Mask of Darkness

Starter Deck: Jaden Yuki YSDJ-EN010 • common

Set: Starter Deck: Jaden Yuki
Printing code: YSDJ-EN010
Rarity: Common
Card type: Effect monster
Attribute: Dark
Level / Rank: 2
ATK: 900
DEF: 400

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Lore

Why it matters

This common effect monster serves as a functional tool for players looking to manage their resources during a duel. Its inclusion in this specific starter deck provides a reliable way to retrieve key cards from the graveyard, making it a practical addition for those building a deck centered on tactical recovery.

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Provenance

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Mask of Darkness was originally released in the early years of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game, designed by Konami as part of the initial wave of cards that emphasized utility-driven trap retrieval. It serves as a classic Flip Effect monster, allowing players to recover powerful trap cards from their graveyard to their hand, a strategic necessity in the game's formative slower-paced meta.

The card was included in the Starter Deck: Jaden Yuki (YSDJ-EN010), which was released to coincide with the introduction of the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX animated series. While the artwork depicts a stylized, ominous mask, the card's inclusion in this specific starter deck was intended to give new players a reliable tool for recycling defensive resources, reflecting the tactical balance between offensive play and back-row preservation established by the game's designers.

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