So, Oscar Zelaya won YCS Austin with Mono Mermail
My prediction was right: A bunch of Mono Mermails made it to the top, and Mono Mermail won the whole thing
In this post I'll be covering the featured matches of Oscar. You'll find my reason of doing this shortly
Top 16: Oscar Zelaya vs. Dominique Eskridge
Duel One
Eskridge opened up with Mirror Force, Monster Reborn, 2 copies of Bottomless Trap Hole, and 2 copies of Kabazauls. He Set Kabazauls along with Bottomless Trap Hole and Mirror Force before passing his first turn.
[When a Dino Rabbit player opens 2 Kabazauls against a Mermail player, things are easy to predict]
Zelaya discarded Atlantean Marksman to Special Summon Mermail Abyssteus. He grabbed Mermail Abyssgunde with Abyssteus’s effect, and targeted Bottomless Trap Hole with Atlantean Marksman; but Eskridge chained Bottomless Trap Hole to banish Mermail Abyssteus. Zelaya discarded Mermail Abysslinde and Mermail Abyssgunde to Special Summon Mermail Abyssmegalo next. He added Abyss-sphere from his Deck to his hand with the effect of his Abyssmegalo and Special Summoned Mermail Abysslinde with the effect of Mermail Abyssgunde. Zelaya Normal Summoned another Abysslinde, and then attacked Eskridge’s face-down Kabazauls with his Abyssmegalo. Direct attacks from both Abysslindes dropped Eskridge down to 5000 Life Points. Zelaya combined his Abysslindes to Xyz Summon Wind-Up Zenmaines in Defense Position and then Set a card to his back row before ending his turn.
Zelaya discarded Atlantean Marksman to Special Summon Mermail Abyssteus. He grabbed Mermail Abyssgunde with Abyssteus’s effect, and targeted Bottomless Trap Hole with Atlantean Marksman; but Eskridge chained Bottomless Trap Hole to banish Mermail Abyssteus. Zelaya discarded Mermail Abysslinde and Mermail Abyssgunde to Special Summon Mermail Abyssmegalo next. He added Abyss-sphere from his Deck to his hand with the effect of his Abyssmegalo and Special Summoned Mermail Abysslinde with the effect of Mermail Abyssgunde. Zelaya Normal Summoned another Abysslinde, and then attacked Eskridge’s face-down Kabazauls with his Abyssmegalo. Direct attacks from both Abysslindes dropped Eskridge down to 5000 Life Points. Zelaya combined his Abysslindes to Xyz Summon Wind-Up Zenmaines in Defense Position and then Set a card to his back row before ending his turn.
[Something's wrong here. Knowing only 1 Abysslinde can activate per turn, Oscar should have kept the searched Abysslinde in hand and leave the second copy right there. This way he won't have to waste 2 extremely annoying cards for 1 other annoying card, and the Abysslinde is still there for backup. OR he could have searched another Abyssgunde, so that when the on-field Abysslinde is destroyed, he can summon Abysspike, discard Abyssgunde and get it right back while also gaining 1 more search]
Eskridge drew Cardcar D next turn. He Normal Summoned Kabazauls and then used Monster Reborn to Special Summon another Kabazauls from his Graveyard. He combined both Kabazauls to Xyz Summon Number 50: Blackship of Corn. He activated Blackship’s effect to send Wind-Up Zenmaines to the Graveyard and deal 1000 points of damage to Zelaya. Eskridge set Bottomless Trap Hole before ending his turn.
Eskridge drew Cardcar D next turn. He Normal Summoned Kabazauls and then used Monster Reborn to Special Summon another Kabazauls from his Graveyard. He combined both Kabazauls to Xyz Summon Number 50: Blackship of Corn. He activated Blackship’s effect to send Wind-Up Zenmaines to the Graveyard and deal 1000 points of damage to Zelaya. Eskridge set Bottomless Trap Hole before ending his turn.
[2 Abysslindes wasted]
Zelaya Summoned Atlantean Dragoons next turn; but Eskridge banished it with Bottomless Trap Hole. Next, Zelaya attacked and destroyed Number 50: Blackship of Corn using his Abyssmegalo.
Eskridge drew another Cardcar D and Tributed it to draw Heavy Storm and Sabersaurus.
