Goat Control
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Contents 1. Overview a. Deck List 2. Variants a. Burn Goat Control a. Emissary Goat Control a. Horus Goat Control a. Warrior Goat Control a. Zombie Goat Control 3. Additional Card Options 4. Articles and Reports a. Modern Articles b. Modern Reports c. Historic Articles d. Historic Reports |
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Overview
The classic control deck of the format, Goat Control is named after its use of Scapegoat as means of defending life points and gaining advantage. The summoned tokens can be used to steal opponents’ monsters with Creature Swap or Enemy Controller, and while not tributable for a tribute summon, they can be tributed for Metamorphosis to summon Thousand Eyes Restrict. When combined with Tsukuyomi, Restrict can take full control of the board and chip in for damage until the game is won. Along with this, Goat Control plays powerful flip monsters as well as a small number of tribute monsters (mainly Airknight Parshath, Jinzo, or a Monarch).
The deck primarily uses quick play spells like Book of Moon and Scapegoats as a means for disruption and protection, meaning it is well-positioned to run Royal Decree in the main deck in certain trap-heavy metas (though in others it may be running more traps).
Despite being the format’s namesake, Goat Control has been outclassed as the "best" deck in the format due to its often reactive nature. Still, it is a good option in an aggressive meta and is flexible enough for a skilled player to compete in any environment.
The deck primarily uses quick play spells like Book of Moon and Scapegoats as a means for disruption and protection, meaning it is well-positioned to run Royal Decree in the main deck in certain trap-heavy metas (though in others it may be running more traps).
Despite being the format’s namesake, Goat Control has been outclassed as the "best" deck in the format due to its often reactive nature. Still, it is a good option in an aggressive meta and is flexible enough for a skilled player to compete in any environment.
Deck List
This is Lolmarcus's World's 2020 list, which he piloted to a seventh place finish. A full three Asura Priest makes this version much more powerful in the mirror match, and paired with the single copy of Chaos Sorcerer, shows a higher emphasis on aggression than normal. Trap Dustshoot is also an uncommon inclusion that is powerful against the mirror, but works well against other strategies, too.
Monsters1x Airknight Parshath 3x Asura Priest 1x Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning 1x Breaker the Magical Warrior 1x Chaos Sorcerer 1x D.D. Warrior Lady 1x Dark Mimic LV1 2x Dekoichi the Battlechanted Locomotive 2x Magician of Faith 1x Sangan 1x Sinister Serpent 2x Tsukuyomi Vertical Divider
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Spells3x Book of Moon 1x Delinquent Duo 1x Graceful Charity 1x Heavy Storm 3x Metamorphosis 1x Mystical Space Typhoon 2x Nobleman of Crossout 1x Pot of Greed 2x Scapegoat 1x Snatch Steal Vertical Divider
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Traps1x Mirror Force 1x Ring of Destruction 2x Sakuretsu Armor 1x Torrential Tribute 2x Trap Dustshoot |
Variants
Burn Goat Control
Burn Goat Control is a variant of Goat Control looking to kill the opponent with burn damage from a fully-charged Wave-Motion Cannon and Des Koala. The deck is great at stalling and can win without ever attacking, but a well-placed backrow removal card can undo Burn Goat Control’s plan in one fell swoop. This specific list plays a full three Spell Shield Type-8, which protects its high number of flip monsters from Nobleman of Crossout, but can also stop random power spells, like Heavy Storm, from disrupting its game plan.
Monsters2x Airknight Parshath 1x Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning 1x Breaker the Magical Warrior 2x Des Koala 2x Magical Merchant 3x Magician of Faith 2x Night Assailant 1x Sangan 1x Sinister Serpent 1x Tribe-Infecting Virus 2x Tsukuyomi Vertical Divider
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Spells3x Book of Moon 1x Delinquent Duo 1x Graceful Charity 1x Heavy Storm 3x Metamorphosis 1x Pot of Greed 3x Scapegoat 1x Swords of Revealing Light 3x Wave-Motion Cannon Vertical Divider
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Traps1x Mirror Force 1x Ring of Destruction 3x Spell Shield Type-8 |
Emissary Goat Control
A variant of Goat Control looking to take advantage of the often asymmetrical effect of Emissary of the Afterlife. The deck plays three Emissary, a Sonic Duck (the highest ATK monster it can search), Giant Soldier of Stone (the highest DEF monster it can search), and Mokey Mokey or D.D. Trainer as a tribute fodder for Metamorphosis.
