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Escalation of the Monarchs
Primal Origin PRIO-EN089 • super-rare
- Set
- Primal Origin
- Printing code
- PRIO-EN089
- Rarity
- Super rare
- Card type
- Trap
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Where it came from
Escalation of the Monarchs was released in 2014 as part of the Primal Origin booster set for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game. Designed to provide support for the long-standing Monarch archetype, this continuous trap card was introduced to allow players to Tribute Summon during their opponent's turn. The intent behind its design was to grant the Monarch monsters, which traditionally required standard turn sequencing, a more reactive and disruptive role in competitive play.
The card features artwork that references the thematic evolution of the Monarch characters, depicting them in a state of heightened tactical readiness. Within the context of the game's meta, it was received as a significant utility card for deck archetypes focused on Tribute Summoning. Its release solidified the consistency of Monarch-themed decks by facilitating the activation of monster effects at opportune moments during the opponent's transition between phases.
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