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Round 9: Anthony Alvarado vs. Christopher Vinson

September 18th, 2011

Today is Anthony Alvarado’s birthday, and so far, it’s going quite well. He lost 2 rounds early on yesterday, but rebounded to a 6-2 finish in Day 1. Now, he’s taking his Karakuri Deck to Day 2, and is facing off against Christopher Vinson’s Agents Deck in this Round 9 Feature Match. Both Duelists will need this victory if they hope to advance to the Top 32, so they’ll be giving it their all!

Alvarado opened up with Karakuri Watchdog mdl 313 “Saizan”, Karakuri Merchant mdl 177 “Inashichi”, Solemn Judgment, Thunder King Rai-Oh, Pot of Duality, and Dark Hole. He activated Pot of Duality to reveal Mystical Space Typhoon, Karakuri Merchant mdl 177 “Inashichi”, and Karakuri Ninja mdl 919 “Kuick” from the top of his Deck. He added Mystical Space Typhoon to his hand and shuffled the other 2 cards back into his Deck. Next, Alvarado Normal Summoned Thunder King Rai-Oh. He Set Mystical Space Typhoon to his back row and passed.

Vinson Set 1 card to his back row and then Normal Summoned The Agent of Miracles – Jupiter. He ended his turn, and Alvarado activated Mystical Space Typhoon to destroy Vinson’s face-down Mind Crush in the End Phase.

Alvarado drew Solemn Warning next turn. He attacked and destroyed Jupiter with Rai-Oh, and then Set Solemn Warning in Main Phase 2.

Vinson Set a monster and a card to his back row.

Alvarado drew “Kuick” and then attacked Vinson’s face-down Honest with his Rai-Oh. Both monsters survived the battle. Alvarado Set his Watchdog in Main Phase 2.

Vinson activated Honest’s effect to return it to his hand, then activated Dark Hole to destroy Alvarado’s Rai-Oh and Watchdog. He Summoned The Agent of Mystery – Earth next, and activated its effect to add The Agent of Creation – Venus from his Deck to his hand. Next, he banished Venus from his hand to try to Special Summon Master Hyperion, but Alvarado flipped Solemn Warning, giving up 2000 Life Points to negate its Summon. Vinson attacked directly with Earth next, dropping Alvarado down to 5000 Life Points.

Alvarado drew another Karakuri Merchant mdl 177 “Inashichi” next turn. He Summoned one Merchant to the field and activated its effect, but Vinson discarded Effect Veiler from his hand to negate it.

Vinson activated Pot of Duality next turn, revealing Herald of Orange Light, Mystical Shine Ball, and Master Hyperion from the top of his Deck. He added the Herald to his hand and then passed to Alvarado.

Alvarado drew Genex Neutron! He Normal Summoned his Neutron and then switched his Merchant into Defense Position. Genex Neutron attacked Earth, and Vinson discarded Honest in the Damage Step to give his monster 1800 ATK and win the battle. Alvarado dropped to 4000 Life Points.
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Vinson Set a card and passed.

Alvarado drew Mirror Force next turn, and Vinson flipped Trap Dustshoot immediately! Alvarado revealed his hand of Mirror Force, Dark Hole, Merchant, and “Kuick”, and Vinson sent the Merchant back to Alvarado’s Deck. Alvarado Normal Summoned “Kuick” next, and used it to attack and destroy Earth. He used the effect of “Kuick” to Special Summon Karakuri Watchdog mdl 313 “Saizan” in Defense Position, and then Tuned his Watchdog with “Kuick” to Synchro Summon Karakuri Steel Shogun mdl 00X “Bureido” in Main Phase 2. He used the effect of “Bureido” to Special Summon Karakuri Strategist mdl 248 “Nishipachi”, then used Strategist’s effect to change its own position and draw a card with the effect of “Bureido”. Next, he Tuned Strategist with Merchant to Synchro Summon Naturia Beast. Alvarado Set Mirror Force before ending his turn.

Vinson Summoned Kycoo the Ghost Destroyer and then passed.

Alvarado drew Mind Control next turn! He Normal Summoned Effect Veiler and then activated Mind Control to take control of Kycoo. He Tuned Effect Veiler with Kycoo to Synchro Summon Ally of Justice Catastor and then attacked directly with Catastor, Bureido, and Naturia Beast to deal 7200 points of damage – exactly the amount of Life Points that Vinson had left!

Anthony Alvarado makes a huge swing with Karakuri Steel Shogun mdl 00X “Bureido” to take Duel 1 by storm! Christopher Vinson will be going first in Duel 2!

Vinson started off Duel 2 by Setting 2 cards to his back row and Summoning Venus to the field. He activated Venus’s effect by paying 500 Life Points, and Alvarado discarded Maxx “C”! Vinson Special Summoned Mystical Shine Ball and Alvarado drew a card.

