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{{Infobox Gameplay
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|Name= Prebuilt Deck
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|Japanese= 構築済みデッキ <br> ''(Kōchiku-zumi Dekki)
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'''Theme Decks''' are a Ready-to-Play product that comes already built when you buy it.
  
'''Theme Decks''' are a Ready-to-Play product that comes already built when you buy it.
   
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It often focuses on card civilizations or specific strategies.
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It often focuses on a pair of civilizations, specific strategy or themed after a character from the [[Duel Masters Anime]].
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==Details==
  
==Details==
 
In the [[TCG|English game]], Theme Decks are generally created using simpler cards, generally those of the [[Common]] and [[Uncommon]] rarity, with possibly a [[Rare]] card printed in foil as a Promotional Holo. The exclusion of rarer or more advanced cards is possibly in order to have beginners learn how to play the game easier and to encourage the player to boost the deck using more powerful cards available in booster packs.
  
In the [[TCG|English game]], Theme Decks are generally created using simpler cards, generally those of the [[Common]] and [[Uncommon]] rarity, with possibly a [[Rare]] card printed in foil as a Promotional Holo. The exclusion of rarer or more advanced cards is possibly in order to have beginners learn how to play the game easier and to encourage the player to boost the deck using more powerful cards available in booster packs.
   
 
In the [[OCG|Japanese game]], earlier Theme Decks were based around more simple cards just like in the [[TCG]], but unlike in the TCG, theme decks were usually constructed with a few rare cards along with uncommon and common cards, and usually have at least one [[Very Rare]] in their content. Decks which are themed after [[Duel Masters Anime|anime]] and [[Duel Masters Manga|manga]] characters usually have Power-up Packs based around reinforcing the deck. In later periods of the franchise, a type of theme deck known as a "Super Deck" were created. Instead of focusing around weaker and more beginner-oriented creatures, "Super Decks" were based around more advanced creatures and strategies, and some "Super Decks" were even capable of taking care of themselves in the competitive metagame after a few modifications.
 
In the [[OCG|Japanese game]], earlier Theme Decks were based around more simple cards just like in the [[TCG]], but unlike in the TCG, theme decks were usually constructed with a few rare cards along with uncommon and common cards, and usually have at least one [[Very Rare]] in their content. Decks which are themed after [[Duel Masters Anime|anime]] and [[Duel Masters Manga|manga]] characters usually have Power-up Packs based around reinforcing the deck. In later periods of the franchise, a type of theme deck known as a "Super Deck" were created. Instead of focusing around weaker and more beginner-oriented creatures, "Super Decks" were based around more advanced creatures and strategies, and some "Super Decks" were even capable of taking care of themselves in the competitive metagame after a few modifications.
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DMD starter decks followed the same pattern as previous Duel Masters Theme Decks, Which contained both regular Theme Decks and Super Decks alike.
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DMD starter decks followed the same pattern as previous Duel Masters Theme Decks, Which contained both regular Theme Decks and Super Decks alike, but regular theme decks have much more powerful and also have more original content.
   
 
While early theme decks were considered weak and lackluster due to compulsory compartments such as [[Terror Pit]] and [[Faerie Life]] being printed in a quantity of little to none, as well as low synergy between cards,
 
While early theme decks were considered weak and lackluster due to compulsory compartments such as [[Terror Pit]] and [[Faerie Life]] being printed in a quantity of little to none, as well as low synergy between cards,
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==Theme Decks in the English Trading Card Game==
  
==Theme Decks in the English Trading Card Game==
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===[[Base Set]] ===
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===[[Base Set]]===
 
*[[Shobu's Fire Deck]]
  
*[[Shobu's Fire Deck]]
 
*[[Kokujo's Darkness Deck]]
  
*[[Kokujo's Darkness Deck]]
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===[[Stomp-A-Trons of Invincible Wrath]]===
  
===[[Stomp-A-Trons of Invincible Wrath]]===
 
*[[Disruptive Forces Deck]]
  
*[[Disruptive Forces Deck]]
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**A deck based on discarding cards from the opponent's hand, destroying their creatures as well as [[Slayer]]s and [[Speed Attacker]]s.
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**A deck based on discarding cards from your opponent's hand, destroying their creatures as well as [[Slayer]]s and [[Speed Attacker]]s.
 
*[[Block Rockers Deck]]
  
*[[Block Rockers Deck]]
 
**A deck based on the use of [[Blocker]]s and other forms of defense to slow down the opponent.
  
**A deck based on the use of [[Blocker]]s and other forms of defense to slow down the opponent.
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*[[Twin Swarm Deck]]
  
*[[Twin Swarm Deck]]
 
**A deck based on swarming the field with weak creatures in order to overwhelm the opponent.
  
**A deck based on swarming the field with weak creatures in order to overwhelm the opponent.
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*[[Duel Masters Starter Deck 3]]
   
