ygo-deck-research

Researches Yu-Gi-Oh! deck archetypes by gathering references and classifying deck types.

1|Updated Apr 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ZisIsNotZis/ygoskill --skill ygo-deck-research-zisisnotzis
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ygo-deck-research
Source: https://github.com/ZisIsNotZis/ygoskill/tree/main/ygo/deck-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ZisIsNotZis/ygoskill --skill ygo-deck-research-zisisnotzis

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Before building or reviewing a Yu-Gi-Oh! deck, players need to understand an archetype's playstyle, core cards, and meta position, but this information is scattered across local YDK files, tournament results, and community discussions. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Reference Gathering: Searches local YDK deck files by filename and card content, runs consensus analysis with ydkshow.py, and collects online sources like tournament results, tier lists, and community discussions. - Deck Classification: Classifies archetypes as Control, Combo/Expand, or OTK using measurable criteria such as trap counts, extra deck monsters, and search chain length. - Core Card Extraction: Identifies core cards from consensus statistics and online decklist frequency, verifying series membership via setcode matching. - Use Case: Before building a Swordsoul deck, run this workflow to gather recent top-cut decklists, classify the deck type, extract its core cards, and summarize its current tier placement and key variants. ## Quick Start Research the Swordsoul archetype and classify its deck type, core cards, and current meta position.

Frequently Asked Questions about ygo-deck-research

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I research a Yu-Gi-Oh! deck archetype before building it?▼

Gather local YDK files matching the archetype name, run ydkshow.py consensus on them, then search online for recent tournament decklists and tier placements. Classify the playstyle and extract core cards from cards appearing in 70 percent or more of lists.

How to classify a Yu-Gi-Oh! deck as Control, Combo, or OTK?▼

Control decks run 3 or more continuous Spell/Traps and 4 or more traps with field lockdown. Combo decks run 6 or more archetype monsters and 5 or more extra deck monsters. OTK decks use long search chains with a fixed end field and hand trap escort.

How do I find core cards in a Yu-Gi-Oh! archetype?▼

Core cards come from ydkshow consensus with mean at 2.0 or above and q90 at 3, or from online decklists where they appear in 70 percent or more of lists. Verify each card belongs to the target series by setcode match.

Does deck research differ between OCG, TCG, and Master Duel?▼

Yes, ban lists and metas differ across regions, so research should note regional differences. OCG covers Japan, TCG covers Western regions, and Master Duel is the digital format with its own ban list.

What are the limitations of filename-based YDK deck search?▼

Filename search depends on users encoding strategy, year, and variant in filenames, so inconsistently named files may be missed. Content-based grep search with known core card IDs provides a fallback for finding relevant decks.