Sanga of the Thunder

Metal Raiders MRD-025 • super-rare

Set: Metal Raiders
Printing code: MRD-025
Rarity: Super rare
Card type: Effect monster
Attribute: Light
Level / Rank: 7
ATK: 2600
DEF: 2200

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As a super-rare entry in its original set, this effect-monster represents a notable acquisition for those documenting the early evolution of the game. Its presence in the collection reflects a period when high-rarity monsters with distinct tactical abilities began to shape how players engaged with their decks.

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Sanga of the Thunder was first released in the Metal Raiders expansion set, which debuted in North America in 2002 as the second main booster set for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game. The set was designed to expand the tactical options available to players following the initial release of Legend of Blue Eyes White Dragon, introducing significant new mechanics and support cards that defined early competitive play.

The card features an illustration by Kazuki Takahashi, the creator of the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise. As one of the three 'Gate Guardian' components, Sanga of the Thunder reflects the series' aesthetic transition from high-fantasy archetypes to more complex, elemental-themed monsters. Its design as a high-level effect monster was intended to provide a powerful defensive option for players, centered on its unique ability to negate attacks by reducing the opponent's monster's attack power to zero, a mechanic that became iconic among the early player base.

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