Ride Chain (
General Details[]
Ride Chains are a series of four cards, one of each grade, that have a way to support members of the chain, usually by searching for the next member. Almost every Ride Chain features an ability to gain power by having the previous incarnation in the soul:
- While the grade 1 unit is on the (VC) and there is a copy of the grade 0 unit of the Ride Chain in the soul, it gains enough power to have 8000 Power.
- While the grade 2 is on the (VC) and there is a copy of the grade 1 in the soul, it gains enough power to have 10000 Power.
- While the grade 3 is on the (VC) and there is a copy of the Grade 2 in the soul, it gains enough power to have 11000 Power.
Style of Ride Chains[]
There have been several "generations" of ride chains, each with a different way to help ride the next member of the chian.
First Generation[]
The original Ride Chains, Galahad and Tsukuyomi, check the top five cards in the deck for the next unit in the chain, and if the card is among those checked, it can be ridden, at the cost of the turn's Normal Ride. The other cards are placed on the bottom of the deck, and this action is mandatory. These are one of Ride Chains where the Grade 1 and above units do not gain Power if the previous "form" is in the soul.
- The Grade 2 unit of the Ride Chain has a skill that can Soul Charge 2 cards when certain criteria is met.
- Goddess of the Half Moon, Tsukuyomi: When she is placed on (VC) when Godhawk, Ichibyoshi and Goddess of the Crescent Moon, Tsukuyomi are in the soul.
- Knight of Tribulations, Galahad: Knight of Godly Speed, Galahad rode over him.
- The Grade 3 unit of the Ride Chain has a skill that requires six units of the same clan to be in the soul and have a cost of Counter Blast 2. In addition, they lose 2000 power if you do not have all of the other parts of the Ride Chain in the soul.
Second Generation[]
In Booster Set 4: Eclipse of Illusionary Shadows, the second generation of Ride Chains are introduced. It consists of Amber Dragon, Eclipse, Enigman Storm, Stern Blaukluger, Phantom Blaster Dragon, and Evil Armor General, Giraffa. Ride Chains of this generation is the most consistent due to the search power: at least the Grade 2 is guaranteed if correctly rode.
- When the Grade 1 rides over the Grade 0, the deck can be searched for the Grade 2.
- The Grade 1 can search for the Grade 3 when it is placed on (RC) by discarding one Grade 3 card of the same clan from your hand.
Third Generation[]
In Extra Booster: Banquet of Divas, the third generation of Ride Chains are introduced. It consists of Cosmo Healer, Ergodiel, Covert Demonic Dragon, Magatsu Storm, Top Idol, Riviere, Arboros Dragon, Sephirot, Galactic Beast, Zeal, Guardian of Truth, Lox, Military Dragon, Raptor Colonel, and Spectral Duke Dragon. These Ride Chains have the least amount of checking for the others in the chain.
- When the Grade 1 rides over the Grade 0, the Grade 2 or Grade 3 is searched from among the top seven cards of the deck. Only one of them, if any, can be added to the hand, and the rest of the cards are shuffled back into the deck.
Fourth Generation[]
The release of Booster Set 10: Triumphant Return of the King of Knights introduced the release of the fourth generation of Ride Chains. It consists of Battle Deity of the Night, Artemis, Aurora Star, Coral, and Thundering Ripple, Genovious.
- The Grade 1 skill is similar to the third generation.
- If you did not ride the Grade 2 top of the Grade 1, you may look up to seven cards from the top of your deck, search for the Grade 2, and ride it.
- All the Grade 2 units have skills that activate when their attack hits.
- The Grade 2 units also have an extra skill if the Grade 1 is in the soul.
- Unlike the others, the 'Ripple' ride chain of the Aqua Force clan's Grade 2 skill requires the Grade 1 to be in the soul.
Fifth Generation[]
Starting from the release of Booster Set 12: Binding Force of the Black Rings, the fifth generation of Ride Chain was introduced. So far, the only members of this chain are Schwarzschild Dragon and Sanctuary of Light, Planetal Dragon.
It is often disputed as to whether or not the fifth generation is truly a new generation, or just an extension of the fourth generation. As such, it is often called "Generation 4.5".
- Unlike the fourth generation, the Grade 2 has to ride over the Grade 1 to get any benefit from its skill. It is not an on-hit skill, making it somewhat similar to the third generation as well.
- Unlike other ride chains, the Grade 3 has an additional skill on top of its main one and the +1000 skill for having the Grade 2 in soul.
Sixth Generation[]
Introduced in G Character Booster 1: TRY3 NEXT, the units in this ride chain do not gain power, but still have effects that require the previous unit in the chain to be in the soul. The chain also supports a different card in addition to the Grade 3 of the ride chain. The only Ride Chain of this generation is Throttle Caliber Dragon.
