Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V - Episode 136

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"A Most Brutal Duel"
"Supreme King Z-ARC" announces his power.
"Supreme King Z-ARC" announces his power.
Names
EnglishA Most Brutal Duel
Japanese name
Japaneseおうりゅうくんりん
Base覇王龍君臨
Furiganaはおうりゅうくんりん
RōmajiHaōryū Kunrin
TranslatedThe Supreme King Dragon's Reign
Series
SeriesYu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V
Number136
Season3
Music
Japanese OP"Pendulum Beat!"
Japanese ED"Dashing Pendulum"
English OP & ED"Can you Feel the Power"
Staff
Screenplay
Director
Storyboard
Animation director
Air dates
JapaneseDecember 25, 2016
EnglishMarch 18, 2018
Chronology
Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V episodes (season 3)
Previous"Time to Reunite"
Next"A Dark Summoning"
Cards

"A Most Brutal Duel", known as "The Supreme King Dragon's Reign" in the Japanese version, is the one hundred and thirty-sixth episode of the Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V anime. It aired in Japan on December 25th, 2016, and in Australia on March 18, 2018.

Right before Declan and the others, who believe that Yuya's Dueling will bring peace to the world... Z-ARC is finally awakened. Z-ARC proclaims that the feelings of those who believe in Yuya have helped him be revived. The Lancers' battle against Z-ARC, who uses his overwhelming power to bring despair to all, has just begun.

Summary[edit]

"Supreme King Z-ARC" appears across dimensional tears.

Supreme King Z-ARC, still shrouded in shadow, roars, his visage appearing in portals to the Four Dimensions. Chojiro Tokumatsu, carrying groceries, asks what it is from the Synchro Dimension and realizes it likely isn't a mirage, while Shinji Weber wonders from his Duel Runner if this has something to do with the Dimensional War that Yuya mentioned (in the dub, they're both silent). The Duel Academy students assisting in rebuilding Heartland City in the Xyz Dimension are speechless, and Alan asks what Z-ARC is, Saya wondering if it's a Duel Monster. Z-ARC even appears above the You Show Duel School, where Skip Boyle consoles Tate, Allie and Frederick. Henrietta Akaba spots Z-ARC from the top of the Leo Corporation office, wondering if this is the scenery of another dimension (in the dub, she knows it's a dimensional tear, just not which dimension she's looking at).

Riley runs away, claiming to have heard Ray.

Supreme King Z-ARC towers over the Fusion Dimension, declaring his name and reunification as one. Declan wonders where Z-ARC is (in the dub he initially asks for Yuya), believing he has to have Summoned "Supreme King Z-ARC" from somewhere, and Aster and Sora both look around as well. Looming over dozens of Duel Academy students, Z-ARC asks the humans if they've lost their nerves even though he has been revived just as they wished. An Obelisk Blue student asks what Z-ARC is talking about, a Slifer Red agreeing they didn't wish for this, but Z-ARC orders them to be silent, claiming that humans created him and he won't allow them to deny so now (in the dub he claims he'll give them what they wanted; a more brutal Duel). He breathes a spear of energy from his jaws, striking a nearby archway and shaking the Academy, while Aster and Sora react with shock at the notion they created Z-ARC. A pink streak of realization strikes Riley and Declan bends to take Riley's hand. Riley protests that their father is still inside, but Declan reassures Riley that the Professor is a cautious man and will have already evacuated to somewhere safe (in the dub, there is no mention of the Professor). But Riley disagrees, claiming to have heard Ray calling out to their father, much to Declan's surprise, Riley claiming that Ray is asking to be quickly revived and screaming that she is the only one who can defeat Z-ARC. Riley runs off, and Declan sprints after his sibling, calling for Riley to wait, but Aster and Sora don't follow, Aster suggesting they look for Z-ARC, and Sora agrees.

The Professor wonders why Ray hasn't revived.

In the ARC-V Reactor, the Professor's platform drifts closer and he works urgently at a virtual keyboard, desperately asking why Ray hasn't revived. His lens over his eye, he wonders if the life energy he provided was insufficient after all and screams Ray's name (in the dub, he sadly declares that Ray must be gone forever).

