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* AdaptationalExpansion:
** The line-up of available cards is more extensive in this story compared to both the Anime and Manga, with cards being drawn from both TCG/OCG sets that have just been released or have yet to be released.
** Bastion gets his Fire Dragon.
** Several Anime Archetypes are expanded as well, notably the White Knight cards.


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* AdaptationExpansion:
** The line-up of available cards is more extensive in this story compared to both the Anime and Manga, with cards being drawn from both TCG/OCG sets that have just been released or have yet to be released.
** Bastion gets his Fire Dragon.
** Several Anime Archetypes are expanded as well, notably the White Knight cards.

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** ''Mindy'', of all people, is shown to be quite competent [[spoiler: when in the Society of Light. Potentially downplayed as she displays this competence during a Tag Duel and was noted to be playing support for Chazz.]]



** Several Anime Archetypes are expanded as well, notably the White Knight cards.



** Obelisk Blue - Miyuki, a friend of Alexis. Jin, a Freshman starting in Jaden's 2nd year. [[spoiler: Karyu later joins Obelisk Blue.]]

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** Obelisk Blue - Miyuki, a friend of Alexis. Jin, a Freshman starting in Jaden's 2nd year. Crimson, a student one year senior to Alexis. [[spoiler: Karyu later joins Obelisk Blue.]]



** [[spoiler: Mindy doesn't evade the grip of the Society of Light this time.]]

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** [[spoiler: Mindy doesn't evade the grip of the Society of Light this time. She's also an AdaptationalBadass.]]


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* StealthMentor: Crimson to Karyu in Part 2. [[spoiler: She talks him down from his RoaringRampageOfRevenge to let Alexis return to him when she's ready to.]]
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* BiTheWay: Bree [[spoiler: seems very interested in Alexis after being brainwashed.]]

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* BiTheWay: Bree [[spoiler: seems very interested in Alexis after being brainwashed.]]



** Similar to the Anime, Chazz and Alexis are both brainwashed into the Society of Light. [[spoiler: Unlike the Anime, Mindy is brainwashed too. Miyuki and Seika are brainwashed in back-to-back chapters.]]

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** Similar to the Anime, Chazz and Chazz, Alexis and Bastion are both brainwashed into the Society of Light. [[spoiler: Unlike the Anime, Mindy is and Blair are brainwashed too. Bree, Miyuki and Seika are brainwashed in back-to-back chapters.as well.]]



* FightingFromTheInside: Alexis [[spoiler: displays more resistance to the Light's brainwashing, often questioning her thoughts and drives while brainwashed.]]

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* FightingFromTheInside: Alexis [[spoiler: displays more resistance to the Light's brainwashing, often questioning her thoughts and drives while brainwashed. Culminates in a HeelRealization.]]


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* HeelRealization: [[spoiler: Alexis in Part 2 Chapter 26.]]


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* MyGodWhatHaveIDone: [[spoiler: Alexis after she brainwashes Bree.]]

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*** Losing to the Society of Light results in the loser [[BrainwashedAndCrazy joining them.]]



** Bree displays some of this, in spite of her iffy Win-Loss record. She can go toe-to-toe with the likes of Karyu and Alexis [[spoiler: even if she falls short on both counts.]]



* CantCatchUp: [[spoiler: Karyu learns this is what Alexis is afraid of and is what Reggie exploited to brainwash Alexis into the Society of Light.]]



** Bastion [[spoiler: is on the receiving end of one from Sartorius. [[DownplayedTrope Downplayed]] insofar that Bastion let himself lose.]]



* FightingFromTheInside: Alexis [[spoiler: displays more resistance to the Light's brainwashing, often questioning her thoughts and drives while brainwashed.]]



** Members of the Society of Light exhibit these as well.

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** Members of the Society of Light exhibit these as well. [[spoiler: The glow intensifies whenever they get serious.]]


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** Sartorius demonstrates these as well on Alexis at times.


