Yu-Gi-Oh! Ankhoku

**Yu-Gi-Oh! Ankhoku** is a fanmade entry in the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise created by GamepadtheDreamer. The series is based on the concept of the soul and features a prominent mythology theme. The series introduces Soul Duels, a dangerous type of Dueling where losing costs a Duelist their own life unless they have awakened their Soul Self.

## Plot

Yu-Gi-Oh! Ankhoku takes place in the city of Donjonryu, where the everyday Duelist Yukiya Seiryuu attends Daifugo Dueling School. After losing a Soul Duel against a mysterious samurai-like Duelist, he awakens his Soul Self called Baka who introduces him to the Soul Duel phenomenon that is infecting Donjonryu. Together with his new friends Hyuga Akabane and Natsuki Kameda, Yukiya will discover the origins of the dangerous Soul Duels and end their existence for the sake of the world.

## Characters

### Duelists

Every Duelist in this series is based on a mythical creature from Japanese/East Asian folklore, which inspires their ace monster and name. The 4 main characters in the series are specifically based on the Four Gods. The majority of the one-off antagonists are based on yokai.

* Yukiya Seiryuu (Main Character)

**Yukiya Seiryuu** (精竜 遊貴也 *Seiryu Yukiya*) is an everyday Duelist who is a third-year student at Daifugo Dueling School. He lost his father when he was 10 to a Soul Duel against Choken Akechi. Yukiya is a stoic and calm individual.

Yukiya participates in Dueling using a **DARK Dragon** deck that focuses on the **Primitive Dragons** archetype. His ace monster is **Primitive Calcium Dragon**, which later can be evolved into **Primitive Cartilage Dragon**. During the Ace in the Hole tournament, he adds the Pendulum-based **Soothseer** Archetype to his deck. Yukiya's deck focuses on Fusion Summoning and is generally themed around body parts.

Etymology: As with all Yu-Gi-Oh! protagonists, Yukiya's name contains the Japanese kanji for "game" (遊). His given name translates to 'precious game also', which references his disgust over Soul Duels tarnishing the purity of Duel Monsters. His surname means 'spirit dragon' (referencing Ankhoku's soul theme and Yukiya's Dragon monsters) while also being a homophone of the Japanese word for the Azure Dragon.

Trivia: Yukiya's mythical creature basis is the dragon. In regards to the Four Gods motif of the main characters, Yukiya represents the Azure Dragon. Being the main character, Yukiya serves as the Ankhoku equivalent of Yugi Muto.

* Hyuga Akabane (Deuteragonist)

**Hyuga Akabane** (赤羽 飛雅 *Akabane Hyuga*) is a third-year Duelist attending Daifugo Dueling School who becomes Yukiya's best friend after being saved from the bully Hisashi Shimura. Hyuga is generally an upbeat person who likes to see the bright side of any situation.

Hyuga participates in Dueling using a **FIRE Winged Beast** deck that focuses on the **Vermillion Flare** archetype. His ace monster is **Vermillion Flare Phoenix**, which later can be evolved into **Vermillion Flare Houou**. During the Ace in the Hole tournament, he adds Pendulum cards to his deck. Hyuga's deck focuses on Synchro Summoning and is generally themed around birds.

Etymology: Hyuga's given name is spelled with kanji meaning 'flying gracefully' while his surname means 'red feather', both of which reference his bird-themed deck.

Trivia: Hyuga's mythical creature motif is the phoenix. In regards to the Four Gods motif of the main characters, Hyuga represents the Vermillion Bird. Hyuga is the Ankhoku series' equivalent of Joey Wheeler.

* Kotetsu Shirai (Main Rival)

**Kotetsu Shirai** (白井 虎鉄 *Shirai Kotetsu*) is the heir to the Shirai Company, a multi-billion dollar enterprise which is the current largest producer of Duel Monsters cards. He encounters and loses to Yukiya several times, declaring the young Duelist as his rival.

Kotetsu participates in Dueling using a **LIGHT Beast** deck that focuses on the **Albino Wildcats** archetype. His ace monster is **Albino Lord Tiger**, which can later be evolved into **Albino Kaiser Tiger**. During the Ace in the Hole tournament, he adds the **Albino Predecessor** series to his deck to Pendulum Summon.

Etymology: Kotetsu's given name means 'iron tiger' (referencing the character's ace monster) while his surname means 'white pit' (referencing how his Albino Wildcats are all pale colored).

Trivia: Kotetsu's mythical creature motif is the White Tiger, which he represents in the Four Gods motif of the main characters. Kotetsu is the Ankhoku series' equivalent of Seto Kaiba.

* Natsuki Kameda (Primary Female Character)

**Natsuki Kameda** (亀田 菜月 *Kameda Natsuki*) is a third-year student at Daifugo Dueling School as well as its current Student Council President.

Natsuki participates in Dueling using an **EARTH Warrior** deck that focuses on the **Westward Journey** archetype. Her ace monster is **Ebony Hammer Tortoise**. Her strongest monster is **Titanium Staff Wukong**. During the Ace in the Hole tournament, she adds Pendulum cards to her deck. Natsuki's deck focuses on Xyz Summoning and is generally themed around Chinese mythology.

