Episode 24 - Tactical Evolution

## Tactical Evolution

Tactical Evolution is the twenty-fourth episode of Yu-Gi-Oh! Progression Playoff, and the tenth episode of Season 2, the GX arc. It debuted on MBT Yu-Gi-Oh's YouTube channel on May 29, 2021. Danny ends his losing streak by beating through MBT and Leah to reach finals, while Gavin makes his fifth consecutive finals appearance. Gavin prevails in the finals to re-take the lead with four Season 2 wins.

## Background

Tactical Evolution was released in the TCG on August 4, 2007. This set introduced Gemini monsters, as well as the "Venom" archetype. It also contained support for the "Neo-Spacian" archetype. Some other notable cards in this set include Necro Gardna, Zombie Master, and Double Summon.

Leah has tied up Season 2 with Gavin, both having three wins, while MBT, Brent, and Danny have just one each. Danny comes in without a match win in four episodes.

## Matches

### Play-in: MBT vs. Danny

Danny is playing Winged Beast Monarch, MBT is on EARTH/WIND beatdown. MBT Summons Gene-Warped Warwolf and attacks, but Danny uses Shield Spear to beat it. MBT tries to attack with Alien Shocktrooper, but Danny uses Icarus Attack. Danny thwarts MBT's last defense with another Shield Spear and wins.

Winner: Danny

### Semifinal 1: Gavin vs. Brent

Gavin is playing Beatdown, while Brent is playing Mausoleum Insects. Gavin opens with Indomitable Fighter Lei Lei, then on the next turn uses Double Summon to get Sabersaurus and Shocktrooper. Brent responds with Mausoleum of the Emperor to Summon Destiny HERO - Dasher, then Special Summons Doom Dozer. Gavin outs the Doom Dozer with Eliminating the League. Brent Summons an Anteatereatingant to threaten Gavin's 1900 ATK monsters, but Gavin has a Chthonian Blast, setting up a win on the next turn.

Winner: Gavin

### Semifinal 2: Leah vs. Danny

Leah is playing Crystal Beast. Danny Summons Raiza the Storm Monarch and Rallis the Star Bird. Leah outs Danny's attackers with a couple Crystal Raigekis, but Danny gets 3 Shield Spears off to kill Leah's monsters in battle. Danny finishes Leah off with a Renge, Gatekeeper of Dark World/Creature Seizure play and a final attack on the following turn.

Winner: Danny

### Finals: Gavin vs. Danny

Both players Summon lots of 1900 ATK monsters. Danny gets to 2 Renge and a Clayman which Gavin can't beat over for several turns, but eventually Gavin gets to a Cybernetic Cyclopean and empties his hand to clear the defense walls. Gavin has to uselessly activate some Traps to continue to empty his hand, but it's enough has the Cyclopean breaks through and Gavin wins.

Winner: Gavin

## Banned Cards

* Brent bans Birthright
* MBT bans Harpie Queen

## Full Banlist

### Monsters

* Brron, Mad King of Dark World
* Chainsaw Insect
* Cyber Dragon
* Drillroid
* Elemental HERO Neos
* Harpie Queen
* Millennium Scorpion
* Monk Fighter
* Neo-Spacian Grand Mole
* Sillva, Warlord of Dark World
* Snipe Hunter
* Treeborn Frog

### Spells

* Brain Control
* Dimensional Fissure
* Future Fusion

### Traps

* Birthright
* Damage Condenser
* Justi-Break
* Macro Cosmos
* Rising Energy

## Stats to date

### Season 2

Character win rate
 Leah
 Danny
 Brent
 MBT

### Overall

Character win rate
 Danny
 Leah
 MBT
 Brent

## Notable bits

* Leah and Gavin thought Renge was pronounced "Ren-gay"
* Danny and Leah think a lot to give MBT ad revenue
* PEMASUS
* "Normal Summon a 1900 ATK monster"

## Did Joseph mald?

Kind of, but it was more whining than malding.

## Video Links

PROGRESSION PLAYOFF #24 - Tactical Evolution

## Other Pages

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