Richard Pugh
@gearchroniclefan.bsky.social
I'm a digital artist/graphic designer wannabe who has a mad habit of writing concepts for Vanguard cards! Hire me, Bushiroad! #cardfightvanguard
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Figured you #YuGiOh fans might like to have a look at this! www.deviantart.com/gearchronicl...
Yu-Gi-Oh Card Redesign 2025/2026 Version 3 by GearChronicleFan on DeviantArt
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January 30, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Figured you #YuGiOh fans might like to have a look at this! www.deviantart.com/gearchronicl...
So let's say there was a deck introduced that revolved around how many guardians your opponent played during your vanguard's attack (besides Daikaiser of course), which nation do you think it'd belong to?
January 27, 2026 at 9:02 PM
So let's say there was a deck introduced that revolved around how many guardians your opponent played during your vanguard's attack (besides Daikaiser of course), which nation do you think it'd belong to?
So I got a question for you all (don't think I've asked it before). Let's say that they decided to make new forms of each of the SD bosses (Triumph Dragon, etc.). Would they be better as G3s gaining their previous forms' skills, or G4s with entirely new abilities?
January 27, 2026 at 4:21 PM
So I got a question for you all (don't think I've asked it before). Let's say that they decided to make new forms of each of the SD bosses (Triumph Dragon, etc.). Would they be better as G3s gaining their previous forms' skills, or G4s with entirely new abilities?
For those of you who like Aqua Force and mechs, well, I have something you might like! #CardfightVanguard www.deviantart.com/gearchronicl...
D-Series Deck Concept: Naval Titans by GearChronicleFan on DeviantArt
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January 27, 2026 at 3:43 PM
For those of you who like Aqua Force and mechs, well, I have something you might like! #CardfightVanguard www.deviantart.com/gearchronicl...
So what does everyone think of Berucrea?
January 27, 2026 at 1:48 PM
So what does everyone think of Berucrea?
Another new deck concept. This time I'm making something for a rather obscure Dragon Empire card that could've been its own boss at some point... This is how I imagine his deck would look... #CardfightVanguard www.deviantart.com/gearchronicl...
D-Series Deck Concept: Musashid MartialForms by GearChronicleFan on DeviantArt
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January 25, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Another new deck concept. This time I'm making something for a rather obscure Dragon Empire card that could've been its own boss at some point... This is how I imagine his deck would look... #CardfightVanguard www.deviantart.com/gearchronicl...
Got a new Dark States deck for Gear Chronicle fans. What do you think of the Timekeepers? #CardfightVanguard www.deviantart.com/gearchronicl...
D-Series Deck Concept: Timekeepers by GearChronicleFan on DeviantArt
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January 22, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Got a new Dark States deck for Gear Chronicle fans. What do you think of the Timekeepers? #CardfightVanguard www.deviantart.com/gearchronicl...
Y'know with all the cards we have in Dragon Empire that activate skills when they're discarded from hand during the battle phase I'm surprised they haven't made a DE boss card that gains bonuses based on the number of cards you discard from hand during the battle phase.
January 22, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Y'know with all the cards we have in Dragon Empire that activate skills when they're discarded from hand during the battle phase I'm surprised they haven't made a DE boss card that gains bonuses based on the number of cards you discard from hand during the battle phase.
So I was half right XD
Honestly I did not expect them to do what they did with this deck, letting you choose between riding different vanguards like that before you reach G3, or that they'd allow you to switch boss cards so easily. I like it! Quite nostalgic, haha!
Honestly I did not expect them to do what they did with this deck, letting you choose between riding different vanguards like that before you reach G3, or that they'd allow you to switch boss cards so easily. I like it! Quite nostalgic, haha!
So the revelation regarding these new Aichi/Kai decks that each contains 18 cards with 4 cards in each deck being reprints leads me to speculate whether or not we're getting new rideline cards altogether. (1/7)
January 22, 2026 at 1:16 PM
So I was half right XD
Honestly I did not expect them to do what they did with this deck, letting you choose between riding different vanguards like that before you reach G3, or that they'd allow you to switch boss cards so easily. I like it! Quite nostalgic, haha!
Honestly I did not expect them to do what they did with this deck, letting you choose between riding different vanguards like that before you reach G3, or that they'd allow you to switch boss cards so easily. I like it! Quite nostalgic, haha!
