]
 
* [[2018 Mega-Tins]]
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* [[2018 Mega-Tin Mega Pack]]
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* [[Legendary Hero Decks]]
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* [[OTS Tournament Pack 9]]
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* [[Legendary Duelists: Immortal Destiny]]
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| ocg =
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* [[Starter Deck 2008]]
 
* [[Starter Deck 2009]]
 
* [[Starter Deck 2010]]
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* [[Duel Terminal - Champion of Chaos!!]]
 
* [[Limited Edition 17]]
 
* [[Limited Edition 17]]
* [[Premium Pack 13]]
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* [[Duel Disk - Yusei Version DX]]
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* [[V Jump Card Festa 2010 promotional card]]
* [[Premium Pack 18]]
 
* [[V Jump Card Festa promotional cards]]
 
 
* [[Jump Festa 2011 - Promotion Pack]]
 
* [[Jump Festa 2011 - Promotion Pack]]
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* [[Promotion Pack 2]]
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* [[Premium Pack 13]]
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* [[Duelist Edition Volume 3]]
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* [[Duelist Edition Volume 4]]
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* [[Premium Pack 15]]
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* [[V Jump Fall 2014 subscription bonus]]
 
* [[Structure Deck: Synchron Extreme]]
 
* [[Structure Deck: Synchron Extreme]]
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* [[V Jump Spring 2015 subscription bonus]]
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* [[Premium Pack 17]]
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* [[The Valuable Book 18 promotional cards]]
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* [[Premium Pack 18]]
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* [[Jump Victory Carnival 2016 - Promotion Pack]]
 
* [[20th Anniversary Pack 2nd Wave]]
 
* [[20th Anniversary Pack 2nd Wave]]
* [[Duelist Saga]]
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* [[Premium Pack 20]]
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* [[Special Pack 20th Anniversary Edition Vol.3]]
* [[2018 Mega-Tins]]
 
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* [[Yu-Gi-Oh! Chips]]
| anime =
 
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* [[20th Anniversary Duelist Box]]
 
* [[Duelist Pack: Legend Duelist 6]]
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| korea =
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* [[Premium Pack Vol.6]]
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* [[Promotion Pack 2012 Vol.2]]
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* [[Premium Pack Vol.8]]
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* [[Premium Pack Vol.10]]
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* [[Premium Pack Vol.11]]
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* [[Premium Pack Vol.13]]
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* [[Advanced Event Pack 2019 Vol.1]]
 
| anime =
 
* [[Yu-Gi-Oh! (anime)|Yu-Gi-Oh!]]
 
* [[Yu-Gi-Oh! (anime)|Yu-Gi-Oh!]]
 
* [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]]
 
* [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]]
 
* [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 3D Bonds Beyond Time]]
 
* [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 3D Bonds Beyond Time]]
 
* [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL]]
 
* [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL]]
| manga =
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| manga =
 
* [[Yu-Gi-Oh! R]]
 
* [[Yu-Gi-Oh! R]]
 
* [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's (manga)|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]]
 
* [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's (manga)|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]]
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"'''Junk'''" (ジャンク ''Janku'') is an [[archetype]] of [[Machine]] and [[Warrior]] [[Monster Card|monsters]] primarily used by [[Yusei Fudo]] and [[Bashford]] in ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]]''.
"'''Junk'''" (ジャンク ''Janku'') is an [[archetype]] of [[Machine]] and [[Warrior]] [[Monster Card|monsters]] primarily used by [[Yusei Fudo]] and [[Bashford]] in ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]]''. The [[Synchro Monster]]s of this archetype use "[[Junk Synchron]]", "[[Junk Anchor]]", or "[[Junk Changer]]" as their [[Tuner monster]]. The Synchro Monsters are also of ascending [[Level]]: with "[[Junk Warrior]]" and "[[Junk Speeder]]" at 5, "[[Junk Gardna]]" at 6, "[[Junk Archer]]" and "[[Junk Berserker]]" at 7, and "[[Junk Destroyer]]" at 8. This showcases the archetype's adaptability in that it can use either a Level 2, 3, 4 or 5 monster along with "Junk Synchron" or "Junk Changer" as its [[Synchro Material]]s. This makes "[[Level Warrior]]" and a few [[field]] [[control]] cards welcome additions to a "Junk" Deck. Currently, the non-Synchro Monsters that can be used besides "Junk Synchron" are "[[Junk Blader]]", "[[Junk Collector]]", "[[Junk Defender]]", "[[Junk Forward]]", "[[Junk Servant]]", and "[[Junk Giant]]". The latter four each have [[Monster effect|effects]] that let you [[Special Summon]] them, making it easier to [[Synchro Summon]].
 