Zelaya Summoned Mermail Abysslinde. He attacked directly with his Mermail Abysslinde and his Mermail Abyssmegalo, and then activated Abyss-sphere to Special Summon Mermail Abyssleed from his Deck. A direct attack from Mermail Abyssleed finished Eskridge off
Duel Two
Eskridge opened up Duel 2 with Maxx “C”, Tour Guide From the Underworld, Monster Reborn, Vanity’s Emptiness, Tragoedia, and Mirror Force. He Set Mirror Force and then ended his turn
Zelaya activated Mystical Space Typhoon to destroy Mirror Force and then Summoned Mermail Abysspike. He discarded Atlantean Dragoons and added Snowman Eater to his hand with Abysspike’s effect. Next, he added Deep Sea Diva to his hand with the effect of Atlantean Dragoons. Zelaya attacked directly with his Mermail Abysspike. Zelaya Set a card to his back row before ending his turn.
[Who sides Snowman Eater against Dino Rabbit? The Rabbit player won't be summoning Laggia anyway, all you need to do is more Dust/MST to take care of Cosmos. The searched monster should have been Abysslinde, so that you can crash into Laggia and get out Abyssleed. Considering Eskridge doesn't have Macro Cosmos at first, Oscar doesn't have to play around Cosmos like that]
Eskridge drew Sabersaurus and Summoned it. He attacked and destroyed Mermail Abysspike with Sabersaurus. He Set Vanity’s Emptiness. Zelaya activated Abyss-sphere in Main Phase 2 to Special Summon Mermail Abysslinde. In his End Phase, Abyss-sphere and Mermail Abysslinde were destroyed, and Zelaya Special Summoned Mermail Abyssmegalo from his Deck.
Eskridge drew Sabersaurus and Summoned it. He attacked and destroyed Mermail Abysspike with Sabersaurus. He Set Vanity’s Emptiness. Zelaya activated Abyss-sphere in Main Phase 2 to Special Summon Mermail Abysslinde. In his End Phase, Abyss-sphere and Mermail Abysslinde were destroyed, and Zelaya Special Summoned Mermail Abyssmegalo from his Deck.
[Because Oscar had Diva, this is explainable but Eskridge had Sabersaurus on the field so Oscar couldn't OTK anyway. Abyssleed is simply a better choice because neither Utopia nor Gem Knight Pearl can get past it. Leviathan Dragon can kill Megalo, however]
Zelaya activated Heavy Storm to destroy Vanity’s Emptiness. He Summoned Deep Sea Diva next, and activated its effect. Eskridge Chained Maxx “C” and drew a card when Atlantean Marksman was Summoned. Next, Zelaya Tributed Deep Sea Diva to activated Abyssmegalo’s effect. Atlantean Marksman attacked, allowing Zelaya to recruit Atlantean Dragoons from his Deck. Eskridge drew another card. Dragoons attacked directly next, and Eskridge Special Summoned Tragoedia in Defense Position. Eskridge Set a card to his back row before ending his turn.
Eskridge activated Heavy Storm to destroy Zelaya’s face-down Royal Decree. Next, he Normal Summoned Jurrac Guaiba. He attacked Atlantean Marksman with Jurrac Guaiba to destroy it and used his Guaiba’s effect to Special Summon another Guaiba from his Deck. Eskridge combined both Guaibas to Xyz Summon Evolzar Dolkka and then used his Tragoedia’s effect to copy the Level of the Sabersaurus in his Graveyard. Next, he used Monster Reborn to revive Sabersaurus. He combined Sabersaurus with Tragoedia to Xyz Summon Abyss Dweller and then Set a card to his back row before ending his turn.
Zelaya activated Heavy Storm to destroy Vanity’s Emptiness. He Summoned Deep Sea Diva next, and activated its effect. Eskridge Chained Maxx “C” and drew a card when Atlantean Marksman was Summoned. Next, Zelaya Tributed Deep Sea Diva to activated Abyssmegalo’s effect. Atlantean Marksman attacked, allowing Zelaya to recruit Atlantean Dragoons from his Deck. Eskridge drew another card. Dragoons attacked directly next, and Eskridge Special Summoned Tragoedia in Defense Position. Eskridge Set a card to his back row before ending his turn.
Eskridge activated Heavy Storm to destroy Zelaya’s face-down Royal Decree. Next, he Normal Summoned Jurrac Guaiba. He attacked Atlantean Marksman with Jurrac Guaiba to destroy it and used his Guaiba’s effect to Special Summon another Guaiba from his Deck. Eskridge combined both Guaibas to Xyz Summon Evolzar Dolkka and then used his Tragoedia’s effect to copy the Level of the Sabersaurus in his Graveyard. Next, he used Monster Reborn to revive Sabersaurus. He combined Sabersaurus with Tragoedia to Xyz Summon Abyss Dweller and then Set a card to his back row before ending his turn.
[Abyss Dweller + Evolzar Dolkka against a summoned Megalo? Why not Utopia + Dolkka or at least Utopia + Dweller?]
