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The First Monarch
Emperor of Darkness Structure Deck SR01-EN035 • common
- Set
- Emperor of Darkness Structure Deck
- Printing code
- SR01-EN035
- Rarity
- Common
- Card type
- Trap
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Where it came from
The First Monarch was released as part of the Emperor of Darkness Structure Deck in early 2016. This deck was designed to revitalize the Monarch archetype, a long-standing series of cards focused on high-level tribute monsters, by providing them with consistent support spells and traps that capitalized on their tribute-summoning mechanic.
The card was illustrated to reflect the dark, regal aesthetic of the Monarch series, featuring imagery consistent with the theme of ancient, powerful rulers. As a common rarity trap card within a pre-constructed deck, it was intended to offer utility for players looking to control the field by punishing opponents for using the graveyard, aligning with the deck's overarching strategy of disruption and resource management.
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