Artmage and Sky Striker Shine at Elite CS June 2026

The Master Duel competitive scene continues to heat up this summer! Held on June 6, 2026, the Elite CS June 2026 #1 tournament showcased incredible talent and a widely diverse format. With 47 players competing for the 25,000 KRW prize pool, Duelists brought their best strategies to the virtual table, proving that the recent metagame shifts have opened the door for intense and creative deck building.

One of the major highlights of the event was 종기, who secured an impressive 2nd Place finish using a refined Sky Striker deck. Their list heavily incorporated powerful new additions like The Fallen & The Virtuous and Ecclesia and the Dark Dragon, alongside classic format staples such as Sky Striker Mobilize - Engage! and Sky Striker Ace - Kagari. Meanwhile, the Top 4 featured an incredibly strong Artmage build from citB, utilizing heavy-hitters like Artmage Power Patron and the devastating Nerva the Power Patron of Creation to consistently command the board.

Also making waves in the Top 4 was 안아줘요 with a 60-card Branded variant. This greedy but powerful build maximized its graveyard synergy with That Grass Looks Greener and the highly anticipated Fallen of the White Dragon. The inclusion of Mulcharmy Fuwalos and Tri-Brigade Springans Kitt further cemented the deck's resilience against hand traps and interruptions. As these newly tuned lists spread across the Master Duel ladder, players will certainly need to adapt their strategies to keep up with the evolving power curve.