B.E.S. Crystal Core

Cybernetic Revolution CRV-EN021 • super-rare

Set: Cybernetic Revolution
Printing code: CRV-EN021
Rarity: Super rare
Card type: Effect monster
Attribute: Water
Level / Rank: 5
ATK: 2100
DEF: 1000

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The B.E.S. Crystal Core is a notable representative of the B.E.S. archetype, a series based on the classic arcade game Gradius. As a Super Rare card from the 2005 Cybernetic Revolution set, it is favored by collectors for its distinct connection to Konami's history in both video games and trading card development.

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The B.E.S. Crystal Core was released in 2005 as part of the Cybernetic Revolution booster set, a landmark expansion in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game that introduced the Cyber Dragon archetype and significantly shifted the game's competitive pace. As a member of the B.E.S. (Battleship) sub-archetype, the card was modeled after the ships found in Konami's classic Gradius video game series, serving as a nostalgic tribute to the company’s arcade history.

The design of the Crystal Core was intended to mechanically represent the shielding systems found in the original shoot-'em-up games, utilizing 'counters' to simulate damage absorption. While the B.E.S. cards were lauded for their intricate, sci-fi mechanical aesthetics and thematic loyalty to the source material, they were generally viewed by the competitive community as underpowered compared to the explosive speed of the Cyber Dragon cards also featured in the set, relegating the Crystal Core to a favorite among casual players and fans of the Gradius franchise.

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