Yu-Gi-Oh! is a manga based on a card game that was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. Physical Yu-Gi-Oh! cards are also on sale, and the series celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2019, attracting many fans. While the manga itself has already ended, Yu-Gi-Oh! remains popular, and an anime series is currently airing as a separate series. In Yu-Gi-Oh!, each character uses their own deck in battle. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the main monsters in the deck used by Jonouchi Katsuya, the protagonist Muto Yugi's best friend and comrade.
Ordinary Duelist!! Katsuya Jonouchi
Katsuya Jonouchi is a blonde-haired duelist who appears in the original Yu-Gi-Oh! series. He has a passionate personality, cares for his friends and sister, and is simple-minded yet easily moved to tears. Originally a delinquent, he is good at fighting, but under the influence of Yugi Muto, he began playing Duel Monsters. Despite being a beginner, he achieved runner-up status at Duel Kingdom and made it to the top four at Battle City, making him one of the most skilled duelists. He also possesses the ability to turn around even the most difficult situations with the use of gambling cards.
Main Monster in Katsuya Jonouchi's Deck, Part 1: Magician of Time
First, let's start with the main monster in Katsuya Jonouchi's deck: Magician of Time. In the original work, Magician of Time was treated as a Spell Card. However, it's actually a Monster Card. While its ATK is low, upon summoning it, you flip a coin. If you get it right, you can destroy all monsters on your opponent's field. However, if you fail, all monsters on your field will be destroyed, and half of those monsters' total will be lost from your Life Points. This card was given to Jonouchi by Yugi, and it's used as Jonouchi's early trump card. He also defeats Kujakumai by using a combo with Baby Dragon to turn Thousand Dragon into a counter.
Main Monster #2 in Katsuya Jonouchi's Deck: Flame Swordsman
The next main monster in Katsuya Jonouchi's deck is Flame Swordsman. Flame Swordsman can be Special Summoned by fusing the monster cards Legendary Swordsman Masaki and Flame Manipulator. However, in the original game, it is treated as a Normal Monster. With an ATK of 1800, it was Katsuya Jonouchi's ace monster in the early days. It was particularly effective in his battle against Dinosaur Ryuzaki. This card is one of the strongest in Jonouchi's deck, getting him out of many tight spots. It's also known as Jonouchi's favorite card.
Main Monster #3 in Jonouchi Katsuya's Deck: Barbarians 1 and 2
The third main monster in Jonouchi Katsuya's deck is Barbarians 1 and 2. These monsters increase their attack power when both monsters are on the field. In the original manga, they don't feature prominently, and with an attack power of just 1800, they're not particularly strong. However, in the anime, they defeat many dinosaur cards in their battle against Dinosaur Ryuzaki.
Main Monster #4 in Katsuya Jonouchi's Deck: Red-Eyes Black Dragon
The next main monster in Katsuya Jonouchi's deck is Red-Eyes Black Dragon. Red-Eyes Black Dragon is a DARK Dragon-type monster with an ATK of 2400. It's a rare card he obtained after defeating Dinosaur Ryuzaki in an anti-duel with Time Magician at stake. It's also Katsuya Jonouchi's most treasured card. It's also one he trusts most. It's a powerful trump card, as seen in the battle against Banded Keith, where it can be transformed into Red-Eyes Black Metal Dragon using Metal Form. In the story, it was once stolen by the Ghouls, but Yugi retrieved it, aiming to one day win and return the Red-Eyes to them.
Main Monster #5 in Katsuya Jonouchi's Deck: Steel Knight Gearfried
Steel Knight Gearfried is also one of Katsuya Jonouchi's main monsters. Steel Knight Gearfried is an Earth-type Machine-type monster that Jonouchi has used since the Battle City arc. In the duel against Insector Haga, it was the only monster that didn't transform into an Insect even with the Parasite card, contributing greatly to the victory. Its ATK of 1800 points, high for a Level 4, made it the ace monster of the Battle City arc. Gear Food also has its own Spell Card, which makes it even more powerful as Naked Gearfried.
Main Monster in Katsuya Jonouchi's Deck: Android Psycho Shocker #6
The sixth main monster in Katsuya Jonouchi's deck is Android Psycho Shocker. Android Psycho Shocker is a Dark Attribute Machine-type monster with a high ATK of 2400 points. It also negates all trap cards when it's on the field, making it one of the strongest monsters in the real world. It was originally a rare card in the Esper Lab, but was obtained through the anti-rule in Battle City. Since then, it has served as Jounouchi's trump card, helping him get out of many tight spots. In particular, in his duel with Rishid, it shut down the opponent's traps and instantly turned the tide of the battle.
Main Monster #7 in Katsuya Jonouchi's Deck: Insect Queen
The next main monster in Jonouchi's deck is Insect Queen. Insect Queen is an Insect-type monster with 2200 ATK. Originally an Insect Haga card, he won it in Battle City due to the ante-rule.
Main Monster #8 in Katsuya Jonouchi's Deck: Legendary Fisherman
The eighth main monster in Katsuya Jonouchi's deck is the Legendary Fisherman. The Legendary Fisherman has an ATK of 1850. The presence of the Field Spell card "Ocean" makes it immune to spell and trap effects. Originally a card owned by Ryouta Kajiki, he acquired it through the anti-rule in Battle City. While it doesn't fit Jonouchi's deck, he likes it and used it in the Battle City arc.
Main Monster #9 in Katsuya Jonouchi's Deck: Panther Warrior, the Jet-Black Panther Warrior
The next main monster in Jonouchi's deck is Panther Warrior, the Jet-Black Panther Warrior. The Jet-Black Swordsman Panther Warrior boasts a high ATK of 2000 points, but the drawback is that it requires the sacrifice of one of your own monsters to attack. However, in the original game, it appears to have no special abilities, making it an extremely powerful monster and a key player in the early stages of the Battle City arc.
Main Monster #10 in Katsuya Jonouchi's Deck: Guilford the Lightning
The last main monster in Katsuya Jonouchi's deck is Guilford the Lightning. This LIGHT Warrior monster boasts a powerful 2800 ATK. It also has a powerful effect: by sacrificing three monsters, it can destroy all of your opponent's monsters. It truly is Jonouchi's trump card, and in the game, it plays a key role in his duel against Dark Marik.
[Yu-Gi-Oh!] A Complete Introduction to the Main Monsters in Katsuya Jonouchi's Deck
This time, we've introduced the main monsters in the deck of Katsuya Jonouchi, an early Yu-Gi-Oh! character. Jonouchi's deck contains many monsters he received from others, making it a beginner-friendly deck. He's also a character whose gradual growth and strength with each episode is easy to understand. It might be fun to check out what monsters he uses and try to imitate him as you play cards.
