Is Maliss a good deck in 2026?

Yes — Maliss is a Tier 1 contender in the 2026 TCG meta. Its banish-and-recycle engine is highly consistent, and the Maliss Links put real pressure on the opponent's hand and Extra Deck, holding roughly 13% of the competitive meta share.

What is the best Maliss deck list?

The standard 40-card build is the tournament baseline: 40 main, 15 extra, 15 side. From there you can tune toward the Fiendsmith hybrid for stronger turn 1 boards, a pure engine build, or the sub-$100 budget version — all included above as alternates.

How does the Maliss engine work?

Maliss monsters banish cards — themselves or other cards — to Special Summon Cyberse monsters and stock the banished zone with resources. Maliss in Underground searches the engine and Maliss in the Mirror recycles banished cards mid-combo, while the Maliss Link monsters turn that setup into hand and Extra Deck disruption.

Does Maliss need the Fiendsmith engine?

No. The pure Maliss build stands on its own and is a strong deck by itself. The Fiendsmith package is an optional upgrade that makes turn 1 boards more resilient, but it is not required to play the archetype competitively.

How much does a Maliss deck cost?

The Maliss engine itself is reasonably priced, but the Extra Deck staples and the Fiendsmith package can push a full build well past $100. The budget variant swaps the priciest generic Extra Deck cards for affordable alternatives to stay under $100.

Maliss Deck List 2026

Last updated: August 26, 2026 • By DeckPen Team

What Is Maliss?

Maliss is a Tier 1 2026 DARK Cyberse deck built around banishing your own cards and Special Summoning from the banishment. Its Link-2 monsters rip cards from the opponent's hand and Extra Deck while the field spell accelerates the engine. Currently Tier 1 (~13% meta share).

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The tournament baseline — 40 main, 15 extra, 15 side.

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Maliss Core Deck List (40 Cards)

Main Deck (40 Cards)

×3Maliss <P> White Rabbit

×3Maliss <P> Dormouse

×3Maliss <P> Chessy Cat

×2Maliss <P> March Hare

×2Maliss in Underground

×2Maliss in the Mirror

×3Maliss <C> TB-11

×2Fiendsmith Engraver

×1Fiendsmith's Tract

×1Fiendsmith's Requiem

×1Fiendsmith's Lacrima

×3Ash Blossom & Joyous Spring

×3Effect Veiler

×2Ghost Ogre & Snow Rabbit

×1Nibiru, the Primal Being

×2Pot of Prosperity

×2Called by the Grave

×3Infinite Impermanence

×1Monster Reborn

Deck Variants

Fiendsmith Hybrid

More Fiendsmith extenders for a stronger Turn 1 board — trims hand traps for engine density.

Pure Maliss

All-in on the Maliss engine — no Fiendsmith package, more Maliss names and recursion.

Budget Version (<$100)

Sub-$100 — trades pricey Extra Deck staples for affordable generics.

Maliss Key Combos

Maliss Matchup Guide

vs Ryzeal

≈50%

even. Two fast link-based decks trading interruptions — whoever resolves their engine first usually takes the game.

Key Cards: Ash Blossom, Infinite Impermanence

vs Snake-Eye

≈50%

even. A race to establish the first board; your banishing interruption lines blunt their extenders.

Key Cards: Nibiru, Ghost Ogre

vs Blue-Eyes

≈55%

favorable. Maliss <Q> Red Ransom's disruption slows the big-dragon game plan, and Droll punishes their searches.

Key Cards: Maliss <Q> Red Ransom, Droll & Lock Bird

vs Yubel

≈55%

favorable. Droll and Nibiru stop the recursion before it builds, keeping Yubel's board from spiraling out of control.

Key Cards: Droll & Lock Bird, Nibiru

* Win rates based on tournament data reported across the 2026 TCG meta — an estimate, not an exact figure.

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Maliss Deck List 2026

What Is Maliss?

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Maliss Core Deck List (40 Cards)

Main Deck (40 Cards)

Deck Variants

Fiendsmith Hybrid

Pure Maliss

Budget Version (<$100)

Maliss Key Combos

White Rabbit opener

Mirror loop

Fiendsmith climb

Maliss Matchup Guide

vs Ryzeal

vs Snake-Eye

vs Blue-Eyes

vs Yubel

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