MetalEtemon VS HeavyLeomon!! | Digimon Card Game: EX5 Animal Colosseum Beast Wars (ROUND 1)

[@rustmarrow]

So this matchup was PRETTY INTENSE during playtesting. While Etemon/Sukamon has had more sets of dedicated support (compared to the new Leomon deck that isn't super compatible with past support), HeavyLeomon sort of counters the monkey's shenanigans. For example, the likes of Grap and HeavyLeo easily bounce Suka swarms to deckbottom to inhibit their [On Delete] effects and trash accumulation, while Loader can chip in when necessary to burn any spare Chuus left behind. In addition, because EX5 MetalEtemon's [On Play/Evo] deletion is compulsory, its ultimate combo can be disrupted by Leomon's easy access to [On Delete] . When this happens, all they get to keep is the forced attack which has its effectiveness more than halved due to the negation of EX5 Etemon's inheritable and MetalEte's [Opponent's Turn]. Despite all this, MetalEtemon can still absolutely crush Leomon without a sweat if they have a decent hand and board state. Ultimately, the win rate during my several days of playtesting came very close to 50/50. So while I was initially expecting MetalEtemon to win with their new support, by Day 2/3 I was no longer sure who would actually proceed to the semifinals. I gotta say though, I'm a bit conflicted about the outcome of this match. On one hand, I am genuinely happy that Etemon/Sukamon have finally made it past the first round in one of my tournaments. But. BUT. After playtesting the Leomon deck, it has REALLY GROWN ON ME. I definitely still like Etemon more, but Indomitable tribal Leomon is shaping up to be 1 of my favourite decks. Looking forward to what new support they may get in the future. But to start, can we please get a 'Fist of the Beast King' that ignores colour restrictions if you have a Digimon with 'Leomon' in its name.

[@Digiheart400]

Tbh, I wish they made the ex2 fist of the beast king played without color requirements with leomon on play instead of having only beelzemon

[@rustmarrow]

EXACTLY

[@Digiheart400]

@@rustmarrow I feel like that is inconsistent I mean only beelzemon?! What's the point of being a leomon and beelzemon option card if it needs only beelzemon to ignore colors that makes no sense

[@Digiheart400]

@@rustmarrow also I like how you used the music from rearise brings back the times I had with rearise as Dragon789.

[@Littlesdemon]

but what abut EX-2 Leomon and Jeri wouldnt that have been a good help for the deck

[@DrCoeloCephalo]

SO happy to see the Chuumon, Sukamon and Etemon side finally get a win. I was always kinda turned off by BT-14 Etemon being mono Yellow but this new MetalEtemon allowing it to be stacked into Security makes that uncertainty vanish.

[@rustmarrow]

Definitely, the BT14 Yellow support was interesting but the inheritables felt somewhat incompatible

[@crimsonphoenix2094]

Since it's the Animal Colosseum, instead of the usual music in the background, why not have a jungle theme with bongos? That'd be pretty cool ngl

[@xbot02]

Welcome to the JUNGLE!!!

[@MrAnthem123]

@@xbot02 we have fun and games!

[@justinbrush126]

Or the main theme from Beast Wars

[@JoeBob189]

Nah, I like the current music.

[@ZeothTheHedgehog]

What about Donkey Kong music?

[@MrGomesxd]

I'm very excited about this tournment, particularly to see Fanglongmon and Gracenovamon decks. Digimon world dawn being one of the Digimon games I played the most, I gotta full heartdly support Gracenova!

[@bakubladers]

Really excited to see how mitamamon will go, easily my favorite deck coming out on EX5

[@Digiheart400]

Mitamamon will fight hard for mayu

[@christopherbennett5858]

Wow, Sukamon finally won. Shame about Leomon but wow. Sukamon finally won.

[@pettyfan45]

Leomon knew what had to happen lol once a jobber always the jobber lol

[@ThatJaymsWisdom]

FINALLY my guy Etemon/Sukamon gets a win! I am still trying to eek out draws at my locals with the BT13 version and I just can't wait for a chance to actually be able to play to win. 😂

[@lach10211]

4 Chuumon BT11-036 4 Sukamon BT11-040 4 Etemon BT11-041 4 KingSukamon BT11-043 4 MetalEtemon BT11-044 4 Chuumon BT13-062 4 PlatinumSukamon BT13-065 2 KingEtemon BT13-076 4 Chuumon BT3-061 4 Sukamon BT3-063 4 Izzy Izumi BT4-096 2 Pride Memory Boost! BT7-105 4 Maki Himekawa BT9-090 2 DeathXmon BT9-112 4 Tsunomon EX4-003 This lists has got me plenty of wins at my store against legit decks.

