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How to beat/farm Yami Bakura Lvl 40 (Unlock event)

update 11/07/2017
Note: This page shows how to beat/farm Yami Bakura Lvl 40 at Yami Bakura unlock event: Destiny Board of Doom. For Yami Bakura Lvl 40 at a mini event, check here!

Note: Temple of the Kings Glitch!

Temple of the Kings now has a glitch! The 2nd effect of it to special summon monster card can't be used. Even if you have a monster in your hand, deck, extra deck, you can't special summon a monster.

Should I farm Lvl 30 instead?

Yami Bakura Lvl 40 is the toughest Legendary Duelist ever. By using the event exlusive skill (Destiny Board of Doom), Ectoplasmer, and Burning Land, he never allows you to stall turns.

If you just aim to earn points:

It depends on your objectvie, but if you just want to earn event points, defeating Yami Bakura Lvl 30 with higher Duel Assessment seems to be reasonable. If you have a deck to achieve 5500 or above score consistently (80% win rate), farming Lvl 40 is recommended.

Yami Bakura Lvl 30

  • 6000 x7 x2 =42,000 x 2(20 Dice x2) = 84,000
  • 7000 x7 x2 =49,000 x 2(20 Dice x2) = 98,000

Yami Bakura Lvl 40

  • 2000 x18 x1 (40 Dice) =36,000
  • 3000 x18 x1 (40 Dice) =54,000
  • 5000 x18 x1 (40 Dice) =90,000
  • 5500 x18 x1 (40 Dice) =99,000
  • 6000 x18 x1 (40 Dice) =108,000

Des Counterblow (5k - 6k)

We do recommend you to win consistently with 5k-6k score instead of aiming 8k since Yami Bakura Lvl 40 is one of the hardest Legendary Duelist to farm. This is the best deck to farm Yami Bakura consistently so far.

Score
  • Union Attack: 6000
  • Piranha: 5000
SkillDestiny Draw
Essential cards
  • Gravekeeper's Vassal
  • Union Attack
  • Des Counterblow

Union Attack (6k)

Gravekeeper's VassalAutonomous Action UnitSupremacy BerrySupremacy BerryUnion AttackUnion Attack
Rain of MercySecret Pass to the TreasuresDe-SpellPot of BenevolenceThe Golden ApplesThe Golden Apples
Des CounterblowDes CounterblowDes CounterblowNutrient ZNutrient ZEnchanted Javelin
Enchanted JavelinEnchanted Javelin----

Piranha (5k)

Piranha ArmyAutonomous Action UnitSupremacy BerrySupremacy BerryRain of MercySecret Pass to the Treasures
De-SpellPot of BenevolenceGift of the MartyrThe Golden ApplesThe Golden ApplesDes Counterblow
Des CounterblowDes CounterblowNutrient ZNutrient ZNutrient ZEnchanted Javelin
Enchanted JavelinEnchanted Javelin----

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Destiny Draw No Union (3k - 5k)

This deck pretty much focuses on higher win rate. If you have 9 or more glossy cards, you will be able to achieve 5k score.

Score3000-4000
Essential skillDestiny Draw
Essential cards
  • Des Counterblow

No Union (3k-4k)

Mei-Kou, Master of BarriersCrystal SeerCrystal SeerSupremacy BerrySupremacy BerrySupremacy Berry
Dian Keto the Cure MasterDe-SpellFoolish ReturnFoolish ReturnFoolish ReturnDes Counterblow
Des CounterblowDes CounterblowNutrient ZNutrient ZNutrient ZEnchanted Javelin
Enchanted JavelinEnchanted Javelin----

Dino beatdown (2k)

This deck focuses more on beating Bakura's monsters with high attack monsters that you can summon easily. This is more aimed towards being able to win somewhat effectively rather than to aim for the highest possible score and delaying the duel to achieve that.