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* LotusEaterMachine: The Light displays visions of desirable futures to [[spoiler: Alexis and Bastion to get/keep them loyal.]]
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* BalefulPolymorph: Alice [[spoiler: inflicts this on Bree in Chapter 16, alongside several other students.]]
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* BattleInTheCenterOfTheMind: Part 2 Chapter 17 is Jaden [[spoiler: struggling against Sartorius to avoid joining the Society of Light.]]



* HesBack: Jaden [[spoiler: finally works up the nerve to duel again in Part 2 Chapter 17.]]



** Syrus is the victim of another one in Chapter 24; [[spoiler: Camula has Vampire Vamp in her hand and Vampire Sorcerer in her graveyard and nothing Syrus has in his hand can withstand Vampire Vamp. So he can either make an all-or-nothing attack to try and defeat Camula or resign himself to defeat either immediately or slowly through attrition.]]

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** Syrus is the victim of another one in Chapter 24; [[spoiler: Camula has Vampire Vamp in her hand and Vampire Sorcerer in her graveyard and nothing Syrus has in his hand can withstand Vampire Vamp. So he can either make an all-or-nothing attack to try and defeat Camula or resign himself to defeat either immediately or slowly through attrition.]]
* ZombieInfectee: [[spoiler: Jaden is revealed to have been this at the end of Chapter 16. He gets better.
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** Similar to the Anime, Chazz and Alexis are both brainwashed into the Society of Light. [[spoiler: Unlike the Anime, Mindy is brainwashed too.]]

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** Similar to the Anime, Chazz and Alexis are both brainwashed into the Society of Light. [[spoiler: Unlike the Anime, Mindy is brainwashed too. Miyuki and Seika are brainwashed in back-to-back chapters.]]


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** Seika and her Predaplants count too.

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*** White Knightess - A sub-archetype of the anime-exclusive White Knights. These are used by Alexis as of Part 2, Chapter 14.



** Seika Kohinata is both present and presented as the Senior Year counterpart to Alexis. She also uses Predaplants instead of snakes.

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** Seika Kohinata is both present and presented as the Senior Year counterpart to Alexis. She also uses Predaplants instead of snakes. [[spoiler: She stays on as a Research Student in Part 2, looking to learn how to be a better role model before leaving the island.]]



*** [[spoiler: The Shadow Riders in general are also a lot more threatening/dangerous compared to their Anime counterparts. Particular mention for Abidos who isn't a [[FakeUltimateHero Fake Ultimate Duellist]] and instead lives up to the hype.]]

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*** [[spoiler: The Shadow Riders in general are also a lot more threatening/dangerous compared to their Anime counterparts. Particular mention for Abidos who isn't a [[FakeUltimateHero Fake Ultimate Duellist]] Duelist]] and instead lives up to the hype.]]


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** Not only does Chazz pull out his White Knight cards earlier in Part 2 as compared to the anime, but [[spoiler: Alexis gets her own White Knightess Subarchetype.]] White Veil also has gotten a bunch more OriginalGeneration support.

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** Similar to the Anime, Chazz and Alexis are both brainwashed into the Society of Light. [[spoiler: Unlike the Anime, Mindy is brainwashed too.]]
* BreakThemByTalking: Reggie does this to Alexis throughout the early half of Part 2. [[spoiler: Culminates in Reggie [[BrainwashedAndCrazy showing Alexis the Light.]]]]



* GlowingEyesOfDoom: Alice starts to exhibit these in Chapter 17.

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* GlowingEyesOfDoom: Alice starts to Alice, Nightshroud and Kagemaru all exhibit these.
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* MindControlEyes: Members of the Society of Light exhibit these. It's described as a faint, white glow.



* PragmaticAdaptation: Certain elements of the orginal GX are altered, removed or replaced.

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* PragmaticAdaptation: Certain elements of the orginal original GX are altered, removed or replaced.


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** [[spoiler: Mindy doesn't evade the grip of the Society of Light this time.]]

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** Bastion vs Wisteria. [[spoiler: Bastion doesn't take a single hit or lose a single monster. His opening hand also had not one but ''TWO'' Kaijus.]]



