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Narukami Emblem

"Narukami" (なるかみ Narukami) is a clan from the nation of Dragon Empire, and introduced in Trial Deck 6: Resonance of Thunder Dragon alongside Gold Paladin. In the lore, the clan's military prowess is second only to Kagero. After the Kagero clan was sealed away in the events leading to the War of Liberation, Narukami came to the forefront to lead the Dragon Empire's military to fill the space of Kagero taking on many of the previously Kagero units.

Although many have crimson scales, their power comes from thunder and lightning. Each troop wields the lightning differently, such as the Eradicators who strike down their opponents, the Brawlers whose explosive martial arts can attack multiple foes at once, or those who bind their foes to incapacitate them. Their main infantry units are master lancers whose strikes mimic lightning strikes. In the events of the Cardfight!! Vanguard G series, a scarlet dragon commander seeks to protect the Planet Cray, all the while inspiring others to be strong for the future.

Playstyle

Naturally, Narukami's play style is reminiscent of its predecessor's. All of the units focus on retiring the opponent's rear-guards, from actual retiring (such as the Eradicators), or gaining the ability to attack multiple units at once, causing the opponent to guard each unit individually or lose those who remain unguarded (such as the Brawlers and Kaisers). Also, the clan's purpose of retiring is for pure, extreme offense in contrast Kagero's pressure-based and sabotaging style. The clan also retire its own rearguard, usually with total destruction along with the opponent's.

To differentiate from Kagero further, Narukami gained the ability to bind units starting in Cardfight!! Vanguard G. Some units can retire an opponent's rear-guard, and then bind said card once it enters the Drop Zone, while some cards can bind a card directly from the Drop Zone. The cards are bound face up, permanently, thus fueling the clan's keyword "Thunderstrike", which allows units to gain power and effects depending on the number of cards in the opponent's Bind Zone.

Known/Notable Fighters

Design

Concept

This clan is based on lightning and dragons, which is apparent in their designs and playstyles. As a clan of the Dragon Empire, most of the units here are dragons, although there are some humanoids with an affinity to lightning. There is no specific naming theme to this clan, as many unit's names and titles take inspiration from the Middle East, eastern Asia, and southern Asia. These influences are slightly more apparent in the designs themselves rather than the names, as many units wear clothing that is more suited towards desert and arid regions, such as Desert Gunner, Shiden, and many units featuring these regions in their art's background, like in Malevolent Djinn's art, while the title "Dragoon" takes a more fantasy approach than that of its western European origins. Some units take after Hindu mythology as well, such as Avatar of Heroic Spirits, Vishnu. However, during Cardfight!! Vanguard: Season 4, the clan started taking a martial arts theme for its units. The inhabitants of this clan are humanoids and reptilians with an affinity to lightning, as well as Demons known as Djinns, and a few rodents.

Races

Name Type Description
Demon Shared Denizens of darkness.
Dragonman Shared Dragons possessing humanoid-like features.
Flame Dragon Shared Dragons commanding the element of fire.
High Beast Shared Intelligent mammalian and avian animals.
Human Shared Ordinary people who wield armaments to fight.
Noble Shared Humanoids of an upper social class with mystic powers.
Sylph Shared Beings and spirits of wind.
Thunder Dragon Unique Dragons capable of discharging lightning.
Winged Dragon Shared Normal dragons without special elemental features.
Zombie Shared The living undead.

Themes

Name Type Description
Big Bang Knuckle Archetype
Brawlers Sub-Clan
Descendant Archetype
Detonix Archetype
Dungaree Archetype
Eradicators Sub-Clan
Gauntlet Buster Archetype
Kaiser Archetype The title bestowed upon various figures of Cray possessing of indelible might.
Vanquisher Archetype
Vermillion Archetype Commander of Narukami whom possesses powers reminiscent of an ancient dragon emperor.
Vowing Archetype

Sets containing Narukami cards

Booster Sets

Set Name No. of Cards
Booster Set 6: Breaker of Limits 23
Booster Set 8: Blue Storm Armada 8
Booster Set 9: Clash of the Knights & Dragons 9
Booster Set 10: Triumphant Return of the King of Knights 19
Booster Set 11: Seal Dragons Unleashed 9
Booster Set 12: Binding Force of the Black Rings 11
Booster Set 14: Brilliant Strike 10
Booster Set 16: Legion of Dragons & Blades 16
Booster Set 17: Blazing Perdition 7
Booster Set 16: Legion of Dragons & Blades ver.E 40
G Booster Set 2: Soaring Ascent of Gale & Blossom 23
G Booster Set 5: Moonlit Dragonfang 22
G Booster Set 9: Divine Dragon Caper 25
G Booster Set 12: Dragon King's Awakening 23