Obtainable score2000-3000
Essential skillDinosaur Kingdom
Essential cards
  • Exile of the Wicked
  • Gravedigger Ghoul

Example deck

Element SaurusElement SaurusCrawling Dragon #2Crawling Dragon #2Crawling Dragon #2Two-Headed King Rex
Two-Headed King RexTwo-Headed King RexKabazaulsKabazaulsKabazaulsExile of the Wicked
Exile of the WickedExile of the WickedGravedigger GhoulGravedigger GhoulGravedigger GhoulDisappear
DisappearDisappear----

Balance beatdown (2k)

The goal of this deck is not to get a high score, but to win as quickly and consistently as possible. This deck is formatted to have an 10 monster cards, 5 spell cards, and 5 trap cards. Making use of the Balance skill, this should give you a starting hand of 2 monsters, 1 spell, and 1 trap. Take note that none of the monsters are required. You can replace any monster in this deck with a monster having 1700 or more attack points.

Score2000-3000
Essential skillBalance
Essential cards

Example deck

The Hunter with 7 WeaponsThe Hunter with 7 WeaponsGreat AngusGreat AngusGreat AngusMaster Kyonshee
Master KyonsheeKabazaulsKabazaulsKabazaulsFoolish ReturnFoolish Return
Gravedigger GhoulGravedigger GhoulGravedigger GhoulInspirationMetalmorphMetalmorph
MetalmorphCurse of Anubis----

Tips

  • With a guaranteed spell card in your hand, and the fact that all spell cards in this deck are for removing cards from the grave, you should be able to remove Dark Necrofear from the grave in the first turn without any problem.
  • Prioritize removing Dark Necrofear from the grave using Gravedigger Ghoul or Foolish Burial within the first 8 or 9 turns, to cancel the effect of destiny board.
  • Do not allow Bakura to summon Dark Necrofear. What I do to prevent this is I activate Gravedigger Ghoul or Foolish Burial when he has 2 or more fiend-type monsters in his grave
  • Always declare fiend when The Hunter with 7 Weapons is summoned, almost all of Bakura's monsters are fiends. The only one who isn't fiend-type is Man-Eater Bug which shouldn't be a problem as long as you have more than one monster on the field.
  • Keep summoning your monsters to swarm the field. With this you do not have to worry about Man-Eater Bug. Ectoplasmer would also not be problem and might even work to your advantage.
  • Always use your higher attack monsters to attack set monsters. Bakura has many high defense monsters, like Malice Doll of Demise with 1700 defense and The Gross Ghost of Fled Dreams with 1800 defense. Use Metalmorph to boost your attack if needed. If you are unable to destroy Bakura's monsters, he may tribute into Dark Ruler Ha Des the next turn.
  • If ever your Bakura manages to summon Dark Ruler Ha Des you should be able handle him with your trap cards. Curse of Anubis would leave Dark Ruler Ha Des defenseless because of his 0 defense points. Metalmorph could be equipped to anyone of your monsters to easily overpower Dark Ruler Ha Des. Inspiration if used on a monster with 1750 or higher attack could give you enough power to match Dark Ruler Ha Des.

Dragon/Titan Showdown (3k - 4k)

With Rex's Titan Showdown skill, you will be able to achieve Over 5,000 Damage if you are lucky enough to draw fusion spell cards within 5 turns. For possible replacements, check the link below.

Example deck

Thunder DragonThunder DragonThunder DragonBlue Dragon SummonerBlue Dragon SummonerBlue Dragon Summoner
Mystical Sheep #1Goddess with the Third EyeVersago the DestroyerRed-Eyes B. DragonRed-Eyes B. DragonRed-Eyes B. Dragon
Meteor DragonMeteor DragonMeteor DragonPolymerizationPolymerizationPolymerization
Fusion GateFusion Gate--------
Twin-Headed Thunder DragonTwin-Headed Thunder DragonMeteor B. DragonMeteor B. DragonMeteor B. Dragon

Duel Standby Burn (3k - 4k)

A burn deck with Tea's that's made with the possibility to win on turn 1. This can be used to win against most opponent, but it requires some luck at times and the score can only be around 4,000.

