Welcome to Day 2 of the ARGCS here in Indianapolis, IN! We're kicking things off here in our Top 16 with a Burning Abyss mirror match between RJ Scarpelli and two-time champion Jeff Jones. Jeff has given the Burning Abyss archetype a creative twist, not running a single Spell! Will innovation trump a tried and true build? We're about to find out!
Game 1
RJ Scarpelli won the die roll and elects to go first. He starts with a Foolish Burial to send Graff, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss to bring out Scarm, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss. He then Normal Summons Graff, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss to Xyz Summon Dante, Traveler of the Burning Abyss. He detaches Scarm, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss and calls 1, sending Mystical Space Typhoon to the grave. He uses Upstart Goblin to draw a card. He sets two backrow, and during the End Phase searches Cir, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss with the effect of Scarm, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss.
8000 (RJ) - 9000 (Jeff)
Jeff sets one monster and four backrow before passing back to RJ.
RJ summons Tour Guide from the Underworld but Jeff stops the effect with Breakthrough Skill. He passes without another play.
Jeff draws for turn then flips up Shaddoll Dragon to send Dante, Traveler of the Burning Abyss back to the Extra. Graff, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss grabs Cir, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss from the deck which immediately dies to bring back Scarm, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss. Shaddoll Dragon runs over Tour Guide from the Underworld and during the End Phase RJ searches out Tour Guide from the Underworld with Scarm, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss.
7100 (RJ) - 9000 (Jeff)
During the Draw Phase Jeff calls Tour Guide from the Underworld with Mind Crush, revealing Phoenix Wing Wind Blast and Cir, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss. RJ Normal Summons Mathematician to send Scarm, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss to the grave. RJ sets one backrow. During the End Phase, he searches out the last Tour Guide from the Underworld with the effect of Scarm, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss.
Jeff moves to Battle Phase and runs over Mathematician with Shaddoll Dragon. He sets one backrow in Main Phase 2 and passes.
6700 (RJ) - 9000 (Jeff)
RJ summons Tour Guide from the Underworld and summons Graff, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss from the deck. Jeff responds with Karma Cut, discarding his own Graff, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss to banish all three of RJ's Graff, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss. RJ uses Solemn Warning to stop Jeff's Graff, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss. A pair of Upstart Goblin dig him two cards deeper while giving Jeff 2000 LP.
4700 (RJ) - 11000 (Jeff)
Jeff's Shaddoll Dragon runs over Tour Guide from the Underworld. During the End Phase, RJ uses Phoenix Wing Wind Blast, discarding Cir, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss, but Jeff responds with Trap Stun. Cir, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss brings out Scarm, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss for RJ in defense.
3800 (RJ) - 11000 (Jeff)
RJ tributes Scarm, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss for Vanity's Fiend. Jeff uses his own Phoenix Wing Wind Blast, discarding Shaddoll Dragon to spin the Vanity's Fiend. He sets one backrow. During the End Phase, he searches out Cir, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss with Scarm, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss.
Jeff once again swings with Shaddoll Dragon, but RJ responds with a Phoenix Wing Wind Blast on Jeff's backrow, discarding Cir, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss to bring back Scarm, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss and wall off the attack. Main Phase 2 Jeff tributes Shaddoll Dragon for Raiza the Storm Monarch to spin the Scarm, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss.
RJ uses a third Phoenix Wing Wind Blast, discarding Supply Squad, to spin the Raiza the Storm Monarch, then summons Scarm, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss and swings before passing the turn.
3800 (RJ) - 10200 (Jeff)
Jeff draws the dead Raiza the Storm Monarch and passes.
RJ summons Mathematician, sending Scarm, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss and destroying Scarm, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss in the process. He passes after swinging.
3800 (RJ) - 8700 (Jeff)
Jeff draws again and passes.