Etymology: Natsuki's given name means 'vegetable moon' while her surname means 'turtle field' (referencing her ace monster).

Trivia: Natsuki's mythical creature basis is the Black Tortoise, which she represents in the Four Gods motif of the main characters. Natsuki is the Ankhoku series' equivalent of Tea Gardner.

* Kin'ichi Kakuma

**Kin'ichi Kakuma** (角馬 金一 *Kakuma Kinichi*) is a participant of the Ace in the Hole tournament who joins Yukiya's team.

Kin'ichi particpates in Dueling using a **Beast-Warrior** deck that focuses on the **Brutal Bruiser** archetype. His ace monster is **Brutal Bruiser Qilinback**. Kin'ichi's deck focuses on Fusion Summoning (augmented by Pendulum Summoning) and is generally themed around American football.

Etymology: Kin'ichi's given name means 'golden one' while his surname means 'horned horse' (which is what a unicorn can be described as).

Trivia: Kin'ichi's mythical creature basis is the unicorn. In terms of the Four Gods motif of the main characters, Kin'ichi represents the Golden Kirin.

* Hisashi Shimura (Supporting Character, Former Minor Antagonist)

**Hisashi Shimura** (志村 永 *Shimura Hisashi*) is a third-year student at Daifugo Dueling School and the former school bully. He originally targeted weak Duelists thanks to growing up in a broken home, but stopped after losing his best friend in a Soul Duel.

Hisashi participates in Dueling using an **EARTH Dinosaur** deck that focuses on the **Jurassic Dinobeasts** archetype. His ace monster is **Jurassic Leo Rex**, which later can be evolved into **Jurassic Leo Caesar**. Hisashi's deck focuses on Xyz Summoning and is generally themed around prehistoric times.

Etymology: Hisashi's given name means 'eternal' while his surname means 'ambitious village'. The pronunciation of his name in Western order creates the Japanese word for the lion (Hisa**shi Shi**mura, *shishi*).

Trivia: Hisashi's mythical creature basis is the guardian lion.

* Meggy Tsune (Supporting Character)

**Meggy Tsune** (ツネ メギー *Tsune Megi*) is a second-year student at Daifugo Dueling School and the friendly rival of Natsuki Kameda. She seeks to become the greatest female Duelist in Daifugo, a title currently held by Natsuki.

Meggy participates in Dueling using a **DARK Spellcaster** deck that focuses on the **Legendary Shrine** archetype. Her ace monster is **Legendary Shrine Kitsune**, which later can be evolved into **Legendary Shrine Kyubi**. Meggy's deck focuses on Fusion Summoning and is generally themed around Japanese mythology.

Etymology: Meggy's name is based on "megitsune" (the Japanese word for a female fox). Her surname is also a reference to Kato Tsune, a Sengoku era onna-musha.

Trivia: Meggy's mythical creature basis is the nine-tailed fox.

* Murasame Aonuma (Supporting Character)

**Murasame Aonuma** (青沼 村雨 *Aonuma Murasame*) is a first-year student at Daifugo Dueling School.

Murasame participates in Dueling using a **WATER Aqua** deck that focuses on the **Amphibious** archetype. His ace monster is **Amphibious King**, which later can be evolved into **Amphibious Overlord**. Murasame's deck focuses on Synchro Summoning and is generally themed around the Middle Ages.

Etymology: Murasame's given name means 'village rain' while his surname means 'blue swamp'.

Trivia: Murasame's mythical creature basis is the kappa.

* Michi Fukuyama (Supporting Character)

**Michi Fukuyama** (福山 巳地 *Fukuyama Michi*) is a second-year student at Daifugo Dueling School. He is a class clown obsessed with pranking others, which he often gets away with thanks to his extraordinary luck.

Michi participates in Dueling using a **Reptile** deck that focuses on the **Pranktiles** archetype. His ace monster is **Pranktile King Cobrat**. Michi's deck is generally themed around practical jokes.

Etymology: Michi's given name is spelled using a kanji referring to the Year of the Snake in the Chinese Zodiac, with the second being the kanji for ground. His surname means 'lucky mountain'.

Trivia: Michi's mythical creature basis is the tsuchinoko.

* Jiro Inukai (Supporting Character)

**Jiro Inukai** (犬飼 二郎 *Inukai Jiro*) is a third-year student at Daifugo Dueling School. He is the heir to the Inukai family, a legendary line of Duelists who have competed in Pro Leagues for decades.

Jiro participates in Dueling using a **LIGHT** **Thunder** deck that focuses on the **Lycanthunder** archetype. His ace monster is **Lycanthunder Raiju-Oh**.

Etymology: Jiro's given name is officially spelled with kanji meaning 'second son', while also containing a homophone for the Japanese kanji meaning "wolf" (狼, *ro*). His surname means 'dog keeper'.

Trivia: Jiro's mythical creature basis is the Raiju.

