NeoGoat Loaner Deck – January 2026

 Red-Eyes Ritual / Chaos

For January 2026, we’re introducing a new official NeoGoat loaner deck, designed so any player can sit down and play without bringing a deck—while still showcasing one of the most interesting interactions in the current format.

This build combines Red-Eyes, Rituals, Elemental HERO Prisma, and a light Chaos engine, resulting in a midrange deck that is flexible, interactive, and full of meaningful decisions.

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The deck’s concept

At its core, the deck revolves around Paladin of Dark Dragon, supported by Manju of the Ten Thousand Hands to consistently access Ritual pieces. From there, Red-Eyes Black Dragon serves multiple roles: Ritual material, recurring threat, and payoff through revival effects.

Download this deck: https://www.duelingbook.com/deck?id=19266303

Main Deck:

3x Red-Eyes Black Dragon

2x Chaos Sorcerer

2x Red-Eyes Wyvern

3x Elemental HERO Prisma

1x Tribe-Infecting Virus

1x Breaker the Magical Warrior

1x D.D. Warrior Lady

3x Manju of the Ten Thousand Hands

3x Paladin of Dark Dragon

3x E - Emergency Call

1x Heavy Storm

1x Metamorphosis

1x Pot of Greed

1x Lightning Vortex

3x Dark Dragon Ritual

1x Mystical Space Typhoon

1x Snatch Steal

1x Premature Burial

2x Raigeki Break

1x Mirror Force

2x Red-Eyes Spirit

1x Torrential Tribute

1x Ring of Destruction

1x Call of the Haunted

 

Extra Deck:

1x Black Skull Dragon

1x Twin-Headed Thunder Dragon

1x King Dragun

1x The Last Warrior from Another Planet

1x Dark Blade the Dragon Knight

1x Ryu Senshi

1x Ojama King

1x Fiend Skull Dragon

1x Alligator's Sword Dragon

1x Darkfire Dragon

1x Thousand-Eyes Restrict

Side Deck:

2x Mobius the Frost Monarch

2x Kycoo the Ghost Destroyer

1x Exiled Force

2x Miracle Dig

2x A Wingbeat of Giant Dragon

1x Lightning Vortex

2x Smashing Ground

2x Book of Moon

1x Deck Devastation Virus

Elemental HERO Prisma is a key piece of the strategy:

• Enables situational Fusion plays

• Helps set up the Graveyard for Chaos Sorcerer

• Turns each duel into a tactical puzzle rather than a scripted combo

Instead of relying on a single win condition, the deck can adapt to the pace of the game and the matchup.

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Why this works as a loaner deck

• ✅ Consistent and easy to pick up

• ✅ Deep enough for experienced players

• ✅ Non-linear gameplay: no two duels feel the same

• ✅ A great representation of the NeoGoat philosophy—classic ideas with modern twists

It’s an excellent choice for new NeoGoat players, but also for veterans who want to try something different without sacrificing competitiveness.

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Important note about Prisma

This loaner deck takes full advantage of Elemental HERO Prisma, so now is the time to play it.
Prisma is currently under review and may be removed from the allowed card pool in future updates, making January the perfect window to explore these lines while they’re still available.

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As always, NeoGoat loaner decks exist to keep the format accessible, diverse, and fun.
If you’ve never played Rituals in NeoGoat—or if you want to push Prisma to its limits while you still can—this deck is a great place to start.

NeoDraft Tournament Report December 26th, 2025 — Retro Pack 2 Edition

Our latest NeoDraft event was played under the Retro Pack 2 Edition, delivering one of the most chaotic and entertaining draft experiences we’ve had so far. With 13 players and 4 rounds, the tournament perfectly showcased what NeoDraft is all about: adapting on the fly, embracing imperfect decks, and letting the draft itself tell the story.

Tournament Overview

• Players: 13

• Rounds: 4

• Format: NeoDraft — Retro Pack 2 Edition

• Final Match: Monarch vs Chaos

• Champion: Monarch Deck

Retro Pack 2 created a very raw environment—powerful staples, limited consistency tools, and a lot of “you get what you get” moments. Tribute-based strategies benefited greatly from this, and throughout the event the Monarch deck proved to be the most stable and efficient option in a field full of improvised builds.

When the Draft Fights Back

One of the most memorable aspects of the tournament was how the very same drafted cards ended up sabotaging players’ own strategies:

• A player opened games with Necrovalley while piloting an Exodia deck.