[@alexbiersner3350]

It's great seeing all this love/support for my main man, Etemon. When I first heard of this deck's concept of "turn everything into poop," it intrigued me. After watching several gameplays of other decks, and of course, videos with Suka-Ete, I finally understand how good the monkey poo deck really is

[@GiftOfKnowledge-np9vg]

Oh thank goodness. When I saw the tournament prologue, I was worried for a second that Etemon had gotten cut. Should've known I was telling myself crazy talk. And good thing too, because what a performance from the superstar we would've missed. That SR MetalEtamon is brutal and I'm glad we'll see more of it. Looking at the rest of our match-ups; I've little doubt Melga X will beat Leopardmon X, but a part of me is still rooting for the underdog there anyways. Similar story with Leviamon vs the Sovereigns; much as I hope to see more of the envious Demon Lord, I'm not sure of it's chances against Fanglongmon unless he gets a few good shots in against the ACE Sovereigns first. (Although it probably still has better chances than Leopardmon X does.) GraceNovamon vs Mitamamon I don't actually know enough about either deck to judge; but I'm definitely rooting for GraceNovamon. (Maybe if I see enough of it, I'll finally learn if it's DNA condition effect triggers On Attack. If it does, it may be a fun tech in Imperialdramon.)

[@Boxshadow]

Simply amazing! I'm not just saying that because I'm an Etemon player. You did a wonderful job narrating and animating! Subscribed!

[@k-liliando1147]

Finally, the monkey poop has won, great video rust!

[@digirockmon327]

As one famous primate once said, "Well thats just prime..." Dang... That last turn from Etamon wouldve been REALLY different if Leomon was running Kongou and or Ultimate Flare. Oh well...

[@alephozone9341]

nice match!! Yanno, seeing that Davis - a blue Tamer - made me think that was a tech choice to use Fist of the Beast King. Maaaaan, it's really a shame how much this new support doesn't work with the old one. I'm really hoping for a Blue Frimon sometime, and Blue/Green cards to go with these new ones

[@rustmarrow]

I did consider that! But Davis was mainly inspiration from the few local-topping Leo lists I've seen so far. Not maximum synergy, but the search can come in really clutch early game when you're looking for that perfect next Leo since their effects vary

[@creepyasgramdpa9916]

@@rustmarrowI feel like taiga or Mimi would have been a better choice.

[@tsvetomirsheev3882]

Bt1 mimi all the way, the leo deck is slow and needs it

[@yatsurart]

Finally a win. Still scared about how it gonna go against the rest, but excited to see the deva deck runing

[@Voltexfinal]

3:19 ReArise music!!! Oh hell yeah!

[@zeroarmswind7711]

The music alone got me in tears, man!

[@anthonythomas305]

Nice

[@TheDarkFiddler]

ETEMON SWEEP LET'S GO For real, glad he's finally getting his time in the sun. Been loyal since BT11. It's time... I normally pulled my usually rec of EX4 Tsunomon over Pagumpn for the egg, but given how close MetalEtemon was to decking out maybe that's a bit too much 😂

[@rustmarrow]

I think Pagumons still my fav for Ete haha, cant resist that Turn 2 crashing of BT11 Suka into Security

[@lach10211]

@@rustmarrow Tsunomon is just the correct egg. It draws an unreal amount of cards. Crashing is not the correct play. Your game begins at BT-11 metalete then you start playing

[@TheDarkFiddler]

@rustmarrow Can definitely respect that, especially when you still play aggro vs control! The Draw is always better than Pagu's search, though, and if you keep the mon alive and trigger it more than once it's extra value Pagumon will never give you. And you can usually still trigger it turn two, you just have to think carefully about the order of your plays - promote, evo the other Chuumon, crash it into Security. Then again, I still heavily run BT3 Sukamon (which bottom decks rather than trashes on its search) so I'm a little less at risk to running through my deck. Maybe give Tsuno a try some time if you haven't yet, but I can see why you'd still want to run Pagu.

[@smognom3021]

Suka getting a rare W. I’m here for it.

[@JuanLopez-qh6eb]

Surprising that you went with MetalGaruru X instead of Anubismon since MetalGaruru is receiving even more support in BT15 that you could showcase later on.