* Usagi Tsukino (Supporting Character)

**Usagi Tsukino** (月野 兎 *Tsukino Usagi*) is a new second-year student at Daifugo Dueling School and a famous J-Pop idol. She originally was contracted by Choken to defeat Yukiya in a Soul Duel, but was convinced to not go through with it by Natsuki.

Usagi Tsukino participates in Dueling using a **Fairy** deck that focuses on the **Sprites of Dance** archetype. Her ace monster is **Queen Mab of the Bunny Hop**. Usagi's deck is generally themed around music.

Etymology: Usagi's name in full is meant to translate to "moon rabbit" when written in Eastern format (月の兎 *tsuki no usagi*). Her surname is written using kanji meaning "moon field".

Trivia: Usagi's mythical creature basis is the Moon Rabbit.

* Kaiji Kanzaki (One-off Antagonist)

**Kaiji Kanzaki** (神崎 開司 *Kanzaki Kaiji*) is a Dark Duelist recruited by Choken to eliminate Yukiya. In his average life, he is a greedy child that steals cards from those he defeats in Duels. He dies after losing a Soul Duel to Yukiya.

Kaiji participates in Dueling using a **Machine** deck that focuses on the **Golden Droids** archetype. His ace monster is **Golden Safe Automaton**.

Etymology: Kaiji's given name is officially written with kanji meaning 'unfolding director' while his surname means 'god peninsula'. When his name is written in Japanese order, his name forms the Japanese word for a machine (Kanza**ki Kai**ji, *kikai*) as a reference to his deck.

Trivia: Kaiji's mythical creature basis is the kanedama.

* Sue Ragno (One-off Antagonist)

**Sue Ragno** (スウ *Suu*) is a Dark Duelist recruited by Choken to eliminate Yukiya. She is seen as creepy due to her obsession over spiders. She dies after losing a Soul Duel to Yukiya.

Sue participates in Dueling using an **Insect** deck that focuses on the **Tyrant Spiders** archetype. Her ace monster is **Tyrant Spider Queen**.

Etymology: Sue's given name is based on "kumo no su", the Japanese term for a spider's web. Her surname is the Italian word for a spider.

Trivia: Sue's mythical creature basis is the Jorogumo.

* Hayase Kujira (One-off Antagonist)

**Hayase Kujira** (鯨 滝 *Kujira Hayase*) is a Dark Duelist recruited by Choken to eliminate Yukiya, but decided to target Hyuga in order to weaken Yukiya's resolve. He dies after losing a Soul Duel to Hyuga.

Hayase participates in Dueling using a **WATER Fish** deck that focuses on the **Marine Monsters** archetype. His ace monster is **Ultra Marine Whale**.

Etymology: Hayase's given name means 'waterfall' while his surname is the Japanese word for a whale.

Trivia: Hayase's mythical creature basis is the bake-kujira.

* Rekka Akashi (One-off Antagonist)

**Rekka Akashi** (朱 烈火 *Akashi Reka*) is a Dark Duelist recruited by Choken to eliminate Yukiya. In average life, Rekka is a motorcyclist. He dies after losing a Soul Duel to Yukiya.

Rekka participates in Dueling using a **FIRE Pyro** deck that focuses on the **Inferno Engine** archetype. His ace monster is **Inferno Engine Firestorm**.

Etymology: Rekka's given name means "wildfire" (while also being a homophone of the English word "wrecker") and his surname is spelled with a single kanji meaning "vermillion/crimson".

Trivia: Rekka's mythical creature basis is the wanyudo.

* Choken Akechi (First Arc Antagonist)

**Choken Akechi** (明智 超剣 *Akechi Choken*) is an undead samurai who lived during the Sengoku Era that survived into the modern era through his Soul Self.

Choken participates in Dueling using a **Zombie** deck that focuses on the **Phantom Samurai** archetype. His ace monster is **Kendo, Phantom of Vengeance**. Choken's deck is generally themed around the Sengoku era of Japan.

Etymology: Choken's given name is based on the Japanese word for a greatsword while his surname means 'bright wisdom'. His surname is a reference to Mitsuhide Akechi, a Japanese samurai general best known for assassinating Oda Nobunaga.

Trivia: Choken's mythical creature basis is the Goryo.

* Reimu Mochizuki (Second Arc Antagonist)

**Reimu Mochizuki** (望月 霊夢 *Mochizuki Reimu*) is a wealthy entrepreneur and one of the financial backers of the Ace in the Hole tournament.

Reimu participates in Dueling using a **DARK Psychic** deck that focuses on the **Black Nightmare** archetype. His ace monster is **Black Nightmare Baku**.

Etymology: Reimu's given name (literally translated as 'soul dream') is a Japanese term for when one receives a divine revelation in a dream. His surname is the Japanese word for a full moon, spelled with kanji literally translated as 'wish moon'.

Trivia: Reimu's mythical creature basis is the baku.

