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{{About|the group of characters|the arc|[[Dark Signers (arc)]]}}
 
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| kanji = ダーク・シグナー
| romanji romaji = Dāku Shigunā
| japanese translated = Dark Signer
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| french = Pactisants des Ténébres
| spanish = Portadores Oscuros (Dark Carriers)
| danish = Mørkedets Bærere (Carriers of the Darkness)
| german = Finstere Auserwählte (Dark Chosen Ones)
| italian = Predestinati Oscuri (Dark Predestineds)
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| anime debut = [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 027]]
 
| anime = [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]]
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* [[RudgerRoman Goodwin]](Leader)* [[DemakDevack]]* [[Misty LolaKalin Kessler]]* [[Carly NagisaCarmine]]* [[Kyosuke KiryuMisty Tredwell]]* [[Greiger]] (Devack's replacement)* [[Rex Goodwin]]
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The '''Dark Signers''' are were a mysterious group of duelistsDuelists resurrected and in the service of the [[Earthbound Immortals]], who serve served as antagonists the evil counterparts to the [[Signers]] and were the primary antagonists for the [[Dark Signers (arc)|second arc ]] of ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]]''.
==Background==When a person diesdied, he or she is was given a chance to live by becoming a Dark Signer at the time of their death. If they display displayed a great will to live or a reason for revenge, an [[Earthbound Immortals|Earthbound Immortal]] may spare them (provided they agree willingly, whether or not they remember doing so after being brought back), turning them into a the Dark Signer Signers in the process. However due to this phenomenon which derives from the Underworld itself, there's no way to revert As the transformation. As a Dark SignerSigners, those individuals are were given a great power and a great lust for revenge. With all All of the Dark Signers, with the exception of CarlyRoman and Rex, they hold held some form a of grudge against (or connection to, in the case of [[Devack]] and [[Carly Carmine|Carly]]) a Signer, which would provide an another answer to why the Earthbound Immortals chose them. They are Due to this phenomenon which derived from the Netherworld itself, there was no way to revert the transformation or revert to their former selves, and were said to be no longer of the living world . If they turned over a new leaf in a Duel, the Earthbound Immortal would take over them and incapable continue the match (however Akiza noted, their control can potentially be broken if the Earthbound Immortal is destroyed without getting rid of reverting to their former selvesthe person's Life Points).
Thus because of this distinctive group of individuals already had died once, it is seen that once they have been defeated in their own Shadow Duel or Shadow Turbo Duel for that matter, their departure from this world would be completely different. As instead of simply dying like a normal human being, they instead would wither until they became dust when they were sent into the Netherworld. They are were capable of using a distinctive new type of monsters known as [[Dark Synchro MonstersMonster]] s which are were black lined. Their [[Signature Cardsignature card]] are the "[[Earthbound ImmortalsImmortal]]s", along with the use of Field Spell cards in order to maintain the effects of these powerful beasts in a Duel.There were only five Dark Signers at any given time, each one possessed by a different geoglyph. In the anime present altered time-line, a total of seven awakened, due to the fall of others. Devack was 'succeeded' by Greiger and Rex was revived after his Duel with Roman. Dark Signers are shown to have a red [[Criminal mark]]-esque patterns on their face and black sclerae. ==Members=={| class="wikitable"|-! Identity! Dark Signer! Cause of Death! Mark! Deck! [[Earthbound Immortal]]|-! [[Rex Goodwin]]| [[File:REXGODWIND.jpg|100px]]| Defeat by a Dark Signer (Roman)| Condor| [[Inca]]| [[Earthbound Immortal Wiraqocha Rasca|Wiraqocha Rasca]]|-! [[Roman Goodwin]]| [[File:RudgerDS.png|100px]]| [[Zero Reverse]]| Spider| [[Spider]]| [[Earthbound Immortal Uru|Uru]]|-! [[Devack]]| [[File:DemakDS.png|100px]]| Unknown| Monkey| [[Ape]]| [[Earthbound Immortal Cusillu|Cusillu]]|-! [[Misty Tredwell]]| [[File:MistyDS.png|100px]]| Car accident| Lizard| [[Reptilianne]]| [[Earthbound Immortal Ccarayhua|Ccarayhua]]|-! [[Kalin Kessler]]| [[File:DSKiryu.png|100px]]| Starvation| Giant| [[Infernity]]| [[Earthbound Immortal Ccapac Apu|Ccapac Apu]]|-! [[Carly Carmine]] | [[File:Carly signer.jpg|100px]]| Defenestration| Hummingbird| [[Fortune Lady]]| [[Earthbound Immortal Aslla piscu|Aslla piscu]]|-! [[Greiger]]| [[File:D-Bommer.jpg|100px]]| Hanging| Killer Whale| [[Reactor]]| [[Earthbound Immortal Chacu Challhua|Chacu Challhua]]|}
