Rafli Attar Ricco

Champion
BWC2015 World Finals
Jan 9, 2016 | Tokyo, Japan
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2nd Place
BWC2015 Asia-Oceania Continental Championship
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Champion
BWC2015 Indonesia Regional Qualifier
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Interview Date:

January 9, 2016
Bushiroad Office, Tokyo, Japan

Congratulations! Can you tell us more about yourself?

I am from Indonesia and I live in Jakarta. I play Cardfight!! Vanguard at least twice a week. Besides that I enjoy playing basketball.

How are you feeling right now?

I’m really happy. But I was actually really nervous just now. It’s the World Finals after all, especially because the final match was broadcasted. All my friends from school, the card shop, and the Cardfight!! Vanguard community told me that they were watching.

What do you think about your games/opponents earlier?

I think I was really lucky that I got the cards I needed very early. Simon, my opponent in the finals was really strong so I was feeling nervous. He could remember all my cards from our earlier fight during the Swiss rounds!

Do you have a favorite card that you think has contributed to your victory?

Flash Ripple, Odysseus. It’s a really great card. It made all my combos work. It’s only a Rare but it’s so good.

Can you share how did you prepare for the World Finals?

Oh, I actually did not prepare much. I arrived in Japan last week to do some shopping and visit the card shops. I only prepared my deck and write my deck list at 1 o’clock in the morning today. It was quite last-minute though 🙂

What is your strategy for your fights?

I play a rush deck. So when my opponents are playing Grade 3, I will still play Grade 2 Vanguard. When their damage reaches four, only then will I ride my Grade 3. So my Grade 2 is the strength.

What do you think about the event here in Japan?

It’s really fun! Of course, it’s the World Finals. The other players are really enthusiastic when they talk to me about my deck.

What are you going to do later after the event?

I’ll fly home and go to school on Monday. I will continue playing with the shop community on weekends as usual.

Are you going to attend the tournament again next year?

Yes, I will attend the upcoming Bushiroad Spring Fest, and also the Bushiroad World Championship 2016. I hope I can come to Japan and win again, of course =P.

Do you have any word of advice for players who want to play better?

Just play a lot, practice, and hope for the best!

Anything else do you wish to say?

Thank you for my friends, parents, and teacher for their support!