### Soul Selves

The **Soul Selves** are the new gimmick of Ankhoku's Duels, taking the place of a new summoning type. Each one is formed from a Duelist's suppressed self, taking on a personality that often clashes with their user. During Duels, Soul Selves can access abilities called **Soul Skills** which are unique to the individual. Soul Skills must be recharged after each use and cannot be used on a Duelist's first turn. They possess a given name and a title, at least one of which references a cultural background's concept of the soul.

* Baka no Ankhoku

**Baka no Ankhoku** (アンコクのバカ *Ankoku no Baka*) is the Soul Self of Yukiya Seiryuu, formed from his hidden childishness. Baka therefore is a playful and annoying loudmouth. He was awakened from Yukiya's desire to survive in order to get revenge on Choken for killing his father.

Baka's Soul Skill is **Resurrection**, which can revive one monster regardless of their statistics.

Etymology: Baka is based on the Egyptian conception of the soul. His name is based on "ba" and "ka" (two Egyptian words for the soul), while also being a homophone of the Japanese word for an idiot (referencing his role as Ankhoku's primary source of comic relief). His title is based on a combination of "ankh" (a common symbol of Ancient Egypt) and "ankoku" (Japanese for darkness).

* Damon no Saikou

**Damon no Saikou** (サイコのデイモン *Saiko no Deimon*) is the Soul Self of Hyuga Akabane, formed from his secret loneliness. Damon acts very shy and timid most of the time, though he does become ferocious when angered too much. He was awakened during Hyuga's Duel with Hayase after he accepted that Yukiya could have other friends besides himself.

Damon's Soul Skill is **Strengthen**, which provides monsters with an ATK boost based on the level of the highest monster on the field.

Etymology: Damon is based on the Greek conception of the soul. His name is based on "Daemon" (the Greek word for a ghost) and the given name Damon. His title means 'the best' in Japanese and was based on the Greek word for the soul (psychi).

* Nafsi no Kishi

**Nafsi no Kishi** (キシのナフシ *Kishi no Nafushi*) is the Soul Self of Kotetsu Shirai, formed from his need to rebel against his oppressive family. Nafsi desires to insult against authority (including his other self) whenever possible. He was awakened after Kotetsu recognized his hatred of his parents and siblings for turning him into the awful person he is today.

Nafsi's Soul Skill is **Rejection**, which allows Kotetsu to become immune to all Monster Effects, Spells, and Traps for one turn.

Etymology: Nafsi is based on the African conception of the soul. His name is the Swahili word for the soul. His title was inspired by the name of an African ghost, but is also a homophone of the Japanese word for a knight.

* Gwen no Hunpo

**Gwen no Hunpo** (魂魄のグヱン *Hunpo no Guwen*) is the Soul Self of Natsuki Kameda, formed from her suppressed ego. Gwen acts arrogant towards others, demeaning them with insults whenever possible. She was awakened during Natsuki's Duel with Meggy when she accepted Meggy as her rival.

Gwen's Soul Skill is **Rejuvenation**, which restores Natsuki's Life Points by banishing cards from her hand.

Etymology: Gwen is based on the Chinese conception of the soul. Her name is based on "gui" (the Chinese word for a ghost) and the given name Gwen. Her title is the Chinese word for the soul.

* Ruh no Trinity

**Ruh no Trinity** (トリニティーのル *Toriniti no Ru*) is the Soul Self of Kin'ichi Kakuma, formed from his dedication to helping others. Ruh is a loving individual who treats other people and Soul Selves with respect, even if their antics can get on his nerves sometimes. He was awakened during a Duel against some back alley thugs when Kin'ichi declared his desire to save the woman in distress.

Ruh's Soul Skill is **Amalgamation**, which allows Kin'ichi to perform a Fusion Summon.

Etymology: Ruh is based on the Christian/Abrahamic conception of the soul. His name is based on the Arabic/Turkish word for the soul. His title is a reference to the Holy Trinity.

* Sal no Ragnarok

**Sal no Ragnarok** (ラグナロクのサル *Ragunaroku no Saru*) is the Soul Self of Choken Akechi, formed from his traitorous nature. Sal constantly pushes his host to send others to their demise and torment his enemies. He was awakened during a Duel with the secret main antagonist of Ankhoku.

Sal's Soul Skill is **Imprison**, which prevents either Duelist from attacking for 3 turns.

Etymology: Sal is based on the Norse conception of the soul. His name is the Norse word for soul. His title is based on the Norse apocalyptic event of the same name.

* Atman no Kalki

**Atman no Kalki** (カオキのアットマン *Kaoki no Attomanu*) is the Soul Self of Reimu Mochizuki, formed from his servitude to the villain of Ankhoku. He despises any doubt in the plans of his master. He was awakened by the secret main antagonist of Ankhoku.

Atman's Soul Skill is **Elimination**, which eliminates any cards located in the Graveyard from play.

Etymology: Atman is based on the Hindu conception of the soul. His name is the Sanskrit word for the soul, more accurately translatable as "self". His title is a reference to the final incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu, a horse who will appear during the endtimes.

