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Des Koala
Starter Deck: Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's 2009 5DS2-EN011 • common
- Set
- Starter Deck: Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's 2009
- Printing code
- 5DS2-EN011
- Rarity
- Common
- Card type
- Effect monster
- Attribute
- Dark
- Level / Rank
- 3
- ATK
- 1100
- DEF
- 1800
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Where it came from
Des Koala was introduced to the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game as part of the Starter Deck: Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's 2009. This deck was designed to coincide with the launch of the 5D's anime series, providing new and returning players with a ready-to-play foundation that featured the then-new Synchro Summoning mechanic. As an effect monster, Des Koala was included to offer players a reliable way to inflict direct burn damage to an opponent’s life points based on the number of cards in their hand.
The card artwork features a distinctive, slightly menacing interpretation of a koala, consistent with the whimsical yet competitive design language often found in early-to-mid era Yu-Gi-Oh! monsters. It was illustrated to reflect the Beast-type aesthetic, balancing a cute subject matter with a disruptive gameplay ability. Upon release, it was regarded as a functional utility card within the starter deck ecosystem, appreciated for its straightforward application in casual play environments.
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