As most of you already knew, I was working with @sempere_95 in a UP Sanji guide. Here you can learn about most matchups in the meta and also, a lot of tips on how to cycle your deck and use that advantage on your favor.
https://t.co/v8dK3iubop
🔥 I’m thrilled to introduce another member of the Montre-academy: @FedeMoltres !
In this masterclass, he’ll break down how to pilot Kaido, why he chose the deck for Finals, where he secured a Top 16 finish, and how he later went on to achieve a Top 4 finish in Prague.
He’ll also cover post-ban changes and what to expect with the arrival of EB05!
The guide is already packed with great insights, both in the written content and video analysis. Next week, we’ll give it a complete visual revamp, add all the commented matches, and include new games from the EB05 meta once testing is complete.
Why? Because quality is the only thing that matters to me. 💯
🔗 Link in the comments
🏷️ Use code MONTRESTORE for 10% OFF the guide!
Now, I want to explain why I chose to bring Fede into this project, knowing that some people have concerns about his past and consider him an unfair player.
Before the discussion begins, I ask you to take a moment to read this before commenting.
Many of you know me and my brand. One of my biggest battles has always been against cheating in card games. I’ve consistently stood against it because I believe fair play and integrity are essential to the competitive scene.
But my goal has never been to name names, fuel drama, or encourage people to attack one another.
As a player, entrepreneur, and content creator, I want to help change the mentality surrounding this community and bring positivity back to something we love and, for some of us, have even turned into a career.
I’ve spoken directly with Fede, and he’s shared his perspective on everything that has happened over the past few months.
I won’t go into every detail. I’m not here to justify anyone’s actions, dismiss people's concerns, or blindly defend anyone. Federico asked me for an opportunity to show people who he is beyond the controversy surrounding him.
We live in a world where accusations can spread quickly, reputations can suffer lasting damage, and people who make mistakes are not always given an opportunity to demonstrate that they can learn and change.
At the same time, I believe that accountability matters. Serious concerns deserve to be taken seriously, and trust has to be earned through actions, not words.
That’s why I chose to give him this opportunity.
My message has always been about positivity, fairness, and giving people a chance. I understand that this decision comes with risks, and I respect the fact that not everyone will agree with it. But denying someone the opportunity to move forward without considering the possibility of growth would go against the values I was raised with.
Ultimately, I believe there are three possible outcomes:
1️⃣ If he made mistakes and genuinely learns from them, then takes responsibility and never repeats them, that’s a positive outcome for both him and the community.
2️⃣ If the accusations are unfounded, then he deserves the opportunity to move forward without being permanently defined by a stigma that shouldn't follow him.
3️⃣ If further misconduct occurs, I’ll take the appropriate action, just as I’ve done with other players in the past. Giving someone a chance does not mean giving them a free pass.
In every case, my priority remains the same: protecting the integrity of the game and helping build a healthier competitive community.
After reading this, you’re absolutely entitled to disagree with my decision. You can criticise my choice, question my judgment, and have your own opinion about Federico. I respect that.
What I ask is that we keep the discussion respectful and distinguish between criticism of a decision and personal attacks.
As for Federico, he’s an excellent player. I’ve tested with him extensively in the past, both online and in person, and my personal experiences with him have always been positive. He’s been kind, friendly, and respectful towards me.
That doesn’t mean my personal experience should settle every question surrounding him. It simply explains why I was willing to hear him out and give him an opportunity to demonstrate who he is through his actions.
He asked for a chance to be heard, and as a father myself, I kept thinking about the lessons Edward Newgate — Whitebeard — taught us in One Piece: the importance of family, loyalty, and believing in people.
I couldn’t simply turn my back on someone who asked for an opportunity to move forward.
But please don’t discredit my work or the work of my team because of this decision. Years of sacrifice, dedication, and passion have brought us this far, and I hope they’ll take us even further.
Giving someone a second chance doesn't mean ignoring the past. It means giving them the opportunity to show, through their actions, who they really are.
I believe in accountability, second chances and, above all, building a better community. ❤️
@Nikkosuka@sempere_95 No red roc and 3 5c reiju
And put 3 pink hornet, 1 gloriosa and 5c linlin/galdino or whatever tech you think is good. You have like 20 decent options
@sempere_95 Actually, just saw that i forgot to press save deck and ended up running 3 5c reiju and 3 pink hornet instead of 4 and 2 kekw. That actually explains some problems I had finding multiple 5c reiju
@SupahRouis Sino la hice después de topear en malmö, que iban a tocar las Finals y ganaba a Mihawk y Robin, no la voy a hacer ahora que le están rompiendo las piernas con un palo de golf.
Si me aburro y escribo algo quedará gratis.
Here is one of my first iterations of Shirahoshi in EB05.
This was the main deck that I played in the EB03 meta, winning my Red Bull Qualifier with it and hitting rank 1 on SIM.
This will be a Tier 1 Deck in the upcoming format. Adding 2 cards that Draw 2 is insane support.
@ikiri_kuwagata You dont even need to stage since you can start turn 3 with leader ability because of your 6c from turn 2.
So you can play double searcher turn 1🐢
T32 with B Yamato in London regional. 9th in swiss
B Luffy✅🎲2nd
Mihawk✅🎲2nd
Enel❌2nd @sempere_95
Mihawk✅1st
Mihawk✅🎲2nd
Robin✅1st @LuigiAmatoTCG
Robin✅🎲2nd @DicleGianluca
Sabo RB❌🎲2nd
Robin✅1st
Robin✅🎲2nd
Mihawk✅🎲2nd
T32: UY Boa❌❌ @MistilteinnYGO (stream)