Episode 10 - Invasion of Chaos

## Invasion of Chaos

Invasion of Chaos is the tenth episode of Yu-Gi-Oh! Progression Playoff. It debuted on MBT Yu-Gi-Oh's YouTube channel on Jan 31, 2021. Brent comes out of the play-in to make it to the finals after trouncing Gavin and getting through Leah. MBT drew poorly against Danny, who opened double Pot of Greed to advance to his fourth consecutive finals. Danny's P.A.C.M.A.N. strategy proved too much for Brent in finals, giving him his third win in four weeks.

## Background

Invasion of Chaos was released in the TCG on March 1, 2004. This set destroyed Yu-Gi-Oh forever. It introduced the "chaos" monsters, Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning, and Chaos Emperor Dragon - Envoy of the End, as well as the less powerful but more accessible Chaos Sorcerer. The set had a focus on banishing cards, specifically from the GY, as many monsters can either Summon themselves by banishing monsters from the GY or gain effects by banishing cards. It also had a number of cards that could interact with banished cards.

Leah is the defending champion, with Danny coming in making finals 3 consecutive times. Gavin is in the play-in match for the first time, and wants to return to the winner's circle that he's been in more than anyone else. MBT is still looking for his first episode win, and Brent is looking to end his first round slump, as he has gone 4 straight weeks without winning a single game.

## Matches

### Play-in: Gavin vs. Brent

Brent is playing standard Chaos, while Gavin is on Chaos with an Archfiend's Oath engine. Brent uses Old Vindictive Magician and Sakuretsu Armor to tempo Gavin out, then Summons Jinzo for the kill. Brent finishes Gavin off quickly to end his losing streak.

Winner: Brent

### Semifinal 1: Danny vs. MBT

Danny is playing Chaos P.A.C.M.A.N., and MBT is on standard Chaos. Danny opened 2 Pot of Greed. Each player trades Chaos Sorcerer while Danny sets up a P.A.C.M.A.N. field. Danny begins using the effect of Stealth Bird to burn MBT each turn. MBT draws nothing put Chaos monsters he can't Summon and cards that deal with face-up monsters, and Danny burns for game.

Winner: Danny

### Semifinal 2: Leah vs. Brent

Leah is playing A Legendary Ocean WATER. Leah gets aggressive early with Granadora and 7 Colored Fish. Brent counters with Swords of Revealing Light to stall, then crashes Shining Angel to enable Chaos Sorcerer. Leah is unable to get past the Chaos Sorcerer, and Brent eventually finishes her off.

Winner: Brent

### Finals: Danny vs. Brent

Danny begins setting up his P.A.C.M.A.N. board, but Brent uses Swarm of Locusts to out Vengeful Bog Spirit, and Swords of Revealing Light combined with Magical Scientist to beat Danny's monsters. Danny then Summons Chaos Sorcerer to turn the tables. Brent is able to use Compulsory Evacuation Device to out the Chaos Sorcerer, but Danny begins Setting P.A.C.M.A.N. monsters again. He burns Brent down to very few LP with Stealth Bird. Brent is able to Summon BLS and Chaos Sorcerer to out the Stealth Bird, but with Vengeful Bog Spirit in play he can't make a push. Danny then uses Ring of Destruction to burn Brent for the win.

Winner: Danny

## Banned Cards

* Gavin bans Ring of Destruction
* MBT bans Delinquent Duo

## Full Banlist

### Monsters

* Cyber Jar
* Magician of Faith
* Pyramid Turtle
* Spear Cretin
* Witch of the Black Forest

### Spells

* Chain Energy
* Delinquent Duo
* Fissure
* Heavy Storm
* Raigeki
* Wave-Motion Cannon

### Traps

* Call of the Haunted
* DNA Surgery
* Fairy Box
* Gravity Bind
* Imperial Order
* Raigeki Break
* Ring of Destruction
* Skill Drain
* Trap Hole

## Stats to date

Character win rate
 Danny
 Leah
 Brent
 MBT

## Notable bits

* "Gavin, are ya playin bullshit?"
* Maiden of the Aqua's anatomy
* Coldplay is peak straight culture

## Did Joseph mald?

Yes, Danny's unexpected deck choice specifically neutered the cards he drew, and MBT was unable to win despite pulling 2 CED.

## Video Links

PROGRESSION PLAYOFF #10 - Invasion of Chaos

## Other Pages

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