Gladiator Beast Dragases

Gladiator Beast Dragases was released in the 2018 Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game expansion Cybernetic Horizon. It serves as a Link Monster representation of the Gladiator Beast archetype, a theme originally introduced in the Gladiator's Assault set. The card was designed to modernize the archetype's playstyle, which traditionally relies on tagging monsters in and out of the field, by providing a form of battle protection that prevents the opponent from activating effects during the Damage Step.

The visual design of Dragases draws from the aesthetic traditions of the Gladiator Beast series, which blends ancient Roman combat themes with bestial, chimeric creature designs. As a Link Monster, it was conceptualized to offer essential utility for the archetype within the Link Summoning era of the game. Upon its release, it was received by competitive players as a necessary support piece for Gladiator Beast decks, appreciated primarily for its ability to secure safe attacks in an increasingly complex game state.