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? is a value used for a monster's original ATK and/or DEF to indicate that the value is undefined while not on the field. Less frequently, a value of ? can be used in some video games for other stats with an unknown value, such as a Token Monster's Type.

While on the field, an original ATK or DEF value of ? is always treated as 0. Almost all monsters that use such a value will have an effect that increases the relevant stat or sets it equal to some value, with three exceptions: "Holactie the Creator of Light", "The Winged Dragon of Ra - Sphere Mode", and "Number C1000: Numerounius" (whose stats are intended to be set by "Numeron Chaos Ritual").

While in the hand, Deck, or Graveyard, a monster with an ATK or DEF of ? is treated as having no value for that stat(s) and cannot be searched or otherwise used by card effects that require a defined ATK or DEF (such as "Sangan", "Magician's Circle", "Limit Reverse", and "Skull Conductor") or equal ATK and DEF (such as "Gizmek" cards and "Despian Luluwalilith").

???? and X000 are equivalents used uniquely for the illegal versions of "The Winged Dragon of Ra" and "Slifer the Sky Dragon". In the TCG, the illegal version of "The Winged Dragon of Ra" in Yugi's Legendary Decks uses ? instead.

See also

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X000