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Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN) Deck Card Reviews

1. Set name and Set ID are fictional.
2. Cards below are from Starter Decks (5DS3 onward), Structure Decks (SDMM onward) and products related to them.
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN100)
Dark Scheme

TRAP / Normal Trap
Your opponent can discard 1 card to negate this card's effect, otherwise both players discard 2 cards, then draw 2 cards.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Gates_of_the_Underworld_Structure_Deck
Pros: Easy to play, supports Dark World (#20)
Cons: Summon requirement, poor effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN099)
The Gates of Dark World

SPELL / Field Spell
All Fiend-Type monsters gain 300 ATK and DEF. Once per turn: You can banish 1 Fiend-Type monster from your Graveyard; discard 1 Fiend-Type monster, then draw 1 card.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Gates_of_the_Underworld_Structure_Deck
Pros: Easy to play, searchable, supports Fiends and Dark World
Cons: Low stat boost, largely poor effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN098)
Ceruli, Guru of Dark World

DARK / Effect Monster / Level 1 / ATK 100 / DEF 300
(Fiend / Effect)

If this card is discarded to the Graveyard by a card effect: Special Summon this card from the Graveyard to your opponent's side of the field in face-up Defense Position. When this card is Special Summoned by the effect of a "Dark World" card: Your opponent must discard 1 card.
~Rarities: Super Rare

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Gates_of_the_Underworld_Structure_Deck
Pros: Easy to play, searchable, supports Dark World and Hand Destruction (#42)
Cons: Low DEF, poor effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN097)
Snoww, Unlight of Dark World

DARK / Effect Monster / Level 4 / ATK 1700 / DEF 0
(Fiend / Effect)

If this card is discarded to the Graveyard by a card effect: If it was discarded from your hand to your Graveyard by an opponent's card effect, you can target 1 monster in your opponent's Graveyard; add 1 "Dark World" card from your Deck to your hand, then Special Summon that target (if any) in face-up Defense Position.
~Rarities: Super Rare

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Gates_of_the_Underworld_Structure_Deck
Pros: Easy to play, supports Dark World
Cons: Poor stats, mostly poor effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN096)
Grapha, Dragon Lord of Dark World

DARK / Effect Monster / Level 8 / ATK 2700 / DEF 1800
(Fiend / Effect)

You can Special Summon this card (from your Graveyard) by returning 1 face-up "Dark World" monster you control to the hand, except "Grapha, Dragon Lord of Dark World". If this card is discarded to the Graveyard by a card effect: Target 1 card your opponent controls; destroy that target, then, if this card was discarded from your hand to your Graveyard by an opponent's card effect, look at 1 random card in your opponent's hand, then, if it was a monster, you can Special Summon it to your side of the field.
~Rarities: Ultra Rare

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Gates_of_the_Underworld_Structure_Deck
Pros: Easy to play, supports Dark World and Hand Destruction
Cons: Low DEF for Level, largely poor effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN095)
Machina Armored Unit

SPELL / Continuous Spell
Once per turn, when a Machine-Type monster is destroyed by battle and sent to your Graveyard, you can Special Summon 1 Machine-Type monster from your Deck that has the same Attribute and less ATK than the destroyed monster.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Machina_Mayhem_Structure_Deck
Pros: Easy to play, supports Machine
Cons: Can't Special Summon Machines with different Attributes or ATK, no other effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN094)
The Big Saturn

DARK / Effect Monster / Level 8 / ATK 2800 / DEF 2200
(Machine / Effect)

This card cannot be Special Summoned from the hand or Deck. Once per turn, during your Main Phase, you can discard 1 card and pay 1000 Life Points to have this card gain 1000 ATK until the End Phase. When this card is destroyed and sent to the Graveyard by an opponent's card effect, both players take damage equal to this card's ATK.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Machina_Mayhem_Structure_Deck
Pros: Easy to play, high ATK, somewhat useful effects
Cons: Low DEF for Level, can't be Special Summoned outside the Grave, deals ATK to both players
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN093)
Machina Force

EARTH / Effect Monster / Level 10 / ATK 4600 / DEF 4100
(Machine / Effect)

This card cannot be Normal Summoned or Set. This card cannot be Special Summoned except with "Commander Covington". This card cannot declare an attack unless you pay 1000 Life Points. You can send this card from the field to the Graveyard to select and Special Summon one each of "Machina Soldier", "Machina Sniper", and "Machina Defender" from your Graveyard.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Machina_Mayhem_Structure_Deck
Pros: Easy to play, high stats, somewhat useful last effect
Cons: Summon requirement, costs 1000 LP to attack, can't Special Summon trio from the hand or Deck
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN092)
Machina Defender

EARTH / Effect Monster / Level 4 / ATK 1200 / DEF 1800
(Machine / Flip / Effect)

FLIP: Add 1 "Commander Covington" from your Deck to your hand.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Machina_Mayhem_Structure_Deck
Pros: Easy to play, searchable, high DEF, supports Commander Covington
Cons: Must be Set for effect, no other effects, doesn't Special Summon
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN091)
Machina Sniper

EARTH / Effect Monster / Level 4 / ATK 1800 / DEF 800
(Machine / Effect)

"Machina" monsters cannot be attacked, except "Machina Sniper".
~Rarities: Common
From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Machina_Mayhem_Structure_Deck
Pros: Easy to play, high ATK, supports Machina
Cons: Low DEF, minimal effect, no other effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN090)
Machina Soldier

EARTH / Effect Monster / Level 4 / ATK 1600 / DEF 1500
(Machine / Effect)

When this card is Normal Summoned while you control no monsters, you can Special Summon 1 "Machina" monster from your hand, except "Machina Soldier".
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Machina_Mayhem_Structure_Deck
Pros: Easy to play, supports Machina
Cons: Low stats, can't Special Summon another copy, no other effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN089)
Commander Covington

EARTH / Effect Monster / Level 4 / ATK 1000 / DEF 600
(Machine / Effect)

You can send one face-up "Machina Soldier", "Machina Sniper", and "Machina Defender" you control to the Graveyard to Special Summon 1 "Machina Force" from your hand or your Deck.
~Rarities: Common
From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Machina_Mayhem_Structure_Deck
Pros: Easy to play, searchable, supports Machina
Cons: Low DEF, requires all 3 monsters to Special Summon Machina Force, no other effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN088)
Machina Peacekeeper

