Guardian Sphinx

Dark Beginning 2 DB2-EN224 • ultra-rare

Set: Dark Beginning 2
Printing code: DB2-EN224
Rarity: Ultra rare
Card type: Effect monster
Attribute: Earth
Level / Rank: 5
ATK: 1700
DEF: 2400

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As an ultra-rare effect monster, the Guardian Sphinx is a standout piece for any collection, prized for both its scarcity and its specific placement within the Dark Beginning 2 set. Its classification as an effect monster suggests a tactical utility on the table, where its unique abilities can disrupt an opponent's board presence during play.

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Guardian Sphinx was first introduced to the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game during the early 2000s, reflecting the Egyptian mythology themes that served as the foundational lore for the franchise. The card was specifically released as part of the Dark Beginning 2 set, which functioned as a compilation expansion designed to reprint highly sought-after cards from the game's initial era, providing players with wider access to key strategic assets.

The design of Guardian Sphinx emphasizes the game's focus on tactical board control, featuring an effect that returns all face-down monsters on the opponent's side of the field to the hand. This ability, combined with its high-level status and defensive attributes, aligned with the aesthetic direction of Kazuki Takahashi's original card illustrations, which often utilized heavy, occult-inspired line work and dramatic character posing to evoke the ancient, magical essence of the Duel Monsters universe.

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