2010 Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game World Championship

Hello, ladies and gentlemen. I just received a latest result of 2010 Yugioh World Championship. The new Yu-Gi-Oh! world champion is Galileo De Obaldia from Panama and the 1st runner up is Vincent Paglia from the USA. Then followed by Kei Kuwano from Japan and 3rd runner-up winner is Tae Woo Kim from South Korea.

Our new world champion, De Obaldia is the duelist who played Frog OTK deck and Paglia played Blackwing deck. Whereas Kei Kuwano played Herald of Perfection deck and Tae Woo Kim played Blackwing deck too. During the semi-final, De Obaldia able to win over Kei Kuwano's Herald of Perfection to enter to the final of Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship and this also shows that his deck is quite stable against this kind of lockdown deck.

As we can see from the above, Blackwings are still able to enter until the final of Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship before lose to the deck of Frog OTK. This can shows that Blackwings are still strong enough although some of the cards such as Black Whirlwind and Allure of Darkness are listed in the March 2010 ban list. The winning of Frog OTK deck also means that this type of deck will spread to the Yu-Gi-Oh! world in no time.

However, this situation may not be see so often after this year September due to the September 2010 ban list gonna release soon. Thus, let us wait for the release of ban list and check for the new trend of Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game. Once again, let us welcome Galileo De Obaldia for becoming our Year 2010 Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game World Champion.

Ok, that's all that I would like to share for today. Thanks for reading and please stay tuned for my new post of September ban list.

Which cards should be in the September 2010 ban list?

The September ban list is gonna release soon and let us predict which cards should be included in the September 2010 ban list. First, we should check out the current trend of decks which most actively appear in the OCG environment. The major trend of deck actively appear in OCG are Monarch Frog, Frog FTK, Frog Synchro, Infernity, Blackwing, Machiners, Quickdraw Dandy, and Lightsworn. Then only followed by Dragunity, Cat Synchro, Gladiator-Beast, Light Beat Down, E.Hero, Fabled and other decks.

From the above deck lists, I had selected several key cards from those deck and I listed them as below:
1. Infernity Necromancer
2. Infernity Archfiend
3. Subtitoad
4. Swap Frog
5. Ronintoadin
6. Judgment Dragon
7. Lumina, Lightsworn Summoner
8. Dandylion
9. Battle Fader
10. Dark Simorgh
11. Machina Gearframe
12. Machina Fortress
13. Trishula, Ice Boundary Dragon
14. Elemental Hero Absolute Zero
15. Black Whirlwind
16. Infernity Launcher
17. Pot of Duality
18. Miracle Fusion
19. Royal Oppression

These few cards are the key card in those major trend decks and the insertion of these cards into the September 2010 ban list would affected their deck. For Infernity deck, their key cards are Infernity Archfiend and Infernity Launcher. With both of them, Infernity player can crush their opponent easily through synchro summon 3 Trishula, Ice Boundary Dragon in a turn. As a result, Trishula also may listed in the ban list due to the Top Appearance in most of the OCG decks. Dark Simorgh also very important for Infernity because it is the one who help milling Infernity Archfiend from the deck to the graveyard.

Even though Blackwing has a bit of weaker than before but their deck always appeared in the Top Deck List and OCG gonna release the Crow Duelist Pack and this means that Blackwing will become more commercial to all the OCG players. Thus they may listed in the September 2010 ban list. Frog's key cards basically are consist of Subtitoad, Swap Frog and Ronintoadin. The major key card in Frog deck is Subtitoad which help to build Frog barrier to protect player's monster from been attack by opponent's monster. If Subtitoad is limited, then Frog deck would a bit harder to win against most of the decks such as Blackwing and Infernity.

For Quickdraw Dandy, as you can see the key card of the deck is Dandylion and it also one of the key card for synchro summon Trishula. Royal Oppression may also listed in the list due to the release of new continuous trap card in Starstrike Blast which is Vanity Space. Vanity Space helps to prohibit special summon/synchro summon from happening when it remains face-up on the field.