==History==
The [[Earthbound ImmortalsImmortal]] are s were evil entities that were sealed in the [[Nazca Lines]] by the [[Crimson Dragon]] and the [[Five Dragons]]. Each one bore a [[Mark of the Shadows|dark mark]] on to five individuals who are known as the Dark Signers. The Dark Signers possessed an inborn drive to defeat the [[Signers]], whom each had a marking of the [[Crimson Dragon]], over the course of 5,000 years. The Dark Signers served as gatekeepers to the door to the Netherworld. This door resided within the first [[Ener-D]] Reactor, located in [[Satellite]]. The Dark Signers plotted to open this gate to release the Earthbound Immortals. Knowing this, [[Rex Goodwin]] built the utopia [[New Domino City]] away from Satellite and restricted the access between the two cities so that only those left in the Satellite would be harmed when this time came. Rex's older brother, [[Roman Goodwin]], was placed in charge of the first [[Ener-D]] Reactor, developed by Doctor Fudo prior to the [[Zero Reverse]] Incident. The same incident which released the sealed Immortals from their 5,000 year imprisonment. Presumably killed by the accident, Roman was reawakened as a Dark Signer.  [[Kalin]] became a Dark Signer after starving to death in prison but came back, fueled with revenge against his former best friend [[Yusei Fudo]].
The Dark Signers possess an inborn drive to defeat At a certain point, [[Misty Tredwell]] was transformed while suffering in the hospital after her car accident. After being spared, she was told by [[SignersEarthbound Immortal Ccarayhua|Ccarayhua]], who each has a marking to kill the servant of the [[Crimson Dragon]], over "[[Black Rose Dragon]]". Her hatred for the course of 5[[Akiza Izinski|Black Rose]] Duelist for allegedly killing her brother,000 yearseasily put Misty on this task.
The Dark Signers serve as gatekeepers to After the door that leads to the underworld. This door resides within the first [[EnerdyCrimson Dragon]] generator built, located in appeared during the [[SatelliteFortune Cup]]. The , the Dark Signers plotted to open this gate to release began preaching in Satellite that the Earthbound Immortals. Knowing this, [[Rex Goodwin]] built Crimson Dragon was evil and encouraged the utopia [[New Domino City]] away from Satellite and restricted access between people to stand with them for the two cities so that only those left in sake of the Satellite would be harmed when this time came.
Rex's older brotherUsing brainwashed victims, they began targeting the [[RudgerSigners]], was placed in charge of the first including [[Yusei Fudo]] and [[EnerdyJack Atlas]] System developed by Professor Fudo prior , who were made to the Duel [[Dick Pitt]] and [[Tetsu Ushio|Trudge]] respectively. Jack, however, Dueled with [[Zero ReverseCarly Carmine|Carly's]] incident that released the sealed Immortals from their 5000 year imprisonmentassistance. Having to be presumed killed by In both cases, the accident, Rudger was reawakened as a Dark SignerSigners emerged victorious.
[[Kyosuke KiryuKalin Kessler|Kalin]] then became targeted Yusei in [[Satellite]] and faced him in a Dark Signer after being sentenced [[Shadow Turbo Duel]]. He Summoned his Earthbound Immortal, "[[Earthbound Immortal Ccapac Apu|Ccapac Apu]]", which absorbed the souls of many residents. Yusei was unable to finish the Duel due to death but came back fueled with revenge against an injury caused by his former friend [[Yusei FudoDuel Runner]]failing.
At some time [[Misty LolaCarly Carmine|Carly]] was also transformed while suffering in hospital. After being sparedthrown off the [[Arcadia Movement]] building by [[Sayer]], she but was told spared from death by Earthbound Immortal [[Earthbound Immortal CcarayhuaAslla piscu|Aslla piscu]]. [[Misty Tredwell|CcarayhuaMisty]] sensed this and proceeded to kill the servant of Arcadia Movement in order to face the Black Rose, [[Crimson DragonAkiza Izinski]]. Carly faced Sayer in a rematch. Both Dark Signers Summoned their Earthbound Immortals, absorbing the souls of bystanders. Meanwhile, "[[Black Rose DragonDevack]] was able to free [[Greiger]] from a police wagon due to the [[Sector Security|guards']]souls having been absorbed. Carly defeated Sayer with ". Her hatred for the [[Akiza IzinskiEarthbound Immortal Aslla piscu|Black RoseAslla piscu]] duelist for allegedly killing her brother easily put ", which caused the building to fall apart and Sayer fell, past the inside balconies. Misty on this taskand Akiza's Duel was interrupted and postponed due to the collapsing building.