Monsters2x Airknight Parshath 1x Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning 1x Breaker the Magical Warrior 3x Emissary of the Afterlife 2x Magician of Faith 1x Sangan 1x Sinister Serpent 1x Tribe-Infecting Virus 1x Tsukuyomi 1x Giant Soldier of Stone 1x Mokey Mokey 1x Sonic Duck Vertical Divider
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Spells2x Book of Moon 1x Delinquent Duo 1x Graceful Charity 1x Heavy Storm 3x Metamorphosis 1x Mystical Space Typhoon 2x Nobleman of Crossout 1x Pot of Greed 1x Premature Burial 2x Scapegoat 1x Snatch Steal Vertical Divider
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Traps1x Call of the Haunted 2x Dust Tornado 1x Mirror Force 1x Ring of Destruction 2x Sakuretsu Armor 1x Torrential Tribute |
Horus Goat Control
A variant of Goat Control using some amount of Horus the Black Flame Dragon LV4, 6, and 8. They often play some amount of Gravekeeper’s Spy (occasionally with Gravekeeper’s Guard) to allow for the tribute summon of Horus LV6, or Fusilier Dragon, the Duel Mode Beast, which can be used with Metamorphosis to make King Dragun and summon Horus. Though this list omits it, they often also play a full three Royal Decree, as the summon of Horus LV8 with a Royal Decree is incredibly oppressive to deal with.
Monsters1x Breaker the Magical Warrior 1x D.D. Warrior Lady 2x Fusilier Dragon, the Dual-Mode Beast 2x Horus the Black Flame Dragon LV4 2x Horus the Black Flame Dragon LV6 1x Horus the Black Flame Dragon LV8 2x Magical Merchant 2x Magician of Faith 1x Morphing Jar 1x Sangan 1x Sinister Serpent 1x Tribe-Infecting Virus 2x Tsukuyomi Vertical Divider
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Spells2x Book of Moon 1x Delinquent Duo 1x Graceful Charity 1x Heavy Storm 3x Metamorphosis 1x Mystical Space Typhoon 2x Nobleman of Crossout 1x Pot of Greed 1x Premature Burial 3x Scapegoat 1x Snatch Steal Vertical Divider
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Traps1x Call of the Haunted 1x Mirror Force 1x Ring of Destruction 1x Torrential Tribute |
Phoenix Goat Control
Phoenix Goat Control uses an Apprentice Magician package, making use of the spellcaster recruiter to search for Magician of Faith, Old Vindictive Magician, and Hand of Nephthys. The this gives a consistent method of finding and activating Hand in order to special summon Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys. Scapegoat's use in Goat Control makes Hand's activation less likely to affect the deck's hold on card advantage. Additionally, Tsukuyomi paired with Vindictive creates a removal loop similar to that of Swarm of Scarabs and its cousins.
Monsters3x Apprentice Magician 2x Asura Priest 1x Breaker the Magical Warrior 1x Dark Mimic LV1 2x Dekoichi the Battlechanted Locomotive 1x Hand of Nephthys 2x Magician of Faith 2x Old Vindictive Magician 1x Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys 1x Sangan 1x Sinister Serpent 2x Tsukuyomi Vertical Divider
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Spells2x Creature Swap 1x Delinquent Duo 1x Graceful Charity 1x Heavy Storm 3x Metamorphosis 1x Mystical Space Typhoon 2x Nobleman of Crossout 1x Pot of Greed 1x Premature Burial 3x Scapegoat 1x Snatch Steal Vertical Divider
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Traps1x Call of the Haunted 1x Mirror Force 1x Ring of Destruction 1x Torrential Tribute |
Warrior Goat Control
A variant of Goat Control making use of the Warrior engine, often consisting of two Reinforcement of the Army, an Exiled force, a D.D. Warrior Lady, a Don Zaloog, and a Blade Knight. Some are Goat Control decks that tech this engine, while others more closely resemble Warrior decks teaching Scapegoat and Metamorphosis. Either way, it combines aggressive and versatile monsters with the board control of goat tokens and Thousand Eyes Restrict. While the two strategies have a tendency to step on each other’s toes, it is nothing a well-placed Tsukuyomi cannot fix.
