Goblin King

Ancient Sanctuary AST-031 • common

Set: Ancient Sanctuary
Printing code: AST-031
Rarity: Common
Card type: Effect monster
Attribute: Dark
Level / Rank: 1
ATK: 0
DEF: 0

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As a common effect-monster found within the Ancient Sanctuary set, the Goblin King serves as a fundamental piece of card-based strategy. Its presence in this collection highlights the foundational mechanics that allow for interactive gameplay between effect-based monsters.

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The Goblin King card was released in the Ancient Sanctuary booster set, which debuted in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game in early 2004. This set marked a significant expansion for the game, introducing the Fairy-type support and several distinct monster archetypes that shifted the strategic landscape of the period. The card was designed as a common-rarity effect monster, intended to reward players for building decks focused on specific monster types like Fiends, reflecting the game's shift toward more synergistic deck-building strategies during the mid-2000s.

The illustration for the Goblin King reflects the dark, high-fantasy aesthetic characteristic of early Konami card artwork, emphasizing the character's dominance over his kin. As a common card, it was widely available to players upon release, serving as a staple inclusion for those experimenting with Fiend-based deck compositions. While it never reached the competitive heights of top-tier tournament cards, it remains a recognized piece of the game's expansive early history, valued by collectors for its role in the aesthetic development of the Ancient Sanctuary set.

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