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Sword of Dark Rites
Gold Series 4: Pyramids Edition GLD4-EN042 • common
- Set
- Gold Series 4: Pyramids Edition
- Printing code
- GLD4-EN042
- Rarity
- Common
- Card type
- Spell
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Where it came from
The Sword of Dark Rites was originally released in the Japanese OCG set Spell of Mask in 2001, designed as part of the early wave of equip spell cards aimed at supporting Ritual Monsters. It was created to provide a specialized buff to specific dark-aligned ritual figures, reflecting the game's initial focus on thematic deck building and the incorporation of occult-inspired archetypes common in early Konami trading card design.
The Gold Series 4: Pyramids Edition version, designated GLD4-EN042, brought this card to the Western market in 2011 as a common rarity reprint. This series was known for its distinct gold-bordered aesthetic and glossy card finish, intended to make previously rare or niche cards more accessible to players who wanted to complete their collections or utilize specific utility spells in casual play environments.
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