Artistreet

The "Artistreet" known as "Performate" (ＰＭ(パフォメイト) Pafomeito) in the OCG, are an archetype of Gemini monsters that have a close association with the archetype. They all have 1500 or less ATK, though some can boost their original ATK upon being Normal Summoned again, and utilize effects that summon more of their kind, similar to the archetype. With a few exceptions, they are all anthropomorphic animals that represent a specific type of street performing.

Strategy
Like all Gemini monsters, the "Artistreets" focus on Normal Summoning themselves multiple times to change from Normal Monsters to Effect Monsters. Unlike most Gemini monsters, the "Artistreets" have the ability to Special Summon at least another Gemini monster from the Deck when they are destroyed by battle or by an opponent's card effect, usually one that has 1500 ATK or less. They also usually have an additional effect that triggers when they are destroyed tied into the Special Summoning. This gives the "Artistreets" a much greater capability to survive to be Normal Summoned a second time, at the expense of being very reactionary like their contemporaries.

Weaknesses
The "Artistreets" rely on being destroyed to trigger their Special Summoning effects, so cards that reduce the damage from ramming into a more powerful monster your opponent controls such as Spirit Barrier can help, though overwhelming the "Artistreets" with multiple attackers to prevent their effects from getting triggered in rapid succession is a great way to get over the archetype's power, because the "Artistreets" are a powerful force to be reckoned with once they get some of their more powerful monsters fielded.