* DiskOneFinalBoss: A couple of examples.
** Camula has this vibe for early Part 1, being TheStarscream to Nightshroud.
** [[spoiler: Tragoedia as the BigBad of Part 1.]]
** Zane, similar to the anime, is Jaden's final opponent in Part 1.



** Jaden's roster of Elemental HERO cards is wider initially and carries both cards that originated in the manga and are part of newer support. His initial ace, for example, is Elemental HERO Sunrise. [[spoiler: He also has Yubel.]]

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** Jaden's roster of Elemental HERO cards is wider initially and carries both cards that originated in the manga and are part of newer support. His initial ace, for example, is Elemental HERO Sunrise. Furthermore, as confirmed in Part 2, Jaden also learned how to duel from Koyo and Midori Hibiki while in Hospital. [[spoiler: He also has Yubel.]]
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* TheCorrupter: [[spoiler: The Light does this to Zane after his defeat against Aster in Part 2. According to the author he isn't brainwashed but is feeling its influence.]]
** [[Videogame/YuGiOhTagForceSeries Bright appears in Chapter 12. Wisteria and Andrea are both among Alice's victims along with Bright]].

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** [[Videogame/YuGiOhTagForceSeries Bright appears in Chapter 12. Wisteria and Andrea are both among Alice's victim's along with Bright.]]
* TheCorrupter: [[spoiler: The Light does this to Zane after his defeat against Aster in Part 2.2 which eventually leads his transformation into Hell Kaiser. According to the author he isn't brainwashed but is feeling its influence.]]
** [[Videogame/YuGiOhTagForceSeries Bright appears in Chapter 12. Wisteria and Andrea are both among Alice's victims along with Bright]].
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* TheCorrupter: [[spoiler: The Light does this to Zane after his defeat against Aster in Part 2. According to the author he isn't brainwashed but is feeling its influence.]]
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* BigDamnHeroes: [[spoiler: Yubel. Twice. The first was saving Jaden from Tragoedia. The second was TakingTheBullet after Jaden's loss to Aster Phoenix.]]


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* TakingTheBullet: [[spoiler: Yubel for Jaden in Part 2, Chapter 8.]]


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** Tragoedia attempts this with Jaden. [[spoiler: Yubel stops him.]]
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** Aster vs Zane in Part 2 Chapter 7: [[spoiler: Zane doesn't even land a hit on Aster this time round.]]


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* DidYouJustPunchOutCthulhu: Bastion's reaction to [[spoiler: Aster defeating Zane in an utter CurbStompBattle]].


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** [[spoiler: Zane's cards turn blank after he loses to Aster.]]

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** Karyu vs Reggie in Part 2, Chapter 3. [[spoiler: Once he unveils just how strong his Zombie World deck's recovery game is, Reggie doesn't last the turn.]]



* DarkIsNotEvil: Karyu, who is shown to be a nice guy even to Blue Uniform ''Chazz'', uses DARK Machine monsters.

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* DarkIsNotEvil: Karyu, who is shown to be a nice guy even to Blue Uniform ''Chazz'', uses DARK Machine monsters. [[spoiler: Carries over to his Zombie World deck.]]



* FixingTheGame: Karyu's Deck uses a lot of Coin Tosses...but he also includes lots of ways to ensure he gets something even if he nominally loses.

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* FixingTheGame: Karyu's Deck initial deck uses a lot of Coin Tosses...but he also includes lots of ways to ensure he gets something even if he nominally loses.

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Part 1, known as ''Sacred Shadows'' can be read [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/30398280/chapters/74943708 here]]. Part 2's name was revealed at the end of Part 1 to be ''Lament of Light''.

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Part 1, known as 1 of the Series, adapting Season 1 of the Anime, is dubbed ''Sacred Shadows'' Shadows''. Part 2 of the series, adapting Season 2 of the Anime, is dubbed ''Lament of Light''.

The series
can be read [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/30398280/chapters/74943708 here]]. Part 2's name was revealed at the end of Part 1 to be ''Lament of Light''.
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** Obelisk Blue - Miyuki, a friend of Alexis.

