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Paleozoic Anomalocaris
The Dark Illusion TDIL-EN099 • super-rare
- Set
- The Dark Illusion
- Printing code
- TDIL-EN099
- Rarity
- Super rare
- Card type
- Xyz monster
- Attribute
- Water
- Level / Rank
- 2
- ATK
- 2400
- DEF
- 0
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Where it came from
Paleozoic Anomalocaris was released in 2016 as part of The Dark Illusion, a core booster set in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game. The card is based on the Paleozoic archetype, which draws inspiration from prehistoric Cambrian-era marine life. This specific design reimagines the extinct Anomalocaris—a top predator of its time—as a formidable, trap-based Xyz monster within the game's mechanics.
The card’s aesthetic and function reflect the broader design philosophy of the Paleozoic series, which utilizes Trap Cards that can be summoned as monsters from the Graveyard. Konami’s designers aimed to create a resilient, defensive playstyle that mirrors the persistence of fossils. Upon its release, the card was well-received by competitive players for its reliable card-advantage effect and its ability to bypass certain monster-based removal, cementing its status as a staple of the archetype.
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