Getting Started
Deck Building Basics
Building a YuGiOh Genesys deck follows similar principles to traditional Yu-Gi-Oh!, with the addition of point management. Here's everything you need to know to construct your first competitive deck.
Deck Size Requirements
Main Deck
- Minimum: 40 cards
- Maximum: 60 cards
- Recommended: 40-45 cards for consistency
Extra Deck
- Maximum: 15 cards
- Allowed Types: Fusion, Synchro, Xyz only
- Banned: Link and Pendulum Monsters
Side Deck
- Maximum: 15 cards
- Purpose: Matchup-specific tech cards
- Important: Side Deck points count toward your 100-point total
Step-by-Step Deck Building
Step 1: Choose Your Strategy
Start with a core strategy or archetype:
- Control Decks: Focus on disruption and resource management
- Combo Decks: Build powerful boards through card interactions
- Aggro Decks: Fast-paced beatdown strategies
- Midrange Decks: Balanced approach with flexibility
Step 2: Select Your Core Engine
Choose 15-25 cards that form your deck's foundation:
- Main archetype monsters (usually 0 points)
- Key spell/trap support
- Core combo pieces
- Engine starters and extenders
Step 3: Allocate Your Points
Decide how to spend your 100-point budget:
Typical Distribution:
Power Cards (40-50 points):
- 1-2 high-impact cards (20-30 pts each)
- Format staples for your strategy
Consistency Cards (30-40 points):
- Draw cards (e.g., Pot of Desires)
- Hand traps (e.g., Ash Blossom)
- Disruption tools
Reserve (10-20 points):
- Side Deck options
- Tech card flexibility
Step 4: Add Staples and Tech Cards
Include supporting cards (many are 0 points):
- Generic removal
- Protection cards
- Board breakers
- Tech cards for the current meta
Step 5: Build Your Extra Deck
Select up to 15 Extra Deck monsters:
- Generic power cards (may have point costs)
- Archetype-specific Extra Deck monsters (often 0 points)
- Toolbox options for various situations
- Remember: Points for Extra Deck cards count toward your 100-point total
Step 6: Prepare Your Side Deck
Select up to 15 cards for specific matchups:
- Anti-meta cards
- Additional disruption
- Matchup-specific counters
- Critical: Budget 10-15 points for Side Deck cards
Point Management Strategies
Conservative Approach (60-80 points)
- Leaves room for adjustments
- Flexible Side Deck options
- Good for new players learning the format
Optimal Approach (80-95 points)
- Uses most available resources
- Requires careful planning
- Most competitive decks target this range
Maximum Approach (95-100 points)
- Uses every available point
- Highly optimized
- Limited Side Deck flexibility
Common Beginner Mistakes
Mistake #1: Overspending Points Early
Problem: Using all 100 points on power cards without consistency Solution: Balance power with free draw spells and searchers
Mistake #2: Ignoring the Side Deck
Problem: No points budgeted for side deck tech cards Solution: Reserve 10-15 points for side deck options
Mistake #3: Deck Too Large
Problem: Running 60-card decks reduces consistency Solution: Stick to 40-45 cards unless playing a specific strategy
Mistake #4: Not Testing Point Allocations
Problem: Deck feels inconsistent or too weak Solution: Playtest and adjust point distribution iteratively
Using YuGiOh Genesys Tools
Our Deck Builder makes construction easy:
- Real-time point calculation: See your point total as you build
- Format validation: Automatic checking of deck legality
- Card search: Find cards by name, type, or point cost
- Save and share: Store your decks and share with the community
Quick Start with Deck Builder
- Search for cards in the search panel
- Click cards to add them to Main, Extra, or Side Deck
- Monitor your point total in the Deck Analysis panel
- Adjust quantities and cards until your deck is valid
- Save or export your deck list
Example Budget Starter Deck
Here's a sample 0-point deck structure to get started:
Free Core Cards (0 points):
- 3x Archetype starter cards
- 3x Archetype extenders
- 3x Archetype searchers
- 10-15x Additional archetype support
Free Staples (0 points):
- Generic removal
- Basic disruption
- Protection cards
Point Cards (example, 30-40 points total):
- 1x High-impact draw card (15-20 pts)
- 1-2x Hand traps (10-15 pts each)
This leaves 60-70 points for optimization and Side Deck tech cards.
Next Steps
- Browse the Card Database to find cards for your strategy
- Check current point values on cards you want to use
- Build your deck using our Deck Builder
- Test your deck online or with friends
- Adjust point allocation based on performance
- Join the Community to discuss strategies
Ready to start building? Head to our Deck Builder now!