Welcome to Togh Keyoh

Introduction

"In the city of Togh Keyoh, abnormal is the new normal—technology has reached unfathomable heights, otherworldly invaders run rampant, and the weak are oppressed by the strong."

Welcome to Togh Keyoh. BP18: Neometropolis drops Shadowverse: Evolve straight into a high-tech urban battleground where corporate polish masks a dangerous underbelly. Anchored by the versatile Togh Keyoh package and class-defining engine pieces, BP18 breathes fresh air into the meta by pushing both brand-new strategies and classic rogue decks into the competitive spotlight.

Generics

As we enter Togh Keyoh, we must first check in with the Mao Ward Office and meet Saito's team.

• Togh Keyoh, Neometropolis: A staple of all Togh Keyoh-based archetypes, Togh Keyoh, Neometropolis allows you to retrieve a Togh Keyoh card from the top 3 cards of your deck. Additionally, its ability benefits every Togh Keyoh archetype - notably banishing itself for Rune and giving your leader +1 for Haven.

• Saito, Mao Ward Officer: Forming the core of the Neutral Togh Keyoh package, Saito, Mao Ward Office offers the same effect as Togh Keyoh, Neometropolis, while featuring a versatile On Evolve effect, allowing you to cast A-Class Pyromancy or activate more targeted abilities in dedicated Togh Keyoh decks. Additionally, Third-Class Officer helps boost consistency as he can retrieve either Saito or A-Class Pyromancy, helping smooth out your curve at any point in the game.

Forestcraft

As the greenery within the city may be sparse, Rolo Rone, Verdant Purifier and the HERB'S work towards 'revitalizing' the city. Sometimes by less-than-ideal means. But, underneath the mask of an honorable goal lies something much, much darker.

Togh Keyoh Forest

Togh Keyoh Forest thrives on chaining multiple effects within a turn, culminating in large swing turns involving Kyou, Verdant Path Shepherd, Oceanus, and Rolo Ronè, Verdant Purifier.

Key Cards

• Rolo Ronè, Verdant Purifier: As the centerpiece of Togh Keyoh Forest, Rolo Ronè offers removal, interaction, recursion, and a massive tempo swing all in one compact package. Additionally, like all clan leaders, his On Super-Evolve effect generates a Seeds of Salvation token, offering the ability to reuse your On Evolve effects while effectively costing 0 due to Seeds of Salvation gaining you an Evolution Point.

• Verdant Authority Caretaker: While Togh Keyoh Forest features explosive swing turns, Verdant Authority Caretaker stands as the deck's premier source of gain, as you can typically play her alongside two other effects. Additionally, you can potentially evolve her on turn 3 going first alongside Spinaria, Wavering Will or turn 6 going first alongside Piercye, Queen of Frost.

Combo Forest

BP18: Neometropolis offers a relatively large shakeup to the classic Combo Forest deck, as Tia, Crystalian Noble enables the Crystalian trait to be run. Additionally, both May, Eager Elf and Airbound Barrage add much needed interaction on the Nitta turn.

• Tia, Crystalian Noble: Tia, Crystalian Noble's Crystalia Eve token isn't the most impactful, but the fact that she draws a card once per turn when you generate her or put any other Crystalian card into your EX Area adds an immense amount of consistency to the deck. She also enables Aerin, Crystalian Frostward and solidifies the Crystalian package that got introduced in BP16.

• May, Eager Elf: As a retrain of Elf Child May, May, Eager Elf offers three unique advantages. First, she can be played from your cemetery if you've played 3 cards this turn, which makes her a high-value draw, especially in the early-game. Next, she puts herself on the bottom of your deck if she was not put on the field from your hand. Finally, whenever she leaves the field (including when banished), she also deals an enemy follower one damage.

• Airbound Barrage: Nature's Guidance is a staple of nearly any low-cost focused Forest deck. Airbound Barrage dealing 3 damage to an enemy follower instead of drawing a card makes it extremely versatile. This upgrade ensures Airbound Barrage will remain an eternal staple of Combo Forest.

Swordcraft

If you ever need a case solved, the Shinra Detective Agency's resources, notably Shinra, All-Discerning herself, rival those of the Mikado System. Rumors say she's even solved cases before they occur.

