Gladiator Beast Darius

Phantom Darkness PTDN-EN031 • common

Set: Phantom Darkness
Printing code: PTDN-EN031
Rarity: Common
Card type: Effect monster
Attribute: Earth
Level / Rank: 4
ATK: 1700
DEF: 300

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As an effect-monster found in the Phantom Darkness set, Gladiator Beast Darius relies on its unique ability to interact with the graveyard to maintain momentum on the field. Because this card is a common rarity, it serves as an accessible foundation for players building a cohesive strategy around its specific monster archetype.

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Gladiator Beast Darius was released in the 2008 set Phantom Darkness, a pivotal expansion in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game that significantly expanded the capabilities of the Gladiator Beast archetype. Designed to synergize with the deck's central mechanic of 'tagging out' at the end of the Battle Phase, Darius was crafted to provide critical graveyard utility by allowing players to Special Summon a Gladiator Beast monster from their graveyard, facilitating quick recovery and board presence.

The card’s artwork reflects the gladiatorial aesthetic typical of the series, featuring a fierce, armored lion-like warrior. As a common rarity card, it was widely accessible to players during the era, becoming a staple tool in competitive Gladiator Beast builds that dominated high-level play throughout the late 2000s. Its design remains a hallmark of the archetype's balanced yet aggressive strategy, favoring tactical recursion over raw power.

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