   
==Strategy==
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==Overview==
 
The [[Synchro Monster]]s of this archetype all require "[[Junk Synchron]]" as a [[Synchro Material]], except for "[[Junk Speeder]]", which requires any "[[Synchron]]" monster; however, "[[Junk Anchor]]" can substitute itself for any one "Synchron", including "Junk Synchron". The Synchro Monsters are also of ascending [[Level]]: with "[[Junk Warrior]]" and "Junk Speeder" at 5, "[[Junk Gardna]]" at 6, "[[Junk Archer]]" and "[[Junk Berserker]]" at 7, and "[[Junk Destroyer]]" at 8. This showcases the archetype's adaptability in that it can use either a Level 2, 3, 4 or 5 monster along with "Junk Synchron" or "Junk Anchor" as its [[Synchro Material]]s. This makes "[[Level Warrior]]" and a few [[field]] [[control]] cards welcome additions to a "Junk" Deck.
As the name implies, the focus of "Junk" [[Monster Card|monsters]] is utilizing lower [[Level]] monsters to build powerful [[Synchro Monster]]s. "Junk" monsters are usually used with monsters with low Levels to use as [[Synchro Material Monster]]s. One familiar combo is using "[[Junk Synchron]]" to [[Special Summon]] Level 2 or lower monsters such as "[[Speed Warrior]]" and "[[Quillbolt Hedgehog]]" from the [[Graveyard]] in preparation for Synchro Summons, especially "Junk Warrior", which gains [[ATK]] equal to the combined ATK of all Level 2 or lower monsters you control. Using many low Level monsters also helps when Synchro Summoning "[[Junk Destroyer]]" by maximizing its ability to [[destroy]] cards on the field. "[[Junk Archer]]" can [[banish]] a monster until the [[End Phase]], enabling your monsters to [[attack]] without worrying about a high ATK monster. "[[Junk Gardna]]" and "[[Junk Defender]]" serve as great ways to stall for time when you can't pull out your better combos. When running low on Synchro Monsters to use you can still get help from your "Junk" monsters by banishing them using the effects of "Junk Blader" and "Junk Berserker". The effect of "Junk Synchron" can make use of "[[Doppelwarrior]]" (it will Special Summon itself from your hand when you Special Summon a monster from your [[Graveyard]] and it can give you two tokens when you use it for a Synchro Summon). For example, you could Special Summon a Level 2 Tuner from your Graveyard and Special Summon "Doppelwarrior" from your hand. Then you can Synchro Summon "[[Armory Arm]]" and get two tokens. Tune a token and "Armory Arm" with "Junk Synchron" to Synchro Summon a Level 8 monster. As of the new Link Format, [[Junk Connector]] has been added in order to allow the "Junk" archetype to synergize better with the Link format as said monster has the ability to allow the monsters it points to, to Synchro Summon as a Quick Effect during either Battle Phase or Main Phase. It also can enable the Synchro Summon of a "Junk" Synchro Monster from the Extra Deck if it is destroyed by card effect. [[Crystron Glassfiber]] was also added as generic Synchro support to enable the special summoning of a Level 3 or lower Tuner monster from the hand or deck in Defense position.
 
