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Heroic Champion - Gandiva
Abyss Rising ABYR-EN042 • ultimate-rare
- Set
- Abyss Rising
- Printing code
- ABYR-EN042
- Rarity
- Ultimate rare
- Card type
- Xyz monster
- Attribute
- Earth
- Level / Rank
- 4
- ATK
- 2100
- DEF
- 1800
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Where it came from
Heroic Champion - Gandiva was released in the 2012 booster set Abyss Rising. As part of the Heroic archetype, the card is themed around ancient mythological warriors, specifically drawing inspiration from the legendary bow Gandiva used by the hero Arjuna in the Indian epic Mahabharata. The design reflects the tactical emphasis of the Xyz era, focusing on reactionary board control against low-level effect monsters.
The card was illustrated to showcase the character’s martial aesthetic, consistent with the visual identity of the Warrior-type monsters produced during the Zexal era of the trading card game. Upon its release, it was noted by players for its specialized effect, which provided a situational but potent counter to swarm-heavy decks of the time, solidifying its place as a niche utility card within the competitive meta.
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