## Archetypes

Monsters labelled as "Ace" indicate the main representative of an Archetype in most Duels. Monsters labelled as "Major" indicate monsters whose Effects are central to the Archetype's playstyle. Monsters labelled as "Evolved" are unique bosses or evolved variants of Aces that are often the most powerful of their Archetype.

### Albino Wildcat

The **Albino Wildcats** are an archetype of LIGHT Beast monsters primarily used by Kotetsu Shirai. It also contains a series of Pendulum cards called the Albino Predecessors. They are each based on a species of wildcat.

* Albino Lord Tiger (Ace)
* Albino Kaiser Tiger (Evolved)
* Albino Servant Caracal (Major)
* Albino Servant Bobcat
* Albino Servant Cheetah
* Albino Servant Ocelot
* Albino Servant Puma
* Albino Servant Serval
* Albino Predecessor Lion (Pendulum)
* Albino Predecessor Lioness (Pendulum)

### Amphibious

**Amphibious** is an archetype of WATER Aqua monsters primarily used by Murasame Aonuma. They are modelled after gill-men and each represent a royal position.

* Amphibious King (Ace)
* Amphibious Overlord (Evolved)
* Amphibious Priest (Tuner)
* Amphibious Baron
* Amphibious Butler
* Amphibious Duke
* Amphibious Prince
* Amphibious Princess

### Black Nightmare

**Black Nightmare** is an archetype of DARK Psychic monsters primarily used by Reimu Mochizuki. Each member of the Archetype is based on a phobia, the design of the monster embodying the fear itself.

* Black Nightmare Baku (Ace)

This monster is modelled after the Baku from Japanese folklore, as well as the Malaysian tapir it is based on. This monster represents Hypnophobia, the fear of dreams and nightmares.

* Black Nightmare Oracle (Major)

This monster is modelled after a fortune teller and a spider. This monster is meant to represent Arachnophobia, the fear of spiders.

* Black Nightmare Archfiend

This monster is modelled after a winged demon and a bat. This monster is meant to represent Acrophobia, the fear of heights.

* Black Nightmare Entertainer

This monster is modelled after a circus clown and a snake. This monster represents Coulrophobia, the fear of clowns.

* Black Nightmare Gate

This monster is modelled after a giant pair of creepy, wooden doors. This monster is meant to represent Claustrophobia, the fear of enclosed spaces.

* Black Nightmare Infector

This monster is modelled after a rat with a Black Plague motif. This monster is meant to represent Germaphobia, the fear of contamination.

* Black Nightmare Phantom

This monster is modelled after the White Lady type of ghost and a moth. This monster represents Phasmophobia, the fear of ghosts.

* Black Nightmare Reaper

This monster is modelled after the Grim Reaper and a crow. This monster represents Necrophobia, the fear of death.

### Brutal Bruisers

The **Brutal Bruisers** are an archetype of Beast-Warrior monsters primarily used by Kin'ichi Kakuma. They are generally based on American Football and each one is a different animal species. While most monsters represent the football players, the Pendulum monsters are modelled after referees. The non-Pendulum monsters are each named after a position in an America football team.

* Brutal Bruiser Qilinback (Fusion, Ace)

This LIGHT monster is a yellow football player modelled after a Kirin/Qilin. Its name is based on the quarterback.

* Brutal Bruiser Lionbacker (Major)

This FIRE monster is a red football player modelled after an African Lion. Its name is based on the linebacker.

* Brutal Bruiser Calfback

This EARTH monster is a black football player modelled after a buffalo. Its name is based on the halfback.

* Brutal Bruiser Hippunter

This WATER monster is a blue football player modelled after a hippopotamus. Its name is based on the punter.

* Brutal Bruiser Ramming Back

This EARTH monster is a green football player modelled after a ram. Its name is based on the running back.

* Brutal Bruiser Whale Receiver

This WATER monster is a blue football player modelled after a baleen whale. Its name is based on the wide receiver.

* Brutal Bruiser Black Stripe/White Stripe (Pendulum)

This pair of WIND monsters are black and white colored referees modelled after skunks. Their names are based on the color schemes of both of the motifs.

### Golden Droids

The **Golden Droids** (*Kinkikai*, Gold Machines) are an archetype of Machine monsters primarily used by Kaiji Kanzaki. They are all based on robots and each represent an object commonly made of gold (usually a form of jewelry).

* Golden Safe Automaton (Ace) *Based on a bank vault*
* Gold Bar Droid
* Gold Chain Droid

This monster's design is based on Dogranio Yaboon from *Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Lupinranger*.

* Gold Ring Droid

This monster's design is based on Ring Shadow from *Ressha Sentai ToQger*.

Note: All of the Golden Droids are of the EARTH attribute, except for Gold Ring Droid (who is LIGHT).

### Inferno Engine

**Inferno Engine** is an archetype of FIRE Pyro monsters primarily used by Rekka Akashi. They are generally based on flaming vehicles and are named after terms related to fire.

