Yu-Gi-Oh History w/Joe Giorlando: Tengu Plants (2011)

[@Promin3nce]

The end of 2011 was the 1st time i started playing at events. I remember going into a regional with a synchro deck, it was complete garbage, i had no money to buy any good synchro monsters and only played with cards i was able to pull from packs. I lost instantly, and remember going outside the main hall to cry. To my surprise the guy i lost to, got a couple of his friends together and they gave me a few cards for free like tengu, scrap dragon, catastor, and other cards. This inspired me to get better at the game, after that, and up untill 2016 or 17 i was going to all kinds of tournaments even managing to get a euro nationals top

[@WaanyiLanguage]

Old yugioh community was the best so supportive and not all about the money and selfishness like most are nowadays

[@YGOHistory]

@@WaanyiLanguage I remember doing things like this for people too. @ProminenceE I am glad to hear everything turned around after that experience.

[@erickkisreal9398]

this is a heart warming story

[@spotsthecat7913]

That's a good story. It's rare to hear this kind of story nowadays. Hell, even back in 2007-2008, some older players try to scam me off my rare cards just because i'm younger and they assume me to not understand the value of the cards. Good person like them are VERY valuable for this community

[@fajitasevian5027]

thats straight up anime shit, so heartwarming indeed

[@GildedSuns]

40 minutes of well presented high quality informative content with no ad breaks. Love this series and your channel is top tier.

[@YGOHistory]

I am glad to hear you watched it all the way through!

[@HarshKumar_tcg]

This was the format that got me into competitive yugioh. I know Edison is really popular but if they brought back dedicated 2011 Tengu Plant format tournaments at a YCS or my locals I may stop playing advanced format altogether.

[@dogguytft6165]

I get crazy amounts of nostalgia watching these videos. Thank you so much for putting them out.

[@YGOHistory]

No problem! I am glad to hear you're enjoying them.

[@MojoProJoe]

That trip to Toronto was our first trip together!

[@YGOHistory]

Heck yeah!

[@MojoProJoe]

@@YGOHistory the first of many!

[@Zaitech325]

You were my absolute favorite player from back in the day. Glad to see you back making legacy vids.

[@YGOHistory]

I really appreciate the kind words!

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

My favorite year of yugioh, the one where I started competitive play. You and all the pro players were true inspirations back in the day. I can't wait to try and bring plant format back!

[@YGOHistory]

Glad to hear it!

[@MirageUchiha]

I remember when Billy Brake won back to back wit Tengu Plants. That was crazy. --- I played my Agent's of Chaos deck and won a few locals (about 35-40 people). Also, I rocked TenguPlants too and won smaller locals (8-10 people). I was in my prime. Good times, goooooood times. Lol

[@mushi1480]

Deliciously amazing this deep view of the Tengu Format. Thanks for the video Joe!

[@YGOHistory]

No problem!

[@biz5816]

I took second at YCS KC with basically this build, although it might have been Billy's. My dad passed a couple years ago and I often think about him being proud of that accomplishment, and him trying to cheer me up after dropping in finals. That warm memory might not exist if not for the massive collaboration effort you and others put in. It's ten years after the fact, but still wanted to say thank you. I also remember your dgz post calling the tempest magician in the side (it actually did win a round!). Great job with the series.

[@YGOHistory]

Thank you for taking the time to write this - it is clearly from the heart. I am glad my video could provide you with some trips down memory lane. I cannot for the life of me remember the purpose of Tempest. I know it was something you could summon - but was it just for time?

[@biz5816]

@@YGOHistoryIf I'm recalling correctly, it was to answer the final countdown decks that gained on popularity due to One Day Of Peace which released along side Rabbit and the Dinos. I think YCS KC was the first event that set was legal for.

[@YGOHistory]

@@biz5816 Ahhhhh yes. That would be it!

[@michaelbonnet590]

Holy flashback to dgz. Sad that such a resource no longer really exists in a centralized way.

[@fotoshooti2910]

This is the format that made me fall in love with this game. So many great memories. I really enjoyed the video and the amount of historical insight you put into it.

[@cfcblue8]

Damn, this is bringing back memories. Hard to believe this was 10 years ago.

[@YGOHistory]

Tell me about it!

[@sleepyygo]

Great video, been playing a bunch of this format recently and trying to get deeper into it, glad to see more content contributing to it

[@hopscotch8392]

Incredible video

[@zeratomanYGO]

Toronto 2011 was my first event and glimpse into competitive ygo. One of my favourite formats hands down. Also been enjoying the content keep it up :)

[@YGOHistory]

I definitely plan to keep it up! I really appreciate hearing the kind words.

[@figurephotofederation9315]

Best channel on youtube, its exactly the type of content I wanted from a channel.

