Gradius

Dark Beginning 1 DB1-EN199 • common

Set: Dark Beginning 1
Printing code: DB1-EN199
Rarity: Common
Card type: Normal monster
Attribute: Light
Level / Rank: 4
ATK: 1200
DEF: 800

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This common card from the Dark Beginning 1 set is a normal-monster that serves as a classic representation of the card game's early catalog. As a fundamental piece of the set, it allows players to build their decks using established, recurring staples of the game's core library.

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Gradius was released as part of the Dark Beginning 1 set in 2004, serving as a compilation that reprinted prominent cards from the earliest expansions of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game. The card features the titular ship from Konami’s iconic side-scrolling shoot 'em up series, which debuted in 1985. Its inclusion in the trading card game acts as a bridge between Konami’s legacy in arcade gaming and its foray into collectible card games, utilizing the game's recognizable aesthetic to appeal to nostalgic players.

The card was illustrated with a design consistent with the sprite work and promotional art of the Gradius series, emphasizing the Vic Viper spacecraft. While categorized as a Normal Monster, it is frequently associated with specialized support cards that reference the game's mechanics, such as Power Capsule. Upon its release, it was received primarily as a collectible nod to Konami’s corporate history, fitting into the era's broader strategy of cross-promoting established video game intellectual properties within the card game's growing card pool.

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