Decks and Starter Sets

Set Name No. of Cards
Trial Deck 6: Resonance of Thunder Dragon 18
Starter Set 2012 Red 21
Trial Deck 9: Eradicator of the Empire 17
Trial Deck 15: Brawler of Friendship 17
Starter Set: Brawler of Friendship 20

Extra Collections

Set Name No. of Cards
Fighters Collection 2013 5
Fighters Collection 2014 4
Fighters Collection 2015 2
Fighters Collection 2015 Winter 2
Fighters Collection 2016 2
Revival Collection Vol. 1 2
Fighters Collection 2017 3
Revival Collection Vol. 2 3
Special Series 01: PREMIUM COLLECTION 2019 2
Special Series 07: PREMIUM COLLECTION 2020 2

List of Narukami cards

Grade 0

Card Name Race Type
Ambush Dragon Eradicator, Linchu Human
Ascetic Dracokid Thunder Dragon
Brawler, Fighting Dracokid Thunder Dragon
Brawler, Green Gem Carbuncle High Beast Trigger unit (Heal)
Brawler, Heavy Trailer Dragon Thunder Dragon Trigger unit (Draw)
Brawler, Plasmakick Dragon Thunder Dragon Trigger unit (Critical)
Brawler, Sky Dracokid Thunder Dragon
Brawler, Streetfight Dragon Dragonman Trigger unit (Critical)
Brawler, Tokohson Dragonman Trigger unit (Draw)
Brawler, Volt Knuckle Dracokid Thunder Dragon
Deity of Love, Kama Noble Trigger unit (Heal)
Deity Sealing Kid, Soh Koh Demon
Demonic Dragon Nymph, Cordo Dragonman Trigger unit (Heal)
Demonic Dragon Nymph, Seiobo Dragonman Trigger unit (Heal)
Djinn of Paranoia Demon Trigger unit (Draw)
Djinn of Rainy Duststorm Demon Trigger unit (Stand)
Djinn of the Thunder Break Demon
Dragon Dancer, Catharina Human Trigger unit (Stand)
Dragon Dancer, Paulina Human Trigger unit (Critical)
Dragon Dancer, Vianne Human Trigger unit (Stand)
Eradicator, Ambitious Dragoon Human
Eradicator, Blade Hang Dracokid Thunder Dragon
Eradicator, Blue Gem Carbuncle High Beast Trigger unit (Draw)
Eradicator, Drag Phoenix High Beast Trigger unit (Draw)
Eradicator, Dragon Mage Flame Dragon Trigger unit (Draw)
Eradicator, First Thunder Dracokid Thunder Dragon
Eradicator, Rare-talent Dracokid Thunder Dragon
Eradicator, Sharp Impact Dragon Thunder Dragon Trigger unit (Stand)
Eradicator, Spy-eye Wyvern Winged Dragon Trigger unit (Stand)
Eradicator, Strike-dagger Dragon Thunder Dragon
Eradicator, Yellow Gem Carbuncle High Beast Trigger unit (Critical)
Exorcist Mage, Dan Dan Zombie
Exorcist Mage, Koh Koh Human
Exorcist Mage, Lin Lin Human Trigger unit (Stand)
Fertility Eradicator, Youki Human Trigger unit (Heal)
Flag of Raijin, Corposant Sylph
Force Wind Eradicator, Shiva Noble Trigger unit (Critical)
Harbinger Dracokid Thunder Dragon
Hardrod Dracokid Thunder Dragon
Heaven Rising Brawler, Yohzen Human Trigger unit (Critical)
Honorable Monk Dragon Thunder Dragon Trigger unit (Draw)
Ionization Eradicator, Capnis Sylph Trigger unit (Critical)
Lightning of Triumphant Return, Reseph Sylph Trigger unit (Critical)
Lizard Soldier, Saishin Dragonman
Lizard Soldier, Sishin Dragonman
Malevolent Djinn Demon Trigger unit (Critical)
Meditate Dracokid Thunder Dragon Trigger unit (Heal)
Mischievous Girl, Kyon-she Zombie Trigger unit (Draw)
Naga Brawler, Sagara Dragonman Trigger unit (Stand)
Old Dragon Mage Flame Dragon Trigger unit (Draw)
Plasma Dance Dragon Thunder Dragon Trigger unit (Critical)
Prodigy Brawler, Kotensho Human
Rumble Dagger Dracokid Thunder Dragon Trigger unit (Critical)
Sacred Spear Eradicator, Pollux Human Trigger unit (Critical)
Soothing Eradicator, Gyokumen Demon Trigger unit (Heal)
Spark Edge Dracokid Thunder Dragon Trigger unit (Critical)
Spark Kid Dragoon Human
Spirit Beads Eradicator, Nata Demon
Stone Bullet Eradicator, Houki Human
Velocity Dragon
War Drum Brawler, Haoka Sylph Trigger unit (Stand)
Whistling Arrow Eradicator, Kosanjou Human
Wildrun Dragoon Human
Wish Granting Djinn Demon
Worm Toxin Eradicator, Seiobo Dragonman Trigger unit (Heal)
Yellow Gem Carbuncle High Beast Trigger unit (Critical)
Zephyr Eradicator, Hayate Demon Trigger unit (Stand)
Zephyr Kid, Hayate Demon Trigger unit (Stand)


