Secret Six Samurai - Rihan

Secret Six Samurai - Rihan was introduced in the 2017 Spirit Warriors booster set, a release designed to expand upon the popular Six Samurai archetype that debuted in the early 2000s. As a Fusion Monster, Rihan represented a shift in the clan's tactical capabilities, requiring the banishment of specific Six Samurai monsters from the field to perform its Summon. This release was intended to revitalize interest in the archetype by offering a powerful removal effect that could banish one card on the field, providing players with a strategic answer to high-threat cards.

The card was illustrated with the intricate, lore-heavy aesthetic characteristic of the Six Samurai series, reflecting the refined, stoic warrior visual language established by earlier installments. As a Secret Rare, it featured the hallmark diagonal foil patterning and textured finish highly prized by collectors of the modern era. Upon its release, the card was received as a versatile, if niche, addition to the competitive pool, often finding its place in dedicated Six Samurai decks where players could leverage its summoning conditions to maintain board control.