Supreme King Z-ARC continues to lay waste to the City below him, asking if anyone will try to defeat him and demanding a Duel. Aster and Sora rush to the edge of a platform, shocked at the destruction (in the dub, Sora admits the dorms needed a renovation, just not like this) and Aster wonders if this was the result of the Arc Project: the project intended to realize the Professor's intended vision of an ideal world has instead produced a devil, casting the world into ruin. As the Commander of Duel Academy's Xyz Expeditionary Force, Aster believes he has to take responsibility for the situation, and as Sora pops a lollipop into his mouth, Aster asks him once again if he'll help him. Sora turns away and refuses, but claims he'd be willing to entertain the idea of Aster helping him, then offers him a lollipop.

Z-ARC appears for the first time

A group of people flee the destruction, Supreme King Z-ARC cuts them off, telling the foolish humans to steel themselves and fight him, then die until the day that only one remains, until the entire world is destroyed (in the dub he tells them there's nowhere to run and orders them to Duel or be destroyed). He breathes another column of energy at them, but it's blocked just in time by "Destiny HERO - Decider", surrounded by a blue energy sphere, and Aster and Sora get between Z-ARC and the people, Aster declaring they'll face him. Sora tells Z-ARC to stop hiding and show himself already (in the dub, Aster declares Z-ARC's dragon breath won't get past them, and Sora comments it could use a breath mint), and Supreme King Z-ARC dissolves into smoke, bemused at finally finding some prey. The smoke crackles with red lightning and gathers in front of them, before dispersing to reveal Z-ARC in humanoid form. Sora comments that Z-ARC is finally showing himself, a claim that confuses Z-ARC, who points out that he's been in front of them all along (in the dub, Sora isn't impressed and Aster comments that Yuya looks different. Z-ARC states they're confused, as there is no Yuya; his claim that Yuya is gone forever is moved here). Z-ARC's body is now that of Yuya, but with grey gargoyle-like features and skin and warped black wings, his eyes glowing yellow. Aster asks if he isn't Yuya, but a monster fused with a human, and Sora demands to know where Yuya is and whether Z-ARC is controlling him. Z-ARC claims this is who he is, and Yuya was nothing more than an avatar to enable his revival, and he's gone now. Aster and Sora are shocked by Z-ARC's claim, and Z-ARC adds that they'll be the first two sacrifices to the extinction of humanity, suggesting they be proud of this. (In the dub, Aster comments that Yuya "smacked Z-ARC with the ugly stick" on his way out, Sora agreeing he's half-man, half-monster. Z-ARC comments that they talk a lot of trash, so they'll see if their skills are trash. He's eager for a challenge, so he'll give them a handicap by Dueling 2-on-1. Aster and Sora are surprised, and Z-ARC points out that he can finally Duel again, and Aster and Sora will be his first, but not his last victims). He activates Yuya's Duel Disk, now with a green outline at one end of the dragon head-shaped blade, and Aster and Sora do likewise (in the dub, it is stated that "Crossover" has been activated) all three calling "Duel!"

Z-ARC uses Pendulum Monsters.

Z-ARC declares his turn and draws, telling them to bear witness to the original and ultimate, mastering both right and might, and power without peer, ordering them to let it burn into their eyes. He sets the Pendulum Scale with the Scale 0 "Supreme King Gate Zero" and the Scale 13 "Supreme King Gate Infinity. The rainbow-colored letters spell out "PENDULUM" as the two grim-faced symbols rise in the Pendulum Zones, Z-ARC explaining that he can now Summon monsters from Level 1 to 12 simultaneously, and Aster is shocked to see Z-ARC using Pendulum Monsters, while Sora asks if they're really a Scale 0 and 13 (in the dub, they realize Z-ARC can Summon any monsters). Z-ARC declares a Pendulum Summon, ordering his servants to gather to him - two "Supreme King Dragon Darkwurms". He ends his turn, though Aster is still shocked that Z-ARC is using Pendulum Monsters and Sora believes that has to be proof that Yuya still exists within Z-ARC. Aster agrees that even though the devil Duelist has taken over Yuya's body, Yuya Sakaki's spirit still remains deep within his heart, declaring his belief in this truth. (In the dub, this is where Aster and Sora first acknowledge Z-ARC uses of Pendulum Monsters, and Aster further suggests weakening Z-ARC may help Yuya break free.)