 
==Theme Decks in the Japanese Trading Card Game==
  
==Theme Decks in the Japanese Trading Card Game==
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===Starter Sets===
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* [[DMS-01 Duel Masters Starter Deck]]
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** The first starter deck which contained all things that beginners need to start a duel masters game, including 2 20 card training decks that can be formed into 1 40 card deck. It also comes with a [[Gatling Skyterror]] or [[Thorny Mandra]] so the player can spice up their deck a bit. However, the deck contents are mostly weak and the deck should not be played aside for training for 2 players.
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* [[DMS-02 Invincible Soul Starter Deck]]
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** The second starter deck which is similar to the first one, only it gives a bonus [[Splinterclaw Wasp]] or a [[Valiant Warrior Exorious]]. Just like the previous set, it has a beginner-oriented content.
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* [[DMS-03 Eternal Arms Starter Deck]]
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** The third starter deck which contained some useful cards such as [[Ancient Horn, the Watcher]], [[Spiral Gate]] and [[Shaman Broccoli]]. However, the given foils, [[Gaulezal Dragon]] and [[King Oquanos]] are considered some of the worst creatures in the game.
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* [[DMS-04 Generation Gear Starter Deck]]
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** The fourth starter set which contained several useful cards such as [[Hell's Scrapper]] and [[Triple Brain]] and also 4 [[Dreaming Moon Knife]]s. However, the "Trump Card" [[Magmadragon Crimson Thunder]] is considered worse than [[Meteorage Lizard]] and [[Terradragon Regarion]] which caused the eventual demise of DMS.
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* [[DMS-05 Best Challenger Starter Deck]]
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** The last DMS starter set. It is known for it's extremely weak content, containing many [[Vanilla]] and [[Quasi-Vanilla]] creatures as well as outdated spells such as [[Aura Blast]]. The "Trump Card", [[Hundred Barrel Dragon]], is known for being just as weak as [[Magmadragon Crimson Thunder]] and [[Meteorage Lizard]]. As it is born at the same time where [[Bolmeteus Sapphire Dragon]] ravaged the metagame, it contributed to the game's continued infancy and is one of the reasons why DMS discontinued. However, after this deck theme decks started to increase in quality.
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===Decks released in 2002===
  
===Decks released in 2002===
 
*[[Shobu's Blaze Deck]]
  
*[[Shobu's Blaze Deck]]
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====Theme Decks====
  
====Theme Decks====
 
*[[Lightning Thunder Deck]]
  
*[[Lightning Thunder Deck]]
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**A [[Light Civilization|Light]]/[[Fire Civilization|Fire]] Deck focusing on both offense and defense by having powerful attackers and efficient blockers at the same time.
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**A [[Light Civilization|Light]]/[[Fire Civilization|Fire]] deck focusing on both offense and defense by having powerful attackers and efficient blockers at the same time.
 
*[[Dragon Strikes Deck]]
  
*[[Dragon Strikes Deck]]
 
**A [[Fire Civilization|Fire]]/[[Nature Civilization|Nature deck]] based on the use of [[Armored Dragon]], [[Armored Wyvern]] and [[Dragonoid]] creatures.
  
**A [[Fire Civilization|Fire]]/[[Nature Civilization|Nature deck]] based on the use of [[Armored Dragon]], [[Armored Wyvern]] and [[Dragonoid]] creatures.
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**A [[Nature Civilization|Nature]]/[[Darkness Civilization|Darkness]] deck based on the use of [[Giant Insect]]s and other insect-like creatures.
  
**A [[Nature Civilization|Nature]]/[[Darkness Civilization|Darkness]] deck based on the use of [[Giant Insect]]s and other insect-like creatures.
 
*[[Endless Black Hole Deck]]
  
*[[Endless Black Hole Deck]]
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**A [[Darkness Civilization|Darkness]]/[[Water Civilization|Water]]/[[Light Civilization|Light]] Deck based on Discarding the opponent's hand and Bouncing the opponent's creatures.
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**A [[Darkness Civilization|Darkness]]/[[Water Civilization|Water]]/[[Light Civilization|Light]] deck based on Discarding the opponent's hand and Bouncing the opponent's creatures.
   
 
====Shobu and Hakuoh====
  
====Shobu and Hakuoh====
 
*[[Shobu's Dragon Legend Deck]]
  
*[[Shobu's Dragon Legend Deck]]
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** A deck based on [[Shobu Kirifuda]]. It focuses on the use of heavyweight fire creatures. It is stronger than [[Hakuoh's Holy Spirit Deck]] but is still weak due to it's mono-fire structure. However, it's [[Shobu's Dragon Legend Power-Up Pack|Power-Up Pack]] contained [[Magmadragon Balga Geyser]] which started the dawn of [[Drama]].
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** A deck based on [[Shobu Kirifuda]]. It focuses on the use of heavyweight fire creatures. It is stronger than [[Hakuoh's Holy Spirit Deck]] but is still weak due to its mono-fire structure. However, it's [[Shobu's Dragon Legend Power-Up Pack|Power-Up Pack]] contained [[Magmadragon Balga Geyser]] which started the dawn of [[Drama]].
 
*[[Hakuoh's Holy Spirit Deck]]
  
*[[Hakuoh's Holy Spirit Deck]]
 
**A deck based on [[Hakuoh]]. It focuses on using blockers to hold the battle zone until [[Angel Command]]s appear. It has low synergy between cards and their [[Race]]s and many base parts such as [[La Ura Giga, Sky Guardian]] and [[Aeris, Flight Elemental]] are missing. The [[Alcadeias, Lord of Spirits]] is also extremely difficult to summon due to the evolution bait being higher-costing than itself. There is also a [[Hakuoh's Holy Spirit Power-Up Pack|Power-up pack]], but there were no useful cards.
  
