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| − | == Transcript: Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game WCQ | + | == Transcript: Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game WCQ 2018 Scripted Duel == |
=== Voice Actors === | === Voice Actors === | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Oliver Wyman]] (a.k.a. Pete Zarustica) as [[Zigfried von Schroeder]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Greg Abbey|Gregory "Greg" Abbey]] (a.k.a. Frank Frankson or John Campbell) as [[Jean-Claude Magnum]] |
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| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': ''(heavy German accent throughout)'' Everything is going exactly as I had envisioned. I made it to the Yu-Gi-Oh! North American World Championship Qualifier in Fort Worth, Texas—traveling in style, in my lavender jet, of course—and [[Seto Kaiba]] is nowhere in sight. Ha ha ha! This time, I am one step ahead. Everyone knows that North America's top duelists are gathered at this tournament, and by defeating the best one of them all, I will finally be able to restore the public's faith in the Schroeder Corporation. By wowing this weekend's spectators, I will make all of them forget about [[Kaiba Corp]], and realize that the Schroeder Corporation is the number one gaming corporation in the world. Finally, I, Zigfried von Schroeder, will gain the respect I deserve as Schroeder Corporation's CEO! Now, I just need to find the best duelist here... |
| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': Did somebody say 'best duelist here?' Look no further, you've found him! I'm the best at everything, especially dueling. |
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': Hey, aren't you—? |
| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': That's right! I'm the world-famous actor Jean-Claude Magnum! |
| − | + | '''Zigfried''': Actually, I was going to say 'aren't you the duelist who suffered an embarrassing defeat against [[Mai Valentine]] in [[Battle City]]?' I've heard stories, but I didn't think anyone was actually that terrible. | |
| − | + | '''Magnum''': Well, I've come a long way since Battle City, and I'm here this weekend to prove it. Duel me and see for yourself. | |
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| − | ''( | + | '''Zigfried''': ''(scoffs)'' I expect that a duel against you will be about as challenging as...getting dressed for the day. And far less time-consuming, too. |
| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': Hey, not cool! |
| − | + | '''Zigfried''': Nevertheless...I accept your challenge. Trouncing a world-famous actor will give Schroeder Corporation free publicity! That is simply too good to pass up. I'm sorry that you will pay the cost of that publicity with your humiliation. | |
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| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': Well, don't be so sure, Zigfried! When I defeat you in this Duel, the world will see that I'm more than just a pretty face. They'll see that I have a brilliant mind ''and'' dashing good looks. |
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': If you really had a brilliant mind, you wouldn't be foolish enough to engage me in a Duel. |
| − | ''' | + | '''Both''': Let's Duel! |
| − | + | == Zigfried von Schroeder ([[Valkyrie]] Deck) vs. Jean-Claude Magnum ([[Ninja]] Deck) == | |
| − | + | === Turn 1: Zigfried's Turn === | |
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': ''I'll'' go first. But, before I get started... ''(snaps fingers; the Schroeder Corporation's emblem appears on the bottom-right corner of the screen, Zigfried's side)'' |
| − | + | '''Magnum''': What did you just do!? | |
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| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': Just a little bit of...tinkering with the broadcast. I want to make sure that everyone in the world watching knows that I represent the greatest gaming company on earth. And now, everyone in the world ''will'' know that! My victory today will be a credit to Schroeder Corporation. Now, eh, where were we...ah, yes! I draw a card for my turn. You're in for quite a treat, because my "'''[[Valkyrie Dritte]]'''" is about to grace you with her presence. I summon her in Defense Mode! If "Valkyrie Dritte" is summoned, I get to add one other "[[Valkyrie]]" card from my Deck to my hand. I think I'll take my favorite Valkyrie, "'''[[Valkyrie Zweite]]!'''" ''(adds "Valkyrie Zweite" to hand)'' Now that you've met the first of my Valkyries, it's time to introduce you to the three goddesses. |
| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': Wait, three goddesses!? |
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': Don't get any ideas. They're all way out of your league. First, take a look at "'''[[Goddess Skuld's Oracle]].'''" ''(activates "Goddess Skuld's Oracle")'' When I activate "Goddess Skuld's Oracle," I get to add "Goddess Verdande's Guidance" from my Deck to my hand. Next, I activate "'''[[Goddess Verdande's Guidance]]'''" to add "Goddess Urd's Verdict" to my hand! ''(does so)'' Now, I complete my trifecta of divas by activating "'''[[Goddess Urd's Verdict]]!'''" |
| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': ''(confused)'' What's the point? |
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': These three goddesses will weave your fate. Ladies! Show Herr Magnum what you can do! First, I use the effect of "Goddess Skuld's Oracle!" ''(Magnum hands Zigfried the top three cards of his Deck)'' Goddess Skuld, use your Scepter of Revelation to alter Herr Magnum's future, and rearrange the top three cards of his Deck! I'll put the second card on the top, the top card second, and leave the third card where it is. ''(Zigfried returns Magnum's cards to the top of his Deck)'' Next, I'll use "Goddess Verdande's Guidance" to alter the present! ''(holds a finger to his brow)'' I predict that the top card of your Deck...is a Spell Card! Go ahead, take a look. |
| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': ''(reveals the top card of his Deck: "'''[[Pot of Greed]]'''"; the audience cries out)'' Yep. It's a Spell Card! |
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': What do you know? I was right! |
| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': Well, since you put it there, I'm ''really'' not that impressed. |
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': Goddess Verdande uses her Scepter of Guidance to Set that Spell Card onto your Field, placing it into the here and now! Consider it a present. |
| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': Uhh, thank you? |
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': Don't get too attached to it. Mmm, it won't be there for long. Next, I tap into the power of Goddess Urd's Verdict to make your face-down card a spell of the past. ''(holds a finger to his brow)'' I'm going to 'guess' that your face-down card is..."Pot of Greed!" Well, look at that! ''(Magnum reveals his Set "Pot of Greed")'' I was right again! Now your "Pot of Greed" is [[banished]] by Goddess Urd's Verdict! |
| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': Oh, no! If I had gotten the chance to activate it, "Pot of Greed" would have let me draw two cards! |