   
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Currently, the non-Synchro "Junk" monsters are "[[Junk Blader]]", "[[Junk Breaker]]", "[[Junk Collector]]", "[[Junk Defender]]", "[[Junk Forward]]", "[[Junk Servant]]", and "[[Junk Giant]]". The latter four each have [[Monster effect|effects]] that let you [[Special Summon]] them, making it easier to [[Synchro Summon]].
==Weaknesses==
 
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While fast and very proficient in swarming the field, Junk monsters often lack raw attack power: none of them go above 2700. As such, the Junk archetype is very reliant on using their effects to their fullest potential to gain an advantage. As such, cards that negate effects are a serious problem for a Junk deck, as they're forced to rely on their sub-par attack power. This is even more prevalent for the non-Synchro members of the archetype, all of which are almost purely based on getting monsters out on the field for fast Synchro summons. Because of this, cards like "[[Discord]]" severely restrict the Junk archetype.
 
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==Playing style==
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As the name implies, the focus of "Junk" [[Monster Card|monsters]] is utilizing lower [[Level]] monsters to build powerful [[Synchro Monster]]s. "Junk" monsters are usually used with monsters with low Levels to use as [[Synchro Material|Synchro Material Monsters]]. One familiar combo is using "[[Junk Synchron]]" to [[Special Summon]] Level 2 or lower monsters such as "[[Speed Warrior]]" and "[[Quillbolt Hedgehog]]" from the [[Graveyard]] in preparation for Synchro Summons, especially "Junk Warrior", which gains [[ATK]] equal to the combined ATK of all Level 2 or lower monsters you control.
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Using many low Level monsters also helps when Synchro Summoning "[[Junk Destroyer]]" by maximizing its ability to [[destroy]] cards on the field. "[[Junk Archer]]" can [[banish]] a monster until the [[End Phase]], enabling your monsters to [[attack]] without worrying about a high ATK monster. "[[Junk Gardna]]" and "[[Junk Defender]]" serve as great ways to stall for time when you can't pull out your better combos. When running low on Synchro Monsters to use you can still get help from your "Junk" monsters by banishing them using the effects of "Junk Blader" and "Junk Berserker".
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The effect of "Junk Synchron" can make use of "[[Doppelwarrior]]" (it will Special Summon itself from your hand when you Special Summon a monster from your [[Graveyard]] and it can give you two tokens when you use it for a Synchro Summon). For example, you could Special Summon a Level 2 Tuner from your Graveyard and Special Summon "Doppelwarrior" from your hand. Then you can Synchro Summon "[[Armory Arm]]" and get two tokens. Tune a token and "Armory Arm" with "Junk Synchron" to Synchro Summon a Level 8 monster.
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As of the new Link Format, "[[Junk Connector]]" has been added in order to allow the "Junk" archetype to synergize better with the Link format as said monster has the ability to allow the monsters it points to, to Synchro Summon as a Quick Effect during either Battle Phase or Main Phase. It also can enable the Synchro Summon of a "Junk" Synchro Monster from the Extra Deck if it is destroyed by card effect. "[[Crystron Halqifibrax]]" was also added as generic Synchro support to enable the special summoning of a Level 3 or lower Tuner monster from the hand or deck in Defense position.
   
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===Junk Deck===
 
{{Decklist|Recommended cards
 
{{Decklist|Recommended cards
 
|effect monsters =
 
|effect monsters =
 
* [[Junk Blader]]
 
* [[Junk Blader]]
 
* [[Junk Forward]]
 
* [[Junk Forward]]
 
* [[Junk Giant]]
 
* [[Junk Defender]]
 
* [[Junk Defender]]
 
* [[Junk Servant]]
 
* [[Junk Servant]]
 
* [[Crane Crane]]
 
* [[Crane Crane]]
* [[Quillbolt Hedgehog]]
 
* [[The Calculator]]
 
