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| image = NordicAscendants.png
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| image       = NordicAscendants.png
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| caption = [[Halldor]] with "[[Valkyrie of the Nordic Ascendant]]" and two "[[Einherjar Token]]s".
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| caption     = [[Halldor]] with "[[Valkyrie of the Nordic Ascendant (anime)|Valkyrie of the Nordic Ascendant]]" and two "[[Einherjar Token (anime)|Einherjar Token]]s"
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| ja_name = {{Ruby|極|きょく}}{{Ruby|星|せい}}{{Ruby|天|てん}}
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| ja_name     = {{Ruby|極|きょく}}{{Ruby|星|せい}}{{Ruby|天|てん}}
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| romaji = Kyoku sei ten
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| romaji       = Kyokuseiten
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| trans = Polar Star Angel
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| trans       = Polar Star Angel
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| pt_name = Ascendentes Nórdicos
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| fr_name      = Ascendant Nordique
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| sets                 =  
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| de_name      = Nordischer Aszendent
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* [[Storm of Ragnarok]]
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| it_name      = Antenato Nordic
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| it_trans    = Nordic Ancestor
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| ko_name      = 극성천
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| ko_hanja    = 極星天
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| ko_romanized = Geukseongcheon
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| ko_trans    = Polar Star Angel
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| pt_name     = Ascendente Nórdico
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| es_name      = Ascendientes Nórdicos
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| sets         = [[Storm of Ragnarok]]
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| tcg          =
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* [[Star Pack 2014]]
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* [[Legendary Collection 5D's Mega Pack]]
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* [[Legendary Hero Decks]]
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* [[OTS Tournament Pack 18]]
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* [[Extra Pack Volume 4]]
 
* [[Extra Pack Volume 4]]
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| anime               = [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]]
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* [[LINK VRAINS Pack 2]]
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| anime       = [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]]
 
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"'''Nordic Ascendant'''", known as "'''Polar Star Angel'''" ({{Ruby|極|きょく}}{{Ruby|星|せい}}{{Ruby|天|てん}} ''Kyokuseiten'') in the Japanese ''[[OCG]]'' and the anime, are a sub-archetype of the "[[Nordic]]" archetype. They are a group of [[Fairy]] monsters used by [[Halldor]] in the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]]'' anime.
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'''"Nordic Ascendant"''', known as '''"Polar Star Angel"''' ({{Ruby|極|きょく}}{{Ruby|星|せい}}{{Ruby|天|てん}} ''Kyoku sei tenin'') the ''[[OCG]]'' and the Japanese anime, are an archetype that is used by [[Halldor]]. Except "[[Vanadis of the Nordic Ascendant]]", whose name is an alternative name of the Norse Goddess Freyja, the other two members of this archetype are based on Norse Mythology figures associated with Odin. "[[Mimir of the Nordic Ascendant|Mimir]]" is the name of a Norse God renowned for his wisdom and knowledge, who is the guard of the Well of Wisdom and Insight, where one of the roots of the tree Yggdrasil concludes. Into his well, Odin cast his eye to gain knowledge of the future. "[[Valkyrie of the Nordic Ascendant|Valkyries]]" are a host of female figures who serve under Odin, and decide who will die in battle. They are also responsible for bringing the dead warriors to the afterlife, into the Halls of Valhalla (where they become [[Einherjar Token|Einherjars]]), that is ruled by Odin himself.
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==Design==
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The "Nordic Ascendant" monsters are based on legendary human and divine figures found in Norse mythology. Most of the monsters' mythological counterparts are related to the Norse God [[wikipedia:Odin|Odin]]:
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==Playstyle==
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* "[[Mimir of the Nordic Ascendant|Mimir]]" is based on [[wikipedia:Mímir|Mímir]], a Norse God renowned for his wisdom and knowledge, whose head is carried by Odin to provide him with knowledge.
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"Nordic Ascendants", like "[[Nordic Beast]]s" and "[[Nordic Alfar]]" focus on quickly getting out their "[[Aesir]]" [[Synchro Monster]] "[[Odin, Father of the Aesir]]" out as soon as possible to punish the opponent. With this, you would require to have quite a few cards to focus on bringing out the tuners as soon as possible in order to carry this task out before the opponent manages to create a field advantage. One of the main weaknesses of "Odin" is "[[Bottomless Trap Hole]]", thus you will need protection. Here is an example of cards which would go well in a "Nordic Ascendant" Deck.
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* "[[Valkyrie of the Nordic Ascendant|Valkyrie]]" is based on the [[wikipedia:Valkyrie|Valkyries]], a host of female figures who serve under Odin, and are responsible for bringing dead warriors to the afterlife and into the [[wikipedia:Valhalla|Halls of Valhalla]] (where they become [[wikipedia:Einherjar|Einherjars]]).
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** ''Vanadis'' is another name for the Vanir Goddess [[wikipedia:Freyja|Freyja]], who in some sources is depicted as the queen of the Valkyries.
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{{Decklist|Nordic Ascendant Deck
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** ''Gullveig'' is also theorized by some scholars to be or be connected to Freyja.
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* The [[wikipedia:Einherjar|Einherjar]], featured in the "[[Einherjar Token]]s", are an army of fallen that were brought to [[wikipedia:Valhalla|Valhalla]] to be part of [[wikipedia:Odin|Odin]]'s army for the inevitable day of [[wikipedia:Ragnarök|Ragnarök]].
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* [[Chaos Sorcerer]]
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In gameplay, the "Nordic Ascendant" monsters are associated with "[[Odin, Father of the Aesir]]". Most "Nordic Ascendant" monsters have effects to Special Summon monsters and enable combos.
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* [[Gravekeeper's Guard]]
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==Members==
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* [[Gravekeeper's Spy]]
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* [[Honest]]
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! Nordic Ascendant
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* [[Ljosalf of the Nordic Alfar]]
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! Origin
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* [[Nova Summoner]]  
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* [[Phantom Skyblaster]]
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| [[Gullveig of the Nordic Ascendant]]
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* [[Valkyrie of the Nordic Ascendant]]  
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| [[wikipedia:Gullveig|Gullveig]]
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* [[Vanadis of the Nordic Ascendant]]
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|synchro monsters =
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| [[Mimir of the Nordic Ascendant]]
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* [[Odin, Father of the Aesir]]
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| [[wikipedia:Mímir|Mímir]]
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* [[Cards from the Sky]]
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| [[Valkyrie of the Nordic Ascendant]]
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* [[Creature Swap]]
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| [[wikipedia:Valkyrie|Valkyrie]]
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* [[Forbidden Lance]]
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| [[Vanadis of the Nordic Ascendant]]
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* [[Gleipnir, the Fetters of Fenrir]]
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| [[wikipedia:Freyja|Freyja]]
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* [[Solemn Authority]]
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| [[Einherjar Token]]
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| [[wikipedia:Einherjar|Einherjar]]
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==Playing style==
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{{Main|Aesir#Playing style}}
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[[Category:TCG and OCG archetypes]]

