Djinn Releaser of Rituals

Djinn Releaser of Rituals was introduced in the 2009 set Stardust Overdrive, a booster pack that expanded on the Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's era of the card game. It was released during a period where Konami sought to revitalize Ritual Summoning mechanics by providing dedicated support monsters that could be banished from the graveyard to fulfill tribute requirements, effectively streamlining a summoning process that had previously been resource-intensive.

The card was designed to function as a strategic pivot for Ritual decks, specifically by imposing a restrictive effect that prevented the opponent from conducting Special Summons while the Ritual Monster it facilitated remained on the field. While its artwork reflects the dark, mystical aesthetic typical of the 'Djinn' archetype, the card's notoriety grew significantly in competitive play years later, eventually leading to its prohibition in various tournament formats due to the oppressive nature of its lockdown mechanic.