Grade 1

Card Name Race Type
Assault Eradicator, Saikei Human
Baton Brawler, Sogo Human
Brawler, Dropkick Wyvern Thunder Dragon
Brawler, Igo Dragonman
Brawler, Starring Dracokid Thunder Dragon
Brawler, Thunder Arrow Dracokid Thunder Dragon
Brawler, Wildclock Dragon Thunder Dragon
Ceremonial Bonfire Eradicator, Castor Sylph
Chain-bolt Dragoon Human
Conquering Eradicator, Dokkasei Human
Crownholder Dragon Thunder Dragon
Deadly Eradicator, Ouei Human
Desert Gunner, Raien Human
Djinn of the Lightning Spark Demon
Dragon Dancer, Agatha Human
Dragon Dancer, Agnes Human
Dragon Dancer, Anastasia Human Sentinel (Perfect Guard)
Dragon Dancer, Bernadette Human
Dragon Dancer, Fatine Human
Dragon Dancer, RaiRai Human
Dragon Dancer, Stormy Human
Dragon Monk, Ginkaku Demon
Dust Storm Eradicator, Toko Human
Eradicator of Fire, Kohkaiji Demon
Eradicator, Demolition Dragon Thunder Dragon
Eradicator, Egghelm Dracokid Thunder Dragon
Eradicator, Strike Slasher Dragon Thunder Dragon
Eradicator Wyvern Guard, Guld Winged Dragon Sentinel (Perfect Guard)
Exorcist Demonic Dragon, Indigo Thunder Dragon
Exorcist Mage, Roh Roh Human
Flame Column Eradicator, Castres Sylph
Grudge Toxin Eradicator, Seiobo Dragonman
Hardship Brawler, Toshu Human Sentinel (Quintet Wall)
Lightning Fist Eradicator, Dui Dragonman
Lightning of Hope, Helena Sylph
Lightning Sword Wielding Exorcist Knight Human
Lizard Soldier, Riki Dragonman
Lizard Soldier, Ryoshin Dragonman
Lizard Soldier, Yowsh Dragonman
Machinegun Eradicator, Kantou Human
Mighty Bolt Dragoon Human
Partner Edge Dragoon Human
Photon Bomber Wyvern Winged Dragon
Red River Dragoon Human
Resonance Hammer Wielding Exorcist Knight Human
Rising Phoenix High Beast
Secret Fist Brawler, Kokon Human
Smash Boxer Dragon Thunder Dragon
Stealth Fighter Demon
Steel-blooded Eradicator, Shuki Human
Sturdy Feet Brawler, Tohkon Human
Summon Lightning Dancing Princess, Anastasia Human Sentinel (Perfect Guard)
Sword Dance Eradicator, Hisen Dragonman
Threatening Brawler, Kohmei Human
Thunder Shout Dragon Thunder Dragon
Tonfa Brawler, Arc Sylph
Trainee Monk Dragon Thunder Dragon
Wandering Brawler, Teirin Human
Wyvern Defender, Guld Winged Dragon Sentinel (Perfect Guard)
Wyvern Guard, Guld Winged Dragon Sentinel (Perfect Guard)
Wyvern Strike, Pyglma Winged Dragon
Wyvern Strike, Timlars Winged Dragon
Wyvern Strike, Zalus Winged Dragon
Wyvern Supply Unit Winged Dragon