* Inferno Engine Firestorm (Ace) *Based on a fire truck*
* Inferno Engine Burnout *Based on a bicycle*
* Inferno Engine Pyro Drill *Based on a drill tank*
* Inferno Engine Smokescreen *Based on a monster truck*

### Jurassic Dinobeasts

The **Jurassic Dinobeasts** are an archetype of EARTH Dinosaur monsters primarily used by Hisashi Shimura. They are each based on a fusion of a dinosaur and an animal associated with the jungle.

* Jurassic Leo Rex (Ace)

This monster's design is a fusion of an African lion and a Tyrannosaurus rex.

* Jurassic Leo Caesar (Evolved)

This monster's design is a fusion of an African lion and a Megalosaurus.

* Jurassic Gorilla Tops (Major)

This monster's design is a fusion of a mountain gorilla and a Triceratops.

* Jurassic Ankylo Antelope

This monster's design is a fusion of an antelope and an Ankylosaurus.

* Jurassic Ptera Dart Frog

This monster's design is a fusion of a poison dart frog and a Pteranodon.

* Jurassic Rhino Raptor

This monster's design is a fusion of a rhinoceros and a Velociraptor.

* Jurassic Stego Python

This monster's design is a fusion of a python and a Stegosaurus.

### Legendary Shrine

**Legendary Shrine** is an archetype of Spellcaster monsters primarily used by Meggy Tsune. They are each based on a Japanese yokai.

* Legendary Shrine Kitsune (Ace)
* Legendary Shrine Kyubi (Evolved)
* Legendary Shrine Buruburu (Fusion)
* Legendary Shrine Futakuchi (Fusion)
* Legendary Shrine Nue (Fusion)
* Legendary Shrine Tengu (Major)
* Legendary Shrine Nekomata
* Legendary Shrine Nurikabe
* Legendary Shrine Omukade
* Legendary Shrine Otoroshi
* Legendary Shrine Ungaikyo

Note: Most of the Legendary Shrine monsters are of the DARK Attribute, with the exceptions of Tengu (WIND) and Ungaikyo (FIRE).

### Lycanthunder

The **Lycanthunder** are an archetype of LIGHT Thunder monsters primarily used by Jiro Inukai. They all take the form of wolves covered in armor, each member having a different fur color. The Archetype is based on various mythological wolves and canines. The name of the Archetype is based on "lycanthrope" and "thunder".

* Lycanthunder Raiju-Oh (Ace)

This monster is a golden colored wolf modelled after the Raiju from Japanese mythology. Its name literally translates from Japanese to 'Thunder Beast King'.

* Lycanthunder Amarok

This monster is a brown armored wolf modelled after Amarok.

* Lycanthunder Cerberus

This monster is a black armored wolf with three heads modelled after Cerberus from Greek mythology.

* Lycanthunder Disaster Dog

This monster is a red armored wolf modelled after the hellhound.

* Lycanthunder Fenrir

This monster is a green armored wolf modelled after Fenrir from Norse mythology.

* Lycanthunder Orthrus

This monster is a purple armored wolf with two heads modelled after Orthrus from Greek mythology.

* Lycanthunder Skull

This monster is a white armored wolf modelled after Skoll.

### Marine Monsters

The **Marine Monsters** are an archetype of WATER monsters primarily used by Hayase Kujira. They are each based on a famous sea monster.

* Ultra Marine Whale (Ace)

This monster's design is based on the Leviathan from Christian mythology and a blue whale. Its name is based on the lesser-known shade of blue called ultramarine.

* Marine Blob

This monster's design is based on the globster, a type of cryptid.

* Marine Fiend

This monster's design is based on the Umibozu from Japanese folklore.

* Marine Hydra

This monster's design is based on the Learnean Hydra from Greek mythology.

* Marine Kraken

This monster's design is based on the kraken from Scandinavian folklore and an octopus.

* Marine Plesiosaur

This monster's design is based on the Loch Ness Monster and a Plesiosaurus.

* Marine Serpent

This monster's design is based on the archetypical sea serpent, although it specifically is inspired by the Canadian cryptid Ogopogo.

### Onipokalypse

The Onipokalypse are an archetype of DARK Fiend monsters.

* Onipokalypse Maxima (Ace)
* Onipokalypse Shuten-doji (Major)
* Onipokalypse Ibaraki-doji
* Onipokalypse Ura

### Phantom Samurai

The Phantom Samurai are an archetype of Zombie monsters primarily used by Choken Akechi. They are overall based on samurai and ashigaru, with each member being based on a common tool used by the warrior class.

* Kendo, Phantom of Vengeance (Ace)

This monster's design is based on a samurai wielding a katana. Its name references the Japanese art of swordfighting.

* Berserker Phantom

Effect: The opponent is only capable of targeting this monster.

This monster's design is based on a samurai wielding a zanbato, a gigantic sword associated with the samurai in popular culture. Its name and design is an homage to Guts from the popular manga Berserk.

* Flag-Carrier Phantom

This monster's design is based on an ashigaru carrying sashimono flags.

* Kabuki Star Phantom

This monster's design is based on a kabuki actor wielding a kanabo club.