Alvarado began his first turn with Mystical Space Typhoon, Torrential Tribute, Thunder King Rai-Oh, “Kuick”, and 2 copies of Fiendish Chain in his hand. He activated Mystical Space Typhoon to destroy Vinson’s face-down Solemn Warning and then Normal Summoned Thunder King Rai-Oh. Alvarado attacked and destroyed Venus with his Rai-Oh, dropping Vinson down to 7700 Life Points. Alvarado Set 2 copies of Fiendish Chain before ending his turn. In his End Phase, Vinson flipped Royal Decree!
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Vinson activated Monster Reborn next turn to Special Summon Venus back from his Graveyard. He activated its effect by paying 500 Life Points and Special Summoned a Mystical Shine Ball from his Deck. Next, he mixed his 2 Shine Balls to attempt to Summon Gachi Gachi Gantetsu, but Alvarado sent his Rai-Oh to the Graveyard to negate its Summon. Next, Vinson banished Venus from his field to Special Summon Master Hyperion, and attacked directly with his Hyperion. Alvarado dropped down to 5300 Life Points.

Alvarado drew Karakuri Merchant mdl 177 “Inashichi” next turn and Summoned it. He activated its effect, but lost out to Effect Veiler.

Vinson activated Pot of Duality next turn, revealing Thunder King Rai-Oh, Dark Hole, and Master Hyperion from the top of his Deck. He added Rai-Oh to his hand and shuffled the other 2 cards back into his Deck. Next, he Normal Summoned Thunder King Rai-Oh and activated his Hyperion’s effect, banishing Mystical Shine Ball from his Graveyard to destroy Karakuri Merchant mdl 177 “Inashichi”. Vinson attacked directly with Rai-Oh and Master Hyperion, dropping Alvarado down to 700 Life Points.

Alvarado drew Genex Neutron next turn and conceded, unable to destroy Master Hyperion!

Christopher Vinson pins down Anthony Alvarado with Royal Decree to push the Match to a third Duel! Anthony Alvarado will be going first in Duel 3!

Alvarado opened up Duel 3 with 2 copies of Mystical Space Typhoon, Torrential Tribute, Karakuri Watchdog mdl 313 “Saizan”, Karakuri Merchant mdl 177 “Inashichi”, and Karakuri Komachi mdl 224 “Ninishi”. He Summoned “Ninishi” and then used her effect to Summon Karakuri Merchant mdl 177 “Inashichi” from his hand; but when Alvarado activated his Merchant’s effect, Vinson discarded Herald of Orange Light and Mystical Shine Ball from his hand to negate the Merchant’s effect and destroy it. Alvarado Set Torrential Tribute before ending his turn.

Vinson Normal Summoned Genex Ally Birdman and then Set a card to his back row.

Alvarado drew Karakuri Strategist mdl 248 “Nishipachi” and then activated Mystical Space Typhoon to destroy Vinson’s face-down Trap Card; it was a Mind Crush, and Vinson Chained it, declaring Karakuri Merchant mdl 177 “Inashichi” – Alvarado revealed his hand which didn’t contain  the named card, and Vinson randomly discarded Dark Hole from his hand due to the effect of Mind Crush. Alvarado Summoned Strategist and used its effect to switch Birdman to Defense Position, and then attacked over Birdman with Strategist. “Ninishi” attacked directly for 0 points of damage, and then play passed to Vinson.

Vinson ended his turn after drawing. He had 2 cards in his hand and no cards on the field.

Alvarado drew another “Ninishi” and then switched his Strategist to Defense Position. “Ninishi” attacked for 0 points of damage and Alvarado passed.

Vinson Set a monster and ended his turn.

Alvarado drew Dimensional Prison. He switched “Ninishi” to Defense Position and passed.

Vinson Set a card to his back row.

Alvarado drew “Kuick” next turn. He activated Mystical Space Typhoon to destroy Vinson’s face-down Royal Decree and then Normal Summoned “Kuick”. He Tuned “Kuick” with Strategist to Synchro Summon Karakuri Shogun mdl 00 “Burei” and then activated his Shogun’s effect to Special Summon another “Kuick” from his Deck. Next, he Normal Summoned Karakuri Watchdog mdl 313 “Saizan” and Tuned his Watchdog with “Kuick” to Synchro Summon Karakuri Steel Shogun mdl 00X “Bureido”. (Yes, a second Normal Summon. Ninishi allows this.) He used his Bureido’s effect to Special Summon “Kuick” from his Deck. Next, he used the effect of “Burei” to switch Vinson’s face-down Mystical Shine Ball to Attack Position, and switched his “Ninishi” into Attack Position. He drew Leeching the Light from his Deck due to the effect of “Bureido” and then entered his Battle Phase. “Kuick” attacked and destroyed Mystical Shine Ball and then Alvarado Special Summoned “Kuick” from his Graveyard in Defense Position with the effect of his attacking “Kuick”. Next, Alvarado attacked directly with “Ninishi”, “Burei”, and “Bureido”, dropping Vinson down to 1400 Life Points. In Main Phase 2, Alvarado mixed his “Kuicks” to Xyz Summon Steelswarm Roach.

Vinson drew a card and conceded, revealing Archlord Kristya and 2 Master Hyperions from his hand.

Anthony Alvarado uses Karakuri Shogun mdl 00 “Burei” and Karakuri Steel Shogun mdl 00X “Bureido” to swarm the field and take a rapid victory in Duel 3! Anthony Alvarado is moving on with a 7-2 record!