Episode 70 - Savage Strike

## Savage Strike

Savage Strike is the seventieth episode of Yu-Gi-Oh! Progression Playoff, and the seventh episode of Season 6, the VRAINS arc. It debuted on MBT Yu-Gi-Oh's YouTube channel on July 30, 2022. MBT and Danny each go 2-0 with interesting strategies, MBT on Impcantation Vendread with Demise, and Danny playing Redoer Turbo with a Fusion splash. The brothers Knox get the short end of the stick, each going 0-2 and getting a ban.

## Background

Savage Strike was released in the TCG on January 31, 2019. This set introduced the "Time Thief" and "Guardragon" archetype, as well as new support for the "Danger!", "Salamangreat", "T.G.", "Shiranui", "Elemental HERO", "Trickstar", "Orcust", and "Valkyrie" archetypes. Other notable cards include Neo Space Connector, Fantastical Dragon Phantazmay, Prank-Kids Rocksies, Madolche Petingcessoeur, Borreload Savage Dragon, Neos Fusion, Pot of Extravagance, and Subterror Guru.

Danny, Gavin, and MBT begin the episode in a three-way tie for first place, and the three will begin jockeying for position in the back half of the VRAINS season. Leah and Brent sit a couple of wins behind, but still within striking distance with a strong finish, and they look to get the ball rolling on a comeback.

## Matches

### Match 1: Gavin vs. Danny

Danny Summons Regulator into Winder and Bezel Ship, then reveals Mothman to Summon itself and overlays for Redoer. Gavin Normals Riscorpio and attacks over Bezel Ship. Danny activates Redoer and uses Flyback to attack another Flyback, to stack Riscorpio. Danny Summons Clock Wyvern and attacks, then tags out Redoer, then goes Disciple and Devotee, but Gavin uses Called by on Devotee. Danny Summons Clock Spartoi and adds Cynet Fusion. Danny activates Cynet Fusion and makes Diplexer Chimera, then links it off for Regulex. Danny tries to attach Bombard to Redoer with Flyback, but Gavin uses Back to the Front. Gavin goes Deep Grave for Danny’s Winder. Danny attaches Flyback from Gavin’s Deck with Redoer, then activates Necro Fusion Summoning Dragostapelia. Gavin Summons Octostretch, and Danny activates Redoer, and Gavin concedes.

Winner: Danny

### Match 2: Leah vs. Brent

Brent Summons Regulator to Summons Winder and Bezel Ship, then overlays for Redoer, then Sets 3. Leah Summons Infra-Flier and makes Disciple, then does Crusadia plays to Summon Equimax and attacks over Redoer. Brent Summons Regulator back and passes. Leah Summons Arboria and Synchros for Dawn Dragster and attacks. Brent draws and surrenders.

Winner: Leah

### Match 3: MBT vs. Gavin

Gavin Normal Summons Winder and Sets 2. MBT uses Bookstone and Summons Talismandra to add Demise, then goes Penciplume and Summons Candoll but forgets to search. MBT uses Inception to Ritual Summon Demise. MBT activates Demise to blow up the field. He Normal Summons Revenants, then reveals Mothman and discards it, but he draws Chaos Dragon Levianeer and Summons it to attack for lethal.

Winner: MBT

### Match 4: Danny vs. Brent

Danny goes Regulator into Winder and Bezel Ship and overlays for Redoer. Brent Sets 3. Danny attaches Babel from Brent’s Deck. Danny Summons Backup Secretary and makes Disciple, then makes Regulex, and Specials Diana. Brent activates Blind Obliteration, and Danny chains Redoer and Flyback to dodge the Redoer. Brent rolls a 2 on Obliteration which causes it to do nothing. Danny Summons Levianeer and uses Regulex, then Specials Ascended of Thunder. Brent concedes.

Winner: Danny

### Match 5: Leah vs. MBT

Leah uses Ogopogo, then Summons Reclusia and makes Regulex. She reveals Bigfoot but MBT snipes it. MBT goes Talismandra into Candoll to get Inception, then activates Inception to Summon Slayer, then Normals Amano-Iwato and goes to battle. Leah passes and MBT attacks again to put her at 400. Leah Summons Leonis then reveals Dogman, and MBT snipes it again. Leah surrenders.

Winner: MBT

## Banned Cards

### Mind Meld Ban

* Brent says "Crusadia Equimax"
* Gavin says "Crusadia Equimax"

Crusadia Equimax is banned

### Regular Ban

* Brent bans Time Thief Redoer
* Gavin bans Link Disciple

## Full Banlist

### Extra Deck

* Crusadia Equimax
* Crusadia Magius
* Knightmare Unicorn
* Link Disciple
* Time Thief Redoer

### Monsters

* Destrudo the Lost Dragon's Frisson
* Dinowrestler Pankratops
* F.A. Auto Navigator
* F.A. Hang On Mach
* Gouki Suprex
* Mekk-Knight Purple Nightfall
* Orbital Hydralander
* Tindangle Trinity

### Spells

* F.A. Test Run
* Fire Prison
* Gouki Re-Match
* Power of the Guardians

### Traps

* Heavy Storm Duster
* World Legacy Pawns

## Stats to date

### Season 6

Character win rate
 MBT
 Gavin
 Leah
 Brent

### Overall

Character Win Rate
 Leah
 Gavin
 Danny
 Brent

### Link Summons

Summons this Episode
 Danny
 Gavin
 Leah
 MBT

Total Link Summons
 Danny
 MBT
 Gavin
 Brent

## Notable bits

* Meta Zoo? How do you meet a zoo?
* Your opponent legally cannot Redoer you without your consent
* Don’t play League
* Jules apologizes on Danny's behalf about his CRUCIAL cheat
* Danny’s game is like apologizing for being too good during sex
* Gavin is going to clean MBT’s cock
* MBT accidentally loads in with his Reaper deck
* Jules’ 2015-ass MLG remix of the American Sniper Danger moment

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