If you don't control a creature with a counter on it at that time, the ability won't resolve and none of its effects will happen
Aqua/Strder | #TENO @Meriidiem Oct 9, 2025 struggling on what non engine to play in this deck (genesys) 12:40 AM Oct 17, 20255.6KViews Genesys Yu-Gi-Oh
Players open two packs, shuffle them up, and battle
Furthermore, it had access to powerful Rank 7 XYZ monsters, which helped it be one of the most powerful and consistent archetypes ever created
Another issue with white is that its most impactful plays tend to be stax pieces like Drannith Magistrate and mass land destruction like Armageddon, which many casual pods soft-ban during their Rule 0 conversations
Instead of having archetypal Tuner monsters, "Swordsoul" cards instead have effects that Special Summon a Level 4 "Swordsoul Token" Tuner monster, which greatly increases the Deck's consistency compared to other Synchro Decks as there is no longer a need to search for Tuners