Grade 2

Card Name Race Type
Assassin Sword Eradicator, Susei Human
Blood Axe Dragoon Human
Brawler, Big Bang Slash Buster Thunder Dragon
Brawler, Big Bang Slash Dragon Thunder Dragon
Brawler, Lightning Rider Demon
Brawler, Oldhand Dragon Thunder Dragon
Brawler, Plasma Claw Dragon Thunder Dragon
Brawler, Skyhowl Dragon Thunder Dragon
Brawler, Wildfist Dragon Thunder Dragon
Brawler, Yojin Dragonman
Brightjet Dragon Thunder Dragon
Brightlance Dragoon Human
Circular Blade of Strong Lightning, Grizel Human
Cloudmaster Dragon Thunder Dragon
Demonic Dragon Berserker, Chatura Dragonman
Demonic Dragon Berserker, Garuda Thunder Dragon
Demonic Dragon Mage, Majila Dragonman
Desert Gunner, Kojin Human
Desert Gunner, Shiden Human
Desert Gunner, Shoran Human
Djinn of the Lightning Flare Demon
Double Gun Eradicator, Hakusho Human
Dragon Dancer, Julia Human
Dragon Dancer, Veronica Human
Dragon Monk, Ensei Human
Dragon Monk, Kinkaku Demon
Dragonic Deathscythe Thunder Dragon
Dusty Plasma Dragon Thunder Dragon
Eradicator, Dragonic Deathscythe Thunder Dragon
Eradicator, Lightning Phoenix High Beast
Eradicator, Lorentz Force Dragon Thunder Dragon
Eradicator, Saucer Cannon Wyvern Winged Dragon
Eradicator, Spark Rain Dragon Thunder Dragon
Eradicator, Thunder Boom Dragon Thunder Dragon
Eradicator, Unruly Dragon Thunder Dragon
Fiendish Sword Eradicator, Cho-Ou Demon
Fiendish Sword Eradicator, Cho-jun Demon
Foot Brawler, Teiroc Demon
Hammerknuckle Dragon Thunder Dragon
Heat Blade Dragoon Human
Hex Cannon Wyvern Winged Dragon
Homing Eradicator, Rochishin Dragonman
Iron Fan Eradicator, Nirrti Demon
Jaillock Brawler, Kotenka Human
Lightning Blade Eradicator, Jeem Demon
Martial Arts Dragon Thunder Dragon
Military Brawler, Lisei Human
Naga Brawler, Kadru Dragonman
Plasma Scimitar Dragoon Human
Plasmatron Dragon Thunder Dragon
Plea Lightning, Helena Sylph
Recklessness Dragon Thunder Dragon
Rockclimb Dragoon Human
Shieldblade Dragoon Human
Spirited Brawler, Kohkin Human
Storm Bring Dragon Thunder Dragon
Supreme Army Eradicator, Zuitan Human
Thousand Name Wyvern Knight Human
Thunder Spear Wielding Exorcist Knight Human
Thunderstorm Dragoon Human
Tracking Eradicator, Dokukakuji Demon
Two-sword Eradicator, Koenshak Human
Undying Eradicator, Schub Human
Violent Brawler, Shuki Human
Voltage Horn Dragon Thunder Dragon
Whirlwind Axe Wielding Exorcist Knight Human
Wyvern Strike, Bargs Winged Dragon
Zoomdive Dragoon Human