[@rustmarrow]

He is the flagship Digimon of this set after all, so I thought I ought to showcase him! And there's a possibility I might not enter him into the BT15 tournament like Greymon, especially if there are many other interesting decks to play

[@JuanLopez-qh6eb]

​@@rustmarrow Understandable. I just thought it would be a better opportunity to showcase Anubismon here as Garuru gets a another spot to be showcased later on while Anubis won't for a while most likely.

[@IllusiaMail]

I wasn’t expecting to come into this rooting for Leomon. But the Leomon’s deck’s music was sooooooo good man! Rearise and Savers are such a good combination. I don’t particularly like the deck, but I’m sad to see it lose cause we can’t listen to that combo again (unless Mitamamon👀). Also, at 11:12 you missed Loader’s on play

[@rustmarrow]

Right, thanks for pointing that out! Phew, fortunately -5k still wouldnt be enough to stop Etemon

[@MattIsAMage]

Hey, something that was shown to me recently on TTS, if you hold down right-click while holding cards, it'll push them against the table, so that if you move it towards a 'deck', it will put the cards to the bottom! very useful for a digimon TTS creator! hope it helps!

[@rustmarrow]

Ooh nice, I didn't know that! Thanks for the tip!

[@daieofsword]

As a Heavy Leomon deck user myself, sorry to say, using Flashy Boss Punch is a big mistake. My deck focuses on forcing my opponent to attack during start of Main Phase (with Trident Arm or Laplace's Demon); and redirects the attack to Heavy Leomon (via Loader Leomon inherited effect that gives Blocker or Analogman, as Heavy Leomon is a Lv. 6 Machine type, plus ST15 Taichi for DP boost + 1 draw). To prove my point, I got 2nd place at shop tournament with this build.

[@tyrantking2322]

Yooo not even in a card game can leomon escape his fate 😂😂😂

[@TobiGame1]

I was so worried when leomon kept bottom decking Sukamon, but poop will always be on top!

[@zeos26]

Saving the best for last on this one! I can't wait!!

[@TheBrcoates]

The ape versus the lion I feel like there's some sort of jungle story to be written about their here

[@WelshGiraffa]

History repeats itself Leomon always dies in the end

[@alyssonwolfchief3673]

Please share the name of this good music background of the game , i need to put this song im my simulator to play

[@jacobbrown9917]

Im guessing metalgaruru will be in the final. And possibly fanglongmon if not Gracenovamon

[@Rurike]

So do you only lose by deck out when you need to make a draw for turn?

[@MrAnthem123]

Etemon went bananas there

[@rustmarrow]

TRUE BANANAS

[@Dio____Brando]

Im surprised they didnt bring back herismon for ex5

[@RoderickBuster]

What simulator do you use to play Digimon TCG?

[@Rurike]

David wasnt a choice ive seen but works well, though i think now everyones going with mimi to speed up raising

[@kitsunepop1077]

BEAST WARS REEEEAAAAARGH *sick guitar riff*

[@tsvetomirsheev3882]

Finally, the prophecy has been fulfilled Suka caught a dub

[@adriangarcia733]

Hi, by any chance do you have a video of the Blue Flare deck?

[@rustmarrow]

Only have the old one from BT10 and the joint deck with Twilight from EX4

[@adriangarcia733]

@@rustmarrow pero solo son 2 videos 😣

[@jyomi7506]

I think Sukamon should've lost right? That last digivolution would've drawn a card from an empty deck. Maybe I'm misunderstanding, still new to the game here lol... I was rooting for Sukamon, so either way.

[@albertrodriguez5141]

Where can I install that app to play test my decks?

[@rustmarrow]

It's Tabletop Simulator on Steam

[@amateurishauthor2202]

what a game! I hate the new Leomon with a passion and seeing him lose makes me happy.

[@shapeoffour2319]

Best series😍

[@overthrow3167]

Is this game available on mobile

[@professorbaelus627]

RIP UncleBenmon you'll always be my favorite lion

[@Icewolfen70]

Amazing video as always, Rustmarrow, are you interested in playing in locals and/or regionals or maybe nationals? Also, if you were to compete, which deck would you bring? Thanks!