Latest revision as of 19:18, 19 March 2023

Nordic Ascendant
Halldor with "Valkyrie of the Nordic Ascendant" and two "Einherjar Tokens"
Halldor with "Valkyrie of the Nordic Ascendant" and two "Einherjar Tokens"
Japanese
  • 極（きょく）星（せい）天（てん）
  • 極星天 (base)
  • きょくせいてん (ruby)
  • Kyokuseiten (romanized)
  • Polar Star Angel (translated)
French
  • Ascendant Nordique
German
  • Nordischer Aszendent
Italian
  • Antenato Nordic
  • Nordic Ancestor (translated)
Korean
  • 극성천
  • 極星天 (Hanja)
  • Geukseongcheon (romanized)
  • Polar Star Angel (translated)
Portuguese
  • Ascendente Nórdico
Spanish
  • Ascendientes Nórdicos
Sets
TCG
OCG
Anime appearances
Lists

"Nordic Ascendant", known as "Polar Star Angel" (極（きょく）星（せい）天（てん） Kyokuseiten) in the Japanese OCG and the anime, are a sub-archetype of the "Nordic" archetype. They are a group of Fairy monsters used by Halldor in the Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's anime.

Design[edit]

The "Nordic Ascendant" monsters are based on legendary human and divine figures found in Norse mythology. Most of the monsters' mythological counterparts are related to the Norse God Odin:

  • "Mimir" is based on Mímir, a Norse God renowned for his wisdom and knowledge, whose head is carried by Odin to provide him with knowledge.
  • "Valkyrie" is based on the Valkyries, a host of female figures who serve under Odin, and are responsible for bringing dead warriors to the afterlife and into the Halls of Valhalla (where they become Einherjars).
    • Vanadis is another name for the Vanir Goddess Freyja, who in some sources is depicted as the queen of the Valkyries.
    • Gullveig is also theorized by some scholars to be or be connected to Freyja.
  • The Einherjar, featured in the "Einherjar Tokens", are an army of fallen that were brought to Valhalla to be part of Odin's army for the inevitable day of Ragnarök.

In gameplay, the "Nordic Ascendant" monsters are associated with "Odin, Father of the Aesir". Most "Nordic Ascendant" monsters have effects to Special Summon monsters and enable combos.

Members[edit]

Nordic Ascendant Origin
Gullveig of the Nordic Ascendant Gullveig
Mimir of the Nordic Ascendant Mímir
Valkyrie of the Nordic Ascendant Valkyrie
Vanadis of the Nordic Ascendant Freyja
Related
Card Origin
Einherjar Token Einherjar

Playing style[edit]

Main article: Aesir § Playing style
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