Wind-Up Dog

Generation Force GENF-EN016 • common

Set: Generation Force
Printing code: GENF-EN016
Rarity: Common
Card type: Effect monster
Attribute: Earth
Level / Rank: 3
ATK: 1200
DEF: 900

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As a member of the Wind-Up archetype introduced in the Generation Force set, this card showcases the unique gimmick of "winding up" effects that can only be activated once while the monster is face-up on the field. Its common rarity makes it a staple for players looking to explore the mechanical synergy and graveyard recycling strategies that defined this era of the game.

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Wind-Up Dog was released in the 2011 Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game booster set Generation Force. This set introduced the Wind-Up archetype, a group of Earth-attributed monsters characterized by mechanical, toy-like designs. These cards were designed to function through a unique ability that allows them to activate their effects once while they remain face-up on the field, fitting the thematic concept of a mechanical toy winding down after use.

The card was illustrated with a whimsical, clockwork aesthetic that leans into the set's recurring theme of retro-futuristic clockwork creatures. Within the competitive landscape of the time, the Wind-Up archetype became notable for its ability to generate significant card advantage through its synergy with other monsters in the series, leading the Wind-Up Dog to see moderate play in various deck builds that relied on complex monster combos.

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Wind-Up DogBattle Pack: Epic Dawn · #BP01-EN167 · common—

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