Monsters1x Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning 1x Blade Knight 1x Breaker the Magical Warrior 1x D.D. Assailant 1x D.D. Warrior Lady 1x Don Zaloog 1x Exiled Force 1x Jinzo 1x Magical Merchant 2x Magician of Faith 1x Sangan 1x Sasuke Samurai #4 1x Sinister Serpent 1x Tribe-Infecting Virus 2x Tsukuyomi Vertical Divider
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Spells2x Book of Moon 1x Delinquent Duo 1x Graceful Charity 1x Heavy Storm 2x Metamorphosis 1x Mystical Space Typhoon 2x Nobleman of Crossout 1x Pot of Greed 1x Premature Burial 2x Reinforcement of the Army 2x Scapegoat 1x Snatch Steal Vertical Divider
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Traps1x Call of the Haunted 1x Dust Tornado 1x Mirror Force 1x Ring of Destruction 1x Sakuretsu Armor 1x Torrential Tribute |
Zombie Goat Control
A variant of Goat Control making use of the zombie engine, often consisting of multiple Pyramid Turtle, some Vampire Lord and/or Ryu Kokki, and potentially Spirit Reaper and/or Book of Life. Creature Swap is placed at a premium here, as it not only trades goat tokens for opponent’s monsters, but also allows for tricks with Turtle. Zombie Goat Control is best suited against aggressive decks, but may struggle against traditional Goat Control and flip-heavy decks due to a higher reliance on the battle phase.
Monsters1x Asura Priest 1x Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning 1x Blade Knight 1x Breaker the Magical Warrior 1x D.D. Warrior Lady 1x Magical Merchant 2x Magician of Faith 1x Morphing Jar 3x Pyramid Turtle 1x Sangan 1x Sinister Serpent 1x Spirit Reaper 1x Tribe-Infecting Virus 1x Tsukuyomi 1x Vampire Lord Vertical Divider
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Spells1x Book of Life 2x Book of Moon 2x Creature Swap 1x Delinquent Duo 1x Graceful Charity 1x Heavy Storm 2x Metamorphosis 1x Mystical Space Typhoon 2x Nobleman of Crossout 1x Pot of Greed 2x Scapegoat 1x Snatch Steal Vertical Divider
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Traps1x Call of the Haunted 1x Mirror Force 1x Ring of Destruction 1x Sakuretsu Armor 1x Torrential Tribute |
Additional Card Options
D.D. Assailant has seen some unconventional play, though it is more common to see Abyss soldier or Kycoo in lists that want more aggression. Mystic Tomato and Shining Angel are sometimes seen for similar reasons. These floaters make it easier to fill the graveyard with Light and Dark monsters, and are great tribute fodder for Airknight, Jinzo, or a Monarch. regarding tribute monsters, Mefist sometimes replaces or partners with Airknight, as it has a similar effect and stats.
- D.D. Assailant
- Kycoo the Ghost Destroyer
- Abyss Soldier
- Mystic Tomato
- Shining Angel
- Mefist, the Infernal General
Articles and Reports
Modern Articles
Modern Reports
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Historic Articles
- 2005 U.S. Nationals Event Coverage R10
- 2005 U.S. Nationals Event Coverage R10 2
- 2005 U.S. Nationals Event Coverage Quarterfinals
- 2005 U.S. Nationals Event Coverage Semifinals
- 2005 U.S. Nationals Event Coverage Finals
- SJC New Jersey 2005 Quarterfinals Feature Match
- SJC New Jersey 2005 Semifinals Feature Match
- SJC New Jersey 2005 Finals Feature Match
- SJC Charlotte 2005 Semifinals Feature Match
- SJC Indiana 2005 Quarterfinals Feature Match 1
- SJC Indiana 2005 Quarterfinals Feature Match 2
- SJC Indiana 2005 Finals Feature Match
Historic Reports