New Keter deck! Hopefully this'll appeal to more of the Oracle Think Tank fans out there! #cardfightvanguard www.deviantart.com/gearchronicl...
D-Series Deck Concept: Esqulier Draws by GearChronicleFan on DeviantArt
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January 19, 2026 at 1:48 PM
New Keter deck! Hopefully this'll appeal to more of the Oracle Think Tank fans out there! #cardfightvanguard www.deviantart.com/gearchronicl...
Since I had a chance I thought I'd share another deck concept. This time I'm doing something for fans of Lyrical Monasterio! #CardfightVanguard deviantart.com/gearchronicl...
D-Series Deck Concept: Ichihime by GearChronicleFan on DeviantArt
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January 16, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Since I had a chance I thought I'd share another deck concept. This time I'm doing something for fans of Lyrical Monasterio! #CardfightVanguard deviantart.com/gearchronicl...
Got a new deck concept for you Brandt Gate fans to read, introducing the Exploroids! #cardfightvanguard www.deviantart.com/gearchronicl...
D-Series Deck Concept: Exploroids by GearChronicleFan on DeviantArt
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January 15, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Got a new deck concept for you Brandt Gate fans to read, introducing the Exploroids! #cardfightvanguard www.deviantart.com/gearchronicl...
So the revelation regarding these new Aichi/Kai decks that each contains 18 cards with 4 cards in each deck being reprints leads me to speculate whether or not we're getting new rideline cards altogether. (1/7)
January 14, 2026 at 12:59 PM
So the revelation regarding these new Aichi/Kai decks that each contains 18 cards with 4 cards in each deck being reprints leads me to speculate whether or not we're getting new rideline cards altogether. (1/7)
Anyone seen the promotional graphics for the new Aichi/Kai start deck sets? That Blaster Blade illustration is just... Wow...
Gotta be honest, I'm curious to see who's going to get reprinted in these sets outside of the main rideline units, given the already existing support that's out there.
Gotta be honest, I'm curious to see who's going to get reprinted in these sets outside of the main rideline units, given the already existing support that's out there.
January 12, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Anyone seen the promotional graphics for the new Aichi/Kai start deck sets? That Blaster Blade illustration is just... Wow...
Gotta be honest, I'm curious to see who's going to get reprinted in these sets outside of the main rideline units, given the already existing support that's out there.
Gotta be honest, I'm curious to see who's going to get reprinted in these sets outside of the main rideline units, given the already existing support that's out there.
So I got a question for Gundam players: What exactly is the rule when it comes to running multiple copies of cards in one deck? In the GCG's tutorial app, the GQX deck three different versions of the GQX unit itself in three different cards, but all with the same name. [1/X]
January 5, 2026 at 1:15 PM
So I got a question for Gundam players: What exactly is the rule when it comes to running multiple copies of cards in one deck? In the GCG's tutorial app, the GQX deck three different versions of the GQX unit itself in three different cards, but all with the same name. [1/X]
Honest thoughts on Gancelot...
I won't lie, I'm disappointed he can't be used as a vanguard, but that doesn't mean I don't like what he does. Very true to the original, and he can be used pretty well either in Alfred or in Majesty Lord Blaster. Not bad going at all.
I won't lie, I'm disappointed he can't be used as a vanguard, but that doesn't mean I don't like what he does. Very true to the original, and he can be used pretty well either in Alfred or in Majesty Lord Blaster. Not bad going at all.
December 23, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Honest thoughts on Gancelot...
I won't lie, I'm disappointed he can't be used as a vanguard, but that doesn't mean I don't like what he does. Very true to the original, and he can be used pretty well either in Alfred or in Majesty Lord Blaster. Not bad going at all.
I won't lie, I'm disappointed he can't be used as a vanguard, but that doesn't mean I don't like what he does. Very true to the original, and he can be used pretty well either in Alfred or in Majesty Lord Blaster. Not bad going at all.
Quadrupole Circular = Noice!
December 15, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Quadrupole Circular = Noice!
I think it'd be cool if Baromagnes received more RGs that send themselves to the soul after they attack or boost, like he received in DZ-BT10, as the cost to pay for extra bonuses like PWR etc. or as the result of those units performing some other effects.
December 9, 2025 at 1:40 PM
I think it'd be cool if Baromagnes received more RGs that send themselves to the soul after they attack or boost, like he received in DZ-BT10, as the cost to pay for extra bonuses like PWR etc. or as the result of those units performing some other effects.