| − | ''' | + | ''(audience cries out)'' |
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': ''(dryly)'' Who doesn't know that? Not today, Herr Magnum! And that's not all my "Goddess Urd's Verdict" can do! While it's face-up on my Field, you can't target or destroy my "Valkyrie" monsters with card effects! Ha! |
| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': This isn't good. |
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': It has only been one turn, and your fate is already sealed! I hope the cards in your hand are good because, for the rest of this Duel, my goddesses will get to decide which cards you can and can't draw from your Deck. Of course, all of the cards ''I'' draw in this Duel will be nothing short of fantastic. That's why I'm activating "'''[[Shard of Greed]]'''." Each turn, I get to add a Greed Counter to my "Shard of Greed," and when it has ''two'' Greed Counters, I get to trade it in to draw two cards. And since my Deck uses all of the best cards, I can assure you that they'll be extraordinary. With that, I end my turn. Viel glück [German for "Good luck"]. |
| − | ===Turn | + | === Turn 2: Magnum's Turn === |
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| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': I draw. |
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': Oh! I'm so sorry. That card you just drew... ''(cringing inhale)'' isn't a very good one. |
| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': Well, you're underestimating all of my cards, Zigfried. Ladies and gentlemen, it's time to set the stage! |
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': ''(scoffs)'' You sound ridiculous. This is a Duel, not a Hollywood movie! |
| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': Well, just because we're Dueling doesn't mean I can't put on a show for these fine people. I'm an entertainer first and foremost! |
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': ''(pleadingly)'' Please, spare me this nonsense and carry on with the Duel! |
| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': I activate my Field Spell Card, "'''[[Hidden Village of Ninjitsu Art Training]]'''!" My "Hidden Village of Ninjitsu Art Training" has two effects that can each be used once per turn. First, if a "[[Ninja]]" monster is Summoned to my Field while my Hidden Village is face-up, I can target a "Ninja" monster or "Ninjitsu" card in my Graveyard and add it to my hand. Second, if a "Ninja" monster or "[[Ninjitsu Art]]" card I control would be destroyed by battle, or by card effect, I can banish a "Ninja" monster from my Graveyard to protect it. |
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': ''(sarcastically)'' Big deal! |
| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': Next, since you control a monster and I don't, I'll Special Summon "'''[[Earth Armor Ninja]]'''" to my Field in Attack Mode! Then, I'll Normal Summon "'''[[Upstart Golden Ninja]]'''" in Defense Mode! And now I'll use my "Upstart Golden Ninja"'s special ability. I send my "Ninjitsu Art of Decoy" to my Graveyard to Special Summon "'''[[Ninja Grandmaster Hanzo]]'''" from my Deck in Defense Mode! ''(the audience cheers)'' And nooow, my friend, I activate the effect of Hanzo! Since it was Special Summoned, I get to add a Ninja from my Deck to my hand. I’ll have "Yellow Ninja" climb into my hand! |
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': That's a whole lot of nothing! Now you have two monsters in Defense Mode and one pathetic Ninja with 1600 Attack Points. Not one of them is a threat to my Valkyrie. |
| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': Well, maybe not yet, but I'm not done. I'm using my two Defense Position Ninjas to perform a brand new advanced Summoning technique! |
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': ''(gasps)'' |
| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': I send "Upstart Golden Ninja" and "Ninja Grandmaster Hanzo" to the Graveyard to [[Link Summon]] the mighty "'''[[Ninja Grandmaster Saizo]]'''!" |
| − | ''' | + | ''(audience cheers)'' |
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': Link Summon!? |
| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': By sending the appropriate Link Materials to the Graveyard, I can Link Summon a monster from my Extra Deck. Since "Ninja Grandmaster Saizo" is a Link 2 monster that can use any two "Ninja" monsters as Link Materials, my "Upstart Golden Ninja" and "Ninja Grandmaster Hanzo" were all that I needed to Summon it. |
| − | + | '''Zigfried''': I can't believe a novice like you has already mastered the Link Summoning technique. | |
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| − | '' | + | '''Magnum''': I told you, Zigfried: I'm no novice. I've been Dueling for years. I stay on top of all of the latest Dueling strategies just like all my friends out here. It really helps me impress the ladies. In fact— |
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': Please! Continue with the Duel, I really don't want to hear about your personal life. |
| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': If you insist. Since I just Summoned "Ninja Grandmaster Saizo" to my Field, I'll use the effect of my "Hidden Village of Ninjitsu Art Training" to add "Ninja Grandmaster Hanzo" from my Graveyard to my hand. And that's not all; now I can use the effect of my Saizo. Once per turn, Saizo lets me set a "Ninjitsu Art" Spell or Trap card directly from my Deck. I'll use it to Set "Ninjitsu Art of Transformation!" But there's more. Do you see those arrows on my "Ninja Grandmaster Saizo?" |
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': ''(condescendingly)'' Yeah, I'm not blind. |
| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': Well, those are Link Arrows pointing to [[Monster Zone|Monster Zones.]] Any monster that it points to cannot be targetted for an attack, and you can't target that monster with card effects! Since my Saizo is pointing to my "Earth Armor Ninja," my "Earth Armor Ninja" is protected by Saizo's effect. Now it's time for an action-packed Battle Phase! "Ninja Grandmaster Saizo," attack and destroy "Valkyrie Dritte!" ''(the attack succeeds)'' |
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': ''(shocked)'' My Valkyrie! |
| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': Now, "Earth Armor Ninja," attack Zigfried directly! ''(the attack succeeds; Zigfried's Life Points drop to 2400)'' That ends my turn. |
| − | + | === Turn 3: Zigfried's Turn === | |
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': ''(pulling himself together)'' Well...I draw a card and add a Greed Counter to my "Shard of Greed." Now, I activate "'''[[Dark Hole]]'''" to destroy all monsters on the Field. |
| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': Not so fast! Have you forgotten about my Field Spell Card? I use the effect of my "Hidden Village of Ninjitsu Art Training" to banish "Upstart Golden Ninja" from my Graveyard and protect ''all'' of my Ninjas. ''(does so; "Dark Hole" is negated and sent to the Graveyard)'' |