After The Signers learned from Rex about the [[Crimson Dragon]] appeared during the [[Fortune Cup]], nature of the Dark Signers began preaching in Satellite that the Crimson Dragon is evil and encouraging the people Dueling powers. Yusei, determined to save Kalin, questioned Rex about returning them to stand with normal. Rex reluctantly tells them for that the sake change cannot be reverted as they were no longer of Satellitethis world.
Using brainwashed victims, they began targeting the [[File:Signers face Dark Signers]], including [[Yusei Fudo]] and [[Jack Atlas]], who were made to duel [[Dick Pitt]] and [[Tetsu Ushio.jpg|Trudge]] respectively. However, Jack dueled with [[Carly Nagisathumb|Carly Nagisa's]] assistance, in both cases, The Dark Signers confront the Signers emerged victoriousand their companions.]]
[[Kyosuke Kiryu|Kiryu]] targeted Yusei, After a dark ritual performed by the Dark Signers in the [[Satellite]] and faced him in a [[Shadow Turbo Duel]]B.A.D. He Summoned his Earthbound Immortal, "[[Earthbound Immortal Ccapac Apu|Ccapac Apu]]"area, which took the souls a mysterious black fog covered all of many Satellite, and absorbed all residents. Yusei was unable to finish the Duel due to an injury caused by his near this zone, seemingly including [[Duel RunnerCrow]] failing.
After Roman's [[Carly Nagisa|CarlyShadow Duel]] against Yusei concluded, the rest of the Dark Signers showed themselves to their rivals, the Signers, as their final battle was about to begin. Each Signer was thrown off to travel to one of the [[Arcadia Movement]] building to her death by [[Divine (Character)|Divine]]four control units for the Original Enerdy Reactor, but where their corresponding rival was spared by an Earthbound Immortalawaiting. [[Misty Lola|Misty]] sensed this However, as Luna and proceeded Leo were taken by Trudge to the Arcadia Movement controller where Devack was, she was instead transported back to face the Black Rose, [[Akiza IzinskiMinus World]]. Carly faced Divine in a rematch. Both Dark Signers Summoned their Earthbound Immortals which took the souls of bystanders. Meanwhile, order to free [[DemakAncient Fairy Dragon]] was able . This caused Leo to Duel Devack in her place, trying to free fulfill his promise of protecting her. After Devack summoned his [[GreigerEarthbound Immortal Cusillu|Cusillu]] , Luna returned from a police wagon because the Spirit World and took Leo's place. Once Devack sacrificed [[Sector Security|guards'Ancient Fairy Dragon]] souls had been taken. Carly defeats Divine with her Earthbound Immortal, "in order to activate Cusillu's effect, Luna used [[Earthbound Immortal Aslla Piscu|Aslla PiscuRespect Synchron]]", causing the building to fall apart, and Divine falling down summon Ancient Fairy Dragon to her side of the building past the inside balconies. Misty field thus releasing her and Akiza's Duel is interrupted using her and postponed due [[Power Tool Dragon]] to the collapsing buildingdestroy Cusillu and defeat Devack.
The Signers learn from Rex Goodwin that Despite Devack's defeat and the nature apparent destruction of Cusillu, the Dark Signers dueling powershad a contingency plan. Yusei is determined [[Greiger]] soon became his replacement, using a sixth Earthbound Immortal, [[Earthbound Immortal Chacu Challhua|Chacu Challhua]]. Later Greiger Dueled against [[Crow]], whom had managed to return Kiryu escape the fog. Later during the Duel, as the new Dark Signer summons his correspondent God, he ultimately finds out the truth about his village: the ones responsible for the destruction of it are actually the same individuals he now works for. Discovering this Greiger lost his will to normalcontinue the Duel, questions Goodwin about returning them but suddenly a dark and evil voice known only as an "Envoy of the Underworld" intervened. The entity possessed him in order to force the Duel to normalcontinue. Goodwin reluctantly tells them that In the end, the possessed Greiger was defeated by Crow in the change cannot be reverted Shadow Turbo Duel, during which Chacu Challhua was destroyed as they are no longer of this worldwell.