* Matchlock Rifle Phantom

This monster's design is based on an ashigaru wielding a Tanegashima rifle.

* Peach Blossom Phantom

This monster's design is based on a Japanese shrine maiden wielding a tessen (Japanese war fan).

* Spear Dancer Phantom

This monster's design is based on an onna-musha wielding a naginata.

Note: Most of the Phantom Samurai are of the DARK Attribute, with the exceptions of Matchlock Rifle Phantom (FIRE) and Peach Blossom Phantom (WIND).

### Pranktiles

The **Pranktiles** are an archetype of Reptile monsters primarily used by Michi Fukuyama. They are each based on a species of reptilian and a practical joke object.

* Pranktile King Cobrat (Ace)

This EARTH monster is based on a king cobra and fake vomit. Its name is based on a combination of the words "king cobra" and "brat".

* Pranktile Crocoshades

This WATER monster is based on a crocodile and Groucho glasses. Its name is based on a combination of the words "crocodile" and "shades".

* Pranktile Cushell

This WIND monster is based on a softshell turtle and a whoopie cushion. Its name is based on a combination of the words "cushion" and "shell".

* Pranktile Hurrisen

This WIND monster is based on a flying lizard and a Harisen fan. Its name is based on a combination of the words "hurricane" and "Harisen".

* Pranktile Joy Buster

This LIGHT monster is based on a turtle and a joy buzzer. Its name is a combination of the words "joy buzzer" and "buster".

* Pranktile Snake Can

This EARTH monster is based on a snake and a snake nut can. Its name is a shortening of the snake nut can's name.

### Primitive Dragons

The **Primitive Dragons** are an archetype of DARK Dragon monsters primarily used by Yukiya Seiryuu. They are all based on skeletal dragons (with each member being a different type of dragon) and their names reference a bone-related word.

* Primitive Calcium Dragon (Ace, Fusion)

This monster takes the appearance of a bipedal, humanoid European dragon with pink gemstones on its wrists. Its overall design is an homage to Skullgreymon from Digimon while its head is based on the Undead head of the Hydra from Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure. The name contains calcium, a chemical element that is a major component of bones.

* Primitive Cartilage Dragon (Fusion, Evolved)

This monster is an enhanced version of Primitive Calcium Dragon, wearing armor covered in spikes.

* Primitive Femur Dragon (Fusion)

This monster takes the appearance of a four-headed Hydra.

* Primitive Wish Dragon (Fusion)

This monster takes the appearance of a skeletal Quetzalcoatl. The name is based on the wishbone.

* Primitive Fracture Dragon (Major)

This monster takes the appearance of a wingless, heavy-type dragon. Its design is an homage to the Earth Dragon from Dragonvale.

* Primitive Cranium Dragon

This monster takes the appearance of a serpentine dragon. Its design is an homage to Jormungandr from God of War.

* Primitive Jaw Dragon

This monster takes the appearance of a two-headed dragon. Its design is an homage to Zweilous from Pokemon.

* Primitive Marrow Dragon
* Primitive Spine Dragon

This monster takes the appearance of a Spinosaurus-like dragon. Its design is an homage to Zyudenryu Tobaspino from Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger.

* Primitive Skull Dragon

This monster takes the appearance of a wyvern with large wings. Its design is an homage to Rathalos from Monster Hunter.

### Sketch HERO

The **Sketch HEROes** are an archetype of Toon monsters. Each member is modelled after a character from an animated kids show.

* Sketch HERO Cerulean Cat (Ace)

This WATER Machine monster is modelled after Doraemon.

* Sketch HERO Absorbent Fellow (Major)

This WATER Aqua monster is modelled after Spongebob Squarepants.

* Sketch HERO Arbor Investigator

This EARTH Plant monster is modelled after Dipper Pines from Gravity Falls.

* Sketch HERO Adventurous Swordsman

This FIRE Warrior monster is modelled after Finn from Adventure Time.

* Sketch HERO Fearful Pet

This DARK Beast monster is modelled after Courage the Cowardly Dog.

* Sketch HERO Gemstone Defender

This EARTH Rock monster is modelled after Steven Universe.

* Sketch HERO Rescue Canine

This WATER Beast monster is modelled after PAW Patrol.

* Sketch HERO Tornado Hermit

This WIND Spellcaster monster is modelled after Aang from Avatar: The Last Airbender.

* Sketch HERO Turtle (Pendulum)

This EARTH Reptile monster is modelled after Leonardo from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

* Sketch HERO Tortoise (Pendulum)

This EARTH Reptile monster is modelled after Raphael from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

* Sketch HERO Sea Turtle (Pendulum)

This WATER Reptile monster is modelled after Michelangelo from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

* Sketch HERO Terrapin (Pendulum)

This EARTH Reptile monster is modelled after Donatello from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

### Soothseers

The **Soothseers** are an archetype of DARK Spellcaster Pendulum monsters primarily used by Yukiya Seiryuu. They are each named after a term related to problems with the eyes. Their name is a pun on "soothsayer" and "seer".

