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StrategyAugust 7, 2026·11 min read
Which Edison Deck Should You Play? Every Archetype Explained
Every Edison Format archetype explained — Blackwing, Lightsworn, Vayu Turbo, Frog Monarch, Hero Beat and more — matched to how you like to play.
Shiny Maul
StrategyAugust 7, 2026·24 min read
Goat Format Tier List 2026: Every Deck Ranked and Explained (August Update)
The definitive goat format tier list, updated August 2026 with live winrates and meta shares from 2,200+ tracked matches. Every competitive deck ranked with in-depth analysis and matchups.
Shiny Maul
GuidesAugust 7, 2026·13 min read
Yu-Gi-Oh! Genesys Format: Rules, Points List and Best Decks
How Yu-Gi-Oh! Genesys works: the official rules, why there is no banlist, how the 100-point cap and points list shape deckbuilding, and the best decks.
Shiny Maul
CoverageJuly 11, 2026·8 min read
RBet Paris: Congrats to Keegan, and My Nitro Vayu Report
Shiny Maul reports back from RBet Paris, a two-day Edison event run by Keegan. A 6-3 finish, last-second deckbuilding doubts, and why Nitro Vayu wants more draw power.
Shiny Maul
Player SpotlightMay 28, 2026·16 min read
Reasoning Gate Turbo Deck Guide: List, Matchups & Side Deck (2026)
Complete Reasoning Gate Turbo (RGT) guide for Goat Format. Deck list, key cards, variants (Stein OTK, Toon Cannon FTK, SWAG), matchups vs Warrior/Chaos Turbo/Goat Control/Burn, side deck plans & common mistakes. Updated for 2026.
HistoryApril 9, 2026·9 min read
All Coin Flip Cards in GOAT Format — Are They Worth Playing?
A complete analysis of every coin flip card legal in Goat Format. Risk vs reward breakdown, competitive viability, and the full coin flip card pool explained.
Player SpotlightMarch 30, 2026·16 min read
Chaos Relinquished Deck Guide: List, Matchups & Side Deck (2026)
Complete Chaos Relinquished guide for Goat Format. Deck list, card choices, Ritual engine breakdown, matchup analysis vs Warriors/Burn/Chaos Turbo/Goat Control, side deck plans & common mistakes. Updated for 2026.
Player SpotlightMarch 14, 2026·20 min read
Warrior Deck Guide: List, Matchups & Side Deck (2026)
The definitive Warrior guide for Goat Format. Deck list, card choices, variants, matchup analysis vs Chaos Turbo/Goat Control/Burn, side deck plans & common mistakes. Updated for 2026.
Ludovico Rizzo
Player SpotlightMarch 11, 2026·20 min read
Chaos Turbo Deck Guide: List, Matchups & Side Deck (2026)
The definitive Chaos Turbo guide for Goat Format. Deck list, card choices, variants, matchup analysis vs Control/Warriors/Burn, side deck plans & common mistakes. Updated for 2026.
Ludovico RizzoAll Articles
- strategyWhich Edison Deck Should You Play? Every Archetype ExplainedEvery Edison Format archetype explained — Blackwing, Lightsworn, Vayu Turbo, Frog Monarch, Hero Beat and more — matched to how you like to play.
- strategyGoat Format Tier List 2026: Every Deck Ranked and Explained (August Update)The definitive goat format tier list, updated August 2026 with live winrates and meta shares from 2,200+ tracked matches. Every competitive deck ranked with in-depth analysis and matchups.
- guideYu-Gi-Oh! Genesys Format: Rules, Points List and Best DecksHow Yu-Gi-Oh! Genesys works: the official rules, why there is no banlist, how the 100-point cap and points list shape deckbuilding, and the best decks.
- coverageRBet Paris: Congrats to Keegan, and My Nitro Vayu ReportShiny Maul reports back from RBet Paris, a two-day Edison event run by Keegan. A 6-3 finish, last-second deckbuilding doubts, and why Nitro Vayu wants more draw power.
