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| − | * | + | * This monster appears in the artwork of "[[D.3.S. Frog]]", "[[Froggy Forcefield]]", and "[[Two Toads with One Sting]]". |
| − | * | + | * This card's Japanese name is a pun of the Japanese word, 蘇る ''yomigaeru'' ("return to life"), 陰府 ''yomi'' ("underworld") and かえる ''kaeru'' ("frog"). |
| + | ** This card's effect to [[Special Summon]] itself from the Graveyard fits the "return to life" part of its name. | ||
| + | ** This card's English name is a pun of "tree" and "reborn". | ||
| − | * | + | * This monster features a bandage under its chin, possibly implying that it was caught on a [[wikipedia:fish hook|fishing hook]], referencing this card's name, effect, and design featuring angel wings and a halo. |
| − | * | + | * This is the only "[[Frog]]" monster that has been [[Limited]]. It was [[Semi-Limited]] as of the [[March 2010 Lists|March 2010 List]], and is now [[Unlimited]] as of the [[September 2010 Lists|September 2010 List]]. |
| − | * [[ | + | * This card is likely the antithesis to "[[Swap Frog]]", as both monsters' designs are based on the denizens of [[wikipedia:Heaven|Heaven]] and [[wikipedia:Hell|Hell]]. This monster's design featuring halo and angelic wings are associated with angels "Swap Frog's" red devil horns and its ''[[OCG]]'' name are associated with demons. |
| + | ** Also, both cards feature opposing effects: this card can be [[Special Summon]]ed from the [[Graveyard]], whereas "Swap Frog" can send an [[Aqua]]-[[Type]] monster to the [[Graveyard]] when it is Summoned. | ||
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| + | * The ''[[TCG]]'' [http://www.yugioh-card.com/ygo_cms/ygo/all/uploads/Updated-Card-Names-French.pdf Mise à jour des textes de cartes] document, [http://www.yugioh-card.com/ygo_cms/ygo/all/uploads/Updated-Card-Names-Italian.pdf Aggiornamenti testo carte - Italian] document, and [http://www.yugioh-card.com/ygo_cms/ygo/all/uploads/Updated-Card-Names-Spanish.pdf Textos de Carta Actualizados] document each did not add "Treeborn Frog" until May 9, 2017; however, the respective French, Italian, and Spanish lores they provide are adapted from the ''[[Battle Pack 2: War of the Giants]]'' lore in those languages rather than their then-most recent lores from ''[[Duelist Saga]]'' (released March 30, 2017). | ||
Latest revision as of 21:03, 8 April 2023
- This monster appears in the artwork of "D.3.S. Frog", "Froggy Forcefield", and "Two Toads with One Sting".
- This card's Japanese name is a pun of the Japanese word, 蘇る yomigaeru ("return to life"), 陰府 yomi ("underworld") and かえる kaeru ("frog").
- This card's effect to Special Summon itself from the Graveyard fits the "return to life" part of its name.
- This card's English name is a pun of "tree" and "reborn".
- This monster features a bandage under its chin, possibly implying that it was caught on a fishing hook, referencing this card's name, effect, and design featuring angel wings and a halo.
- This is the only "Frog" monster that has been Limited. It was Semi-Limited as of the March 2010 List, and is now Unlimited as of the September 2010 List.
- This card is likely the antithesis to "Swap Frog", as both monsters' designs are based on the denizens of Heaven and Hell. This monster's design featuring halo and angelic wings are associated with angels "Swap Frog's" red devil horns and its OCG name are associated with demons.
- Also, both cards feature opposing effects: this card can be Special Summoned from the Graveyard, whereas "Swap Frog" can send an Aqua-Type monster to the Graveyard when it is Summoned.
- The TCG Mise à jour des textes de cartes document, Aggiornamenti testo carte - Italian document, and Textos de Carta Actualizados document each did not add "Treeborn Frog" until May 9, 2017; however, the respective French, Italian, and Spanish lores they provide are adapted from the Battle Pack 2: War of the Giants lore in those languages rather than their then-most recent lores from Duelist Saga (released March 30, 2017).
