The Phantom Knights of Cloven Helm

The Phantom Knights of Cloven Helm was released in 2016 as part of the Wing Raiders booster set in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game. This set was notable for introducing the Phantom Knights archetype, a deck strategy centered on the graveyard-based utility of dark-attribute warrior monsters. The cards were designed to evoke a gothic, ghostly aesthetic, drawing heavily from the narrative context of the Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V animated series where they were used by the character Yuto.

The design of the card reflects the dark, spectral visual identity established for the Phantom Knights, characterized by muted tones and armor-themed motifs. As a rare-tier card within the Wing Raiders expansion, it provided players with a consistent, albeit situational, support effect. Its reception was primarily focused on its utility within the archetype's specific engine, as it allowed players to replenish their hand resources while interacting with the graveyard mechanics that define the Phantom Knights playstyle.