Seventh Generation[]
The final generation was introduced with the 
series, known as Ride Line (or Ride Chain in the English version). This group as expected consists of 4 cards, which are assembled as a Ride Deck. Example of this is the deck of Chakrabarthi Divine Dragon, Nirvana.
Supports[]
Some Ride Chains have further supports, such as Cross Ride or Legion, to bring out more battle capacity.
Grade 2 Supports[]
Some Ride Chains have a series Grade 2 units with 10000 base Power that gain 2000 Power when they attack. However, if the Grade 2 or 3 of their repsective Ride Chain is not on the Vanguard Circle, they lose 5,000 Power.
| Clan | Ride Chain | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Megacolony | Giraffa | Ironcutter Beetle |
| Dimension Police | Enigman | Enigroid Comrade |
| Shadow Paladin | Blaster | Demon World Castle, DonnerSchlag |
| Nova Grappler | Blau | Eisenkugel |
| Murakumo | Magatsu | Stealth Dragon, Royale Nova |
| Great Nature | Lox | Red Pencil Rhino |
| Kagero | Amber Dragon | Lava Arm Dragon |
Cross Ride[]
- Main article: Cross Ride
Some Ride Chains, like Phantom Blaster Dragon's, are followed by Cross Ride. This is done to gain more power or other benefit the main Grade 3 can't give.
Legion[]
- Main article: Legion
Some Ride Chains, such as Galactic Beast, Zeal's, can change from riding into their Grade 3 into the Grade 3's Legion Leader, which can then place the original card on (VC) as Legion, to gain both the main Grade 3's effects and Legion Leader's.
| Clan | Legion Mate | Legion Leader |
|---|---|---|
| Aqua Force | Thundering Ripple, Genovious | Rolling Ripple, Miltiadis |
| Bermuda Triangle | Top Idol, Riviere | Rising Star, Trois |
| Dimension Police | Galactic Beast, Zeal | New Era Beast, Zeal |
| Murakumo | Covert Demonic Dragon, Magatsu Storm | Covert Demonic Dragon, Magatsu Typhoon |
List of Ride Chains[]
Angel Feather[]
| Card Name | Race | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Miracle Feather Nurse | Angel | Grade 0 |
| Heavenly Injector | Angel | Grade 1 |
| Fate Healer, Ergodiel | Angel | Grade 2 |
| Cosmo Healer, Ergodiel | Angel | Grade 3 |
Aqua Force[]
| Card Name | Race | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Ripple, Alecs | Aquaroid | Grade 0 |
| Silent Ripple, Sotirio | Aquaroid | Grade 1 |
| Rising Ripple, Pavroth | Aquaroid | Grade 2 |
| Thundering Ripple, Genovious | Aquaroid | Grade 3 |
Bermuda Triangle[]
| Card Name | Race | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bermuda Triangle Cadet, Riviere | Mermaid | Grade 0 |
| Mermaid Idol, Riviere | Mermaid | Grade 1 |
| Super Idol, Riviere | Mermaid | Grade 2 |
| Top Idol, Riviere | Mermaid | Grade 3 |
| Card Name | Race | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Angelic Star, Coral | Mermaid | Grade 0 |
| Fresh Star, Coral | Mermaid | Grade 1 |
| Shiny Star, Coral | Mermaid | Grade 2 |
| Aurora Star, Coral | Mermaid | Grade 3 |
Dimension Police[]
| Card Name | Race | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Enigman Flow | Alien | Grade 0 |
| Enigman Ripple | Alien | Grade 1 |
| Enigman Wave | Alien | Grade 2 |
| Enigman Storm | Alien | Grade 3 |
| Card Name | Race | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Larva Beast, Zeal | Alien | Grade 0 |
| Eye of Destruction, Zeal | Alien | Grade 1 |
| Devourer of Planets, Zeal | Alien | Grade 2 |
| Galactic Beast, Zeal | Alien | Grade 3 |
Gear Chronicle[]
| Card Name | Race | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chic Folk Dracokid | Gear Dragon | Grade 0 |
| Smart Fender Dragon | Gear Dragon | Grade 1 |
| Grey Exhaust Dragon | Gear Dragon | Grade 2 |
| Throttle Caliber Dragon | Gear Dragon | Grade 3 |
Genesis[]
| Card Name | Race | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aiming for the Stars, Artemis | Noble | Grade 0 |
| Bowstring of Heaven and Earth, Artemis | Noble | Grade 1 |
| Twilight Hunter, Artemis | Noble | Grade 2 |
| Battle Deity of the Night, Artemis | Noble | Grade 3 |
Gold Paladin[]
| Card Name | Race | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Black Dragon Whelp, Vortimer | Human | Grade 0 |