Example deck

Cobra JarGravekeeper's CurseCard of SanctityCard of SanctityCard of SanctityGoblin Thief
Goblin ThiefHinotamaHinotamaHinotamaCup of AceCup of Ace
Cup of AceRestructer RevolutionRestructer RevolutionRestructer RevolutionWindstorm of EtaquaAttack and Receive
Attack and ReceiveAttack and Receive--------

Lvl 40 Bakura's Deck

The Evil Incarnate

Possible cards to counter

CardExplanation
Exile of the Wicked
Exile of the Wicked
Since Yami Bakura's monster cards are mostly fiend-type monsters, this card can be easily used to destroy them.
Keldo
Keldo
It is able to return Dark Necrofear along with 1 other card in your opponent's graveyard to their deck when destroyed. This will negate the 'Destiny Board' skill, extending the duel. However, do note that there must be at least 2 cards in your opponent's graveyard to activate its effect.
Gravedigger Ghoul
Gravedigger Ghoul
It is able to remove 2 monster cards in your opponent's graveyard from play. This means that the 'Destiny Board' skill will be negated, extending the duel. However, do note that there must be at least 1 monster card in your opponent's graveyard to activate its effect. Though, most likely it will be Dark Necrofear.
Pot of Benevolence
Pot of Benevolence
It is able to return 2 cards from either player's graveyard to their decks. This will negate the 'Destiny Board' skill. However, do note that there must be at least 2 cards in any player's graveyard to activate its effect.
Disappear
Disappear
Helps to remove from play 1 card in your opponent's graveyard. Again, it helps to negate the 'Destiny Board' skill. This allows you to extend the duel.
Dust Barrier
Dust Barrier
It allows your normal monsters to be unaffected by all spell cards for 2 turns which may be useful since Yami Bakura's Lvl 40 deck consists of monster and spell cards.

Drops and Explanation

CardExplanation
Archfiend Empress
Archfiend Empress
[SR]
Can be fetch using Doomdog Octhros. This card will be a great addition for fiend type decks. Use its effect to along with Escape from the Dark Dimension.
Puppet Master
Puppet Master
[SR]
It has the effect that can flood your board with strong beatsticks, however, it can be risky due to its ATK/DEF.
The Gross Ghost of Fled Dreams
The Gross Ghost of Fled Dreams
[SR]
Along with Yugi's Power of Dark skill it has a staple 2000DEF.
Trance Archfiend
Trance Archfiend
[SR]
It can discard Dark Necrofear to activate Destiny Board.
White Magical Hat
White Magical Hat
[SR]
Even with its great effect It still hasn't found a place to any competitive deck due to its low ATK and DEF.
The Earl of Demise
The Earl of Demise
[R]
One of the few Normal monsters which needed just 1 tribute. Not being used to any competitive deck yet.
Gernia
Gernia
[R]
It can be special summoned again during your next standby phase in a scenario where it destroys 4-Starred Ladybug of Doom and its effect activates.
Electric Lizard
Electric Lizard
[R]
Prevents a monster from being able to attack for a turn and does not need to get destroyed for the effect to work.
Dark Mambele
Dark Mambele
[R]
Not viable so far in the current metta, it's hard to meet its condition.
Fiend Griefing
Fiend Griefing
[R]
This will be viable to FIEND type decks, since most of them has Graveyard enabaling effects. Also it's great to easily discard Dark Necrofear to activate Destiny Board.

