

This card can be activated from the hand once opponents Normal or Special Summons at least five (5) Monsters on that particular turn. It’s when enemies rely on too many monsters to accomplish this that this can become their ultimate disadvantage, courtesy of Nibiru, the Primal Being. In turn, players may want to use these underappreciated Effect Monsters to surprise enemies:Ī lot of meta decks in Yu-Gi-Oh! often rely on Special Summoning boss monsters through various card combos, often involving the constant shuffling of other Monsters from the hand, the field, the GY, and so on. Since a lot of Effect Monster Cards often reflect the “archetype” of the deck they’re in, a smart opponent may immediately know how to defend themselves from a player’s deck through an Effect Monster alone. However, for players who want to win their Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel matches, they may want to play it smarter when it comes to the Effect Cards they use. RELATED: The Most Expensive Yu-Gi-Oh! Cards (& How Much They’re Going For)

It’s because of the popularity of this card type that almost all decks have some sort of Effect Monster Card that serves as an integral part of their winning combos. Unlike the Normal Monster Cards of Yu-Gi-Oh!, which often have flavor texts, Effect Monsters instead focus on dishing out various effects when activated, be it from the hand, after flips, or when summoned on the get-go. Anyone who’s ever played Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel knows that Effect Monster Cards are some of the most abundant card types in the game.
