Episode 5 - Labyrinth of Nightmare

## Labyrinth of Nightmare

Labyrinth of Nightmare is the fifth episode of Yu-Gi-Oh! Progression Playoff. It debuted on MBT Yu-Gi-Oh's YouTube channel on December 26, 2020. Gavin misses the finals for the first time, as Leah overcomes the sea of stall strategies with her Umi/Tornado Wall deck, beating Brent in finals to win her first episode of the series.

## Background

Labyrinth of Nightmare was released in the TCG on March 1, 2003. The set contains the Attribute "Spirit" monsters that Special Summon themselves by banishing 1 monster of the same Attribute from the GY. It also contains quite a few new strong Equip Spells, as well as new floodgates to bolster stall strategies in limited even more, such as Fairy Box, The Dark Door, and Vengeful Bog Spirit.

Gavin comes in once again as the defending champion, having won 3 out of the 4 episodes of the series, with 3 others (Leah, Danny, and MBT) looking for their first win.

## Matches

### Play-in: Leah vs. Danny

Leah is playing Umi/Tornado Wall, while Danny is playing a FIRE beatdown list. Each player Sets monsters for the first few turns. Danny makes the first push with a Twin-Headed Fire Dragon, but Leah uses Equip Spells Ekibyo Drakmord and Mask of the Accursed to neutralize Danny's attackers. She turns the game around with a 4-Starred Ladybug of Doom, following it up with an Amphibian Beast. Leah's Aqua Spirit outs Danny's last threat, sealing the game.

Winner: Leah

### Semifinal 1: MBT vs. Brent

MBT comes in with WIND beatdown, and Brent is playing mill. MBT tries to put on the beatdown early, but Brent draws into Swords of Revealing Light, allowing him to stall while gaining LP with Solemn Wishes. Brent then Summons The Bistro Butcher equipped with Horn of the Unicorn, which MBT doesn't have an immediate out to. He crashes monsters to draw cards to beat it, but Brent then draws into a Fairy Box. Brent's Solemn Judgment beats MBT's Michizure, and his Imperial Order beats MBT's Heavy Storm. Brent calls 4 Fairy Box coin flips correct in a row at one point, eventually milling MBT out and winning the game. During the game, MBT accidentally Special Summons Garuda the Wind Spirit while Kycoo the Ghost Destroyer is on field, and addresses it in a cutaway.

Winner: Brent

### Semifinal 2: Gavin vs. Leah

Gavin is once again playing a stall/burn deck. Leah sets up an Umi/Tornado Wall lock to prevent her from taking damage. Gavin tries to burn with Amazoness Archer along with 2 Spear Cretin, but Leah outs the Spear Cretin loop with Michizure. Gavin doesn't have a follow-up, and Leah Summons beaters to attack for game.

Winner: Leah

### Finals: Brent vs. Leah

Brent sets up Gravekeeper's Servant and Solemn Wishes early. Leah puts the pressure on, attacking in, but Brent slowly mills Leah while Solemn Wishes maintains his LP. Eventually though, Brent can't stave off the attackers long enough, and Leah punches in for game to win the episode.

Winner: Leah

## Banned Cards

* Danny bans Magician of Faith
* MBT bans Fairy Box

## Full Banlist

### Monsters

* Cyber Jar
* Magician of Faith
* Witch of the Black Forest

### Spells

* Chain Energy
* Fissure
* Raigeki

### Traps

* DNA Surgery
* Fairy Box
* Gravity Bind
* Trap Hole

## Stats to date

Character win rate
 Leah
 Brent
 MBT
 Danny

## Notable bits

* How fast can Brent cum?
* Giant Rat is Pete Buttigieg
* Danny's Trump impression

## Does Joseph mald?

Yes, after Brent correctly calls 4 consecutive Fairy Box flips against him.

## Video Links

PROGRESSION PLAYOFF #5 - Labyrinth of Nightmare

## Other Pages

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