Goat Format Championship 23 Deck Tech: Jeremy Crespin's Blue-Eyes Turbo
Jeremy Crespin piloted a unique Blue-Eyes Turbo deck to a 3-0 start at Goat Format Championship 23, showcasing a nostalgic yet competitive approach to the format.
140 duelists signed up for 2025's first major event: The Goat Format Championship 23 tournament! This is a stand-out event for spice lovers, and many players decided to bring with them a multitude of interesting and innovative lists. Since the recent domination of the Horus/Stein deck at the PWCQ, dragons seem to be on the minds of many in the format. This includes Jeremy Crespin, who's piloting a Blue-Eyes deck that started the event at 3-0!
Deck List
Overview
though not common in the format by any means, it's interesting to note that we featured a Paladin of White Dragon deck during our last GFC as well! If you're curious, you can read the article here. Paladin of White Dragon decks use the ritual monster to pressure the opponent by negating their precious flip effects. If the situation calls for it, they can also special summon the legendary Blue-Eyes White Dragon to end games quickly with its enormous 3000 ATK. As with most ritual-based decks, Manju of the 10,000 Hands is played to improve consistency and gain card advantage. Much like the Quish or "Blue Chaos" decks in the format, these extra cards are often used as discard fodder for powerful cards like Phoenix Wing Wind Blast and Raigeki Break.
Crespin's list differs from Alephya2's in that there is much less of a focus on dragon-type monsters. However, the core of Paladin, Blue-Eyes, and Manju is still present, as well as a number of Gravekeeper's Spy to wall off attacks and add ritual fodder.
Player Insight
For this Crespin, their love for Blue-Eyes White Dragon runs deep, fueling both their nostalgia and competitive drive. After experimenting with meta decks, they've decided to craft a unique strategy that blends fun with a competitive edge and takes inspiration from various archetypes , aiming to keep opponents guessing and capitalize on unexpected tech choices. Let's take a closer look at their insights and the thought process behind their creative build.
