Patrician of Darkness

Patrician of Darkness was originally introduced to the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game in early 2004 as part of the Dark Crisis booster set, reflecting the game's shift toward more intricate strategic mechanics involving deck and graveyard manipulation. This card was designed as a high-level effect monster that allowed players to control their opponent's attack targets, a unique tactical ability meant to punish decks reliant on singular powerful attackers.

The Dark Beginning 2 set, which included this reprint as DB2-EN168, was released by Konami in 2005 as a compilation designed to make staple and niche cards from the earlier Pharaoh's Servant, Labyrinth of Nightmare, and Dark Crisis sets more accessible to the player base. The artwork, consistent with the dark, gothic aesthetic prevalent in early-era Yu-Gi-Oh!, was crafted by the creative teams at Studio Dice to emphasize the card's role as a manipulative undead commander.