Evilswarm Hraesvelg

Evilswarm Hraesvelg was released in the 2013 set Hidden Arsenal 7: Knight of Stars. This collection was significant for bringing the 'Duel Terminal' lore to Western players, introducing the Evilswarm archetype—an antagonistic faction of corrupted, twisted versions of previous card characters. The design follows the theme of dark, armored, biomechanical warriors, with Hraesvelg specifically drawing its name from the giant eagle of Norse mythology, reimagined here as a sinister, insectoid-like combatant.

The artwork was produced by the creative teams at Konami as part of the overarching Hidden Arsenal series. Like many cards in the set, it utilized the specific foil technology associated with the Super Rare rarity, featuring a glossy finish that emphasized the metallic, dark color palette of the Evilswarm faction. At the time of release, it was received as a niche utility monster within the archetype, prized by players building competitive 'Swarm' decks for its ability to manipulate the graveyard and apply pressure on the field.