Squirt Squid

Squirt Squid was introduced in the Savage Strike booster set, which was released by Konami in early 2019. As a common rarity effect monster, it was designed as part of the broader Cyberse-type archetype expansion that characterized much of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game's era following the introduction of the VRAINS animated series. The card was created to provide utility for players utilizing Cyberse decks, specifically offering a form of targeted monster removal that interacts with the field by tributing itself.

The visual design of Squirt Squid reflects the sleek, neon-drenched aesthetic typical of the Cyberse-type monsters, which blend bio-organic imagery with digital motifs. Its illustration aims to evoke a high-tech, oceanic creature, consistent with the set's intent to diversify the technical capabilities of the Cyberse card pool. While not a centerpiece of competitive tournament play, the card is recognized by collectors as a representative example of the common-tier support cards that helped flesh out the mechanical identity of the Cyberse type during its expansion.