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Pyramid Turtle
Pharaonic Guardian PGD-026 • rare
- Set
- Pharaonic Guardian
- Printing code
- PGD-026
- Rarity
- Rare
- Card type
- Effect monster
- Attribute
- Earth
- Level / Rank
- 4
- ATK
- 1200
- DEF
- 1400
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Where it came from
Pyramid Turtle was introduced in the Pharaonic Guardian set, released in 2003 as part of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game. The card draws thematic inspiration from ancient Egyptian iconography, fitting the set's broader focus on desert-themed monsters and tomb-raiding motifs. It serves as an effect monster designed to support Zombie-type decks, reflecting the game's shift toward cards that trigger specific graveyard-summoning mechanics upon being destroyed in battle.
The card was designed by Kazuki Takahashi, the creator of the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise, and its art reflects the transition from early, simpler monster designs to more complex, synergy-driven gameplay elements. Upon its release, it became a staple utility card for competitive players, lauded for its ability to search for high-attack monsters like Vampire Lord, which helped establish it as a cornerstone of early 2000s meta-strategies.
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