EARTH / Effect Monster / Level 2 / ATK 500 / DEF 400
(Machine / Union / Effect)

When this card on the field is destroyed and sent to the Graveyard, you can add 1 Union Monster from your Deck to your hand. Once per turn, during your Main Phase, you can equip this card to a Machine-Type monster you control as an Equip Card, OR unequip it to Special Summon this card in face-up Attack Position. (A monster can only be equipped with 1 Union Monster at a time. If the equipped monster would be destroyed, destroy this card instead.)
~Rarities: Super Rare
From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Machina_Mayhem_Structure_Deck
Pros: Easy to play, searchable, supports Machina
Cons: Low DEF, minimal effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN087)
Machina Gearframe

EARTH / Effect Monster / Level 4 / ATK 1800 / DEF 0
(Machine / Union / Effect)

"Machina Gearframe", from your Deck to your hand. Once per turn, during your Main Phase, you can equip this card to a Machine-Type monster you control as an Equip Card, OR unequip it to Special Summon this card in face-up Attack Position. (A monster can only be equipped with 1 Union Monster at a time. If the equipped monster would be destroyed, destroy this card instead.)
~Rarities: Super Rare
From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Machina_Mayhem_Structure_Deck
Pros: Easy to play, high ATK, supports Machina
Cons: 0 DEF, can't add a copy of itself, minimal effects otherwise
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN086)
Machina Fortress

EARTH / Effect Monster / Level 7 / ATK 2500 / DEF 1600
(Machine / Effect)

You can discard Machine-Type monster(s) whose total Levels equal 8 or more to Special Summon this card from your hand or Graveyard. When this card is destroyed by battle and sent to the Graveyard, select and destroy 1 card your opponent controls. When this face-up card you control is targeted by an opponent's Effect Monster's effect, look at your opponent's hand and discard 1 card from their hand.
~Rarities: Ultra Rare
From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Machina_Mayhem_Structure_Deck
Pros: Easy to play, supports Machine, can Special Summon itself
Cons: Poor stats for Level, mostly poor effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN085)
Gemini Soldier

WIND / Effect Monster / Level 2 / ATK 500 / DEF 300
(Warrior / Gemini / Effect)

This card is treated as a Normal Monster while face-up on the field or in the Graveyard. While this card is face-up on the field, you can Normal Summon it to have it be treated as an Effect Monster with this effect:
● Once per turn, if this card would be destroyed by battle, it is not destroyed. If this card battles, after damage calculation, you can Special Summon 1 Level 4 or lower Gemini monster from your Deck, except "Gemini Soldier".
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Warriors'_Strike_Structure_Deck
Pros: Easy to play, searchable, supports Gemini
Cons: Low DEF, must be Genimi Summoned for most effects, minimal bulleted effect
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN084)
Featherizer

WIND / Effect Monster / Level 2 / ATK 700 / DEF 1100
(Spellcaster / Effect)

When this card is destroyed by battle and sent to the Graveyard, you can send 1 Gemini monster from your Deck to the Graveyard and draw 1 card.
~Rarities: Super Rare

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Warriors'_Strike_Structure_Deck
Pros: Easy to play, searchable, supports Gemini
Cons: Low DEF, doesn't Special Summon, no other effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN083)
Evocator Chevalier

FIRE / Effect Monster / Level 4 / ATK 1900 / DEF 900
(Warrior / Gemini / Effect)

This card is treated as a Normal Monster while face-up on the field or in the Graveyard. While this card is face-up on the field, you can Normal Summon it to have it be treated as an Effect Monster with this effect:
● You can send 1 face-up Equip Card you control to the Graveyard to destroy 1 card your opponent controls.

~Rarities: Super Rare

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Warriors'_Strike_Structure_Deck
Pros: Easy to play, high ATK, supports Gemini
Cons: Low DEF, must be Genimi Summoned for most effects, minimal bulleted effect
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN082)
Phoenix Gearfried

FIRE / Effect Monster / Level 8 / ATK 2800 / DEF 2200
(Warrior / Gemini / Effect)

This card is treated as a Normal Monster while face-up on the field or in the Graveyard. While this card is face-up on the field, you can Normal Summon it to have it be treated as an Effect Monster with this effect:
● When your opponent activates a Spell Card, you can select 1 Gemini monster from your Graveyard and Special Summon it. Also, you can send 1 face-up Equip Card you control to the Graveyard to negate the activation of a Spell or Trap Card that targets a monster on the field, and destroy it.
~Rarities: Ultra Rare

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Warriors'_Strike_Structure_Deck
Pros: Easy to play, high ATK, supports Gemini
Cons: Low DEF for Level, must be Genimi Summoned for most effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN081)
Temple of the Kings

SPELL / Continuous Spell
The controller of this card can activate Trap Cards the same turn they are Set. If you control "Mystical Beast of Serket" and this card, you can send both to the Graveyard to Special Summon 1 monster from your hand, Deck or Extra Deck.
~Rarities: Ultra Rare
From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Structure_Deck:_Marik_(TCG)
Pros: Easy to play, pretty potent effects, supports Trap Cards
Cons: Forbidden in tournaments, costs 2 cards to Special Summon
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN080)
Mystical Beast of Serket

EARTH / Effect Monster / Level 6 / ATK 2500 / DEF 2000
(Fairy / Effect)

Destroy this card if you do not control "Temple of the Kings". Each time this card destroys a monster by battle, the destroyed monster is removed from play, and this card gains 500 ATK.
~Rarities: Ultra Rare

From:
https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Structure_Deck:_Marik_(TCG)
Pros: Easy to play, high ATK
Cons: Low DEF for Level, destroys itself if you don't control Temple of the Kings, low boost
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN079)
Pentestag

DARK / Link Monster / ATK 1600 / Link-2
Links: Top, Right and Bottom
(Cyberse / Link / Effect)
2 Effect Monsters
If your linked monster attacks a Defense Position monster, inflict piercing battle damage to your opponent.
~Rarities: Super Rare

