Edison Format Staples

Each era of Yugioh! is marked by changes in the meta, when one or more decks prove to be top performers in a format. But, there are always a few cards that stan out and continue to show up in a majority of decks no matter what archetype is chosen. These cards often stand the test of time and continue to see play year after year, format after format. These cards are often called “staples.”

What is a Staple?

A staple is any card that is generally always played in a deck, usually because its effect is too good to pass up or it is essential for a deck to reach its full potential. There are many generic staples for all formats of Yugioh! Cards like Solemn Judgement, Mystical Space Typhoon, Foolish Burial, and handtraps like Ash Blossom and Joyous Spring and Nibiru the Primal Being have been considered staples for many years. Sometimes staples fade out of favor, but they often return again, others have remained staples since their release.

Edison Staples

Like other formats, Edison has its own staples. Edison format has many, many staples that top decks will include no mater what they are playing. These staples are very commonly used in Edison decks and help polish the deck and bring it all together. Staples for Edison help the player deal with pesky threats, help draw, break the board, protect your own resources, deal with backrow, and much more!

Below is a list of some common Edison format staples. This is not an exhaustive list, but does include many of the most-used staples for the format. Try including these cards in your next Edison duel and see how they can change your game!

• Solemn Judgement
• Mystical Space Typhoon
• Compulsory Evacuation Device
• Giant Trunade
• Heavy Storm
• Gorz the Emissary of Darkness
• Tragoedia
• Honest
• Dimensional Prison
• Mirror Force
• Upstart Goblin
• Dandylion
• Card Trooper
• Cyber Dragon
• Foolish Burial
• Ryko, Lightsworn Hunter
• Plaguespreader Zombie
• Mind Control
• Brain Control
• Torrential Tribute
• Book of Moon
• Trap Dustshoot
• Chimeratech Fortress Dragon
• Goyo Guardian
• Bottomless Trap Hole
• Call of the Haunted
• Dark Armed Dragon
• Brionac, Dragon of the Ice Barrier
• Solidarity