Mad Sword Beast

Mad Sword Beast was first introduced to the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game in the Pharaoh's Servant expansion in 2002. Designed to reflect the aggressive, high-fantasy aesthetic of the game's early era, the card features a creature known for its combat-oriented effect, which inflicts piercing battle damage when it attacks a defense position monster. This mechanic was a staple of the Beast-Warrior type, intended to punish players who relied on defensive stalling tactics.

The Retro Pack 2 printing, designated RP02-EN023, was released by Konami as part of an effort to make iconic early-game cards available to a new generation of players. As a common rarity card, it maintains the original illustration and design philosophy established by the game's creative team, prioritizing functional gameplay utility over visual ornamentation. It remains a representative piece of the transition from foundational mechanics to the more complex interplay seen in later formats.