Yu-Gi-Oh! GX - Episode 145

Yu-Gi-Oh! GX - Episode 145

Names
Series
Series	Yu-Gi-Oh! GX
Number	145
Season	3
Chronology
Yu-Gi-Oh! GX episodes (season 3)
Previous	"The Forbidden Ritual, Part 1"
Next	"Conquering the Past, Part 1"

"The Forbidden Ritual, Part 2", known as "Summon - Ultimate Sealed God, Exodius!" in the Japanese version, is the one hundred and forty-fifth episode of the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX anime. It first aired in Japan on July 18, 2007 and in the US on May 24, 2008.

In his quest to release Exodia, Adrian continues his Duel with Aster, intent on using the power of Exodia to escape from Yubel's influence.

Summary

Echo willingly steps forward to be sacrificed by Adrian in order to release Exodia's seal during the latter's Duel with Aster. Aster questions how Adrian can claim to love Echo but still be wiling to sacrifice her. Adrian refuses to respond, and Exodia's hand appears and grabs Echo. Aster states he won't continue the Duel, but Adrian responds that they can't stop now - neither can leave until one of them loses. Adrian Summons "Exodius the Ultimate Forbidden Lord" and Aster comments that it's "a different Exodia". This card actually makes it beneficial to send Exodia pieces to the Graveyard - if all five are sent there via it's effect, Adrian can declare an automatic win.

Jaden comments that Adrian is just like him - they are both willing to risk everything to gain power. In the Japanese version, Aster specifically says that this isn't a sacrifice - it's murder. Adrian freely agrees with him - it is murder. Aster attempts to counter Adrian's strategy by playing cards that skip Adrian's Battle Phase, which would prevent him from sending Exodia pieces to the Graveyard. However, Adrian ultimately wins by playing "Rage of the Forbidden One", negating Aster's "Plasma Discharger". This allows him sacrifice Echo, win the Duel, and release Exodia - who becomes his servant. With Exodia's power, Adrian is free from Yubel's, and thus the Devil Arm fades away and is replaced with his own.

With Aster about to lose, he urges the rest of the group to flee before Exodius attacks. The attack hits, and Aster fades away as Jaden, Syrus, Dr. Crowler, Zane and Ojama Yellow barely make it out in time. Outside, Exodia slowly lumbers away, with Adrian perched on it's shoulder. Adrian taunts Jaden as they pass calling him "The Supreme King's cast-off shell" and "not worth Dueling". Adrian then vows to dedicate his future victory over Yubel to Echo.

Featured Duel: Aster Phoenix vs. Adrian Gecko

Turn 5: Adrian
Turn continues from the previous episode.

• Has just activated "The Ultimate Ritual of the Forbidden Lord", with Echo having agreed to offer her life force in exchange for the awakening of Exodia.
• Due to the effect of "The Ultimate Ritual of the Forbidden Lord", Adrian returns "Exodia the Forbidden One" from his Graveyard to his Deck, discards "Right Arm of the Forbidden One" and "Left Arm of the Forbidden One" to the Graveyard, and Special Summons "Exodius the Ultimate Forbidden Lord" (?/0) in Attack Position. Since this monster was summoned by the effect of "The Ultimate Ritual of the Forbidden Lord", a "Forbidden One" monster will return to Adrian's Deck if it is not sent to the Graveyard due to the effect of "Exodius the Ultimate Forbidden Lord".
• "Exodius the Ultimate Forbidden Lord" gains 1000 ATK for each differently named "Forbidden One" monster in Adrian's Graveyard, and there are 2 (2000/0). In addition, if 5 differently named "Forbidden One" monsters are sent to Adrian's Graveyard due to the effect of "Exodius the Ultimate Forbidden Lord", Adrian can declare an automatic win.
• "Exodius" attacks, which requires Adrian to send 1 "Forbidden One" monster from his hand or Deck to the Graveyard. He targets "Right Leg of the Forbidden One" for this cost (3000/0).
• "Exodius" destroys "Destiny Hero - Disk Commander" (Aster: 4000 → 1300).

