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| caption = Clockwise: "[[Ruffian Railcar]]", "[[Express Train Trolley Olley]]", "[[Lionhearted Locomotive]]", "[[Construction Train Signal Red]]", "[[Snow Plow Hustle Rustle]]" and "[[Heavy Freight Train Derricrane]]" in the artwork of "[[Revolving Switchyard]]".
 
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| sets =
 
| sets =
 
* [[Galactic Overlord]]
 
* [[Galactic Overlord]]
 
* [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL World Duel Carnival promotional cards]]
* [[The New Challengers]]
 
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* [[Raging Tempest]]
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| tcg =
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* [[Weekly Shonen Jump Alpha September 2012 membership promotional card]]
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* [[2013 Collectible Tins Wave 1]]
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* [[Number Hunters]]
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* [[Star Pack 2014]]
 
* [[Dragons of Legend]]
 
* [[Dragons of Legend]]
 
* [[Secrets of Eternity]]
 
* [[Secrets of Eternity]]
* [[2013 Collectible Tins Wave 1]]
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* [[The New Challengers]]
 
* [[The Dark Illusion]]
* [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL World Duel Carnival promotional cards]]
 
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* [[Dragons of Legend: Unleashed]]
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* [[OTS Tournament Pack 4]]
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* [[2017 Mega-Tin Mega Pack]]
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* [[Battles of Legend: Relentless Revenge]]
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* [[Legendary Duelists: Sisters of the Rose]]
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* [[Battles of Legend: Hero's Revenge]]
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| ocg =
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* [[V Jump Edition 6]]
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* [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL World Duel Carnival Duel Champion Guide! promotional card]]
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* [[Gold Series 2014]]
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* [[Collectors Pack: Duelist of Legend Version]]
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* [[Extra Pack 2015]]
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* [[Rarity Collection 20th Anniversary Edition]]
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* [[Collectors Pack 2018]]
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* [[Duelist Pack: Legend Duelist 4]]
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* [[LINK VRAINS Pack 2]]
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| korea =
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* [[Premium Pack Vol.7]]
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* [[Premium Pack Vol.10]]
 
| anime =
 
| anime =
 
* [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL]]
 
* [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL]]
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* [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V]]
 
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"'''Railway'''" is a [[series]] of [[Monster Card|monsters]] introduced in ''[[Galactic Overlord]]''. They are a series of train-themed [[EARTH]] [[Machine]] monsters, variably Level 4 or Level 10. They are prominently used by [[Anna Kaboom]] in ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL]]''.
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'''Railway''' is a [[series]] of [[wikipedia:Train|train]]-themed cards, introduced in ''[[Galactic Overlord]]''. They are prominently used by both [[Anna Kaboom]] in ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL]]'' and [[Allen Kozuki]] in ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V]]''. All [[Monster Card|monsters]] of this series are [[EARTH]] monsters, except for the [[WATER]] "[[Number 27: Dreadnought Dreadnoid]]".
   
==Playing Style==
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==Design==
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Most cards of this series are based on either trains or railway infrastructure. The Xyz monsters are based on German World War 2-era warfare armaments, some of which overlap with the base theme as they're based on German railway cannons (these all have the name "Superdreadnought Rail Cannon").
   
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==Members==
The deck supports the rapid summoning of Level 10 monsters to summon "[[Superdreadnought Rail Cannon Gustav Max]]" and "[[Number 81: Superdreadnought Rail Cannon Superior Dora]]". To this end, the Level 10 members of the series have effects that let them be special summoned or summoned without tribute, at the cost of some drawback, such as lowered stats or high costs to play them. The Level 4 members have high ATK, but again may have some sort of drawback. The series heavily relies on "[[Ruffian Railcar]]" and "[[Revolving Switchyard]]" to maintain hand and field advantage, and in tandem with "[[Night Express Knight]]", the player can create a loop - summon "Night Express Knight", use the effect of "Revolving Switchyard" to summon "Ruffian Railcar", overlay them for an XYZ summon, and detach "Ruffian Railcar" for that monster's effect. This will trigger the effect of "Ruffian Railcar" at the [[End Phase]], letting the player search out another "Night Express Night" from their deck to repeat the combo next turn, presuming "Revolving Switchyard" remains in play.
 