**A deck based on [[Hakuoh]]. It focuses on using blockers to hold the battle zone until [[Angel Command]]s appear. It has low synergy between cards and their [[Race]]s and many base parts such as [[La Ura Giga, Sky Guardian]] and [[Aeris, Flight Elemental]] are missing. The [[Alcadeias, Lord of Spirits]] is also extremely difficult to summon due to the evolution bait being higher-costing than itself. There is also a [[Hakuoh's Holy Spirit Power-Up Pack|Power-up pack]], but there were no useful cards.
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**A [[Fire Civilization|Fire]]/[[Nature Civilization|Nature]] civilization deck based the use of [[Dragon]]s as well as recycling them after using them with [[Kachua, Keeper of the Icegate]]'s [[Tap Ability]].
  
**A [[Fire Civilization|Fire]]/[[Nature Civilization|Nature]] civilization deck based the use of [[Dragon]]s as well as recycling them after using them with [[Kachua, Keeper of the Icegate]]'s [[Tap Ability]].
 
*[[Guardian Blue Deck]]
  
*[[Guardian Blue Deck]]
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**A [[Light Civilization|Light]]/[[Water Civilization|Water]] Deck based on Card Draw and Shield addition.
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**A [[Light Civilization|Light]]/[[Water Civilization|Water]] deck based on Card Draw and Shield addition.
 
*[[Dark Warriors Deck]]
  
*[[Dark Warriors Deck]]
 
**A [[Water Civilization|Water]]/[[Darkness Civilization|Darkness]]/[[Light Civilization|Light]] deck based on giving your creatures additional abilities, such as [[Slayer]] and unblockable.
  
**A [[Water Civilization|Water]]/[[Darkness Civilization|Darkness]]/[[Light Civilization|Light]] deck based on giving your creatures additional abilities, such as [[Slayer]] and unblockable.
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====Theme Decks====
  
====Theme Decks====
 
*[[Mars Flash]]
  
*[[Mars Flash]]
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**A deck based on the [[Tyranno Drake]] race, as well as low-cost creatures. It along with '''Edge of Dragon''' are one of the more complete decks at that time.
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**A deck based on the [[Tyranno Drake]] race, as well as low-cost creatures. This deck was [[Teru Yumemi]]'s first deck and it along with '''Edge of Dragon''' are one of the more complete decks at that time.
 
*[[Edge of Dragon]]
  
*[[Edge of Dragon]]
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**A [[Fire Civilization|Fire]]/[[Nature Civilization|Nature]] deck based on the use of [[Dragon]] creatures. It along with '''Mars Flash''' are one of the more complete decks at that time.
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**A [[Fire Civilization|Fire]]/[[Nature Civilization|Nature]] deck based on the use of [[Dragon]] creatures. This deck was [[Teru Yumemi]]'s second deck and it along with '''Mars Flash''' are one of the more complete decks at that time.
 
*[[Beginner Beat Slash Deck]]
  
*[[Beginner Beat Slash Deck]]
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**A [[Water Civilization|Water]]/[[Darkness Civilization|Darkness]] deck centered around beginners of the game. It is a [[Grand Devil]]/[[Deep Marine]] Deck.
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**A [[Water Civilization|Water]]/[[Darkness Civilization|Darkness]] deck centered around beginners of the game. It is a [[Grand Devil]]/[[Deep Marine]] deck.
   
 
====Super Decks====
  
====Super Decks====
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**A Super Deck based on Creature Removal and [[Demon Command]]s. All cards are processed in foil. It is based on [[Kyoshiro Kokujo]].
  
**A Super Deck based on Creature Removal and [[Demon Command]]s. All cards are processed in foil. It is based on [[Kyoshiro Kokujo]].
 
*[[Victory Soul]]
  
*[[Victory Soul]]
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**A Super Deck based on Mana acceleration and Mana removal. It is based on [[Shori]].
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**A Super Deck based on Mana Acceleration and Mana Burn. It is based on [[Shori]].
   
 
===Decks released in 2008===
  
===Decks released in 2008===
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====Theme Decks====
  
====Theme Decks====
 
*[[Wild Kingdom]]
  
*[[Wild Kingdom]]
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**A [[Fire Civilization|Fire]]/[[Nature Civilization|Nature]] Deck based on the [[Dreammate]] race of creatures. Aside of Dreammates and [[Vehicle Bee]]s, it also has other races of creatures in it.
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**A [[Fire Civilization|Fire]]/[[Nature Civilization|Nature]] deck based on the [[Dreammate]] race of creatures. Aside of Dreammates and [[Vehicle Bee]]s, it also has other races of creatures in it.
   
 
===Decks released in 2009===
  
===Decks released in 2009===
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**It is based on [[Shobu Kirifuda]] and is focused on Heavyweight [[Dragon]] creatures.
  
**It is based on [[Shobu Kirifuda]] and is focused on Heavyweight [[Dragon]] creatures.
 
*[[Perfect Angel]]
  
*[[Perfect Angel]]
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**It is based on [[Hakuoh]]. It focuses on bringing in powerful [[Blocker]]s with [[Heaven's Gate]].
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**It is based on [[Hakuoh]]. It focuses on bringing powerful creatures that have [[Blocker]]s into the battle zone with [[Heaven's Gate]].
   
 
====Super Decks====
  
====Super Decks====
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**A Super Deck based on [[Bolbalzak "Sword Flash" Dragon]] and other [[Samurai]] creatures. All cards are treated with foil.
  
**A Super Deck based on [[Bolbalzak "Sword Flash" Dragon]] and other [[Samurai]] creatures. All cards are treated with foil.
 