[@Paktcg]

I’m a new player - starting around 2019. This is super informative and gave me dope insight into Ycs Toronto! I have recently started to play this format and videos like this is dope!

[@YGOHistory]

I have jumped into your stream a time or two before. I appreciate the kind words! Pre-2019 YGO is VERY different. Totally different mindset/skillset. I am glad you can draw information from these videos!

[@soyboyboytoy7867]

Man, this deck is what made me love yugioh. I kept playing plant synchro style stuff from the time they unbanned spore up until links came out. I got hit so with so most nostalgia I almost cried. Thanks, man.

[@parkourguyyy]

man, I really wish I had the money to play this deck and go to events when this was around. I always loved this deck, but always had to run darkworld over it, which i basically tailored to be be anti tengu plant. Now I have mirror decks built and play with friends

[@Talls8]

Love the history lesson about the leading up to YCS Toronto and interesting insight on the handtrap and caius differences for Columbus. Wish I was able to play this deck back in the day cause its so fun. Also debris was able to grab maxx c to make orient as well rather than just the tokens like you said. Honestly the T.G and Dark world deck seem pretty scary in retrospect, but you said you never played against Dark world at Columbus.

[@YGOHistory]

Yes - Debris+Maxx C works too. Dark Worlds were fairly well hated out at Columbus.

[@YuGiOhWaffle]

Love it king

[@premejon8300]

U can tell a real OG Yugi player by a couple things. OG Spellground Playmat Anime DeckBox (bonus points if it’s a double) Max rarity GERMAN cards. (For that sweet European ink saturation)

[@WaanyiLanguage]

One of my favourite and best formats. Please do a hat format video at some point I miss these good old days

[@YGOHistory]

100% on the list. I need to pick up a couple extra deck monsters for a full profile first.

[@WaanyiLanguage]

@@YGOHistory yes yes very good

[@RoanWitchArt]

I’ve always thought ‘you know, just because a card was put to one doesn’t change how strong it is. I wonder why people aren’t playing this card anymore.’ This deck is exactly that and I love it.

[@Circ00mspice]

The old xyz material ruling is making me wonder if the xyz mechanic was properly tested

[@GeorgiaDawgs41]

Poor Darkworld guy :(

[@YGOHistory]

I know :( 8-0 too.

[@GeorgiaDawgs41]

@@YGOHistory It'd be fun to see some show matches with different people who had success in any of the formats you're making videos on!

[@YGOHistory]

@@GeorgiaDawgs41 Maybe! I have some Troop Dupe format matches with Sean Montague that I will be uploading soon. Recorded this week.

[@TheRookYGO]

I loved playing with this deck also hated playing against it lol

[@YGO_Renaissance]

Great video, in my opinion the most fun format, decently skillful, lots of decks and variety, a lot of iconic cards. What more can you ask for really?

[@YGOHistory]

Not much more!

[@MrMirofl]

Do you think Tengu would've still seen play (in this deck) if it were semi limited at the time? (I'm aware that it was semi limited on the march 2012 banlist) and thanks for the history lesson :D I enjoy your channel and content!

[@YGOHistory]

I think so. It was still a good threat.

[@kinofchaos9085]

Dude this is so cool,if you made some matched with a friend on a simulator like dueling book or dueling nexus where its automated preferably latter that would be so awesome...and you would skyrokket on youtube.

[@bbabins45]

This is my favorite format ever. Loved that agent deck so much. Are you playing any modern Yugioh at all?

[@YGOHistory]

I was before COVID hit. I just started again around the end of December. I was able to get my invite about a week before COVID really hit.

[@bbabins45]

@@YGOHistory what brought you back to the game? What did you get your invite with?

[@YGOHistory]

@@bbabins45 Altergeists. I just always missed the game. Simple as that.

[@agent923]

I'd love to see an agent deck from this format too. Any profiles/decks that come to mind?

[@YGOHistory]

I’ll see what I can do!

[@tylerfederico9229]

I saw you play the x-sabers on paks video. Can I get your list or can you recommend a list for September 2011z

[@YGOHistory]

Whether or not this deck is good is another story... but I ran: 3 Emmersblade 3 Darksoul 2 Fulhelm 2 Boggart 2 Faultroll 2 Pashull 2 ECon 1 Book 1 Storm 1 Dark Hole 1 Pot of Duality 1 Reborn 3 Gottems 3 Fiendish Chain 2 Warning 2 BTH 2 DPrison 2 Needle Ceiling 1 Starlight Road 1 Judgment 1 Torrent 1 Dustshoot 1 Reinforced Truth

[@tylerfederico9229]

@@YGOHistory thx so much! keep up the good content

[@YuGiOhWaffle]

Joe, what is your favorite retro yugioh format of all time?

