Tayfun Bayraktar

About:

Starting his tournament career with a second place finish at the first YCS he ever entered, Tayfun has since taken many different roles in the Yu-Gi-Oh! community. He wants to bring you in-depth content about the competitive scene, new product releases, and the financial side of YGO.

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Interview: Sebastian's 8-0 Prank-Kids Deck from LCS XII

Tayfun Bayraktar | 2021-04-13

This past weekend, Prank-Kids took the highest number of top cut spots at the Luxury Championship Series XII event. Sebastian Zimmermann started 8-0 into the tournament and finished the Swiss portion in first place. He joins us for an interview to share his experience and his insight!

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Staples Support Your Wallet

Tayfun Bayraktar | 2021-03-30

Highly valued staple cards are the best solution for players from a financial standpoint. It is a common misconception that the game would be cheaper overall if all staple cards were printed into oblivion. Let's look at examples from recent products to make the case in favor of expensive staples.

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Box Math: The Expected Value of Phantom Rage

Tayfun Bayraktar | 2021-03-15

Should you buy a sealed box or directly pick up your desired singles instead? A sheer ideological debate divides the Yu-Gi-Oh! player base. This article will give you a framework that allows you to calculate the expected value of your pulls and help you make more informed decisions in the future.

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