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': ''(smugly)'' Of course I haven't forgotten. I have impeccable memory. That was all part of my plan. I activate "'''[[Monster Reborn]]'''" to Special Summon "Valkyrie Dritte" back from the Graveyard. ''(Special Summons "Valkyrie Dritte" in Defense Position)'' Now, "Valkyrie Dritte's" effect activates, allowing me to add "Valkyrie Erste" to my hand! Now, I Tribute "Valkyrie Dritte." Give a warm welcome to my Level 5 "'''[[Valkyrie Zweite]]'''!" ''(Tribute Summons "Valkyrie Zweite" in Attack Position)'' If "Valkyrie Zweite" is Summoned, she can destroy any monster on your Field. I'll use her effect to destroy your Link Monster! Auf wiedersehen [German for "Goodbye"], Saizo. |
| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': Oh, no. |
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': And next, I'll use the effects of my three goddesses. First, I'll rearrange the top three cards of your Deck with "Goddess Skuld's Oracle"! I'll put the second card on top, and leave the other cards where they are. Next, I'll use "Goddess Verdande's Guidance" to 'predict' ''(holds a finger to his brow)'' that the top card of your Deck is...a monster. ''(Magnum reveals the top card of his Deck: "'''[[Red Dragon Ninja]]'''")'' Since I'm right, it's Set to your Field! Now that your monster is face-down on the Field, I'm going to...'guess' that it is..."Red Dragon Ninja!" ''(Magnum reveals "Red Dragon Ninja")'' Ha ha ha ha! Look at that, I'm right again! I'm so smart. Now, "Red Dragon Ninja" is banished from the Duel! |
| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': Well, I still have plenty of Ninjas left! |
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': Ja [German for "yes"], but sadly? None of them are as good as my Valkyries. ''(Proceeds to Battle Phase)'' Valkyrie Zweite, attack and destroy Herr Magnum's [[Earth Armor Ninja]]. |
| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': Not so fast! I activate my Trap Card, "'''[[Ninjitsu Art of Transformation]]'''." This card lets me Tribute my "Earth Armor Ninja" and Special Summon a Level 8 or lower Beast, Winged-Beast, or Insect-Type monster from my Deck or my hand. I Special Summon "'''[[Black Dragon Ninja]]'''," a Beast-Type monster, from my Deck. ''(Special Summons "Black Dragon Ninja" in Attack Position)'' Now, I use the effect of my "Hidden Village of Ninjitsu Art Training" to add "Ninjitsu Art of Decoy" from my Graveyard to my hand. My "Black Dragon Ninja" has way more Attack Points than your Valkyrie. |
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': Well, that's why I'm going to call off my attack. I simply set one card face-down and end my turn. ''(sets Spell/Trap card)'' |
| − | + | === Turn 4: Magnum's Turn === | |
| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': I draw. Since "Goddess Urd's Verdict" is on your Field, I can't target your Valkyrie with my "Black Dragon Ninja"'s effect, but that doesn't mean you're safe. I Summon "'''[[Yellow Ninja]]'''" in Attack Position! Now, I activate my Yellow Ninja's effect to Special Summon "Ninja Grandmaster Hanzo" from my hand! ''(Special Summons "Ninja Grandmaster Hanzo" in Attack Position)'' Since I Special Summoned Hanzo to my Field, I get to use its effect to add another "Ninja" monster from my Deck to my hand! I'll take another "Yellow Ninja." Next, I activate "'''[[Double Summon]]'''!" This Spell Card lets me Normal Summon again this turn. I'll Tribute my Hanzo to Summon the Level 5 "'''[[Blue Dragon Ninja]]'''." ''(Tribute Summons "Blue Dragon Ninja" in Attack Position)'' And since I just summoned a "Ninja" and Hanzo is in my Graveyard, I'll use the effect of my "Hidden Village of Ninjitsu Art Training" to return Hanzo to my hand. ''(Proceeds to Battle Phase)'' It's over. "Blue Dragon Ninja," attack and destroy Zigfried's "Valkyrie Zweite!" |
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': Ah, ah, ah! I activate my Trap Card, "'''[[Negate Attack]]'''." ''(audience cheers)'' At the risk of sounding redundant, I must tell you that your monster's attack is negated. |
| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': Fine. I attack with "Black Dragon Ninja" instead! |
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': Sorry, Herr Magnum, you can't. Perhaps I should have explained the effect of my "Negate Attack" Trap Card in more detail? My Trap Card also skips the current Phase and fast-forwards your turn straight to Main Phase 2! Is there anything else you would like to do this turn or can I go now? |
| − | + | '''Magnum''': ...I Set a card face-down. ''(Sets Spell/Trap card)'' | |
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| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': ''(smugly)'' Hmph! |
| − | + | === Turn 5: Zigfried's Turn === | |
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': I draw. Now I add a second Greed Counter to my "Shard of Greed." I think I've been toying with you long enough. It's finally time that I end this Duel. |
| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': No way! I still have 4000 Life Points left! |
| − | ''( | + | '''Zigfried''': Nn-ha-ha-ha! When has that ever stopped ''me?'' First, I send my "Shard of Greed" to the Graveyard to draw two cards. Next, I activate "Pot of Greed" to draw two more cards from my Deck! ''(audience cries out)'' Finally, I activate "'''[[Pot of Desires]]'''" to banish the top ten cards of my Deck face-down and draw an additional two cards. ''(audience cries out)'' Ha ha ha ha ha ha! ''Just'' what I wanted! |
| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': What are you going to do with all of those cards!? |
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': Finish you off, of course. Ha! But first, let's give my three divine sisters a chance to flex their powers by activating their effects. |
| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': Oh, they're your sisters? The resemblance is uncanny. |
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': ''(annoyed)'' You won't be joking after I've won this Duel. |
| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': Oh, yes, I will. |
| − | '' | + | ''(audience laughs; Zigfried takes a moment to shake off the remark)'' |
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': First! I'll rearrange the top three cards of your Deck with "Goddess Skuld's Oracle," and put the bottom card on top. Then I'll use "Goddess Verdande's Guidance" to 'predict' that that card on top...is a monster! Let's take a look, now, shall we? ''(Magnum reveals the top card of his Deck: "'''[[Armed Ninja]]'''"; Zigfried's voice grows smugger)'' Set it to your Field. ''(Magnum does so)'' I bet anything that your face-down card is... "Armed Ninja!" I'll use "Goddess Urd's Verdict" to find out for sure! ''(Magnum reveals his Set "Armed Ninja")'' Ha-ha! Since I'm right, it's banished from the Duel. Now, it's time to bid farewell to your pesky Field Spell Card. I don't want it to get in my way during my finishing moves. I activate "'''[[Cosmic Cyclone]]'''," and give up 1000 Life Points to banish your "Hidden Village of Ninjitsu Art Training" from the Duel! ''(Zigfried's Life Points drop to 1400; the Spell succeeds)'' |
| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': Oh, no. |
