Raidraptor - Sharp Lanius

Raidraptor - Sharp Lanius debuted in the 2015 booster set Crossed Souls, an expansion that significantly expanded the Raidraptor archetype popularized by the character Shay Obsidian in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V animated series. The card was designed to function as a cornerstone of the deck's strategy, specifically facilitating swarm tactics by allowing players to special summon other Raidraptor monsters from their hand, thereby enabling quick Xyz summons.

The visual design of the card, consistent with the rest of the archetype, features a sleek, mechanical raptor aesthetic that blends avian anatomy with dark, militaristic armor. As a common rarity card, it was widely accessible to players looking to build competitive-leaning decks during the Arc-V era, serving as a functional engine piece rather than a collectible showcase, which cemented its status as a staple for dedicated players of the theme.