• Another started with Mask of Restrict despite running Monarchs.

• One more opened Royal Decree in a deck that included two Jar cards and multiple traps, while his opponent was playing Horus.

These moments perfectly captured the spirit of NeoDraft Retro Pack 2—sometimes the cards you draft are just as dangerous to you as they are to your opponent.

The Final: Monarch vs Chaos

The tournament concluded with a classic Monarch vs Chaos final. Chaos had access to explosive turns and comeback potential, but the Monarch deck maintained control of the game through consistent tribute summons and solid removal. In the end, steady pressure and resource management secured the win and crowned the Monarch player as the champion.

Prize Opening Video 

After the finals, we recorded a special prize opening video featuring the tournament winner opening almost 15 different booster packs. The sheer variety of packs made this one of the most fun prize openings we’ve shared, and it’s a great watch for anyone who enjoys old-school pulls and unexpected surprises.

Match Videos by Round

We’re also sharing recorded gameplay from every round of the tournament:

Round 1 – Early NeoDraft decks and first impressions of Retro Pack 2

• Unknown vs Chaos🏆

• Round 2 – Players adapting to awkward drafts and strange synergies

• Earth vs Chaos 🏆

• Round 3 – High-pressure matches

• Chaos 🏆 vs Hand Advantage Deck

• Round 4 (Final) – Monarch vs Chaos for the championship

• Chaos vs Monarch 🏆

These videos are a great reference for anyone interested in how Retro Pack 2 cards perform in a draft-focused NeoGoat environment.

Some images of the randomness that NeoDraft can bring

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Thanks to everyone who participated and embraced the madness of NeoDraft Retro Pack 2 Edition.
Events like this highlight creativity, flexibility, and a good sense of humor—core values of the NeoGoat community.

NeoGoat Thematic Duels – Character Decks Special

One of the most enjoyable ways to experience NeoGoat is by stepping away from pure optimization and embracing thematic duels. For this special session, we built and played character decks inspired by four iconic Duel Monsters figures: Yugi Muto, Seto Kaiba, Joey Wheeler, and Ishizu Ishtar (Mai would have been a cliché choice).

The main goal was clear from the start:
use as many character-accurate and thematic cards as possible, while still making the decks playable for normal NeoGoat duels.

These decks are not designed to be tier-one competitive lists—but they are also not joke decks. Each one can function, interact, and realistically win games without relying on scripted anime moments.

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Design Philosophy

These decks were built for fun first, but always with real gameplay in mind. We intentionally avoided turning them into pure nostalgia piles. Instead, each list tries to balance:

• Strong character identity

• Clear internal synergy

• Enough consistency and interaction to work in real duels

That means not every card choice is optimal, and some power staples were intentionally skipped. Every card, however, belongs to the character. NeoGoat is the perfect environment for this approach—where identity matters as much as efficiency, and duels are remembered for how they play out, not just the final result.

Download the Decks & Duel Yourself

We are also sharing download links for all four decklists. Feel free to grab them, load them into your preferred simulator, and have fun dueling with them.

These decks are meant to be played, tested, and enjoyed—whether for casual matches, themed nights, or just a break from standard meta play. Try your own matchups, tweak card choices if you want, and see which character fits your playstyle best.

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🟪 Yugi Muto – Balance, Control, and Answers

Download this deck: https://www.duelingbook.com/deck?id=19261950

Main Deck:

1x Dark Magician
1x Summoned Skull
1x Dark Magician of Chaos
1x Swift Gaia the Fierce Knight
1x Chaos Sorcerer
1x Silent Swordsman LV5
1x Zombyra the Dark
3x Skilled Dark Magician
1x Breaker the Magical Warrior
2x Shining Angel
1x Tsukuyomi
1x Big Shield Gardna
2x Silent Swordsman LV3
1x Marshmallon
1x Old Vindictive Magician
1x Kuriboh

1x Heavy Storm
1x Pot of Greed
1x Nobleman of Crossout
1x Swords of Revealing Light
2x Brain Control
1x Mystical Space Typhoon
1x Magical Dimension
1x Snatch Steal
1x Premature Burial

1x Mage Power
1x Mirror Force
1x Dust Tornado
1x Magic Cylinder
1x Magical Hats
1x Zero Gravity
1x Ring of Destruction
1x Spellbinding Circle
1x Call of the Haunted
1x Seven Tools of the Bandit

Yugi’s deck is the most balanced of the four. It blends spellcasters, defensive tools, and clever interaction to always have an answer. Rather than overpowering the opponent, the deck focuses on tempo, timing, and flexibility.

