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* The strip of paper containing Japanese Kanji in this card's artwork is most likely an [[Wikipedia:Ofuda|Ofuda]], which is a type of amulet or talisman made of wood cloth or metal that are issued by [[Wikipedia:Shinto shrine|Shinto shrine]]s. | * The strip of paper containing Japanese Kanji in this card's artwork is most likely an [[Wikipedia:Ofuda|Ofuda]], which is a type of amulet or talisman made of wood cloth or metal that are issued by [[Wikipedia:Shinto shrine|Shinto shrine]]s. | ||
− | ** | + | ** Ofuda are used because it is believed they protect a family in residence from every instance of general harm (i.e. curses). This may be exemplified in this card's effect, albeit in a somewhat case of [[wikipedia:Situational irony|situational irony]]: the ofuda is "protecting" the [[Deck]] from one of your opponent's [[Draw Phase|Draw Phases]], but is in turn "cursing" your opponent by skipping their next said Phase. |
− | * According to a [http://goo.gl/lRkr9f Pojo post] by [[Kevin Tewart]], this card was mostly banned in the ''[[OCG]]'' because of | + | * According to a [http://goo.gl/lRkr9f Pojo post] by [[Kevin Tewart]], this card was mostly banned in the ''[[OCG]]'' because of its synergy with "[[Temple of the Kings]]". |
Revision as of 07:05, 14 January 2018
- The strip of paper containing Japanese Kanji in this card's artwork is most likely an Ofuda, which is a type of amulet or talisman made of wood cloth or metal that are issued by Shinto shrines.
- Ofuda are used because it is believed they protect a family in residence from every instance of general harm (i.e. curses). This may be exemplified in this card's effect, albeit in a somewhat case of situational irony: the ofuda is "protecting" the Deck from one of your opponent's Draw Phases, but is in turn "cursing" your opponent by skipping their next said Phase.
- According to a Pojo post by Kevin Tewart, this card was mostly banned in the OCG because of its synergy with "Temple of the Kings".