Ok, the rest of the card's combo you guys can found from Yugioh Wikia by typing those deck name in the web page. That's all I would like to share to you guys. Thanks for reading.

Starstrike Blast is Coming!

Hey, guys!Although I have start my study recently but I still wanna discuss about the latest good cards to you guys. This time I will discuss about Starstrike Blast(STBL) that already released on 17 July 2010 for OCG. This booster pack is the 7th series of Yugioh Official Card Game and its cover was shooting star dragon. This booster pack also included some useful cards such as Swift-attacking Scarecrow which has the effect similar to battle fader but lack of the ability to special summon on the field. Its full effect is when your opponent declare direct attack, you can send this card to the graveyard to end this turn battle phase.

Moreover, this booster still included the supported cards for scrap monsters especially scrap searcher. There also included a new series of monsters card such as Karakuri which is a whole
new series of machine type monsters. Karakuri is a series of machine monster which has the first effect of Berserk Gorilla which was it must declare attack when it was able to attack. Apart from that, most of the Karakuri's monster will change to defense position if opponent selected attack position Karakuri's monster as target of attack then it will automatically switch itself to face-up defense position. Most of the Karakuri's monster has special effect such as special summon Karakuri's name monster to the field and others.

Furthermore, I would like to recommend a whole new card for Blackwing players that is the Black Back which was a useful card for Blackwing deck because this is a Blackwing version monster reborn but it can only revive Blackwing monster which has attack point not more than 2000 and it also not allowed the user of this card to normal summon anymore in this turn. Watt monster also has new supporting cards in this booster pack.

Next good card will be the Scar-Red Nova Dragon and Formula Synchron. Scar-Red Nova Dragon is much more better than Shooting Star Dragon and its effect is quite useful compare with Shooting Star Dragon. It also far more easy to synchro summon compare with Shooting Star Dragon because its star level are far more higher compare with Shooting Star Dragon and its synchro summon condition is far more easy because it just required 2 tuner monster and Red Daemon's Dragon. Formula Synchron is a whole new concept of synchro summon monster. It allows the owner of this card to synchro summon synchro monster in opponent's turn and its effect for synchro summon is consider as not a cost whereas is part of its effect. It also allows the owner to draw a card when it successfully synchro summon. Thus, this card would be a good card for all players whose focusing on synchro summon.

Okey, my discussion will end at here. Thanks for the reading. Have a nice day, guys.

Prediction Result of Malaysia's National Tournament 2010

Still left with 2 more days then is Malaysia's National Tournament.These few days is the most exciting and tension period for all Yugioh players in Malaysia.This is because they need to prepare for this Sunday's National Tournament.

Haha.I will also go for this tournament since I still have free time before I started my new semester.Before the tournament day,I make some prediction result for you guys. Majority of the deck that would appeared in the tournament will be consist of Blackwing, Machine, Quick Dandy, and Infernity.Apart from that,we might see some minority decks such as Watt, Beast Synchro, Gladiator Beast and Lightsworn deck occur in this tournament.

Most of the time,you guys would face with this kind of deck.In order to take good advantage against your opponent,you guys should prepare a good side deck.A good side deck can against most of the current trend decks that I have listed above.At here,I would give some suggestion to you guys so that you guys can have some idea on how to build your side deck.Most of the popular cards that would included in the side deck are D.D. crow, Lightning Vortex, Royal Oppression, Trap Stun, Dust Tornado, Fissure, Consecrated Light, Effect Veiler, some OTK prevention cards and even some good synchro monsters.

I predicted that Blackwing deck will appear in the semifinal and even final.Another deck that may gain into the semifinal or even final would be Machine deck, then followed by Lightsworn. Oh!I almost forgot that Quick Dandy might be the next deck that will be in the list of semifinal since it quite powerful too.

