Yu-Gi-oh Egyptian God Card Effects

Yu-Gi-Oh is a card game based on a popular Japanese comic book. There are many different types of cards that serve different functions in the game. The Egyptian God features some of the most powerful cards in the game. Since they are so powerful, they are banned from use in Yu-Gi-Oh tournaments. This set of cards is rare, and they have become a popular collector's item.

History

All Yu-Gi-Oh cards have a backstory that is important to the functions of the cards. The Egyptian God card are based on a fictional story based in ancient Egypt. Since all histories of Yu-Gi-Oh cards are tied into the Japanese manga, the Egyptian God cards tie into the overall narrative. In the manga, these cards are used to tap into the memory of a Pharaoh. Since these cards are so strong, villain Marik Ishtar wants to obtain them. While he does get two of them, he eventually loses all three to hero Yugi Moto. At the end of the series, the Pharaoh uses the God cards to create a powerful being. But after battling Yugi Moto, the Pharaoh is sent to the afterlife, the cards along with him.

Function

In order to summon one of these Egyptian God cards, the player must sacrifice three monsters. But these cards are quite powerful. They are immune to all monster spells and traps. In the series, only someone with a connection to Egypt can use the cards or else the summoner is killed.

Obelisk the Tormenter

Obelisk the Tormenter is a powerful card, but weakest of the three, lets the wielder give up two monster cards to destroy all monsters in play and also mete out 4000 damage to the other player. This can end the game very quickly. The card itself has attack and defense scores of 4000. If enhanced with other cards like Mage Power or Axe of Despair, Obelisk the Tormenter can inflict up to 8000 damage.

Slifer the Sky Dragon

This powerful card is also the hardest one to use. Slifer the Sky Dragon's strengths directly correlate to the amount of cards the player has in his hand. For every card, Slifer the Sky Dragon gains an additional 1000 attack and defense scores. Slifer has the ability to use his second mouth to cut down an attack by 2000. If that monster's attack score is less than 2000, it dies. In the Japanese series of cards, Slifer's name is Osiris.

Winged Dragon of Ra

Winged Dragon of Ra's attack and defense scores are determined by the cards sacrificed to summon him. This card is difficult to use because in order to make it powerful, you have to sacrifice powerful monsters.The player can also give up life points to increase Ra's power. Another power Ra has is to turn into a Phoenix, giving the player immunity and destroying all monsters in play. It costs 1000 to for each additional turn Ra remains the Phoenix.