Episode 29 - Crossroads of Chaos

## Crossroads of Chaos

Crossroads of Chaos is the twenty-ninth episode of Yu-Gi-Oh! Progression Playoff, and the second episode of Season 3, the 5D's arc. It debuted on MBT Yu-Gi-Oh's YouTube channel on July 17, 2021. Danny makes it to finals out of the play-in, while Leah blows out MBT to return to finals. Danny and Leah have a long Plant mirror match, but Danny eventually pulls away to win his first episode of Season 3.

## Background

Crossroads of Chaos was released in the TCG on November 18, 2008. This set introduces the "Morphtronic" and "Iron Chain" archetypes, as well as new support for the "Gladiator Beast" and "Neos" archetypes. This set contains substantial support for the Plant Type, as well as some for Zombies, including Plaguespreader Zombie and its associated Synchro monsters. Other notable cards in this set include Black Rose Dragon, Secret Village of the Spellcasters, Gozen Match, and Treacherous Trap Hole.

Gavin is the defending champ, while the rest of the gang look to get going in Season 3. Danny, in particular, comes in having lost his first match in four consecutive episodes going back to season 2.

## Matches

### Play-in: Brent vs. Danny

Danny and Brent are both playing Plants. Danny activates The World Tree. Brent tries to out Danny's Gigantic Cephalotus, but Danny has Prideful Roar. Danny gets Black Garden. Brent tries to turn it around with his Gigantic Cephalotus, but Danny's World Tree kills it, and Brent concedes.

Winner: Danny

### Semifinal 1: Leah vs. MBT

Leah is playing Plant Psychics, MBT is on Psychics. Leah opens The World Tree, Cactus Fighter, and Black Garden. MBT has no answer.

Winner: Leah

### Semifinal 2: Gavin vs. Danny

Gavin is playing Psychics. Danny Normal Summons Cactus Fighter and activates The World Tree. Danny assembles Plant beaters, and Gavin tries to stall with Krebons. Gavin uses Psychic Jumper to steal Psychic Snail to try to contest the Cephalotus and Cactus Fighter, but Danny has Battle Tuned. Gavin concedes.

Winner: Danny

### Finals: Leah vs. Danny

Danny activates Black Garden. Leah attempts to activate her World Tree, but Danny has Pollinosis. Leah's Gigantic Cephalotus gets Danny low, but Danny finally outs it with Prideful Roar. Danny follows up with The World Tree, then draws Cactus Fighter, assembling the Cactus Fighter/Black Garden/World Tree loop. Danny Summons Black Rose Dragon without the effect. Leah Summons Psychic Snail to try to out Cactus Fighter, but Danny has Battle Tuned. Leah outs Black Rose, but can't beat the Cactus Fighter, and Danny takes the episode.

Winner: Danny

## Banned Cards

* Brent bans Black Garden
* MBT bans The World Tree

## Full Banlist

### Extra Deck

* Goyo Guardian
* Stardust Dragon

### Spells

* Black Garden
* The World Tree

## Stats to date

### Season 3

Character win rate
 Gavin
 Leah
 MBT
 Brent

### Overall

Character win rate
 Danny
 Leah
 Brent
 MBT

### Synchro Summons

Summons this Episode
 Danny
 Gavin
 Leah
 MBT

Total Synchro Summons
 Danny
 Brent
 MBT
 Gavin

## Notable bits

* The Plant decks represent eco-terrorism, while the non-Plant decks represent the Industrial Revolution
* Brent says "trees don't have flowers"
* "Put X counters on this card to indicate Y"

## Did Joseph mald?

Yes, although it was one of the most justified malds of the series. Leah opened Plant Exodia against him.

## Video Links

PROGRESSION PLAYOFF #29 - Crossroads of Chaos

Progression Playoffs Bad End Episode 2 Crossroads of Ecology

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