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===Monster===
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{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center"
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! scope="col" | Card
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!LV/R/L
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! scope="col" | Origin
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| [[Construction Train Signal Red]]
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|[https://yugioh.fandom.com/wiki/Level LV]3
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| [[wikipedia:Buffer stop|Buffer stop]] / [[wikipedia:Railway signalling#Colour lights signals|Colour lights signals]]
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|-
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| [[Double Headed Anger Knuckle]]
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|[https://yugioh.fandom.com/wiki/Link_Rating Link]-2
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| [[wikipedia:FM_H-10-44|FM H-10-44]]
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|-
 
| [[Express Train Trolley Olley]]
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|LV4
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| [[wikipedia:EMD SW1|EMD SW1]]
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|-
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| [[Heavy Armored Train Ironwolf |Heavy Armored Train Ironwolf]]
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|[https://yugioh.fandom.com/wiki/Rank R]4
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| [[wikipedia:Armoured train|Armoured train]]
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|-
 
| [[Heavy Freight Train Derricrane]]
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|LV10
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| [[wikipedia:JNR_Class_DD51|JNR Class DD51]]
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|-
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| [[Lionhearted Locomotive]]
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|LV4
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| [[wikipedia:The Little Engine That Could|The Little Engine That Could]]
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|-
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| [[Night Express Knight]]
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|LV10
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| [[wikipedia:700_Series_Shinkansen|700 Series Shinkansen]]
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|-
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| [[Number 27: Dreadnought Dreadnoid]]
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|R4
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| [[wikipedia:Dreadnought|Dreadnought]]
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|-
 
| [[Number 81: Superdreadnought Rail Cannon Super Dora]]
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|R10
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| [[wikipedia:Schwerer Gustav#Dora|Dora]]
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|-
 
| [[Rocket Arrow Express]]
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|LV10
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| [[wikipedia:Turbojet train|Turbojet train]]
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|-
 
| [[Ruffian Railcar]]
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|LV4
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| rowspan="2" | [[wikipedia:Railcar|Railcar]]
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|-
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| [[Flying Pegasus Railroad Stampede]]
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|LV4
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|-
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| [[Snow Plow Hustle Rustle]]
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|LV10
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| [[wikipedia:Rotary snowplow|Rotary snowplow]] / [[wikipedia:Wedge plow|Wedge plow]]
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|-
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| [[Super Express Bullet Train]]
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|LV10
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| [[wikipedia:Shinkansen|Bullet train]]
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|-
 
| [[Superdreadnought Rail Cannon Gustav Max]]
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|R10
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| [[wikipedia:Schwerer Gustav|Schwerer Gustav]]
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|-
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| [[Superdreadnought Rail Cannon Juggernaut Liebe]]
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|R11
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| [[wikipedia:Landkreuzer P. 1500 Monster|Landkreuzer P. 1500 Monster]]
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|}
   
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===Spell/Trap===
"Superdreadnought Rail Cannon Gustav Max" should be the player's focus on summoning, as it can instantly deal 2000 damage with its [[Burn]] effect and then attack to inflict even more damage. However, "Number 81: Superdreadnought Rail Cannon Superior Dora" has a self-protecting effect that offers consistency and safety over initial impact, so which is preferred can change depending on circumstances. "[[Superdimensional Robot Galaxy Destroyer]]" is an excellent third option, as the deck will not have much difficulty getting three Level 10 monsters in play, and "Superdimensional Robot Galaxy Destroyer" has 5000 ATK and an effect to destroy the opponent's Spell and Trap cards, protecting the player from Traps that might disrupt their strategy.
 
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{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center"
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! scope="col" | Card
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! scope="col" | Origin
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| [[Barrage Blast]]
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| [[wikipedia:Blitzkrieg|Blitzkrieg]]
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| [[Revolving Switchyard]]
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| [[wikipedia:Railway roundhouse|Railway roundhouse]]
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|-
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| [[Special Schedule]]
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| [[wikipedia:Public transport timetable|Train schedule]]
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| [[Train Connection]]
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| [[wikipedia:Push–pull train|Push-pull train]]
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| [[Urgent Schedule]]
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| [[wikipedia:Public transport timetable|Train schedule]]
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|}
   
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==Playing style==
As the series consists mostly of EARTH Machine-type cards, further support cards for those two types fits into the deck perfectly. "[[Malefic Cyber End Dragon]]" is a good choice, providing a powerful attacker while being a Level 10 Machine, and the deck's reliance on "Revolving Switchyard" means the player should often have a Field Spell Card in play. "[[Metal Reflect Slime]]" can support XYZ summonings or provide defense in a pinch. "[[Exodius the Ultimate Forbidden Lord]]" is easily Special Summoned for an XYZ summon and recycles the Graveyard, useful for the deck's cards that search from the deck. "[[Mecha Phantom Beast]]" monsters are an option, as their effects to raise their levels allow the summoning of Level 10 XYZ monsters.
 
