Episode 23 - Force of the Breaker

## Force of the Breaker

Force of the Breaker is the twenty-third episode of Yu-Gi-Oh! Progression Playoff, and the ninth episode of Season 2, the GX arc. It debuted on MBT Yu-Gi-Oh's YouTube channel on May 22, 2021. Gavin beats MBT to advance to his fourth straight finals, while Leah tears through 2 games to join him. Leah's Crystal Beasts manage to outpace Gavin's HEROs to win her third episode of Season 2.

## Background

Force of the Breaker was released in the TCG on May 5, 2007. This set introduced the "Volcanic" and "Crystal Beast" archetypes. It also contained the "Sky Scourge" series of monsters, as well as a series of Level 4 monsters with high ATK that you can discard to add a specific Field Spell from your Deck to your hand. Other notable cards include Raiza the Storm Monarch and Eradicator Epidemic Virus.

Brent comes in having just won his first match of Season 2 and hopes to continue his momentum. Gavin has made 3 consecutive appearances in finals and looks to keep his streak going. Danny is hoping to win his first match since Episode 19. MBT and Leah are looking for their 2nd and 3rd episode wins respectively.

## Matches

### Play-in: Leah vs. Danny

Leah is playing Crystal Beasts, Danny is playing Winged Beast Volcanic. Leah sets a bunch of Crystal Beasts. Danny Summons Snipe Hunter, but rolls a 6 twice. Leah turns the field around with a Warrior of Atlantis and Sabersaurus. Danny doesn't draw any relevant monsters for a while and Leah closes the game out.

Winner: Leah

### Semifinal 1: Gavin vs. MBT

Gavin is playing Normal HERO, MBT is on Aliens. MBT opens with double "A" Cell Breeding Device and Otherworld - the "A" Zone, but Gavin uses Eliminating the League to destroy MBT's only monster, and he doesn't draw another for a couple turns. At low LP, MBT finally gets an Alien Warrior equipped with Lucky Iron Axe, and nearly turns the tides, but Gavin finishes him off with a Chthonian Blast.

Winner: Gavin

### Semifinal 2: Brent vs. Leah

Brent is playing Uria Crystal Beasts. Brent activates Gem Flash Energy while both players have Crystal Beasts in their Spell & Trap Zone, and begins burning Leah. Leah activates 2 Crystal Promise to make a push, but Brent gets her with a Radiant Mirror Force. Leah finally uses Snipe Hunter to destroy Gem Flash Energy, and Brent doesn't have a monster to follow up. Leah attacks in for game next turn.

Winner: Leah

### Finals: Leah vs. Gavin

Leah uses Snipe Hunter to destroy Gavin's first monster. Gavin Summons a number of Elemental HERO Sparkmen, but Leah answers with Sabersaurus. Gavin Tribute Summons Elemental HERO Neos, then Leah outs it with Snipe Hunter. Leah attacks with some Crystal Beasts to get Gavin low on LP. Gavin tries to come back with a Snipe Hunter, but Leah uses Karma Cut to banish it. Gavin doesn't have anything left and concedes.

Winner: Leah

## Banned Cards

* Danny bans Snipe Hunter
* MBT bans Elemental HERO Neos

## Full Banlist

### Monsters

* Brron, Mad King of Dark World
* Chainsaw Insect
* Cyber Dragon
* Drillroid
* Elemental HERO Neos
* 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

* 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

* The Sohrab video
* Ruby Carbuncle is an Eevee-lution and has human hands
* Brent's Snipe Hunter Codebreaker
* The return of PEMASUS

## Video Links

PROGRESSION PLAYOFF #23 - Force of the Breaker

## Other Pages

Episodes