Zelaya attacked and destroyed Evolzar Dolkka with Abyssmegalo. He Set a monster and passed.
Zelaya attacked and destroyed Evolzar Dolkka with Abyssmegalo. He Set a monster and passed.
[Stupid Eskridge]
Eskridge Summoned Tour Guide From the Underworld and activated its effect to Special Summon another Tour Guide from his Deck. Next, he combined both Tour Guides to Xyz Summon Number 17: Leviathan Dragon. He detached an Xyz Material from Number 17: Leviathan Dragon to boost it by 500 ATK and then attacked Mermail Abyssmegalo to destroy it. Next, Abyss Dweller attacked Atlantean Dragoons. Eskridge didn’t realize it only had 1700 ATK, so he lost his monster along with 100 Life Points. Eskridge Set 2 back rows before ending his turn.
[One more time... And Leviathan actually destroyed Megalo]
Zelaya activated Mystical Space Typhoon to destroy Eskridge’s face-down Dimensional Prison and then Flip Summoned Snowman Eater to destroy Number 17: Leviathan Dragon. Atlantean Dragoons attacked directly, dropping Eskridge down to 2200 Life Points.
Eskridge Summoned Tour Guide From the Underworld and activated its effect to Special Summon another Tour Guide from his Deck. Next, he combined both Tour Guides to Xyz Summon Number 17: Leviathan Dragon. He detached an Xyz Material from Number 17: Leviathan Dragon to boost it by 500 ATK and then attacked Mermail Abyssmegalo to destroy it. Next, Abyss Dweller attacked Atlantean Dragoons. Eskridge didn’t realize it only had 1700 ATK, so he lost his monster along with 100 Life Points. Eskridge Set 2 back rows before ending his turn.
[One more time... And Leviathan actually destroyed Megalo]
Zelaya activated Mystical Space Typhoon to destroy Eskridge’s face-down Dimensional Prison and then Flip Summoned Snowman Eater to destroy Number 17: Leviathan Dragon. Atlantean Dragoons attacked directly, dropping Eskridge down to 2200 Life Points.
[Wasted Snowman]
Eskridge drew Kabazauls and Summoned it. He attacked Snowman Eater to destroy it and deal 1700 points of damage to Zelaya.
Zelaya attacked and destroyed Kabazauls with Atlantean Dragoons. He Set Dust Tornado before ending his turn.
Eskridge Set Dimensional Prison and Zelaya destroyed it with Dust Tornado in the End Phase.
Zelaya attacked directly with Atlantean Dragoons and Set Abyss-sphere.
Eskridge activated Mystical Space Typhoon to target Zelaya’s face-down Abyss-sphere, and when Zelaya Chained the Abyss-sphere Eskridge instantly conceded.
Top 8: Oscar Zelaya vs. Francisco Saldivar
Duel One
Saldivar started off Duel 1 by discarding Atlantean Marksman to Special Summon Mermail Abyssteus and using Abyssteus’s effect to add Mermail Abysslinde from his Deck to his hand. Next, he discarded Atlantean Marksman and Mermail Abysslinde to Special Summon Mermail Abyssmegalo, and used his Abyssmegalo’s effect to add Abyss-sphere to his hand. He Set a card to his back row and then combined his 2 Level 7 monsters to Xyz Summon Mermail Abyssgaios! He Set another card to his back row before ending his turn.
Zelaya opened up with Mystical Space Typhoon, Royal Decree, Atlantean Marksman, 2 copies of Abyss-sphere, and Dark Hole. He activated Dark Hole to destroy Mermail Abyssgaios and then Normal Summoned Atlantean Marksman. He attacked with his Marksman, and Saldivar lost 1400 Life Points. Next, Zelaya used his Marksman’s effect to Special Summon Atlantean Dragoons from his Deck, and attacked directly with his Dragoons. Zelaya Set Abyss-sphere and Royal Decree before attempting to enter his End Phase. Saldivar flipped Abyss-sphere in Main Phase 2, and Zelaya Chained Mystical Space Typhoon from his hand to destroy it.
