Gendo the Ascetic Monk

2017 Mega-Tin Mega Pack MP17-EN023 • common

Set: 2017 Mega-Tin Mega Pack
Printing code: MP17-EN023
Rarity: Common
Card type: Effect monster
Attribute: Water
Level / Rank: 4
ATK: 300
DEF: 1800

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As an effect-monster, this card provides specific tactical utility that can influence the flow of a game. While its common rarity makes it a frequent find for collectors, it remains a meaningful component for those looking to round out their set from this particular collection.

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Gendo the Ascetic Monk was introduced as part of the 2017 Mega-Tin Mega Pack, a compilation set designed to reprint popular cards from the previous year's booster expansions. This card originally debuted in the Dimension of Chaos core set, serving as a tactical effect monster intended to disrupt specific playstyles by limiting the number of special summons each player could perform. Its inclusion in the 2017 Mega-Tin provided players with a more accessible way to acquire this defensive tool for their side decks.

The card's design features an illustration of a stoic, robed figure whose aesthetic aligns with the recurring spiritual and mystical motifs found within the Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game. Mechanically, the card was developed to serve as a disruption piece against combo-heavy decks, forcing opponents to moderate their resource expenditure. While it never achieved the status of a format-defining staple, it remains a recognized example of the game's ongoing focus on interactive, floodgate-style monster effects.

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