Archfiend Emperor, the First Lord of Horror

The Arabic name given is not official.

Archfiend Emperor, the First Lord of Horror

Japanese

戦（せん）慄（りつ）の凶（きょう）皇（こう）－ジェネシス・デーモン

Base

戦慄の凶皇－ジェネシス・デーモン

Kana

せんりつのきょうこう－ジェネシス・デーモン

Rōmaji

Senritsu no Kyōkō - Jeneshisu Dēmon

Translated

Evil Emperor of Terror - Genesis Daemon

Card type	Monster
Attribute	DARK
Level	8
ATK / DEF	3000 / 2000
Effect types	Summoning condition Condition Continuous Ignition
Status	Unlimited (OCG) Unlimited (TCG)
You can Normal Summon this card without Tributing, but its original ATK and DEF become halved. If Summoned this way, it is destroyed during the End Phase. You cannot Special Summon any monsters, except Fiend-Type monsters. Once per turn: You can banish 1 "Archfiend" card from your hand or Graveyard, then target 1 card on the field; destroy that target.

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Supports

Fiend

Archetypes and series

Archfiend

Supports archetypes

"Archfiend"

Stat changes

Changes own ATK value

Changes own DEF value

Changes original ATK

Changes original DEF

Monster/Spell/Trap categories

Destroys itself

Destroys Monster Cards

Destroys Spell Cards

Destroys Trap Cards

Summoning categories

Normal Summon without Tribute

Restricts the player's Special Summons to Type specific monsters

Banished categories

Banishes from hand for cost

Banishes from Graveyard for cost

Miscellaneous

Limited activations

Other languages

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French	Empereur Archdémon, le Premier Seigneur de l'Horreur	Vous pouvez Invoquer Normalement cette carte sans Sacrifices, mais son ATK/DEF d'origine sont divisées par deux. Si elle est Invoquée de cette façon, elle est détruite durant la End Phase. Vous ne pouvez pas Invoquer Spécialement de monstres (monstres de Type Démon exclus). Une fois par tour : vous pouvez bannir 1 carte "Archdémon" depuis votre main ou Cimetière, puis ciblez 1 carte sur le Terrain ; détruisez la cible.
German	Erzunterweltler Kaiser, der oberste Herrscher des Horrors	Du kannst diese Karte als Normalbeschwörung beschwören, ohne Tribut anzubieten, aber ihre Grund-ATK und -DEF werden halbiert. Falls sie auf diese Weise beschworen wird, wird sie während der End Phase zerstört. Du kannst keine Monster als Spezialbeschwörung beschwören, außer Monstern vom Typ Unterweltler. Einmal pro Spielzug: Du kannst 1 „Erzunterweltler“-Karte von deiner Hand oder deinem Friedhof verbannen und dann 1 Karte auf dem Spielfeld wählen; zerstöre das gewählte Ziel.
Italian	Arcidemone Imperatore, il Primo Signore dell'Orrore	Puoi Evocare Normalmente questa carta senza offrire Tributi, ma i suoi ATK e DEF originali vengono dimezzati. Se viene Evocata in questo modo, essa viene distrutta durante la End Phase. Non puoi Evocare Specialmente nessun mostro, eccetto mostri di Tipo Demone. Una volta per turno, puoi bandire 1 carta "Arcidemone" dalla tua mano o Cimitero, poi scegliere come bersaglio 1 carta sul Terreno; distruggi quel bersaglio.
Portuguese	Imperador Arquidemônio, o Primeiro Senhor do Terror	Você pode Invocar este card por Invocação-Normal sem oferecer Tributo, mas seu ATK e DEF originais são diminuídos pela metade. Se Invocado desta forma, ele é destruído durante a Fase Final. Você não pode Invocar monstros por Invocação-Especial, exceto monstros do Tipo Demônio. Uma vez por turno: você pode banir 1 card "Arquidemônio" da sua mão ou Cemitério e, depois, escolher 1 card no campo; destrua o alvo.
Spanish	Emperador de Archidemonios, el Primer Señor del Horror	Puedes Invocar esta carta de Modo Normal sin Sacrificar, pero su ATK y DEF originales se dividen a la mitad. Si es Invocado de esta forma, es destruido durante la End Phase. No puedes Invocar otros monstruos de Modo Especial, excepto monstruos de Tipo Demonio. Una vez por turno: puedes desterrar 1 carta "Archidemonio" en tu mano o Cementerio, y después seleccionar 1 carta en el Campo; destruye ese objetivo.
Japanese	戦（せん）慄（りつ）の凶（きょう）皇（こう）－ジェネシス・デーモン	①：このカードはリリースなしで召喚できる。②：このカードの①の方法で召喚したこのカードの元々の攻撃力・守備力は半分になり、エンドフェイズに破壊される。③：このカードがモンスターゾーンに存在する限り、自分は悪魔族モンスターしか特殊召喚できない。④：１ターンに１度、自分の手札・墓地の「デーモン」カード１枚を除外し、フィールドのカード１枚を対象として発動できる。そのカードを破壊する。
	Senritsu no Kyōkō - Jeneshisu Dēmon
	Evil Emperor of Terror - Genesis Daemon
Korean	전율의 흉황-제네시스 데몬

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In other media

Page	Medium	Debut date
Archfiend Emperor, the First Lord of Horror (D Team)	Yu-Gi-Oh! D Team ZEXAL	2013-06-03
Archfiend Emperor, the First Lord of Horror (Duel Links)	Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links	2018-02-19
Archfiend Emperor, the First Lord of Horror (Master Duel)	Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel	2022-01-19