| Scout of Darkness, Vortimer | Human | Grade 1 |
| Black Dragon Knight, Vortimer | Human | Grade 2 |
| Spectral Duke Dragon | Abyss Dragon | Grade 3 |
Great Nature[]
| Card Name | Race | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Schoolyard Prodigy, Lox | High Beast | Grade 0 |
| Bringer of Knowledge, Lox | High Beast | Grade 1 |
| Law Official, Lox | High Beast | Grade 2 |
| Guardian of Truth, Lox | High Beast | Grade 3 |
Kagero[]
| Card Name | Race | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Amber Dragon, Dawn | Flame Dragon | Grade 0 |
| Amber Dragon, Daylight | Flame Dragon | Grade 1 |
| Amber Dragon, Dusk | Flame Dragon | Grade 2 |
| Amber Dragon, Eclipse | Flame Dragon | Grade 3 |
Link Joker[]
| Card Name | Race | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Micro-hole Dracokid | Cyber Dragon | Grade 0 |
| Gravity Ball Dragon | Cyber Dragon | Grade 1 |
| Gravity Collapse Dragon | Cyber Dragon | Grade 2 |
| Schwarzschild Dragon | Cyber Dragon | Grade 3 |
Megacolony[]
| Card Name | Race | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Larva Mutant, Giraffa | Insect | Grade 0 |
| Pupa Mutant, Giraffa | Insect | Grade 1 |
| Elite Mutant, Giraffa | Insect | Grade 2 |
| Evil Armor General, Giraffa | Insect | Grade 3 |
Murakumo[]
| Card Name | Race | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Stealth Dragon, Magatsu Wind | Abyss Dragon | Grade 0 |
| Stealth Dragon, Magatsu Breath | Abyss Dragon | Grade 1 |
| Stealth Dragon, Magatsu Gale | Abyss Dragon | Grade 2 |
| Covert Demonic Dragon, Magatsu Storm | Abyss Dragon | Grade 3 |
Neo Nectar[]
| Card Name | Race | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Arboros Dragon, Ratoon | Forest Dragon | Grade 0 |
| Arboros Dragon, Branch | Forest Dragon | Grade 1 |
| Arboros Dragon, Timber | Forest Dragon | Grade 2 |
| Arboros Dragon, Sephirot | Forest Dragon | Grade 3 |
Nova Grappler[]
| Card Name | Race | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Blaujunger | Battleroid | Grade 0 |
| Blaupanzer | Battleroid | Grade 1 |
| Blaukluger | Battleroid | Grade 2 |
| Stern Blaukluger | Battleroid | Grade 3 |
Oracle Think Tank[]
| Card Name | Race | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Godhawk, Ichibyoshi | High Beast | Grade 0 |
| Goddess of the Crescent Moon, Tsukuyomi | Noble | Grade 1 |
| Goddess of the Half Moon, Tsukuyomi | Noble | Grade 2 |
| Goddess of the Full Moon, Tsukuyomi | Noble | Grade 3 |
Royal Paladin[]
| Card Name | Race | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Drangal | High Beast | Grade 0 |
| Knight of Quests, Galahad | Human | Grade 1 |
| Knight of Tribulations, Galahad | Human | Grade 2 |
| Knight of Godly Speed, Galahad | Human | Grade 3 |
| Card Name | Race | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sanctuary of Light, Planet Lancer | Human | Grade 0 |
| Sanctuary of Light, Little Storm | Human | Grade 1 |
| Sanctuary of Light, Determinator | Human | Grade 2 |
| Sanctuary of Light, Planetal Dragon | Cosmo Dragon | Grade 3 |
Shadow Paladin[]
| Card Name | Race | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fullbau | High Beast | Grade 0 |
| Blaster Javelin | Human | Grade 1 |
| Blaster Dark | Human | Grade 2 |
| Phantom Blaster Dragon | Abyss Dragon | Grade 3 |
Tachikaze[]
| Card Name | Race | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Military Dragon, Raptor Soldier | Dinodragon | Grade 0 |
| Military Dragon, Raptor Sergeant | Dinodragon | Grade 1 |
| Military Dragon, Raptor Captain | Dinodragon | Grade 2 |
| Military Dragon, Raptor Colonel | Dinodragon | Grade 3 |
Trivia[]
- Dark Zone finally received its first ride chain in G Character Booster 1: TRY3 NEXT.
- This ride chain also does not support its own Grade 3, rather, it supports the Chronojet archetype.
- United Sanctuary and Zoo are the only nations where all clans have a Ride Chain.
- Royal Paladin, Dimension Police, and Bermuda Triangle are the only clans with two Ride Chains.
- The Blaster, Enigman, Blau, and Ripple Ride Chains all have their own archetypes outside of their respective Ride Chains.