Turn 6: Aster

• Sets a card.
• Discards "Destiny Hero - Malicious" from his hand to the Graveyard: In doing so, "Destiny Hero - Dunker" inflicts 500 damage to Adrian (Adrian: 1800 → 1300).
• Due to the effect of "Destiny Hero - Diamond Dude", Aster can activate the effect of "Doctor-D" in his Graveyard and Special Summon another "Destiny Hero" monster from his Graveyard, as long as it is Level 4 or below. He Special Summons his "Destiny Hero - Disk Commander" (300/300) from the Graveyard: Because of this, he can draw 2 cards.
• Tributes "Diamond Dude", "Disk Commander", and "Dunker" to Special Summon "Destiny Hero - Dogma" (3400/2400) in Attack Position.
• "Destiny Hero - Dogma" attacks "Exodius the Ultimate Forbidden Lord", who survives, since it cannot be destroyed by battle or by an opponent's card effect, but Adrian still takes damage (Adrian: 1300 → 900).

Turn 7: Adrian

• As "Destiny Hero - Dogma" is still on the field, Adrian's Life Points are halved during this Standby Phase (Adrian: 900 → 450).
• "Exodius the Ultimate Forbidden Lord" attacks "Destiny Hero - Dogma", with Adrian sending "Left Leg of the Forbidden One" from his hand to the Graveyard (4000/0). "Destiny Hero - Dogma" is destroyed (Aster: 1300 → 700).

Turn 8: Aster

• Activates "D - Mind", Special Summoning "Destiny Hero - Departed" (1000/0) from his Deck, since he controls no "Destiny Hero" monsters.
• Removes from play the "Destiny Hero - Malicious" in his Graveyard, enabling him to Special Summon another copy from his Deck (800/800).
• Summons "D - Cubic" (0/0)
• Tributes "D - Cubic", "Destiny Hero - Malicious", and "Destiny Hero - Departed" to Special Summon "Destiny Hero - Plasma" (1900/600) in Attack Position.
• Activates his face-down "Drain Time", which allows Aster to skip any Phase during Adrian's next turn and his own. He declares "Battle Phase", preventing Adrian from attacking with "Exodius" for his next turn.
• Sets a card.

Turn 9: Adrian

• Aster activates "Plasma Roar", which can only be activated during the Standby Phase while he controls "Destiny Hero - Plasma". A Plasma Counter is placed on "Plasma Roar" after its activation. (Also, after 2 or more Plasma Counters are placed on "Plasma Roar", Aster can also send it to the Graveyard, which will allow him to destroy 1 monster Adrian controls and inflict half its ATK to him as damage.)
• Sets a card.

Turn 10: Aster

• Special Summons "Destiny Hero - Departed" (1000/0) from his Graveyard, under Adrian's control.
• "Plasma" attacks "Departed"
• Adrian activates "Defense Seal Wall", which, while he controls "Exodius the Ultimate Forbidden Lord", allows him to end Aster's Battle Phase.
• Uses "Destiny Hero - Plasma's" effect, allowing it to equip itself with any monster Adrian controls, while gaining ATK equal to half the ATK of the equipped monster and any of that monster's effects. "Plasma" equips itself with Adrian's "Destiny Hero - Departed" (2400/600).
• Sets a card.

Turn 11: Adrian

• During Adrian's Standby Phase, "Plasma Roar" gains another Plasma Counter. It now has a total of 2.
• Attacks with "Exodius the Ultimate Forbidden Lord".
• Aster activates "Plasma Discharger", allowing him to destroy 1 Equip Card he controls and end Adrian's Battle Phase. He targets "Destiny Hero - Departed".
• Activates "Rage of the Forbidden One": While he controls "Exodius the Ultimate Forbidden Lord", Adrian can negate any active card effects on the field.
• Sends "Exodia the Forbidden One" from his hand to the Graveyard and continues his attack with "Exodius the Ultimate Forbidden Lord" (5000/0).
• Adrian wins, as 5 differently named "Forbidden One" monsters were sent to the Graveyard by the effect of "Exodius the Ultimate Forbidden Lord".

Featured cards

The following cards appeared in this episode. Cards in italics debuted here.