[@YGOHistory]

That is a great question. I am honestly not sure I can narrow it down to JUST one.... BUT if I was allowed to pick a top 5 it would likely include: Dark Hole/Reaper, Chaos Return, Goat, SJC Edison and HAT.

[@cesarsaborio3776]

Do you have Daniel Lamartina’s list? I play this format with friends, I found a list without the extra deck :(

[@YGOHistory]

infinite.tcgplayer.com/yugioh/deck/400356/

[@cesarsaborio3776]

I meant his Hero deck

[@sebastianzarate2775]

Are you going to do a video about the dino rabbit, inzektor, chaos dragon, wind-up etc. format?

[@sebastianzarate2775]

if so, that would be lit asf

[@YGOHistory]

@@sebastianzarate2775 I already profiled Dino-Rabbit. The others will eventually happen!

[@nova7747]

Why was Shooting Star no longer played in September as opposed to how popular it was in March? With so few tuners, would anyone ever use the effect to reveal 5 for extra attacks?

[@YGOHistory]

Very rarely. I just think space became a big issue. It was also a bit "win more." If you COULD go into Shooting Star - you PROBABLY could just already win.

[@Spawny]

What was the dark world player you mentioned that was 8-0 disqualified for? Is there a story behind it?

[@YGOHistory]

Brandon Wigley. Search his name - you should find the deck profile on here.

[@spotsthecat7913]

Great resume of 2011 Tengu Plants era. Say, Is this the first format that applies MR3, which remove Priority mechanic as well?

[@YGOHistory]

That happened the following year in the middle of the summer format. YCS Chicago was the first event without priority.

[@spotsthecat7913]

@@YGOHistory i see. What format was that? Wind ups?

[@YGOHistory]

@@spotsthecat7913 WU Rabbit Inzektor Chaos Dragon

[@spotsthecat7913]

@@YGOHistory oh..THAT era..Chaos Dragons with 3 Pre-Errata RED MD? That was brutal

[@YGOHistory]

@@spotsthecat7913 Most people ran 2 - and I thought the era was fine.

[@ChrisGiori]

JOE!!! long time no talk to buddy!

[@YGOHistory]

Heck yeah. Remember playing practice games before day 2 of the 2010 US Nationals? We sat next to each other for the player meetings of basically every event.

[@ChrisGiori]

@@YGOHistory Of course man! We were players meeting buddies 😂 Tony and I have actually been build a lot of older decks recently in real life. Trying to eventually get a bunch of us together and have an old school reunion and play a bunch of different decks

[@YGOHistory]

@@ChrisGiori I have two cardboard boxes with 9 total old formats!

[@ChrisGiori]

@@YGOHistory we have to get together soon and play lots of yugioh!

[@matteocurti7567]

For you, Side in Debunk in the mirror, is it a good choice? Why? For me, post side, the match became a Tk, Doomcaliber, sometimes CyD beatdown.

[@YGOHistory]

It depends on the player. Some players kept the Plant stuff in - and were less respectful of Maxx "C". I totally agree though. Some players were willing to play the grindy beatdown plan - some jammed One for One Dandy like Maxx "C" didn't exist.

[@CallMeNevermore]

Do you have a soft spot for foreign cards?

[@YGOHistory]

MOST of my older cards are foreign. I love collecting them.

[@CallMeNevermore]

@@YGOHistory That's awesome. They really do make the game funner to play.

[@darkglass3011]

I'm fond of Plant Synchro because they were from an era before archetypes became mainstream. With archetypes, they are purposely designed to not work well outside of their archetype circles, thus allowing Konami to control the power level of decks. I don't like archetypes because Konami can basically dictate how decks can be built and how powerful they can be. Plant Synchro was a player-made deck when the game was more free despite the smaller cardpool which is why I'm fond of and have much nostalgia for it. Deck innovation isn't exactly dead in modern Yu-Gi-Oh!, but it is definitely stunted. I've designed a deck that is inspired by Plant Synchro in that it may look cobbled together, but it is a player-made deck that works extremely well and I have a lot of pride in it. - First, it is a Highlander deck, so there is one copy of each card at most. - Second, I only play cards I like, so cards like Ash Blossom are not played in it. Even if it's good, I won't play it if I don't like it. - Third, I prioritize my playstyle. There's no point in playing it if I don't have fun with it. Victory with "good" decks that don't suit my playstyle or enjoyment just feels hollow. The result: This is my master deck that is capable of performing Fusion, Synchro, XYZ, and Link summons that isn't D/D/D, @Ignister, or any archetype that Konami designed. This is a deck that I can truly call my own. Someday, I want to see player innovation be as great as it was during the Plant Synchro era, and my master deck is a manifestation of that hope.