[Warrior/XYZ/Effect]
ATK/2,500 DEF/1,800
2 Level 4 monsters
Cannot be destroyed by battle with a monster Special Summoned from the GY. You can only use each of the following effects of “Exosister Mikailis” once per turn. If you control this card that was Xyz Summoned this turn by using an “Exosister” monster as material (Quick Effect): You can target 1 card in your opponent’s field or GY; banish it. You can detach 1 material from this card; add 1 “Exosister” Spell/Trap from your Deck to your hand.
Exosister Mikailis is a warrior and XYZ monster from Yu-Gi-Oh!. This card is support for Exosister. She has three useful effects. She affects the opponent’s graveyard. This card also provides spells and traps to her player.
Sets:
| Release Date | Set Number | Set | Rarity |
| 01/27/2022 | GRCR-EN017 | The Grand Creators | Ultra Rare |
| 09/07/2023 | MP23-EN256 | 25th Anniversary Tin: Dueling Heroes Mega Pack | Prismatic Secret Rare |
| 04/09/2026 | RA05-EN050 | Rarity Collection 5 | Ultra Rare |
First Effect:
Exosister Mikailis cannot be destroyed in battle by a monster that was special summoned from the graveyard. This effect provides a small amount of protection in battle. It can be an advantage against decks with monsters from the graveyard.
However, the protection from this effect is situational. Many decks special summon monsters from the deck, extra deck, and hand. Monsters with a higher ATK will be able to destroy Exosister Mikailis under most circumstances.
In addition, this effect does not prevent damage. An opponent may still special summon a monster from is or her graveyard. This monster with a higher ATK than Exosister Mikailis may inflict damage to you.
Second Effect:
Exosister Mikailis banishes one card from the opponent’s graveyard during the turn you XYZ summoned this card. This effect counters decks with strategies for the graveyard and cards with effects in the graveyard. This ability is a quick effect, and you may activate during the opponent’s turn.
Furthermore, Exosister Mikailis has a lot of value because of this effect. Many cards in Yu-Gi-Oh activate effects from the graveyard. This XYZ monster may banish this type of card from the graveyard before the opponent has an opportunity to activate the card from the graveyard.
Third Effect:
Exosister Mikailis may add one spell or trap with Exosister in its name from the deck to your hand. The effect costs one XYZ material. You may activate it once during every turn.
Furthermore, Exosister has many spells and traps. Exosister Mikailis may add the best spell or trap for your matchup. She may add a powerful trap such as Exosister Vadis to the hand. Then, you may set it and activate it during the opponent’s turn.
Add these cards to your hand with the effect of Exosister Mikailis!
- Exosister Arment
- Exosister Pax
- Exosister Vadis
XYZ Summon:
Exosister Mikailis requires two level four monsters for her XYZ summon. You can use any monsters at level four. The best materials are monsters with Exosister in their names. The archetype can consistently XYZ summon Exosister Mikailis.
For instance, Exosister Martha and Exosister Elis are a great pair of materials for the XYZ summon of Exosister Mikailis. Both of these monsters are level four. Exosister Martha special summons herself from the hand and Exosister Elis from the deck with her first effect. Then, you may overlay Exosister Martha and Exosister Elis, and xyz summon Exosister Mikailis.
In addition, Exosister Returnia enables a XYZ summon during the opponent’s turn. It allows you to use materials on the field. You may XYZ summon Exosister Mikailis. Exosister Mikailis and Exosister Returnia will banish a card from the opponent’s graveyard. Therefore, you gain this XYZ monster and banished two of the opponent’s cards.
Play these cards to XYZ summon Exosister Mikailis!
- Exosister Elis
- Exosister Martha
- Exosister Returnia
Support:
Exosister Mikailis is a perfect fit for the Exosisters. This XYZ monster has synergy with many cards in the archetype. Some cards protect this card from the opponent’s effects.
Exosister Carpedivem is a powerful continuous spell alongside Exosister Mikailis on the field. This continuous spell protects this XYZ monster from effects of an opponent’s monster that was special summoned from the graveyard. In addition, Exosister Carpedivem negates the effects of an opponent’s card after you XYZ summon Exosister Mikailis. This protective effects from Exosister Carpedivem allows this XYZ monster to use her effects and battle the opponent with less options for the opponent to counter your strategy.
Play these cards with Exosister Mikailis!
- Exosister Arment
- Exosister Carpedivem
Support: Generic XYZ Cards
Exosister Mikailis has access to generic cards for XYZ monsters. These generic cards provide protection from the opponent’s effects. They provide additional materials to this XYZ monster.
Zexal Field is a useful field spell for Exosister Mikailis. This field spell protects this XYZ monster when the opponent targets it when they respond to this XYZ monster’s activation and effects. This card also attaches an XYZ monster from the extra deck or graveyard to Exosister Mikailis.
XYZ Import is also an effective card for Exosister Mikailis. This quick-play spell card attaches an opponent’s monster to Exosister Mikailis as material. Therefore, the opponent loses a monster, and Exosister Mikailis has additional material for the cost of her third effect.
Play these cards with Exosister Mikailis!
- Zexal Field
- Xyz Import
Matchups:
Exosister Mikailis has a advantages against a variety of decks. She is a useful card against a deck with cards to special summon monsters from the graveyard. She also has an advantage against a deck with a reliance on the graveyard. This XYZ monster banishes any type of cards from the opponent’s graveyard. The opponent loses an advantage from the card.
For instance, Exosister Mikailis is an effective XYZ monster in matchups against zombies with Call of the Haunted. The strategy for the deck with Call of the Haunted special summons zombies from the graveyard. These monsters will not be able to destroy Exosister Mikailis in battle.
Furthermore, Exosister Mikailis counters some cards for Blue-Eyes. Decks with Blue-Eyes have some cards with effects in the graveyard. Majesty of The White Dragons, Neo Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon, and Wishes For Eyes of Blue have effects in the graveyard. Exosister Mikailis may banish these cards before the opponent can activate their effects from the graveyard.
Card Rating:
Overall, Exosister Mikailis is a strong XYZ monster. The deck consistently XYZ summons her from the extra deck. She complements the deck for Exosister. She banishes the opponent’s resources from the graveyard. This card provides access to a spell or trap, and this effect sets up your strategy. Therefore, I recommend playing Exosister Mikailis in your deck.
Card Rating: 3.5 out of 5.0 stars