Yugi’s deck proved to be extremely stable, able to adapt to both aggressive pressure and slower control strategies. It rewards good decision-making and precise sequencing—very fitting for Yugi’s dueling style.

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🟦 Seto Kaiba – Raw Power, High Risk

Download this deck: https://www.duelingbook.com/deck?id=19261947

Main Deck:

1x Blue-Eyes White Dragon
1x Vorse Raider
1x Kaiser Glider
2x Chaos Sorcerer
1x Vampire Lord
3x Thunder Dragon
1x Slate Warrior
1x Kaiser Sea Horse
1x Tribe-Infecting Virus
2x Blade Knight
1x Breaker the Magical Warrior
2x Wall of Illusion
3x Giant Germ
1x Cyber-Stein

1x Heavy Storm
1x Dimension Fusion
1x Pot of Greed
1x Soul Exchange
1x Nobleman of Crossout
1x Card Destruction
1x Last Will
1x Mystical Space Typhoon
1x Shrink
1x Enemy Controller
1x Snatch Steal
1x Premature Burial

1x Interdimensional Matter Transporter
1x Mirror Force
1x Torrential Tribute
1x Crush Card Virus
1x Ring of Destruction
1x Shadow Spell
1x Call of the Haunted

Extra Deck:
3x Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon
3x King Dragun

Kaiba’s deck is all about power and intimidation. Big monsters, Chaos plays, and explosive spells define the strategy. On paper, it looks terrifying and capable of ending games in just a few turns.

However, results told a different story.

In this session, Kaiba lost against all three other decks: Yugi, Joey, and Ishizu. Not because the deck lacked power, but because its high-risk nature was repeatedly punished by more controlled and patient strategies. When Kaiba’s big turns didn’t fully resolve, the deck struggled to recover—an outcome that feels surprisingly on-theme.

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🟥 Joey Wheeler – Grit, Warriors, and Comebacks

Download this deck: https://www.duelingbook.com/deck?id=19261954

Main Deck:

2x Axe Raider

1x Jinzo

1x The Fiend Megacyber

1x Maximum Six

3x Goblin Attack Force

1x Panther Warrior

3x Gearfried the Iron Knight

1x Rocket Warrior

1x Little-Winguard

2x Marauding Captain

1x Hayabusa Knight

1x Penguin Soldier

1x Sasuke Samurai

1x Heavy Storm

1x Reinforcement of the Army

1x Giant Trunade

1x Pot of Greed

1x The Warrior Returning Alive

1x Smashing Ground

1x Mystical Space Typhoon

1x Book of Moon

1x Scapegoat

1x Graceful Dice

1x The A. Forces

1x Divine Sword - Phoenix Blade

1x Snatch Steal

1x Premature Burial

1x Nutrient Z

1x Bottomless Trap Hole

1x Kunai with Chain

1x Mirror Force

1x Ring of Destruction

1x Magical Arm Shield

1x Call of the Haunted

Joey’s deck thrives in the battle phase. Warriors, combat tricks, and unpredictable cards create constant pressure and sudden swing turns. It’s messy, emotional, and hard to fully control—but incredibly fun to play and play against.

Several games were decided by clutch battle-phase interactions and risky plays paying off at exactly the right moment. The deck perfectly captures Joey’s underdog spirit: never out of the duel, no matter how bad things look.

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🟨 Ishizu Ishtar – Graveyard Control and Destiny

Download this deck: https://www.duelingbook.com/deck?id=19261952

Main Deck:

1x Guardian Angel Joan

2x Airknight Parshath

2x Zolga

3x Kelbek

3x Mudora

2x Agido

3x Shining Angel

1x Keldo

3x Skelengel

1x Heavy Storm

1x Pot of Greed

1x Nobleman of Crossout

1x Mystical Space Typhoon

2x Book of Moon

1x Emergency Provisions

2x Gravekeeper's Servant

1x Mirage of Nightmare

1x Cestus of Dagla

1x Snatch Steal

1x Premature Burial

1x Gaia Power

1x Raigeki Break

1x Exchange of the Spirit

1x Mirror Force

1x Torrential Tribute

1x Sakuretsu Armor

1x Ring of Destruction

Ishizu’s deck is the slowest and most methodical of the four. It revolves around graveyard manipulation, milling, and long-term control, with Exchange of the Spirit looming as a possible win condition.

