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Nimble Angler
Abyss Rising ABYR-EN031 • common
- Set
- Abyss Rising
- Printing code
- ABYR-EN031
- Rarity
- Common
- Card type
- Effect monster
- Attribute
- Water
- Level / Rank
- 2
- ATK
- 600
- DEF
- 100
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Where it came from
The Nimble Angler was released in 2012 as part of the Abyss Rising booster set for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game. Designed to expand the Nimble archetype, the card features an effect that triggers when sent to the graveyard, allowing players to special summon two level three or lower Nimble monsters from their deck. This design choice was intended to accelerate field presence and support Xyz Summoning strategies, which were the primary mechanics featured in the Zexal era of the game.
The card’s artwork follows the whimsical, aquatic aesthetic consistent with the rest of the Nimble series, depicting a creature that leans into the set's oceanic theme. While the Nimble Angler was released as a common card, its utility in enabling consistent combo plays led to it becoming a staple card in various graveyard-focused and rank-two Xyz decks over the years. It remains a functional piece of competitive history for players who prioritize graveyard recursion as a core mechanic.
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