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** Obelisk Blue - Miyuki, a friend of Alexis. Jin, a Freshman starting in Jaden's 2nd year. [[spoiler: Karyu later joins Obelisk Blue.]]
** Exchange Students - Alfimi Lucreize, the Highest Ranking Girl in North Academy.


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*** Ultimate Necrofear - Summoned by banished both Dark Necrofear and Curse Necrofear. Used by Tragoedia.
* PervertRevengeMode: Reggie to Alfimi.

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Part 1, known as ''Sacred Shadows'' can be read [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/30398280/chapters/74943708 here]].

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Part 1, known as ''Sacred Shadows'' can be read [[https://archiveofourown.org/works/30398280/chapters/74943708 here]].
here]]. Part 2's name was revealed at the end of Part 1 to be ''Lament of Light''.



** Chapter 42: [[Tragoedia intends to rip out Jaden's soul and feed it to the Sacred Beasts.]]

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** Chapter 42: [[Tragoedia [[spoiler: Tragoedia intends to rip out Jaden's soul and feed it to the Sacred Beasts.]]


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** [[spoiler: TheStinger in Chapter 45 heavily implies that Aster, Sarina and Reggie are all brainwashed by Sartorius prior to the events of Part 2.]]


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** [[spoiler: Downplayed by Jaden in Chapter 45 - He does take out all of Zane's Life Points in one move...but that move results in a Draw.]]


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* ShipperOnDeck: Zane is this to Karyu and Alexis. [[spoiler: They become an OfficialCouple.]]


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* TheStinger: Part 1 - [[spoiler: Sartorius is planning to make his move on Duel Academy as Sarina, Reggie and Aster kneel to him.]]
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** Chapter 34: Nightshroud [[spoiler: turns those he defeats into cards, including the likes of Seika, Bastion, Chazz and Alexis.]]
*** As for Karyu [[spoiler: Nightshroud is happy to just kill him during their duel.]]
** Chapter 42: [[Tragoedia intends to rip out Jaden's soul and feed it to the Sacred Beasts.]]


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** [[spoiler: Reggie Mackenzie is confirmed to be coming to the island in the 2nd year...and she's caught the interest of one Sartorius...]]


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* KnightOfCerebus: Nightshroud is this. He [[spoiler: defeats 4 of 7 of the New Key Keepers in quick succession, including Alexis, and nearly defeats (and kills) Karyu.]]


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* VillainousBreakdown: [[spoiler: Both Tragoedia and Nightshroud suffer from these.]]
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** Chapter 33: [[spoiler: Banner and Nightshroud duel to the death. Nightshroud wins.]]


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* KilledOffForReal: [[spoiler: Camula and Banner are utterly consumed by the Shadows after losing Shadow Games.]]


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* RedemptionEqualsDeath: [[spoiler: Poor Banner...]]


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** Banner attempts this with Nightshroud in Chapter 33. [[spoiler: Unfortunately, Nightshroud's set card gave him just enough Life Points to survive...]]
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** [[spoiler: The Supreme King is mentioned by Abidos during his duel with Jaden. As is his Winged Guardian...]]


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*** [[spoiler: The Shadow Riders in general are also a lot more threatening/dangerous compared to their Anime counterparts. Particular mention for Abidos who isn't a [[FakeUltimateHero Fake Ultimate Duellist]] and instead lives up to the hype.]]
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** Chapter 31: Losing a Shadow Game to Abidos [[spoiler: results in him sealing your soul into an obelisk while your body acts as his servant.]]


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** [[spoiler: Abidos is no longer a FakeUltimateHero of the Dueling World and is instead every bit the Powerful Pharaoh he was hyped up to be.]]


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** [[spoiler: Abidos is named twice by Luna prior to his appearance as a Shadow Rider, hinting at both his return...and his first on-screen opponent.]]
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** [[spoiler: Karyu vs Zane in Chapter 30. Zane even discards [[SignatureMove Power Bond]] to show how little threat Karyu posed to him.]]


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** [[spoiler: How Zane defeats Karyu in Chapter 30; using Karyu's own Gun Dragons as Materials for Chimeratech Fortress Dragon.]]


