Episode 37 - Starstrike Blast

## Starstrike Blast

Starstrike Blast is the thirty-seventh episode of Yu-Gi-Oh! Progression Playoff, and the tenth episode of Season 3, the 5D's arc. It debuted on MBT Yu-Gi-Oh's YouTube channel on September 11, 2021. Siberian returns to give rulings on ATK modifications. Brent wins a slog of a game against Danny, then blows out MBT on his way to his second finals appearance of Season 3. Gavin beats out Leah to set up the brother-brother final. Gavin easily coasts by Brent's brick to win his third episode of the season.

## Background

Starstrike Blast was released in the TCG on November 11, 2010. This set introduced the "Karakuri" archetype, as well as new support for the "Blackwing", "Scrap", "Watt", "Naturia", "Ice Barrier", "Koa'ki Meiru", "Ally of Justice", "Genex", and "Dragunity" archetypes. Other notable cards included Swift Scarecrow, Glow-Up Bulb, Formula Synchron, Tuning, Vanity's Emptiness, Different Dimension Ground, Skull Meister, and Droll & Lock Bird.

MBT comes in as the defending champion, and for the first time ever, the leader in episode wins in a season. Leah has finished second six times in Season 3, and looks to close an episode out for the first time since Episode 31. Gavin hopes to re-tie MBT atop the Season 3 episode win standings with his third win. Brent has not won a game in 4 episodes, and hopes to end his streak.

## Matches

### Play-in: Danny vs. Brent

Danny is playing Blackwing Karakuri, Brent is on Earthbound Karakuri. Brent opens double Karakuri Anatomy, Summons Karakuri Strategist, and activates Spider Web. Danny makes Arcanite Magician to pop both Anatomy. Danny beats over Strategist with Shura. Brent then slows Danny down with Snowman Eater, and later blows up Danny's board with Karakuri Klock. He continues to stall with Naga and Krebons, and eventually turns the game around. Brent Summons Burei, and swarms to attack for game.

Winner: Brent

### Semifinal 1: Leah vs. Gavin

Leah is playing X-Saber Psychics, Gavin is playing Reptilianne Psychics. Gavin Summons Pandaborg and an Armored Axon Kicker, but attacks into Pashuul. Leah equips Axon Kicker with Darkworld Shackles, but then attacks into Gavin's Inverse Universe. Gavin gets to Pandaborg and Axon Kicker again, but Snowman Eater kills Axon Kicker. Leah is unable to put together a defense, and Gavin pokes in, until getting a Fairy Wind for game.

Winner: Gavin

### Semifinal 2: MBT vs. Brent

MBT is playing WATER Reptilianne. Brent uses 2 Karakuri Trick House to beat MBT's first monsters, and gets Anatomy to draw 2 cards. Brent Summons Burei and attacks for a lot of damage. MBT outs it with Sazank, but Brent follows up with Scrap Archfiend. MBT sets Naga, but Brent's Karakuri Showdown Castle allows him to change Naga to Attack Position, allowing him to attack for game.

Winner: Brent

### Finals: Gavin vs. Brent

Gavin activates Alien Brain to take Brent's Karakuri Bushi. Brent bricks, and runs out of monsters. Gavin keeps attacking and wins.

Winner: Gavin

## Banned Cards

* Danny bans Krebons
* Leah bans Reptilianne Vaskii

## Full Banlist

### Extra Deck

* Black Rose Dragon
* Goyo Guardian
* Stardust Dragon

### Monsters

* Blackwing - Blizzard the Far North
* Blackwing - Kalut the Moon Shadow
* Krebons
* Mind Master
* Psychic Commander
* Reptilianne Vaskii
* 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
 Brent
 Danny

### 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

* Gavin asking to open Hidden Arsenal
* Gavin is cancelled for wanting to refer to Karakuri by their jobs
* Ed, Edd, n Eddy discourse

## Did Joseph mald?

Yes, after getting blown out by Brent's Burei.

## Video Links

PROGRESSION PLAYOFF #37 - Starstrike Blast

Progression Playoffs Bad End Episode 10 Starstrike OSHALON

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