Penguin Soldier

Starter Deck: Xyz Symphony YS12-EN015 • common

Set: Starter Deck: Xyz Symphony
Printing code: YS12-EN015
Rarity: Common
Card type: Effect monster
Attribute: Water
Level / Rank: 2
ATK: 750
DEF: 500

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$2.29market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026

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Penguin Soldier has remained a staple of strategy since the early days of the game due to its ability to return two monsters to their owner's hand, effectively disrupting an opponent's board. While this version hails from the YS12-EN015 common print in the Starter Deck: Xyz Symphony, the card is widely recognized by players for its enduring utility in controlling the pace of a duel.

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Penguin Soldier first appeared in the early years of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game, debuting in the Metal Raiders set in 2002. As a classic Flip Effect monster, it was designed to provide players with a tactical way to disrupt the board by returning two monsters to their owner's hand, offering a clever defensive utility that rewarded players for anticipating their opponent's moves.

The YS12-EN015 common version featured in the 2012 Starter Deck: Xyz Symphony served to reintroduce this fan-favorite card to a new generation of duelists. By including established cards like Penguin Soldier alongside newer Xyz mechanics, the set acted as a bridge between the foundational strategies of the game and the modern playstyles that characterized the era.

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