*[[The God Kingdom]]
  
*[[The God Kingdom]]
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**A Super Deck based The god link of [[Aku and Zen]], as well as the ability of [[Saga, the Almighty Creator]]. However, It has very poor syenergy between anything else. All cards are treated with foil.
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**A Super Deck-based The god link of [[Aku and Zen]], as well as the ability of [[Saga, the Almighty Creator]]. However, It has very poor synergy between anything else. All cards are treated with foil.
   
 
===Decks released in 2010===
  
===Decks released in 2010===
 
====Super Decks====
  
====Super Decks====
 
*[[Mad Rock Chester]]
  
*[[Mad Rock Chester]]
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**A Super Deck based on the God Link of the [[Mad Romanoff, the Wicked God|Mad]], [[Rock Romanoff, the Wicked God|Rock]] and [[Chester Romanoff, the Wicked God|Chester]] race of [[Romanoff]] [[God]] creatures. It also focuses on [[Mad Romanoff, the Wicked God|Mad Romanoff]]'s spell-casting abilities.
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**A Super Deck based on the God Link of the [[Mad Romanov, the Wicked God|Mad]], [[Rock Romanov, the Wicked God|Rock]] and [[Chester Romanov, the Wicked God|Chester]] race of [[Romanov]] [[God]] creatures. It also focuses on [[Mad Romanov, the Wicked God|Mad Romanov]]'s spell-casting abilities.
   
 
====Shobu and Kokujo====
  
====Shobu and Kokujo====
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====Shobu and [[Mikado Kozuki|Mikado]]====
  
====Shobu and [[Mikado Kozuki|Mikado]]====
 
*[[Ultra NEX]]
  
*[[Ultra NEX]]
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**It focuses on [[Ultimate Evolution]] and [[NEX]] creatures. All cards are silver bordered.
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**It focuses on [[Ultimate Evolution]] and [[NEX]] creatures. All cards are silver bordered.
 
*[[Lunatic God]]
  
*[[Lunatic God]]
 
**It focuses on the god link of the [[Emperor of the Gods]].
  
**It focuses on the god link of the [[Emperor of the Gods]].
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==DMD Decks==
  
==DMD Decks==
 
===[[Episode 1]]===
  
===[[Episode 1]]===
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*[[Start Dash Deck: Fire & Nature]] & [[Start Dash Deck: Water & Darkness]]
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*[[Start Dash Deck: Fire & Nature]]<br />[[Start Dash Deck: Water & Darkness]]
 
**Two decks based on [[Katta Kirifuda]] and his rival [[Dragon Ryu]]. They are generally used to have beginners start playing duel masters. They are also the last sets printed using the old card format. '''Fire & Nature''' is a rush deck while '''Water & Darkness''' is a control deck.
  
**Two decks based on [[Katta Kirifuda]] and his rival [[Dragon Ryu]]. They are generally used to have beginners start playing duel masters. They are also the last sets printed using the old card format. '''Fire & Nature''' is a rush deck while '''Water & Darkness''' is a control deck.
 
*[[Strong Metal Deck: Explosive Dash]] & [[Strong Metal Deck: Strongest National Sport]]
  
*[[Strong Metal Deck: Explosive Dash]] & [[Strong Metal Deck: Strongest National Sport]]
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**Two decks based on the [[Psychic Link]] of two cards printed in Metal instead of cardboard. As the metal cards are placed in the [[Hyperspatial Zone]] instead of the [[Deck]], they can be used in official tournaments.
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**Two decks based on the [[Psychic Link]] of two cards printed in Metal instead of cardboard. As the metal cards are placed in the [[Hyperspatial Zone]] instead of the deck, they can be used in official tournaments.
   
 
===[[Episode 2]]===
  
===[[Episode 2]]===
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*[[Rising Dash Deck: Infinite Attack!]] and [[Rising Dash Deck: Counterattack Block!]]
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*[[Rising Dash Deck: Infinite Attack!]]<br />[[Rising Dash Deck: Counterattack Block!]]
 
**The Start Dash Decks of [[Episode 2]], they are based respectively on [[Katta Kirifuda]] and [[Leo Hyakujuu]]. '''Infinite Attack!''' is a [[Human]] rush deck while '''Counterattack Block!''' is a [[Blocker]] deck.
  
**The Start Dash Decks of [[Episode 2]], they are based respectively on [[Katta Kirifuda]] and [[Leo Hyakujuu]]. '''Infinite Attack!''' is a [[Human]] rush deck while '''Counterattack Block!''' is a [[Blocker]] deck.
 
*[[Deformation Deck Set: Ogre DX Angel]] and [[Deformation Deck Set: Ogre DX Dragon]]
  
*[[Deformation Deck Set: Ogre DX Angel]] and [[Deformation Deck Set: Ogre DX Dragon]]
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**These are decks which enable the player to build a deck based on one out of two character sets along with a Core Set. The '''Ogre DX Angel''' Deck is based on [[Light]] [[Angel Command]]s or [[Darkness]] [[Angel Command]]s, while the '''Ogre DX Dragon''' Deck is based on [[Red Command Dragon]]s or [[King Command Dragon]]s. These decks tend to have powerful cards such as [[Codeking Mozart]] and [[Auzesu, the Demonic Holy Spirit]], making them better than most non-superdeck theme decks.
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**These are decks which enable the player to build a deck based on one out of two character sets along with a Core Set. The '''Ogre DX Angel''' deck is based on [[Light]] [[Angel Command]]s or [[Darkness]] [[Angel Command]]s, while the '''Ogre DX Dragon''' deck is based on [[Red Command Dragon]]s or [[King Command Dragon]]s. These decks tend to have powerful cards such as [[Codeking Mozart]] and [[Auzesu, the Demonic Holy Spirit]], making them better than most non-superdeck theme decks.
   