"Darkwurm" phases to avoid the attack of "Dystopia".

He declares his turn and draws, then activates the Spell Card "Polymerization" from his hand, fusing "Destiny HERO - Decider" and "Destiny HERO - Drilldark" from his hand and chanting Hero who decides the fate of victory. Hero who pierces the bedrock of destiny. Become one now, and reign over a future of darkness! Fusion Summon! Come on! Destiny HERO - Dystopia!" ("With the help of this next monster, your fate's about to take a terrifying turn for the worse! I Fusion Summon! Destiny HERO - Dystopia!" in the dub.) He activates the effect of "Dystopia", inflicting the ATK of the "Decider" used as material to Z-ARC, but as "Dystopia" blasts an energy sphere from its palms, Z-ARC explains that the Pendulum Effect of "Supreme King Gate Zero" prevents him from taking damage as long as he controls a "Supreme King" monster. The energy vanishes into "Zero", but Aster calls out to Yuya, asking if he can hear him (in the dub, Aster worries about how they'll win if they can't damage Z-ARC). Z-ARC adds that the Pendulum Effect of "Supreme King Gate Infinity" also adds the damage he would have taken to his LP, rising to 5600 LP. Aster asks if Yuya has lost his spirit completely (in the dub, Aster claims Z-ARC's move was lucky and he's nothing but talk), but Z-ARC doesn't reply, so Aster bites his lip and declares battle, attacking a "Darkwurm" with "Dystopia". But as "Dystopia" rises into the air with a sparking fist, Z-ARC activates the effect of "Darkwurm", negating the attack since he controls another "Supreme King" monster. "Darkwurm" turns immaterial and "Dystopia" phases through it, so Aster activates the Spell Card "D-Soul Burst", halving the ATK of "Dystopia" and inflicting it to both players. "Dystopia" falls to 1400 ATK and Z-ARC calls Aster a fool (in the dub, he believes Aster mistakenly thought the effects of his "Gates" only applied once per turn), reminding him that he can't be damaged as long as he controls "Supreme King" monsters, and "Supreme King Gate Zero" absorbs the blue energy, while Aster falls to 2600 LP. He urges Yuya to answer him even if he can only hear his voice faintly (in the dub, Aster claims he's learning more about Z-ARC's strategy with every move, and will soon figure it out), but Z-ARC just uses the effect of "Supreme King Gate Infinity" to increase his LP by the damage he would have taken, rising to 7000 LP. Sora is shocked that Z-ARC has gained even more LP, and Aster asks if Yuya won't answer at all (in the dub Aster admits the Duel isn't going as he had planned) before activating the effect of "Dystopia" since its ATK or DEF changed, destroying a card Z-ARC controls with its "Noble Justice" effect. "Dystopia" sucks a "Darkwurm" into its palm, but Z-ARC doesn't react again and Aster asks if this won't work either, Setting a card to end his turn (in the dub he admits that's all he can do and hopes Sora has better luck than him).

