Artifact Labrys

Artifact Labrys was released in 2014 as part of the Primal Origin booster set for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game. The card is a member of the Artifact archetype, a series of light-attributed fairy monsters introduced during the Zexal era. These cards were designed with a unique mechanic where they can be set in the spell and trap zone and then special summoned during the opponent's turn, simulating a trap-like interaction that disrupts standard gameplay.

The thematic design of the Artifact series draws heavily from ancient mythological weapons, with the Labrys representing the double-headed axe associated with the Minoan civilization. While the common rarity of this specific card reflects its status as a utility piece within the larger Artifact engine rather than a chase rarity, the set as a whole was well-received by competitive players for introducing high-impact strategic options that influenced the tournament landscape of the mid-2010s.