In just a few days, the Dueling world will get its first taste of the Qliphorts – Pendulum Monsters that adjust their ATK and Level and reward you for Tribute Summoning, kind of like Beast King Barbaros or Fusilier Dragon the Dual-Mode Beast.

Last time around we showed you how to create the perfect set-up for the Qliphort strategy: searching out and activating Qliphort Scout and Performapal Trampolynx, searching your Qliphort cards with the Scout’s effect, and then repeatedly Pendulum Summoning monsters from your hand and Extra Deck to use them for Tribute Summons.

Today we’ll complete the picture, as we discuss the “Qli” cards you’ll want to Tribute; the monsters you’ll want to Tribute them for; and some off-theme cards that fill special roles when you play them with Qliphorts! Read more…

High level monsters are among the most powerful cards in the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME. They come packing incredible effects or huge ATK and DEF, but there has always been one thing to keep them in check: To Normal Summon high level monsters, you’ll need to Tribute one or more of your other monsters. Since you’re giving up another card to play these big monsters, it can be tough to capitalize on them – but no longer, thanks to Advance Zone!

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