Round 14 of the World Chanpionships saw a titanic matchup between Hall of Famer Olivier Ruel and certain Hall of Famer — once he becomes eligible in two years — Masashi Oiso.

Olivier was playing Gifts Rock with Loam while Oiso was playing a Faeries deck that was not playing any Bitterblossoms. Instead he was sporting full sets of Vendillion Clique and Glen Elendra Archmage and a singleton Azami Lady of Scrolls.

That Lady of Scrolls was the difference maker in the deciding game of the match as Olivier disruption could not outpace the card advantage of Azami.

With four rounds left to play Oiso was 11-3 and in great shape to make a run at his 7th Top 8. Hot on his heels — and also in the Feature Match area –was Kenji Tsumura looking to secure his 6th Top 8. Perhaps they could also settle the debate as to the identity of the best Japanese player in the history of the game.