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Codebreaker
Pros: Easy to play, somewhat useful effect
Cons: Low ATK for Link Rating, must link to a monster for effect, no other effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN078)
Transcode Talker

EARTH / Link Monster / ATK 2300 / Link-3
Links: Top, Right and Bottom
(Cyberse / Link / Effect)
2+ Effect Monsters
While this card is co-linked, it and its co-linked monsters gain 500 ATK, also your opponent cannot target any of them with card effects. You can target 1 Link-3 or lower Cyberse Link Monster in your GY, except "Transcode Talker"; Special Summon it to your zone this card points to. You cannot Special Summon monsters the turn you activate this effect, except Cyberse monsters. You can only use this effect of "Transcode Talker" once per turn.
~Rarities: Ultra Rare

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Codebreaker
Pros: Easy to play, supports Cyberse Links
Cons: Low ATK for Link Rating, Link-3, low boost, can't Special Summon non-Links or non-Cyberse
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN077)
Cynet Recovery

SPELL / Continuous Spell
If a Link Monster(s) you control is destroyed by battle or an opponent's card effect: You can target 1 monster in your GY, except a Link Monster; Special Summon it in Defense Position. You can only use this effect of "Cynet Recovery" once per turn.
~Rarities: Super Rare

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Codebreaker
Pros: Easy to play
Cons: Can't revive Links, requires your Link(s) to be destroyed, no other effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN076)
Cyberse White Hat

LIGHT / Effect Monster / Level 6 / ATK 1800 / DEF 2400
(Cyberse / Effect)

If you control 2 or more monsters with the same Type, you can Special Summon this card (from your hand). You can only Special Summon "Cyberse White Hat" once per turn this way. If this card is sent to the GY as Link Material: You can make all monsters your opponent currently controls lose 1000 ATK until the end of this turn.
~Rarities: Ultra Rare

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Codebreaker
Pros: Easy to play, supports Decks with 1 Monster Type
Cons: Poor stats for Level, minimal effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN075)
Widget Kid

EARTH / Effect Monster / Level 3 / ATK 1500 / DEF 900
(Cyberse / Effect)

If this card is Normal or Special Summoned: You can Special Summon 1 Cyberse monster from your hand in Defense Position. You can only use this effect of "Widget Kid" once per turn.
~Rarities: Super Rare

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Codebreaker
Pros: Easy to play, searchable, supports Cyberse
Cons: Low DEF, no other effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN074)
Texchanger

DARK / Effect Monster / Level 1 / ATK 100 / DEF 100
(Cyberse / Effect)

Once per turn, when your monster is targeted for an attack: You can negate the attack, then Special Summon 1 Cyberse Normal Monster from your hand, Deck, or GY.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Codebreaker
Pros: Easy to play, searchable, supports Cyberse Normal Monsters
Cons: Low DEF, no other effects, can't Special Summon other Cyberse monsters
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN073)
Leotron

EARTH / Normal Monster / Level 4 / ATK 2000 / DEF 0
(Cyberse / Normal)

A territorial electronic monster that guards its own domain.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Codebreaker
Pros: Easy to play, high ATK for Level
Cons: 0 DEF, is a Normal Monster
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN072)
Link Spider

EARTH / Link Monster / ATK 1000 / Link-1
Links: Bottom
(Cyberse / Link / Effect)
1 Normal Monster
Once per turn: You can Special Summon 1 Level 4 or lower Normal Monster from your hand to your zone this card points to.
~Rarities: Super Rare

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Link_Strike
Pros: Easy to play, supports low-Level Normal Monsters
Cons: Low ATK, can't Special Summon Level 5+, no other effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN071)
Honeybot

LIGHT / Link Monster / ATK 1900 / Link-2
Links: Left and Right
(Cyberse / Link / Effect)
2 Cyberse monsters
Neither player can target monsters this card points to with card effects, and those monsters cannot be destroyed by battle.
~Rarities: Super Rare

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Link_Strike
Pros: Easy to play, supports linked monsters
Cons: Low ATK for Link-Rating, minimal effect, no other effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN070)
Cynet Universe

SPELL / Field Spell
All Link Monsters you control gain 300 ATK. Once per turn: You can target 1 monster in the GY; shuffle it into the Deck. If this card on the field is destroyed by a card effect: Send all monsters in the Extra Monster Zones to the GY.
~Rarities: Common
From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Link_Strike
Pros: Easy to play, searchable, supports Links, somewhat potent last effect
Cons: Low boost, last effect applies to both players
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN069)
Linkslayer

EARTH / Effect Monster / Level 5 / ATK 2000 / DEF 600
(Cyberse / Effect)

If you control no monsters, you can Special Summon this card (from your hand). Once per turn: You can discard up to 2 cards, then target that many Spells/Traps on the field; destroy them.
~Rarities: Ultra Rare
From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Link_Strike
Pros: Easy to play
Cons: Poor stats for Level, poor other effect
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN068)
RAM Clouder

LIGHT / Effect Monster / Level 4 / ATK 1800 / DEF 1000
(Cyberse / Effect)

You can Tribute 1 monster, then target 1 Cyberse monster in your GY; Special Summon it. You can only use this effect of "RAM Clouder" once per turn.
~Rarities: Super Rare
From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Link_Strike
Pros: Easy to play, high ATK, supports Cyberse
Cons: Low DEF, costs itself to Special Summon, no other effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN067)
Draconnet

DARK / Effect Monster / Level 3 / ATK 1400 / DEF 1200
(Cyberse / Effect)

When this card is Normal Summoned: You can Special Summon 1 Level 2 or lower Normal Monster from your hand or Deck in Defense Position.
~Rarities: Common
From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Link_Strike
Pros: Easy to play, searchable, supports low-Level Normal Monsters
Cons: Low DEF, can't Special Summon Level 3+, no other effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN066)
Bitron

EARTH / Normal Monster / Level 2 / ATK 200 / DEF 2000
(Cyberse / Normal)

A new species found in electronic space. There's not much information on it.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Link_Strike
Pros: Easy to play, searchable, high DEF
Cons: Normal Monster
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN065)
Performapal Show Down

