Yu-Gi-Oh! Legendary Duelists: Soulburning Volcano - Best Cards to Look For Every Archetype Featured
Nick Matthaiou - 11 August 2023
Get ready for a new 2023 summer release in the world of Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG as Legendary Duelists: Soulburning Volcano, is set to enter the duel scene.
With its European release date in just a few days, on August 11th, 2023, the anticipation is mounting, and Black Flame Collectibles is thrilled to be your go-to source for all the Yu-Gi-Oh! sealed products and single cards.
Legendary Duelists: Soulburning Volcano introduces an array of 62 cards, showcasing a diverse mix of rarities, including a fan favorite Ghost Rare Salamangreat Sunlight Wolf. Released in between of Yu-Gi-Oh TCG's 25th Anniversary Celebration, Soulburning Volcano is expected to add some depth in 3 archetypes.
In this article, we'll dive into the heart of the set, exploring the standout cards that demand your attention. From Volcanics and Salamangreats to Battlin' Boxers, we'll dissect the most promising additions to these archetypes. Get ready to discover the hottest picks from this brand new set!
Constructing the Tier List: How Did We Pick Following Cards?
In this segment, we're laying down our selection criteria for the 13 Best Cards to Look For in Yu-Gi-Oh! Legendary Duelists: Soulburning Volcano. Our focus is strictly on the cards' playability and their potential to enhance specific archetypes. Importantly, our choices are unaffected by collection value or rarity. This is all about the depth and value each new card brings to its respective archetype.
It's crucial to note that our list exclusively features new cards. We're not including any reprints, regardless of their collector's appeal or current significance, mainly because these cards already exist in the meta.
For instance, while the Ghost Rare version of Salamangreat Sunlight Wolf is a sought-after card with established use in Salamangreat decks, its status as a reprint excludes it from our selection. Our aim is to spotlight the fresh additions that promise to shape the dynamics of the game and invigorate your favorite archetypes.
With that in mind, let’s begin!
Best Cards for Each Featured Archetype: Volcanics, Salamangreat and Battlin’ Boxers
Let's delve into the heart of the matter: the standout cards from the Legendary Duelists: Soulburning Volcano set. This collection, directly intertwined with the Yu-Gi-Oh anime series, shines the spotlight on the unique Fire-themed decks of three prominent characters.
We've got Axel Brodie's Volcanics from Yu-Gi-Oh! GX, Alito's Battlin' Boxers from Zexal, and Soulburner's (Theodore Hamilton) Salamangreats from Vrains. This set is a tribute to the fiery passion of these characters and their signature strategies.
In this expansive card pool, Battlin' Boxers emerge as an Xyz-oriented strategy, boasting an array of Chaos Xyz options. Meanwhile, the Salamgreats, known for their past dominance in competitive play, are a force to reckon with, built upon the foundation of Cyberse monsters and Link summoning mechanics. As for Volcanics, these resilient cards entered the scene before the Synchro era and witnessed a resurgence in 2015 via Blaze Accelerator Reload.
Their presence was further felt in the Speed Duel GX: Duel Academy Box last year. With this context, let's unravel the 13 most impactful cards that promise to ignite the excitement of this set and augment your deck-building possibilities.
Volcanics
Volcanics, one of the distinguished archetypes showcased in Legendary Duelists: Soulburning Volcano, emerges as a true contender.
Within this Volcanic arsenal, several cards blaze a new support era for the archetype. Volcanic Trooper steps up, presenting a strategic fetch for this new era. Volcanic Rimfire is more of an essential piece that allows you to summon more potent cards. Meanwhile, Volcanic Blaze Accelerator surges back, allowing for efficient monster disposal and deck manipulation.
Diving deeper, the set introduces Volcanic Emperor—a refined version of the Volcanic Doomfire. The Emperor showcases an upgraded search ability that deploys a Volcanic trap directly from the deck, igniting versatile tactics. Notably, alongside Blaze Accelerator Reload, Volcanic Emission enters the fray. This card's versatility shines; whether summoning a Volcanic monster from the deck or incinerating a Pyro monster to deal damage, it offers both offense and disruption.
