Scheming Creatures

There was once a group of yokai who so detested the sun's light that they planned to extinguish it, and thereby gain control of the human world. To this end, they amassed fearsome levels of mystical power.

This 2nd part of the Solo Mode gate: "Ghost Meets Girl" in Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel focuses on the Mayakashi archetype.

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Chapter 1: Scenario

Main article: Master Duel card storylines § Scheming Creatures

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Chapter 2: Practice

Learn the ins and outs of "Mayakashi" Decks.

This chapter serves as a tutorial for using Mayakashi.

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Chapter 3: Duel 1

String together Special Summons of Synchro and Link Monsters with "Dakki, the Graceful Mayakashi" for that extra oomph. "Mayakashi" Synchro Monsters sent to your Graveyard can be Special Summoned from the Graveyard when other Synchro Monsters you control are destroyed by battle or an opponent's card effect. They will unleash powerful effects, so go nuts! And by Special Summoning them from the Graveyard with effects like that of "Back to the Front," you can activate their effects before your opponent knows what hit them!

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Loaner Deck

"Dakki, the Graceful Mayakashi" is the linchpin of this Deck, resurrecting whenever a "Mayakashi" monster is Special Summoned from your Extra Deck. Use effects like that of "Hajun, the Winged Mayakashi" to place it on your field, or send it to the Graveyard and Synchro Summon for back-to-back Synchro and Link Summons!

"Mayakashi" Synchro Monsters unleash powerful effects when Special Summoned from your Graveyard, so make good use of cards such as "Mezuki."

The Resurrecting Mayakashi

Main Deck Monster Cards (24) Effect Monsters Hajun, the Winged Mayakashi x3 Yuki-Musume, the Ice Mayakashi x3 Dakki, the Graceful Mayakashi x3 Tsukahagi, the Poisonous Mayakashi Uni-Zombie x3 Shafu, the Wheeled Mayakashi Mezuki x3 Shiranui Solitaire x3 Gozuki x3 Yasha, the Skeletal Mayakashi Spell Cards (11) Normal Spells Monster Reborn Foolish Burial Book of Life x3 One for One Mayakashi Return x3 Continuous Spells Mayakashi Winter Quick-Play Spells Burial from a Different Dimension Trap Cards (5) Normal Traps Back to the Front x2 Mayakashi Metamorphosis x2 Continuous Traps Mayakashi Mayhem Extra Deck (15) Synchro Monsters Oboro-Guruma, the Wheeled Mayakashi x2 Tsuchigumo, the Poisonous Mayakashi x2 Tengu, the Winged Mayakashi x2 Yoko, the Graceful Mayakashi x2 Gashadokuro, the Skeletal Mayakashi x2 Xyz Monsters Dhampir Vampire Sheridan Link Monsters Vampire Sucker Yuki-Onna, the Ice Mayakashi x2 Vampire Fascinator

Opponent's Deck

If "Beast of the Pharaoh" is sent to the Graveyard as a Synchro Material, you can Special Summon a Level 4 or lower Zombie-Type monster from your Graveyard. Play it with effects like that of "Pyramid Turtle," then aim to Synchro Summon together with "Dakki, the Graceful Mayakashi". And if you use "Call of the Haunted," you can Special Summon a "Mayakashi" Synchro Monster from your Graveyard, activating its effect as a surprise attack.

The Mayakashi Appears

Main Deck Monster Cards (22) Effect Monsters Hajun, the Winged Mayakashi x3 Yuki-Musume, the Ice Mayakashi x2 Dakki, the Graceful Mayakashi x3 Tsukahagi, the Poisonous Mayakashi x3 Beast of the Pharaoh x3 Shafu, the Wheeled Mayakashi x2 Pyramid Turtle x3 Yasha, the Skeletal Mayakashi x3 Spell Cards (11) Normal Spells Mayakashi Return x3 Equip Spells Violet Crystal x2 Continuous Spells Call of the Mummy x3 Mayakashi Winter x2 Quick-Play Spells Burial from a Different Dimension Trap Cards (7) Normal Traps Mayakashi Metamorphosis x3 Continuous Traps Call of the Haunted x2 Mayakashi Mayhem x2 Extra Deck (15) Synchro Monsters Oboro-Guruma, the Wheeled Mayakashi x2 Tsuchigumo, the Poisonous Mayakashi x2 Tengu, the Winged Mayakashi x2 Yoko, the Graceful Mayakashi x2 Gashadokuro, the Skeletal Mayakashi x2 Link Monsters Hiita the Fire Charmer, Ablaze Wynn the Wind Charmer, Verdant Cross-Sheep x2 Aussa the Earth Charmer, Immovable

Chapter 3.1: Locked

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Chapter 3.2: Duel 2

Gemini monsters need to be Normal Summoned once again after being placed on the field, but many come with formidable effects. "Il Blud" in particular can Special Summon Zombie-Type monsters from your Graveyard and your opponent's Graveyard. To prevent an opponent from Gemini Summoning, make sure to use effects like that of "Yoko, the Graceful Mayakashi" to leave as few opponent cards as possible.