Ok,guys.That's all for today.Hope you guys could make some use of my tips and gain a 7 color result in the tournament.

27th June National Tournament

Hey,guys!The Malaysia Yu-Gi-Oh! National Tournament coming soon. Following are the details of it.

Date of Tournament:27th June 2010(Sunday)

Time of Tournament:10:00pm–6:00pm

Venue of Tournament:SUNGEI WANG PLAZA KL (6TH FLOOR – NEXT TO GREEN BOX KARAOKE)

Tournament Format:Knock-out Basis

Champion will be represent Malaysia to Los Angeles for the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2010

SPECIAL NOTICE:
1. SD19 Dragunity Structure deck's exclusive cards are not allowed to use,reprinted cards are allowed.( I think so because it would less than one month it is released )

2.Korea and Upper card are not allowed in ALL Official tournaments. The tournament organizer will only allow original Konami Japanese or Asia English Version Official Card Game to be used in Official Tournament.

3.Only card game pack that comes together with Konami original software game products are allowed to be used in Official tournament. (Meaning Psp and any other game as long as is a product of Konami can be used)

4. Only original Konami Deck Protectors and Card Sleeves can be used in Official Tournament. Card Protector from Academy Duel Disks are not allowed to be used in tournament.[And also deck protector from starlight road duel disk eg: blue and gold are NOT allowed to use]

5. Double layer deck protector are allow provided the outer layer must be a transparent deck protector. And Players must use same color protectors for all decks and side decks.No markings allowed on protectors

6.Promo card which are reprinted in structure deck are allow or in any booster pack are allowed.

7. The following card game products are not allowed in this tournament:-
a) Academy Duel Disk
b) Card Pack from any Shueisha Magazine, Yu-Gi-Oh! comic or any other English magazines (V Jump, LE.)
c) Dual Terminal Card Pack
d) PP1 , PP2, PP3, PP4, PP8 and PP11

8. All deck size must be 40-60, Extra deck 0-15, Side Deck 0-15

9. All players are to bring their own playmat (ONLY YUGIOH PLAYMAT ARE ALLOW)

10. Any players who found cheating or changing of cards during in the tournament will be disqualify instantly.

11. Judges have all right to disqualify duelist who misconduct and rule violations

12. Judges decision is final

13. ALL THE PLAYERS MUST HAVE DUELIST ID TO JOIN,CLICK HERE TO APPLY http://www.konami-asia.com/th/yugi5d/en/event/dk_duelist_id_apply.html

Prizes:

1st Prize - Air ticket & Accommodation to United States to represent Malaysia to compete in the YUGIOH! WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2010! - Yugioh! Booster x 3 boxes - Promo Pack x 4 pc - Duelist Card Protector x 1 pc - Yugioh! Structure Deck x 1 pc - Yugioh! Tournament Medal x 1 pc - Konami Limited Prize x 1 pc

2nd Prize - Yugioh! Booster x 2 box - Promo Pack x 3 pc - Duelist Card Protector x 1 pc - Yugioh! Tournament Medal x 1 pc - Konami Limited Prize x 1 pc

3rd Prize - Yugioh! Booster x 1 box - Promo Pack x 2 pc - Duelist Card Protector x 1 pc - Yugioh! Tournament Medal x 1 pc - Konami Limited Prize x 1 pc

4th Prize - Yugioh! Booster x 1 box - Promo Pack x 1 pc - Duelist Card Protector x 1 pc - Konami Limited Prize x 1 pc

RULES & REGULATIONS:
1. This tournament is open to all Malaysians. Participants below the age of 21, will require authorization from their parents or legal guardian, in the event of winning any prizes involving overseas travel.

2. Entry forms are available at participating retail outlets. Photocopy of entry forms are allowed.

3. Proof of postage is not proof of receipt.

4. Participants are required to register themselves for the tournament latest before 9.30am. Seating arrangements and oppositions will then be designated and announced.

