Despair from the Dark

Speed Duel: Trials of the Kingdom SBTK-EN018 • common

Set: Speed Duel: Trials of the Kingdom
Printing code: SBTK-EN018
Rarity: Common
Card type: Effect monster
Attribute: Dark
Level / Rank: 8
ATK: 2800
DEF: 3000

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Despair from the Dark originated in the classic Yu-Gi-Oh! era as a powerful monster that Special Summons itself from the Graveyard if discarded by an opponent’s card effect. Its inclusion in Speed Duel: Trials of the Kingdom offers players a chance to utilize this legacy card within the streamlined Speed Duel format.

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Despair from the Dark originally debuted in the early 2000s within the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game's core sets, emerging from the popular 'Pharaonic Guardian' booster pack. It was designed as an undead-type monster featuring a dark, macabre aesthetic that aligned with the grim themes of early supernatural card designs. The monster's primary mechanic rewards players for discarding it from the hand to the graveyard, a strategy that aimed to provide tactical utility in deck types centered on graveyard manipulation.

The version included in 'Speed Duel: Trials of the Kingdom' (SBTK-EN018) is a reprint tailored for the Speed Duel format, which emphasizes a faster, more streamlined playstyle compared to the standard game. This common-rarity card maintains the original artwork and effect, serving as a functional piece for collectors and players looking to build themed decks. Its inclusion in this specific set reflects the ongoing effort by Konami to introduce classic monster cards into the modern, simplified format.

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