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Loaner Deck

A Deck focused on the synergy between "Mayakashi," which can be Synchro Summoned in succession, and the "Vendread" Ritual Deck, which can easily use high-Level monsters as materials. If you send "Mayakashi" to the Graveyard, you can turn monsters in the Graveyard into Ritual Summon materials with "Revendread Origin." The effect of "Avendread Savior" lets you send "Mayakashi" monsters to the Graveyard, so use it wisely!

The Avenging Mayakashi

Main Deck Monster Cards (20) Effect Monsters Vendread Core Vendread Anima Hajun, the Winged Mayakashi x3 Yuki-Musume, the Ice Mayakashi x3 Dakki, the Graceful Mayakashi x2 Vendread Houndhorde x2 Shafu, the Wheeled Mayakashi Vendread Revenants Scar of the Vendread Ritual Monsters Revendread Slayer x2 Vendread Battlelord Revendread Executor Vendread Scavenger Spell Cards (16) Normal Spells Foolish Burial One for One Pre-Preparation of Rites x3 Mayakashi Return x3 Field Spells Vendread Nights x2 Ritual Spells Revendread Origin x2 Revendread Evolution Ravenous Vendread x2 Quick-Play Spells Ghost Meets Girl - A Mayakashi's Manuscript Trap Cards (4) Normal Traps Vendread Reorigin Mayakashi Metamorphosis Ghost Meets Girl - A Masterful Mayakashi Shiranui Saga Continuous Traps Mayakashi Mayhem Extra Deck (15) Synchro Monsters Oboro-Guruma, the Wheeled Mayakashi x2 Tsuchigumo, the Poisonous Mayakashi x2 Tengu, the Winged Mayakashi x2 Yoko, the Graceful Mayakashi x2 Gashadokuro, the Skeletal Mayakashi Link Monsters Vampire Sucker Yuki-Onna, the Ice Mayakashi x2 Avendread Savior Yuki-Onna, the Icicle Mayakashi Yuki-Onna, the Absolute Zero Mayakashi

Opponent's Deck

Gemini monsters are treated as Normal Summons when played on the field, and exhibit powerful effects when Normal Summoned again. "Il Blud" can Special Summon Zombie-Type monsters from the Graveyard, letting you activate the effects of "Mayakashi" Synchro Monsters. Gemini monsters are also treated as Normal Monsters in the Graveyard, so remember that you can Special Summon them with "Silent Doom".

The Combining Mayakashi

Main Deck Monster Cards (21) Effect Monsters Hajun, the Winged Mayakashi x3 Yuki-Musume, the Ice Mayakashi x3 Chemicritter Carbo Crab x2 Chemicritter Oxy Ox x2 Dakki, the Graceful Mayakashi x3 Shafu, the Wheeled Mayakashi Blazewing Butterfly x3 Il Blud x3 Poly-Chemicritter Dioxogre Spell Cards (17) Normal Spells Polymerization x2 Monster Reborn Silent Doom x2 Double Summon x3 One for One Mayakashi Return x2 Equip Spells Supervise x2 Field Spells Catalyst Field x3 Continuous Spells Mayakashi Winter Trap Cards (2) Normal Traps Burnout Mayakashi Metamorphosis Extra Deck (15) Fusion Monsters Superalloy Beast Raptinus Synchro Monsters Oboro-Guruma, the Wheeled Mayakashi x2 Tsuchigumo, the Poisonous Mayakashi x2 Tengu, the Winged Mayakashi x2 Black Brutdrago Yoko, the Graceful Mayakashi x2 Gashadokuro, the Skeletal Mayakashi x2 Xyz Monsters Vola-Chemicritter Methydraco Link Monsters Yuki-Onna, the Ice Mayakashi Yuki-Onna, the Icicle Mayakashi

Chapter 3.3: Duel 3

In addition to "Mayakashi" monsters, the opponent attacks with "Malefic" monsters that can be Special Summoned from their hand. All "Malefic" monsters are formidable fiends boasting tremendous ATK and effects but will be destroyed without "Malefic World" around. The key to victory is using the effects of "Mayakashi" and "Magikey" cards with precision, standing your ground to prevent "Malefic" monsters from deploying.

