Metal Detector

Metal Detector was released in the Pharaoh's Servant booster set, which debuted in North America in 2002. As a common trap card, it was designed to fit into the broader expansion's theme, which introduced several support cards for various archetypes and general utility tools. The set is noted by collectors for marking the introduction of iconic cards that defined early competitive play, though this specific card remained a niche inclusion meant to offer players a way to counter face-down traps during the opponent's turn.

The card features artwork consistent with the industrial and tactical aesthetic common to early Konami card designs. Like most common-rarity cards from this era, it was intended to fill out booster packs rather than serve as a centerpiece, reflecting the philosophy of providing functional, inexpensive options for deck builders. Its reception among players has historically been limited to casual play, as its specific requirements for activation made it less efficient than more versatile defensive traps of the period.