Yu-Gi-Oh History w/Joe Giorlando: Infernities (2010)

[@timothybeauvais6728]

When Joe says "Necromansuh" 😍

[@YGOHistory]

Yes, yes - I know, I know.

[@hopscotch8392]

Amazing video as per usual. Looking forward to the next one!

[@FinestRakuyo]

Ah, this format was great! This was the time where I really got into competitive Yugioh and had a variety of decks with Infernity being one of them but sadly had to sell my collection a year later due to personal reasons. I am currently regathering the singles for an Infernity deck to prep up for the recently announced Time Wizard format. A great history video on Infernity, thanks for going through the ins and outs for this deck, it'll help me prepare well in advance!

[@Maximus7th]

This takes me back. My favorite was one of the formats after this one (right when Six Sams had their infinite) due to the 5Ds WC 2011 video game being such a good single-player dueling simulator for the game (and also Trishula was released albeit limited, so making a level 9 quickly to banish 3 cards was always hilarious), and Infernity quickly became my favorite archetype after I first looped Archfiend to make 4 Synchros and have a full backrow. Thank your for this video and a trip down what I found was my favorite time playing this game.

[@socalretroyugs]

Always excited to see a new video! As for the background glad to see you ramping up production value, Im a fan of the shelf and the miniature easter eggs lain in the back, e.g. blood mesfist from long beach, as well as top duelist puzzle. Keep it up!

[@YGOHistory]

This certainly might be the way to go! I guess I will need to invest in more YGO memorabilia.

[@neatboutique1916]

Nice another video! I’d already watched all your other ones so I was waited with bated breath for your next one :)

[@YGOHistory]

Awesome to hear it!

[@lucidmarauder4388]

During the time Frog ftk was so insane the way it was setup by the card creators. Most consistent ftk ever imo

[@YGOHistory]

Card creators? It was consistent... and JUST as good WITHOUT Mass Driver! The deck was the best control AND combo deck of the format.

[@DuncanHarbison]

I dont know about most consistent ever, the monarch magical explosion deck in 2016 was really consistent, danger ftk and pendulum magician were almost always able to ftk and if you don't take hand traps into account, since about 2018 there's always been some sort of ftk possible starting from only an isolde or only needlefiber or only 2 dragons etc. Frogs were just years ahead of their time.

[@YuGiOhWaffle]

Ive been interested in this deck but never knew how it worked. Great insight joe

[@YGOHistory]

This should definitely give you a good insight into the original Infernity deck.

[@joshy5lo]

Ahhhhh my first competitive yugioh deck I ever built. What a great archetype.

[@shadowruiter2777]

The nostalgia from watching this is unreal

[@mattschulstad162]

This is my new favorite channel. A+ content!

[@YGOHistory]

Love to hear it!

[@mattschulstad162]

@@YGOHistory will you have a 2014 mermail review in the works?

[@YGOHistory]

@@mattschulstad162 I have been picking up the cards for that!

[@mattschulstad162]

@@YGOHistory Glad to hear it!

[@MirageUchiha]

Nice profile. I also went to SJC New Jersey. (MY first & last SJC. The final SJC ever, it was crazy.) That's where I had my playmat signed (NOT my Trag mat, lol) by so many pro players. Even videos on my channel where I interviewed PozJoker, HighAdric, Headsh0tBR, etc. Great memories, was a fun weekend! 😀

[@URGLsRealm]

The background looks solid either way. They both have there own charm to them. I've never played when Launcher was at 3, holy smokes that seems so good.

[@YGOHistory]

The amazing thing is that I STILL think Frogs were the better combo deck...

[@URGLsRealm]

I cant wait for that deck becuase it must be absolutely crazy

[@celnaz]

@@YGOHistory The infernity strategy pre Lavalval Chain and XYZ's was way too hit or miss. It would be interesting to see in addition to how many infernity players made top 32, how many infernity players registered by the first round of swiss. That goes for any format as diverse as March 2010.

[@matthewkozarsky7102]

Frog FTK was one off my all time favorite decks. You have been hyping that deck profile for a while now. I hope it’s next. With some matches too.

[@YGOHistory]

I am awaiting a couple cards to come in. So I do not believe it is the NEXT deck - but it is soon!

[@Fabi-qw1ms]

I absolutely love the Deck profiles :)

[@YGOHistory]

Glad you like them because there are more coming!

[@aaronburroughs1442]

thank you for the insight. your profiles are always my favorite way to get perspective and lists for throwback decks. question, do you plan on covering Edison?

[@YGOHistory]

100% on the way.

[@seanarmstrong5797]

Would love to see some content on ycs providence format, it was a very diverse top 32 after tengu release but before XYZs

[@YGOHistory]

Possibly. I might prefer just doing the actual 2011 Nationals season first but I am not against looking at Providence.

[@fameman1239]

Great one. I really can't wait for the Frog profile now, you've hyped it too much :) I think the videos would be a bit more enjoyable if you could have the card's picture/text up on the screen while you talk about them. It can be a bit difficult to follow when I don't remember exactly what a card does, though I'm not sure if that'd be too time consuming or something. 10/10 otherwise.

[@YGOHistory]

It is more a matter of getting a picture of the card that is of high quality. If I can find one - I will try to do that more often.

[@christophpracht551]

This man really loves his splendid roses :D

[@YGOHistory]

I do! Such a sweet card. I had to find another Ultimate to finally finish my set. It just didn't arrive in time for recording this video.

[@LKMizore112]

To be clear Stygian Sergeants is made with Avenger and a level 4, as he requires a Friend Tuner.