 
===[[Episode 3]]===
  
===[[Episode 3]]===
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*[[1st Deck Outrage Dash]] and [[1st Deck Oracle Dash]]
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*[[1st Deck Outrage Dash]]<br />[[1st Deck Oracle Dash]]
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**These two decks are based on the new [[Outrage]] and [[Oracle]] races in [[Episode 3]], and are supposed to teach players how to play the game. The [[1st Deck Outrage Dash]] is favored over [[1st Deck Oracle Dash]] as it contained [[Crossfire, Wicked Millionaire]], a creature which is infamous for it's sheer speed and offensive prowess.
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**These two decks are based on the new [[Outrage]] and [[Oracle]] races in [[Episode 3]], and are supposed to teach players how to play the game. The [[1st Deck Outrage Dash]] is favored over [[1st Deck Oracle Dash]] as it contained [[Crossfire, Millionaire]], a creature which is infamous for it's sheer speed and offensive prowess.
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*[[Forbidden Transform Deck: The Book of Outrage]] and [[Forbidden Transform Deck: The Book of Oracle]]
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*[[Forbidden Transform Deck: The Book of Outrage]]<br />[[Forbidden Transform Deck: The Book of Oracle]]
 
**These were decks which feature a tome like packaging and were thus more expensive than most theme decks. They were designed to be built using one out of two different strategies along with a core set.
  
**These were decks which feature a tome like packaging and were thus more expensive than most theme decks. They were designed to be built using one out of two different strategies along with a core set.
 
*[[Super Deck MAX: Katsuking and Treasures of Legend]]
  
*[[Super Deck MAX: Katsuking and Treasures of Legend]]
 
**Marking the return of the "Super Deck" series which were absent in [[Episode 1]] and [[Episode 2]], It is based on using [[Eureka Program]] to spam massive amounts of finisher level creatures. It also releases some creatures from the [[DASH Golden List]] such as [[Bolbalzak Ex]] and [[Ryusei Kaiser, the Eternal]], making them easier to access by newcomers.
  
**Marking the return of the "Super Deck" series which were absent in [[Episode 1]] and [[Episode 2]], It is based on using [[Eureka Program]] to spam massive amounts of finisher level creatures. It also releases some creatures from the [[DASH Golden List]] such as [[Bolbalzak Ex]] and [[Ryusei Kaiser, the Eternal]], making them easier to access by newcomers.
 
*[[Super Deck Omega: Treasures of Pure Wicked God and Izumo's Counterattack]]
  
*[[Super Deck Omega: Treasures of Pure Wicked God and Izumo's Counterattack]]
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**A deck based on the God Links of [[Izumo, Super Godkind]] and other [[God Nova OMG]]. This deck, while still powerful, proved to be weaker than [[Super Deck MAX: Katsuking and Treasures of Legend]], as it had over half of it's deck consisted of [[God Nova OMG]] creatures with little support and is also lacking in flashiness. The only card released from the [[DASH Golden List]] in this deck is [[Cyber N World]] which proved to be detrimental as this deck somehow used the [[Graveyard]] to it's advantage.
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**A deck based on the God Links of [[Izumo, Super Godkind]] and other [[God Nova OMG]]. This deck, while still powerful, proved to be weaker than [[Super Deck MAX: Katsuking and Treasures of Legend]], as it had over half of its deck consisted of [[God Nova OMG]] creatures with little support and is also lacking in flashiness. The only card released from the [[DASH Golden List]] in this deck is [[Cyber N World]] which proved to be detrimental as this deck somehow used the [[Graveyard]] to its advantage.
   
 
===[[Dragon Saga]]===
  
===[[Dragon Saga]]===
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*[[Beginning Dragon Deck: Battle Passion Dragon]], [[Beginning Dragon Deck: Crystal Memory Dragon]] and [[Beginning Dragon Deck: Heavenly Justice Dragon]]
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*[[Beginning Dragon Deck: Battle Passion Dragon]]<br />[[Beginning Dragon Deck: Crystal Memory Dragon]]<br />[[Beginning Dragon Deck: Heavenly Justice Dragon]]
 
**These decks intend to teach newcomers how to play the game and are respectively based on [[Armored Dragon]]s and [[Flame Command]]s, [[Crystal Command Dragon]]s and [[Liquid People]], and [[Angel Command Dragon]]s and [[Justice Wing]]s. They also only costed 500 yen and were pretty powerful compared to this cheap price, making them a much better way to start playing the game than most previous theme decks.
  