TRAP / Normal Trap
Target any number of face-up monsters your opponent controls, up to the number of face-up Spell Cards you control; change those monsters to face-down Defense Position.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Yuya
Pros: Easy to play, somewhat useful effect
Cons: Does nothing if you control other cards, no other effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN064)
Smile World

SPELL / Normal Spell
All face-up monsters currently on the field gain 100 ATK for each monster currently on the field, until the end of this turn.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Yuya
Pros: Easy to play
Cons: Very poor effect, no other effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN063)
Performapal Dramatic Theater

SPELL / Field Spell
Monsters you control gain 200 ATK for monster you control with a different Type. Once per turn, if you control 4 "Performapal" monsters with different Types: You can Special Summon 1 "Odd-Eyes" monster from  your hand, Deck, or Graveyard.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Yuya
Pros: Easy to play, searchable, supports Performapal and Odd-Eyes
Cons: Strict effect requirement, low ATK boost
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN062)
Performapal Teeter Totter Hopper

EARTH / Effect Monster / Level 4 / ATK 100 / DEF 1200
(Insect / Effect)

The first time this Special Summoned card would be destroyed by battle each turn, it is not destroyed. Once per turn, during your opponent's End Phase: You can target 1 Level 3 or lower "Performapal" monster in your Graveyard; send this card to the Graveyard, and if you do, add that monster to your hand. If a "Performapal" monster is sent from the hand to your Graveyard (except during the Damage Step), while this card is in your Graveyard: You can Special Summon this card. You can only use this effect of "Performapal Teeter Totter Hopper" once per turn.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Yuya
Pros: Easy to play, searchable, supports Performapal
Cons: Low DEF, minimal effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN061)
Performapal Longphone Bull

EARTH / Effect Monster / Level 4 / ATK 1600 / DEF 1200
(Beast / Effect)

If this card is Special Summoned: You can add 1 "Performapal" monster from your Deck to your hand, except a Pendulum Monster. You can only use this effect of "Performapal Longphone Bull" once per turn.
~Rarities: Super Rare

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Yuya
Pros: Easy to play, supports Performapal
Cons: Low stats, can't add Pendulums, can't Special Summon, doesn't work if Normal Summoned, no other effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN060)
Performapal Parrotrio

WIND / Pendulum Monster / Level 3 / ATK 500 / DEF 500
Pendulum Effect(s) / Pendulum Scale 2
Once per turn, if you control a "Performapal", "Magician", or "Odd-Eyes" card in your other Pendulum Zone, except "Performapal Parrotrio": You can make this card's Pendulum Scale become 7 until the end of this turn.
(Winged Beast / Pendulum / Effect)
When this card is destroyed by battle: You can Special Summon 1 "Performapal" monster from your Deck, except a Pendulum Monster.
~Rarities: Super Rare
From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Yuya
Pros: Easy to play, searchable, supports Performapal, Magician and Odd-Eyes, low Scale
Cons: Low DEF, minimal effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN059)
Performapal Momoncarpet

EARTH / Pendulum Monster / Level 3 / ATK 1000 / DEF 100
Pendulum Effect(s) / Pendulum Scale 7
Unless you have a card in your other Pendulum Zone, destroy this card. While this card is in the Pendulum Zone, any battle damage you take becomes halved.
(Beast / Pendulum / Flip / Effect)
FLIP: You can target 1 Set card on the field; destroy it. If this card is Special Summoned: You can change it to face-down Defense Position.
~Rarities: Super Rare
From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Yuya
Pros: Easy to play, searchable, high Pendulum Scale
Cons: Low DEF, poor effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN058)
Performapal Swincobra

EARTH / Pendulum Monster / Level 4 / ATK 300 / DEF 1800
Pendulum Effect(s) / Pendulum Scale 2

Once per turn, when a monster you control inflicts battle damage to your opponent: You can send the top card of your opponent's Deck to the Graveyard.
(Reptile / Pendulum / Effect)
This card can attack your opponent directly. If this card attacks, it is changed to Defense Position at the end of the Battle Phase.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Yuya
Pros: Easy to play, searchable, high DEF, low Pendulum Scale
Cons: Low DEF, minimal effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN057)
Performapal King Bear

EARTH / Pendulum Monster / Level 6 / ATK 2200 / DEF 1000
Pendulum Effect(s) / Pendulum Scale 7

Once per turn, during the End Phase, if this card was activated this turn: You can destroy this card, and if you do, add 1 Level 7 or higher monster to your hand, that is either in your Graveyard or face-up in your Extra Deck.
(Beast-Warrior / Pendulum / Effect)
Cannot be destroyed by Spell/Trap effects while in face-up Attack Position. This card gains 100 ATK for each "Performapal" card you control, during your Battle Phase only.
~Rarities: Ultra Rare

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Yuya
Pros: Easy to play, supports Performapal, high Pendulum Scale
Cons: Poor stats for Level, minimal effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN056)
Performapal Sleight Hand Magician

LIGHT / Effect Monster / Level 7 / ATK 2500 / DEF 2000
(Spellcaster / Effect)

You can Special Summon this card (from your hand) by Tributing 1 "Performapal" monster, except a Pendulum Monster. Once per turn: You can discard 1 card, then target 1 face-up card on the field; destroy it.
~Rarities: Ultra Rare
From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Yuya
Pros: Easy to play, supports Performapal
Cons: Poor stats for Level, minimal effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN055)
Odd-Eyes Saber Dragon

LIGHT / Effect Monster / Level 7 / ATK 2800 / DEF 2000
(Dragon / Effect)

If this card is in your hand: You can Tribute 1 LIGHT monster; send 1 "Odd-Eyes Dragon" from your hand, Deck, or your side of the field to the Graveyard, and if you do, Special Summon this card. When this card destroys a monster by battle and sends it to the Graveyard: You can destroy 1 monster your opponent controls.
~Rarities: Secret Rare

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Saber_Force_Starter_Deck
Pros: Easy to play, high ATK, supports LIGHT
Cons: Low DEF for Level, minimal effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN054)
D/D/D Dragon King Pendragon

DARK / Effect Monster / Level 7 / ATK 2600 / DEF 2400
(Fiend / Effect)