[@masterkid4878]

I happy suka finally got a win, hopefully this is the tournament that suka might win

[@MrGalpartuk]

why didn't you use the dp reduction effects on the attacking king sukamon? it would've been stuck in a loop of needing to delete the other sukamon to survive still on 0 dp and eventually forced to die

[@rustmarrow]

No it wouldnt, the player would have just let it delete without sacrificing the others. It's not a compulsory effect

[@betahammer3566]

I’m upset because the ONE TIME I don’t root for Etemon is the time he wins

[@mex7037]

Right on time

[@nopenoper4275]

That was a really cool vid man, finally etemon won. Also sorry for asking but I wanted to know, (especially since the only other card game I played before digimon was yugioh) the player that draws the last Card in their deck doesn’t immediately lose the match? Or is it that even if they draw their last card they keep going until they lose via security attack? Wanted to ask as I was slightly confused at around the end of the video

[@rustmarrow]

In Digimon, you only lose by deckout when you are unable to draw during your Draw Phase

[@pokemonruler54]

Fun fact, the correct move was for metalete to NOT pop the bancho with platinums inheritable bc if it did, king would've lost the last security check.

[@rustmarrow]

No it wouldnt! KingSuka gains the SA+ [On Attack] and retains it for the turn. So even if the other Sukas are erased after, it still keeps the same damage potential

[@Voltexfinal]

Well, that’s just prime!

[@austinsmith6517]

Beast wars

[@Voltexfinal]

@@austinsmith6517eyy!!!

[@anthonythomas305]

Maximize!

[@austinsmith6517]

@@anthonythomas305 terrorize

[@custodianguardofthemagyari216]

​@@austinsmith6517IGEN translation: YEESSSSSSS

[@anthonythomas305]

Let's go to the Jungle! Digimon Beast Wars!!

[@Digiheart400]

Nice use of the rearise ost

[@KevinLYT1]

Leomon doing usual Leomon things

[@KreuzDrache]

Need Saberleomon along with Zudomon for this fight 😏

[@qwefg3]

Great match up!

[@crazygorla]

can I ask what simulator is this ?

[@rustmarrow]

Tabletop Simulator on Steam

[@boztheking1721]

What TTS mod do you use?

[@rustmarrow]

Old mod by ajstephen, but the cards and all I import myself

[@-Hudie-]

It’s about time that’s sukamon wins a game💀

[@Thomazbr]

Finally The poop redemption

[@SaltLevelsMax]

Great video rustmarrow

[@rustmarrow]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alasto67r]

No anubismon?

[@CodenameJD]

Dang. I can't believe Leomon showed up to this tournament and just got deleted.

[@rustmarrow]

The fate was too real...

[@joonas394]

Once again MetalEtemon kills Leomon

[@Digiheart400]

All we need to do now is wait for keito to arrive I mean his elecmon becomes heavyleomon in rearise

[@bricesonroy2350]

Damn this is in essence good shit.

[@Cyan1990]

Finally a Suka Win!!!

[@professorbaelus627]

man every time i heard the word Superstar i wanted to go back to locals to beat the Ete/Suka guy with my son Gumdramon

[@snusnuterrordome]

THE FUCKIN SAVERS OP FOR BANCHO LETS GOOOO

[@dzki1018]

I'm so salty the Leomon tribal lost. For a second there I thought they'd win. 😂

[@rustmarrow]

That first HeavyLeo field clear was BOMB

[@othmanmohdsaid3913]

Rust, when the loaderliomon was deleted, his onplay should have triggered, killing etemon

[@rustmarrow]

No it wouldnt, -2k from Lia's inherit and -3k from Loader's [On Play] is just -5k!

[@othmanmohdsaid3913]

My bad my math is dudu@@rustmarrow

[@spikypeach]

Monkë 🦧🐒💩

[@perrijoestar6207]

Let’s go boys ete meta

[@YogaPratama-em2id]

ReArise Music ❤

[@shadowjeric]

Dang. The one I wanted to win lost.

[@j.t.schroff131]

POOP DECK LETS GOOOO

[@CantusTropus]

Pogchamp

[@JulioChavez-e8d]

👍🏻

[@meced1]

wow so the leomon tribe is just cursed to die in all of digimon

[@benzelwasington4059]

Well with a deck list like that Yea 😅

[@technooze8798]

Mmm monkee

[@DarkCurro]

Once more, the Poops get the game 💩

[@rustmarrow]

As well as their first win!

[@skyhorizon6860]

Wtf that Leomon list looked so bad

[@awankabut0073]

noooo hahaa