Dark Scorpion - Cliff the Trap Remover

Dark Scorpion - Cliff the Trap Remover was originally introduced to the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game in early 2003 as part of the Legacy of Darkness expansion. It represents a key member of the 'Dark Scorpion' bandit group, a thematic archetype led by Don Zaloog. The card was designed to reflect the group's rogue-like utility, featuring an effect that allows players to destroy back-row cards upon dealing battle damage, a direct translation of the character's role as a trap specialist in the source material.

The Dark Revelation Volume 1 set, which includes this specific print, was released in 2005 as a comprehensive compilation set designed to reprint popular cards from earlier expansions. The card's aesthetic, illustrated by Konami's in-house studio, maintains the distinct, grit-filled art style characteristic of the early 2000s era of the game. While common in rarity, it remains a nostalgic touchstone for collectors focused on the thematic archetypes that defined the game's evolving mechanical complexity during its formative years.