RJ swings and passes
3800 (RJ) - 7200 (Jeff)
Jeff summons Tour Guide from the Underworld and RJ scoops it up, knowing the advantage Jeff was about to gain would be too much for him to handle.
Game 2
RJ elects to go first for Game 2. He starts with an Allure of Darkness to draw 2 and banish Graff, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss. He summons Mathematician, sending Scarm, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss to the grave. He sets two backrow, and during the End Phase adds Tour Guide from the Underworld to his hand with the effect of Scarm, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss.
Jeff summons Shaddoll Dragon then runs over Mathematician to net RJ a card. Main Phase 2 Jeff sets three and passes.
7600 (RJ) - 8000 (Jeff)
DUring the Draw Phase, Jeff flips Mind Crush calling Tour Guide from the Underworld. Jeff notices RJ's crestfallen face. "You drew the second Tour Guide from the Underworld didn't you?" asks Jeff. RJ sadly nods. Jeff fist pumps and looks to me for a high five, and I gladly oblige (I can't leave him hanging!) In response, RJ chains Karma Cut discarding a Tour Guide from the Underworld to banish Shaddoll Dragon, revealing Maxx, Mystical Space Typhoon, Mathematician. RJ summons Mathematician and is stopped by Jeff's Breakthrough Skill.
7600 (RJ) - 6500 (Jeff)
Jeff sets a monster and passes back to RJ.
RJ runs into Graff, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss with Mathematician during his Battle Phase. He sets one backrow and passes.
Jeff draws for turn and tributes Graff, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss for Raiza the Storm Monarch. Raiza the Storm Monarch is stopped by RJ's Solemn Warning. Jeff's Graff, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss brings out Scarm, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss in defense. He sets one backrow and ends his turn.
5600 (RJ) - 6500 (Jeff)
RJ summons Scarm, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss to let it die immediately. During the End Phase he adds Tour Guide from the Underworld to his hand.
Jeff Normal Summons Cir, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss to Xyz Summon Dante, Traveler of the Burning Abyss. He detaches Scarm, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss, naming three to send Maxx "C", Scarm, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss, and Karma Cut to the grave. Dante, Traveler of the Burning Abyss runs over Mathematician. Main Phase 2 he overlays for Downerd Magician. During the End Phase Jeff adds Graff, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss to his hand. Still in End Phase RJ's Mystical Space Typhoon hits Jeff's Trap Stun.
RJ summons Tour Guide from the Underworld and Jeff flips up Vanity's Emptiness to stop the Special Summon. RJ continues on and uses Mystical Space Typhoon on Jeff's other backrow, a Phoenix Wing Wind Blast. He passes without another play.
4600 (RJ) - 6500 (Jeff)
Jeff runs over Tour Guide from the Underworld with Downerd Magician. After Battle Phase, Jeff detaches Dante, Traveler of the Burning Abyss to add Scarm, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss.
3100 (RJ) - 6500 (Jeff)
RJ summons Cir, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss then plays Supply Squad and passes.
Jeff sets one backrow along with a monster and ends his turn.
RJ sets a backrow and passes back to Jeff.
Jeff sets another backrow and ends.
RJ sets another backrow and ships it to Jeff.
Jeff Normal Summons Mathematician and sends Scarm, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss to the grave. DUring Battle Phase, Jeff swings with Downerd Magician but RJ responds with Malevolent Catastrophe. In response, RJ uses Phoenix Wing Wind Blast disacrding Rank-Up-Magic Astral Force to try and spin Downerd but Jeff flips up Trap Stun stopping both of RJ's Traps! RJ's Cir, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss brings out Scarm, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss in defense. After Battle Phase, Downerd detaches Cir, Malebranche of the Burning Abyss to bring back Dante, Traveler of the Burning Abyss in defense
2400 (RJ) - 6500 (Jeff)
RJ uses a desperation Upstart Goblin and after drawing an Mystical Space Typhoon offers Jeff the handshake.
Jeff Jones advances to the Top 8!
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