Time Wizard

Starter Deck: Joey SDJ-015 • common

Set: Starter Deck: Joey
Printing code: SDJ-015
Rarity: Common
Card type: Effect monster
Attribute: Light
Level / Rank: 2
ATK: 500
DEF: 400

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$4.26market price via TCGplayer · Nov 6, 2026

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Time Wizard functions as a gamble-based effect monster that can instantly clear the field of opposing creatures if the coin toss lands in your favor. As a common card from the starter deck, it remains a nostalgic staple for those who value the high-risk, high-reward playstyles defined by early monster effects.

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Provenance

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Time Wizard was introduced to the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game in the 2002 Starter Deck: Joey. Designed by Konami as part of the initial wave of localized products for the Western market, the card was modeled after the prominent monster used by the character Joey Wheeler in the anime series. Its design reflects the show's emphasis on high-stakes, luck-based mechanics, utilizing a coin-flip effect to simulate the unpredictability of time manipulation.

The card’s artwork features a whimsical, robed wizard holding a pocket watch, a visual shorthand for its temporal theme. Upon its release, the card became a staple of early casual play due to its potential to clear the opponent's field, despite its inherent risk. Its inclusion in the starter deck ensured it became a foundational piece for players entering the game during its inaugural year in North America.

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