This deck punishes careless aggression and rewards patience. Duels against Ishizu often feel tense, as the game can quietly slip away if the opponent mismanages their resources. It’s a unique control style—and exactly why Ishizu was chosen over a more predictable character pick.

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Duel Replays Available

We are sharing replays of these thematic duels, so you can watch how the decks actually perform in real NeoGoat games. Seeing them in action highlights how differently each deck plays, even within the same format.

Yugi Muto vs Kaiba

Kaiba vs Ichizu Ishtar

Joey Wheeler vs Kaiba

The replays also show that these are real, interactive duels—not scripted showcases.

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Final Thoughts

These thematic duels show exactly why NeoGoat works so well for creative experimentation (having the OCG cards also help make these decks more interesting):

• Kaiba wins through dominance (or tries to)

• Joey survives through heart

• Yugi adapts through strategy

• Ishizu controls through destiny

You don’t need a tier-one deck to have great duels. Sometimes, all you need is a strong theme, a playable core, and the willingness to duel like the legends did.

NeoGoat Special Tournament: Back to The Beginning

NeoGoat has changed a lot since it was first introduced.

Card pools were expanded.
Adjustments were made to banlist — sometimes quickly, sometimes painfully.

In January 2026, we are doing something:

We are going back.

NeoGoat: Back to the Beginning is a one-time special event that recreates the very first NeoGoat format as it was launched in May 2024. 

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⏳ One Tournament Only

• When: In January 25th, 2026 

• Event Type: NeoGoat: Special Event

• Format Used: First NeoGoat Format (May 2024)

Once this tournament ends, NeoGoat returns to its current ruleset.

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📜 Format Definition

This event uses:The original NeoGoat banlist from May 2024, unchanged

                        

Card Pool:

• All OCG cards released before Cybernetic Revolution
• Cards from Structure Decks 1–6 only:

• Dragon’s Roar

• Zombie Madness

• Blaze of Destruction

• Fury from the Deep

• Warrior’s Triumph

• Spellcaster’s Judgment

• There was no Extra Cards list

So, the cardpool is all Goat Format cards plus these:

• OCG-Exclusive Card Pool: Vanillas (including Rituals and non-effect Fusions):
  • https://www.duelingbook.com/deck?id=10677015 (A-E)
  • https://www.duelingbook.com/deck?id=10677060 (F-L)
  • https://www.duelingbook.com/deck?id=10677102 (M-S)
  • https://www.duelingbook.com/deck?id=10677144 (T-Z)
• All other cards (including Fusions with effects):
• https://www.duelingbook.com/deck?id=7692100 (1999-2002)
• https://www.duelingbook.com/deck?id=17188308 (2003-May 26th, 2005)

This tournament exists for one reason:

To realize why we had to make adjustments.

Early NeoGoat was exciting, creative, and wild —
but it was also explosive, and sometimes unreasonable.

By revisiting the format exactly as it was, players can:

• Understand the origins of NeoGoat decisions

• Experience the strengths and flaws of the first design

• Appreciate how and why the format evolved

As we’ve said before:

It was insane.

📍 Location & Prizes

Location: Cartoncito Cards, Sunday January 25th, 7:00 p.m.

Prizes:
High-value store gift cards up to $2000 MXN and more.

This tournament is intended as a community-focused special event.

Participation is limited to recurrent NeoGoat tournament players only.
This restriction is intentional, as the event is designed for players familiar with the format’s history and evolution.

NeoGoat Tournament Report December 23th, 2025

 Our December 23 NeoGoat tournament brought together 14 players for four Swiss rounds, featuring a strong mix of proven strategies and explosive combo decks. The event had a special highlight: the winner was a new NeoGoat player, primarily known for playing One Piece TCG, but with prior experience in Yu-Gi-Oh! — a reminder of how transferable fundamentals like resource management and timing can be.

Below is a recap of the featured matches recorded on video.

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Round 1 – Gadgets vs Reasoning Deck

Reasoning Deck vs Gadgets 🏆

The tournament opened with a Gadget Control deck facing a Reasoning-based strategy. While the Reasoning deck aimed for fast, swingy turns, Gadgets maintained steady pressure and punished overextensions with clean, efficient play.
Result: Gadgets win.

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Round 2 – Chaos 🏆 vs Warrior

https://www.youtube.com/live/ej_4HHZks0E

This was uploaded live to Youtube Channel.