If this card is in your hand: You can Tribute 1 Dragon-Type monster and 1 other Fiend-Type monster from your hand and/or your side of the field; Special Summon this card. Once per turn: You can discard 1 card; this card gains 500 ATK, then you can destroy 1 Spell/Trap Card on the field. This ATK increase lasts until the end of this turn.
~Rarities: Secret Rare

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Dark_Legion_Starter_Deck
Pros: Easy to play, supports Dragons
Cons: Low stats for Level, minimal effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN053)
Sorcerous Spell Wall

SPELL / Field Spell
All monsters you control gain 300 ATK during your turn only. All monsters you control gain 300 DEF during your opponent's turn only.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Super_Starter:_Space-Time_Showdown
Pros: Easy to play
Cons: Very poor effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN052)
Green Turtle Summoner

WATER / Effect Monster / Level 3 / ATK 400 / DEF 1500
(Spellcaster / Flip / Effect)

FLIP: Target 1 monster your opponent controls; destroy it.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Super_Starter:_Space-Time_Showdown
Pros: Easy to play, searchable
Cons: Low DEF, must be Set for effect, no other effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN051)
White Tiger Summoner

EARTH / Effect Monster / Level 3 / ATK 1000 / DEF 1700
(Spellcaster / Effect)

When this card is Normal Summoned: You can Special Summon 1 Level 4 or lower Normal Monster from your hand. All monsters you control gain 100 ATK and DEF.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Super_Starter:_Space-Time_Showdown
Pros: Easy to play, searchable, supports Normal Monsters
Cons: Low DEF and boost, can't Special Summon other monsters
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN050)
Red Sparrow Summoner

FIRE / Effect Monster / Level 4 / ATK 1600 / DEF 1300
(Spellcaster / Effect)

When this card you control is destroyed by battle with an opponent's attacking monster and sent to your Graveyard: You can Special Summon 1 Warrior-Type monster with 1500 or less ATK from your Deck in Attack Position.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Super_Starter:_Space-Time_Showdown
Pros: Easy to play, supports Warriors
Cons: Low stats, must be destroyed by battle, Special Summons in Attack Mode
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN049)
Blue Dragon Summoner

WIND / Effect Monster / Level 4 / ATK 1500 / DEF 600
(Spellcaster / Effect)

If this card is sent from the field to the Graveyard: You can add 1 Dragon, Warrior, or Spellcaster-Type Normal Monster from your Deck to your hand.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Super_Starter:_Space-Time_Showdown
Pros: Easy to play, searchable, supports Normal Monsters
Cons: Low DEF, doesn't Special Summon, can't add Effect Monsters
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN048)
Golden Dragon Summoner

LIGHT / Effect Monster / Level 4 / ATK 1000 / DEF 1000
(Dragon / Effect)

You can Tribute 1 monster, then target 1 monster on the field; return it to the hand. You can only use this effect of "Golden Dragon Summoner" once per turn.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Super_Starter:_Space-Time_Showdown
Pros: Easy to play, searchable
Cons: Low DEF, poor effect, costs a monster, no otherr effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN047)
Hydrotortoise, the Empowered Warrior

WATER / Effect Monster / Level 3 / ATK 1400 / DEF 900
(Warrior / Flip / Effect)

FLIP: Target 1 Spell/Trap Card your opponent controls; destroy it.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Super_Starter:_Space-Time_Showdown
Pros: Easy to play, searchable
Cons: Low DEF, poor effect, must be Set for effect, no otherr effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN046)
Terratiger, the Empowered Warrior

EARTH / Effect Monster / Level 4 / ATK 1800 / DEF 1200
(Warrior / Effect)

When this card is Normal Summoned: You can Special Summon 1 Level 4 or lower Normal Monster from your hand in Defense Position.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Super_Starter:_Space-Time_Showdown
Pros: Easy to play, high ATK, supports Normal Monsters
Cons: Low DEF, can't Special Summon Effect Monsters or Level 5+ Normal Monsters, no other effects, must be Normal Summoned
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN045)
Arnis, the Empowered Warrior

FIRE / Effect Monster / Level 4 / ATK 1700 / DEF 1200
(Warrior / Effect)

When this card you control is destroyed by battle with an opponent's attacking monster and sent to your Graveyard: You can Special Summon 1 Spellcaster-Type monster with 1500 or less ATK from your Deck in Attack Position.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Super_Starter:_Space-Time_Showdown
Pros: Easy to play, supports Spellcasters
Cons: Low stats, must be destroyed by battle, Special Summons in Attack Mode, no other effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN044)
Ventdra, the Empowered Warrior

WIND / Effect Monster / Level 5 / ATK 2000 / DEF 800
(Warrior / Effect)

This card can attack your opponent directly. If this card is sent from the field to the Graveyard: You can target 1 Dragon, Warrior, or Spellcaster-Type Normal Monster in your Graveyard; add it to your hand.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Super_Starter:_Space-Time_Showdown
Pros: Easy to play, supports Normal Monsters, can attack directly
Cons: Low stats for Level, doesn't Special Summon, can't retrieve Effect Monsters
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN043)
Aether, the Empowering Dragon

LIGHT / Effect Monster / Level 6 / ATK 2300 / DEF 1600
(Dragon / Effect)

When this card is Pendulum Summoned: You can target 1 card on the field; return it to the hand. You can only use this effect of "Aether, the Empowering Dragon" once per turn.
~Rarities: Common

From:
https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Super_Starter:_Space-Time_Showdown
Pros: Easy to play
Cons: Low stats for Level, minimal effect, no other effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN042)
Puzzle Reborn

TRAP / Normal Trap
If exactly 1 monster you control (and no other cards) is destroyed by a card effect: Target that monster; Special Summon that target.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Super_Starter:_V_for_Victory
Pros: Easy to play
Cons: Can't revive other monsters in your Grave or ones destroyed in battle, no other effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN041)
Swords of Burning Light

SPELL / Continuous Spell
While you control no monsters, monsters your opponent controls cannot declare attacks. If you control a monster, or if your opponent has 5 or more cards in their hand, destroy this card.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Super_Starter:_V_for_Victory
Pros: Easy to play
Cons: Risky effect, destroys itself if you control a monster, no other effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN040)
Caligo Claw Crow

DARK / Effect Monster / Level 2 / ATK 900 / DEF 600
(Winged Beast / Effect)

