R.B. Dominus Sky Striker [CDP] [Rogue]

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This may just be as good as it gets.

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Welcome back for another Creative Deck Profile, and today I’m covering what I think may just be the most optimized R.B. build there is, and this builds upon the initial skeleton covered in my last profile that combined R.B. with Sky Striker, so I suggest starting with that description to learn the basics: https://youtu.be/eSO0PMigL4o

Now that you’re back, let’s talk about why I think this build is so solid. First, this deck can succeed at going 1st and going 2nd, even before siding in/out. Why? Just about every card in the build helps you in one way or another. When going first, all the R.B. monsters help you setup your ideal endboard of R.B. Brute Blues, R.B. Shepherd’s Crook, a set R.B. Next Phase, and access to the 3 Quick Effect R.B. monsters of R.B. Lambda Blade, R.B. Ga10 Driller, and R.B. Ga10 Cutter. Also, remember that a single copy of Sky Striker Mobilize – Engage! or Pillar of the Future – Cyanos can get you to that endboard. This combo also happens to give you additional LP, making it less likely for an opponent to steamroll you before you get a second turn. On the other hand, the Trap lineup of all of the Dominus Cards plus Infinite Impermanence gives you a ton of additional disruption – every one you draw just becomes another mine for your opponent to have to play through.

Now going second, running all of these Dominus cards may seem like a significant liability, but there’s one key element you may have missed about the R.B. cards – there isn’t a single monster effect across the whole theme that activates in the hand or GY. Not only is this an innate K9 counter, but it also means that Songs of the Dominators can be used without reducing your effectiveness. Then, with the tutoring effects of the R.B. Link monsters on a WIND and a FIRE, even if you have to use Dominus Impulse or Dominus Purge from the hand, you’ll still have a way to tutor into any card in your deck. This is amazing, and there really aren’t that many other decks that can lean on that win condition, especially not one that can OTK at the drop of a hat with a double attack from Brute Blues. Sure, it is true that Dominus Spiral could interfere with the Sky Striker engine, but does that truly matter if you return a key monster back to hand at the right moment? Anyways, if you think there’s further improvements here to be had, let me know – I’ve been using this IRL and would love to find further ways to optimize this build!

Provided Decklist:

Monsters:
3 R.B. Ga10 Pile Bunker
1 R.B. Lambda Blade
1 R.B. Lambda Cannon
2 R.B. VALCan Rocket
1 Sky Striker Ace – Roze
3 R.B. Ga10 Cutter
3 R.B. Ga10 Driller
3 Pillar of the Future – Cyanos

Spells:
3 R.B. Stage Landing
1 Triple Tactics Talent
2 Triple Tactics Thrust
3 Sky Striker Mobilize – Engage!
1 Sky Striker Mecha – Hornet Drones
1 R.B. Operation Test
1 Clockwork Night
3 R.B. Funk Dock

Traps:
3 Infinite Impermanence
3 Dominus Impulse
3 Dominus Spiral
1 R.B. Last Stand
3 Songs of the Dominators
3 Dominus Purge
1 R.B. Next Phase

Extra Deck:
3 R.B. The Brute Blues
3 R.B. Shepherd’s Crook
1 Barricadeborg Blocker
3 R.B. VALCan Booster
1 Sky Striker Ace – Hayate
1 Sky Striker Ace – Kaina
1 Sky Striker Ace – Kagari
1 Sky Striker Ace – Shizuku
1 Clockwork Knight

Note: This is continuing the style of Creative Deck Profile articles, designed to showcase a build through replays and an attached summary. If you wish to see a CDP for an archetype, theme, or strategy you love, feel free to private message me on the YGOrg Discord server, the comments section of any of my YouTube videos, or just post a comment in response to this article on our Facebook page or through the site with your ideas for me to keep under consideration! On most YGO-related communities my username is Quincymccoy, so feel free to reach out. Current pending requested profiles include: Crystal Beast, Suship, Lunalight, Rokket, Enneacraft, Synchron, Killer Tune, Heachands, Darklord

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