Ep. 12: Marucho’s strategic Capture the Flag victory unites rivals while Dan uncovers Mag Mel’s identity in New Vestroia.

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In New Vestroia, Wavern guides Dan and Drago to a cave to solve nightmare mysteries. Simultaneously, a Capture the Flag competition unfolds in the Dungeon arena. Marucho urges Paige and Rafe to avoid excessive battling, but they reject his advice. Shun advises Marucho that battling is necessary to stop chaos. Sellon contacts Mag Mel, anticipating that the event’s Chaos Energy will free him. Team Anubias distributes Bakugan to Robin, Jack, and Ben, with Anubias opting out. Shun defeats early challengers with Taylean. Ben confronts Rafe and Paige, leading to a clash involving Marucho and Tristar, who vanish in a wave. Shun battles Soon and Chris, enduring insults. Marucho, exhausted from planning a low-conflict route through the sewers, is ambushed by Jack. He uses Tristar’s ability to make Team Anubias attack each other, securing a win. Shun also prevails. At the temple, Sellon uses Braxion to defeat Tristar, but it was a distraction. Rafe and Paige retrieve the flag, winning for the Battle Brawlers. Marucho explains his strategy of reducing opponents and distracting Sellon. Rafe and Paige apologize and agree to train under Marucho. Meanwhile, Dan and Drago witness Mag Mel and Razenoid, receiving a yellow mark and learning of Code Eve.