| − | + | '''Zigfried''': Since "Cosmic Cyclone" banishes a card instead of destroying it, your Hidden Village's effect is powerless to stop it. Now that that's out of the way, it's time for my goddesses to take their leave. I activate "'''[[Heavy Storm]]'''!" ''(audience cries out)'' This Spell Card destroys all Spell and Trap cards on the Field. And when your "Ninjitsu Art of Transformation" is destroyed, so is the "Black Dragon Ninja" that it Summoned. | |
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| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': Not so fast! I chain my face-down card, "'''[[Ninjitsu Art of Decoy]]'''!" I target my "Black Dragon Ninja," and while my "Ninjitsu Art of Decoy" is on the Field, my "Ninja" can't be destroyed in battle. |
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': How pointless. Your "Ninjitsu Art of Decoy" is just going to be destroyed by my "Heavy Storm." |
| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': Not quite. I'm chaining the effect of my "Black Dragon Ninja." By sending one "Ninja" monster and one "Ninjitsu Art" card from my hand or face-up on my Field to the Graveyard, I can target a monster and banish it until my "Black Dragon Ninja" leaves the Field. I send my face-up "Ninjitsu Art of Decoy" to the Graveyard along with the "Aqua Armor Ninja" in my hand to use my "Black Dragon Ninja"'s effect. |
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': ''(confused)'' But you still can't target my Valkyrie. |
| − | '' | + | '''Magnum''': I'm not ''planning'' to target your Valkyrie, Zigfried. I target my very own "Black Dragon Ninja!" Now it's banished from the Duel. That means its fate is no longer linked to the "Ninjitsu Art of Transformation" that Summoned it. |
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': Clever play...but your fate is unchanged. All Spell and Trap cards on the Field are now destroyed by "Heavy Storm." ''("Goddess Skuld's Oracle," "Goddess Verdande's Guidance," "Goddess Urd's Verdict," and "Ninjitsu Art of Transformation" are destroyed and sent to the Graveyard; Zigfried waves goodbye)'' Goodbye, ladies. |
| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': My "Black Dragon Ninja" returns to my Field by its own effect. ''("Black Dragon Ninja" returns to the Field in Attack Position)'' Your three goddesses are gone, and my "Black Dragon Ninja" is still here. It looks like your "Heavy Storm" hurt ''you'' more than it hurt ''me.'' |
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': It only looks that way to you because...you lack a basic understanding of this game. I equip my "Valkyrie Zweite" with "'''[[Silver Bow and Arrow]]'''!" This lovely accessory suits her perfectly. It also increases her Attack Points by 300. And now that your back row is out of my way, I Summon another "Valkyrie Dritte." ''(Normal Summons "Valkyrie Dritte" in Attack Position)'' I use her effect to add one "Valkyrie" card from my Deck to my hand. ''(adds "Ride of the Valkyries" from his Deck to his hand)'' Now, it's time for the moment everyone has been waiting for. I activate "'''[[Ride of the Valkyries]]'''!" ''(audience cheers)'' The storm you just witnessed pales in comparison to the storm that ''this'' card will create! This card lets me Summon as many "Valkyrie" monsters as I want from my hand. Ride into battle, "Valkyrie Zweite," "'''[[Valkyrie Erste]]'''," and "'''[[Valkyrie Brunhilde]]'''!" ''(Special Summons all three in Attack Position)'' All of the "Valkyries" Special Summoned by my Spell Card return to my Deck during the End Phase of this turn. Since I Special Summoned three or more "Valkyries" from my hand, you can't inflict battle damage to my Life Points until the end of the next turn. Not that any of that matters. Now, the effect of my newly Summoned "Valkyrie Zweite" activates, destroying your "Black Dragon Ninja!" ''(the effect succeeds)'' Ha-ha! Now...you have two monsters remaining, and my Valkyrie Brunhilde gains 500 ATK for each of them, for a total of 2800 Attack Points! Next, I banish "Ride of the Valkyries" from my Graveyard to add "Mischief of the Time Goddess" from my Deck to my hand. ''(audience cheers)'' Now, it's time for my Valkyries to ride into battle! "Valkyrie Brunhilde," attack and destroy "Blue Dragon Ninja!" |
| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': Oh, no! ''(the attack succeeds; Magnum's Life Points drop to 3300)'' |
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': Now, "Valkyrie Zweite," attack and destroy "Yellow Ninja!" |
| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': Since both of our monsters have 1900 ATK, they're ''both'' destroyed! ''(the attack succeeds; "Yellow Ninja," "Valkyrie Zweite," and "Silver Bow and Arrow" are destroyed and sent to the Graveyard)'' |
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': ''(smugly)'' Fortunately, I have a spare. "Valkyrie Zweite," attack Herr Magnum's Life Points directly! ''(the attack succeeds; Magnum's Life Points drop to 1700)'' Now, "Valkyrie Dritte," direct attack! "Valkyrie Dritte" gains 200 Attack Points for each of your banished monsters. Since you have ''three'' banished monsters, "Valkyrie Dritte" has 1600 Attack Points! ''(the attack succeeds; Magnum's Life Points drop to 100)'' You have 100 Life Points left! And I still have one more monster with which to attack. "Valkyrie Erste"...attack directly, and end this Duel! |
| − | + | '''Magnum''': This Duel isn't over yet! I activate the effect of my "'''[[Aqua Armor Ninja]]'''" in my Graveyard! Since there's another "Ninja" in my Graveyard, I can banish "Aqua Armor Ninja" from my Graveyard to negate your monster's direct attack. ''(the effect succeeds; "Valkyrie Erste"'s attack is negated)'' All of your monsters have attacked, and I survived the onslaught from all of them. That means your Battle Phase is over and your Valkyries return to your Deck. It's my turn, and my chance to turn this Duel around! | |
| − | ''' | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': Nooo, thank you. I think I'd like to try again. I activate "'''[[Mischief of the Time Goddess]]'''!" Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha! |
| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, hold on! |
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': Hold on? But that would be a waste of my time and yours! No card or effect can be activated in response to this one, so contemplating card effects you'd like to use would be pointless wishful thinking. ''(the Spell succeeds)'' |
| − | + | === Turn 7: Zigfried's Turn === | |
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': Now...my Valkyries...attack directly and end this Duel! |
| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': Hey, what's going on!? You already attacked! And why didn't your Valkyries return to your Deck!? Hey, and where'd ''my'' turn go!? |
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha! "Mischief of the Time Goddess" skips all of the boring stuff, like...my End Phase, and your entire turn, and moves the Duel along to the Battle Phase of my very next turn. That means all four of the monsters on my Field haven't attacked yet, and still can! |
| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': No way! |