[Self-explanatory moves]
Saldivar Summoned Deep Sea Diva and activated its effect to Special Summon Atlantean Marksman. He activated Abyss-squall next, and Zelaya Chained Royal Decree; but Saldivar Chained Mystical Space Typhoon to destroy Royal Decree! Saldivar Special Summoned Mermail Abysslinde, Mermail Abyssteus, and Mermail Abyssmegalo from his Graveyard with Abyss-squall. He activated the effect of his Mermail Abyssmegalo by Tributing his Marksman to try to destroy Zelaya’s face-down Abyss-sphere; but Zelaya Chained it to Special Summon Mermail Abysslinde from his Deck, and the face-up Abyss-sphere stayed on the field. Next, Saldivar combined his Abyssmegalo with his Abyssteus to Xyz Summon Mermail Abyssgaios. He Tuned Deep Sea Diva with Mermail Abysslinde to Synchro Summon Ally of Justice Catastor next, and then attacked Marksman to destroy it with Abyssgaios. In the End Phase, Abyss-sphere was destroyed and Zelaya’s Mermail Abysslinde went down with it. Zelaya Special Summoned Mermail Abyssmegalo from his Deck with the effect of Mermail Abysslinde.
Zelaya drew Mermail Abysslinde next turn. Next, He Normal Summoned Mermail Abysslinde and attacked Catastor. Mermail Abysslinde was destroyed by Catastor’s effect, and Zelaya Special Summoned Mermail Abyssleed from his Deck with the effect of Mermail Abysslinde. He combined his Mermail Abyssleed with Mermail Abyssmegalo to Xyz Summon Mermail Abyssgaios and then switched his Atlantean Dragoons to Defense Position.
Saldivar Summoned Deep Sea Diva and activated its effect to Special Summon Atlantean Marksman. He activated Abyss-squall next, and Zelaya Chained Royal Decree; but Saldivar Chained Mystical Space Typhoon to destroy Royal Decree! Saldivar Special Summoned Mermail Abysslinde, Mermail Abyssteus, and Mermail Abyssmegalo from his Graveyard with Abyss-squall. He activated the effect of his Mermail Abyssmegalo by Tributing his Marksman to try to destroy Zelaya’s face-down Abyss-sphere; but Zelaya Chained it to Special Summon Mermail Abysslinde from his Deck, and the face-up Abyss-sphere stayed on the field. Next, Saldivar combined his Abyssmegalo with his Abyssteus to Xyz Summon Mermail Abyssgaios. He Tuned Deep Sea Diva with Mermail Abysslinde to Synchro Summon Ally of Justice Catastor next, and then attacked Marksman to destroy it with Abyssgaios. In the End Phase, Abyss-sphere was destroyed and Zelaya’s Mermail Abysslinde went down with it. Zelaya Special Summoned Mermail Abyssmegalo from his Deck with the effect of Mermail Abysslinde.
Zelaya drew Mermail Abysslinde next turn. Next, He Normal Summoned Mermail Abysslinde and attacked Catastor. Mermail Abysslinde was destroyed by Catastor’s effect, and Zelaya Special Summoned Mermail Abyssleed from his Deck with the effect of Mermail Abysslinde. He combined his Mermail Abyssleed with Mermail Abyssmegalo to Xyz Summon Mermail Abyssgaios and then switched his Atlantean Dragoons to Defense Position.
[He DID had Megalo, and he didn't tribute Dragoons for Megalo to get a free search for some reason]
Saldivar attacked and destroyed Atlantean Dragoons with his Abyssgaios.
Saldivar attacked and destroyed Atlantean Dragoons with his Abyssgaios.
[And the Dragoons, which is precious in Mono Mermails, is wasted]
Zelaya attacked Saldivar’s Abyssgaios with his own, destroying them both.
Saldivar attacked directly with Catastor and then passed.
Zelaya Set a card to his back row and passed.
Saldivar tried to attack directly with Catastor again; but Zelaya Chained Abyss-sphere to Special Summon Mermail Abysslinde from his Deck in Defense Position. Catastor attacked and destroyed Mermail Abysslinde, and Zelaya Special Summoned Mermail Abyssmegalo from his Deck with its effect.
Zelaya activated Abyss-squall next turn! He Special Summoned Mermail Abyssleed, Mermail Abyssmegalo, and Mermail Abysslinde from his Graveyard, and then combined his 2 Level 7 Monsters to Summon Number 11: Big Eye. He detached an Xyz Material from Number 11: Big Eye to take control of Ally of Justice Catastor. Next, he Summoned Atlantean Marksman and Tributed it to allow Abyssmegalo to attack twice. Two direct attacks from Abyssmegalo and a direct attack from Catastor wiped out the last 4800 of Saldivar’s Life Points!
