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Gem-Turtle
Photon Shockwave PHSW-EN093 • super-rare
- Set
- Photon Shockwave
- Printing code
- PHSW-EN093
- Rarity
- Super rare
- Card type
- Effect monster
- Attribute
- Earth
- Level / Rank
- 4
- ATK
- 0
- DEF
- 2000
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Where it came from
Gem-Turtle was released as part of the Photon Shockwave booster set in 2011, serving as a support card for the Gem-Knight archetype. This archetype, introduced during the Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal era, focused on utilizing earth-attribute monsters and fusion summoning mechanics to overwhelm the opponent. The card reflects the distinct visual identity of the Gem-Knight series, which centers on monsters embedded with crystalline structures.
The card was designed to facilitate deck consistency by allowing players to search their deck for Gem-Knight fusion spells when the monster is flipped face-up. While it functions as a functional utility piece within its specific archetype, it remains a product of the mid-2010s card design philosophy that prioritized specific engine building and resource management. It is widely recognized by collectors of this era for its distinct super-rare foiling, which distinguishes it from the more common versions of cards within the Photon Shockwave set.
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