Curse of Dragon

Dark Beginning 1 DB1-EN123 • common

Set: Dark Beginning 1
Printing code: DB1-EN123
Rarity: Common
Card type: Normal monster
Attribute: Dark
Level / Rank: 5
ATK: 2000
DEF: 1500

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As a normal monster, this card represents a classic foundational element of gameplay that relies on raw power rather than complex activated effects. Its inclusion in this specific set offers a grounded look at the early card pool, making it a nostalgic piece for those who appreciate the essential history of the game.

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Curse of Dragon was originally introduced to the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game as a core card in the early release sets, designed to reflect the iconic dragon-type monsters utilized by Yugi Muto in the animated series. As a high-level normal monster, it served as a fundamental aggressive unit, often combined with the Gaia the Fierce Knight card to perform a fusion summon into Gaia the Dragon Champion.

The Dark Beginning 1 set, released in 2004, acted as a comprehensive reprint collection intended to make foundational cards more accessible to players. The artwork for Curse of Dragon, consistent with the original Japanese release, features a skeletal, undead dragon aesthetic that emphasizes its dark attribute. Upon its debut and subsequent reprinting in sets like Dark Beginning 1, it was widely recognized as a nostalgic centerpiece of early competitive play.

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