Subject: Top 3 cards to look forward to in Labyrinth of Nightmare...

A lot of people are looking forward to the new expansion, set to be 
released in February 2003, and I for one, want to know how Upper Deck is 
going to handle this. There are quite a few cards in this set in Japan that 
have already been released in America, but knowing them, they'll probably 
just re-release them with new artwork, lazy bums :-)

Anyways, I wanted to take the liberty of putting everyone on notice as to 
what, in my opinion, are the 3 best cards to look out for in the expansion.

#1 - INFECTIOUS VIRUS: BLACK DUST
Equipment Magic
The equipped monster cannot attack.  At the end of its controller's second 
turn, the Monster is destroyed.  After this effect is successfully 
completed, return this card to your hand.

This is what I think Spellbinding Circle should have been like. But not 
only that, you get two more bonuses. The monster gets destroyed after 2 
turns, and you get to use the card all over again becuase it goes back to 
your hand! Imagine the possibilities! This is a good card to use against 
"Relinquished" or "Thousand Eyes Restrict". Speakinf of restrictions, 
expect this card to be limited to 1 card per deck as soon as it hits,. no 
question.

#2 - FUSION GATE
Field Magic
While this card is on the Field, the [Polymerization] card is not needed to 
fuse monsters.  Monsters being fused in this way are not put into the 
Cemetery, but removed from the game instead.

What in the hell was Upper Deck thinking by making Polymerization a 
Super-Rare card, anyways? *sighs* This card should do some justice, as 
there are going to be more powerful fusion monsters being released with the 
set also, but who can forget the ever popular "Black Skull Dragon"? But 
whenever they decide to release the BEUD fusion, all hell is gonna break 
loose. But in some weird way, they'll find a way to restrict this one, too.

#3 - IMPERIAL COMMAND
Permanent Trap
All Flip effects are negated.

If you're running a beatdown deck without a lot of flip-effect monsters, 
then this card could be a trump for you. All those Man-Eaters, Hane-Hanes, 
Magician of Faiths, Cyber Jars, etc. can be kissed goodbye with this card, 
and combine this with its cousing, Imperial Order, then you'll be near 
unstoppable....that is, until Jinzo comes out. Upper Deck needs to hire 
better translators...I mean, which do YOU like better, Jinzo or Android 
Psycho Shocker???

Well that concludes this portion of my tips. I will be back later with the 
top 3 cards to AVOID with this new expansion. Take care all....

--DarkBlazer
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