Lightning Vortex

Super Starter: Space-Time Showdown YS14-EN023 • common

Set: Super Starter: Space-Time Showdown
Printing code: YS14-EN023
Rarity: Common
Card type: Spell

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As a staple spell card in the Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game, Lightning Vortex is valued for its ability to clear the opponent's field of face-up monsters at the cost of a single discard. Its inclusion in the Super Starter: Space-Time Showdown deck provided players with a reliable, accessible tool for board control that remains a practical utility in various casual formats.

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Lightning Vortex was first introduced to the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game in 2005 as a Secret Rare in the Flaming Eternity set. Designed as a high-impact board clearing spell, it allowed players to discard a card from their hand to destroy all face-up monsters their opponent controlled. This powerful effect made it a staple in competitive decks for years, serving as a critical tool for players to overcome difficult board states while managing resource trade-offs.

The version from the 2014 Super Starter: Space-Time Showdown (YS14-EN023) was released as a common card to provide newer players with accessible staples. This starter deck was themed around the debut of Pendulum Summoning, representing a shift in the game's mechanics. While the card's original artwork by Konami's design team remained unchanged, the common reprint ensured that seasoned utility spells were widely available to the next generation of duelists.

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