User:KZN/Sandbox/Chlar Ekuga

The Chlar Ekuga archetype consists of a the tuner Clhar and the Synchro Monsters Clhar Ekuga, Clhar Ekuga - HL, Clhar Ekuga - UHL, and Clhar Ekuga - XHL. The important concept is that, in the Extra Deck, the "HL" Synchros have a level greater than 12. This makes them difficult to summon.

Playing Style
The obvious strategy is to get out an "HL" form, then dismantle your opponent's defenses before its level reaches 0. Clhar Ekuga is delightfully anti-meta since Effect Monsters are the core of many archetypes, so a well-timed Synchro can turn the tables. The Synchros all have multiples of five for their levels, so easy-summon cards like and  will be needed. can ramp up your levels fast. You can probably run paired with  or. works in that vein too, and if you don't like its level of 10 you can change it out for 5 if you have Cyber Dragon in your Graveyard. So, you'll want easy-summon cards that can give you those multiples of five without over- or under-shooting the desired level. Oh, and Clhar itself, of course.

After getting out an "HL", you just need to keep pressure on your opponent. Counters for spells and traps are necessary because you'll be wide open if the HL is destroyed, but you can ignore that if you summoned XHL. If you have to recharge levels, use Give and Take again. If they get their trump card out before you, a quick or something can get rid of anything with too high ATK. After that, it's a simply matter of attacking until game.

Weaknesses
It's slow and a serious drain on the hand to get out an HL. Keeping those monsters on the field won't be easy. Also, expect to take damage before you can do much.