Togh Keyoh Sword

With Togh Keyoh Sword, Gigabyte Blade and the management of its gigabyte counters allows the deck to establish itself as one of the most interesting Togh Keyoh decks. Notably, since it features two major outlets to spend them, Shinra and Gamma, the deck maintains a highly flexible and explosive gameplan.

Key Cards

• Shinra, All-Discerning: As the chief detective of the Shinra Detective Agency, Shinra herself forms the core of Togh Keyoh Sword. She summons a Gigabyte Blade to set up your deck, and her On Evolve effect provides much-needed removal. Additionally, the All-Access Search token generated by Shinra's On Super-Evolve effect offers valuable hand refill at a low cost. Finally, the abilities of Shinra and Gamma remain the primary damage sources within the deck, so Unorthodox Assistance's consistency is much appreciated.

• Bird's-Eye Investigator: Gigabyte counters are Togh Keyoh's primary engine fuel, and Bird's-Eye Investigator acts as your premier accelerator for them. His On Evolve effect summons up to two Togh Keyoh followers that have a combined cost of 3, with some of the most powerful combinations being Cold Case Analyst and a 1-cost follower, Saito, Mao Ward Officer and a 1-cost follower, and accessing Gamma.

Runecraft

If you need a new fit to match with Togh Keyoh's vibe, or simply need some powerful jewelry to keep up with the city, Odd Jewelry Inc. has you covered. Its employees have been hand-picked by the CEO, Ms. Mana Shinjo herself!

Banish Rune

After Pale Moon was introduced in CP03: Cardfight!! Vanguard, BP18 reinvigorates Banish Rune with a new wave of dedicated support. Mana, Sterling Luster serves as a core engine piece, retrieving any previously banished card, while the combination of Brilliant Cut, Françoise, Bejeweled Manager, and Bejeweled Bouncer deliver incremental burn damage to close out games.

Key Cards

• Mana, Sterling Luster: While Mana's Fanfare offers a simple way to swap a card in your hand with one in your banished zone, where she truly shines is her On Super-Evolve effect. Her token, Adorn with Jewels, allows you to play cards from your banished zone, with Rebel Against Fate famously getting banned due to the threat of an infinite loop. At the point where you play Adorn with Jewels, you typically have access to 12 to 14 damage in your banished zone, which should comfortably put your opponent within lethal range.

• Françoise, Bejeweled Manager: Françoise, Dark Metal Bicorn, and Covenant Mage all have the same Fanfare of drawing a card and then banishing one from your hand, but Françoise, Bejeweled Manager notably has the Last Words of banishing herself, which immensely accelerates you towards the threshold of having 10 cards in your banished zone. She also provides extra chip from her ability, helping close out matches.

Dragoncraft

As you walk through the city, you might see some high school students walking around, causing the typical mischief that high school students do. But, if you happen to notice the Maka Issenman High School uniform, be wary - their typical mischief involves more... destructive antics, orchestrated by El, Destructive Dragon.

Draconic Duelist

Draconic Duelist is a board-based archetype initially released in BP09, with Romelia, Lightning Striker as the primary win condition. Now, in BP18, Draconic Duelist pivots away from relying on Romelia to leverage a high-tempo Togh Keyoh package.

Key Cards

• El, Destructive Dragon: El, Destructive Dragon is one of the strongest Draconic Duelist followers at virtually any point in the game. Early, her On Evolve effect allows you to put any Draconic Duelist card from the top 3 cards of your deck into your EX Area and play it for 3 less. For 0 extra play points, you can summon Roy, Dragonreaver if you need the ramp, Rowen, Dragon Lance for removal, and Tenka, Hot-Blooded Vice-Prez if you need the draw and chip damage. Where El truly shines is her Youthful Strike token - she can push for 5 damage on her own, or 7 if you've set up Neon-Tailed Prefect.

• Red-Winged Admissions Gift: A common pain point for Draconic Duelist is how its cards typically need 3 Draconic Duelist cards on field to activate their best effects. Red-Winged Admissions Gift fixes this by being a Draconic Duelist amulet that searches the top 2 for a Draconic Duelist card, while providing incidental healing to help stabilize against aggressive matchups.

Abysscraft

Keep an ear out for the rumors of people "disappearing". No matter their stature, their standing, their strength, the rumored Secret Burial Sisters will "take care" of them. You might not ever see them during your visit, and if so, take that as a blessing, as Ilze & Urze, Centennial Reapers leave no targets.