* Afterimage Soothseer *Wears magenta robes*
* Cataracts Soothseer *Wears purple robes*
* Double Vision Soothseer *Wears lavender robes*
* Dry Eyes Soothseer *Wears mulberry robes*
* Glaucoma Soothseer *Wears mauve robes*

### Sprites of Dance

The Sprites of Dance are an archetype of Fairy monsters primarily used by Usagi Tsukino. They are each based on a mythological fairy and named after a style of dancing.

* Queen Mab of the Bunny Hop (Ace, LIGHT)
* Banshee of the Ballet (DARK)
* Brownie of the Capoeira (LIGHT)
* Kelpie of the Hula (WATER)
* Kobold of the Tap (DARK) *Based on tapdancing*
* Leprechaun of the Break (LIGHT) *Based on breakdancing*

### Tyrant Spiders

The **Tyrant Spiders** are an archetype of Insect monsters primarily used by Sue Ragno. They are each based on a species of arachnid.

* Tyrant Spider Queen (Ace, DARK)

This monster's design is based on the Jorogumo and the onigumo spider.

* Tyrant Bubble Spider (WATER) *Based on the diving bell spider*
* Tyrant Orb Spider (WATER) *Based on the orbweaver spider*
* Tyrant Sun Spider (LIGHT) *Based on Solifuge*

### Vermillion Flare

**Vermillion Flare** is an archetype of FIRE Winged Beast monsters primarily used by Hyuga Akabane. They are each based on a bird species and are colored a shade of red or orange.

* Vermillion Flare Houou (Evolved, Synchro) *Based on the Fenghuang, Colored Orange*
* Vermillion Flare Phoenix (Ace, Synchro) *Colored Orange*
* Vermillion Flare Cardinal (Major) *Colored Ruby Red*
* Vermillion Flare Oilbird (Tuner) *Colored Madder Red*
* Vermillion Flare Chicken (Pendulum) *Colored Burgundy*
* Vermillion Flare Rooster (Pendulum) *Colored Maroon*
* Vermillion Flare Macaw *Colored Scarlet*
* Vermillion Flare Pelican *Colored Red*
* Vermillion Flare Turkey *Colored Pale Red*
* Vermillion Flare Vulture *Colored Crimson*

### Western Journey

**Western Journey** (*Saiyuki*, Western Journey) is an archetype of Warrior monsters primarily used by Natsuki Kameda. The archetype is overall based on the classic Chinese novel *Journey to the West*, with each character representing a particular character from the story. They are each armed with a different weapon and are named after a type of metal.

* Titanium Staff Wukong (XYZ, Boss)

This monster's design is based on Sun Wukong. This monster wields a bo staff and rides on a cloud.

* Ebony Hammer Tortoise (XYZ, Ace, EARTH)

This monster's design is based on the Black Tortoise, a medieval knight, and Sha Wujing. This monster wields a two-handed war hammer.

* Golden Halberd Boar (Major, EARTH)

This monster's design is based on a wild boar, a medieval knight, and Zhu Bajie. This monster wields a halberd.

* Brass Knuckle Bull (EARTH)

This monster's design is based on a bison, a medieval knight, and the Bull Demon King. This monster wields a pair of brass knuckles.

* Cobalt Spear Scorpion (EARTH)

This monster's design is based on a scorpion, a medieval squire, and the Scorpion Demoness. This monster wields a spear.

* Copper Bow Son (FIRE)

This monster's design is based on a medieval archer and the Red Boy. This monster wields a bow and arrow.

* Golden Horn Samurai (Pendulum, LIGHT)

This monster's design is based on a samurai and Kinkaku. This monster wields a war trumpet.

* Iron Bell Monk (LIGHT)

This monster's design is based on a Buddhist monk and Tang Sanzang. This monster wields a ceremonial handbell.

* Silver Bugle Samurai (Pendulum, LIGHT)

This monster's design is based on a samurai and Ginkaku. This monster wields a war trumpet.

* Zinc Scythe Skeleton (DARK)

This monster's design is based on a skeleton, a medieval knight, and Baigujing. This monster wields a war scythe.

### XK-Vaytion

**XK-Vaytion** is an archetype of EARTH Rock monsters. The archetype is overall based on golems, with each individual monster being based on a piece of construction equipment.

* XK-Vaytion Mountain Mover (Ace)

This monster takes the form of a large humanoid golem with elements of an excavator.

* XK-Vaytion Burial Remover

This monster takes the form of a bird-like golem with elements of a wrecking ball.

* XK-Vaytion Earthquake Rouser

This monster takes the form of an elderly bearded golem with elements of a jackhammer.

* XK-Vaytion Land Mover

This monster takes the form of a four-legged golem with elements of a dump truck.

## Trivia

* The name of this series is based on the title of Baka, while also referencing the series' dark tone.
* The city of Donjonryu was named after a continuation of the original series' Domino City, being named after a common game. Donjonryu literally translates from Japanese to 'Dungeon Dragon', which references the legendary tabletop game Dungeons & Dragons.
* Daifugo Dueling School is named after the Japanese name for the card game Tycoon.