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Caius the Shadow Monarch
Premium Gold PGLD-EN066
- Set
- Premium Gold
- Printing code
- PGLD-EN066
- Card type
- Effect monster
- Attribute
- Dark
- Level / Rank
- 6
- ATK
- 2400
- DEF
- 1000
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Where it came from
Caius the Shadow Monarch first debuted in the 2008 set Light of Destruction, quickly becoming a staple in competitive Yu-Gi-Oh! due to its ability to banish any card on the field upon tribute summoning. The card is a central figure in the Monarch archetype, a series of monsters that prioritize tribute summoning to trigger powerful field-clearing effects. Its design, featuring a dark, armored figure wreathed in shadows, aligns with the gothic and high-fantasy aesthetic characteristic of the series, emphasizing its role as a controller of the battlefield.
The Premium Gold edition, released in 2014, represented a departure from traditional card aesthetics by introducing the Gold Rare technology to the Western market. This printing of Caius utilized gold-colored foil on the card borders, text, and artwork frame, creating a premium feel intended to appeal to both collectors and tournament players. By bringing this iconic card into a luxury finish, Konami sought to highlight the status of 'Monarch' monsters as legendary entities within the game's expansive history.
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