**These decks intend to teach newcomers how to play the game and are respectively based on [[Armored Dragon]]s and [[Flame Command]]s, [[Crystal Command Dragon]]s and [[Liquid People]], and [[Angel Command Dragon]]s and [[Justice Wing]]s. They also only costed 500 yen and were pretty powerful compared to this cheap price, making them a much better way to start playing the game than most previous theme decks.
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*[[Super Victory Deck: Blaze Up Dragon Sword Gaial]] and [[Super Victory Deck: Annihilation Dragon Sword Diabolos]]
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*[[Super Victory Deck: Blaze Up Dragon Sword Gaial]]<br />[[Super Victory Deck: Annihilation Dragon Sword Diabolos]]
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**These decks were based on [[Katta Kirifuda]] and [[Kojiro]] respectively and follow a monocolored theme unlike previous Super Decks. '''Gaial''' is a Mono-fire beatdown Deck and '''Diabolos''' is a Mono-Darkness control deck. These sets were famous that they were the first decks introducing [[Victory Rare]]s. However, all Victory Rares aside of [[Gaial Kaiser]] are original. Each deck contains 2 Victory Rares. Additionally, It also reprinted numerous high-usability cards such as [[Diabolos Zeta, Annihilation Awakened]], [[Bolshack Möbius, Victory Awakened]] and [[Darkness Ganveet, the Assassin Awakened]], making them more accessible to newcomers. The aforementioned [[Gaial Kaiser]] is also very difficult to obtain and is considered the highest pricing card in [[Episode 1]] which makes it a treat to newcomers.
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**These decks were based on [[Katta Kirifuda]] and [[Kojiro]] respectively and follow a monocolored theme unlike previous Super Decks. '''Gaial''' is a Mono-fire beatdown deck and '''Diabolos''' is a Mono-Darkness control deck. These sets were famous that they were the first decks introducing [[Victory Rare]]s. However, all Victory Rares aside of [[Gaial Kaiser]] are original. Each deck contains 2 Victory Rares. Additionally, It also reprinted numerous high-usability cards such as [[Diabolos Zeta, Annihilation Awakened]], [[Bolshack Möbius, Victory Awakened]] and [[Darkness Ganveet, the Assassin Awakened]], making them more accessible to newcomers. The aforementioned [[Gaial Kaiser]] is also very difficult to obtain and is considered the highest pricing card in [[Episode 1]] which makes it a treat to newcomers.
 
*[[DMD-20 Super Victory Deck: Victorious Rising Dragon Sword Gaiohburn]]
  
