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* This [[monster]] is based on [[Mahad]], one of the [[High Priests]] featured in the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! (manga)|Yu-Gi-Oh!]]'' manga and [[Yu-Gi-Oh! (anime)|anime]].
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* This monster is based on [[Mahad]], one of the [[High Priests]] featured in the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! (manga)|Yu-Gi-Oh!]]'' manga and [[Yu-Gi-Oh! (anime)|anime]].
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** [[wikipedia:Palladium (protective image)|Palladium]] is described as an image of a nation's safeguard or source of protection.
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*** In this case, it could possibly refer to Mahad himself, and his willingness to sacrifice his own life in order to ensure the safety of [[Pharaoh Atem]].
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** The needle-like jewelry on this monster's belt resemble the pointers found on the [[Millennium Ring]], possibly as a reference to Mahad being the user of the Millennium Ring while he was alive.
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** This monster's effect to [[Special Summon]] "[[Dark Magician]]" after being [[destroy]]ed references how Mahad merges his spirit with his [[ka]] [[Magus of Illusions]] ([[Illusion Magician]] in the anime) to become "Dark Magician" after his death.
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*** Fittingly, this monster shares the same [[Level]], [[Type]], and [[original ATK and DEF]] as "Dark Magician".
 
** Comparatively, "[[Maiden with Eyes of Blue]]" is based on [[Kisara]], the carrier of "[[Blue-Eyes White Dragon]]", and "[[Palladium Oracle Mana]]" is based on [[Mana]], the carrier of "[[Dark Magician Girl]]". Similarly, all three of these cards are able to [[Summon]] their respective monster from the [[hand]], [[Deck]], or [[Graveyard]].
 
** Comparatively, "[[Maiden with Eyes of Blue]]" is based on [[Kisara]], the carrier of "[[Blue-Eyes White Dragon]]", and "[[Palladium Oracle Mana]]" is based on [[Mana]], the carrier of "[[Dark Magician Girl]]". Similarly, all three of these cards are able to [[Summon]] their respective monster from the [[hand]], [[Deck]], or [[Graveyard]].
  
* [[wikipedia:Palladium (protective image)|Palladium]] is described as an image of a nation's safeguard or source of protection.
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* This monster can be considered a rival to "[[Blue-Eyes Chaos MAX Dragon]]".
** In this case, it could possibly refer to Mahad, himself, and his willingness to sacrifice his own life in order to ensure the safety of [[Atem]].
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** Both monsters debuted in ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! The Dark Side of Dimensions]]''.  
 
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** Both monsters are the retrained counterparts of "Blue-Eyes White Dragon" and "Dark Magician", both of which are rival monsters in the ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' manga.
* The needle-like jewelry on this monster's belt resemble the pointers found on the [[Millennium Ring]], possibly as a reference to Mahad being the user of the Millennium Ring while he was alive.
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** Both monsters feature opposite [[Attribute]]s of each other, which are the opposite Attributes of their original counterparts; this monster is a [[DARK]] monster while "Blue-Eyes" is a [[LIGHT]] monster, while "Mahad" is a LIGHT monster and "Dark Magician" is a DARK monster.
 
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** Both monsters are depicted in mirrored poses; this monster is depicted facing right at an upwards angle, while "Mahad" is depicted facing left at a downwards angle.
* This card's [[effect]] to [[Special Summon]] "[[Dark Magician]]" after being [[destroy]]ed is a reference to Mahad becoming said monster after his death in the manga and anime.
 
** Fittingly, this card has the same [[Type]], [[ATK]], [[DEF]], and [[Level]] as "Dark Magician".
 
 
 
* Just as how "Dark Magician" opposes "Blue-Eyes White Dragon", this card can be considered a rival to "[[Blue-Eyes Chaos MAX Dragon]]". Both are counterparts to the original card, have opposing [[Attribute]]s and stances in their artworks, appear in ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! The Dark Side of Dimensions]]'', and act as the final trump cards to [[Yugi Mutou (manga)|Yugi Mutou]] and [[Seto Kaiba (manga)|Seto Kaiba]] and respectively.
 

Revision as of 09:17, 12 March 2024

  • This monster can be considered a rival to "Blue-Eyes Chaos MAX Dragon".
    • Both monsters debuted in Yu-Gi-Oh! The Dark Side of Dimensions.
    • Both monsters are the retrained counterparts of "Blue-Eyes White Dragon" and "Dark Magician", both of which are rival monsters in the Yu-Gi-Oh! manga.
    • Both monsters feature opposite Attributes of each other, which are the opposite Attributes of their original counterparts; this monster is a DARK monster while "Blue-Eyes" is a LIGHT monster, while "Mahad" is a LIGHT monster and "Dark Magician" is a DARK monster.
    • Both monsters are depicted in mirrored poses; this monster is depicted facing right at an upwards angle, while "Mahad" is depicted facing left at a downwards angle.