Duel Two
Saldivar started off Duel 2 by Summoning Mermail Abysspike and using its effect to discard Atlantean Dragoons and add Mermail Abyssgunde to his hand. Next, he used his Dragoons’s effect to add Mermail Abyssleed to his hand. He Special Summoned Mermail Abyssmegalo next, by discarding Mermail Abyssgunde and Mermail Abyssleed. He used Abyssmegalo’s effect to add Abyss-squall from his Deck to his hand, and then used the effect of Mermail Abyssgunde to Special Summon Mermail Abyssleed. Next, he Tributed Mermail Abysspike with the effect of Mermail Abyssleed to send Pot of Avarice from Zelaya’s hand to his Graveyard. Saldivar combined Mermail Abyssleed and Mermail Abyssmegalo next, in order to Xyz Summon Mermail Abyssgaios. He Set 2 cards to his back row before ending his turn.
Zelaya started off his first turn of Duel 2 with Mermail Abyssteus, 2 copies of Mermail Abyssmegalo, Mermail Abysslinde, and Abyss-squall in his hand. He discarded Mermail Abysslinde to try to Special Summon Mermail Abyssteus; but Saldivar flipped Debunk to negate it and banish Abyssteus from the Duel. Zelaya Set Abyss-squall. In his Main Phase, Saldivar used Abyss-sphere to Special Summon Mermail Abysslinde from his Deck. Abyss-sphere and Mermail Abysslinde were destroyed in the End Phase, and Saldivar Special Summoned Mermail Abysspike from his Deck. He discarded Atlantean Dragoons from his hand to activate his Abysspike’s effect, and added Mermail Abysslinde and Deep Sea Diva from his Deck to his hand with the effect of Abysspike and Atlantean Dragoons.
Saldivar Summoned Deep Sea Diva and activated its effect to Special Summon Atlantean Marksman. He activated Mystical Space Typhoon next, destroying Zelaya’s Abyss-squall. Next, Atlantean Marksman attacked Zelaya directly, dropping him down to 6600 Life Points. Direct attacks from the rest of Saldivar’s monsters dropped Zelaya down to 200 Life Points.
Saldivar combined Atlantean Dragoons and Mermail Abysspike to Xyz Summon Abyss Dweller and then Tuned Deep Sea Diva with Atlantean Marksman to Synchro Summon Ally of Justice Catastor. He Set a card to his back row before ending his turn.
Zelaya drew a card and conceded, unable to overcome Saldivar’s field.
Duel Three
Zelaya opened up Duel 3 with Mermail Abyssleed, Mermail Abysslinde, Mermail Abyssteus,Debunk, Mystical Space Typhoon, and Mermail Abysspike.
He discarded Mermail Abyssleed to try to Special Summon Mermail Abyssteus in Defense Position, and Saldivar Chained Maxx “C” to draw a card. Zelaya added Mermail Abyssgunde to his hand with Abyssteus’s effect and Set Debunk before ending his turn.
Saldivar Set 2 cards to his back row and passed.
Zelaya drew Abyss-sphere and then Normal Summoned Mermail Abysspike. He used its effect by discarding Mermail Abyssgunde, and added Atlantean Marksman to his hand with the effect of his Mermail Abysspike. Next, he used his Mermail Abyssgunde’s effect to Special Summon Mermail Abyssleed from his Graveyard in Attack Position. He activated the effect of his Abyssleed to Tribute Abysspike and send Gorz the Emissary of Darkness from Saldivar’s hand to his Graveyard. Next, Zelaya attacked directly with Mermail Abyssleed, dropping Saldivar down to 5300 Life Points. Zelaya combined his Mermail Abyssteus with Mermail Abyssleed in Main Phase 2 to Xyz Summon Mermail Abyssgaios. He Set Abyss-sphere before attempting to enter his End Phase. Zelaya activated Abyss-sphere in Main Phase 2, and Zelaya Chained Mystical Space Typhoon from his hand to destroy it.
Saldivar activated Soul Taker to destroy Mermail Abyssgaios and grant 1000 Life Points to Zelaya. Next, he Normal Summoned Deep Sea Diva and used its effect to Special Summon Atlantean Marksman from his Deck. He tried to attack directly with his Marksman, but Zelaya flipped Abyss-sphere and Special Summoned Mermail Abysslinde from his Deck in Attack Position. In Main Phase 2, Saldivar Tuned his Diva with his Mermail Abysslinde to Synchro Summon Ally of Justice Catastor. Saldivar Set a card to his back row, and then in his End Phase, Zelaya’s Abyss-sphere and Mermail Abysslinde were destroyed, and Zelaya Special Summoned Mermail Abysspike from his Deck. He used its effect by discarding Atlantean Marksman, and added Mermail Abysslinde from his Deck to his hand. The effect of Atlantean Marksman destroyed Saldivar’s face-down Abyss-squall.
Zelaya Set a monster and passed.
Saldivar attacked Mermail Abysspike with Catastor to destroy it.