Sora steps up, declaring that he'll face Z-ARC this time and make Yuya remember his Dueling with his own. He declares his turn and draws, knowing he can reach Yuya's heart. He activates the Continuous Spell Card "Frightfur Sanctuary" by sending a card from his hand and two "Frightfur" monsters from his Extra Deck to the Graveyard: "Edge Imp Frightfuloid", "Frightfur Bear" and "Frightfur Tiger". Explaining that the "Edge Imp Frightfuloid" is treated as a "Frightfur" monster while in his Graveyard, Sora activates the Spell Card "Frightfur Fusion", banishing the "Frightfur Bear", "Frightfur Tiger" and "Edge Imp Frightfuloid" in his Graveyard to Fusion Summon and chanting "The inanimate toy that houses the devil, annihilate the fools who oppose me! Fusion Summon! Appear, the magical beast that's a combination of all toys! Frightfur Chimera!" ("Fury of bear, king of the jungle, stuffing of pain! When the three come together, victory is attained! Make way for my mighty mashup! I Fusion Summon! Here comes the hairy, scary, bear-y Frightfur Chimera!" in the dub.) He urges Yuya to remember Dueling with him (in the dub he claims "Chimera" has taken down a bunch of Yuya's monsters before) and declares battle, attacking the other "Darkwurm" with "Chimera", which launches a rocket from its maw to destroy "Darkwurm". Z-ARC reminds them that the effects of the "Supreme King Gates" "Zero" and "Infinity" will activate, "Zero" absorbing the smoke from the explosion and "Infinity" glowing as Z-ARC takes no damage, then gains LP equal to the damage he would have taken. He rises to 8000 LP, Aster gasping the value (in the dub he comments that wasn't Sora's best move), and Sora smiles, commenting that he'll take the "Darkwurm" he destroyed, as the effect of "Frightfur Chimera" Special Summons the monsters it destroys in battle and sends to the Graveyard to his side of the field. Z-ARC reminds Sora that "Darkwurm" was a Pendulum Monster, so it was sent to his Extra Deck and not his Graveyard, but Sora claims he remembered that, because it's happened before. He remembers his first Duel with Yuya, where "Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon" wasn't sent to the Graveyard after "Frightfur Bear" destroyed it, but to the Extra Deck, and holds up Yuya's pendant to Z-ARC. Aster is surprised to see it, realizing Sora must have picked it up after the darkness broke it from around Yuya's neck when he absorbed Yuri, and Sora calls Yuya "Teacher" and begs him to remember what happened during their first Duel. But this time Z-ARC gives a single chuckle, and Sora sheds a single tear as Aster watches in shock, before Sora Sets a card to end his turn (in the dub he tells Yuya he isn't giving up on him).

Sora and Aster destroy Z-ARC's cards.

Z-ARC declares his turn and draws, then he Pendulum Summons his two "Supreme King Dragon Darkwurms" again. Aster activates a Trap Card, "D-Hyper Nova", as he controls a "Destiny HERO" monster and Z-ARC Special Summoned a monster, destroying those Special Summoned monsters. Sora activates his own Trap, "Frightfur Parade" (in the dub he doesn't name his Trap) since he controls a "Frightfur" monster and an effect was activated that destroys monsters Z-ARC controls, destroying all cards Z-ARC controls and inflicting 500 damage to him for each. He comments that Z-ARC won't be able to counter this with his "Gates" and all four of Z-ARC's cards explode, Sora and Aster celebrating that they destroyed them all and exchanging nods. Aster declares there's still a chance and urges Sora not to give up, and Sora agrees that of course there it, then reassures Aster there's no need for formality and tells him to just call him Sora. Aster does so, declaring they'll keep this up and get their feelings through to the Yuya who is still inside (in the dub, Aster notes that now they can damage Z-ARC and weaken him to free Yuya from his clutches). But Z-ARC smiles, commenting that fools can never recognizes their own mistakes and claiming they have signed their death warrants with one move and Aster asks "What?" while Sora asks what that's supposed to mean. (In the dub, Z-ARC admits he thought them amateurs and they've only proven him correct, as they've stifled themselves in their attempts to stifle him. Aster asks how they've done so, and Sora claims Z-ARC is wide open, but Z-ARC claims he won't be for long).

"Astrograph Sorcerer" restores Z-ARC's cards.

Darkness surrounds Z-ARC as he explains that he can Special Summon this monster from his hand when cards he controls are destroyed, and he holds up the card, chanting "Controller of time. controller of stars. All-powerful, all-knowing magician with power over spacetime, descend and give me your power! Come forth, Astrograph Sorcerer!" ("My most skillful servant, a sorcerer that has unlocked all the secrets of space and time! Now he'll use that knowledge in order to carry out my bidding! Astrograph Sorcerer, appear!" in the dub). "Astrograph Sorcerer" appears with 2500 ATK, and Aster and Sora recognize the monster as the one that transformed Yuya into Z-ARC. Z-ARC then activates the effect of "Astrograph Sorcerer", restoring all the cards that were just destroyed. His two "Darkwurms" appear from its staff, and the two "Supreme King Gates" re-materialize in the Pendulum Zones. Sora grits his teeth, protesting that he thought that they got rid of them. Z-ARC begins laughing and his dark aura expands. Aster asks what is going to happen (in the fdub he tlls Sora to watch out, as his gut's telling them this is bad news), and Sora grits his teeth again, cracking his lollipop. Z-ARC explains that by Tributing "Astrograph Sorcerer" and banishing the four heavenly dragons from his Deck, Extra Deck, and Graveyard, he can activate its effect. He orders "Astrograph Sorcerer" to have the dragons become his fodder (in the dub he tells "Astrograph Sorcerer" to fulfill his destiny, and "Astrograph Sorcerer" glows blue and then dissipates as Z-ARC announces the four heavenly dragons; "Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon", "Clear Wing Synchro Dragon", "Starving Venom Fusion Dragon", and "Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon", and he orders them to become their foundation (let the reunion begin in the dub). As each Dragon is banished, the image of its owner appears beside it, and then angry red smoke begins belching from Z-ARC's body and crimson lightning begins to strike. Aster can only gasp "W-What?" and Sora asks what Z-ARC is going to do (in the dub, Aster asks what Z-ARC is doing and Sora doesn't want to find out). But they get no answer as red lightning strikes the walls, and Aster notes that he doesn't really understand what's happening, but they'd better evacuate to somewhere safe. They two Academy students turn and run just in time as a fork of lightning hits the ground where they had been standing.