* [[Marauding Captain]]
 
 
* [[Doppelwarrior]]
 
* [[Doppelwarrior]]
* [[Synchron Explorer]]
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* [[Lefty Driver]]
 
* [[Level Eater]]
 
* [[Level Eater]]
 
* [[Marauding Captain]]
 
* [[Quillbolt Hedgehog]]
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* [[Synchron Explorer]]
 
* [[The Calculator]]
 
* [[Tuningware]]
 
* [[Tuningware]]
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|tuner monsters =
 
|tuner monsters =
 
* [[Junk Anchor]]
 
* [[Junk Anchor]]
 
* [[Junk Changer]]
 
* [[Junk Changer]]
 
* [[Junk Synchron]]
 
* [[Junk Synchron]]
 
* [[Righty Driver]]
 
* [[Quickdraw Synchron]]
 
* [[Quickdraw Synchron]]
 
* [[X-Saber Pashuul]]
 
* [[X-Saber Pashuul]]
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* [[Lefty Driver]]
 
* [[Righty Driver]]
 
 
|synchro monsters =
 
|synchro monsters =
 
<!--The Deck mostly focused on Level 5 monsters so here's a list of Synchro Monsters that goes with this Deck.-->
 
<!--The Deck mostly focused on Level 5 monsters so here's a list of Synchro Monsters that goes with this Deck.-->
* [[Junk Warrior]]
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* [[Junk Archer]]
* [[Junk Gardna]]
 
 
* [[Junk Berserker]]
 
* [[Junk Berserker]]
 
* [[Junk Destroyer]]
 
* [[Junk Destroyer]]
* [[Junk Archer]]
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* [[Junk Gardna]]
* [[Seven Swords Warrior]]
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* [[Junk Speeder]]
* [[Frozen Fitzgerald]]
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* [[Junk Warrior]]
* [[X-Saber Wayne]]
 
 
* [[Ally of Justice Catastor]]
 
* [[Ally of Justice Catastor]]
 
* [[Armades, Keeper of Boundaries]]
 
* [[Armades, Keeper of Boundaries]]
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* [[Catapult Warrior]]
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* [[Clear Wing Synchro Dragon]]
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* [[Crystal Wing Synchro Dragon]]
 
* [[Crystron Ametrix]]
 
* [[Crystron Ametrix]]
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* [[Frozen Fitzgerald]]
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* [[Seven Swords Warrior]]
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* [[Stardust Assault Warrior]]
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* [[Stardust Dragon]]
 
* [[X-Saber Wayne]]
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|xyz monsters =
 
|xyz monsters =
 
* [[Wind-Up Zenmaines]]
 
* [[Wind-Up Zenmaines]]
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|link monsters =
 
|link monsters =
 
* [[Junk Connector]]
 
* [[Junk Connector]]
* [[Crystron Glassfiber]]
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* [[Crystron Halqifibrax]]
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|spells =
 
|spells =
 
<!-- This is not an exact Decklist. Do not add multiples or staples.-->
 
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* [[De-Synchro]] (Use with Junk Destroyer and monsters using Tuningware etc.)
 
* [[Foolish Burial]]
 
* [[Foolish Burial]]
* [[Tuning]]
 
* [[Reinforcement of the Army]]
 
* [[The Warrior Returning Alive]]
 
 
* [[Inferno Reckless Summon]] (Use with The Calculator when it is summoned by the effect of Junk Synchron, to provide attack power when Junk Warrior is summoned)
 
* [[Inferno Reckless Summon]] (Use with The Calculator when it is summoned by the effect of Junk Synchron, to provide attack power when Junk Warrior is summoned)
* [[De-Synchro]] (Use with Junk Destroyer and monsters using Tuningware etc.)
 
