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About Michael Lucas (Yu-Gi-Oh Category Guru)
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Expertise
On vacation until August 16th. Will fix decks at that time, and discuss options regarding the Forbidden/Limited lists when they are officially posted.


I can answer any question based on the English Yu-Gi-Oh Trading Card Game.

Rulings questions are my specialty. Ask me about ANY ruling for ANY card or combination of cards. If there's a valid ruling or a way to deduce a valid ruling, I'll be able to help you.

I'll also be willing to do deck fixes, but ONLY on decks that actually show some promise of possibly becoming good. Decks that are just random cards that aren't very good will be rejected, and I'll link you to a page where you can look at some better decks for ideas. Decks that are not in Advanced Format, or not competitive, will be sent to the Question Pool. IF YOUR DECK INCLUDES DARK MAGICIAN, BLUE-EYES WHITE DRAGON OR RED-EYES BLACK DRAGON, I WILL IMMEDIATELY REJECT IT. These are CASUAL decks, not tournament-competitive ones. Please take decks including those cards to our casual deck experts. Also, I may or may not do fixes on other themes that would be consider non-tournament worthy. (Basically, if your deck is not a Blackwing, Gladiator Beast, Vayu Turbo, Dark Synchro, or Lightsworn deck, AND I don't think it has the promise of being able to compete with any of the above five decks, I'll be hesitant to offer a fix.)

I should also be able to give you general values of cards if you`re looking to buy or sell, or answer whether a certain trade was fair or not. Please limit value questions to 15 cards or less. I'm not going to appraise your entire collection. Additionally, please only list Super/Ultra/Secret/Ultimate rares, and make sure they do not come from structure/starter decks.



Experience
Player/trader/collector for 7.5 years

Publications
Writer for Beckett Yu-Gi-Oh Collector, Beckett Anime Collector, Beckett Pokemon Collector, and various books produced by Pojo.com

Education/Credentials
Player of the American TCG since January 2002, tournament player since March 2002

Awards and Honors
Duelist King Tournament Season 3 Champion -- Jahinie Productions, West Mifflin, PA...which has since, sadly, closed its doors.
148th/482 players at 2005 Yu-Gi-Oh Nationals
Top 4 at April 2005 Butler Regionals (Chaos/Trinity format)
Top 4 at August 2005 Butler Regionals (Chaos/Trinity format)
Top 8 at July 2008 Monroeville Regionals (Oppression Monarch)
Top 4 at October 2008 at Coraopolis Regionals (Tele-DAD)
Top 4 at June 14, 2009 Coraopolis, PA Regionals (Blackwings) Qualified for 2005, 2006, 2009 Yu-Gi-Oh Nationals

Non-gameplay Yu-Gi-Oh Credentials:
Have made over $120,000 in the past 6 years from dealing in bulk quantities of Yu-Gi-Oh collectibles
Created "the point system", a method for fairly trading large quantities of low-valued cards in exchange for high-valued items, commonly accepted throughout the Yu-Gi-Oh community



   

