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Paleozoic Opabinia
Invasion: Vengeance INOV-EN099 • super-rare
- Set
- Invasion: Vengeance
- Printing code
- INOV-EN099
- Rarity
- Super rare
- Card type
- Xyz monster
- Attribute
- Water
- Level / Rank
- 2
- ATK
- 0
- DEF
- 2400
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Where it came from
The Paleozoic Opabinia was released in the 2016 expansion set Invasion: Vengeance, serving as a core piece of the Paleozoic archetype. These cards were designed to represent prehistoric marine life, specifically the Cambrian period, translating the unique biology of creatures like the Opabinia regalis into the mechanics of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game. The theme draws inspiration from the Burgess Shale fossils, reimagining ancient invertebrates as versatile Trap Monsters that can be special summoned from the Graveyard.
The card was designed as a Rank 2 Xyz Monster, emphasizing the archetype's reliance on Level 2 monsters to facilitate rapid board presence. Mechanically, it functions as a search engine for Paleozoic cards, reflecting the creature's historical reputation as an enigmatic predator with complex, sensory-focused anatomy. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its consistency and utility, becoming a staple in competitive decks that favored trap-heavy, reactive playstyles.
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