If you control a DARK monster, you can Special Summon this card (from your hand). You can only Special Summon "Caligo Claw Crow" once per turn this way.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Super_Starter:_V_for_Victory
Pros: Easy to play, searchable, supports DARK
Cons: Low DEF, no other effects, can't Special Summon more than 1 copy per turn
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN039)
Magical Undertaker

DARK / Effect Monster / Level 2 / ATK 400 / DEF 400
(Spellcaster / Flip / Effect)

FLIP: You can target 1 Level 4 or lower Spellcaster-Type monster in your Graveyard; Special Summon that target.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Super_Starter:_V_for_Victory
Pros: Easy to play, searchable, supports low-Level Spellcasters
Cons: Low DEF, must be Set for effect, can't revive Level 5+, no other effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN038)
Gagaga Child

DARK / Effect Monster / Level 2 / ATK 800 / DEF 1200
(Spellcaster / Effect)

If you control a "Gagaga" monster other than "Gagaga Child", you can Special Summon this card (from your hand). When you do: You can target 1 "Gagaga" monster you control with a different Level than this card; this card's Level becomes the Level of that monster. You cannot conduct your Battle Phase the turn you activate this effect.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Super_Starter:_V_for_Victory
Pros: Easy to play, searchable, supports Gagaga
Cons: Low DEF, must Special Summon itself to do anything, prevents your Battle Phase the turn it Special Summons itself
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN037)
Maestroke the Symphony Djinn

DARK / Xyz Monster / Rank 4 / ATK 1800 / DEF 2300
(Fiend / Xyz / Effect)

2 Level 4 monsters
Once per turn: You can detach 1 Xyz Material from this card to target 1 face-up Attack Position monster your opponent controls; change it to face-down Defense Position. If a face-up "Djinn" Xyz Monster you control would be destroyed, you can detach 1 Xyz Material from that monster instead.
~Rarities: Super Rare

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Xyz_Symphony
Pros: Easy to play, supports Djinn Xyz
Cons: Low stats for Rank, minimal effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN036)
Melomelody the Brass Djinn

LIGHT / Xyz Monster / Rank 3 / ATK 1400 / DEF 1600
(Fiend / Xyz / Effect)

2 Level 3 monsters
Once per turn: You can detach 1 Xyz Material from this card to target 1 face-up "Djinn" Xyz Monster you control; this turn, that monster can attack twice during each Battle Phase.
~Rarities: Super Rare

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Xyz_Symphony
Pros: Easy to play, supports Djinn Xyz
Cons: Low stats, minimal effect, no other effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN035)
Temptempo the Precussion Djinn

EARTH / Xyz Monster / Rank 3 / ATK 1700 / DEF 1000
(Fiend / Xyz / Effect)

2 Level 3 monsters
Once per turn, during either player's turn: You can detach 1 Xyz Material from this card to target 1 Xyz Monster your opponent controls; detach 1 Xyz Material from that monster, and all face-up "Djinn" Xyz Monsters you currently control gain 500 ATK.
~Rarities: Super Rare

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Xyz_Symphony
Pros: Easy to play, supports Djinn Xyz
Cons: Low stats, poor effect, no other effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN034)
Muzurhythem the String Djinn

WIND / Xyz Monster / Rank 3 / ATK 1500 / DEF 1000
(Fiend / Xyz / Effect)

2 Level 3 monsters
During the Damage Step, when a "Djinn" Xyz Monster you control is attacking an opponent's monster: You can detach 1 Xyz Material from this card; the attacking monster's ATK is doubled until the End Phase. The effect of "Muzurhythm the String Djinn" can only be used once per turn.
~Rarities: Super Rare

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Xyz_Symphony
Pros: Easy to play, supports Djinn Xyz
Cons: Low stats, minimal effect, no other effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN033)
Grenosaurus

FIRE / Xyz Monster / Rank 3 / ATK 2000 / DEF 1900
(Dinosaur / Xyz / Effect)

2 Level 3 monsters
When this card destroys an opponent's monster by battle and sends it to the Graveyard: You can detach 1 Xyz Material from this card; inflict 1000 damage to your opponent.
~Rarities: Super Rare

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Dawn_of_the_Xyz
Pros: Easy to play, high stats for Rank
Cons: Minimal burn damage, no other effects, must win battles to deal effect damage
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN032)
Gachi Gachi Gantetsu

EARTH / Xyz Monster / Rank 2 / ATK 500 / DEF 1800
(Rock / Xyz / Effect)

2 Level 2 monsters
If this face-up card would be destroyed, you can detach 1 Xyz Material from this card instead. Face-up monsters you control gain 200 ATK and DEF for each Xyz Material attached to this card.
~Rarities: Super Rare

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Dawn_of_the_Xyz
Pros: Easy to play, high DEF for Rank
Cons: Low stat boost, minimal other effect
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN031)
Xyz Effect

TRAP / Normal Trap
When you Xyz Summon a monster: You can target 1 card on the field; destroy it.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Dawn_of_the_Xyz
Pros: Easy to play, supports Xyz Summons
Cons: Minimal effect, no other effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN030)
Xyz Energy

SPELL / Normal Spell
Detach 1 Xyz Material you control to target 1 face-up monster your opponent controls; destroy that target.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Dawn_of_the_Xyz
Pros: Easy to play
Cons: Poor effect, no other effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN029)
Harmonic Waves

SPELL / Normal Spell
Target 1 face-up monster on the field; it becomes Level 4 until the End Phase.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Dawn_of_the_Xyz
Pros: Easy to play, supports Xyz Summons
Cons: No other effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN028)
Blustering Winds

SPELL / Normal Spell
Target 1 face-up monster you control; it gains 1000 ATK and DEF until your next Standby Phase.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Dawn_of_the_Xyz
Pros: Easy to play
Cons: Temporary ATK boost, no other effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN027)
Shine Knight

LIGHT / Effect Monster / Level 4 / ATK 400 / DEF 1900
(Warrior / Effect)

This card is Level 4 while in face-up Defense Position.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Dawn_of_the_Xyz
Pros: Easy to play, searchable, high DEF, supports Xyz Summons
Cons: Doesn't apply if in Attack Position, no other effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN026)
Tenshin