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SubjectDate AskedExpert

giant trunade10/15/2007Pisanidis George
  Q: if i activated r-rigteous justice to destroy 2 face-down cards on the field cuz i have 2 e-hero on ...
  A: 1) Yes only if your opponents has fewer or none 2) Yes. At the time you make the targets it doesn't ...
Upside down?10/15/2007William Giang
  Q: "Convulsion of Nature" flips your deck upside down, but does not state that the bottom is now the ...
  A: Even though, the deck is upside down, the bottom card is still the bottom card. Grave Protector ...
Hydroapprentice Monarchs10/15/2007Michael Lucas (Yu-Gi-Oh Category Guru)
  Q: I know that apprentice monarchs are too slow to run in the current format, but I feel that the ...
  A: Traps are fine -- I like SST8 actually and use one myself in a few decks. Spells...everything that ...
Crystal Beasts vs Speed and Zombies10/15/2007Pat Sullivan
  Q: Is there any combos or cards that can be used/added to a Crystal Beast deck to help protect it from ...
  A: CB always has had problems with fast decks. most CB players tend to run waboku or threatening roar ...
"Venominaga, The Deity of Poisonous Snakes" and Draws10/15/2007Pat Sullivan
  Q: "Venominaga, Deity of Poisonous Snakes" can not be targeted by and is unaffected by monster effects, ...
  A: spirit barrier prevents damage to a player, it doesnt do anything to monsters. counter cleaner ...
end of the damage step10/14/2007Pat Sullivan
  Q: My opponent has an ancient gear engineer on the field equipped with ancient gear fist. I have two ...
  A: nope, it does still activate since the ancient gear monster still battled a monster, even though it ...
Yu-Gi-Oh! deck building10/14/2007Pat Sullivan
  Q: sorry about sending you that Evil Hero decklist, I didn't know you can't do deck fixes at this time, ...
  A: i will give u a basic layout of how to develop skills in playing and building your deck. 1)start ...
Big City Deck10/14/2007Michael Lucas (Yu-Gi-Oh Category Guru)
  Q: What do think of my Big City deck? How do you think it'll do against the current metagame? Please ...
  A: Okay...Traps look pretty good, though I see you're siding Pullings over maining them. I guess I ...
yugioh cards10/14/2007Michael Lucas (Yu-Gi-Oh Category Guru)
  Q: how much are these yugioh cards worth? they are all first edition head of exodia left and right arm ...
  A: The ones I saw that actually maintained value are the Exodia pieces -- I see mint 1/e runs of these ...
perfect circle deck10/14/2007Michael Lucas (Yu-Gi-Oh Category Guru)
  Q: I'm going to test out this deck at a local tournament and any deck fixes or suggestions would be ...
  A: Looks pretty good to me. I think 1 Dasher is a good idea -- granted there's not a lot you want to ...
worth10/13/2007Pisanidis George
  Q: what are they worth? 2 messengers of peace(super/mrl) 1 dark piercing light(super/mp1) 1 de ...
  A: Here is your list: 2 messengers of peace(super/mrl)=$8 1 dark piercing light(super/mp1)=$4 1 de ...
double summon (gemini)10/13/2007Pat Sullivan
  Q: i've been playing yu gi oh for 3 or 4 years its an on and off things, just like my girl friend haha ...
  A: your example actually has two versions: first u can normal summon blazewing, use double summon, then ...
Crazy Burn10/13/2007William Giang
  Q: was wondering if you can take the time to look over my burn deck and if there is anything you would ...
  A: Side deck another theme such as Soul Control. Subtract: Amazon Archer -2 Destiny Hero - Defender -2 ...
Perfect Circle10/13/2007Michael Lucas (Yu-Gi-Oh Category Guru)
  Q: Is there anything I need to do? By the way, I would like some good ideas to side against Monarchs, ...
  A: Do yout hink you could get one more actual D-Hero in there (like Fear Monger?) I worry about you ...
trade10/13/2007Michael Lucas (Yu-Gi-Oh Category Guru)
  Q: how much are the following: cm gravekeeper's spy sr non 1edi cyber dragon bpt jinzo ult pulling the ...
  A: CP GK Spy = $30 or so CRV unl Cyber = 15 BPT Jinzo (if mint) = 15 ULT Pulling = 10-13? CP Snipe = ...
Six Samurai10/12/2007Pisanidis George
  Q: When Zanji attacks and uses his effect on a monster with a greater attack, does Zanji die as well? ...
  A: 1) Yes Zanji... dies by the the rules of battle even if uses his effect. Read this: "The Six ...
Yu-Gi-Oh! deck building10/12/2007William Giang
  Q: Hey dude, I have a couple of questions, I like to know if you're good with deck building and I was ...
  A: Here are some tips. The average deck should have 15-20 monsters, 10-20 magics, and 5-10 traps. And ...
Hey dos questions me amigo(a)10/12/2007William Giang
  Q: hey my cousin wants to say to place a counters you need an a counter card, but i try to tell him no ...
  A: 1) You should have something that there is a counter on the card. You can use a dice, coin, spoon, ...
Start10/12/2007Pat Sullivan
  Q: I know You currently don't do deck fixed/Builds Thats not what i'm asking though, I wonder if you ...
  A: i say push for a warrior control/beatdown build. it can work in the format and has proven to be a ...
worth10/12/2007Pisanidis George
  Q: what are they worth? 2 messengers of peace 1 dark piercing light 1 de fusion 1 dark magician 1 ds ...
  A: Check www.ideal808.com for any card price. I cannot do it unless you tell me the exact version of ...