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': ''(laughs)'' I was having so much fun in my last Battle Phase that I ''let'' you survive it so that I could do it again! Ha-ha-ha! And since you only have 100 Life Points left, and I still have four monsters that can attack, there's no way you're lasting through this Battle Phase! ''(audience cheers; Zigfried sighs in contentment)'' As I was saying, ride into battle, my Valkyries! Attack directly and end this Duel! ''(the attack succeeds; Magnum's Life Points drop to 0)'' |
| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': NOOOOOOOOOOOOO! ''(sobs)'' |
| − | + | == Post-Duel Dialogue == | |
| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': I can't believe I lost! |
| − | + | '''Zigfried''': I can. I'm much more talented than you are. Today was a ''big'' success for the Schroeder Corporation. Our Duel was streamed across the entire world! Gaming enthusiasts everywhere witnessed my triumph and will have newfound respect for Schroeder Corporation and its contributions to the Dueling world, ha-ha! | |
| − | ''' | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': ''(sincerely)'' I'm happy to help, Zigfried. That really was a fantastic Duel, and I'll bet ''my'' fans around the world were impressed with my skills, even though I lost. |
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': ''(respectful with a hint of condescension)'' I have to admit: you weren't as terrible as I expected. |
| − | ''' | + | '''Magnum''': Thanks...I think. |
| − | ''' | + | '''Zigfried''': Well, now that our Duel is finished, let's resume the 2018 North American World Championship Qualifier! |
| − | + | ==Notes== | |
| − | ' | + | * Though they referred to Magnum's Field Spell Card as "Hidden Village of Ninjitsu Art Training" in the Duel, the card published in [[Shadows in Valhalla]] has the name "[[Hidden Village of Ninjitsu Arts]]" instead. |
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Contents
Transcript: Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game WCQ 2018 Scripted Duel[edit]
Voice Actors[edit]
- Oliver Wyman (a.k.a. Pete Zarustica) as Zigfried von Schroeder
- Gregory "Greg" Abbey (a.k.a. Frank Frankson or John Campbell) as Jean-Claude Magnum
Pre-Duel Dialogue[edit]
Zigfried: (heavy German accent throughout) Everything is going exactly as I had envisioned. I made it to the Yu-Gi-Oh! North American World Championship Qualifier in Fort Worth, Texas—traveling in style, in my lavender jet, of course—and Seto Kaiba is nowhere in sight. Ha ha ha! This time, I am one step ahead. Everyone knows that North America's top duelists are gathered at this tournament, and by defeating the best one of them all, I will finally be able to restore the public's faith in the Schroeder Corporation. By wowing this weekend's spectators, I will make all of them forget about Kaiba Corp, and realize that the Schroeder Corporation is the number one gaming corporation in the world. Finally, I, Zigfried von Schroeder, will gain the respect I deserve as Schroeder Corporation's CEO! Now, I just need to find the best duelist here...
Magnum: Did somebody say 'best duelist here?' Look no further, you've found him! I'm the best at everything, especially dueling.
Zigfried: Hey, aren't you—?
Magnum: That's right! I'm the world-famous actor Jean-Claude Magnum!
Zigfried: Actually, I was going to say 'aren't you the duelist who suffered an embarrassing defeat against Mai Valentine in Battle City?' I've heard stories, but I didn't think anyone was actually that terrible.
Magnum: Well, I've come a long way since Battle City, and I'm here this weekend to prove it. Duel me and see for yourself.
Zigfried: (scoffs) I expect that a duel against you will be about as challenging as...getting dressed for the day. And far less time-consuming, too.
Magnum: Hey, not cool!
Zigfried: Nevertheless...I accept your challenge. Trouncing a world-famous actor will give Schroeder Corporation free publicity! That is simply too good to pass up. I'm sorry that you will pay the cost of that publicity with your humiliation.
Magnum: Well, don't be so sure, Zigfried! When I defeat you in this Duel, the world will see that I'm more than just a pretty face. They'll see that I have a brilliant mind and dashing good looks.
Zigfried: If you really had a brilliant mind, you wouldn't be foolish enough to engage me in a Duel.
Both: Let's Duel!
Zigfried von Schroeder (Valkyrie Deck) vs. Jean-Claude Magnum (Ninja Deck)[edit]
Turn 1: Zigfried's Turn[edit]
Zigfried: I'll go first. But, before I get started... (snaps fingers; the Schroeder Corporation's emblem appears on the bottom-right corner of the screen, Zigfried's side)
Magnum: What did you just do!?
Zigfried: Just a little bit of...tinkering with the broadcast. I want to make sure that everyone in the world watching knows that I represent the greatest gaming company on earth. And now, everyone in the world will know that! My victory today will be a credit to Schroeder Corporation. Now, eh, where were we...ah, yes! I draw a card for my turn. You're in for quite a treat, because my "Valkyrie Dritte" is about to grace you with her presence. I summon her in Defense Mode! If "Valkyrie Dritte" is summoned, I get to add one other "Valkyrie" card from my Deck to my hand. I think I'll take my favorite Valkyrie, "Valkyrie Zweite!" (adds "Valkyrie Zweite" to hand) Now that you've met the first of my Valkyries, it's time to introduce you to the three goddesses.
Magnum: Wait, three goddesses!?
Zigfried: Don't get any ideas. They're all way out of your league. First, take a look at "Goddess Skuld's Oracle." (activates "Goddess Skuld's Oracle") When I activate "Goddess Skuld's Oracle," I get to add "Goddess Verdande's Guidance" from my Deck to my hand. Next, I activate "Goddess Verdande's Guidance" to add "Goddess Urd's Verdict" to my hand! (does so) Now, I complete my trifecta of divas by activating "Goddess Urd's Verdict!"
Magnum: (confused) What's the point?
Zigfried: These three goddesses will weave your fate. Ladies! Show Herr Magnum what you can do! First, I use the effect of "Goddess Skuld's Oracle!" (Magnum hands Zigfried the top three cards of his Deck) Goddess Skuld, use your Scepter of Revelation to alter Herr Magnum's future, and rearrange the top three cards of his Deck! I'll put the second card on the top, the top card second, and leave the third card where it is. (Zigfried returns Magnum's cards to the top of his Deck) Next, I'll use "Goddess Verdande's Guidance" to alter the present! (holds a finger to his brow) I predict that the top card of your Deck...is a Spell Card! Go ahead, take a look.
Magnum: (reveals the top card of his Deck: "Pot of Greed"; the audience cries out) Yep. It's a Spell Card!
Zigfried: What do you know? I was right!
Magnum: Well, since you put it there, I'm really not that impressed.
Zigfried: Goddess Verdande uses her Scepter of Guidance to Set that Spell Card onto your Field, placing it into the here and now! Consider it a present.
Magnum: Uhh, thank you?
Zigfried: Don't get too attached to it. Mmm, it won't be there for long. Next, I tap into the power of Goddess Urd's Verdict to make your face-down card a spell of the past. (holds a finger to his brow) I'm going to 'guess' that your face-down card is..."Pot of Greed!" Well, look at that! (Magnum reveals his Set "Pot of Greed") I was right again! Now your "Pot of Greed" is banished by Goddess Urd's Verdict!
Magnum: Oh, no! If I had gotten the chance to activate it, "Pot of Greed" would have let me draw two cards!