LIGHT / Effect Monster / Level 2 / ATK 800 / DEF 100
(Fairy / Effect)

This card gains 400 ATK for each face-up Level 2 monster you control.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Dawn_of_the_Xyz
Pros: Easy to play, searchable, supports Level 2
Cons: Low DEF and ATK boost, no other effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN025)
Key Man the Key Warrior

EARTH / Effect Monster / Level 2 / ATK 1000 / DEF 500
(Warrior / Effect)

Once per turn, during your Main Phase: You can make this card Level 3 until the End Phase.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Dawn_of_the_Xyz
Pros: Easy to play, searchable, supports Xyz Summons
Cons: Low DEF, no other effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN024)
Speed Bird

WIND / Effect Monster / Level 4 / ATK 1200 / DEF 1000
(Winged Beast / Effect)

When this card is destroyed by battle and sent to the Graveyard: You can target 2 Level 2 monsters in your Graveyard; Special Summon them, but their effects are negated.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Dawn_of_the_Xyz
Pros: Easy to play, searchable, supports Level 2
Cons: Low DEF, negates revived monsters' effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN023)
Feedback Warrior

EARTH / Effect Monster / Level 3 / ATK 800 / DEF 700
(Warrior / Effect)

When this card is Normal or Special Summoned: You can target 1 face-up monster you control; it becomes Level 3.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Dawn_of_the_Xyz
Pros: Easy to play, searchable, supports Xyz Summons
Cons: Low DEF, minimal effect, no other effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN022)
Ganbara Knight

LIGHT / Effect Monster / Level 4 / ATK 0 / DEF 1800
(Warrior / Effect)

When this face-up Attack Position card is targeted for an attack: You can change it to Defense Position.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Dawn_of_the_Xyz
Pros: Easy to play, searchable, high DEF
Cons: Must be in Attack Mode when attacked for effect, no other effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN021)
X-Saber Wayne

EARTH / Synchro Monster / Level 5 / ATK 2100 / DEF 400
(Warrior / Synchro / Effect)

1 Tuner + 1 or more non-Tuner monsters
When this card is Synchro Summoned, you can Special Summon 1 Level 4 or lower Warrior-Type monster from your hand.
~Rarities: Super Rare

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Duelist_Toolbox
Pros: Easy to play, supports Warrior
Cons: Low stats for Level, doesn't work when Special Summoned, no other effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN020)
Junk Destroyer

EARTH / Synchro Monster / Level 8 / ATK 2600 / DEF 2500
(Warrior / Synchro / Effect)

"Junk Synchron" + 1 or more non-Tuner monsters
When this card is Synchro Summoned, you can select and destroy cards on the field, up to the number of non-Tuner monsters used as Synchro Material Monsters for this card.
~Rarities: Ultra Rare

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Duelist_Toolbox
Pros: Easy to play, somewhat potent effect
Cons: Low stats for Level, doesn't work when Special Summoned, no other effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN019)
Wild Tornado

TRAP / Normal Trap
Select 1 face-up card in the Spell & Trap Card Zones and destroy it. The controller of the destroyed card can then Set 1 Spell or Trap Card from their hand. If this Set card is destroyed and sent to the Graveyard, select and destroy 1 face-up card on the field.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Duelist_Toolbox
Pros: Easy to play
Cons: Poor effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN018)
Half Shut

SPELL / Quick-Play Spell
Select 1 face-up monster on the field. That monster cannot be destroyed by battle this turn, and its ATK is halved until the End Phase of this turn.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Duelist_Toolbox
Pros: Easy to play, is a Quick-Play Spell
Cons: Only half benefits your monster, lasts 1 turn, no other effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN017)
Rapid Warrior

WIND / Effect Monster / Level 4 / ATK 1200 / DEF 200
(Warrior / Effect)

During your Main Phase 1, you can activate this card's effect. If you do, it can attack your opponent directly this turn. Other monsters cannot attack during the turn you activate this effect.
~Rarities: Super Rare

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Duelist_Toolbox
Pros: Easy to play, searchable, can attack directly
Cons: Low DEF, prevents your other attacks the turn its effect is used
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN016)
Road Warrior

LIGHT / Synchro Monster / Level 8 / ATK 3000 / DEF 1500
(Warrior / Synchro / Effect)

"Road Synchron" + 2 or more non-Tuner monsters
Once per turn, you can Special Summon 1 Level 2 or lower Warrior or Machine-Type monster from your Deck.
~Rarities: Ultra Rare

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Yu-Gi-Oh!_5Ds_2009
Pros: Easy to play, high ATK, supports Level 2 Warrior and Machines
Cons: Low DEF for Level, no other effects, can't Special Summon from the hand or Level 3 or higher monsters
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN015)
Gotttoms' Emergency Call

TRAP / Normal Trap
Activate only if there is a face-up "X-Saber" monster(s) on the field. Select 2 "X-Saber" monsters in either player's Graveyard(s). Special Summon those monsters to your side of the field.
~Rarities: Common

From:
https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Yu-Gi-Oh!_5Ds_2009
Pros: Easy to play, supports X-Sabers
Cons: Can't revive 1 X-Saber or Special Summon from other places, no other effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN014)
Pride of the Weak

SPELL / Continuous Spell
When a Level 2 or lower monster you control destroys an opponent's monster by battle and sends it to the Graveyard, if you have no cards in your hand, draw 2 cards.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Yu-Gi-Oh!_5Ds_2009
Pros: Easy to play, supports Level 2 or less
Cons: Poor effect, no other effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN013)
X-Saber Galahad

EARTH / Effect Monster / Level 4 / ATK 1800 / DEF 800
(Warrior / Effect)

If this card attacks an opponent's monster, this card gains 300 ATK during the Damage Step only. If this card is attacked by an opponent's monster, this card loses 500 ATK during the Damage Step only. When this card is selected as an attack target, you can Tribute another "Saber" monster to negate the attack.
~Rarities: Common

From:
https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Yu-Gi-Oh!_5Ds_2009
Pros: Easy to play, high ATK, somewhat useful effects
Cons: Low DEF, low boost when attacking, loses ATK when attacked, costs a monster to negate attacks
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN012)
Powered Tuner