Back at Duel Academy, Shay and Kite see the red cloud has covered the entire island holding the city. Shay asks what on earth is going to happen (in the dub, he comments that a red sky is never a good thing), and Kite spots something and he tells Shay to look. They see Aster and Sora fleeing through a rip in space, and Kite wonders who they're Dueling. He sees Z-ARC's face, and he asks in shock if it's Yuya. He wonders if this is the Z-ARC that Yusho mentioned, and Shay asks in shock what Kite means. Kite muses that it must be; Z-ARC has revived. Shay looks back at Z-ARC, noting that this must be who Yuya, Yuto, Yugo and Yuri reunited into; the devil Duelist. Kite suggests that they go; Aster and the others are in trouble (in the dub he asks if Shay is up for a fight).

Z-ARC Unity Summons his full form, "Supreme King Z-ARC" at last.

Alone in the belching red smoke, Z-ARC chants "Ultimate dragon, who reigns over the four heavenly dragons, in this moment, become one with me! Unity Summon! Come forth, Supreme King Z-ARC!" ("One merciless dragon, to rule over all others! Merge with me and we will dominate every dimension! Let us reunite, reunite as one! The ultimate union of man and monster! Pendulum, Xyz, Synchro, Fusion, all these powers are mine! With the mightiest power of each of the Four Dimensions combined into one! Together, we are Supreme King Z-ARC!" in the dub; the chant is longer and encapsulates the following explanation). Z-ARC ascends into the smoke and then a titanic pair of wings erupts from the clouds as the Supreme King's red eyes gleam through the smoke. Then it beats its wings, dispelling the clouds and revealing Supreme King Z-ARC at last; a titanic grey and tan union of the Four Dimension Dragons with emerald highlights, its colossal tail and wings making up most of its size. It towers over the island with 4000 ATK as Z-ARC laughs and he declares that he is Pendulum, Xyz Synchro, and Fusion - the "Z-ARC" card is a hybrid of all four monster card types. He is the supreme being who rules them all.

Kite and Shay enter the Duel.
Aster and Sora are defeated.

Sora and Aster look at "Z-ARC" in shock from a nearby waterfront, Sora asking if a human united with a Duel Monster and Aster realizing that the enormous dragon was Z-ARC all along (in the dub, Aster admits none of them were prepared for this). Z-ARC suggests they finish this, but then a voice declares the activation of the Field Spell Card "Crossover", dispersing Action Cards and materializing Solid Vision platforms. Aster and Sora turn in surprise to see Shay and Kite running towards them, Duel Disks activated, and electricity crackles around both of them as they take the 2000 LP intrusion penalty, falling to 2000 LP each. Aster and Sora are pleased to see Kite and Shay, and Z-ARC applauds their courage in facing him, but this is as far as it goes (in the dub he comments that a couple more pests have joined the party, and he'll deal with them next, which won't be too long away). He tells them to behold his power - when he descends he destroys all monsters his opponent controls and Aster, Sora, Kite and Shay all react in shock as red lightning crackles around "Z-ARC" and then strikes, destroying "Dystopia" and "Frightfur Chimera". Z-ARC adds that his effect also inflicts damage equal to the destroyed monsters' total ATK to their controllers, much to Aster and Sora's horror, and Z-ARC reminds them that "Dystopia" had 1400 ATK and "Chimera" had 2800, so the total they'll take is 4200. Aster and Sora can only wait in fear as the red lightning converges on them, blasting them and reducing their LP to zero, flinging Aster into the wall and Sora against the ground.