*[[DMD-20 Super Victory Deck: Victorious Rising Dragon Sword Gaiohburn]]
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**A [[Fire]]/[[Nature]] (Actually Quasi-Mono Fire as all Nature cards in the deck are Multicolored) deck based on [[Katta Kirifuda]]'s new Super Victory Deck. It is based on ramping enough mana to summon powerful finishers such as [[Glenmalt "Head", Dimension Dragon Edge]] and [[Onimaru "Head", Victory Rush]]. This deck is much more powerful than the previous Super Victory Decks and had 4 Victory Rares instead of 2. It also reprinted many previously high-rated cards from the [[DASH Golden List]] such as [[Onimaru "Head", Victory Rush]], All three parts of the [[Gaial Ore Dragon, the Vainglory]] [[Psychic Link]], [[Ryusei Kaiser, the Eternal]], and [[Forever Princess, An Eternity to Rule Them]], making them more accessible to newcomers. It also featured one original Victory Rare: [[Gairaioh, Victory Head]]. This deck is also often seen as a foreshadowing of [[Onimaru "Head", Victory Rush]] entering the [[Premium Hall of Fame]] due to it's reappearance which shocked many players.
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**A [[Fire]]/[[Nature]] (Actually Quasi-Mono Fire as all Nature cards in the deck are Multicolored) deck based on [[Katta Kirifuda]]'s new Super Victory Deck. It is based on ramping enough mana to summon powerful finishers such as [[Glenmalt "Head", Dimension Dragon Edge]] and [[Onimaru "Head", Victory Rush]]. This deck is much more powerful than the previous Super Victory Decks and had 4 Victory Rares instead of 2. It also reprinted many previously high-rated cards from the [[DASH Golden List]] such as [[Onimaru "Head", Victory Rush]], All three parts of the [[Gaial Ore Dragon, the Vainglory]] [[Psychic Link]], [[Ryusei Kaiser, the Eternal]], and [[Forever Princess, Eternal Ruler]], making them more accessible to newcomers. It also featured one original Victory Rare: [[Gairaioh, Victory Head]]. This deck is also often seen as a foreshadowing of [[Onimaru "Head", Victory Rush]] entering the [[Premium Hall of Fame]] due to its reappearance which shocked many players. While a re-manufacture is intended, it is later canceled which causes this theme deck to greatly inflate in price.
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*[[DMD-21 Duema Start Deck: The Invincible Fire Civilization]]/[[DMD-22 Duema Start Deck: The Destructive Darkness Civilization]]/[[DMD-23 Duema Start Deck: The Miraculous Light Civilization]]
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*[[DMD-21 Due-ma Start Deck: Invincible Fire Civilization]]<br />[[DMD-22 Due-ma Start Deck: Destroyer Darkness Civilization]]<br />[[DMD-23 Due-ma Start Deck: Miracle Bringer Light Civilization]]
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**A series of 3 "Start Decks" which introduce beginners to a series of [[Evolution Creature]]s with simple yet powerful effects, as well as having a high power and a low cost compared to past Evolution Creatues. The main command dragon evolution creatures in these theme decks tend to outclass a variety of other evolution creatures, such as [[Miracle Star, Lord of Dragon Spirits]] completely outclassing [[Craze Valkyrie, the Drastic]] save for race, making them a good idea to start with if the beginner in question wants powerful and easy to use creatures.
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**A series of 3 "Start Decks" which introduce beginners to a series of [[Evolution Creature]]s with simple yet powerful effects, as well as having a high power and a low cost compared to past evolution creatures. The main command dragon evolution creatures in these theme decks tend to outclass a variety of other evolution creatures, such as [[Miracle Star, Lord of Dragon Spirits]] completely outclassing [[Craze Valkyrie, the Drastic]] save for race, making them a good idea to start with if the beginner in question wants powerful and easy to use creatures.
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*[[DMD-24 Masters Chronicle Deck: Bolmeteus Returns]]<br />[[DMD-25 Masters Chronicle Deck: Romanov Rises from Purgatory]]<br />[[DMD-26 Masters Chronicle Deck: Survivor Evo-Theory α to Ω]]
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**A series of 3 theme decks that are designed to attract returning players by reintroducing classic creatures and strategies, namely [[Bolmeteus Control]], [[Romanov Sign]] and [[Survivor]] decks, as well as introducing new [[Bolmeteus]], [[Romanov]] and [[Survivor]] creatures and support. The decks are also famous for their reprinting of useful and high-rarity cards, such as [[Johnny Walker, Exploding Mask]], [[Prometheus, Splash Axe]] and [[Intense Vacuuming Twist]] (With [[Intense Vacuuming Twist]] in DMD-26 having 3 copies as a bonus), making them easier to access by new players. All cards are also printed in the classic old format in order to whip up nostalgia, but the texture of the paper used by the cards and the alignment of the card information in the lower right corner are the same as new cards. DMD-24 also had the largest types of cards to be contained in one theme deck, but most of these cards are not valuable cards which has caused slight criticism by players.
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*[[DMD-27 Custom Transformation Deck Revolution vs. Invasion: Explosive Passion Fire Civilization]]
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**Released alongside [[DMD-28 Custom Transformation Deck Revolution vs. Invasion: Dragonic Polaris Light Civilization]], this deck is based on the [[Revolution]] control strategies of [[Katta Kirifuda]] and the [[Invasion]] rush strategies of [[Basara]]. As it's name suggests, the deck is separated by 3 20 card sets, including a Katta set, a Basara set and a core set. It is suggested that the player runs the core set and chooses either the Katta or Basara set to construct a 40 card deck. The selling point of this deck was the intense reinforcements of [[Redzone]], namely in the form of powerful invasion bait such as [[The Zet, Lightning Sonic]], [[Redzone Z, Passionate Invasion]], which is a powerful finisher that easily gets around [[Shield Trigger]] and also has excellent synergy with [[Redzone, Roaring Invasion]], as well as a way to get around shield trigger creatures in the form of [[Magnum, Shortshot]], turning the Mono Fire Redzone decktype into a powerful metagame competitor. In the other ha, Katta's revolution deck is much weaker and did not make it to competitive play, causing players to doubt if the officials had a bias for invader-related strategies. [[Batocross Battle, Passion Dragon]]'s reprint is also greatly welcome.
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*[[DMD-28 Custom Transformation Deck Revolution vs. Invasion: Dragonic Polaris Light Civilization]]
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**Released alongside [[DMD-27 Custom Transformation Deck Revolution vs. Invasion: Explosive Passion Fire Civilization]], this deck is based upon the Revolution creature spamming abilities of [[Lucifer]] and the Cost 9 Invasion Strategies of [[Duemouse]]. It has a core set, a Lucifer set and a Duemouse set each consisting of 20 cards, and it is suggested that the core sets to be used along with the Duemouse or Lucifer sets to form a 40 card deck. While not as powerful as it's counterpart, the Invader set is the basis of [[Nine Extremes Invasion]] which lacked a powerful finisher at that time, at least until [[G.O.D., Extreme Invasion]] appeared which solidified the concept. The revolutionary side simply reinforces the chaining abilities of [[Angel Command Dragon]]s. As an additional bonus, [[Codeking Number Nine]], which was extremely difficult to obtain, was now easily obtainable in this deck, having 2 copies as a bonus point.
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===[[Revolution Final]]===
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*[[DMD-29 Revolution Start Deck: Katta's Whirlwindy Attack]]<br />[[DMD-30 Revolution Start Deck: Lucifer's Time Stop]]
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**These were the starter decks that appeared at the start of [[Revolution Final]] and introduces the player to [[Revolution Change]], which is a version of [[Invasion]] for the [[Revolutionary]] race. While the contents of this deck are quite powerful for a starter deck and easy to use, the package of the decks resembled an instant noodle container which is treated as an in-joke among fans. DMD-29 is a rush deck based on [[Katta]] while [[Lucifer]]'s DMD-30 focuses on preventing the opponent from attacking.
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*[[DMD-31 Field Start Deck: Basara's Forbidden]]
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**This is [[Basara]]'s [[Revolution Final]] starter set and is published in a separate date from the previous two starter decks. Unlike the previous two, this deck featured a [[D2 Field]] beatdown strategy that relied on the use of [[D2 Field]]s to turn [[Forbidden Voltron, D2-V]] into a powerful finisher and allow weak creatures to remove stronger ones easily.
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*[[DMD-32 Masters Chronicle Deck 2016: The Genesis by the Lord of Spirits]]<br />[[DMD-33 Masters Chronicle Deck 2016: The World's End by the God of Devils]]
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**These were the Masters chronicle decks of 2016 and were based on [[Lord of Spirits]] and Lord of Demons, and were [[Light Water]] and [[Darkness Nature]]. While the original cards themselves, especially [[Alpharion, Lord of Spirits]] and [[Ballom Quake, Lord of Demons]] are highly powerful and might make it to the meta, the reprint cards are sloppily organized for the purpose of nostalgia, with totally outdated cards such as [[Syrius, Firmament Elemental]], [[Syforce, Aurora Elemental]] and the original [[Ballom, Master of Death|Ballom]] being reprinted, as well as key parts such as [[Tigunus, Saint Bell Wings]] and [[Milzam, Spirit of Miracles]] missing while it is not hard to reprint them at all. To top it all off it costs a staggering 3000 yen, mainly because of the leather deck case.
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Prebuilt Deck
構築済みデッキ
(Kōchiku-zumi Dekki)

Theme Decks are a Ready-to-Play product that comes already built when you buy it.

