Once new players get through the tutorial of Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel, they will receive several free Gems and be given a choice to select one of three card packs to add to their collection. As this decision will not affect anyone’s playthrough in the long run, most Master Duel fans who are more familiar with the card battle mechanics will likely choose whatever fits their playstyle. Eventually, Yu-Gi-Oh! players will move on and support better and more competitive decks for their future collection. However, beginner players might find their decision to be more influential, as the starter deck represents the building blocks of their battling strategies.

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The three starter decks provided in Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel are Power of the Dragon, Synchro of Unity, and Link Generation. While it would be wise for newcomers to analyze each deck and decide what they think is best for them, one of the three could potentially be better than the others.

The first is Power of the Dragon, a starter deck in Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel particularly suitable for beginners, such as fans of the original anime who aren’t too accustomed to the new mechanics. Power of the Dragon features cards that allow the most straightforward gameplay, granting players high-ATK cards that can easily execute Fusion Summons in Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel. As a result, players who are excited to jump into the game without too much complexity to learn from the start should choose the Power of the Dragon starter pack.

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On the other hand, the Link Generation is more suited for those who have a general understanding of how Yu-Gi-Oh! card battles work. For instance, this starter deck features Link Summoning, one of the new mechanics introduced in Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS. Yet, Link Generation is easy for newcomers to learn as well, yet they may need some time and practice to master the pack’s specific playstyles. Keep in mind that although Link Generation has the potential to overwhelm one’s opponent, it still lacks the power needed for high-ranking competition later on.

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The third and objectively best choice for novices looking for a “middle-ground” option is the Synchro of Unity. This deck specializes in Special Summons for regular and Tuner monsters for a Synchro Summon from one’s Extra Deck in Master Duel. It doesn’t have the complexity of Link Generation but offers more of a learning curve than Power of the Dragon. Nevertheless, players should consider how they wish to start off on their journey into Master Duel, as some prefer the challenge while others favor simplicity.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel is available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox X|S Series, and Nintendo Switch.

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