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
Sets containing Narukami cards
Booster Sets
Decks and Starter Sets
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 .