Berserk Dragon

The Berserk Dragon was released in the 2004 Dark Crisis expansion for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game. As part of the transition into the early competitive era, Dark Crisis introduced several high-level monsters that required specific ritual or tribute conditions to summon. This card specifically depicts a skeletal, undead dragon—a hallmark aesthetic of the game's dark fantasy art style—and serves as an upgraded form of the Bone Temple of the Sky, requiring the ritual spell A Deal with Dark Ruler to bring it to the field.

The design of the card reflects the influence of Kazuki Takahashi’s original vision for the franchise, where gothic horror and mythical beasts were central to the card aesthetics. As a Super Rare card in the DCR set, it became a notable piece for collectors focusing on early-era monster design. While its high-cost ritual mechanics made it difficult to use in competitive tournament play, it remains a recognized artifact of the mid-2000s card pool, celebrated for its detailed, macabre illustration.