Mermail HAT Decks
Mermail decks in the HAT format are competitive, leveraging powerful WATER monsters and synergy with Atlanteans. Check out our sample decklists and strategies for dominating the 2014 meta!
Mermail HAT Format Guide
Variants of the Mermail Deck
- Pure Mermail
- This version focuses solely on Mermail and Atlantean cards, leveraging their synergy to create powerful plays. It emphasizes quick access to key cards like Mermail Abyssmegalo and Atlantean Prince for OTK (One-Turn Kill) potential.
- Mermail Atlantean
- Combining the best of Mermail and Atlantean archetypes, this variant uses Atlanteans to trigger Mermail effects and vice versa. The deck capitalizes on discarding Atlantean monsters to activate their effects while summoning powerful Mermail monsters.
- Mermail Anti-Meta
- This build includes tech cards to counter the current meta decks. Cards like Maxx "C", Effect Veiler, and Droll & Lock Bird are commonly included to disrupt opponents' strategies while maintaining the core Mermail engine.
Top 10 Cards in Mermail Decks
- Mermail Abyssmegalo
- Essential for its ability to search Abyss-sphere and its OTK potential.
- Essential for its ability to search Abyss-sphere and its OTK potential.
- Mermail Abysslinde
- Crucial for special summoning any Mermail monster when destroyed.
- Crucial for special summoning any Mermail monster when destroyed.
- Atlantean Dragoons
- Searches Sea Serpent monsters and enables powerful combos.
- Searches Sea Serpent monsters and enables powerful combos.
- Neptabyss, the Atlantean Prince
- Central to many combos, providing both search and mill capabilities.
- Central to many combos, providing both search and mill capabilities.
- Mermail Abysspike
- Discards a Water monster to search another level 3 Water monster, aiding consistency.
- Discards a Water monster to search another level 3 Water monster, aiding consistency.
- Deep Sea Diva
- Enables easy Synchro plays, adding versatility to the deck.
- Enables easy Synchro plays, adding versatility to the deck.
- Moulinglacia the Elemental Lord
- Discards two cards from the opponent’s hand when summoned, offering significant disruption.
- Discards two cards from the opponent’s hand when summoned, offering significant disruption.
- Mermail Abyssteus
- Another discard outlet for Mermails, with strong search capabilities.
- Another discard outlet for Mermails, with strong search capabilities.
- Abyss-sphere
- Special summons a Mermail monster directly from the deck.
- Special summons a Mermail monster directly from the deck.
- Abyss-scale of the Mizuchi
- Provides spell negation and equips to any Mermail monster, adding control elements to the deck.
How to Play the Mermail Deck
- Opening Moves
- Start by summoning Neptabyss, the Atlantean Prince to search Atlantean Dragoons and begin setting up your graveyard. Follow up with Mermail Abysspike to discard and search for key combo pieces.
- Start by summoning Neptabyss, the Atlantean Prince to search Atlantean Dragoons and begin setting up your graveyard. Follow up with Mermail Abysspike to discard and search for key combo pieces.
- Mid-Game Strategy
- Use Mermail Abyssmegalo and Abyss-teus to apply pressure, leveraging their effects to search out key cards and continue extending your plays. Maintain control with Abyss-sphere and ensure you have counters for your opponent's moves.
- Use Mermail Abyssmegalo and Abyss-teus to apply pressure, leveraging their effects to search out key cards and continue extending your plays. Maintain control with Abyss-sphere and ensure you have counters for your opponent's moves.
- Finishing the Game
- Aim for OTKs using Moulinglacia the Elemental Lord and Deep Sea Diva to summon powerful Synchro monsters like White Aura Whale or Trishula, Dragon of the Ice Barrier. Utilize Abyss-scale of the Mizuchi to protect your plays and shut down opponent's spells.
Tips and Advice
- Adaptability: Mermail decks thrive on flexibility. Adjust your tech choices based on the current meta to stay competitive.
- Resource Management: Efficiently manage your hand and graveyard resources, particularly when using cards like Mermail Abyssmegalo and Moulinglacia the Elemental Lord.
- Combo Knowledge: Familiarize yourself with the deck’s extensive combo potential. Practice different sequences to understand how to respond to various board states.
Final Thoughts
The Mermail deck in the HAT format offers a dynamic and aggressive playstyle that can catch opponents off guard. Its ability to generate powerful boards and disrupt opponents makes it a formidable choice. With the right balance of aggression and control, Mermail decks can dominate in the HAT format.
Explore different variants and adjust your strategy to fit your playstyle and the current meta, ensuring that you stay ahead of the competition.
