Episode 36 - Duelist Revolution

## Duelist Revolution

Duelist Revolution is the thirty-sixth episode of Yu-Gi-Oh! Progression Playoff, and the ninth episode of Season 3, the 5D's arc. It debuted on MBT Yu-Gi-Oh's YouTube channel on September 4, 2021. MBT wins a grueling match with Danny to make his fourth straight finals appearance. Leah comes from the play-in and returns to finals, one episode removed from an eleven-episode streak of making finals. MBT beats Leah in finals for the third time in four episodes to take the lead in episode wins for Season 3.

## Background

Duelist Revolution was released in the TCG on August 12, 2010. This set introduces the "Scrap" archetype, as well as new support for the "Watt", "Naturia", "Amazoness", "Flamvell", and "Genex" archetypes. It also contains support for the Beast Type. Other notable cards from this set include Effect Veiler, Synchro Fusionist, Pot of Duality, Stygian Street Patrol, and Solemn Warning.

Gavin comes in as the previous winner, who is now in a tie with MBT and Leah for the Season 3 lead with two wins. Brent and Danny sit just behind with one each.

## Matches

### Play-in: Leah vs. Brent

Leah is playing X-Saber Psychics, Brent is on Koa'ki Meiru. Brent begins with Koa'ki Meiru Sandman, runs into a Pashuul and uses Forbidden Chalice to negate its effect. Leah Summons Armored Axon Kicker and takes control of the board, Summoning back monsters, but slowly loses LP due to both Axon Kicker and Pashuul. She Summons Ally of Justice Light Gazer. Brent tries to use Sandman and Solidarity to attack, but Leah beats it with Battle Tuned. Leah swarms with X-Sabers, and Brent has to use a Book of Eclipse to survive, allowing Leah to draw 5 cards. Leah's advantage is too much to overcome and she eventually attacks for game.

Winner: Leah

### Semifinal 1: MBT vs. Danny

MBT is playing WATER Reptilianne, Danny is on WATER Psychics. MBT uses Solemn Warnings to stop Danny's first two big plays, and gets in for damage. Danny goes for an Inverse Universe play with Dupe Frog, but MBT uses Widespread Dud. MBT Summons Drill Warrior in an attempt to go for game, but Danny answers it with Fish Depth Charge. Both players run low on gas and are down to few LP, playing defensively. Danny goes for a play with Book of Eclipse and Debris Dragon, but MBT uses Crevice from the Different Dimension to stop it, preventing Danny from clearing his board. MBT makes Reptilianne Hydra the next turn and secures the win.

Winner: MBT

### Semifinal 2: Gavin vs. Leah

Gavin is playing Reptilianne Psychics. Leah Summons Armored Axon Kicker, but attacks into Reptilianne Gardna, allowing Gavin to search Naga. Gavin runs Naga into Axon Kicker, then Summons Reptilianne Vaskii to clear Leah's board. Leah outs Vaskii with Book of Eclipse, then Summons Axon Kicker again. Gavin couldn't get a monster on field afterwards and Leah attacks for game.

Winner: Leah

### Finals: MBT vs. Leah

Leah swarms with X-Sabers and Summons XX-Saber Faultroll. MBT outs it with Widespread Dud. MBT doesn't draw monsters for a few turns, and Leah chips in with Fulhelmknight. MBT finally gets to a Drill Warrior play, which turns the tide. Leah tries to Summon Armored Axon Kicker, but MBT uses Solemn Warning to negate it, putting MBT ahead. MBT attacks for game.

Winner: MBT

## Banned Cards

* Danny bans Solemn Warning
* Brent bans Widespread Dud

## Full Banlist

### Extra Deck

* Black Rose Dragon
* Goyo Guardian
* Stardust Dragon

### Monsters

* Blackwing - Blizzard the Far North
* Blackwing - Kalut the Moon Shadow
* Mind Master
* Psychic Commander
* Ronintoadin

### Spells

* Black Garden
* Black Whirlwind
* Morphtronic Accelerator
* Morphtronic Map
* One for One
* The World Tree

### Traps

* Prideful Roar
* Solemn Warning
* Trap Stun
* Widespread Dud

## Stats to date

### Season 3

Character win rate
 Leah
 Gavin
 Danny
 Brent

### Overall

Character win rate
 Leah
 Danny
 MBT
 Brent

### Synchro Summons

Summons this Episode
 Danny
 Gavin
 Leah
 MBT

Total Synchro Summons
 MBT
 Danny
 Leah
 Gavin

## Notable bits

* "Jules, put a monkey on the screen."
* Brent and Leah spend roughly 30 years trying to figure out what half of 2150 is.
* The "placing counters" bit
* Coaching
* MBT starts moving his cards around the field for no reason

## Video Links

PROGRESSION PLAYOFF #36 - Duelist Revolution

Progression Playoffs Bad End Episode 9 Maldist Revolution

## Other Pages

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