Shay and Kite face off against Z-ARC.

Kite and Shay run to Aster and Sora respectively, Kite asking if this is the Z-ARC that Yusho was talking about and asking what happened to Yuya. Aster weakly explains that Yuya has become Z-ARC, who has become "Supreme King Z-ARC", the union between that giant dragon and a human (in the dub, Kite tells Aster to take a well-deserved break, and Aster warns Kite that Z-ARC's power is unlike anything he's ever faced in this or any dimension). Sora weakly asks the two Xyzians to take care of the rest (in the dub, he states that he knows Yuya's still alive), handing Yuya's pendant to Shay and asking him to bring Yuya back no matter what. Shay takes it, telling Sora to leave the rest to him, and he joins Kite in facing down Z-ARC, who asks if they're next. Shay steps forward, suggesting they do this and telling him that this form doesn't suit him. He tells Yuya to come back to them and declares his turn, drawing a card. (In the dub, Z-ARC asks if they're his next victims. Shay tells him there's no chance they will be, as they're taking him down and saving their friends.)

Featured Duel: Aster Phoenix and Sora Perse vs. Z-ARC[edit]

Turn 1: Z-ARC
Z-ARC activates "Supreme King Gate Zero" (Right Pendulum Scale.png 0) and "Supreme King Gate Infinity" (Left Pendulum Scale.png 13) in his Pendulum Zones. Z-ARC Pendulum Summons two copies of the Level 4 "Supreme King Dragon Darkwurm" (1800/1200), both from his hand in Attack Position.

Turn 2: Aster
Aster activates the Spell Card "Polymerization", Fusion Summoning a Fusion Monster from his Extra Deck using monsters in his hand and field as Fusion Materials. He fuses "Destiny HERO - Drilldark" and "Destiny HERO - Decider" in his hand to Fusion Summon "Destiny HERO - Dystopia" (2800/2400) in Attack Position. As "Dystopia" was Fusion Summoned, Aster activates its effect, targeting one of the Fusion Materials used for its Summon and inflicting damage to Z-ARC equal its ATK. He targets the 1600 ATK "Decider", but as Z-ARC controls a "Supreme King" monster, the Pendulum Effect of "Zero" prevents him from taking damage. As Z-ARC took no damage due to the Pendulum Effect of "Supreme King Gate Zero", he activates the Pendulum effect of "Infinity", gaining LP equal to the original damage he would have taken (Z-ARC: 4000 → 5600 LP). "Dystopia" attacks a "Darkwurm", but as Z-ARC controls another "Supreme King" monster, he activates the effect of "Darkwurm", negating the attack. Aster activates the Spell Card "D-Soul Burst", targeting a "Destiny HERO" monster he controls and halving its AT, the each player takes damage equal to that lost ATK. He targets "Dystopia" ("Dystopia" 2800 → 1400/2400), but as Z-ARC would take damage while he controls a "Supreme King" monster, the Pendulum Effect of "Zero" prevents him from taking damage and he activates the Pendulum Effect of "Infinity", gaining LP equal to the damage he would have taken (Z-ARC: 5600 → 7000 LP, Aster: 4000 → 2600 LP). As the ATK or DEF of "Dystopia" was changed, Aster activates its effect, targeting a card on the field and destroying it. He destroys a "Darkwurm". Aster Sets a card.

Turn 3: Sora
Sora activates the Continuous Spell Card "Frightfur Sanctuary" by sending a card from his hand and two "Frightfur" monsters from his Extra Deck to the Graveyard. He sends "Edge Imp Frightfuloid" in his hand and "Frightfur Bear" and "Frightfur Tiger" in his Extra Deck to the Graveyard. The effect of "Frightfur Sanctuary" allows Sora to treat all Fusion Monsters he controls as "Frightfur" monsters. Sora activates the Spell Card "Frightfur Fusion", Fusion Summoning a "Frightfur" Fusion Monster from his Extra Deck by banishing its Fusion Materials from his side of the field or his Graveyard. He banishes "Frightfuloid", treated as a "Frightfur" monster by its own effect, "Bear", and "Tiger" from his Graveyard to Fusion Summon "Frightfur Chimera" (2800/2000) in Attack Position. "Chimera" attacks and destroys "Darkwurm", and the Pendulum Effects of "Zero" and "Infinity" prevent Z-ARC from taking damage and Z-ARC gains LP equal to the damage he would have taken (Z-ARC: 7000 → 8000 LP). Sora Sets a card.