cb10/12/2007Steven
  Q: gia steven exo kati erotisis gia ta cb moy prota uelo na soy doso ti decklist moy gia na tin ...
  A: Geia sou Sotiri. Oraio to Crystal Beast deck. An vreis kai tis kartes pou mou eipes na min valo sto ...
Beastdown deck10/12/2007Michael Lucas (Yu-Gi-Oh Category Guru)
  Q: Hey michael, I wanted you to check out my beastdown deck and let me know what you think. If there ...
  A: You've built this deck about as well as you could have. I really don't see anything I want you to ...
machine deck10/12/2007Michael Lucas (Yu-Gi-Oh Category Guru)
  Q: !!! well, I've returned to this game after almost two years, and I'm trying to come back with a ...
  A: Traps are fine EXCEPT for the Royal Decree. That makes absolutely NO sense with you only running 1 ...
need help on warrior deck fix10/12/2007William Giang
  Q: And i also cant get any cyber dragons, jinzo, vorse rader, and Don Zaloog so yeah.. thxs in advance ...
  A: Take out: 3x ninja Grandmaster Sasuke 2x dark blade 2x Goblin Attack Force 1x Mataza The Zapper 1x ...
machine deck10/12/2007William Giang
  Q: Well, I've returned to this game after almost two years, and I'm trying to come back with a strong ...
  A: Take out: 3x dekoichi the battlechanted locomotive 2x marauding capitan 2x proto cyber dragon 1x ...
Some ruling10/11/2007Patrick
  Q: I want to know that if my opponent summons Zaborg or Mobius, if they do use they effect, can I use ...
  A: You CAN use Bottomless Trap Hole against Monarchs. You can even use Trap Hole against Monarchs. They ...
ZOMBIEZZZ!10/11/2007William Giang
  Q: Can you plz take a look at my Zombie deck and tell me what I should fix, I have one Il Blud, I'm ...
  A: You don't need another Blud. Here are the main fixes you should do. Subtract: Soul-Absorbing Bone ...
replacement cards?!10/11/2007Steven
  Q: i was wondering whether u could plz tell me some cards i should replace with some cards i cannot get ...
  A: Hey there. I will disappoint you only with one card. Il Blud is irreplacable for the time being. I ...
yugioh10/11/2007Pisanidis George
  Q: please help i am a single dad who is trying to help my son who is 9 learn to play yugioh i bought ...
  A: For start visit and download the e-book for Beginners Guide - PDF format OR the Official English ...
yugioh10/11/2007Pat Sullivan
  Q: I am trying to teach my 9 year old son just the basics but i am totally lost i am only 27 but i just ...
  A: so u mean u yourself dont know how to play or u just know how to play but cant figure out how to ...
Wicked Eraser Deck10/11/2007Michael Lucas (Yu-Gi-Oh Category Guru)
  Q: Hey Michael I have 2 quetions 1. what is a Wicked Eraser Deck 2.How come many people at metagame ...
  A: 1. Wicked Eraser is a new promo that can clear all the cards off the field by Tributing itself, but ...
yugioh cards10/11/2007Michael Lucas (Yu-Gi-Oh Category Guru)
  Q: how much are these yugioh cards worth? they are all first edition head of exodia left and right arm ...
  A: I need to know the condition of these cards to give you accurate information. That matters QUITE a ...
Need advice on tournment decks.10/10/2007Pat Sullivan
  Q: I was wondering if u could help give some advice. Basically I want to know what I Should put in my ...
  A: first, please remember i dont do fixes/builds at the moment, as said in my profile, so i cant do ...
plx help10/10/2007William Giang
  Q: I have a legal dinosaur deck not theme but mostly dinosaur and i have a bace of small good playable ...
  A: Monsters you might want to use D.D. Warrior Lady Sangan Magician of Faith Cyber Dragon Spirit Reaper ...
Deck Fix: Machine Toobox10/10/2007Michael Lucas (Yu-Gi-Oh Category Guru)
  Q: Could you halp me with this deck? I want to use it at regionals, and I would love any help. Deck ...
  A: Honestly I think you're nuts with the Satellite cannons, but if they work, well then more power to ...
making my deck10/10/2007William Giang
  Q: I some always lost what seems to be the problem monsters: harpy lady 1 x3 harpy lady 2 harpy lady 3 ...
  A: Take out: harpy lady 2 harpy lady 3 luster dragon x3 4-starred lady bug of doom silent swordsmen lv ...
Premium Pack 110/10/2007Michael Lucas (Yu-Gi-Oh Category Guru)
  Q: I don't understand why premium pack 1 contains no commons. Wouldn't everyone be able to get every ...
  A: I believe the 20th is the legalization date, so yes, you can use it at your Regionals. ALL Premium ...
Deck suggestions10/9/2007Pat Sullivan
  Q: I'd like to make a Cyberdark deck that is tournament worthy, weird I know and I was wondering what ...
  A: i dont do deck fixes/builds at the moment, as said on my profile, but i will say u will have to wait ...
yugioh burn deck help.10/9/2007Steven
  Q: . I keep winning against noobs with my burn deck but every time i face some one advance. (real ...
  A: To build a very good burn deck, every card that you have in your deck must do two simple things: ...
Dark world/ Control suggestions10/9/2007Michael Lucas (Yu-Gi-Oh Category Guru)
  Q: What's up Mike, can you suggest any changes to my deck? Monsters: 21 Goldd x3 Sillva x2 Broww x2 ...
  A: Okay...there's a good few things I don't like in here. *Doom Shaman -- you normally shouldn't need ...

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