- player-spotlightReasoning Gate Turbo Deck Guide: List, Matchups & Side Deck (2026)Complete Reasoning Gate Turbo (RGT) guide for Goat Format. Deck list, key cards, variants (Stein OTK, Toon Cannon FTK, SWAG), matchups vs Warrior/Chaos Turbo/Goat Control/Burn, side deck plans & common mistakes. Updated for 2026.
- historyAll Coin Flip Cards in GOAT Format — Are They Worth Playing?A complete analysis of every coin flip card legal in Goat Format. Risk vs reward breakdown, competitive viability, and the full coin flip card pool explained.
- player-spotlightChaos Relinquished Deck Guide: List, Matchups & Side Deck (2026)Complete Chaos Relinquished guide for Goat Format. Deck list, card choices, Ritual engine breakdown, matchup analysis vs Warriors/Burn/Chaos Turbo/Goat Control, side deck plans & common mistakes. Updated for 2026.
- player-spotlightWarrior Deck Guide: List, Matchups & Side Deck (2026)The definitive Warrior guide for Goat Format. Deck list, card choices, variants, matchup analysis vs Chaos Turbo/Goat Control/Burn, side deck plans & common mistakes. Updated for 2026.
- player-spotlightChaos Turbo Deck Guide: List, Matchups & Side Deck (2026)The definitive Chaos Turbo guide for Goat Format. Deck list, card choices, variants, matchup analysis vs Control/Warriors/Burn, side deck plans & common mistakes. Updated for 2026.
- guideGoat Control Deck Guide: List, Matchups & Side Deck (2026)The definitive Goat Control guide. Deck list, card choices, matchup analysis vs Chaos/Warriors/Burn, side deck plans & combo lines. Updated for 2026.
- guideYu-Gi-Oh! Retro Formats: Complete Guide to Every Format Worth PlayingComplete guide to every Yu-Gi-Oh! retro format. Goat, Edison, HAT, Tengu and more compared — rules, top decks, cost, where to play online and which to start with.
- guide5 Best Budget Goat Format Decks Under $30 (2026 Prices)Build a competitive Goat Format deck for under $30. 5 budget deck lists with prices, strategy guides, upgrade paths, and where to buy. Start playing Yu-Gi-Oh's best format cheap.
- guideGoat Format Rules: The Complete Guide to 2005 Yu-Gi-Oh! MechanicsEvery Goat Format rule explained with examples. Priority, first turn draw, damage step, chain resolution, missing the timing, and more — the definitive 2005 mechanics guide.
- guideGoat Format Staples: Every Must-Have Card ExplainedComplete guide to every Goat Format staple card. Monsters, spells, traps, extra deck and side deck explained with gameplay context. Plus budget alternatives. Updated 2026.
- guideWhat Is Edison Format? The Complete Guide to Yu-Gi-Oh!'s Rising Retro FormatEverything about Yu-Gi-Oh! Edison Format: rules, best decks, tier list, banlist, card pool, how it compares to Goat Format, Synchro mechanics, Time Travel Edison, and where to play online in 2026.
- guideWhere to Play Goat Format Online in 2026: Every Platform ComparedCompare every platform to play Goat Format online in 2026. DuelingBook, EDOPro, Dueling Nexus, GoatDuels, and GoatWorld's ranked ladder — find your first game in minutes.
- guideGoat Format Banlist: Every Forbidden and Limited Card ExplainedThe complete April 2005 goat format banlist explained. Every forbidden, limited, and semi-limited card — why each restriction exists and how it shapes the meta.
- guideHow to Play Goat Format: The Complete Beginner's Guide (2026)Learn how to play Yu-Gi-Oh! Goat Format in 2026 — where to play online, which starter decks to pick, the rules that differ from modern Yu-Gi-Oh!, and your first steps into the community.