* [[One for One]]
 
 
* [[Magnum Shield]]
 
* [[Magnum Shield]]
 
* [[One for One]]
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* [[Reinforcement of the Army]]
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* [[Scrap Fist]]
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* [[Starlight Junktion]]
 
* [[The Warrior Returning Alive]]
 
* [[Tuning]]
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|traps =
 
|traps =
 
* [[Battleguard Howling]]
 
* [[Battleguard Howling]]
 
* [[Call of the Haunted]]
 
* [[Call of the Haunted]]
* [[Pinpoint Guard]]
 
 
* [[Level Retuner]]
 
* [[Level Retuner]]
 
* [[Limit Reverse]]
 
* [[Limit Reverse]]
 
* [[Pinpoint Guard]]
 
* [[Scrap-Iron Scarecrow]]
 
* [[Scrap-Iron Scarecrow]]
 
* [[Scrap-Iron Statue]]
 
* [[Scrap-Iron Statue]]
 
}}
 
}}
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===Junk T.G.===
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A variant of the Junk Deck that works with a [[T.G.]] engine, focusing on combos with "[[Junk Synchron]]", "[[T.G. Catapult Dragon]]", and "[[T.G. Jet Falcon]]".
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{{Decklist|Recommended cards
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|effect monsters =
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* [[Junk Forward]]
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* [[Junk Giant]]
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* [[Junk Servant]]
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* [[Dark Armed Dragon]]
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* [[Doppelwarrior]]
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* [[Motivating Captain]]
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* [[Ryko, Lightsworn Hunter]]
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* [[Quillbolt Hedgehog]]
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* [[Synchron Explorer]]
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* [[T.G. Booster Raptor]]
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* [[T.G. Catapult Dragon]]
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* [[T.G. Rush Rhino]]
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* [[T.G. Warwolf]]
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|tuner monsters =
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* [[Junk Anchor]]
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* [[Junk Synchron]]
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* [[Jet Synchron]]
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* [[Quickdraw Synchron]]
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* [[T.G. Jet Falcon]]
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* [[T.G. Screw Serpent]]
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* [[T.G. Tank Grub]]
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* [[Unknown Synchron]]
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|synchro monsters =
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* [[Junk Archer]]
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* [[Junk Berserker]]
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* [[Junk Destroyer]]
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* [[Junk Gardna]]
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* [[Junk Speeder]]
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* [[Junk Warrior]]
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* [[Ally of Justice Decisive Armor]]
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* [[Clear Wing Synchro Dragon]]
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* [[Crystal Wing Synchro Dragon]]
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* [[Frozen Fitzgerald]]
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* [[Jet Warrior]]
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* [[Nitro Warrior]]
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* [[Stardust Assault Warrior]]
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* [[Stardust Dragon]]
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* [[T.G. Blade Blaster]]
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* [[T.G. Hyper Librarian]]
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* [[T.G. Power Gladiator]]
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* [[T.G. Star Guardian]]
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* [[T.G. Wonder Magician]]
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|link monsters =
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* [[Junk Connector]]
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* [[T.G. Trident Launcher]]
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|spells =
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<!--This is not an exact Decklist. Please do not add multiples or staples.-->
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* [[Dark Eruption]]
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* [[Foolish Burial]]
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* [[One for One]]
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* [[Starlight Junktion]]
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* [[Tuning]]
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|traps =
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<!--This is not an exact Decklist. Please do not add multiples or staples.-->
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* [[Safe Zone]]
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* [[Scrap-Iron Scarecrow]]
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* [[Starlight Road]]
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* [[TG-SX1]]
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}}
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==Weaknesses==
 
While fast and very proficient in swarming the field, Junk monsters often lack raw attack power: none of them go above 2700. As such, the Junk archetype is very reliant on using their effects to their fullest potential to gain an advantage. As such, cards that negate effects are a serious problem for a Junk deck, as they're forced to rely on their sub-par attack power. This is even more prevalent for the non-Synchro members of the archetype, all of which are almost purely based on getting monsters out on the field for fast Synchro summons. Because of this, cards like "[[Discord]]" severely restrict the Junk archetype.
   