Sufficed to say Granblue fans are going to like this new Deeplands deck. I can at least appreciate that Stoicheia's getting its own equivalent of Leuhan/RevolDress. Interesting to see what other forms the new boss gets.
November 27, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Sufficed to say Granblue fans are going to like this new Deeplands deck. I can at least appreciate that Stoicheia's getting its own equivalent of Leuhan/RevolDress. Interesting to see what other forms the new boss gets.
New form for Silhouette? Hell yeah!
Masques form for Avantgarda? Didn't see that coming!
An encounter for Gancelot? What do we reckon, is he gonna be a vanguard or rear-guard?
Masques form for Avantgarda? Didn't see that coming!
An encounter for Gancelot? What do we reckon, is he gonna be a vanguard or rear-guard?
November 13, 2025 at 1:08 PM
New form for Silhouette? Hell yeah!
Masques form for Avantgarda? Didn't see that coming!
An encounter for Gancelot? What do we reckon, is he gonna be a vanguard or rear-guard?
Masques form for Avantgarda? Didn't see that coming!
An encounter for Gancelot? What do we reckon, is he gonna be a vanguard or rear-guard?
Just out of curiosity, if there were other mech-themed decks introduced in Vanguard (either as collabs or based on in-game lore), and these included pilot cards for RG mechs, would the mechs themselves stack onto the pilots like overDress, or would pilots be attached as gauges?
November 11, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Just out of curiosity, if there were other mech-themed decks introduced in Vanguard (either as collabs or based on in-game lore), and these included pilot cards for RG mechs, would the mechs themselves stack onto the pilots like overDress, or would pilots be attached as gauges?
Leuhan support... Me likey...
Can't say that I'm disappointed by Clockwork Dragon, I can already imagine the combos with the Gear Parrot!
Also, Zorga and Magnolia in other nations? Dayum... I can already imagine what Zorga's gonna do (Alchemagic, but with Set Orders instead, lol)
Can't say that I'm disappointed by Clockwork Dragon, I can already imagine the combos with the Gear Parrot!
Also, Zorga and Magnolia in other nations? Dayum... I can already imagine what Zorga's gonna do (Alchemagic, but with Set Orders instead, lol)
November 11, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Leuhan support... Me likey...
Can't say that I'm disappointed by Clockwork Dragon, I can already imagine the combos with the Gear Parrot!
Also, Zorga and Magnolia in other nations? Dayum... I can already imagine what Zorga's gonna do (Alchemagic, but with Set Orders instead, lol)
Can't say that I'm disappointed by Clockwork Dragon, I can already imagine the combos with the Gear Parrot!
Also, Zorga and Magnolia in other nations? Dayum... I can already imagine what Zorga's gonna do (Alchemagic, but with Set Orders instead, lol)
I know that Lyrical already has Flamme-Glam, but what if they had a deck along similar lines to RevolDress? Like you have a main superstar as your vanguard, and after she attacks you can ride an alternate form of her from one of your other zones, e.g. bind or hand. Thoughts?
October 23, 2025 at 12:21 AM
I know that Lyrical already has Flamme-Glam, but what if they had a deck along similar lines to RevolDress? Like you have a main superstar as your vanguard, and after she attacks you can ride an alternate form of her from one of your other zones, e.g. bind or hand. Thoughts?
Got a new Stoicheia deck concept for Megacolony fans. Let me know what you think! www.deviantart.com/gearchronicl...
D-Series Deck Concept: Blackmail by GearChronicleFan on DeviantArt
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October 22, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Got a new Stoicheia deck concept for Megacolony fans. Let me know what you think! www.deviantart.com/gearchronicl...
If you're on Twitter, I've got this question for you about a couple of Vanguard collabs I wouldn't mind seeing... x.com/Lyrics_Mad/s...
Richard A. Pugh on X: "Let's say that there was a chance for either of these mech franchises to become a Vanguard collab. Which one do you think would be more likely?" / X
Let's say that there was a chance for either of these mech franchises to become a Vanguard collab. Which one do you think would be more likely?
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October 16, 2025 at 2:04 PM
If you're on Twitter, I've got this question for you about a couple of Vanguard collabs I wouldn't mind seeing... x.com/Lyrics_Mad/s...