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The main goal of the theme is to perform Xyz Summons of Rank 10 monsters and ultimately an OTK with the brute force provided by their high ATK and aggressive, little sophisticated effects. The series is divided into Level 4 EARTH Machine monsters and Level 10 EARTH Machine monsters. The former can provide benefits or resources for the Xyz Summons, such as "[[Express Train Trolley Olley]]", "[[Ruffian Railcar]]" and "[[Flying Pegasus Railroad Stampede]]", and the latter generally have low ATK and/or effects that encourage the player to use them as materials for an Xyz Summon, such as "[[Heavy Freight Train Derricrane]]", "[[Night Express Knight]]" and "[[Super Express Bullet Train]]". Both profiles can be combined through the effects of "Flying Pegasus" and/or "[[Revolving Switchyard]]" to turn the Level 4 into Level 10 monsters and facilitate the access to the Xyz Summons, that can be further accelerated by some of the aforementioned cards, as well as by "[[Urgent Schedule]]".
   
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The Xyz monsters of this series generally have effects that are meant to finish the game as soon as possible, with a straightforward strategy of making the most of their high ATK. This tactic is further enhanced with effects that inflict damage to the opponent, as well as the ability of attacking multiple times. "[[Superdreadnought Rail Cannon Gustav Max]]" and "[[Superdreadnought Rail Cannon Juggernaut Liebe|Juggernaut Liebe]]" are examples of these strategies; the former can inflict 2000 damage without mentioning the sheer battle damage with its 3000-ATK body; the latter can singlehandedly raise its ATK to 6000 and attack multiple times. Both effects can be more effective if "Derricrane" is detached, destroying an opposing card in the process. Additionally, the theme also has a defensive potential with "[[Number 81: Superdreadnought Rail Cannon Super Dora]]", that has a high DEF and can protect a monster from all other effects. Despite not being part of the series, "[[Superdimensional Robot Galaxy Destroyer]]" and "[[Skypalace Gangaridai]]" can also be used. The former can be used to destroy all opposing Spell/Trap cards, enabling a safe direct attack; it can be more easily Xyz Summoned with the effect of "[[Number 27: Dreadnought Dreadnoid]]". The latter can be used to destroy a card and inflict damage, but cannot attack in the same turn; it can be used to either destroy a troublesome card and pave the way for another Xyz monster to attack directly, or to finish the game right then and there if the opponent has 1000 LP or less.
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The theme's Link Monster, "[[Double Headed Anger Knuckle]]", can be used to Special Summon Level 10 monsters and provide materials for the Xyz Summons, as well as a long-term investment due to its ability to revive itself, providing a slot for an Xyz Summon. It can use "Ruffian Railcar" or "Bullet Liner" as cost for its effects, setting up their effects on the End Phase.
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Casual supportive cards that can be combined with this Deck include "[[Limiter Removal]]", "[[Train Connection]]", "[[Qliphort Genius]]" as well as easy-to-Summon Level 10 monsters, such as "[[Malefic Cyber End Dragon]]", "[[Tragoedia]]", "[[Exodius the Ultimate Forbidden Lord]]" and a "[[Shaddoll]]" engine with the aim of Fusion Summoning "[[El Shaddoll Shekhinaga]]" using materiais [[Shaddoll Fusion|from the Deck]], especially when using "Ruffian Railcar" or "Bullet Liner" as Fusion Materials. Variations of the Deck also include "[[Skill Drain]]", to raise the ATK of the Level 10 monsters to their original values, whilst putting pressure on the opponent's monsters; most of the times it is used as a last resort or as an additional, alternative tactic to the traditional approach of the Deck.
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==Recommended cards==
 
{{Decklist|Recommended cards
 
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*[[Construction Train Signal Red]]
 
 
|effect monsters =
*[[Express Train Trolley Olley]]
 
*[[Lionhearted Locomotive]]
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* [[Ruffian Railcar]]
*[[Night Express Knight]]
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* [[Express Train Trolley Olley]]
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* [[Flying Pegasus Railroad Stampede]]
*[[Rocket Arrow Express]]
 
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* [[Super Express Bullet Train]]
*[[Ruffian Railcar]]
 
