Performapal Teeter Totter Hopper

Performapal Teeter Totter Hopper was introduced in the 2016 Starter Deck: Yuya, designed to introduce players to the Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V era. The card reflects the Performapal archetype's signature circus-inspired aesthetic, centering on themes of performance and physical comedy. It was created to provide support for the pendulum summoning mechanics featured prominently in the animated series, specifically tailored to the playstyle of the protagonist, Yuya Sakaki.

The card was illustrated to capture the eccentric and whimsical nature of the Performapal theme, which focuses on monster-based synergy and tactical card recycling. Upon its release, common cards like this served primarily as accessible utility pieces for new players learning the ARC-V card game rules. Its reception was largely defined by its utility in casual deck-building, where it functions as a niche tool for maintaining board presence through its self-revival and movement-based effects.