Grade 3

Card Name Race Type
Armed Brawler, Kohiko Human
Armor Break Dragon Thunder Dragon
Barrage Eradicator, Zion Human
Black Celestial Maiden, Kali Noble
Blitz-spear Dragoon Human
Brawler, Big Bang Knuckle Buster Thunder Dragon
Brawler, Big Bang Knuckle Dragon Thunder Dragon
Brawler, Earthcrack Dragon Thunder Dragon
Brawler, Headband of Greed Demon
Brawler, Lightningrod Dragon Thunder Dragon
Brawler, Shotgun Blow Dragon Thunder Dragon
Brawler, Sky Blow Dragon Thunder Dragon
Brawler, Skybeat Dragon Thunder Dragon
Brawler, Wild Rush Dragon Thunder Dragon
Breakthrough Dragon Thunder Dragon
Crimson Lightning Dragon Thunder Dragon
Demon Conquering Dragon, Dungaree "Unlimited" Thunder Dragon
Demonic Dragon Berserker, Manasu Dragonman
Demonic Dragon Berserker, Sandila Dragonman
Demonic Dragon Berserker, Vasuki Dragonman
Demonic Sword Eradicator, Raioh Demon
Detonix Drill Dragon Thunder Dragon
Detonix Stinger Dragon Thunder Dragon
Discharging Dragon Thunder Dragon
Djinn of the Lightning Flash Demon
Dragonic Kaiser Crimson Thunder Dragon
Dragonic Kaiser Vermillion Thunder Dragon
Dragonic Kaiser Vermillion "THE BLOOD" Thunder Dragon
Dragonic Vanquisher Thunder Dragon
Dragonic Vanquisher "SPARKING" Thunder Dragon
Dreadcharge Dragon Thunder Dragon
Electrobutcher Dragon Thunder Dragon
Eradicator, Angercharge Dragon Thunder Dragon
Eradicator, Dragonic Descendant Thunder Dragon
Eradicator, Dragonic Descendant "Sigma" Thunder Dragon
Eradicator, Electric Shaper Dragon Thunder Dragon
Eradicator, Gauntlet Buster Dragon Thunder Dragon
Eradicator, Ignition Dragon Thunder Dragon
Eradicator, Spark Horn Dragon Thunder Dragon
Eradicator, Sweep Command Dragon Thunder Dragon
Eradicator, Tempest Bolt Dragon Thunder Dragon
Eradicator, Twin Thunder Dragon Thunder Dragon
Eradicator, Vowing Saber Dragon "Яeverse" Thunder Dragon
Eradicator, Vowing Sword Dragon Thunder Dragon
Gravity Bolt Dragon Thunder Dragon
Great Composure Dragon Thunder Dragon
Groundbreaking General, Bisham Human
Jaggy Shot Dragoon Human
Lord of the Demonic Winds, Vayu Noble
Martial Arts General, Daim Human
One Strike Two Hits Djinn Demon
Plasmabite Dragon Thunder Dragon
Pole Star Eradicator, Zuitan Human
Riot General, Gyras Human
Roaring Thunder Spear, Jalil Human
Rumble Gun Dragon Thunder Dragon
Sealed Demon Dragon, Dungaree Thunder Dragon
Thunder Break Dragon Thunder Dragon
Thundering Bow, Zahraa Human
Turbulence Deity Howl, Rudra Noble
Turbulence Dragon Thunder Dragon
Vajra Emperor, Indra Noble
Voltage Claw Dragon Thunder Dragon


Grade 4

Card Name Race Type
Avatar of Heroic Spirits, Vishnu Noble G unit (Stride)
Conquering Supreme Dragon, Closer Dragon Thunder Dragon G unit (Stride)
Conquering Supreme Dragon, Conquest Dragon Thunder Dragon G unit (Stride)
Conquering Supreme Dragon, Conquest Fulgurate Thunder Dragon G unit (Stride)
Conquering Supreme Dragon, Dragonic Kaiser Warning Thunder Dragon G unit (Stride)
Conquering Supreme Dragon, Dragonic Vanquisher "VBUSTER" Thunder Dragon G unit (Stride)
Conquering Supreme Dragon, Dragonic Vanquisher "VMAX" Thunder Dragon G unit (Stride)
Conquering Supreme Dragon, Dragonic Vanquisher "VOLTAGE" Thunder Dragon G unit (Stride)
Conquering Supreme Dragon, Exterminate Dragon Thunder Dragon G unit (Stride)
Conquering Supreme Dragon, Stunverse Dragon Thunder Dragon G unit (Stride)
Conquering Supreme Dragon, Voltechzapper Dragon Thunder Dragon G unit (Stride)
Lightning Dragon Knight, Zorras Human G unit (Stride)
Lightning King Spirit Emperor, Vritra Noble G unit (G guardian)
Mystic Wisdom Creation, Brahma Noble G unit (G guardian)
Sky Guardian Supreme Dragon, Bulwark Dragon Thunder Dragon G unit (G guardian)
Sky Guardian Supreme Dragon, Counteract Dragon Thunder Dragon G unit (G guardian)
Sky Guardian Supreme Dragon, Impede Dragon Thunder Dragon G unit (G guardian)
True Brawler, Big Bang Knuckle Turbo Thunder Dragon G unit (Stride)
True Eradicator, Aconitum Linchu Human G unit (Stride)
True Eradicator, Dragonic Descendant "Zillion" Thunder Dragon G unit (Stride)
True Eradicator, Finish Blow Dragon Thunder Dragon G unit (Stride)


Trivia

  • Narukami in Japanese means "Resounding God", which is often associated with thunder.
    • In legend, an acolyte named Narukami becomes the thunder god after being tricked by Taema-hime, as told in the kabuki Narukami.
    • Many of the Narukami units use lightning-based attacks.
  • Some of the unit names are taken from Chinese novels (in Japanese pronunciations), such as Journey to the West (e.g. Kohkaiji (紅孩兒 Honghaier)), Water Margin (e.g. Linchu (林冲 Lin Chong), Soh Koh (宋江 Song Jiang)) and Investiture of the Gods (e.g. Nata (哪吒 Nezha), Kohiko (黄飞虎 Huang Feihu)).
  • Some of the unit names are taken from Hindu myths, such as Brahma, Indra, Shiva, Vishnu, and Vritra.

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