Jayesh Madani from Schenectady, New York and Ryne Hanson from Albertville, Minnesota are both currently 7-0 in this weekend’s tournament. Madani is using a Nekroz Deck, which is currently the most popular Deck at the top tables. His opponent, Ryne Hanson, is using a Satellarknight Deck. Nekroz Decks typically hit a lot harder than Satellarknight Decks, but if Hanson can establish control with the right Trap Cards, he’ll be able to stop Madani’s Nekroz Deck in its tracks. Only one of these two Duelists will be able to advance with an 8-0 record, and we’re about to find out which Duelist it will be. It’s time to Duel!

Duel One

Madani opened up with Denko Sekka, Nekroz Mirror, Shurit, Strategist of the Nekroz, Reinforcement of the Army, and Senju of the Thousand Hands. He Summoned Senju and then activated its effect to add Nekroz of Unicore to his hand. Next, he activated Reinforcement of the Army to add Nekroz of Clausolas to his hand and discarded Nekroz of Clausolas to add Nekroz Kaleidoscope from his Deck to his hand. He activated Nekroz Kaleidoscope next, and sent Herald of the Arc Light from his Extra Deck to his Graveyard to Special Summon Nekroz of Unicore. He activated the effect of Herald of the Arc Light to add Nekroz of Valkyrus to his hand and then activated Nekroz Mirror to Tribute Shurit from his hand and Special Summon Nekroz of Valkyrus. He activated Shurit’s effect to add Nekroz of Brionac to his hand. Next, he combined Senju with Nekroz of Unicore to Xyz Summon Daigusto Emeral and detached Nekroz of Unicore to shuffle Nekroz of Unicore, Nekroz of Clausolas, and Herald of the Arc Light from his Graveyard into his Deck and draw a card. Next, he activated the effect of Nekroz of Valkyrus to Tribute it along with Daigusto Emeral in order to draw Nekroz Cycle and Djinn Releaser of Rituals. He discarded Nekroz of Brionac next, adding Nekroz of Valkyrus from his Deck to his hand. He banished Nekroz Mirror and Nekroz of Valkyrus from his Graveyard to add Nekroz Kaleidoscope to his hand with the effect of his Mirror, and then banished Nekroz Kaleidoscope and Nekroz of Brionac from his Graveyard to add Nekroz Mirror to his hand with the effect of his Kaleidoscope. Holding 7 cards in his hand, Madani discarded Djinn Releaser of Rituals from his hand in his End Phase.

Hanson activated Upstart Goblin to draw a card and give Madani 1000 Life Points. He Summoned Satellarknight Deneb and activated its effect to add Satellarknight Vega to his hand. He attacked directly with Deneb and then Set 4 cards to his back row before ending his turn.

Madani Summoned Denko Sekka, locking down Hanson’s back row cards! He activated Nekroz Mirror next, banishing Shurit from his Graveyard to Special Summon Nekroz of Valkyrus from his hand. Next, he Tributed D.D. Warrior Lady from his hand with the effect of Nekroz of Valkyrus, drawing Shurit, Strategist of the Nekroz from his Deck. He activated Nekroz Cycle next, Tributing Shurit from his hand to Special Summon Nekroz of Valkyrus. He added Nekroz of Brionac to his hand with the effect of Shurit and then discarded Nekroz of Brionac to add Nekroz of Unicore to his hand. He activated Nekroz Kaleidoscope to send Herald of the Arc Light from his Extra Deck to his Graveyard and Special Summon Nekroz of Unicore and then used his Herald’s effect to add another Nekroz of Unicore to his hand. When Nekroz of Valkyrus attacked Satellarknight Deneb, Hanson conceded, realizing he was defeated.

An amazing start for Jayesh Madani allows him to beat Ryne Hanson on his second turn! Hanson will be going first in Duel 2!

Duel Two

Madani opened up Duel 2 with Manju of the Ten Thousand Hands, Nekroz Mirror, Nekroz of Gungnir, Shurit, Strategist of the Nekroz, and Denko Sekka. He Summoned Manju and activated its effect to add Nekroz of Unicore to his hand. He activated Nekroz Mirror next, and Hanson Chained Maxx “C”! Madani Tributed Shurit from his hand to Special Summon Nekroz of Gungnir and then activated Shurit’s effect to add Nekroz of Clausolas to his hand. He discarded Nekroz of Clausolas to add Nekroz Kaleidoscope to his hand and then ended his turn.

Hanson Set 3 cards to his back row and then passed his turn.

Madani Summoned Denko Sekka, once again pinning down all of Hanson’s back row cards! He activated Nekroz Kaleidoscope to Special Summon Nekroz of Unicore from his hand by sending Herald of the Arc Light from his Extra Deck to his Graveyard, and then activated Herald of the Arc Light’s effect to add Nekroz of Brionac to his hand. He attacked directly with Denko Sekka, Manju, Nekroz of Gungnir, and Nekroz of Unicore to drop Hanson down to 100 Life Points. He combined Manju with Unicore to Xyz Summon Gagaga Cowboy in Defense Position in Main Phase 2 and then detached an Xyz Material from Gagaga Cowboy to finish Hanson off!

Jayesh Madani takes a dominating victory thanks to Denko Sekka and is moving on with a perfect 8-0 record!