A Chaos deck faced a classic Warrior build in round two. The Warrior deck attempted to dictate combat and tempo, but Chaos monsters backed by graveyard control quickly shifted the duel.
Result: Chaos wins.

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Round 3 – Gadgets vs Divine Sword Phoenix Blade Deck

Divine Sword 🏆 vs Gadgets

The Divine Sword Phoenix Blade deck managed to break through Gadget control by exploiting Divine Sword Phoenix Blade’s free discard to fuel the graveyard and set up a decisive Return from the Different Dimension. The sudden board swing proved too much for Gadgets to answer.
Result: Divine Sword Phoenix Blade deck wins.

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Round 4 – Chaos 🏆 vs Divine Sword Phoenix Blade Deck

https://youtube.com/live/at8gbiv2EsA (live recording)

The final featured match placed the new player piloting Chaos against the Divine Sword Phoenix Blade deck. Despite the recursion and pressure from Divine Sword, Chaos held its ground and closed the duel with well-timed plays, securing the tournament win.
Result: Chaos wins.

This event reinforced the continued dominance of Gadgets and Chaos in the NeoGoat format, while also showing that Divine Sword Phoenix Blade decks remain dangerous in longer games. Most notably, the tournament win by a new player coming from One Piece TCG highlighted how NeoGoat rewards solid fundamentals and smart decision-making, regardless of background.

Thanks to everyone who participated 

NeoGoat Tournament Report — December 18th, 2025

On December 18, the NeoGoat community came together for a 19-player tournament that delivered five rounds full of contrasting strategies, tense endgames, and several moments that sparked post-tournament discussion.

Below is a breakdown of the featured replays and key moments from the event.

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🎥 Featured Replay – Round 1

Chaos vs Light Beatdown 🏆

The first highlighted replay features Ángel Alexis who had previously won the Second NeoGoat Online Tournament piloting a Light Attribute Beatdown deck. The duel showcases clean fundamentals: constant pressure, efficient attacks, and forcing the opponent to react every turn. 

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🎥 Featured Replay – Round 2

Summoner Monk vs Neos Blast 🏆

Round two featured Summoner Monk against Neos Blast, which in this tournament was played as a loaner deck. Despite that, Neos Blast proved to be far more than just a filler option, showing explosive turns and strong tempo swings against Monk’s spell-driven engine.

This match made it clear that even a loaner deck can compete at a high level when piloted correctly.

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🎥 Featured Replay – Round 3

Neos Blast vs Light Beatdown 🏆

Neos Blast returned in round three to face Ángel Alexis. Once again, the matchup highlighted the contrast between Neos Blast’s volatility and Light Beatdown’s consistency. While Neos Blast could threaten sudden big monsters on the field, Ángel’s steady pressure kept the duel under control.

By the end of the tournament, Neos Blast would finish in 3rd place, an impressive result for a loaner deck.

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🎥 Featured Replay – Round 4

Chaos Return 🏆 vs Earth

Round four delivered one of the most memorable endings of the tournament.

In the last duel, the Earth player appeared to have the game secured with Ceasefire, but correctly anticipated that the Chaos Return player could activate Return from the Different Dimension to bring back Jinzo, shutting off traps. The plan was to wait for the Return and then chain Ceasefire.

To avoid the opponent to destroy the Ceasefire on End Phase, all cards he had on hand were set. The Chaos Return player answered with two Dust Tornado, narrowly missing Ceasefire itself. However, one of those Dust Tornado allowed the Chaos Return player to set an additional Return from the Different Dimension. That extra Return ultimately decided the duel, turning a correct read into a loss for the Earth player.

A textbook NeoGoat moment: perfect awareness, but no room for error.

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🎥 Featured Replay – Round 5

Chaos Return 🏆 vs Light Beatdown

In the final highlighted round, Chaos Return faced Ángel Alexis once again. Despite Ángel holding multiple traps, the presence of Jinzo completely shut down his defensive setup. With traps rendered useless, Chaos Return was able to close the game cleanly and secure the win in this matchup.

This December 18 tournament perfectly showcased why NeoGoat remains such a compelling format. Aggressive beatdown decks, explosive combo strategies, and slow control games all collided, with outcomes often decided by a single chain or set card.

More tournaments and replays are coming soon — NeoGoat continues to evolve, and every event tells a new story.

