Difference between revisions of "Card Trivia:Mystical Beast of Serket"
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* This card is similar to some [[Field Searcher]]s because it requires "[[Temple of the Kings]]" to be on the field, similar to how most Field Searchers need [[Field Spell Card]]s on the field. | * This card is similar to some [[Field Searcher]]s because it requires "[[Temple of the Kings]]" to be on the field, similar to how most Field Searchers need [[Field Spell Card]]s on the field. | ||
| − | * Even though it would seem somewhat odd that this card is [[Fairy]]-Type even though it resembles a scorpion, would seem to be [[Insect]]-Type, it should be taken into consideration that this is based off of an Egyptian goddess, but because it was not considered a god card, the closes to the typing of gods are | + | * Even though it would seem somewhat odd that this card is [[Fairy|Angel]]-Type even though it resembles a scorpion, would seem to be [[Insect]]-Type, it should be taken into consideration that this is based off of an Egyptian goddess, but because it was not considered a god card, the closes to the typing of gods are angels; it makes less sense with the censored English typing of "Fairy". There is also the fact that a scorpion is technically not an insect but rather more closely related to spiders rather than insects. |
** Furthermore, when depicted in the anime, this monster displays the capacity to change its shape after consuming an enemy, copying their traits. This ability is more reflective of the ability of many pagan deities to alter their shape when interacting with the mortal world, suggesting that the scorpion form seen in this card's artwork is simply one of many forms the creature is capable of taking. | ** Furthermore, when depicted in the anime, this monster displays the capacity to change its shape after consuming an enemy, copying their traits. This ability is more reflective of the ability of many pagan deities to alter their shape when interacting with the mortal world, suggesting that the scorpion form seen in this card's artwork is simply one of many forms the creature is capable of taking. | ||
* This card is seemingly unplayable in the [[Advanced Format]], because it requires [[Temple of the Kings]] to be active. However, there are ways to get around this, such as activating "[[Skill Drain]]" before this card is Summoned; or by using its destruction as an advantage for a Meklord Emperor. | * This card is seemingly unplayable in the [[Advanced Format]], because it requires [[Temple of the Kings]] to be active. However, there are ways to get around this, such as activating "[[Skill Drain]]" before this card is Summoned; or by using its destruction as an advantage for a Meklord Emperor. | ||
Revision as of 06:45, 19 May 2014
- This card is based on Serket, the Egyptian scorpion goddess.
- This card has a counterpart known as "Millennium Scorpion".
- This card is similar to some Field Searchers because it requires "Temple of the Kings" to be on the field, similar to how most Field Searchers need Field Spell Cards on the field.
- Even though it would seem somewhat odd that this card is Angel-Type even though it resembles a scorpion, would seem to be Insect-Type, it should be taken into consideration that this is based off of an Egyptian goddess, but because it was not considered a god card, the closes to the typing of gods are angels; it makes less sense with the censored English typing of "Fairy". There is also the fact that a scorpion is technically not an insect but rather more closely related to spiders rather than insects.
- Furthermore, when depicted in the anime, this monster displays the capacity to change its shape after consuming an enemy, copying their traits. This ability is more reflective of the ability of many pagan deities to alter their shape when interacting with the mortal world, suggesting that the scorpion form seen in this card's artwork is simply one of many forms the creature is capable of taking.
- This card is seemingly unplayable in the Advanced Format, because it requires Temple of the Kings to be active. However, there are ways to get around this, such as activating "Skill Drain" before this card is Summoned; or by using its destruction as an advantage for a Meklord Emperor.