2-Cost Abyss

BP18's new wave of 2-cost Abyss followers breathes new life into the fan-favorite 2-Cost Abyss. Vedd, Burial Wolf provides much-needed reach, Full Moon of Centennial Demise offers full board clears, and both Ilze & Urze, Centennial Reapers and Crescent Moon of Centennial Death offer valuable recursion, bridging the late-game gap that previously relied on Crimson Rose Queen.

Key Cards

• Ilze & Urze, Centennial Reapers: Blaster Dark has been a staple of numerous Abysscraft decks, and Ilze & Urze serve as a strong upgrade, with their On Evolve effect allowing you to play a 2-cost or less Togh Keyoh or card from the top 5 cards of your deck. As the most aggressive target, Silversteel Blader provides a 3/3 Storm, while Gremory, Death Teller and Hishi Miracle both help quickly fuel the 10 2-cost card threshold and build towards Necrocharge (20). Additionally, the On Super-Evolve effect is absurdly potent, letting you recur up to 3 Togh Keyoh cards with their Diurnal Slumber token.

• Gnawing Rat: One of the most glaring weaknesses for 2-Cost Abyss was its inability to make meaningful plays on turn 1, regardless of going first or second. Gnawing Rat fixes that, as you can discard a 2-cost card to play it for 1 less. Its Fanfare providing a small bit of draw is always helpful, while the threat of its evolution can force awkward responses from your opponent.

Vampire Abyss

Alongside the new Vania, Vampire-focused Abyss decks received a major shot in the arm for consistency, spearheaded by Veight, Twilit Highborn replacing Last Daylight. Additionally, Nightscreech and Vampire Queen's Castle provide seamless Forest Bat generation while cycling through your deck.

• Vania, Crimson Majesty: Vania's third retrain offers incredible versatility, as her Fanfare offers cycle while her On Evolve effect delivers the standard 2 ping damage expected of a 2-cost's . But, where she truly shines is her On Super-Evolve effect, granting Storm and Bane to all Forest Bat tokens on your field. With Nightscreech summoning a Forest Bat with 3 attack and Veight, Twilit Highborn giving +1/+1 to each Forest Bat on your field, you can quickly assemble massive burst damage to close out games.

Havencraft

As part of Togh Keyoh, you may see some bizzarre sights. Things that logic and reason can't explain. The Savior of the Lost takes care of these "anomalies", led by Seishiro Tenma, with the goal of turning everyone's happiness into reality.

Heal Haven

Ever since BP02, Heal Haven has remained a rogue strategy, defined by Elana's Prayer. BP18 transforms the deck into a dual-engine threat alongside Seishiro, Admonishing Faith, with a number of the new Togh Keyoh cards having additional effects if played or summoned while Seishiro is on your field.

Key Cards

• Seishiro, Admonishing Faith: Seishiro passively deals 2 damage to an enemy follower whenever your leader gains , but where he becomes a true threat is through his evolved form. His On Evolve effect lets you summon a 3-cost or lower Togh Keyoh follower or amulet from your hand, with notable targets being Elana's Prayer to anchor your board presence or Deliverer of Punishment to activate Seishiro's ping twice. His Super-Evolution token, Righteous Conviction, offers direct damage while giving your leader +1, triggering Seishiro's ping.

• Bansai Suzuki, Deacon Shinobi: Since Heal Haven relies heavily on board presence, it craves low-investment board flood. Bansai Suzuki offers a Bansai Suzuki, Clone Technique token at the start of your end phase, and each token also offers another copy at the start of your end phase. Thus, for 6 play points, you get two bodies, but for 8, you get 4. He also grants temporary damage immunity for the turn via his ability, which can result in him snowballing extremely quickly.

Conclusion

Navigating the streets of Togh Keyoh means watching your step - whether you're dodging delinquents from Maka Issenman High School, relying on the Shinra Detective Agency to solve a case, or staying out of the crosshairs of the Secret Burial Sisters. Mechanically, BP18: Neometropolis captures that same unpredictability. With game-ending burst damage, unprecedented recursion, and versatile generic searchers in Togh Keyoh, Neometropolis and Saito, this set gives players all the tools needed to carve out their own territory in the new meta.