Perfectly Ultimate Great Moth

Perfectly Ultimate Great Moth first debuted in the earliest days of the Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game, originally appearing as a difficult-to-summon ultra-rare prize in the Metal Raiders set. Its design, rooted in the series' manga and anime lore, represents the final evolutionary stage of the Petit Moth, a process requiring multiple turns of protection and specific spell card support. As an iconic piece of the game's vintage era, the card was conceptualized by Konami designers to serve as a high-investment, high-reward powerhouse that reflected the complex metamorphosis themes prevalent in the series' early insect-type monster roster.

The Dark Beginning 2 version, coded DB2-EN249, serves as a classic reprint that brought this rare monster to a wider audience during the game's mid-2000s expansion phase. While the card is often cited by enthusiasts more for its nostalgic value and striking, intricate illustration than for its competitive viability in modern formats, it remains a cornerstone for collectors of the original print aesthetic. Its enduring presence in the Dark Beginning line reinforces its status as a foundational element of the game’s first few years of global distribution.