Turn 4: Z-ARC
Z-ARC Pendulum Summons the two copies of the Level 4 "Darkwurm" (1800/1200) from his Extra Deck in Attack Position. As a monster was Special Summoned to Aster's opponent's field while they control a Special Summoned monster and Aster controls a "Destiny HERO" monster, Aster activates his Set Trap Card "D-Hyper Nova", destroying all monsters that were Special Summoned to his opponent's field this turn. As a card or effect that would destroy a card Sora's opponent controls was activated while Sora controls a face-up "Frightfur" monster, Sora activates his Set Trap Card "Frightfur Parade", destroying all cards Z-ARC controls and inflicting 500 damage to him for each. "Zero", "Infinity", and the two "Darkwurms" are destroyed (Z-ARC: 8000 → 6000). As a card Z-ARC controls was destroyed, Z-ARC activates the effect of "Astrograph Sorcerer" in his hand, targeting the destroyed cards and Special Summoning it, then placing all cards targeted by this effect in the zones they were in when they were destroyed. He Special Summons "Astrograph Sorcerer" (2500/2000) in Attack Position and places "Zero" (Right Pendulum Scale.png 0) and "Infinity" (Left Pendulum Scale.png 13) in his Pendulum Zones and the two copies of "Darkwurm" in his Monster Zones. Z-ARC activates the second effect of "Astrograph Sorcerer", Tributing it to banish "Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon", "Clear Wing Synchro Dragon", "Starving Venom Fusion Dragon", and "Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon" from his Deck, Extra Deck, field, and Graveyard to Special Summon "Supreme King Z-ARC" from his Extra Deck. He banishes "Dark Rebellion", "Clear Wing", and "Starving Venom" from his Extra Deck and "Odd-Eyes" from his Deck to Unity Summon "Supreme King Z-ARC" from his Extra Deck (4000/4000) in Attack Position.

At this point, Shay Obsidian and Kite Tenjo join the Duel, taking the intrusion penalty (Shay: 4000 → 2000 LP; Kite: 4000 → 2000 LP). With Shay joining the Duel, the Field Spell Card "Crossover" is activated, as per the rules of an Action Duel. It will allow the players to use Action Cards, but they may only have one in their hand at a time.

As "Z-ARC" was Special Summoned, Z-ARC activates its effect, destroying all monsters his opponents control and inflicting damage to all players whose monsters were destroyed equal to the total ATK of the destroyed monsters, but "Z-ARC" cannot attack the turn this effect was activated. Aster's 1400 ATK "Dystopia" and Sora's 2800 ATK "Chimera" are destroyed, so they both take 4200 damage (Aster: 2600 → 0 LP, Sora 4000 → 0 LP).

Duel continues in the next episode.

Featured cards[edit]

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

Action Field

Errors[edit]

  • In the shots of Z-ARC's statements after drawing, the old card backings are used.
  • In the shot showing the ATK gauge of "Supreme King Z-ARC", Z-ARC is not on his monster's "neck pedestal", yet after the view is done focusing on his card, he is.
  • In the dub, "Crossover" is stated to be activated at the beginning of the Duel rather when Shay enters the Duel; when Shay enters the Duel in the dub, it only disperses the Action Cards.
  • Sora does not state the name of "Frightfur Parade" in the dub.

Differences between adaptations[edit]

  • In the Japanese version, Aster consistently attempts to get through to Yuya during his turn. In the dub, Aster voices his belief that weakening Z-ARC will allow them to get through to Yuya; as he does not damage Z-ARC during his turn, he does not attempt to contact Yuya.
  • The Unity Summon (Integration Summon in Japanese) was named in the official English subtitles, but it is left unnamed in the dub; Z-ARC simply says "Let us reunite, reunite as one!" during his summoning chant.