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Swarm of Scarabs
Astral Pack Three AP03-EN016 • common
- Set
- Astral Pack Three
- Printing code
- AP03-EN016
- Rarity
- Common
- Card type
- Effect monster
- Attribute
- Dark
- Level / Rank
- 3
- ATK
- 500
- DEF
- 1000
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Where it came from
Swarm of Scarabs was originally released as an Ultra Rare in the 2004 set Rise of Destiny, reflecting the era's focus on Flip effect monsters that served as both board control and utility. As a card that allows players to destroy one monster on the field by changing its battle position, it represented the tactical, slower-paced style of play prevalent in early Yu-Gi-Oh! tournaments, where resource management and removal were highly prioritized.
The reprint in Astral Pack Three, released in 2012, served as a common-rarity distribution for tournament prize packs. These packs were designed specifically for sanctioned Konami events, acting as rewards for players who frequented local gaming shops. The design features classic dark-fantasy artwork typical of the game's early aesthetic, focusing on an insect-themed motif that remains a staple of the series' deep creature lore.
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