Tower of Babel

Tower of Babel was released as a common trap card in the Invasion of Chaos expansion, which debuted in North America in 2004. As one of the final sets in the original Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG era before the introduction of the GX-era card templates, Invasion of Chaos is widely considered one of the most influential sets in the game's history due to its introduction of powerful support cards and staples.

The card's design depicts the legendary structure from biblical narrative, reflecting the set's frequent use of mythological and historical motifs. In gameplay, it serves as a reactive trap that punishes players for activating multiple spell cards, a design philosophy that aimed to moderate the fast-paced spell-heavy decks emerging during the tournament play of the mid-2000s. While common in rarity, it remains a notable piece of the set's diverse artistic lineup.