Chapter 1184: Blade Spearman
Chapter 1184: Blade Spearman
Data fragments splashed and coalesced into a crimson trail on the Virtual Runway, the scorching light marks tearing through the dragon blade like an invisible chariot.
The dark green armor glowed with a phosphorescent sheen under the overload of energy, the head armor forming a sharp inverted triangle. The armor plates, resembling metal petals torn apart by force, radiated outward in sharp angles. The right hand wielded a weapon of mechanical beauty, a black gun with multiple nested barrels. The golden light blade that erupted from the muzzle resembled a stream of ion-cutting beams, and silver blades extended from both sides of the waist, swirling like a metallic storm as the figure moved.
[Blade Spearman, Tech Genus, Attack Power 3300]
The Blade Spearman, a milestone in the history of Yu-Gi-Oh! as the first Accelerate Synchro monster!
"It's here, the Accelerate Synchro monster", Youxuan chuckled.
The Blade Spearman from the anime is quite formidable.
First, its primary effect: when the Blade Spearman is affected by a Magic or Trap Card, you can send one card from your hand to the Graveyard to negate that effect.
Yes, as long as the Blade Spearman is affected, you can activate this effect. In real cards, this effect is weakened to only activate if the Blade Spearman is targeted by a Magic or Trap Card, a significant nerf.
Additionally, this card can be banished from the field during the opponent's turn.
At first glance, this might seem like a meaningless effect, but with a bit of thought, its power becomes clear.
This means that the Blade Spearman can proactively banish itself to avoid any attacks, whether from a stronger monster or being destroyed by an effect, or even being banished or returned to the hand. It can dodge any attack.
Then, in the next turn, the Blade Spearman will return to the field due to its own effect.
This effect is also present in real cards, but each time it is banished, a Tech Genus monster must be sent from the Graveyard as a cost, significantly reducing its practicality. The ability to banish without a cost means this monster is very difficult to remove, and it might even survive even if you defeat the opponent's Duelist.
Moreover, the Blade Spearman in the anime has an effect not present in real cards: when this card is destroyed by battle, the Synchro Materials used to Synchro Summon it can be Special Summoned to your field.
The Blade Spearman is an Accelerate Synchro monster, and in the anime, Accelerate Synchro can be performed during the opponent's turn, even in the Battle Phase.
In other words, even if the opponent uses a high-attack monster to break through the Blade Spearman, it will only revert to its original Synchro Materials, and you can immediately perform another Accelerate Synchro—provided there are still monsters in the Extra Deck to summon.
Regardless of its offensive capabilities, the Blade Spearman's defensive resilience is truly remarkable, making it difficult to remove.
"Go, Blade Spearman!" Antinomy said, "Attack the Pluton the Elemental Lord with the Blade Spearman!"
The Blade Spearman's thrusters fired, and it charged at full speed in front of Pluton, slicing it in half with a horizontal slash of its light blade.
[Youxuan, LP 3500 → LP 3000]
Pluton was successfully destroyed. Antinomy frowned and glanced at the remaining Set Card in the opponent's back row.
Isn't there a Trap that responds to attacks?
But even if there is, his Blade Spearman has nothing to fear.
Antinomy thought for a moment and covered another card.
"I Set a card. My turn ends."
Youxuan: "My turn, Draw."
He looked at the imposing Blade Spearman on the opponent's field and sighed, "Nearly absolute resistance to Magic and Trap effects, high Attack Power, and the ability to run away proactively. You've summoned me a troublesome opponent.
There's no choice but to fortify my defense and wait for an opportunity."
He covered a monster.
"I Set a monster in Defense Position to the field."
Then he waved his hand to cover another card.
"Next, I'll set one more card and end my turn."
Antinomy pondered.
Only defensive monsters and set cards. Is there really nothing I can do for now except wait and see?
Or is there a hidden threat?
"My turn, draw!"
Antinomy scanned his hand and made a quick decision.
No matter what, he had to make a move. He had confidence in his Blade Spearman.
"I activate the equip spell card, 'Stardust Shot,' and equip it to 'Tech Genus Blade Spearman.'"
A magical image appeared in his backfield, and surging energy flowed into the Blade Spearman, attaching to the light blade on his spear.
"The monster equipped with 'Stardust Shot' deals piercing damage when attacking a defense position monster!"
Antinomy clenched his fist.
"Granting the Blade Spearman piercing ability, it can deal damage exceeding the opponent's defense when its attack power is higher.
The battle begins!
Tech Genus Blade Spearman, attack the defense position monster!"
The Blade Spearman surged forward, as if riding a wave of heat. The light blade slashed through, and the set card flipped, revealing a grotesque, dark pot.
[Deforming Jar, Defense 600]
"The Deforming Jar's flip effect", Youxuan said. "Both players discard their entire hands and then draw until they have five cards."
Antinomy: "But you'll have to take the battle damage from the Blade Spearman exceeding your monster's defense!"
[Youxuan, LP 3000 → LP 300]
Taking a massive hit, the storm unleashed by the Blade Spearman's spear cut through Youxuan's D-Wheel, causing it to skid and the tires to screech, swaying like a leaf in the wind.
Taking 2700 damage in one go, Youxuan's high-speed count also dropped by two. With the high-speed count at seven, Youxuan's now at five, and his D-Wheel lags further behind the opponent's triangle eagle.
"Ouch, that was a merciless attack", Youxuan said, still smiling. "But it was effective. However, at this moment, my trap is activated."
Youxuan pointed to his backfield.
"Trap card, 'Damage Condenser.'
When I take battle damage, I can discard one card from my hand to special summon a monster with an attack power equal to or less than the damage taken from my deck."
A beam of light shot from Youxuan's deck, forming a soft, fluffy white ball that hopped in front of his D-Wheel.
"Special summon 'Marshmallon'!"
[Marshmallon, Attack Power 300]
"Marshmallon?"
Antinomy said.
"I see, you think my attack phase is over, so you feel safe summoning such a weak monster in attack position.
But! This overconfidence will lead to your downfall!"
Antinomy declared.
"I activate the effect of 'Tech Genus Transparent Metal Skeleton' from my hand.
This card can be special summoned from the hand when a monster on the field is destroyed by battle or an effect."
[Tech Genus Transparent Metal Skeleton, Attack Power 1100]
"Special summoning a new monster during the battle phase?"
Youxuan's face paled.
"Damn!"
[Youxuan, LP 300]
[Marshmallon, Attack Power 300]
The attack position Marshmallon, now targeted by the newly summoned Transparent Metal Skeleton, will seal his defeat!
(End of Chapter)
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