Half Shut

Starter Deck: Duelist Toolbox 5DS3-EN019 • common

Set: Starter Deck: Duelist Toolbox
Printing code: 5DS3-EN019
Rarity: Common
Card type: Spell

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$1.17market price via TCGplayer · Nov 6, 2026

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Lore

Why it matters

This spell card, featured in the starter deck, offers a tactical way to influence battle by choosing to halve a monster's attack points while protecting it from destruction. Its utility lies in this versatility, allowing players to manipulate combat outcomes and preserve key cards on the field during a duel.

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Provenance

Where it came from

Half Shut was introduced as part of the Starter Deck: Duelist Toolbox, released by Konami in 2011. This product was designed to align with the Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's era, aiming to provide newcomers with a functional foundation for card dueling while featuring a mix of reprints and new support cards tailored for aggressive playstyles.

The card's design features a quick-play spell mechanic that lowers a monster's attack while granting it immunity to destruction by battle for a single turn. It was illustrated to reflect the tactical shift of the late 5D's cycle, focusing on defensive utility and field control. Upon release, it was regarded as a standard common utility card, widely circulated to ensure accessibility for players looking to refine their defensive options.

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