Volcanic Inferno adds its influence, boasting the power to nullify monster effects. Linked intricately, Volcanic Trooper navigates these assets, securing easy access to the new Volcanic Blaze Accelerator. This refined tool sends a Blaze Accelerator to the graveyard upon activation, setting the stage for Volcanic Emperor to assert its dominance.
Let's not overlook the understated but impactful Volcanic Rimfire. With the ability to manipulate the graveyard by self-banishment, it kindles the path for resourceful summonings, particularly bolstering Volcanic Shell. Furthermore, its unique utility allows for seamless replacement of Blaze Accelerator cards, amplifying tactical flexibility.
An insightful player online emphasizes the significance of Volcanic Emission; “Dubbed a commendable inclusion for control-focused strategies, its multifaceted playability and dual effect activation within the same turn contribute to its potency” he says and we couldn’t agree more.
Salamangreat
Salamangreats also takes its place as a potent contender. Battling for supremacy alongside the Volcanics, Salamangreats command attention with their versatile playstyle and remarkable adaptability.
Salamangreat Raging Phoenix emerges, presenting an exquisite Link 4 creation poised to reshape battlefield dynamics. This phoenix soars higher, capable of uncovering essential Salamangreat resources while deftly returning from the graveyard upon the destruction of a Fire monster under your control.
Salamangreat Tiger leaps onto the stage, infusing the archetype with fresh potential. This new Tuner boasts versatility, adept at transitioning between Tuner and non-Tuner roles, and even adapting its Level as the situation demands. This agile adaptability can prove pivotal in crafting unexpected strategies.
Delving further into the ranks, Salamangreat Weasel takes its stance, fortifying the roster with Extra Deck summoning flexibility. This valuable asset harmonizes seamlessly with Salamangreat Miragestallio, facilitating a powerful loop that resurrects a graveyard-bound ally back into your hand, reinforcing your strategic arsenal.
Last but not least, we have to refer to the Salamangreat of Fire. Operating similarly to other on-summon deck-searching entities, it addresses the gap left by the limitation imposed on Salamangreat Gazelle. This restorative measure reinvigorates the archetype, promising increased consistency and options for players.
Battlin’ Boxers
Despite their perceived absence from the forefront of the meta, Battlin’ Boxers remain a compelling contender in Legendary Duelists: Soulburning Volcano, bolstered by a trio of formidable XYZ additions.
Battlin’ Boxer Uppercutter is among the fresh combatants stepping into the arena. Its on-summon prowess beckons forth fellow Boxers from your deck, enhancing your strategic arsenal. Moreover, Uppercutter's ability to retrieve cards from the graveyard upon being sent there by a card effect presents an intriguing dynamic. So, we can definitely expect three copies of this card in multiple relevant decks from now on.
Revealing another layer of the Boxer's strategic repertoire, Battlin’ Boxer Chief Second steps forward. This tactician bestows an extra normal summon each turn, translating the additional searches from Uppercutter into tangible battlefield presence. Additionally, Battlin’ Boxer Promoter takes center stage, enabling the simultaneous summoning of Uppercutter and Chief Second, opening the door for dynamic combos that can shift the outcome of our battles.
As for the extra deck, the Battlin’ Boxer King Dempsey emerges as a Rank 4 powerhouse. This adept combatant seizes control of Fire Warrior units, either summoning them to hand or sending them to the graveyard. The introduction of Battlin’ Boxing Cross Counter adds yet another layer of strategy, offering the capacity to nullify an opponent’s monster effect while beckoning forth a formidable Battlin’ Boxer XYZ ally from the extra deck.
This calculated move can prime the stage for the unveiling of even more potent forms, such as Number 79: Battlin’ Boxer Nova Kaiser, leading the charge into the Number C79: Battlin’ Boxer Commander Caesar.
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Our Verdict
If you're considering trying one of the above archetypes, Legendary Duelists: Soulburning Volcano offers the perfect opportunity. This set caters to both casual and competitive players, and it boasts a comprehensive lineup of cards necessary for assembling a deck centered around Volcanics, Salamangreat, or Battlin' Boxers.
Whether you're a seasoned duelist or just starting, this expansion presents a valuable addition to your collection.