Comments

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Anonymous
I say this all the time and I hate to again, but the solution is Labyrinth Builder. Use paired with Dimension Gate to banish your wall to prevent man-eater bug and extoplasmer. You can almost use the exact same deck that can be used to farm Kaiba here without changing a thing.
<< Anonymous
Anonymous Reply
True. Two swords would be a problem if he happens to equip them both to him, you can use Emperors Holiday (just like lvl 30 mokuba) or any spell removal to handle that.
<< Anonymous
Anonymous Reply
Even better, Blast Held by a Tribute. Boom.
<< Anonymous
Anonymous Reply
had the luck that it happened twice to me. but its not that hard to deal with. the biggest problem for me is him killing himself with ecto
<< Anonymous
Anonymous Reply
Ecto was always my issue too. The only solution I had was going on defense with set monsters. But after Paradox, Dimension Gate ruins Ecto. Use with a strong defender or a beatstick and his monsters cant attack. Then handle ecto at your leisure or power heal through it.
ImLosingMyPatience
Is there anyone else also having problems with setting the deck after the update? My decks keep changing to the ones I didn't set.
<< Anonymous(ImLosingMyPatience)
Anonymous Reply
I've faced the same problem
<< Anonymous(ImLosingMyPatience)
Felipe Reply
Surprise present deck is viable?
<< Anonymous(ImLosingMyPatience)
Felipe Reply
I'm also having problems with decks.
<< Anonymous(ImLosingMyPatience)
Anonymous Reply
Yes, i got the same problem. There's too many issues from the last update
Anonymous
Where does the 3rd De-Spell coming from. One is yugi level, one is kaiba level, where do you get the 3rd?
<< Anonymous
Anonymous Reply
paradox
<< Anonymous
Wooster Reply
Paradox Brothers, I believe.
Anonymous
time for karate man otk deck?! he can be searched using the new card field-commander rahz and add 3 x magical mallet for better consistency. cant farm high score though just quick win for the kicks.
<< Anonymous
Anonymous Reply
So what? If yoou can't get more than 3k DA you should not farm him? 🔥
<< Anonymous
Anonymous Reply
I would suggest you farm lvl30. You don't have to get 🔥y. Trust me.
<< Anonymous
Anonymous Reply
I sense much salt in this young one haha
<< Anonymous
Anonymous Reply
lol for real
Chapapanga
Wow, konami just wanted to crush every farmer.
I'm all farmed from the last bakura though except the new SR
Anonymous
Any Labirynth builder deck available to farm bakura?
<< Anonymous
Anonymous Reply
Nothing would work because of Ectoplasmer and Necrofear effects
<< Anonymous
Anonymous Reply
Bakura is pure anti farm. Unlike the other event characters, he can wreck ANY deck's consistency if you are unlucky.Put it simply, getting 8k DA on him at lv 30, 40 is a real pain.
<< Anonymous
Anonymous Reply
And the bugged temple of kings just add salt to the wound. Did Konami deliberately sabotage it make it even harder? f this.
Tiernan Adel
Does Bakura randomly change your equipped decks on your characters? I'm leveling Pegasus and my Auto Duel deck keeps getting changed to my farming deck :/
<< Anonymous(Tiernan Adel)
Anonymous Reply
Yeah it's a problem with the 1.7
Anonymous
I hate level 40 bakura they need to remove that stupid skill .. it's a event to farm not bully damn pisses me of to farm level 30
<< Anonymous
Anonymous Reply
Just be happy that it's not like last time. He had the destiny board skill on all levels (except lvl 50). So if you had really bad luck and couldn't beat him in 5 turns, you could even lose to lvl 10 Bakura.
Anonymous
toon monster + toon kingdom affected with ectoplasm?
Anonymous
No more Soul Exchange, Sphere Kuriboh and Enema Controller! Rejoice! It seems that Konami hears my suggestion of keeping a character from using "out of character" cards through the survey.
<< Anonymous
Anonymous Reply
All those cards u named can be easily countered in farming. But this time his deck is a lot tougher
<< Anonymous
Anonymous Reply
I wouldn't consider Soul Exchange even remotely out of character, and Sphere Kuriboh wasn't really out of character either, he uses a LOT of pretty random Fiends, and the Sangan he does use in the anime isn't any more terrifying than Sphere Kuriboh. ;p
<< Anonymous
Anonymous Reply
Soul Exchange and Enemy Controller are Kaiba's trademark card in the anime. Never saw anyone else use it. And Sphere Kuriboh is just there for "hey let's screw with them farmers".
<< Anonymous
Nostalgia boy Reply
Yeah. Using a random card is ok, but using someone else's exclusive card kinda ruin the feeling for those who watched the animu.
animos
GUYS something interesting about this event, i duel him using ishizu. there is conversation between them before 1st duel. bakura said marik will appear in duel world.. cant wait ..
<< Anonymous(Bakura)
Player J Reply
You speak for yourself Bakura!
The only character I have been waiting for is Bones or Panic.
I don't care about Marik.
Marik is only going to bring more Burn Deck spamm into this humble game.
<< Anonymous(animos)
Some guy Reply
bakura has had that dialogue quote with ishizu since the first time he appeared in the destiny board event several months ago, you moron. Even though marik would most likely be appearing this time around for real, bakura's quote with ishizu wasn't a hint since he mentioned it in the past and we got paradox instead.
<< Anonymous
Anonymous Reply
How bout you stop being a 🔥 if that's not hard to ask
<< Anonymous(animos)
NoU Reply
The same with Odion: "Besides, he will show up in the world, regardless of whether you're alive or dead!".
But we can't know when that will be...
Felipe
Surprise present deck is viable against bakura lvl 40?

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