Massive Yu-Gi-Oh TCG Banlist Shakeup: 20+ Cards Hit Hard
The latest update to the Yu-Gi-Oh TCG's Forbidden and Limited List has significantly impacted the game by targeting several dominating decks With more than 20 cards affected, players must now adapt to the new restrictions placed on Forbidden, Limited, and Semi-Limited cards, while also exploring new strategies with Unlimited cards
The Yu-Gi-Oh Trading Card Game's banlist has undergone a major update, with over 20 cards being moved around and several popular decks facing limitations. Konami regularly updates the Forbidden and Limited List to keep the game's meta balanced. In the previous update, the Tearlaments deck received significant hits, allowing the Kashtira strategy to take over as the dominant force. However, the new update has targeted several powerful decks, including those utilizing Xyz Monsters, locking opponent's zones, and banishing cards. Even recently boosted decks like Purrely and Superheavy Samurai have been affected by Konami's latest bans.
Forbidden
Yu-Gi-Oh fans, get ready for the latest update from Konami! The Forbidden and Limited List has been refreshed and the changes are set to take effect on June 5. There are some significant updates to the Forbidden section, with five new cards being added. Among these are popular staples like "Cyber-Stein" as well as deck-specific hits such as "Number 89: Diablosis the Mind Hacker" and "Superheavy Samurai Scarecrow". Meanwhile, the Limited section features a mix of returning banned cards like "Blaster, Dragon Ruler of Infernos" and newly limited cards like "Kashtira Arise-Heart".
Cyber-Stein Superheavy Samurai Scarecrow Number 89: Diablosis the Mind Hacker Appointer of the Red Lotus Branded Expulsion
Limited
Blaster, Dragon Ruler of Infernos Mathmech Circular PSY-Framegear Gamma Denglong, First of the Yang Zing Kashtira Arise-Heart Purrely Delicious Memory Naturia Sacred Tree
Semi-Limited
Herald of Orange Light Kashtira Unicorn Lightning Storm Runick Fountain Sky Striker Mobilize - Engage! Spright Starter
Unlimited
Several archetypal cards, including "Runick Fountain," "Kashtira Unicorn," and "Spright Starter," have been moved to the Semi-Limited strategy in the latest banlist update. Additionally, the "Sky Striker" deck has been impacted with "Sky Striker Mobilize - Engage!" now limited to two copies per deck. The update has also freed seven cards from the Forbidden & Limited List, including popular archetypes such as SPYRAL, Blackwing, and Lyrilusc. However, fans have expressed disappointment as the date for the next banlist update remains unclear and vague, with only a promise of it coming "a few months from now."
