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Pumpking the King of Ghosts
Metal Raiders MRD-E079 • common
- Set
- Metal Raiders
- Printing code
- MRD-E079
- Rarity
- Common
- Card type
- Effect monster
- Attribute
- Dark
- Level / Rank
- 6
- ATK
- 1800
- DEF
- 2000
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Where it came from
Pumpking the King of Ghosts was introduced to the English-language market in 2002 as part of the Metal Raiders booster set. It originated from the early days of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game, which adapted characters and concepts from Kazuki Takahashi’s manga series. The card was designed to function as an effect monster, utilizing a support mechanic intended to bolster Zombie-type monsters, reflecting the darker, supernatural aesthetic that permeated the game’s initial card pools.
The artwork, which depicts a menacing, pumpkin-headed entity, is characteristic of the creative direction overseen by Konami and Shonen Jump during the franchise's global expansion. As a common rarity card, it was widely distributed among early packs, making it a foundational element for players building undead-themed decks. While it never rose to prominence in professional competitive play, it remains a recognized piece of the game's history, representing the distinct visual style of the original card sets.
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