WATER / Effect Monster / Level 4 / ATK 1400 / DEF 1000
(Dragon / Effect)

This card gains 500 ATK for each face-up Tuner monster on the field.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Yu-Gi-Oh!_5Ds_2009
Pros: Easy to play, searchable
Cons: Low DEF and ATK boost, no other effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN011)
Road Synchron

LIGHT / Effect Monster / Level 4 / ATK 1600 / DEF 800
(Machine / Tuner / Effect)

If this card is used for the Synchro Summon of a monster other than "Road Warrior", its Level is decreased by 2. If this card attacks, at the end of the Damage Step, increase its Level by 1 until the End Phase.
From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Yu-Gi-Oh!_5Ds_2009
Pros: Easy to play, Tuner monster
Cons: Low stats, poor effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN010)
X-Saber Anu Piranha

EARTH / Normal Monster / Level 4 / ATK 1800 / DEF 1100
(Warrior / Normal)

A female X-Saber Warrior, known for her graceful attacks and calm decision making in battle. Her ambition is merciless, and strikes fear in the hearts of her enemies.
~Rarities: Common
From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Starter_Deck:_Yu-Gi-Oh!_5Ds_2009
Pros: Easy to play, high ATK
Cons: Low DEF, Normal Monster
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN009)
Gentlemander

LIGHT / Effect Monster / Level 4 / ATK 1200 / DEF 1000
(Reptile / Effect)

When an opponent's monster declares an attack: You can Special Summon this card from your hand. Your opponent cannot attack any monsters except this one.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Super_Starter_Power-Up_Pack
Pros: Easy to play, searchable
Cons: Low DEF for Level, minimal effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN008)
Crane Crane

EARTH / Effect Monster / Level 3 / ATK 300 / DEF 900
(Winged Beast / Effect)

When this card is Normal Summoned: You can target 1 Level 3 monster in your Graveyard; Special Summon that target. Its effects are negated. You can only use the effect of "Crane Crane" once per turn.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Super_Starter_Power-Up_Pack
Pros: Easy to play, searchable, supports Level 3
Cons: Low DEF, minimal effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN007)
Bite Bug

EARTH / Effect Monster / Level 3 / ATK 300 / DEF 1000
(Insect / Effect)

If your opponent controls a face-up Xyz Monster, you can Special Summon this card (from your hand). When you do: Target 1 monster your opponent controls; that monster loses 300 ATK.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Super_Starter_Power-Up_Pack
Pros: Easy to play, searchable, supports Xyz Monsters
Cons: Low DEF, poor effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN006)
Ganbara Lancer

LIGHT / Effect Monster / Level 5 / ATK 1000 / DEF 2000
(Warrior / Effect)

When this card is Normal Summoned: You can Special Summon 1 "Ganbara Lancer" from your hand or Graveyard in face-up Defense Position.
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Super_Starter_Power-Up_Pack
Pros: Easy to play, searchable, supports Xyz Summons
Cons: Poor stats for Level, can't Summon other monsters or Summon from the Deck, no other effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN005)
ZW - Eagle Claw

WIND / Effect Monster / Level 5 / ATK 2000 / DEF 1200
(Winged Beast / Effect)

If your opponent's Life Points are at least 2000 higher than yours, you can Special Summon this card (from your hand). You can target 1 "Utopia" monster you control; equip this monster on the field to that target. It gains 2000 ATK. Once per turn, while this card is equipped to a monster, when a Trap Card or Trap effect that was activated on your opponent's side of the field resolves, negate the effects of that card. You can only control 1 "ZW - Eagle Claw".
~Rarities: Common

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Super_Starter_Power-Up_Pack
Pros: Easy to play, searchable, supports Utopia monsters, counters Traps
Cons: Must be equipped for most effects, poor stats for Level, can't control, multiple copies
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN004)
Rank-Up-Magic Limited Barian's Force

SPELL / Normal Spell
Target 1 Rank 4 Xyz Monster you control; Special Summon from your Extra Deck, 1 "Number C" monster that is 1 Rank higher than that monster you control, by using it as the Xyz Material. (This Special Summon is treated as an Xyz Summon. Xyz Materials attached to that target also become Xyz Materials on the Summoned monster.)
~Rarities: Ultra Rare

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Super_Starter_Power-Up_Pack
Pros: Easy to play, supports Number C Xyz
Cons: Must use Rank 4 for Number C, no other effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN003)
Number C39: Utopia Ray V

LIGHT / Xyz Monster / Rank 5 / ATK 2600 / DEF 2000
(Warrior / Xyz / Effect)

When this card in its owner's possession is destroyed by an opponent's card (either by battle or by card effect): You can target 1 Xyz Monster in your Graveyard; return that target to the Extra Deck. If this card has a "Utopia" monster as an Xyz Material, it gains this effect.
● Once per turn: You can detach 1 Xyz Material from this card, then target 1 monster your opponent controls; destroy that monster, and if you do, inflict damage to your opponent equal to the destroyed monster's ATK on the field.
~Rarities: Ultra Rare

From:
https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Super_Starter_Power-Up_Pack
Pros: Easy to play, supports Xyz Monsters
Cons: Poor stats for Rank, must be Xyz Material to do anything on the field
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN002)
Odd-Eyes Dragon

DARK / Effect Monster / Level 7 / ATK 2500 / DEF 2000
(Dragon / Effect)

If this card destroys an opponent's monster by battle and sends it to the Graveyard: Inflict damage to your opponent equal to half the original ATK of that monster in the Graveyard.
~Rarities: Ultra Rare

From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Space-Time_Showdown_Power-Up_Pack
Pros: Easy to play, somewhat useful effect
Cons: Poor stats for Level, no other effects
Tools of the Trade (TOTR-EN001)
Rope of Life
TRAP / Normal Trap

When 1 of your monsters is sent to the Graveyard as a result of battle, discard your entire hand to activate this card. Special Summon the monster to the field, increasing the ATK of the monster by 800 points.
~Rarities: Secret Rare
From: https://yugipedia.com/wiki/Structure_Deck:_Deluxe_Edition 
Pros: Easy to play
Cons: Can't revive any monster from the Grave, low ATK boost, costly to activate