*[[Snow Plow Hustle Rustle]]
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* [[Heavy Freight Train Derricrane]]
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* [[Night Express Knight]]
*[[Heavy Freight Train Derricrane]]
 
*[[Malefic Cyber End Dragon]]
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* [[Malefic Cyber End Dragon]]
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* [[Rainbow Dragon]]/[[Malefic Rainbow Dragon]]
*[[Exodius the Ultimate Forbidden Lord]]
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* [[Exodius the Ultimate Forbidden Lord]]
*[[Redox, Dragon Ruler of Boulders]]
 
*[[Oilman]]
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* [[Tragoedia]]
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* "[[Shaddoll]]" monsters
*[[Steamroid]]
 
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*[[Mecha Phantom Beast Tetherwolf]]
 
*[[Mecha Phantom Beast Megaraptor]]
 
|xyz monsters =
 
*[[Daigusto Emeral]]
 
*[[Lavalval Chain]]
 
*[[Superdimensional Robot Galaxy Destroyer]]
 
*[[Skypalace Gangaridai]]
 
*[[Superdreadnought Rail Cannon Gustav Max]]
 
*[[Number 81: Superdreadnought Rail Cannon Superior Dora]]
 
 
|fusion monsters =
 
|fusion monsters =
*[[Cyber End Dragon]]
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* [[Cyber End Dragon]]
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* [[El Shaddoll Shekhinaga]]
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|xyz monsters =
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* [[Number 27: Dreadnought Dreadnoid]]
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* [[Heavy Armored Train Ironwolf]]
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* [[Number 81: Superdreadnought Rail Cannon Super Dora]]
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* [[Superdreadnought Rail Cannon Gustav Max]]
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* [[Superdreadnought Rail Cannon Juggernaut Liebe]]
 
* [[Skypalace Gangaridai]]
 
* [[Superdimensional Robot Galaxy Destroyer]]
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* [[Gear Gigant X]]
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* [[Number 35: Ravenous Tarantula]]
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* [[Number 77: The Seven Sins]]
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* [[Number 84: Pain Gainer]]
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* [[Double Headed Anger Knuckle]]
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* [[Qliphort Genius]]
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* [[Missus Radiant]]
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* [[Revolving Switchyard]]
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*[[Revolving Switchyard]]
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* [[Special Schedule]]
*[[Terraforming]]
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* [[Urgent Schedule]]
*[[Special Schedule]]
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* [[Train Connection]]
*[[Train Connection]]
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* [[Iron Call]]
*[[Limiter Removal]]
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* [[Iron Draw]]
*[[Break! Draw!]]
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* [[Limiter Removal]]
*[[Iron Call]]
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* [[Shaddoll Fusion]]
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*[[Machine Assembly Line]]
 
 
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* [[Barrage Blast]]
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*[[Metal Reflect Slime]]
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* [[Metal Reflect Slime]]
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* [[Metaverse]]
 
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==Weaknesses==
 
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While the deck can hit fast and hard to hit the field with strong monsters, consistency is a major problem. If the player's combo is interrupted their strategy can be ruined and the player left vulnerable, as many of the deck's key monsters are not good for attacking on their own. Cards that can disrupt Special Summons, particularly the summoning of XYZ monsters, or return monsters to the hand, are all very effective at disrupting the deck. Dead hands of high-level cards that do not work with each other without further support is also a problem. Cards to maintain hand and field advantage are very important to counteract these failings, such as "[[Fiendish Chain]]" to stop troublesome monster effects and "[[Dark Bribe]]" to stop Spells and Traps. Note though that a reliance on Trap cards in such a manner is counter-productive if the deck is using "Snow Plow Hustle Rustle".
 
 
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Revision as of 00:34, 6 July 2019

Railway is a series of train-themed cards, introduced in Galactic Overlord. They are prominently used by both Anna Kaboom in Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL and Allen Kozuki in Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V. All monsters of this series are EARTH monsters, except for the WATER "Number 27: Dreadnought Dreadnoid".

Design

Most cards of this series are based on either trains or railway infrastructure. The Xyz monsters are based on German World War 2-era warfare armaments, some of which overlap with the base theme as they're based on German railway cannons (these all have the name "Superdreadnought Rail Cannon").