(audience cries out)
Zigfried: (dryly) Who doesn't know that? Not today, Herr Magnum! And that's not all my "Goddess Urd's Verdict" can do! While it's face-up on my Field, you can't target or destroy my "Valkyrie" monsters with card effects! Ha!
Magnum: This isn't good.
Zigfried: It has only been one turn, and your fate is already sealed! I hope the cards in your hand are good because, for the rest of this Duel, my goddesses will get to decide which cards you can and can't draw from your Deck. Of course, all of the cards I draw in this Duel will be nothing short of fantastic. That's why I'm activating "Shard of Greed." Each turn, I get to add a Greed Counter to my "Shard of Greed," and when it has two Greed Counters, I get to trade it in to draw two cards. And since my Deck uses all of the best cards, I can assure you that they'll be extraordinary. With that, I end my turn. Viel glück [German for "Good luck"].
Turn 2: Magnum's Turn[edit]
Magnum: I draw.
Zigfried: Oh! I'm so sorry. That card you just drew... (cringing inhale) isn't a very good one.
Magnum: Well, you're underestimating all of my cards, Zigfried. Ladies and gentlemen, it's time to set the stage!
Zigfried: (scoffs) You sound ridiculous. This is a Duel, not a Hollywood movie!
Magnum: Well, just because we're Dueling doesn't mean I can't put on a show for these fine people. I'm an entertainer first and foremost!
Zigfried: (pleadingly) Please, spare me this nonsense and carry on with the Duel!
Magnum: I activate my Field Spell Card, "Hidden Village of Ninjitsu Art Training!" My "Hidden Village of Ninjitsu Art Training" has two effects that can each be used once per turn. First, if a "Ninja" monster is Summoned to my Field while my Hidden Village is face-up, I can target a "Ninja" monster or "Ninjitsu" card in my Graveyard and add it to my hand. Second, if a "Ninja" monster or "Ninjitsu Art" card I control would be destroyed by battle, or by card effect, I can banish a "Ninja" monster from my Graveyard to protect it.
Zigfried: (sarcastically) Big deal!
Magnum: Next, since you control a monster and I don't, I'll Special Summon "Earth Armor Ninja" to my Field in Attack Mode! Then, I'll Normal Summon "Upstart Golden Ninja" in Defense Mode! And now I'll use my "Upstart Golden Ninja"'s special ability. I send my "Ninjitsu Art of Decoy" to my Graveyard to Special Summon "Ninja Grandmaster Hanzo" from my Deck in Defense Mode! (the audience cheers) And nooow, my friend, I activate the effect of Hanzo! Since it was Special Summoned, I get to add a Ninja from my Deck to my hand. I’ll have "Yellow Ninja" climb into my hand!
Zigfried: That's a whole lot of nothing! Now you have two monsters in Defense Mode and one pathetic Ninja with 1600 Attack Points. Not one of them is a threat to my Valkyrie.
Magnum: Well, maybe not yet, but I'm not done. I'm using my two Defense Position Ninjas to perform a brand new advanced Summoning technique!
Zigfried: (gasps)
Magnum: I send "Upstart Golden Ninja" and "Ninja Grandmaster Hanzo" to the Graveyard to Link Summon the mighty "Ninja Grandmaster Saizo!"
(audience cheers)
Zigfried: Link Summon!?
Magnum: By sending the appropriate Link Materials to the Graveyard, I can Link Summon a monster from my Extra Deck. Since "Ninja Grandmaster Saizo" is a Link 2 monster that can use any two "Ninja" monsters as Link Materials, my "Upstart Golden Ninja" and "Ninja Grandmaster Hanzo" were all that I needed to Summon it.
Zigfried: I can't believe a novice like you has already mastered the Link Summoning technique.
Magnum: I told you, Zigfried: I'm no novice. I've been Dueling for years. I stay on top of all of the latest Dueling strategies just like all my friends out here. It really helps me impress the ladies. In fact—
Zigfried: Please! Continue with the Duel, I really don't want to hear about your personal life.
Magnum: If you insist. Since I just Summoned "Ninja Grandmaster Saizo" to my Field, I'll use the effect of my "Hidden Village of Ninjitsu Art Training" to add "Ninja Grandmaster Hanzo" from my Graveyard to my hand. And that's not all; now I can use the effect of my Saizo. Once per turn, Saizo lets me set a "Ninjitsu Art" Spell or Trap card directly from my Deck. I'll use it to Set "Ninjitsu Art of Transformation!" But there's more. Do you see those arrows on my "Ninja Grandmaster Saizo?"
Zigfried: (condescendingly) Yeah, I'm not blind.
Magnum: Well, those are Link Arrows pointing to Monster Zones. Any monster that it points to cannot be targetted for an attack, and you can't target that monster with card effects! Since my Saizo is pointing to my "Earth Armor Ninja," my "Earth Armor Ninja" is protected by Saizo's effect. Now it's time for an action-packed Battle Phase! "Ninja Grandmaster Saizo," attack and destroy "Valkyrie Dritte!" (the attack succeeds)
Zigfried: (shocked) My Valkyrie!
Magnum: Now, "Earth Armor Ninja," attack Zigfried directly! (the attack succeeds; Zigfried's Life Points drop to 2400) That ends my turn.
Turn 3: Zigfried's Turn[edit]
Zigfried: (pulling himself together) Well...I draw a card and add a Greed Counter to my "Shard of Greed." Now, I activate "Dark Hole" to destroy all monsters on the Field.
Magnum: Not so fast! Have you forgotten about my Field Spell Card? I use the effect of my "Hidden Village of Ninjitsu Art Training" to banish "Upstart Golden Ninja" from my Graveyard and protect all of my Ninjas. (does so; "Dark Hole" is negated and sent to the Graveyard)
Zigfried: (smugly) Of course I haven't forgotten. I have impeccable memory. That was all part of my plan. I activate "Monster Reborn" to Special Summon "Valkyrie Dritte" back from the Graveyard. (Special Summons "Valkyrie Dritte" in Defense Position) Now, "Valkyrie Dritte's" effect activates, allowing me to add "Valkyrie Erste" to my hand! Now, I Tribute "Valkyrie Dritte." Give a warm welcome to my Level 5 "Valkyrie Zweite!" (Tribute Summons "Valkyrie Zweite" in Attack Position) If "Valkyrie Zweite" is Summoned, she can destroy any monster on your Field. I'll use her effect to destroy your Link Monster! Auf wiedersehen [German for "Goodbye"], Saizo.
Magnum: Oh, no.
