For our first Feature Duel of the day, we have Suebyoubol Weerapun from Thailand facing off against Wing Ho from Hong Kong.

Game 1

Weerapun takes the lead. He ponders over his options before committing to his turn.

Dragon’s Shrine was activated to send Destrudo, the Lost Dragon’s Frisson to the graveyard. Rokket Synchron was normal summoned, surprising Wing Ho. it was promptly removed for Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon. When Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon used its effect to special summon Destrudo from the graveyard, Wing Ho responded with Maxx “C”.

This discouraged Weerapun from further plays. Weerapun ended his turn with two Dragons on the field.

Cynet Mining was activated to start Wing Ho’s turn. Speedroid Taketomborg was sent to the graveyard as cost. Salamangreat Gazelle was added to hand, revealing Wing Ho’s deck choice.

Salamangreat Foxy was Normal Summoned. Effect Veiler, Called by the Grave, Sppedroid Terrortop were revealed by its effect. With no Salamangreat cards, the three cards were shuffled back to the deck.

Salamangreat Veilynx was Link Summoned using Foxy as a Link Material. Illusion Dragon Phantazmei was chained in response to its summon. Wing Ho followed up by activating Salamangreat Gazelle at Chain Link 3. Gazelle was summoned.

Weerapun drew two cards and returned one.

Salamangreat Sanctuary was added.

Gazelle was used to mill Salamangreat Spinny, which revived itself with its own effect. Both were used to Xyz Summon Salamangreat Mirage Stallio, and using its effect, Salamangreat Jack Jaguar emerged from the deck. Salamangreat Heatleo was Link Summoned and it changed Red-Eyes’ ATK to be the same as Maxx “C” – a harmless 500ATK points.

Wing Ho followed up with a Fusion of Fire to summon Salamangreat Violet Chimera. Boosted by 1900ATK due to the Fusion Materials, coupled with its ability to double its ATK points, Violet Chimera dealt 9200LP worth of damage by attacking Red-Eyes.

Wing Ho 1 – Weerapun 0

A devastating OTK to win Wing Ho the first game. Our Salamangreat player is having a great start to his day.

Game 2

Weerapun takes the lead.

Eclipse Wyvern was Normal Summoned. Destrudo activated its effect from hand, targeting Eclipse Wyvern. White Rose Dragon joined the field and was used, along with Eclipse Wyvern to Link Summon Dragunity Knight – Romulus.

Wing Ho pondered for a moment, deciding whether to respond, before ultimately deciding to pass. The search and banish goes off successfully.

Eclipse Wyvern banishes Chaos Emperor, the Dragon of Armageddon

Romlus searches Dragon Ravine

Ravine was activated, discarding another Eclipse Wyvern to mill Tempest, Dragon Ruler of the Wind.

Eclipse Wyvern #2 banishes Odd Eyes Revolution Dragon.

Tempest was summoned from the graveyard via its own effect, banishing both copies of Eclipse Wyvern, adding the dragon targets to hand.

Destrudo , being turned into a level 3, was used to Link Summon Pisti the Guardragon .

, being turned into a level 3, was used to Link Summon . Tempest and Dragonuity were used to bring out Agapain the Guardragon.

Wing Ho retaliated, using Effect Veiler on Pisti and Infinite Impermanence on Agapain

Unfazed, Weerapun proceeded with another Link Summon, replacing Agapain with Hieratic Seal of the Celestial Spheres. The Pendulum dragons made a reappearance, being set at Pendulum Scales. Amorphage Goliath was Pendulum Summoned out.

Terrotop started the next turn, fetching Wing Ho Taketomborg, Hieratic Seal of Celestial Spheres tributed itself, attempting to bounce Terrortop. Called from the Grave was used to negate its effect. This also prevented its special summon effect.

Despite so, Wing Ho was forced to end his turn with no additional cards committed to the board, perhaps realising he is being locked out by Amorphage Goliath

Weerapun drew into and activated Dragon’s Shrine. Eclipse Wyvern was milled banishing Chaos Dragon Levianeer. Tempest was summoned, banishing Eclipse Wyvern, Levianeer.

Wing Ho responded with a Maxx C to Tempest’s summon.

Chaos Emperor, the Dragon of Armageddon Pendulum effect recycled Wyvern back to the hand, where it was immediately ditched again for Dragon Ravine banishing Red Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon.

Chaos Dragon Levianeer was summoned, banishing Eclipse Wyvern to bring Red Eyes to hand.

Calculating some numbers, Weerapun brought out Darkness Metal Dragon by banishing Tempest on the field, and used Darkness Metal Dragon‘ effect to revive Illusion Dragon Phantazmei.

Weerapun launched into his own OTK with his four dragons, bringing the match to a third duel and opening up an opportunity for him to win the match.

Game 3

Wing Ho opted to go first for the final duel.

Wasting no time, Terrotop was special summoned to the field, fetching Teketomborg. Lady Debug was Normal Summoned to search Spinny. Wing Ho worked towards Salamangreat Mirage Stallio, and brought out Jack Jaguar with its effect. It proceeded to farm for resources with its Special Summons, ending with Jack Jaguar, Salamangreat Rage and Heatleo. (For more information, refer to Combo 3.)

Weerapun’s turn came. At this moment, time was called.

Dinowrestler Pankratops was special summoned to the field, since Wing Ho controls four monsters and Weerapun controls none. Entering his Battle Phase, Weerapun declared an attack on Jack Jaguer. Salamangreat Rage was used, threatening a non-targeting removal at Pankratops. Weerapun opted to tribute itself and destroy Terrotop.

Still in his Battle Phase, Weerapun activated Super Polymerization to summon Salamangreat Violet Chimera! Boosted by 1900ATK due to its fusion materials, the 4700 Monster attacked Jaguer, although Jaguer escaped destruction due to Salamangreat Veilynx

Attempting to extend his lead, Weerapun Normal Summoned Rokket Synchron and Link Summoned out Cryston Needlefibre. He was, however, stopped by Infinite Impermanence. Weerapun could only set two cards and end his turn.

Determined for a counterattack, Wing Ho revived Spinny with its own effect.

Foxy was normal summoned and added Salamangreat Rage to his hand. Link summoning multiple Salamangreat Heatleo, Wing Ho remoed Weerapun’s backrow, leaving with Weerapun with no resources.

Conclusion

Impermanence and Veiler were sided in by Wing Ho, under the misconception that Weerapun was piloting an FTK deck. This cost Wing Ho his second duel.

Thankfully for him, he was able to win back the third duel.