Robin Schrecklinger

About:

Robin has been playing Yu-Gi-Oh! since its earliest days but then quit the game for several years. In 2019, he returned to the game and enjoys it now more than ever. Yet, he also loves to play a round of Goat Format every now and then.

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Yu-Gi-Oh! Rules Update 2021

Robin Schrecklinger | 2021-11-29

It finally happened—after more than eighteen months of uncertainty. Konami implemented new rules for the TCG, which had already been part of the OCG since April 2020. The new rules are in effect immediately. This article discusses all changes and provides some examples of their impact on gameplay and strategies.

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Card Interactions to Keep in Mind: Burst of Destiny

Robin Schrecklinger | 2021-11-24

Burst of Destiny has made an impression on the metagame. Many new cards and decks are seeing play. This article covers a bunch of common errors that frequently occur with these additions. Whether you run the new cards yourself or want to watch out for opponents' errors, everyone should be aware of these pitfalls.

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Rulings to Know: Forbidden Droplet

Robin Schrecklinger | 2021-09-08

Even over a year after its initial release, Forbidden Droplet still causes a lot of confusion among players. This articles investigates several important interactions with Forbidden Droplet of which a competitive player should be aware. They might make the difference between winning and losing a duel!

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Diving Deeper: An introduction to Plunder Patroll, Part 2

Robin Schrecklinger | 2021-09-06

Today we dive deeper into the ocean on which the Plunder Patroll sails. There are several ways to play the archetype, different ways for the strategy's ships to conquer the seven seas. This article takes a closer look at the going-second variant of the deck and discusses some additional tech choices.

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Why Red-Eyes Dark Dragoon Should Be Banned

Robin Schrecklinger | 2021-08-04

Red-Eyes Dark Dragoon made its long-awaited and -feared TCG debut in the 2020 Mega Tins. However, it did not immediately dominate the metagame as so many had anticipated. For quite some time, Dragoon did not see any play in meta decks. This article discusses why the card should nevertheless be banned.

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Salamangreat in 2021

Robin Schrecklinger | 2021-07-22

With the unbanning of Miragestallio, Salamangreat has seen a huge spike in popularity. Many players are returning to the deck, and a lot of players new to it are trying it out for the first time. Let's check in on data from the YCS, a possible decklist, and everything you need to know about Salamangreat in 2021!

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An Introduction to the Plunder Patroll

Robin Schrecklinger | 2021-07-13

All aboard! Today we set sail with the Plunder Patroll. This article introduces you to the Plunder Patroll and discusses the strengths and weaknesses of this pirate-themed archetype of trolls. Although it is a rogue deck, Plunder is a surprisingly strong strategy with a lot of neat tricks at its disposal.

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Rulings to Know: Tri-Brigade Revolt

Robin Schrecklinger | 2021-06-16

Today's article looks at one of the current metagame's most popular cards: Tri-Brigade Revolt. Certain card interactions with Revolt have caused a great deal of confusion among players over the last few weeks. This article will look at those interactions and explain how they work.

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Card Spotlight: Contact "C"

Robin Schrecklinger | 2021-05-27

In this article, we will take a closer look at Contact "C"—a card that has found its way into several side decks in the past few weeks. Side deck cards, basically by definition, are meant to be good only against specific decks. Let's analyze against which decks it works best and which decks don't really care one itty bitty bit about the earthen insect.

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