Zelaya Normal Summoned Deep Sea Diva and used its effect to Special Summon Atlantean Marksman from his Deck. He Tuned his Marksman with his Diva to Synchro Summon T.G. Hyper Librarian and then attacked Ally of Justice Catastor to destroy it and deal 200 points of damage to Saldivar.
Saldivar discarded Mermail Abysslinde and Mermail Abyssgunde to try to Special Summon Mermail Abyssmegalo; but Zelaya flipped Debunk to negate Abyssmegalo and banish it! Zelaya Chained Maxx “C” to the effect of Abyssgunde, and Saldivar Special Summoned Mermail Abysslinde from his Graveyard in Defense Position with Abyssgunde, allowing Zelaya to draw a card.
Zelaya attacked Saldivar’s Mermail Abysslinde with his T.G. Hyper Librarian, destroying it and allowing Saldivar to Special Summon Mermail Abyssleed from his Deck in Attack Position. Next, Zelaya attacked Mermail Abyssleed with his Abysslinde. He lost 1200 Life Points and Special Summoned Mermail Abyssmegalo from his Deck with the effect of Mermail Abysslinde. Zelaya Set a monster and Set Mystical Space Typhoon before ending his turn.
Zelaya attacked Saldivar’s Abyssgaios with his own, destroying them both.
Saldivar attacked directly with Catastor and then passed.
Zelaya Set a card to his back row and passed.
Saldivar tried to attack directly with Catastor again; but Zelaya Chained Abyss-sphere to Special Summon Mermail Abysslinde from his Deck in Defense Position. Catastor attacked and destroyed Mermail Abysslinde, and Zelaya Special Summoned Mermail Abyssmegalo from his Deck with its effect.
Zelaya activated Abyss-squall next turn! He Special Summoned Mermail Abyssleed, Mermail Abyssmegalo, and Mermail Abysslinde from his Graveyard, and then combined his 2 Level 7 Monsters to Summon Number 11: Big Eye. He detached an Xyz Material from Number 11: Big Eye to take control of Ally of Justice Catastor. Next, he Summoned Atlantean Marksman and Tributed it to allow Abyssmegalo to attack twice. Two direct attacks from Abyssmegalo and a direct attack from Catastor wiped out the last 4800 of Saldivar’s Life Points!
Duel Two
Saldivar started off Duel 2 by Summoning Mermail Abysspike and using its effect to discard Atlantean Dragoons and add Mermail Abyssgunde to his hand. Next, he used his Dragoons’s effect to add Mermail Abyssleed to his hand. He Special Summoned Mermail Abyssmegalo next, by discarding Mermail Abyssgunde and Mermail Abyssleed. He used Abyssmegalo’s effect to add Abyss-squall from his Deck to his hand, and then used the effect of Mermail Abyssgunde to Special Summon Mermail Abyssleed. Next, he Tributed Mermail Abysspike with the effect of Mermail Abyssleed to send Pot of Avarice from Zelaya’s hand to his Graveyard. Saldivar combined Mermail Abyssleed and Mermail Abyssmegalo next, in order to Xyz Summon Mermail Abyssgaios. He Set 2 cards to his back row before ending his turn.
Zelaya started off his first turn of Duel 2 with Mermail Abyssteus, 2 copies of Mermail Abyssmegalo, Mermail Abysslinde, and Abyss-squall in his hand. He discarded Mermail Abysslinde to try to Special Summon Mermail Abyssteus; but Saldivar flipped Debunk to negate it and banish Abyssteus from the Duel. Zelaya Set Abyss-squall. In his Main Phase, Saldivar used Abyss-sphere to Special Summon Mermail Abysslinde from his Deck. Abyss-sphere and Mermail Abysslinde were destroyed in the End Phase, and Saldivar Special Summoned Mermail Abysspike from his Deck. He discarded Atlantean Dragoons from his hand to activate his Abysspike’s effect, and added Mermail Abysslinde and Deep Sea Diva from his Deck to his hand with the effect of Abysspike and Atlantean Dragoons.
Saldivar Summoned Deep Sea Diva and activated its effect to Special Summon Atlantean Marksman. He activated Mystical Space Typhoon next, destroying Zelaya’s Abyss-squall. Next, Atlantean Marksman attacked Zelaya directly, dropping him down to 6600 Life Points. Direct attacks from the rest of Saldivar’s monsters dropped Zelaya down to 200 Life Points.
Saldivar combined Atlantean Dragoons and Mermail Abysspike to Xyz Summon Abyss Dweller and then Tuned Deep Sea Diva with Atlantean Marksman to Synchro Summon Ally of Justice Catastor. He Set a card to his back row before ending his turn.
