Maliss can't always make pre-5 summon Apo without killing their combo. It's like a pretty specific line because you have to sacrifice the ability to make the link-2 that can search Backup @ignis (basically you only go for this line if you hard drew Backup). You can actually stop them after they've revived the red Link-3 with Nib. It's the thing that a lot of ppl did to stop Maliss in the TCG.
Also Splash Mage locks them into Cyberse, which also kills the Apo line.
Currently Apo is more of a win-more in @Ignis Maliss. It's what you make when you've got an absolutely cracked hand. You almost always go for the Link-5 + Firewall atm cuz making Apo is difficult esp if they're interrupting you.
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