5. The Organizer holds all rights to the entries and will bear no responsibility for loss of personal belongings and/or personal injuries during the tournament.

6. The decisions of the judges are final and no correspondences will be entertained. The Organizer reserves the right to change /substitute any of the prizes at any time without prior notice.

7. For the 1st Prize winner, if under the age of 21, parents or legal guardian must produce a Release of Liability letter within three (3) working days of notification. Failure to do so may result in disqualification and an alternate winner will be selected. It is the sole responsibility of the winner’s parent or legal guardian to obtain necessary visa and other travel related documents. No compensation will be given should the winner failed to obtain such documents, regardless of circumstances.

The event host reserve all rights for the final decision.

That's all for today. Thanks for your reading.

Mini Tournament On May

Hey,guys!The 8th May tournament had passed and the result of tournament is as below:

Grand Place: Lee Sian Loong (Gladiator Beast deck)
1st Place: Vincent Ng (BlackWing deck)
2nd Place: Lee San Chin (Synchro Cat deck)

The tournament is quite good and brought us back to the feeling of last week National Tournament.At last,we found some newbies in the tournament.This is a good phenomenon for Seremban's Yu-Gi-Oh! players.

Another great news for all the Yu-Gi-Oh! players.This time there will another whole new tournament organized by me and my brother.This tournament prize will be according to prize pool.

Venue: Recess shop,2nd floor,Terminal 1 Shopping Center at Seremban,Negeri Sembilan

Date and time: 22th May 2010(Saturday),1:30pm-5pm

*Registration fee: RM15

*Prizes:
Grand place Allure of Darkness
1st place Forbidden Chalice
2nd place Honest(LODT Ultra Rare)

Closing Date of Registration: Any player whose interested with this event please register yourself before or on 22th May 2010. This paper is used as registration form and players are required to fill in their name,contact number and their deck name. After that,paid the registration fee to the respective person in-charge. The game will start once there are at least 10 players completed their registration for this tournament.

The ban card list will be applied according to the March 2010 ban list.

Persons in-charge: Lee San Chin 016-9563387 or Lee Sian Loong 016-9664563
All player will receive a Rare Card once he register and complete his game except Grand, 1st and 2nd place winners.

*Subjects to change by the organizer

Thanks for your reading!Hope you all have a nice day and good luck for those whose plan to join the tournament!

May Seremban Tournament

Hello,guys!I have a new news to tell you all!The Yugioh Tournament in Seremban will fall in this May!This tournament is open to the public no matter you are beginner,advanced or expertise Yugioh players!If you wanna grab the prizes please come and join in this event on that day.Below is the details of the tournament.

Venue: Recess shop,2nd floor,Terminal 1 Shopping Center at Seremban,Negeri Sembilan

Date and time: 8th May 2010(Saturday),12pm-6pm

*Registration fee: RM25

*Prizes:
Grand place Duelist Revolution booster japanese version(DREV) 15 pack
1st place Duelist Revolution booster japanese version(DREV) 10 pack
2nd place Duelist Revolution booster japanese version(DREV) 5 pack

Closing Date of Registration: Any player whose interested with this event please register yourself before or on 8th May 2010. This paper is used as registration form and players are required to fill in their name,contact number and their deck name. After that,paid the registration fee to the respective person in-charge. The game will start once there are at least 10 players completed their registration for this tournament.

Tournament Standard: Non-official game but have Recess Yugioh ranking point for Recess Yugioh Member(no ranking point for Yugioh World's Ranking Place)

The ban card list will be applied according to the March 2010 ban list.

Person in-charge: Au Fatt Loong 016-2191868
All player will receive a booster pack once he register and complete his game.

*Subjects to change by the organizer
Feel free to attend,please call the person in-charge.

Thanks for your reading!Hope you all have a nice day and good luck for those whose plan to join the tournament!