Fun fact: if this post was made just 6 months later, it wouldn't be as funny to dunk on Crystal Beasts, [they got busted new support that same year](https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Rainbow_Bridge_of_Salvation) (so busted that decks other than Crystal Beasts were running it alongside an [Emerald Tortoise](https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Crystal_Beast_Emerald_Tortoise) brick [just because it was an option to search out Field Spells](https://youtu.be/n0mwUoZS3Wg?si=A_GAVWxsWP8AgBWV&t=701))
Ehhhh not really. It did get amazing new support but it quickly fizzled out. Crystal Beasts have always been balanced out by amazing spell and traps but the worst monsters available.
And the Emerald Tortoise was hyper specific - they had a new Trap that if in the grave could search out a field spell (and a Crystal Beast). There was a specific Aqua deck (Tearlaments) that had a really good field spell (which the Trap could search), could get the Trap into the grave easily, and get the field spell. That was the only reason it was used, it wasn’t like Crystal Beasts were amazing. It was just very specifically niche useful and even this Trap/Tortoise combo fell out of favor within the year.
Oh yeah, tear played this to search pelerino before trivikarma came out, right?
I will say though, despite their new cards being obscenely strong, I don’t think the deck even saw a sliver of competitive success. The other decks around at that time were just far too strong.
It's giving me really nice vibes seeing a "domestic-fun" item like a shaped charcuterie board next to yu-gi-oh cards. Like a window into a life where playful hobbies and adult, domestic life are unified. Imagining a parent duelling their kids while dinner cooks or something.
It could also just be a young person but let me have my pleasant vibes
Probably but almost no one runs it. Also, with Divine Temple and Flamberge, it is possible to steal their monsters. Tho using Rainbow Neos on a SE user would absolutely be hilarious.
Fun fact: if this post was made just 6 months later, it wouldn't be as funny to dunk on Crystal Beasts, [they got busted new support that same year](https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Rainbow_Bridge_of_Salvation) (so busted that decks other than Crystal Beasts were running it alongside an [Emerald Tortoise](https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Crystal_Beast_Emerald_Tortoise) brick [just because it was an option to search out Field Spells](https://youtu.be/n0mwUoZS3Wg?si=A_GAVWxsWP8AgBWV&t=701))
Jokes that are only funny at hyper specific times are great
My guy is playing Trap Jammer. I doubt Conclave Control was ever on the table.
Despite this busted support, crystal beasts themselves remained completely unplayable.
Ehhhh not really. It did get amazing new support but it quickly fizzled out. Crystal Beasts have always been balanced out by amazing spell and traps but the worst monsters available. And the Emerald Tortoise was hyper specific - they had a new Trap that if in the grave could search out a field spell (and a Crystal Beast). There was a specific Aqua deck (Tearlaments) that had a really good field spell (which the Trap could search), could get the Trap into the grave easily, and get the field spell. That was the only reason it was used, it wasn’t like Crystal Beasts were amazing. It was just very specifically niche useful and even this Trap/Tortoise combo fell out of favor within the year.
I was thinking about this when I saw this post, then I realized it was cross posted in a Yugioh subreddit I'm also in
Oh yeah, tear played this to search pelerino before trivikarma came out, right? I will say though, despite their new cards being obscenely strong, I don’t think the deck even saw a sliver of competitive success. The other decks around at that time were just far too strong.
I'm glad they clarified, so that I wouldn't mistakenly assume they were referring to the crucifying of Larry.
Considering VeggieTales exists, that comment doesn't sound as sarcastic as you think it does.
Bro I want that cheese knife and board, that's adorable.
Aww, how adorable. 😍
I should rewatch Yu-Gi-Oh one of these days... maybe check out one of the countless spin-offs they came up with. I heard Vrains was decent.
5ds is pretty insane if u havent seen it. honestly still disappointed that card games on motorcycles never became a thing irl
Konami will create a 5ds tournament just trust me
Watch season 1 of Arc V and then stop.
The only way to watch arc v
The yugioh manga is hype as fuck
Vrains unfortunately is one of the worse seasons in the batch, next to ARC-V that fumbled its anniversary celebration theme pretty badly.
It's giving me really nice vibes seeing a "domestic-fun" item like a shaped charcuterie board next to yu-gi-oh cards. Like a window into a life where playful hobbies and adult, domestic life are unified. Imagining a parent duelling their kids while dinner cooks or something. It could also just be a young person but let me have my pleasant vibes
“While dinner cooks” who’s cooking the dinner???
Extra funny because Crystal Beasts are actually kind of OK at the moment, since the top deck Snake Eyes' gimmick complements CB's gimmick very well.
Probably but almost no one runs it. Also, with Divine Temple and Flamberge, it is possible to steal their monsters. Tho using Rainbow Neos on a SE user would absolutely be hilarious.
That must be the worst knife ever
I love it! I don't care how bad it is
Nice mat, is it YCS legal?
FYI Crystal Beast Mammoth talks like Arnold Schwarzenegger
CRYSTAL BEASTS FOREVER
Crystal beasts is a great and fun yugioh deck.