Dark Worlds and How They Work



Introduction to Dark Worlds

Dark Worlds were first seen in the Yu-Gi-Oh anime GX in season 3. They were the villain for a bit and actually played a role in Jaden/Judai becoming the supreme king. We don't see many of the famous Dark World monsters like Grapha, Snoww etc.... But we do see some of the less used ones and some of them actually dueled in the anime. These were Scarr, Scout of Dark World, Zure, Knight of Dark World and Brron, Mad King of Dark World. The way Dark Worlds were used in the anime is nothing like what we used in real life.


What Makes Dark Worlds So Good?

Dark Worlds are an archtype like none other. The style and way how you use the deck is like nothing I've seen. Even better, the style actually works! It is such an easy deck to use, you can learn it in a couple of days. Dark Worlds have been tier 1 since last format, but this format is where they really shine. Since OP decks like chaos dragons, inzektors and wind-ups have been hurt this format, Dark Worlds are left as one of the best decks of the format. They are simple to use and are very powerful.


How Do You Play Dark Worlds?

The main concept behind Dark Worlds is you discard Dark World monsters that have effects that trigger when they are discarded and activates effects like draw a card, add 1 "Dark World" card to your hand from your deck and even destroy 1 card on the field. So Dark Worlds really work in the grave. So to work you need to be able to discard Dark World monsters and use their effects to do other things.


Main Cards In The Set

1) The Gates of Dark World
2) Grapha, Dragon Lord of Dark World


Other Important Cards

1) Snoww, Unlight Of Dark World
2) Dark World Dealings
3) Dragged Down Into the Grave
4) Card Destruction
5) Trance Archfiend
6) Broww, Huntsman of Dark World


The Gates Of Dark World

effect:

This Field spell is ideal in the Dark World decks. Basically all we want is the discard part because Dark Worlds are all about discarding and drawing. So basically you'll always be able to discard at least once per turn. Fiends also gain 300ATK/DEF so say a monster like Grapha was once 2700 is now a 3K beatstick.


Grapha, Dragon lord of Dark World

effect:

2700ATK/1800DEF, level 8 monster. This powerhouse monster is the main monster in dark Worlds. Its discard effect and way to summon is so easy, it's like summoning Legendary six samurai shi en, it's that easy. So you can Normal summon a "Dark World" monster and return it to your hand to summon Grapha from your graveyard. Extremely awesome card I would say and many would agree.

Other Important cards

Snoww, Unlight Of Dark World

effect:

Discard it to add Grapha or Gates.

Dark World Dealings

effect:

This card is awesome since you're discarding and drawing.

Card Destruction

effect:

If you have too many Dark World monsters that need to be discarded, you now discarded and have multiple effects.

Trance Archfiend

effect:

This Monster gains ATK points and allows you to discard. So if you had Grapha and there was a face-down card on your opponents side of the field, well you have nothing to worry about now, just discard Grapha and destroy the face-down.

Dragged Down Into The Grave

effect:

You're seeing your opponents hand. You're discarding something from their hand say they had monster reborn. Then on top of that they have to choose which dark world monster will activate its effect. Basically like pick your poison you could say.

Broww, Huntsman of Dark World

effect:

Discard it to draw a card. This Dark World monster is the draw staple for the deck.

The Main Move In Dark Worlds

1) Discard Snoww by a card effect (Dark World Dealings, Gates etc...)
2) Use Snoww's effect and add Grapha to your hand from your deck.
3) Discard Grapha.
4) Summon a Dark World monster.
5) Return it to your hand and summon Grapha from your graveyard.

Michael Balan's Dark World Deck:

My Opinion

Dark Worlds to me are one of the best decks of the format. They've topped at YCS and their style is unmatched. So fellow reader, if you possess that evil dueling power inside, Dark Worlds are perfect for you.