Leo Chan and Vinnie Silveman both have 4-0 records in today’s Dragon Duel and are Dueling against one another in this final round. Silverman is a local Duelist from Toronto, but Chan traveled here from Connecticut to compete. This is Silverman’s first YCS, and a victory over Chan in this Match will turn his first YCS experience into an unforgettable event that turned him into a Dragon Duel Champion. But Chan won’t make it easy for Silverman. He skillfully fought through 4 rounds of opponents in order to bring his HERO Deck to the top, and will be fighting to make sure that Silverman’s Gravekeeper’s don’t get in his way.
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James Wilcox and two of his friends all have 2-0 records here today, all playing one of the breakthrough Decks of the tournament: Wonder Wand Gravekeepers. This new spin on the tried and tested theme plays a lot like its predecessor, but now packs draw power and enough muscle to power over Stardust Dragon, all thanks to the Equip Spell Wonder Wand!

But Wilcox will have his work cut out for him! His opponent is Jamil Pirani, who’s here this weekend playing Frog Monarchs: the Deck Wilcox describes as his worst matchup. With Caius the Shadow Monarch to banish his key cards, and Light and Darkness Dragon to lock down his best effects, Wilcox may find himself the victim of a quick and methodical defeat. Read more…

Bobby Barone is up against William Lockwood, taking an Elemental HERO Deck against Lockwood’s Gravekeepers: a rough matchup for Barone. Lockwood’s Deck packs enough defense to make trouble for the Hero strategy, and Barone has a number of cards in his Main Deck that just aren’t very useful against Gravekeepers. This one might become an uphill battle for Barone. Read more…