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Episode 176: Grappling with a Guardian (3)

Yami and Raphael get a glimpse into Raphael's past life as Dartz gives him the Field Spell for the first time and trades his treasured monster for one of darkness. At the Duel, Raphael's monster has returned as he's forced to discard 1 card to revive it but Yami's Field Spell can revive monsters too and is able to quickly get twice as many monsters but Raphael keeps his monster in Attack Mode and is able to take down Yami's monsters. However, Yami's not defenseless for long and is able to bring out the same Fusion Monster that Raphael was able to restrain before. Just like lst time, Raphael is able to neutralize Yami's Fusion Monster but Yami stays in the Duel thanks to a Trap Card. Yami then turns the tide on Raphael by using Raphael's treasured monster and Joey's legendary dragon. Raphael is able to revive multiple monsters but it costs him the Duel but his soul is spared as he'd freed himself from the darkness. Unfortunately, a trembling starts and the gang know it's not good.

Episode Cards
DUEL 1: Yami: (via UC: DM, JK, DMG, QK, BSG), ZG, AoR, TEoT, DMGtDK, ReBa, PoG, SW,
                           MR (via SW), GuEa (via MR), TCoH, GB

                Raphael: TSoO (past Life), GD (via its effect), SH, OSoS, GG (via UC), SoCh,
                               (via SoCh: BG, GE, GK)
Deviations from the TCG
1. Players started with only 4000 LP.
2. The Seal of Orichalcos had different artwork, doubled the number of monsters its own er could control at a time and prevented either player from leaving the Duel until it was over.

3. Big Shield Gardna was a Normal Monster.
4. Soul Charge cost the owner only 500 LP per monster revived by its effect.
5. Guardian monsters didn't require the associated Equip Spells on the field to be Summoned.
6. Guardian Dreadscythe required the owner to discard 1 card to revive itself when possible.
7. The Eye of Timaeus and The Claw of Hermos were one-of-a-kind unique cards with different artwork that doubled as monsters and could combine with other cards.

8. Goddess Bow appeared as an Equip Card by combining Queen's Knight with The Claw of Hermos.