Gunkan Suship Shirauo-class Carrier

The Gunkan Suship Shirauo-class Carrier was introduced as part of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game's ongoing Suship archetype, a creative series that reimagines sushi dishes as naval vessels. Debuting in the 2022 Tin of the Pharaoh's Gods, this card serves as a lower-rank Xyz monster that facilitates the unique summoning mechanics of the Gunkan deck, which relies on layering themed monsters to reach higher-level forms. Its design continues the theme's playful fusion of traditional Japanese cuisine with military naval aesthetic, a hallmark of the archetype's creative direction.

The art features a stylized vessel modeled after shirauo—whitebait or icefish—served as nigiri, reflecting the lighthearted and imaginative nature of the Suship series. Released as a common rarity in the Mega Pack tins, it was intended to increase the accessibility of the archetype for players interested in casual or rogue-tier competitive strategies. The card was well-received by fans of the game for its thematic cohesion and its ability to provide necessary consistency to the Suship engine during gameplay.