Understanding the Core:
* Winged Dragon of Ra: This powerful monster is your win condition. It's a Ritual Monster, meaning you need a Ritual Spell and the correct tribute monsters to summon it.
* Ra's Disciple: This monster is crucial for searching your deck for "Winged Dragon of Ra."
* Sphere Mode: A powerful Ritual Spell that allows you to Special Summon "Winged Dragon of Ra" by tributing monsters with the correct Attribute (Light).
Deck Building Strategy:
1. Ritual Engine:
* Ra's Disciple: Your primary means of searching for "Winged Dragon of Ra."
* Sphere Mode: The Ritual Spell to summon "Winged Dragon of Ra."
* Other Ritual Spells: Consider "The Eye of Timaeus" or "The Ritual of the Ancient Ones" to offer backup Ritual options.
2. Tribute Fodder:
* Light Attribute Monsters: You need Light Attribute monsters to tribute summon "Winged Dragon of Ra" with "Sphere Mode."
* Powerful Tribute Monsters: Choose monsters with strong effects that can support your strategy.
* "Maiden with Eyes of Blue," "Cyber Dragon," "Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning" are good choices.
3. Spell/Trap Support:
* "Pot of Greed," "Terraforming": Card draw and searching for key cards.
* "Mirror Force," "Torrential Tribute": Powerful backrow protection.
* "Solemn Warning," "Solemn Judgment": Hand traps to disrupt your opponent's plays.
4. Extra Deck:
* Synchro Monsters: "Stardust Dragon" or "Black Rose Dragon" can be used to clear the field.
* Xyz Monsters: "Number 39: Utopia" or "Number 101: Silent Honor ARK" can be powerful finishers.
Decklist Example:
* Monsters (20):
* Ra's Disciple x3
* Maiden with Eyes of Blue x2
* Cyber Dragon x2
* Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning x1
* Other Light Attribute Monsters (12) – Choose based on strategy and preference
* Spells (15):
* Sphere Mode x3
* Pot of Greed x1
* Terraforming x1
* The Eye of Timaeus x1
* The Ritual of the Ancient Ones x1
* Other Spell Cards (9) – Choose based on your preference and strategy
* Traps (5):
* Mirror Force x1
* Torrential Tribute x1
* Solemn Warning x1
* Solemn Judgment x1
* Other Trap Cards (1) – Choose based on your preference and strategy
Tips:
* Playtesting: Practice with your deck to find weaknesses and make adjustments.
* Be Aware of Limitations: "Winged Dragon of Ra" is powerful, but it's also susceptible to being negated or destroyed. Have a backup plan in case your primary strategy fails.
* Don't Be Afraid to Experiment: This is your deck, customize it to your liking!
Remember, this is just a starting point. You can customize the deck further by adding more support for "Winged Dragon of Ra" or implementing different strategies. Have fun building and playing!