Episode 34 - Absolute Powerforce

## Absolute Powerforce

Absolute Powerforce is the thirty-fourth episode of Yu-Gi-Oh! Progression Playoff, and the seventh episode of Season 3, the 5D's arc. It debuted on MBT Yu-Gi-Oh's YouTube channel on August 21, 2021. This episode is sponsored by Skillshare. In this episode, OhVelvetWorm once again joins the call during recording. MBT and Leah reach the finals in a repeat of the previous episode. And just like the previous episode, MBT takes it for his second consecutive episode win, tying Leah for the lead in Season 3.

## Background

Absolute Powerforce was released in the TCG on February 11, 2010. This set introduced new support for the "Gravekeeper's", "Reptilliane", "Koa'ki Meiru", and "X-Saber" archetypes. Other notable cards include Drill Warrior, Cards of Consonance, and Fiendish Chain.

MBT comes in off of his first Season 3 win. Leah is currently on a 10-episode streak of making the finals. Meanwhile, Danny hasn't win a game in three episodes. Gavin and Brent are looking for their second episode wins of the season.

## Matches

### Play-in: Gavin vs. Danny

Gavin is playing Psychics, Danny is on Reptilianne. Gavin Summons Armored Axon Kicker. Danny tries to Summon Reptilianne Vaskii, but Gavin has Mind over Matter. Danny Sets a Reptilianne Naga, and Gavin runs into it. Danny uses Reptilianne Viper to take Gavin's Pandaborg and makes Iron Chain Dragon. Gavin Summons Krebons to stall. Danny outs it with a Snowman Eater and Summons Dark Strike Fighter. Gavin makes a comeback using Psychic Tuning to Summon a Master Gig that was milled off Iron Chain Dragon, and blows up Danny's board. Danny can't recover.

Winner: Gavin

### Semifinal 1: Leah vs. Brent

Brent is playing Blackwing, while Leah is on Blackwing Spellcaster. Brent Summons Sirocco and The Tricky to push, but Leah has a Skill Successor. Both players Book of Eclipse each other. Brent uses Proof of Powerlessness to blow out Leah's board. However, on the following turn, Leah activates 3 Black Whirlwind and Summons Sirocco and immediately turns the tide. Brent tries to come back with Black Whirlwind and Sirocco, but Leah's Battle Tuned seals the deal.

Winner: Leah

### Semifinal 2: MBT vs. Gavin

MBT is playing Blackwing Reptilianne. MBT Summons lots of Blackwings and uses Widespread Dud to clear Krebons, and attacks for a lot of damage. Gavin concedes.

Winner: MBT

### Finals: MBT vs. Leah

Leah Summons Explosive Magician. MBT uses Alien Brain to take Leah's Explosive Magician. Leah sits on Krebons to stall, but MBT uses Naga and Viper to take the Krebons. MBT Summons Reptilianne Medusa. Leah survives for a few turns with Snowman Eater and Gale, but MBT pushes through for a second straight win.

Winner: MBT

## Banned Cards

* Danny bans Black Whirlwind
* Brent bans Black Rose Dragon

## 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

### Spells

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

### Traps

* Prideful Roar
* Trap Stun

## Stats to date

### Season 3

Character win rate
 MBT
 Danny
 Gavin
 Brent

### Overall

Character win rate
 Leah
 Danny
 MBT
 Brent

### Synchro Summons

Summons this Episode
 Danny
 Gavin
 Leah
 MBT

Total Synchro Summons
 Danny
 MBT
 Leah
 Gavin

## Notable bits

* Danny's "Snakes on a Plane" sleeves
* Reptilianne Gardna's head is a penis
* Is Naga a person cosplaying as a snake or a snake cosplaying as a person
* "We're not funny"
* Oshaleon represents OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration

## Video Links

PROGRESSION PLAYOFF #34 - Absolute Powerforce

Progression Playoffs Bad End Episode 7 Absolute Josephorce

## Other Pages

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