Bionicrusader

Bionicrusaders are a series of Psychic-type monsters introduced in Gather at the Journey, with further support in Dreadwork's Call, Fall of an Empire, and Staubkrieg's End.

Almost all Bionicrusaders share one important aspect; they are treated as an alternate type of monster while on the field, in addition to their original type. This allows great versatility for their effects to work in other decks. However, as always, this archetype's monsters and effects work best when used within the confines of its own monsters.

Key cards include Bionicrusader Probo Aser, who, if destroyed as a result of battle, can special summon any level 4 or lower Bionicrusader monster from your Deck to the Field (except itself, unfortunately) like the 2300 beatstick Bionicrusader Bellator Iah who can't be normal summoned or set, but is perfectly suited for arriving via Aser's effect.

There is also Bionicrusader Bellator Vritra, a Level 7 monster that can special summon itself from the hand with ease due to its own effect, allowing a skilled player to more quickly Xyz Summon out the power Bionicrusader Draconem Naberius. Bionicrusader Draconem Oriax and Bionicrusader Ceryx Usha are two more Xyz Monsters that an ardent fan of using a pure Bionicrusader deck won't want to miss out on using as well.

Three of the most powerful are not in fact Xyz monsters; two are Synchros, while one is an Effect Monster. The first Synchro monster Bionicrusader Veneficus Thyone is a level 9 Psychic Synchro that can return cards from the field to the top of your opponent's deck. One catch, however; it needs a Psychic tuner, plus 2 Machine non-tuner monsters. Have no fear, though, for Usha's effect can be used in preparation for the summoning of this powerful creature. The second Synchro is Bionicrusader Titan Nthanda. This powerful Eleven Star Synchro Monster has an impressive 4000 attack, and an even more impressive ability; by banishing 5 psychic monsters in your graveyard, you can destroy all other cards on the field.

The effect monster, Bionicrusader Deus Pele, is a level 12 Psychic-Type monster with 4000 ATk and DEF. It can only be summoned, however, when a Bionicrusader's summon is negated. In addition to being treated as a Divine-Beast type monster, this card can also return cards your opponent controls to the bottom of their deck; all it takes is to banish a Psychic-Type monster you control.