Decoy Dragon

Decoy Dragon was introduced in the Rise of the Dragon Lords Structure Deck, released by Konami in 2007. This set was designed to bolster the popularity of high-level Dragon-type monsters, providing players with accessible support cards to facilitate the summoning of powerful creatures that were previously difficult to field. As a Common-rarity card, it served as a functional utility piece meant to protect key assets during the early to mid-game phases of a duel.

The card features an effect that allows a player to special summon a Level 7 or higher Dragon-type monster from their graveyard when the Decoy Dragon is targeted for an attack. This design reflects the strategic shift of the mid-2000s toward graveyard-centric gameplay, where players utilized the discard pile as a secondary resource. The artwork, consistent with the aesthetic of the era, emphasizes the dragon's role as a diversionary tactic, and it was received by players as a niche but effective defensive tool for specialized Dragon-themed decks.