Swarm of Centipedes

Swarm of Centipedes was introduced in the 2024 Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game expansion set Phantom Nightmare. As a common rarity effect monster, it serves as a piece of the set's broader design philosophy, which focused on supporting existing archetypes and introducing new mechanical interactions to the game's expansive card pool. The creature's aesthetic reflects the series' long-standing tradition of monster designs that draw inspiration from biology and fantasy tropes, rendered in the distinct illustrative style that characterizes modern additions to the game.

The card was released within the Phantom Nightmare set to provide players with accessible, functional utility for casual and competitive play environments. Like many common cards in the Yu-Gi-Oh! ecosystem, its design is intended to flesh out the tactical possibilities of the set, offering specific monster effects that integrate with standard deck-building strategies. It was received as a standard utility card, fitting into the typical distribution model that ensures a wide variety of card types are available to collectors and players following each new set release.