Zelaya drew a card and conceded, unable to overcome Saldivar’s field.
Duel Three
Zelaya opened up Duel 3 with Mermail Abyssleed, Mermail Abysslinde, Mermail Abyssteus,Debunk, Mystical Space Typhoon, and Mermail Abysspike.
He discarded Mermail Abyssleed to try to Special Summon Mermail Abyssteus in Defense Position, and Saldivar Chained Maxx “C” to draw a card. Zelaya added Mermail Abyssgunde to his hand with Abyssteus’s effect and Set Debunk before ending his turn.
Saldivar Set 2 cards to his back row and passed.
Zelaya drew Abyss-sphere and then Normal Summoned Mermail Abysspike. He used its effect by discarding Mermail Abyssgunde, and added Atlantean Marksman to his hand with the effect of his Mermail Abysspike. Next, he used his Mermail Abyssgunde’s effect to Special Summon Mermail Abyssleed from his Graveyard in Attack Position. He activated the effect of his Abyssleed to Tribute Abysspike and send Gorz the Emissary of Darkness from Saldivar’s hand to his Graveyard. Next, Zelaya attacked directly with Mermail Abyssleed, dropping Saldivar down to 5300 Life Points. Zelaya combined his Mermail Abyssteus with Mermail Abyssleed in Main Phase 2 to Xyz Summon Mermail Abyssgaios. He Set Abyss-sphere before attempting to enter his End Phase. Zelaya activated Abyss-sphere in Main Phase 2, and Zelaya Chained Mystical Space Typhoon from his hand to destroy it.
Saldivar activated Soul Taker to destroy Mermail Abyssgaios and grant 1000 Life Points to Zelaya. Next, he Normal Summoned Deep Sea Diva and used its effect to Special Summon Atlantean Marksman from his Deck. He tried to attack directly with his Marksman, but Zelaya flipped Abyss-sphere and Special Summoned Mermail Abysslinde from his Deck in Attack Position. In Main Phase 2, Saldivar Tuned his Diva with his Mermail Abysslinde to Synchro Summon Ally of Justice Catastor. Saldivar Set a card to his back row, and then in his End Phase, Zelaya’s Abyss-sphere and Mermail Abysslinde were destroyed, and Zelaya Special Summoned Mermail Abysspike from his Deck. He used its effect by discarding Atlantean Marksman, and added Mermail Abysslinde from his Deck to his hand. The effect of Atlantean Marksman destroyed Saldivar’s face-down Abyss-squall.
Zelaya Set a monster and passed.
Saldivar attacked Mermail Abysspike with Catastor to destroy it.
Zelaya Normal Summoned Deep Sea Diva and used its effect to Special Summon Atlantean Marksman from his Deck. He Tuned his Marksman with his Diva to Synchro Summon T.G. Hyper Librarian and then attacked Ally of Justice Catastor to destroy it and deal 200 points of damage to Saldivar.
Saldivar discarded Mermail Abysslinde and Mermail Abyssgunde to try to Special Summon Mermail Abyssmegalo; but Zelaya flipped Debunk to negate Abyssmegalo and banish it! Zelaya Chained Maxx “C” to the effect of Abyssgunde, and Saldivar Special Summoned Mermail Abysslinde from his Graveyard in Defense Position with Abyssgunde, allowing Zelaya to draw a card.
Zelaya attacked Saldivar’s Mermail Abysslinde with his T.G. Hyper Librarian, destroying it and allowing Saldivar to Special Summon Mermail Abyssleed from his Deck in Attack Position. Next, Zelaya attacked Mermail Abyssleed with his Abysslinde. He lost 1200 Life Points and Special Summoned Mermail Abyssmegalo from his Deck with the effect of Mermail Abysslinde. Zelaya Set a monster and Set Mystical Space Typhoon before ending his turn.
[Why? Just leave the Linde there and stall one more turn]
Saldivar attacked and destroyed Abyssmegalo with Abyssleed.
Zelaya drew Atlantean Dragoons. He switched his T.G. Hyper Librarian into Defense Position and then passed his turn.
Saldivar Summoned Mermail Abysslinde and attacked Zelaya’s face-down Mermail Abysslinde to destroy it. Zelaya Special Summoned Mermail Abyssteus from his Deck in Defense Position, and Mermail Abyssleed attacked and destroyed Abyssteus.