It often focuses on a pair of civilizations, specific strategy or themed after a character from the Duel Masters Anime.

Details

In the English game, Theme Decks are generally created using simpler cards, generally those of the Common and Uncommon rarity, with possibly a Rare card printed in foil as a Promotional Holo. The exclusion of rarer or more advanced cards is possibly in order to have beginners learn how to play the game easier and to encourage the player to boost the deck using more powerful cards available in booster packs.

In the Japanese game, earlier Theme Decks were based around more simple cards just like in the TCG, but unlike in the TCG, theme decks were usually constructed with a few rare cards along with uncommon and common cards, and usually have at least one Very Rare in their content. Decks which are themed after anime and manga characters usually have Power-up Packs based around reinforcing the deck. In later periods of the franchise, a type of theme deck known as a "Super Deck" were created. Instead of focusing around weaker and more beginner-oriented creatures, "Super Decks" were based around more advanced creatures and strategies, and some "Super Decks" were even capable of taking care of themselves in the competitive metagame after a few modifications. DMD starter decks followed the same pattern as previous Duel Masters Theme Decks, Which contained both regular Theme Decks and Super Decks alike, but regular theme decks have much more powerful and also have more original content.

While early theme decks were considered weak and lackluster due to compulsory compartments such as Terror Pit and Faerie Life being printed in a quantity of little to none, as well as low synergy between cards, After Edge of Dragon and Mars Flash, theme decks had became more consistent and powerful. This is especially true about Super Decks as Hall of Fame cards and high-usability Cards being printed en masse, and these decks can averagely win 1 out of every 5 battles assuming if the deck is not reinforced with additional cards. However, Despite this, cards in any theme deck still sell for an low price compared to their booster pack counterparts due to the fact that they can be always obtained upon purchasing the deck.

Theme Decks in the English Trading Card Game

Base Set

Shadowclash of Blinding Night

Stomp-A-Trons of Invincible Wrath

Epic Dragons of Hyperchaos

Shockwaves of the Shattered Rainbow

Theme Decks in the Japanese Trading Card Game

Starter Sets

Decks released in 2002

Decks released in 2003

Theme Decks

Shobu and Hakuoh

Decks released in 2004

Theme Decks

Shobu and Zakira

Decks released in 2005

Shobu and Hakuoh (White)

Decks released in 2007

Theme Decks

Super Decks

Decks released in 2008

Super Decks

Theme Decks

Decks released in 2009

Shobu and Hakuoh

Super Decks

Decks released in 2010

Super Decks

Shobu and Kokujo

Shobu and Mikado

Movie Deck

DMD Decks

Episode 1

Episode 2

Episode 3

Dragon Saga

Revolution

Revolution Final


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DMC Sets
Beginner's Block
Shobu and Kokujo DMC-01+02+03+04 icon
Fighting Spirit Saga
Theme Decks Dmc5-8symbol
Shobu and Hakuoh Dmc9-12symbol
Holy Fist Saga
Reprint Dmc13symbol
Theme Decks Dmc14-17symbol
Shobu and Zakira Dmc18-21symbol
Reincarnation Saga
Half Decks Dmc22-24symbol
Shobu and Hakuoh Dmc25-26symbol
Reprint Dmc-27 icon
Phoenix Saga
Half Decks Dmc28-29symbol Dmc30-31symbol
Theme Decks Dmc-32-33 icon
Reprint
God Apex Saga
Slash Deck Dmc-35 icon
Super Deck Zero
Dreammate
Reprint
Sengoku Saga
Super Deck Cross
Heroes Cross Pack
Divine Evolution Saga
Entry Deck Zero
Entry Pack Zero
Legend Chronicle
Reprint
Super Deck Saga
Psychic Shock PS
Entry Deck 2010
Reprint
Super Deck Shock
Reprint
Movie Deck
Reprint
Shobu and Hakuoh/Kokujo
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DMD Decks
Episode 1 E1
Katta Kirifuda and Dragon Ryu
Strong Metal Deck
Episode 2 E2
Rising Dash Deck
Transform Deck Set DX
Episode 3 E3
1st Deck Set
Forbidden Transform Deck
Super Deck
Dragon Saga DS
Beginning Dragon Deck
Super Victory Deck
Revolution Rev
Duema Start Deck
Masters Chronicle Deck
Custom Transformation Deck
Revolution Final RevF
Revolution Start Deck
Masters Chronicle Deck 2016
Deluxe DueGacha Deck
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DMBD Decks
Duel Masters DM
Chronicle Legacy Deck
Super Mega Bountiful Premium 7 Deck
Twinpact Series Twin
Chronicle Legacy Deck
Twin Hero Deck 80
Gacharange Series GR
Ultimate Chronicle Deck
Infinite Modifier Deck
Ten Kings TK
Chronicle Final Wars Deck
Legend Super Deck
The Rise of Kings TROK
20th Chronicle Deck
Legend Super Deck
The Rise of Kings MAX TROKMAX
Game Designers Selection Deck
Chronicle Dark Side Deck
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