[@Maximus7th]

God I just keep coming back to this video since I love this deck so much and this video is so well-made. But I'm wondering two things: 1. Why not any Armageddon Knights? Was it not as necessary when Launcher was at 3? I know later variants could use AK to send Plaguespreader to the grave which was a fantastic workaround to Cold Wave, alongside some of the other uses Dark Grepher had in the deck as well. 2. One top I saw with this deck in July 2011 used Flamvell Uruquizas alongside Gaia for a level 6 Synchro. Was wondering for your (or anyone's) opinion on this? Seems like it would be a slightly better alternative to Gaia Knight just for the weird scenario where someone is setting up a defensive wall and having that extra piercing damage could help.

[@YGOHistory]

AKnight is a reasonable card for sure. I ended up just copying the "Canadian Infernity" decklist. I prefer the Rose version. Just personal preference. Totally fine to go in either direction.

[@Maximus7th]

@@YGOHistory fair enough, Rose variant is always a good choice as well, and the Canadians always had some of the best Infernity decklists. Thanks again for answering the question! Always great to hear your opinions/knowledge.

[@nairune213]

I ran infernities from the day launcher was limited, till the day archfiend was limited. Had a fun run uwu

[@GLamb3895]

Blackwings were very important during this time. The ability to maindeck DD crow, and it's synergy with Allure, Icarus Attack, and Dark Eruption letting you buy it back for multiple uses, Blackwings are part of what kept Infernity in somewhat check, otherwise they would've been tier 0

[@scythermantis]

Then what was Frog FTK; Tier -1 lol?

[@YGOHistory]

I think BW was a fine anti-meta deck but a lot of decks had access to D.D. Crow. Most Saber decks used 2 by YCS Indy at the end of the format. Don't get me wrong though - BW was still absolutely a deck to consider. It had a very robust trap lineup. And Frogs were tier 0.

[@alessandrodigiraffe2355]

another great video!

[@alessandrodigiraffe2355]

I would love to see videos in HD 1080p rather than 720, though.

[@YGOHistory]

I truly have no idea how to do that with the resources I am using. I record on my iPhone in 4K - then edit in iMovie.

[@Slashtap]

Re: layout feedback I recall the left-side design on your duel videos hiding the card text display column. Probably better without it.

[@seanarmstrong5797]

Agreed I do like to be able to read the cards if it’s one I don’t remember

[@YGOHistory]

Fair. I suppose that matters more with older cards.

[@ChrisSaur]

Perfect video for the first real compeditive deck i have ever had. :)

[@scythermantis]

Crazy to think that they had the Extra Deck monster Stygian Sergents but not Stygian Street Patrol... that changed so much for this deck.

[@YGOHistory]

Street Patrol is what made the deck playable with just one Launcher.

[@scythermantis]

Joey, did you ever think of running cards like Dark World Dealings/Hand Destruction to try and get cards into the graveyard faster (even Dragged Down into the Grave) to try to get the combo off on turn 1? I am assuming Card Destruction wasn't legal at this time?

[@YGOHistory]

Card Destruction was legal. This version focused more on controlling elements (spot removal, Dust Tornado, Book of Moon, etc.) as opposed to combing as fast as possible.

[@s07561277]

Did you upgrade your camera or maybe it's the lighting. Either way, your setup looks super clean.

[@YGOHistory]

During the intro or actual profile portion? I definitely moved to a new location with better lighting. The actual deck profile portion is in the same place.

[@s07561277]

@@YGOHistory The intro. The lighting was really nice.

[@ShineKami666]

Infernity pog

[@TheElie79]

Was trishula banned back in 2010 ? I wonder because I didnt see it in your list. There was a loop I believe to get rid of most cards in the opponents hand with infernity. At its release the deck was busted.

[@YGOHistory]

It was not out in the TCG until the spring of 2011.

[@michaelflanagan7718]

Could you do a dragon ruler profile please.. would be amazing to explore that format

[@YGOHistory]

100% on the way. Getting the pieces to ALSO profile Judgment Spellbooks has been slow but I am ALMOST there for full rarity of each!

[@michaelflanagan7718]

@@YGOHistory I am so so excited for that.. teledad too, glad beasts, hat and more.. Iv so many Iv tried to find but so hard haha

[@michaelflanagan7718]

@@YGOHistory I really want an ulti judgement and dad but will never afford them :(

[@YGOHistory]

@@michaelflanagan7718 I've already profiled DAD/GBs (I like Secret DAD also).

[@michaelflanagan7718]

@@YGOHistory oh sorry I know I was just throwing out deck lists for that era:p sorry

[@GizTang]

I like the new look better

[@YGOHistory]

TY for the insight!

[@TheMatt_SD]

Wasn't this May 2010? It says March in the video

[@YGOHistory]

Videos are marked based on the start of the format. Technically Infernity came out during the 6 month window that started with Edison.

[@MirageUchiha]

Also, Stygian Sergeants. 👍🏾

[@Slexens]

I topped san diego regionals with infernity at that time

[@YGOHistory]

Awesome! I topped a regional with this deck too!

[@scythermantis]

*I guess Transmodify wasn't legal yet?*

[@YGOHistory]

Nope. It would not be printed for many years.

[@scythermantis]

What about Tuner's High?

[@dominicakadragun3103]

Ugggh I’m old

[@YGOHistory]

#boomeryugioh

[@dominicakadragun3103]

Is that for people who started in 03

[@YGOHistory]

@@dominicakadragun3103 I mean, I am not sure it has any specific start time but I certainly feel like a YGO Boomer when discussing decks from a decade ago (and I DID play all the way in the early 2000s too!)

[@scythermantis]

Heh Canadians always had a thing for Infernities it seems...

[@YGOHistory]

They had success with the deck for sure!

[@madcards23]

You’re awesome but splendid rose is awful