• Reward (Loaner): Icon ("Yoko, the Graceful Mayakashi")
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Loaner Deck

A Deck that combines the various effects of "Mayakashi" Synchro Monsters with effects of "Magikey" with the same Attribute as a monster in your Graveyard. In particular, if you Ritual Summon "Magikey Mechmortar - Garesglasser" using at least 2 Attributes of monsters, you can negate the effect of an opponent monster with the same Attribute as a monster in your Graveyard and destroy it. Make good use of the Attributes of "Mayakashi" monsters sent to your Graveyard through repeated Synchro Summons to turn the tide of the deal in your favor.

The Magikey Mayakashi

Main Deck Monster Cards (20) Normal Monsters Dunames Dark Witch Zombino Clavkiys, the Magikey Skyblaster Effect Monsters Hajun, the Winged Mayakashi x3 Yuki-Musume, the Ice Mayakashi x2 Dakki, the Graceful Mayakashi x2 Shafu, the Wheeled Mayakashi x2 Zombina Maginificent Magikey Mafteal x3 Ritual Monsters Magikey Mechmusket - Batosbuster x2 Magikey Mechmortar - Garesglasser x2 Spell Cards (13) Normal Spells Foolish Burial Mayakashi Return x3 Magikey Maftea x3 Field Spells Magikey World x3 Ritual Spells Advanced Ritual Art Continuous Spells Mayakashi Winter Quick-Play Spells Magikey Battle Trap Cards (7) Normal Traps Mayakashi Metamorphosis Magikey Duo Magikey Locking Ghost Meets Girl - A Masterful Mayakashi Shiranui Saga Counter Traps Magikey Unlocking Continuous Traps Call of the Haunted Mayakashi Mayhem Extra Deck (15) Fusion Monsters Magikey Beast - Ansyalabolas Magikey Dragon - Andrabime Synchro Monsters Oboro-Guruma, the Wheeled Mayakashi x2 Tsuchigumo, the Poisonous Mayakashi x2 Tengu, the Winged Mayakashi x2 Magikey Fiend - Transfurlmine Yoko, the Graceful Mayakashi x2 Gashadokuro, the Skeletal Mayakashi Link Monsters Yuki-Onna, the Ice Mayakashi Yuki-Onna, the Icicle Mayakashi Yuki-Onna, the Absolute Zero Mayakashi

Opponent's Deck

"Malefic" monsters have high ATK, and you can banish monsters from your Extra Deck to Special Summon them. Nothing can stop a "Mayakashi" deployment! And when you succeed in Synchro Summoning "Malefic Paradox Dragon," it will let you Special Summon a "Mayakashi" Synchro Monster from the Graveyard, so you can activate its effect. Deploy a bunch of high-ATK monsters on the field at once, then attack before your opponent can fight back!

The Sinful Mayakashi

Main Deck Monster Cards (22) Effect Monsters Hajun, the Winged Mayakashi x3 Yuki-Musume, the Ice Mayakashi x2 Malefic Paradox Gear x3 Malefic Parallel Gear x2 Dakki, the Graceful Mayakashi x2 Tsukahagi, the Poisonous Mayakashi Shafu, the Wheeled Mayakashi Gozuki x3 Malefic Stardust Dragon x2 Malefic Cyber End Dragon Malefic Paradigm Dragon Malefic Truth Dragon Spell Cards (17) Normal Spells Foolish Burial One for One Advance Draw Mayakashi Return x3 Malefic Selector x2 Field Spells Malefic World x3 Continuous Spells Mayakashi Winter Malefic Territory x3 Quick-Play Spells Malefic Divide x2 Trap Cards (1) Continuous Traps Mayakashi Mayhem Extra Deck (15) Fusion Monsters Cyber End Dragon Synchro Monsters Oboro-Guruma, the Wheeled Mayakashi x2 Tsuchigumo, the Poisonous Mayakashi x2 Tengu, the Winged Mayakashi x2 Stardust Dragon x2 Yoko, the Graceful Mayakashi x2 Malefic Paradox Dragon x2 Gashadokuro, the Skeletal Mayakashi Link Monsters Yuki-Onna, the Ice Mayakashi

Chapter 4: Goal

This chapter acts as a Scenario.

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