Legendary Duelists: Magical Hero is a set of trading cards in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game that was released in January 2020. This set is a fusion of the Legendary Duelists and the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX anime and manga series. It focuses on the characters from the GX series who are known for their use of Spellcaster-type monsters. The set includes new and reprinted cards that highlight the various archetypes and strategies used by the characters in the series. These include cards used by Jaden Yuki and his Elemental HERO monsters, Aster Phoenix and his Destiny HERO monsters, and Yubel and her fiendish monsters. There are also new cards for other popular characters like Chazz Princeton and his Ojama monsters.
This article is about the TCG Booster Pack. For the OCG Booster Pack, see Duelist Pack: Legend Duelist 6.
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There are also new cards for other popular characters like Chazz Princeton and his Ojama monsters. One of the main highlights of this set is the inclusion of new cards for the Elemental HERO archetype, which has been a fan-favorite since the original Yu-Gi-Oh! series. These new cards provide support and additional options for players who enjoy playing with Elemental HERO monsters.
Legendary Duelists: Magical Hero
Legendary Duelists: Magical Hero features Yugi’s Dark Magician and Dark Magician Girl in the ultimate magical team-up! Duelists aiming to walk in Yugi’s footsteps and become the next master of these magicians can find a treasure trove of amazing new cards for Dark Magician Decks as well as another chance to get high-demand cards like Apprentice Illusion Magician in this 56-card booster set!
Many Spell and Trap cards have featured the duo together in their art, but for the first time ever Dark Magician and Dark Magician Girl will be able to battle alongside one another as a single Fusion Monster: The Dark Magicians! Together, they excel in both might and magic, with 2800 ATK and the ability to draw a card when a Spell or Trap is activated. Draw another Spell or Trap and you can Set it directly to the field and activate it that same turn if it’s a card you can normally use at that time – even if it’s your opponent’s turn! Even though it’s a Fusion Monster, destroying this one card doesn’t defeat both Dark Magician and Dark Magician Girl at the same time – you’ll get to Special Summon both of them to the field from your hand, Deck, or Graveyard!
The Heart of the Cards allows Yugi to get the cards he needs to Summon Dark Magician and Dark Magician Girl at will, but you might want a card that guarantees you can Summon them when you need them too! Magicians’ Souls is a new effect monster that can be used from your hand to send a Dark Magician or Dark Magician Girl from your Deck to the Graveyard, then Summon it back to the field. Once you have one of the two masters of magic on the field, Magicians’ Combination is a new Trap Card that lets you Tribute your on-field Dark Magician or Dark Magician Girl to Special Summon the other one from your hand or Graveyard and negate any card effect your opponent activates!
While Legendary Duelists: Magical Hero puts Yugi front and center, he’s far from the only heroic figure whose Deck is getting an upgrade. This set marks the return of the protagonists from the first five Yu-Gi-Oh! animated series! Join your favorite heroes as they begin the next chapter with brand-new cards for their signature strategies. Regardless of which protagonist you prefer, Legendary Duelists: Magical Hero is the fan service you have been waiting for!
The complete set of Legendary Duelists: Magical Hero contains 56 cards:
29 Commons
10 Rares
8 Super Rares
9 Ultra Rares
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Additionally, the set includes new support for other archetypes like Destiny HERO, Evil HERO, Neos, and Neo-Spacian. Legendary Duelists: Magical Hero also introduces a new gameplay mechanic called Fusion Destiny, which allows players to easily summon Fusion monsters that belong to the Destiny HERO archetype. This mechanic enables players to quickly bring out powerful monsters like Destiny HERO - Dominance and Destiny HERO - Dangerous. In addition to the new Archetype support and gameplay mechanics, the set also includes reprints of popular cards like "Elemental HERO Neos" and "Evil HERO Malicious Edge". These reprints make it easier for players to obtain these cards for their decks without having to hunt down older, more expensive versions. Overall, Legendary Duelists: Magical Hero offers fans of the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX series a chance to relive some of their favorite moments and play with the iconic characters and cards from the show. With its diverse range of archetypes, new gameplay mechanics, and reprinted cards, this set provides plenty of options for players looking to create powerful and fun decks..
Reviews for "Herp Wars: Legendary Duelists and Their Magical Sidekicks"
1. Jane - 2/5 stars - I was really excited to get my hands on Legendary Duelists: Magical Heros, but I ended up being disappointed. The set seemed to be a rehash of previous releases with only a few new cards thrown in. It felt lazy and uninspired. Additionally, the pull rates were abysmal. I opened several packs and barely got any ultra rare or secret rare cards. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this set to collectors or players looking for fresh new content.
2. Mark - 1/5 stars - I have been collecting Yu-Gi-Oh! cards for years, and Legendary Duelists: Magical Heros was one of the worst sets I have encountered. The card quality was terrible, with numerous missprints, smudges, and even damaged corners. It was clear that the production quality was lacking. Additionally, the card selection was underwhelming. There were very few valuable or sought-after cards in the set, making it a waste of money. Save yourself the disappointment and skip this release.
3. Alex - 2/5 stars - As a fan of the Yu-Gi-Oh! series, I had high hopes for Legendary Duelists: Magical Heros. However, I found the set to be lackluster and unimpressive. The artwork on the cards was subpar compared to previous sets, and the card effects felt unbalanced and uninspiring. The set didn't bring anything innovative or exciting to the table. It felt like a cash grab on the part of the creators, relying on the nostalgia of collectors without delivering a quality product. I would suggest investing in other Yu-Gi-Oh! sets instead.