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Retro formats are very popular in the Yugioh! community. These alternative formats to the mainline TCG\/OCG highlight different eras in the game’s history, letting players enjoy different stages of Yugioh!’s evolution. Many popular formats include Goat, HAT, TOSS, Edison, and one particular format: REDU. Let’s learn more about Yugioh REDU format!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is REDU?<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n
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So, what is REDU format? This popular alternate Yugioh! format is a Zexal-era format that highlights Xyz Summing. Set in September of 2012, this format uses the Master Rules 2, and includes cards up to “Return of the Duelist” – REDU. This format is also often called Wind-Up because of the crazy, iconic Wind-Up archetype deck with a low ceiling but great consistency. This format is praised for it’s deck variety, strategic gameplay, and card interaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

REDU Decks<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned above, Wind-Up was a very influential archetype at the time, but the format offers tons of options. Similar in feel to Edison format sometimes, REDU offers what Edison has and more. Popular REDU decks and archetypes include Dark World, Geargia, Agents, Chaos Dragon, HERO, Blackwing, Dino Rabbit, Six Samurai, Karakuri, Evol, Gladiator Beast, Lightsworn, Atlantean, and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to give this popular format a try, Dueling Nexus<\/a> is the place for you! DNX<\/a> offers casual and competitive play for Multiple different Yugioh! formats, including HAT, Edison, Charleston, Goat, TOSS, REDU and more! And it’s free! Register for a free account at DNX<\/a> today and gain instant access to all cards, all formats, and unlimited gameplay.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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