Members

Monster

Card LV/R/L Origin
Construction Train Signal Red LV3 Buffer stop / Colour lights signals
Double Headed Anger Knuckle Link-2 FM H-10-44
Express Train Trolley Olley LV4 EMD SW1
Heavy Armored Train Ironwolf R4 Armoured train
Heavy Freight Train Derricrane LV10 JNR Class DD51
Lionhearted Locomotive LV4 The Little Engine That Could
Night Express Knight LV10 700 Series Shinkansen
Number 27: Dreadnought Dreadnoid R4 Dreadnought
Number 81: Superdreadnought Rail Cannon Super Dora R10 Dora
Rocket Arrow Express LV10 Turbojet train
Ruffian Railcar LV4 Railcar
Flying Pegasus Railroad Stampede LV4
Snow Plow Hustle Rustle LV10 Rotary snowplow / Wedge plow
Super Express Bullet Train LV10 Bullet train
Superdreadnought Rail Cannon Gustav Max R10 Schwerer Gustav
Superdreadnought Rail Cannon Juggernaut Liebe R11 Landkreuzer P. 1500 Monster

Spell/Trap

Card Origin
Barrage Blast Blitzkrieg
Revolving Switchyard Railway roundhouse
Special Schedule Train schedule
Train Connection Push-pull train
Urgent Schedule Train schedule

Playing style

The main goal of the theme is to perform Xyz Summons of Rank 10 monsters and ultimately an OTK with the brute force provided by their high ATK and aggressive, little sophisticated effects. The series is divided into Level 4 EARTH Machine monsters and Level 10 EARTH Machine monsters. The former can provide benefits or resources for the Xyz Summons, such as "Express Train Trolley Olley", "Ruffian Railcar" and "Flying Pegasus Railroad Stampede", and the latter generally have low ATK and/or effects that encourage the player to use them as materials for an Xyz Summon, such as "Heavy Freight Train Derricrane", "Night Express Knight" and "Super Express Bullet Train". Both profiles can be combined through the effects of "Flying Pegasus" and/or "Revolving Switchyard" to turn the Level 4 into Level 10 monsters and facilitate the access to the Xyz Summons, that can be further accelerated by some of the aforementioned cards, as well as by "Urgent Schedule".

The Xyz monsters of this series generally have effects that are meant to finish the game as soon as possible, with a straightforward strategy of making the most of their high ATK. This tactic is further enhanced with effects that inflict damage to the opponent, as well as the ability of attacking multiple times. "Superdreadnought Rail Cannon Gustav Max" and "Juggernaut Liebe" are examples of these strategies; the former can inflict 2000 damage without mentioning the sheer battle damage with its 3000-ATK body; the latter can singlehandedly raise its ATK to 6000 and attack multiple times. Both effects can be more effective if "Derricrane" is detached, destroying an opposing card in the process. Additionally, the theme also has a defensive potential with "Number 81: Superdreadnought Rail Cannon Super Dora", that has a high DEF and can protect a monster from all other effects. Despite not being part of the series, "Superdimensional Robot Galaxy Destroyer" and "Skypalace Gangaridai" can also be used. The former can be used to destroy all opposing Spell/Trap cards, enabling a safe direct attack; it can be more easily Xyz Summoned with the effect of "Number 27: Dreadnought Dreadnoid". The latter can be used to destroy a card and inflict damage, but cannot attack in the same turn; it can be used to either destroy a troublesome card and pave the way for another Xyz monster to attack directly, or to finish the game right then and there if the opponent has 1000 LP or less.

The theme's Link Monster, "Double Headed Anger Knuckle", can be used to Special Summon Level 10 monsters and provide materials for the Xyz Summons, as well as a long-term investment due to its ability to revive itself, providing a slot for an Xyz Summon. It can use "Ruffian Railcar" or "Bullet Liner" as cost for its effects, setting up their effects on the End Phase.

Casual supportive cards that can be combined with this Deck include "Limiter Removal", "Train Connection", "Qliphort Genius" as well as easy-to-Summon Level 10 monsters, such as "Malefic Cyber End Dragon", "Tragoedia", "Exodius the Ultimate Forbidden Lord" and a "Shaddoll" engine with the aim of Fusion Summoning "El Shaddoll Shekhinaga" using materiais from the Deck, especially when using "Ruffian Railcar" or "Bullet Liner" as Fusion Materials. Variations of the Deck also include "Skill Drain", to raise the ATK of the Level 10 monsters to their original values, whilst putting pressure on the opponent's monsters; most of the times it is used as a last resort or as an additional, alternative tactic to the traditional approach of the Deck.

Recommended cards