Difference between revisions of "Heart of the Cards"

From Yugipedia
Jump to: navigation, search
(Dub name, and dub VRAINS.)
 
(47 intermediate revisions by 37 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
−
The '''Heart of the Cards''' is a commonly used phrase in the English dub of [[Yu-Gi-Oh! second series anime|Yu-Gi-Oh!]]. It refers to a mystical force that helps a duelist draw the right card at the right time needed for the situation. The phrase is also used by real-life duelists who presume to be in a tight situation, often with no hand, or when their opponent has a massive advantage and the outcome of the game resides on the next card drawn (see [[Top-Decking]]). The "Heart of the Cards" also means the belief and faith a duelist has in their deck, putting hope that every card the deck gives will be useful.
+
{{For|other users|Heart of the Cards (disambiguation)}}
 +
The '''Heart of the Cards''' is a concept in the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! (anime)|Yu-Gi-Oh!]]'' anime where a Duelist puts their faith in their [[Deck]]. If a Duelist believes in the Heart of the Cards, they can draw the right card at the right time. It primarily appears in the English dub of the anime.
  
−
A real life example of Heart of the cards is as follows. Opponents field contains many powerful monsters with the weakest having 1900 attack, and nearly full life points. Turn player is losing with 200 life points, and only one monster on the field (In this case [[Crystal Beast Sapphire Pegasus]]. On the player's field is [[Ancient City - Rainbow Ruins]] and three Crystal Beast monsters in the spell and trap zone. Turn player, chancing everything on heart of the cards, attacks they 1900 hundred point monster losing 100 lifepoints, and putting Sapphire Pegasus into the Spell and Trap zone. Allowing the player to draw once more during this turn. The Heart of the Cards responds by giving [[Crystal Abundance]] Allowing the player to wipe the field and special summon a hoard of Crystal Beasts. The opponent unable to summon any new monsters or not being able to summon any powerful enough, loses the duel.
+
[[Yugi Muto]] is the most well-known practitioner of this philosophy.
  
−
[[Yugi Muto]] also often refers to the "Heart of the Cards" as if it helps him win Duels, as well as criticizing his opponents for not believing in it.
+
==Anime==
 +
The Heart of the Cards is mentioned much more frequently in the dub than in the original Japanese version. In the original Japanese version, the concept of the Heart of the Cards is touched on in the first episode, but largely not referred to since. However, it is frequently said that since you put all of your feelings into building your Deck, it can be relied on to help you win.
  
−
Although this concept lies within the realm of pseudoscience, it can be assumed that a duelist who sincerely trusts in their [[Deck]] to help them out will often find that trust reciprocated in a key reversal card being drawn at the right time. As such, Yugi gives the Heart of the Cards a lot of credit for helping him win duels. Often, it is noted that when a duelist has a close bond with his deck to the point of knowing it by heart can result in usage of the term as well.
+
[[Yugi Muto]] often refers to the Heart of the Cards as helping him win Duels, as well as criticizing his opponents for not believing in it. His best friend [[Joey Wheeler]] is also a strong believer in the Heart of the Cards.
  
−
In [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX]], the concept is referred to during [[Jaden Yuki]]'s duel with [[Dimitri]]. [[Winged Kuriboh]] points out that since Dimitri is not Yugi, the "Heart of the Cards" is not on his side, and although not stated directly, multiple characters remark on Jaden's ability to always draw the right card when he needs it. (An example of this is him seemingly always drawing Elemental Hero Neos even though Jaden only carries one copy in his deck)
+
In ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX]]'', the concept is referred to during [[Jaden Yuki]]'s Duel with [[Dimitri]]. [[Winged Kuriboh (character)|Winged Kuriboh]] points out that since Dimitri is not Yugi, the Heart of the Cards is not on his side. Although not stated directly, multiple characters remark on Jaden's ability to always draw the right card when he needs it;{{fact}} for example, he seemingly always draws "[[Elemental Hero Neos Knight (anime)|Elemental Hero Neos]]" despite only having a single copy. Jaden has stated that the reason he draws what he needs is because he believes in his Deck, and because his Deck also believes in him.{{fact}}
  
−
In [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]], the concept is reffered to by [[Yusei Fudo]] several times during different duels.
+
In ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]]'', the concept is referred to by [[Yusei Fudo]] several times during different Duels. He talks about believing in the cards and how the cards will always answer if you do.{{fact}} Though he does not explicitly state it, [[Crow Hogan]] seems to believe in this concept, believing that he Deck was sending him messages in the cards that he draws.{{fact}} In the Japanese version, there is a similar concept known as "possessing the soul of a duelist", which also relies on believing in one's cards.{{fact}}
  
−
In [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]], though he does not explicitly state it, [[Crow Hogan]] seems to believe in this concept, as evidenced by his dubbed quote: "Another Blackwing. Not exactly what I was hoping for, but hey, maybe my Deck's trying to tell me something."
+
In ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL]]'', Astral seems to believe in this concept, as he tells Yuma to tap into his heart and believe in his cards.{{fact}} Some characters, including Yuma, actually have a visible power to draw exactly what they need (see [[Shining Draw]] and [[Seven Barian Emperors#Chaos Draw|Chaos Draw]]). Kaito also believes in this concept and uses it in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 106|Episode 106]].
  
