How to Build a Red-Eyes Black Dragon Deck
The Red-Eyes Black Dragon is one of Yu-Gi-Oh!’s most iconic monsters — a symbol of perseverance, strategy, and raw style. While not as overwhelmingly powerful as some dragons, a well-built Red-Eyes deck can be a competitive powerhouse and a fan favorite. Here’s a step-by-step guide to building your own Red-Eyes deck.
1. Core Card: Red-Eyes Black Dragon
At the heart of your deck will be Red-Eyes Black Dragon (Level 7, 2400 ATK). You’ll want 3 copies to ensure you draw it consistently.
2. Support Monsters
Red-Eyes has several support monsters that make combos possible:
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Red-Eyes B. Chick – Can be special summoned from the hand, useful for quick summoning Red-Eyes.
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Red-Eyes Wyvern – Special summons Red-Eyes from your graveyard.
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Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon – Special summons Red-Eyes or other dragons for explosive plays.
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Red-Eyes Retro Dragon – Works well for additional summons.
Include 2–3 copies of these support monsters for consistency.
3. Spell Cards
These cards enhance summoning, search ability, and combo potential:
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Red-Eyes Fusion – Summon powerful fusion monsters like Red-Eyes Slash Dragon.
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Burst Stream of Destruction – Great for clearing the opponent’s field when conditions are met.
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Dragon Shrine – Sends Red-Eyes monsters to the graveyard to fuel plays.
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Cards of the Red Stone – Search for Red-Eyes monsters and draw cards.
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Monster Reborn – Universal revival tool for dragons.
Run 8–12 spells to support plays and consistency.
4. Trap Cards
Traps provide disruption and defense:
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Red-Eyes Spirit – Prevents special summoning and protects dragons.
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Return of the Dragon Lords – Revives Red-Eyes and protects them from destruction.
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Solemn Judgment or Solemn Strike – Control powerful plays from your opponent.
Include 4–6 traps for balance.
5. Extra Deck Options
Your Red-Eyes Extra Deck should be filled with powerful dragons and fusion monsters:
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Red-Eyes Slash Dragon – Devastating fusion monster with powerful effects.
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Meteor Black Comet Dragon – For extra damage and field control.
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Archfiend Black Skull Dragon – A classic boss monster for Red-Eyes decks.
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Number 11: Big Eye or Number 39: Utopia – Extra versatility for competitive play.
Keep your extra deck between 10–15 cards for flexibility.
6. Building Strategy
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Consistency is key: Add cards that search or revive your Red-Eyes to avoid dead hands.
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Balance offense and defense: Red-Eyes decks work best when they combine powerful attacks with disruption.
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Synergy with dragon support cards: Include generic dragon support like Dragon Ravine or Return of the Dragon Lords.
Sample Red-Eyes Deck List
(Simplified)
Monsters (20):
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3 × Red-Eyes Black Dragon
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2 × Red-Eyes B. Chick
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2 × Red-Eyes Wyvern
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2 × Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon
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3 × The Black Stone of Legend
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2 × Effect Veiler
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6 × Generic Dragon or searcher monsters
Spells (12):
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3 × Cards of the Red Stone
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2 × Red-Eyes Fusion
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2 × Dragon Shrine
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2 × Monster Reborn
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3 × Miscellaneous dragon support spells
Traps (6):
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2 × Return of the Dragon Lords
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2 × Red-Eyes Spirit
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2 × Solemn Strike
Extra Deck (15):
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Red-Eyes Slash Dragon, Meteor Black Comet Dragon, Archfiend Black Skull Dragon, plus rank and link monsters of your choice.
Conclusion
A Red-Eyes Black Dragon deck is about style, nostalgia, and explosive plays. While it takes effort to master, a well-built Red-Eyes deck can not only stand up in casual duels but also surprise in competitive play.
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