The Genesys meta has its clearest data yet. At YCS Houston on October 16–18, 2026, 273 duelists played the Genesys Main Event a week after Konami's biggest points update so far, which changed more than 300 cards. Blitzclique won the event and dominated the top tables, Angelechy took three Top 8 spots, and Magistus Fairy Tail put two decks in the Top 8. This report covers the results, the most-played cards and what they cost under the 100-point cap.
Last checked November 4, 2026, against Konami's YCS Houston Genesys Top 32 decklists, its top-table coverage and the official Genesys points list. New to the format? Start with our Yu-Gi-Oh! Genesys format guide, which explains the rules and how points work.
Genesys rules in one paragraph
Genesys bans Link and Pendulum monsters and uses the original field, with no Extra Monster Zones or Pendulum Zones. It ignores the Forbidden & Limited List. Instead, some cards cost points, most cost zero, and your Main, Extra and Side Deck together can't go over the event's cap. YCS events use a 100-point cap. You can still play up to three copies of any card.
That's why the October 19 banlist doesn't change Genesys. Called by the Grave and Droll & Lock Bird, both hit in Advanced, are legal in Genesys at 20 points each.
YCS Houston Genesys: Top 8
| Finish | Deck |
|---|---|
| 1st | Blitzclique |
| 2nd | Angelechy |
| 3rd | Blitzclique |
| 4th | Angelechy |
| 5th | Magistus Fairy Tail |
| 6th | Magistus Fairy Tail |
| 7th | Angelechy |
| 8th | Blitzclique |
Enzo Fiallos Velasco won with Blitzclique. Deck names are our reading of Konami's decklists, using the archetype names from its top-table coverage.
The Genesys meta by the numbers
Konami counted the decks at the top 20 tables going into the final Swiss round:
| Deck at the top 20 tables, Round 12 | Count |
|---|---|
| Blitzclique | 9 |
| Angelechy | 6 |
| Angelechy Blitzclique | 6 |
| Ancient Fairy Angelechy | 3 |
| Magistus Fairy Tail | 3 |
| HERO / Destiny HERO | 2 |
| One each: Zombie Vampire Pumpking, Spright Blitzclique, Invoked, Dracotail Labrynth, Snake-Eye Elfnote, Angelechy White Forest, Kaiju K9 Radiant Typhoon, Exosister, Kairyu-Shin, Trains, Kaiju Blitzclique | 11 |
Blitzclique or Angelechy cards were in 27 of those 40 decks. In the Top 32, 14 decks played the Blitzclique engine and 14 played Angelechy, with several running both. Angelechy Blitzclique, a hybrid that only exists because Genesys has no banlist and few points on either engine, made up a large share of the Top 32.
Why Blitzclique works in Genesys
Blitzclique is a Thunder strategy whose main pieces cost few points. In the Top 32 decks, Surge Blitzclique (4 points), Grain Blitzclique, Blitzclique Alternator and Blitzclique – Breakaway (3 points) were all run as three-ofs, and the field spell Hideout in the Sky, Coulomb costs 8. The more expensive pieces, Whisker Blitzclique (11) and Crackle Blitzclique (6), still fit with room left for hand traps. A cheap core leaves points for interaction, and that's the most important thing a Genesys deck can have.
Most-played Genesys cards at YCS Houston
| Card | Top 32 decks (Main) | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Ghost Ogre & Snow Rabbit | 19 | 4 |
| Mystical Space Typhoon | 12 | 0 |
| Skull Meister | 10 | 1 |
| Lava Golem | 10 | 0 |
| Thunder King, the Lightningstrike Kaiju | 7 | 0 |
| Cosmic Cyclone | 6 | 1 |
| Mulcharmy Fuwalos | 5 | 8 |
| Card | Top 32 decks (Side) | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Typhoon | 19 | 0 |
| Veidos the Eruption Dragon of Extinction | 16 | 0 |
| Cosmic Cyclone | 12 | 1 |
A card with no listed cost is 0 points. Point values are from Konami's list as checked on November 4.
Two patterns stand out:
- Cheap interaction beats expensive hand traps. Ghost Ogre & Snow Rabbit costs 4 points and was in more than half the Top 32. Ash Blossom & Joyous Spring costs 18 and appeared in just one Top 32 deck. Spending 54 points on three Ash leaves too little for the rest of the deck.
- Removal that dodges targeting is everywhere. Lava Golem and Kaiju monsters such as Thunder King tribute your opponent's monsters to summon themselves onto the opponent's field, which answers boss monsters that can't be destroyed or targeted. Veidos lands on the opponent's field by destroying a card in a Field Zone, a strong answer to Coulomb. All three cost 0 points.
Genesys point costs to know
Some notable costs on Konami's list as of November 4, 2026:
| Card | Points |
|---|---|
| Maxx "C" | 50 |
| Triple Tactics Talent | 40 |
| Elfnote Regina | 40 |
| Called by the Grave | 20 |
| Droll & Lock Bird | 20 |
| Dominus Impulse | 20 |
| Angelechy Castellan | 20 |
| Ash Blossom & Joyous Spring | 18 |
| Mulcharmy Purulia | 9 |
| Infinite Impermanence | 8 |
| Mulcharmy Fuwalos | 8 |
| Nibiru, the Primal Being | 8 |
| Effect Veiler | 7 |
Compared with the list we checked on October 4, Ash Blossom fell from 20 to 18 and Infinite Impermanence from 11 to 8. Points change often, so check Konami's page before every event.
Building for the next Genesys event
The next Genesys Main Events are at YCS Orlando (Day 1 on Friday, November 6) and YCS Santiago, Chile (Day 1 on Friday, November 27). Some practical points:
- Expect Blitzclique and Angelechy. Side cards that hit Spells and Traps, like Typhoon and Cosmic Cyclone, were already the most-sided cards in Houston.
- Spend points on what your deck does, not on generic power. The winning decks ran cheap engines and added hand traps with the points left over.
- Use the free removal. Lava Golem and Veidos cost nothing and answer the format's biggest threats.
Our Yu-Gi-Oh! hand traps guide explains each hand trap mentioned here, and our deck building guide covers ratios and Side Decks.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Genesys deck right now?
Blitzclique won YCS Houston and was the most common deck at the top tables. Angelechy took three Top 8 spots. Both are the decks to prepare for.
Who won the YCS Houston Genesys Main Event?
Enzo Fiallos Velasco, playing Blitzclique.
How many points is Ash Blossom in Genesys?
18 points as of November 4, 2026, down from 20.
Does the Forbidden & Limited List apply to Genesys?
No. Genesys uses its own points list instead. Cards Forbidden in Advanced, like Called by the Grave, are legal in Genesys if they fit your point cap.
What is the Genesys point cap at YCS events?
100 points across your Main, Extra and Side Deck combined.
Build your Genesys deck
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