NeoGoat Second Online Tournament – Decklist Showcase

One of the best aspects of the Second NeoGoat Online Tournament was the sheer variety of deckbuilding philosophies on display. From classic control shells to explosive Fusion engines and unconventional win conditions, this event highlighted how flexible and creative the NeoGoat format has become.

Below is a breakdown of each player’s deck, focusing on core ideas, engines, and unique tech choices.

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🧱 Alexislool2104 — Skill Drain Beatdown (Winner)

Download this deck: https://www.duelingbook.com/deck?id=19225316

Main Deck:

1x Breaker the Magical Warrior
1x Exiled Force
3x Fusilier Dragon, the Dual-Mode Beast
3x Giant Orc
3x Goblin Attack Force
3x Nimble Momonga
1x Tribe-Infecting Virus
2x Zombyra the Dark

1x Heavy Storm
1x Mystical Space Typhoon
2x Nobleman of Crossout
1x Pot of Greed
1x Premature Burial
1x Reinforcement of the Army
2x Smashing Ground
1x Snatch Steal

2x Bottomless Trap Hole
1x Call of the Haunted
1x Deck Devastation Virus
2x Fake Trap
1x Final Attack Orders
1x Mirror Force
2x Skill Drain
2x Solemn Judgment
1x Torrential Tribute

One of the most straightforward yet effective decks of the tournament, Alexislool2104’s build focused on high-ATK monsters under Skill Drain.

Core strengths:

• Monsters like Goblin Attack Force, Giant Orc, and Fusilier Dragon that thrive when effects are negated.

• Strong trap lineup with Solemn Judgment and Bottomless Trap Hole.

• Deck Devastation Virus as a surprise blowout against low-ATK hands.

This deck punished effect-reliant strategies and forced opponents to answer Skill Drain quickly—or lose.

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🧩 martinz — Exodia Stall & Draw Engine

Download this deck: https://www.duelingbook.com/deck?id=19225601

Main Deck:

3x Emissary of the Afterlife
1x Exodia the Forbidden One
1x Mask of Darkness
1x Morphing Jar
2x Night Assailant
3x Thunder Dragon
1x Tsukuyomi
1x Left Arm of the Forbidden One
1x Left Leg of the Forbidden One
1x Right Arm of the Forbidden One
1x Right Leg of the Forbidden One

1x Card Destruction
1x Dark Factory of Mass Production
1x Emergency Provisions
1x Level Limit - Area B
2x Lightning Vortex
2x Messenger of Peace
1x Mirage of Nightmare
1x Monster Reincarnation
1x Pot of Greed
1x Premature Burial
1x Swords of Revealing Light
1x Upstart Goblin

1x Backup Soldier
1x Call of the Haunted
3x Jar of Greed
3x Legacy of Yata-Garasu
2x Raigeki Break

Extra Deck:
3x Twin-Headed Thunder Dragon

martinz piloted a classic but highly optimized Exodia control deck, designed to win through attrition and card advantage rather than board presence.

The strategy relies on:

• Heavy stall tools such as Messenger of Peace and Level Limit – Area B.

• Efficient draw engines (Jar of Greed, Legacy of Yata-Garasu, Upstart Goblin).

• Recursion via Backup Soldier and Dark Factory of Mass Production.

• Disruption through Night Assailant and Tsukuyomi loops.

This deck demonstrated that Exodia is still a real threat in NeoGoat when built correctly.

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⚡ LechugaEX — Monarch Control with Soul Exchange

Download this deck: https://www.duelingbook.com/deck?id=19225579

Main Deck:

2x Apprentice Magician
1x Asura Priest
1x Breaker the Magical Warrior
1x D.D. Warrior Lady
1x Granmarg the Rock Monarch
1x Hand of Nephthys
1x Jinzo
2x Mobius the Frost Monarch
1x Old Vindictive Magician
1x Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys
2x Thestalos the Firestorm Monarch
1x Tribe-Infecting Virus
1x Tsukuyomi
3x Gemini Elf

2x Book of Moon
2x Brain Control
1x Emergency Provisions
1x Heavy Storm
1x Lightning Vortex
1x Mystical Space Typhoon
2x Nobleman of Crossout
1x Pot of Greed
1x Premature Burial
1x Snatch Steal
3x Soul Exchange
3x Unexpected Dai

2x Bottomless Trap Hole
1x Call of the Haunted
1x Mirror Force
1x Sakuretsu Armor

lechugaEX used a Monarch-focused control deck that emphasized tribute efficiency and board clearing.