−
In the original Japanese version, the concept of "Heart of the Cards" is touched on in the first episode, but largely not referred to since.
+
In the dub of ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 030]]'', [[Ai]] shouts "Heart of the cards, guide me!" when attempting to draw a "cute" card from [[Emma|Ghost Gal's]] Deck.
  
−
The video game [[Yu-Gi-Oh! The Duelists Of The Roses]] features a concept known as the [[Destiny Draw (rule)|Destiny Draw]]. It could be considered similar to the Heart of the Cards, since the Destiny Draw has a chance of adding a card to the player's deck that could potentially turn a losing duel around.
+
In ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! SEVENS]]'', [[Lucidien Kallister|Luke]] claims that understanding the heart of the cards is the beginning of Luke-style Dueling.
  
−
Many of the current video games also involve a sort of Parody of the Heart of the Cards in the form of a "Destiny Draw" feature. Whenever a character is severely losing they can choose to draw a card that would reverse the tide of the duel. This feature allows a player to select which card is their "Destiny Draw" so that players can pull a win from behind.
+
==Video games==
 +
Several video games include a [[Destiny Draw (rule)|Destiny Draw]] mechanic, allowing a character who is behind to draw a card to reverse the tide of the Duel, similar to the Heart of the Cards in the anime.
 +
* In ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! The Duelists of the Roses]]'', the Destiny Draw has a chance of adding a card to the player's Deck that could potentially turn a losing Duel around.
 +
* In ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links]]'', [[Yami Yugi (Duel Links)|Yami Yugi]] has access to a [[Skill]] called [[Destiny Draw (Skill)|Destiny Draw]], which allows him to draw the card of his choice after losing Life Points. In the English version, he has a unique quote when using this Skill: "Heart of the Cards, guide me! I draw!"
  
−
 
+
[[Category:Sayings]]
−
{{stub}}
 

Latest revision as of 03:50, 28 January 2024

For other users, see Heart of the Cards (disambiguation).

The Heart of the Cards is a concept in the Yu-Gi-Oh! anime where a Duelist puts their faith in their Deck. If a Duelist believes in the Heart of the Cards, they can draw the right card at the right time. It primarily appears in the English dub of the anime.

Yugi Muto is the most well-known practitioner of this philosophy.

Anime[edit]

The Heart of the Cards is mentioned much more frequently in the dub than in the original Japanese version. In the original Japanese version, the concept of the Heart of the Cards is touched on in the first episode, but largely not referred to since. However, it is frequently said that since you put all of your feelings into building your Deck, it can be relied on to help you win.

Yugi Muto often refers to the Heart of the Cards as helping him win Duels, as well as criticizing his opponents for not believing in it. His best friend Joey Wheeler is also a strong believer in the Heart of the Cards.

In Yu-Gi-Oh! GX, the concept is referred to during Jaden Yuki's Duel with Dimitri. Winged Kuriboh points out that since Dimitri is not Yugi, the Heart of the Cards is not on his side. Although not stated directly, multiple characters remark on Jaden's ability to always draw the right card when he needs it;[citation needed] for example, he seemingly always draws "Elemental Hero Neos" despite only having a single copy. Jaden has stated that the reason he draws what he needs is because he believes in his Deck, and because his Deck also believes in him.[citation needed]

In Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's, the concept is referred to by Yusei Fudo several times during different Duels. He talks about believing in the cards and how the cards will always answer if you do.[citation needed] Though he does not explicitly state it, Crow Hogan seems to believe in this concept, believing that he Deck was sending him messages in the cards that he draws.[citation needed] In the Japanese version, there is a similar concept known as "possessing the soul of a duelist", which also relies on believing in one's cards.[citation needed]

In Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL, Astral seems to believe in this concept, as he tells Yuma to tap into his heart and believe in his cards.[citation needed] Some characters, including Yuma, actually have a visible power to draw exactly what they need (see Shining Draw and Chaos Draw). Kaito also believes in this concept and uses it in Episode 106.

In the dub of Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS - Episode 030, Ai shouts "Heart of the cards, guide me!" when attempting to draw a "cute" card from Ghost Gal's Deck.

In Yu-Gi-Oh! SEVENS, Luke claims that understanding the heart of the cards is the beginning of Luke-style Dueling.

Video games[edit]

Several video games include a Destiny Draw mechanic, allowing a character who is behind to draw a card to reverse the tide of the Duel, similar to the Heart of the Cards in the anime.

  • In Yu-Gi-Oh! The Duelists of the Roses, the Destiny Draw has a chance of adding a card to the player's Deck that could potentially turn a losing Duel around.
  • In Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links, Yami Yugi has access to a Skill called Destiny Draw, which allows him to draw the card of his choice after losing Life Points. In the English version, he has a unique quote when using this Skill: "Heart of the Cards, guide me! I draw!"
Retrieved from "https://yugipedia.com/index.php?title=Heart_of_the_Cards&oldid=4988513"