 
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"Junk" (ジャンク Janku) is an archetype of Machine and Warrior monsters primarily used by Yusei Fudo and Bashford in Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's.

Overview

The Synchro Monsters of this archetype all require "Junk Synchron" as a Synchro Material, except for "Junk Speeder", which requires any "Synchron" monster; however, "Junk Anchor" can substitute itself for any one "Synchron", including "Junk Synchron". The Synchro Monsters are also of ascending Level: with "Junk Warrior" and "Junk Speeder" at 5, "Junk Gardna" at 6, "Junk Archer" and "Junk Berserker" at 7, and "Junk Destroyer" at 8. This showcases the archetype's adaptability in that it can use either a Level 2, 3, 4 or 5 monster along with "Junk Synchron" or "Junk Anchor" as its Synchro Materials. This makes "Level Warrior" and a few field control cards welcome additions to a "Junk" Deck.

Currently, the non-Synchro "Junk" monsters are "Junk Blader", "Junk Breaker", "Junk Collector", "Junk Defender", "Junk Forward", "Junk Servant", and "Junk Giant". The latter four each have effects that let you Special Summon them, making it easier to Synchro Summon.

Playing style

As the name implies, the focus of "Junk" monsters is utilizing lower Level monsters to build powerful Synchro Monsters. "Junk" monsters are usually used with monsters with low Levels to use as Synchro Material Monsters. One familiar combo is using "Junk Synchron" to Special Summon Level 2 or lower monsters such as "Speed Warrior" and "Quillbolt Hedgehog" from the Graveyard in preparation for Synchro Summons, especially "Junk Warrior", which gains ATK equal to the combined ATK of all Level 2 or lower monsters you control.

Using many low Level monsters also helps when Synchro Summoning "Junk Destroyer" by maximizing its ability to destroy cards on the field. "Junk Archer" can banish a monster until the End Phase, enabling your monsters to attack without worrying about a high ATK monster. "Junk Gardna" and "Junk Defender" serve as great ways to stall for time when you can't pull out your better combos. When running low on Synchro Monsters to use you can still get help from your "Junk" monsters by banishing them using the effects of "Junk Blader" and "Junk Berserker".

The effect of "Junk Synchron" can make use of "Doppelwarrior" (it will Special Summon itself from your hand when you Special Summon a monster from your Graveyard and it can give you two tokens when you use it for a Synchro Summon). For example, you could Special Summon a Level 2 Tuner from your Graveyard and Special Summon "Doppelwarrior" from your hand. Then you can Synchro Summon "Armory Arm" and get two tokens. Tune a token and "Armory Arm" with "Junk Synchron" to Synchro Summon a Level 8 monster.

As of the new Link Format, "Junk Connector" has been added in order to allow the "Junk" archetype to synergize better with the Link format as said monster has the ability to allow the monsters it points to, to Synchro Summon as a Quick Effect during either Battle Phase or Main Phase. It also can enable the Synchro Summon of a "Junk" Synchro Monster from the Extra Deck if it is destroyed by card effect. "Crystron Halqifibrax" was also added as generic Synchro support to enable the special summoning of a Level 3 or lower Tuner monster from the hand or deck in Defense position.

Junk Deck


Junk T.G.

A variant of the Junk Deck that works with a T.G. engine, focusing on combos with "Junk Synchron", "T.G. Catapult Dragon", and "T.G. Jet Falcon".


Weaknesses

While fast and very proficient in swarming the field, Junk monsters often lack raw attack power: none of them go above 2700. As such, the Junk archetype is very reliant on using their effects to their fullest potential to gain an advantage. As such, cards that negate effects are a serious problem for a Junk deck, as they're forced to rely on their sub-par attack power. This is even more prevalent for the non-Synchro members of the archetype, all of which are almost purely based on getting monsters out on the field for fast Synchro summons. Because of this, cards like "Discord" severely restrict the Junk archetype.