Key elements include:

• Multiple Monarchs (Mobius, Thestalos, Granmarg).

• Soul Exchange to bypass battle and target problematic monsters.

• Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys as a recurring threat against backrow-heavy decks.

• Unexpected Dai to establish early pressure with Gemini Elf.

A grind-oriented deck that excels in slower, tactical matchups.

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🔥 Yahikor — Fusion Dragons & Dark Paladin Control

Download this deck: https://www.duelingbook.com/deck?id=19225465

Main Deck:

1x Breaker the Magical Warrior
1x Buster Blader
2x Chaos Sorcerer
3x Elemental HERO Prisma
3x King of the Swamp
1x Lord of D.
3x Masked Dragon
1x The Dark - Hex-Sealed Fusion
3x Thunder Dragon
1x Tribe-Infecting Virus
3x Dark Magician
1x Divine Dragon Ragnarok

3x Dragon's Mirror
1x E - Emergency Call
1x Heavy Storm
1x Mystical Space Typhoon
2x Polymerization
1x Pot of Greed
1x Premature Burial
1x Reinforcement of the Army
1x Swords of Revealing Light
2x The Eye of Timaeus

3x Royal Decree

Extra Deck:
3x Amulet Dragon
1x Dark Blade the Dragon Knight
3x Dark Paladin
2x Five-Headed Dragon
1x Gatling Dragon
2x King Dragun
1x Ryu Senshi
2x Twin-Headed Thunder Dragon

Side Deck:
1x Exiled Force
3x Gravekeeper's Spy
3x Night Assailant
1x Dimension Fusion
1x Lightning Vortex
1x Metamorphosis
1x My Body as a Shield
1x Silent Doom
1x Snatch Steal
2x Spell Shattering Arrow

Yahikor brought a powerful Fusion-based control deck centered on Elemental HERO Prisma, King of the Swamp, and multiple Fusion spells. The deck’s main goal is to apply pressure through large Fusion monsters while shutting down trap-based interaction with Royal Decree.

Key highlights include:

• Dark Paladin as a central win condition, capable of scaling to massive ATK values.

• Amulet Dragon and Five-Headed Dragon as alternative finishers.

• Thunder Dragon enabling fast Chaos Sorcerer access.

• The Eye of Timaeus adding explosive tempo swings.

This deck rewards precise sequencing and strong matchup knowledge.

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🐉 Kztoor — Red-Eyes Ritual Toolbox

Download this deck: https://www.duelingbook.com/deck?id=19225487

Main Deck:

1x Chaos Sorcerer
2x Fusilier Dragon, the Dual-Mode Beast
3x Manju of the Ten Thousand Hands
3x Red-Eyes Wyvern
2x Senju of the Thousand Hands
1x Sinister Serpent
1x Sonic Bird
1x Tribe-Infecting Virus
3x Red-Eyes Black Dragon
3x Paladin of Dark Dragon

3x Dark Dragon Ritual
1x Heavy Storm
1x Lightning Vortex
3x Metamorphosis
1x Mystical Space Typhoon
1x Pot of Greed
1x Scapegoat
2x Smashing Ground

1x Deck Devastation Virus
1x Mirror Force
2x Red-Eyes Spirit
2x Royal Decree
1x Torrential Tribute

Extra Deck:
1x Black Skull Dragon
2x Five-Headed Dragon
3x King Dragun
2x St. Joan
3x The Last Warrior from Another Planet
1x Thousand-Eyes Restrict
3x Twin-Headed Thunder Dragon
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Side Deck:
2x Book of Moon
1x Giant Trunade
2x My Body as a Shield
2x Nobleman of Crossout
2x Spell Shattering Arrow
2x Pulling the Rug
1x Ring of Destruction
1x Rivalry of Warlords
2x Solemn Judgment

Kztoor brought a Red-Eyes Ritual deck combining Ritual consistency with powerful Fusion options.

Notable features:

• Paladin of Dark Dragon as the main Ritual payoff.

• Manju, Senju, and Sonic Bird ensuring Ritual access.

• Metamorphosis enabling threats like The Last Warrior from Another Planet.

• Red-Eyes Spirit to maintain board presence.

A flexible deck capable of switching between aggressive and control-oriented game plans.