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** Zane [[spoiler: does this to Karyu in Chapter 30, using Chimeratech Fortress Dragon. Doubles with HoistByHisOwnPetard.]]
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* TheDreaded: Nightshroud [[spoiler: to both Camula and Tania.]]


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* PunchClockVillain: [[spoiler: Tania is revealed to be this.]]
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** [[DowplayedTrope Downplayed]] in Chapter 28 where losing to Tania [[spoilers: means she will take her opponent as either her own husband or as a husband for another Amazon.]]

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** [[DowplayedTrope [[DownplayedTrope Downplayed]] in Chapter 28 where losing to Tania [[spoilers: [[spoiler: means she will take her opponent as either her own husband or as a husband for another Amazon.]]
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* AbductionIsLove: How Tania operates in Re-GX. [[spoiler: This time round, she's not just chasing her own husband but husbands for other Amazons too.]]


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** [[DowplayedTrope Downplayed]] in Chapter 28 where losing to Tania [[spoilers: means she will take her opponent as either her own husband or as a husband for another Amazon.]]


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* AlasPoorVillain: Camula and David get this treatment [[spoiler: because they genuinely loved each other and David had to watch Camula [[DiedInYourArmsTonight be devoured by the Shadows in his arms]].]]


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** Tania vs Chazz ''and'' Bastion in Chapter 28. [[spoiler: She takes no damage at all during the duel, despite facing them both at once.]]


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* FriendlyEnemy: Tania to the Students at Duel Academy.
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** Camula's Vampire Vamp also uses this; equipping her opponent's monsters to raise it's attack when summoned.


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** Bree dabbles in this in Chapter 27, wearing nothing more than a bra and chaps.
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** Bree vs [[spoiler: David]] in Chapter 27. The Slifer Girl delivers a [[OneHitKill One-Turn Kill]].
*** [[DownplayedTrope Downplayed]] earlier in the chapter with Karyu vs Bastion. Bastion makes some good plays...but Karyu, [[IAmNotLeftHanded even when tasked with using an unfamiliar deck]], manages to keep in control of the duel from nearly start to finish.


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** [[spoiler: Synchro Summoning appears for the first time in Chapter 27.]]

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** Jaden vs Jasmine in Chapter 26. Despite being able to stop Jaden's signature FinishingMove with Elemental HERO Sunrise, Jasmine still can't do anything against Jaden's recovery game, leading to a OneHitKill on Jaden's next turn.



* HeadsIWinTailsYouLose: Karyu's Gun Dragon Deck runs off this, with Karyu either have contingencies for bad tosses or cards that amplify his good ones.
** [[ParodiedTrope Parodied]] in Chapter 26 with the duel between Jaden and Jasmine. If Jasmine won, she got to spend the night in Jaden's room. If Jaden won, he got to have her spend the night in his room.
* HeadsOrTails: Karyu's Deck involves a lot of Coin Tossing. [[FixingTheGame And a lot of cards that give him bonuses regardless of the result...]]



* HeadsIWinTailsYouLose: Karyu's Gun Dragon Deck runs off this, with Karyu either have contingencies for bad tosses or cards that amplify his good ones.
* HeadsOrTails: Karyu's Deck involves a lot of Coin Tossing. [[FixingTheGame And a lot of cards that give him bonuses regardless of the result...]]


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* MarshmallowHell: [[spoiler: [[DownplayedTrope Downplayed]] in Chapter 26 between Miyuki and Syrus.]]


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* OneHitKill: A few examples.
** An interesting case of Bree vs Alice [[spoiler: due to Bree attacking into Zoma the Spirit with a Quintet Magician.]]
** Jaden pulls on off later in his duel against Jasmine in Chapter 26.

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* AloofBigBrother: Zane to Syrus.

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* AloofBigBrother: Zane to Syrus. [[spoiler: He'll still have Camula devoured by the Shadows to save him, though.]]


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* HumiliationConga: Camula experiences this in her duel with [[spoiler: Zane]] in Chapter 25.


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** Zane does this twice in quick succession to [[spoiler: Camula]] in Chapter 25.


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** [[spoiler: Zane defeats Camula in Chapter 25.]]

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