Not really. Konami killed a LOT of peoples' favorite decks, recent purchases and yes, even pet decks (which are important to have around). Then they left a massive combo deck on the table and gave the keys to the format to a stun deck. And the content creators are to blame?

Gabriel Soussi@GabrielSoussiOct 25

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Yep, content creators pushed for a banlist / reaction out of konami (rightfully) and got it At what price tho? By saying the game was unplayable and trash, a good chunk of the playerbase left Yes we got a banlist (which didn't change shit btw) but it was way too expensive

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Chris · Oct 25, 2026 · 10:18 PM UTC

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It's almost like nuking branded instead of hitting the top decks down to where they aren't just basically ftks was a terrible balancing decision for a banlist attempting to fix the actual problems of the game. They chose to ban 10 floodgates no one has used since 2024.

Tristan Bridges@BridgesTCGOct 25

I’ve noticed Yugioh regionals attendances still declining , Seattle regionals had like 110-120 people yesterday in advanced. Why are players not coming back post banlist? What’s the disconnect ?

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Chris · Oct 25, 2026 · 10:20 PM UTC

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Angel being unhit in tcg and unpointed enough in genesys is making this format absolutely horrendous on top of photon lord and non finito still being legal. The floodgate hits were good but it's almost like nuking branded when angel / medius were the problems was mind boggling.

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PPT Alex 🐰 · Oct 24, 2026 · 8:28 PM UTC

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1st place OTS with Branded Rolad deck isn’t dead 💪

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Chris · Oct 25, 2026 · 4:26 PM UTC

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Dracotail Branded is one of the better ways to run Branded Post Banlist, but is it THE best? 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=MoSsOgo5… #yugioh #branded #yugiohbanlist #masterduel #tcg

Is Dracotail The Future Of BRANDED?

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YGOPRODeck · Oct 25, 2026 · 2:06 PM UTC

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Despia Branded / Richmond WCQ Regional 2nd Place 🏆 ✅ ygop.dk/d/740791 #yugioh #yugiohtcg

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Chris · Oct 23, 2026 · 2:55 PM UTC

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Easily my favorite pick ups from ycs houston this weekend. Overframe Super Poly in Euro looks insane. Also finally got my hands on ulti veilers.

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Chris · Oct 23, 2026 · 3:05 PM UTC

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Also picked up a NM 1st ED PTND Dark Armed Dragon for nostalgia

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Chris · Oct 23, 2026 · 9:31 AM UTC

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OG Dark Paladin is so good I question if the new one is any better in ROLAD Branded. Infinite spell negates is really strong.

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Chris · Oct 22, 2026 · 10:51 PM UTC

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Going over @Gamebreak0r's branded decklist on stream and talking about how to play branded post banlist! Come through for the party youtube.com/watch?v=kyOSaXSh… #yugioh #tcg #masterduel

Can BRANDED Survive The Banlist? The NEW Hidden Guu (Day 3)

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Chris · Oct 21, 2026 · 6:06 PM UTC

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Every combo you need to play Branded after the banlist, start to finish. This deck still has a lot to offer post Albion ban. It suprised me how good the deck still is. 👉 youtu.be/K_aBpnZzefQ #yugioh #branded #banlist #yugiohtcg #ocg

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