Episode 21 - Cyberdark Impact

## Cyberdark Impact

Cyberdark Impact is the twenty-first episode of Yu-Gi-Oh! Progression Playoff, and the seventh episode of Season 2, the GX arc. It debuted on MBT Yu-Gi-Oh's YouTube channel on May 8, 2021. Brent and Gavin meet in the finals in a Normal HERO mirror match. Gavin's HEROs beat Brent's to win his third episode of Season 2.

## Background

Cyberdark Impact was released in the TCG on November 4, 2006. It introduces the "Cyberdark" archetype, as well as the "Allure Queen" and "Dark Lucius" series. It also features the Barrier Statues. Some themes include cards that have effects when activated at higher Chain Links, as well as cards that use the column mechanic. It does contain some cards that would become relevant later on, such as Vanity's Fiend/Ruler, Snipe Hunter, Instant Fusion, and Black Horn of Heaven.

Leah comes in as the defending champion, tied with Gavin for the lead in Season 2 with two wins. Brent is still looking for his first win in Season 2, while Danny and MBT are looking for their second to tie Leah and Gavin.

## Matches

### Play-in: Brent vs. MBT

MBT is playing Clock Tower Normal Monsters, Brent is on Normal HEROs. MBT activates Clock Tower Prison. Brent opens with Future Fusion for Thunder Giant, but MBT has Karma Cut for Thunder Giant. MBT Summons Snipe Hunter and rolls a 6. Brent sits on Snipe Hunter and Sparkman, MBT Summons Jerry Beans Man, but Brent Summons Sabersaurus. MBT doesn't draw enough monsters as Brent wins.

Winner: Brent

### Semifinal 1: Gavin vs. Danny

Gavin is playing Normal HEROs, and Danny is on Normal Dark World. Danny starts by Summoning Snipe Hunter and rolls a 1 twice. Gavin Summons Hydrogeddon to attack over Snipe Hunter, and just outpaces Danny with Hydrogeddons. Gavin attacks for game.

Winner: Gavin

### Semifinal 2: Leah vs. Brent

Leah is playing Normal HEROs. Brent activates E-Emergency Call to search Elemental HERO Neos, discards it with Snipe Hunter, then Summons it back with O-Oversoul. Leah Snipe Hunters the Neos, but is afraid to attack Elemental HERO Avian because of Justi-Break. Brent activates Miracle Fusion for Thunder Giant, and it gets in for game.

Winner: Brent

### Finals: Gavin vs. Brent

Gavin starts by getting in with some beatsticks. Gavin then activates Future Fusion for Elemental HERO Tempest, but Brent uses R-Righteous Justice to stop it. Gavin activates Snipe Hunter and rolls a 6 twice. Gavin activates Miracle Fusion for Tempest, but attacks into a Justi-Break. Brent runs out of monsters, though, and Gavin eventually finishes Brent off.

Winner: Gavin

## Banned Cards

* MBT bans Future Fusion
* Danny bans Cyber Dragon

## Full Banlist

### Monsters

* Brron, Mad King of Dark World
* Chainsaw Insect
* Cyber Dragon
* Drillroid
* Millennium Scorpion
* Monk Fighter
* Sillva, Warlord of Dark World
* Treeborn Frog

### Spells

* Brain Control
* Dimensional Fissure
* Future Fusion

### Traps

* Damage Condenser
* Macro Cosmos
* Rising Energy

## Stats to date

### Season 2

Character win rate
 Leah
 Danny
 MBT
 Brent

### Overall

Character win rate
 Danny
 Leah
 MBT
 Brent

## Did Joseph mald?

Yes. He lost for the third week in a row.

## Video Links

PROGRESSION PLAYOFF #21 - Cyberdark Impact

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