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Number C40: Gimmick Puppet of Dark Strings
Premium Gold PGLD-EN020 • secret-rare
- Set
- Premium Gold
- Printing code
- PGLD-EN020
- Rarity
- Secret rare
- Card type
- Xyz monster
- Attribute
- Dark
- Level / Rank
- 9
- ATK
- 3300
- DEF
- 2000
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Where it came from
Number C40: Gimmick Puppet of Dark Strings first appeared as a Chaos Xyz Monster in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal anime, wielded by the antagonist IV. The card is part of the Gimmick Puppet archetype, a series defined by a distinct, macabre marionette aesthetic that contrasts sharply with traditional monster designs. Its mechanical, puppet-like appearance reflects the show's dark narrative themes, emphasizing the concept of strings that control fate and battle.
This specific printing comes from the 2014 Premium Gold set, which introduced the Gold Secret Rare rarity to the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game. By using a distinctive golden finish on both the borders and the card art, Konami aimed to elevate the visual prestige of iconic monsters. This release was well-received by collectors for its unique textured surface and the inclusion of high-demand cards in a modernized, premium foil format.
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