Zelaya drew Pot of Avarice next turn! He activated Mystical Space Typhoon to destroy Saldivar’s face-down Mind Crush and then activated Pot of Avarice! He sent Deep Sea Diva,Mermail Abysslinde, Mermail Abyssmegalo, and 2 copies of Mermail Abyssteus from his Graveyard to his Deck to draw 2 cards. Next, he discarded 2 copies of Atlantean Dragoons to Special Summon Mermail Abyssmegalo. He added Abyss-squall to his hand with his Abyssmegalo’s effect and added 2 copies of Deep Sea Diva to his hand with the effect of his 2 Dragoons. He Summoned a Diva and used its effect to Special Summon Atlantean Heavy Infantry. Next, he Tributed his Diva to allow his Abyssmegalo to attack twice. He used Atlantean Heavy Infantry’s effect to Normal Summon Deep Sea Diva, and then used his Diva’s effect to Special Summon Deep Sea Diva form his Deck in Defense Position. Next, Zelaya Tuned Deep Sea Diva with Atlantean Heavy Infantry to Synchro Summon Armory Arm, drawing a card with T.G. Hyper Librarian. He switched T.G. Hyper Librarian to Attack Position and then equipped Armory Arm to Mermail Abyssmegalo. Abyssmegalo attacked Mermail Abyssleed to deal 3400 points of damage to Saldivar, and then attacked Mermail Abysslinde to deal another 3400 points of damage to Saldivar,
Saldivar attacked and destroyed Abyssmegalo with Abyssleed.
Zelaya drew Atlantean Dragoons. He switched his T.G. Hyper Librarian into Defense Position and then passed his turn.
Saldivar Summoned Mermail Abysslinde and attacked Zelaya’s face-down Mermail Abysslinde to destroy it. Zelaya Special Summoned Mermail Abyssteus from his Deck in Defense Position, and Mermail Abyssleed attacked and destroyed Abyssteus.
Zelaya drew Pot of Avarice next turn! He activated Mystical Space Typhoon to destroy Saldivar’s face-down Mind Crush and then activated Pot of Avarice! He sent Deep Sea Diva,Mermail Abysslinde, Mermail Abyssmegalo, and 2 copies of Mermail Abyssteus from his Graveyard to his Deck to draw 2 cards. Next, he discarded 2 copies of Atlantean Dragoons to Special Summon Mermail Abyssmegalo. He added Abyss-squall to his hand with his Abyssmegalo’s effect and added 2 copies of Deep Sea Diva to his hand with the effect of his 2 Dragoons. He Summoned a Diva and used its effect to Special Summon Atlantean Heavy Infantry. Next, he Tributed his Diva to allow his Abyssmegalo to attack twice. He used Atlantean Heavy Infantry’s effect to Normal Summon Deep Sea Diva, and then used his Diva’s effect to Special Summon Deep Sea Diva form his Deck in Defense Position. Next, Zelaya Tuned Deep Sea Diva with Atlantean Heavy Infantry to Synchro Summon Armory Arm, drawing a card with T.G. Hyper Librarian. He switched T.G. Hyper Librarian to Attack Position and then equipped Armory Arm to Mermail Abyssmegalo. Abyssmegalo attacked Mermail Abyssleed to deal 3400 points of damage to Saldivar, and then attacked Mermail Abysslinde to deal another 3400 points of damage to Saldivar,
wiping out the rest of his Life Points!
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Sorry I'm too tired now.
I don't understand why the guys with such misplays throughout the tournament can win the whole thing
Also I have no f***ing idea why people hate Salvage. To me it's just a winning card that you can play in triplicate
And the top cut was FULL of misplaying people. The Dino Rabbit player, Oscar's friend both made unacceptable misplays in these featured matches.
Also, this seems like I'm a dumb hater but the 2 friends drew too well all three games, right?
yea but the power level and top decking ability of most prominent decks nowadays is high enough that it can be quite forgiving of misplays
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I believe it's not just good top-decking skills, it's also stacking
DeleteI play Mono Mermail (with Salvage) myself and I struggled against bad hand quite often. Salvage, Abyssteus fix that, and that's the real point of playing Abyssteus instead of Undine. Undine (Dragoon) cannot search Abyssgunde or Abysslinde, which are key monsters for the deck
As for the 2 Mermail players, they just had everything and go all out attack with their hand. The match shouldn't have lasted for that long if one of those hand was piloted by a better player
Lol like I always say: EU>USA in terms of quality niveau of players.
ReplyDeleteSome of those weren't misplay at all, you just need to dig deeper to see the meaning. For instance: vs a Dino player, Zelaya end his turn with a fantastic field of zenmaines, megalo and a set Sphere. Against a deck that likely have mained Macro or DFissure, as well as Guaibas, Zayala made a correct play.
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