Call of the Haunted

Call of the Haunted was first introduced to the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game in 2002 as a staple trap card, originally appearing in the Pharaoh's Servant expansion. Its design centers on the revival of fallen creatures, serving as a fundamental tool for players to replenish their field presence. By allowing a player to target a monster in their graveyard and summon it in face-up attack position, the card became an immediate fixture in competitive play, favored for its versatility and its ability to turn the tide of a duel during an opponent's turn.

The version from the 2005 Structure Deck: Dragon's Roar, numbered SD1-EN021, reflects the card's integration into themed starter sets designed to introduce players to dragon-centric strategies. While the artwork remains consistent across its various printings, the common rarity in this structure deck made the card highly accessible to a broader audience of casual players. Its enduring design, featuring a hauntingly gothic aesthetic, has made it one of the most recognizable and frequently reprinted trap cards in the game's history.