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👁️ YgoEstrategia — Relinquished Ritual Control

Download this deck: https://www.duelingbook.com/deck?id=19225413h

Main Deck:

1x Breaker the Magical Warrior
2x Chaos Sorcerer
1x D.D. Warrior Lady
1x Lava Golem
3x Manju of the Ten Thousand Hands
1x Mobius the Frost Monarch
1x Senju of the Thousand Hands
2x Sonic Bird
1x Tribe-Infecting Virus
1x Tsukuyomi
2x Charcoal Inpachi
3x Relinquished

1x Advanced Ritual Art
2x Black Illusion Ritual
2x Emergency Provisions
1x Heavy Storm
1x Metamorphosis
1x Mirage of Nightmare
1x Mystical Space Typhoon
1x Pot of Greed
1x Scapegoat
1x Snatch Steal

3x Good Goblin Housekeeping
1x Interdimensional Matter Transporter
1x Magic Cylinder
2x Metal Reflect Slime
1x Mirror Force
1x Ring of Destruction
2x Solemn Judgment

Extra Deck:
1x Arcana Knight Joker
1x Dark Balter the Terrible
1x Dark Paladin
1x Darkfire Dragon
1x Fiend Skull Dragon
1x Gatling Dragon
1x Kamionwizard
1x Karbonala Warrior
2x Master of Oz
1x Meteor Black Dragon
1x Reaper on the Nightmare
1x Ryu Senshi
1x The Last Warrior from Another Planet
1x Thousand-Eyes Restrict

YgoEstrategia showcased a highly technical Relinquished control deck, blending Ritual mechanics with stall and burn elements.

Key interactions include:

• Relinquished stealing problem monsters.

• Metal Reflect Slime and Scapegoat providing time and protection.

• The Good Goblin Housekeeping + Emergency Provisions combo for massive card advantage.

• A diverse Extra Deck offering answers for many situations.

This deck excelled in long games and complex ruling-heavy interactions.

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⚖️ shadowefra — Chaos Control

Download this deck: https://www.duelingbook.com/deck?id=19225621

Main Deck:

1x Breaker the Magical Warrior
2x Chaos Sorcerer
1x D.D. Warrior Lady
2x Dekoichi the Battlechanted Locomotive
2x Gravekeeper's Spy
1x Jinzo
2x Kycoo the Ghost Destroyer
1x Night Assailant
1x Sinister Serpent
1x Spirit Reaper
3x Thunder Dragon
1x Tribe-Infecting Virus
1x Tsukuyomi
1x Zaborg the Thunder Monarch

1x Book of Moon
1x Card Destruction
1x Heavy Storm
1x Metamorphosis
1x Mystical Space Typhoon
2x Nobleman of Crossout
1x Pot of Greed
1x Snatch Steal
1x Upstart Goblin

1x Bottomless Trap Hole
3x Jar of Greed
1x Mirror Force
2x Raigeki Break
1x Ring of Destruction
1x Sakuretsu Armor
1x Torrential Tribute

Extra Deck:
2x Dark Balter the Terrible
1x Dark Blade the Dragon Knight
1x Darkfire Dragon
2x Fiend Skull Dragon
1x Gatling Dragon
2x King Dragun
1x Reaper on the Nightmare
1x Ryu Senshi
1x The Last Warrior from Another Planet
1x Thousand-Eyes Restrict
1x Twin-Headed Thunder Dragon

shadowefra played a traditional Chaos control deck with a strong defensive core.

Highlights:

• Chaos Sorcerer backed by Thunder Dragon.

• Defensive monsters like Gravekeeper’s Spy and Spirit Reaper.

• Trap-based control with Raigeki Break and Ring of Destruction.

• Fusion access through Metamorphosis for tactical responses.

A balanced deck focused on stability and incremental advantage.

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☠️ Charly Goat — Zombie Burn / Skill Drain

Download this deck: https://www.duelingbook.com/deck?id=19225573

Charly Goat’s deck combined Zombie recursion with burn and floodgates, creating constant pressure without relying on combat alone.

Key tools:

• Wave-Motion Cannon and Nightmare Wheel as win conditions.

• Zombie recursion through Book of Life and Pyramid Turtle.

• Skill Drain, Gravity Bind, and Level Limit to lock the board.

• Heavy counter trap support to protect key cards.

A slow but relentless strategy that forced opponents into awkward positions.

The decklists from this tournament clearly show that NeoGoat is no longer just “classic Goat with tweaks”. Rituals, Fusion engines, floodgates, stall, and even Exodia can all compete when built with intent.

This diversity is exactly what keeps the format fresh — and these decks are excellent references for anyone looking to innovate in NeoGoat.