Zigfried: And next, I'll use the effects of my three goddesses. First, I'll rearrange the top three cards of your Deck with "Goddess Skuld's Oracle"! I'll put the second card on top, and leave the other cards where they are. Next, I'll use "Goddess Verdande's Guidance" to 'predict' (holds a finger to his brow) that the top card of your Deck is...a monster. (Magnum reveals the top card of his Deck: "Red Dragon Ninja") Since I'm right, it's Set to your Field! Now that your monster is face-down on the Field, I'm going to...'guess' that it is..."Red Dragon Ninja!" (Magnum reveals "Red Dragon Ninja") Ha ha ha ha! Look at that, I'm right again! I'm so smart. Now, "Red Dragon Ninja" is banished from the Duel!
Magnum: Well, I still have plenty of Ninjas left!
Zigfried: Ja [German for "yes"], but sadly? None of them are as good as my Valkyries. (Proceeds to Battle Phase) Valkyrie Zweite, attack and destroy Herr Magnum's Earth Armor Ninja.
Magnum: Not so fast! I activate my Trap Card, "Ninjitsu Art of Transformation." This card lets me Tribute my "Earth Armor Ninja" and Special Summon a Level 8 or lower Beast, Winged-Beast, or Insect-Type monster from my Deck or my hand. I Special Summon "Black Dragon Ninja," a Beast-Type monster, from my Deck. (Special Summons "Black Dragon Ninja" in Attack Position) Now, I use the effect of my "Hidden Village of Ninjitsu Art Training" to add "Ninjitsu Art of Decoy" from my Graveyard to my hand. My "Black Dragon Ninja" has way more Attack Points than your Valkyrie.
Zigfried: Well, that's why I'm going to call off my attack. I simply set one card face-down and end my turn. (sets Spell/Trap card)
Turn 4: Magnum's Turn[edit]
Magnum: I draw. Since "Goddess Urd's Verdict" is on your Field, I can't target your Valkyrie with my "Black Dragon Ninja"'s effect, but that doesn't mean you're safe. I Summon "Yellow Ninja" in Attack Position! Now, I activate my Yellow Ninja's effect to Special Summon "Ninja Grandmaster Hanzo" from my hand! (Special Summons "Ninja Grandmaster Hanzo" in Attack Position) Since I Special Summoned Hanzo to my Field, I get to use its effect to add another "Ninja" monster from my Deck to my hand! I'll take another "Yellow Ninja." Next, I activate "Double Summon!" This Spell Card lets me Normal Summon again this turn. I'll Tribute my Hanzo to Summon the Level 5 "Blue Dragon Ninja." (Tribute Summons "Blue Dragon Ninja" in Attack Position) And since I just summoned a "Ninja" and Hanzo is in my Graveyard, I'll use the effect of my "Hidden Village of Ninjitsu Art Training" to return Hanzo to my hand. (Proceeds to Battle Phase) It's over. "Blue Dragon Ninja," attack and destroy Zigfried's "Valkyrie Zweite!"
Zigfried: Ah, ah, ah! I activate my Trap Card, "Negate Attack." (audience cheers) At the risk of sounding redundant, I must tell you that your monster's attack is negated.
Magnum: Fine. I attack with "Black Dragon Ninja" instead!
Zigfried: Sorry, Herr Magnum, you can't. Perhaps I should have explained the effect of my "Negate Attack" Trap Card in more detail? My Trap Card also skips the current Phase and fast-forwards your turn straight to Main Phase 2! Is there anything else you would like to do this turn or can I go now?
Magnum: ...I Set a card face-down. (Sets Spell/Trap card)
Zigfried: (smugly) Hmph!
Turn 5: Zigfried's Turn[edit]
Zigfried: I draw. Now I add a second Greed Counter to my "Shard of Greed." I think I've been toying with you long enough. It's finally time that I end this Duel.
Magnum: No way! I still have 4000 Life Points left!
Zigfried: Nn-ha-ha-ha! When has that ever stopped me? First, I send my "Shard of Greed" to the Graveyard to draw two cards. Next, I activate "Pot of Greed" to draw two more cards from my Deck! (audience cries out) Finally, I activate "Pot of Desires" to banish the top ten cards of my Deck face-down and draw an additional two cards. (audience cries out) Ha ha ha ha ha ha! Just what I wanted!
Magnum: What are you going to do with all of those cards!?
Zigfried: Finish you off, of course. Ha! But first, let's give my three divine sisters a chance to flex their powers by activating their effects.
Magnum: Oh, they're your sisters? The resemblance is uncanny.
Zigfried: (annoyed) You won't be joking after I've won this Duel.
Magnum: Oh, yes, I will.
(audience laughs; Zigfried takes a moment to shake off the remark)
Zigfried: First! I'll rearrange the top three cards of your Deck with "Goddess Skuld's Oracle," and put the bottom card on top. Then I'll use "Goddess Verdande's Guidance" to 'predict' that that card on top...is a monster! Let's take a look, now, shall we? (Magnum reveals the top card of his Deck: "Armed Ninja"; Zigfried's voice grows smugger) Set it to your Field. (Magnum does so) I bet anything that your face-down card is... "Armed Ninja!" I'll use "Goddess Urd's Verdict" to find out for sure! (Magnum reveals his Set "Armed Ninja") Ha-ha! Since I'm right, it's banished from the Duel. Now, it's time to bid farewell to your pesky Field Spell Card. I don't want it to get in my way during my finishing moves. I activate "Cosmic Cyclone," and give up 1000 Life Points to banish your "Hidden Village of Ninjitsu Art Training" from the Duel! (Zigfried's Life Points drop to 1400; the Spell succeeds)
Magnum: Oh, no.
Zigfried: Since "Cosmic Cyclone" banishes a card instead of destroying it, your Hidden Village's effect is powerless to stop it. Now that that's out of the way, it's time for my goddesses to take their leave. I activate "Heavy Storm!" (audience cries out) This Spell Card destroys all Spell and Trap cards on the Field. And when your "Ninjitsu Art of Transformation" is destroyed, so is the "Black Dragon Ninja" that it Summoned.
Magnum: Not so fast! I chain my face-down card, "Ninjitsu Art of Decoy!" I target my "Black Dragon Ninja," and while my "Ninjitsu Art of Decoy" is on the Field, my "Ninja" can't be destroyed in battle.
Zigfried: How pointless. Your "Ninjitsu Art of Decoy" is just going to be destroyed by my "Heavy Storm."
Magnum: Not quite. I'm chaining the effect of my "Black Dragon Ninja." By sending one "Ninja" monster and one "Ninjitsu Art" card from my hand or face-up on my Field to the Graveyard, I can target a monster and banish it until my "Black Dragon Ninja" leaves the Field. I send my face-up "Ninjitsu Art of Decoy" to the Graveyard along with the "Aqua Armor Ninja" in my hand to use my "Black Dragon Ninja"'s effect.
Zigfried: (confused) But you still can't target my Valkyrie.
Magnum: I'm not planning to target your Valkyrie, Zigfried. I target my very own "Black Dragon Ninja!" Now it's banished from the Duel. That means its fate is no longer linked to the "Ninjitsu Art of Transformation" that Summoned it.
Zigfried: Clever play...but your fate is unchanged. All Spell and Trap cards on the Field are now destroyed by "Heavy Storm." ("Goddess Skuld's Oracle," "Goddess Verdande's Guidance," "Goddess Urd's Verdict," and "Ninjitsu Art of Transformation" are destroyed and sent to the Graveyard; Zigfried waves goodbye) Goodbye, ladies.
Magnum: My "Black Dragon Ninja" returns to my Field by its own effect. ("Black Dragon Ninja" returns to the Field in Attack Position) Your three goddesses are gone, and my "Black Dragon Ninja" is still here. It looks like your "Heavy Storm" hurt you more than it hurt me.
Zigfried: It only looks that way to you because...you lack a basic understanding of this game. I equip my "Valkyrie Zweite" with "Silver Bow and Arrow!" This lovely accessory suits her perfectly. It also increases her Attack Points by 300. And now that your back row is out of my way, I Summon another "Valkyrie Dritte." (Normal Summons "Valkyrie Dritte" in Attack Position) I use her effect to add one "Valkyrie" card from my Deck to my hand. (adds "Ride of the Valkyries" from his Deck to his hand) Now, it's time for the moment everyone has been waiting for. I activate "Ride of the Valkyries!" (audience cheers) The storm you just witnessed pales in comparison to the storm that this card will create! This card lets me Summon as many "Valkyrie" monsters as I want from my hand. Ride into battle, "Valkyrie Zweite," "Valkyrie Erste," and "Valkyrie Brunhilde!" (Special Summons all three in Attack Position) All of the "Valkyries" Special Summoned by my Spell Card return to my Deck during the End Phase of this turn. Since I Special Summoned three or more "Valkyries" from my hand, you can't inflict battle damage to my Life Points until the end of the next turn. Not that any of that matters. Now, the effect of my newly Summoned "Valkyrie Zweite" activates, destroying your "Black Dragon Ninja!" (the effect succeeds) Ha-ha! Now...you have two monsters remaining, and my Valkyrie Brunhilde gains 500 ATK for each of them, for a total of 2800 Attack Points! Next, I banish "Ride of the Valkyries" from my Graveyard to add "Mischief of the Time Goddess" from my Deck to my hand. (audience cheers) Now, it's time for my Valkyries to ride into battle! "Valkyrie Brunhilde," attack and destroy "Blue Dragon Ninja!"
Magnum: Oh, no! (the attack succeeds; Magnum's Life Points drop to 3300)
Zigfried: Now, "Valkyrie Zweite," attack and destroy "Yellow Ninja!"
Magnum: Since both of our monsters have 1900 ATK, they're both destroyed! (the attack succeeds; "Yellow Ninja," "Valkyrie Zweite," and "Silver Bow and Arrow" are destroyed and sent to the Graveyard)
Zigfried: (smugly) Fortunately, I have a spare. "Valkyrie Zweite," attack Herr Magnum's Life Points directly! (the attack succeeds; Magnum's Life Points drop to 1700) Now, "Valkyrie Dritte," direct attack! "Valkyrie Dritte" gains 200 Attack Points for each of your banished monsters. Since you have three banished monsters, "Valkyrie Dritte" has 1600 Attack Points! (the attack succeeds; Magnum's Life Points drop to 100) You have 100 Life Points left! And I still have one more monster with which to attack. "Valkyrie Erste"...attack directly, and end this Duel!
Magnum: This Duel isn't over yet! I activate the effect of my "Aqua Armor Ninja" in my Graveyard! Since there's another "Ninja" in my Graveyard, I can banish "Aqua Armor Ninja" from my Graveyard to negate your monster's direct attack. (the effect succeeds; "Valkyrie Erste"'s attack is negated) All of your monsters have attacked, and I survived the onslaught from all of them. That means your Battle Phase is over and your Valkyries return to your Deck. It's my turn, and my chance to turn this Duel around!
Zigfried: Nooo, thank you. I think I'd like to try again. I activate "Mischief of the Time Goddess!" Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!
Magnum: Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, hold on!
Zigfried: Hold on? But that would be a waste of my time and yours! No card or effect can be activated in response to this one, so contemplating card effects you'd like to use would be pointless wishful thinking. (the Spell succeeds)
Turn 7: Zigfried's Turn[edit]
Zigfried: Now...my Valkyries...attack directly and end this Duel!
Magnum: Hey, what's going on!? You already attacked! And why didn't your Valkyries return to your Deck!? Hey, and where'd my turn go!?
Zigfried: Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha! "Mischief of the Time Goddess" skips all of the boring stuff, like...my End Phase, and your entire turn, and moves the Duel along to the Battle Phase of my very next turn. That means all four of the monsters on my Field haven't attacked yet, and still can!
Magnum: No way!
Zigfried: (laughs) I was having so much fun in my last Battle Phase that I let you survive it so that I could do it again! Ha-ha-ha! And since you only have 100 Life Points left, and I still have four monsters that can attack, there's no way you're lasting through this Battle Phase! (audience cheers; Zigfried sighs in contentment) As I was saying, ride into battle, my Valkyries! Attack directly and end this Duel! (the attack succeeds; Magnum's Life Points drop to 0)
Magnum: NOOOOOOOOOOOOO! (sobs)
Post-Duel Dialogue[edit]
Magnum: I can't believe I lost!
Zigfried: I can. I'm much more talented than you are. Today was a big success for the Schroeder Corporation. Our Duel was streamed across the entire world! Gaming enthusiasts everywhere witnessed my triumph and will have newfound respect for Schroeder Corporation and its contributions to the Dueling world, ha-ha!
Magnum: (sincerely) I'm happy to help, Zigfried. That really was a fantastic Duel, and I'll bet my fans around the world were impressed with my skills, even though I lost.
Zigfried: (respectful with a hint of condescension) I have to admit: you weren't as terrible as I expected.
Magnum: Thanks...I think.
Zigfried: Well, now that our Duel is finished, let's resume the 2018 North American World Championship Qualifier!
Notes[edit]
- Though they referred to Magnum's Field Spell Card as "Hidden Village of Ninjitsu Art Training" in the Duel, the card published in Shadows in Valhalla has the name "Hidden Village of Ninjitsu Arts" instead.