With his detours settled, Yusei finally reached [[Image:Signers face Earthbound Immortal Ccapac Apu|the Giant]]'s control unit, and Kalin. Their Duel was intense as Yusei tried to save him while Kalin just wanted revenge. As more of the Enforcers' past was revealed, including Kalin's final moments before becoming a Dark SignersSigner, he Summoned Ccapac Apu and tried to destroy Yusei with it.jpg|thumb|However, as he manages to fend off from the Earthbound Immortal's assault, the Nazca God itself begins to trash the Dark Signers confront ground where the Signers and their companionsDuel is taking place.As Kalin started experiencing difficulties with this, Yusei tried to save him by summoning "[[Majestic Star Dragon]]" and took down Ccapac Apu. Kalin made peace with him before he withered into dust.
After a dark ritualthe battle, Roman spoke to Yusei through Trudge as he challenged him. Therefore he, along with Crow, performed by the Dark Signers in Luna, Leo and Trudge went to the Original [[B.A.Ener-D.]] areaReactor. As they met with Roman inside, he detonated the Enerdy Reactor, thus releasing the negative energy inside. As it filled the room, mysterious black fog covers all the two of Satellitethem, absorbing all residents near who are above it, finally began their rematch. During the Duel he revealed to him some unfortunate events which occurred between the Dark Signer and Professor Fudo. Roman also revealed his identity as the Fifth Signer. After Yusei finally managed to this zone, apparently including defeat [[CrowEarthbound Immortal Uru|Uru]], and thereby Roman, Roman detonated his left arm as he disappeared, and blew up the bridge and sent Yusei falling into the depths of the Ener-D Reactor.
After Rudger's [[Shadow Duel]] against Yusei concludes, the rest File:Envoy of the Dark Signers show themselves to their rivals, the Signers as their final battle is about to begin. Currently, each Signer travels to one of the 4 controller for the Old Momentum where their corresponding rival is awating. However as Luna and Leo are taken by Trudge to controller where Demak is, she instead travels back to the [[Minus World]] in order to free [[Ancient Fairy Dragon]]Underworld. Thus because jpg|thumb|Envoy of this Leo who stumbles upon the controller with the monkey mark, finds Demak only to duel him in her place, trying to fulfill his promise of protecting her. After Demak summons his [[Earthbound Immortal Cusillu]], Luna returns from the Spirit World and takes Leo's place. Once Dark Signer sacrifice [[Ancient Fairy DragonUnderworld|left]], so Cusillu's effect can be activated, Luna uses [[Respect Synchron]], to summon Ancient Fairy Dragon to her side of the field, thus releasing her and using both Dragons to destroy Cusillu and defeat Demak.
Despite Demak's defeat and Meanwhile Jack, who has finally reached the apparent destruction Hummingbird tower, was surprised by Carly, who appeared riding her own [[Duel Runner]] before engaging in a Shadow Turbo Duel. Carly depleted most of Cusilluhis Life Points, and through the Dark Signers prove to have a contingency plan. card [[GreigerEnlightenment]] soon becomes his replacement, using showed Jack a vision of the future where he lost the Duel and became a Dark Signer, reigning as King over a sixth Earthbound Immortaldead world. Jack, who was at first caught up in the vision, dropped Carly's glasses and realized that they were still in the present. He was able to turn Carly back briefly into herself, before the "Envoy of the Underworld" possessed her and forced the Duel to continue. Carly summoned [[Earthbound Immortal Chacu ChallhuaAslla piscu|Aslla piscu]]. Later Greiger duels against , however Jack turned the Duel around by summoning "[[CrowMajestic Red Dragon]]". However, who managed as he attempted to have escaped end the fog. However, Greiger was also defeated by Crow Duel in a Turbo Duel where Chacu Challhua was apparently destroyed tie and theoretically destroy them both, Carly informed Jack that he had another destiny as wellKing and broke the control of the Envoy of the Netherworld, destroyed Aslla piscu and took damage because of it is doubtful that . She lost the remaining Dark Signers will be able to obtain another replacement for bothDuel and vanished in Jack's arms.
With his detours settledFinally, Yusei finally reaches Misty who was guarding the last Control Tower was waiting for Akiza while mourning for her dead brother, [[Toby]]. Eventually Akiza and Mina arrived where the Giant's safety switchLizard Tower was situated, to face Kiryuin an old and abandoned carnival. Their duel is intense as Yusei tries to save him while Kiryu justs wants revengeThus Akiza found Misty, and was guided by her into a House of Mirrors where they finally commenced their rematch. As more Team Satisfaction past is revealed including Kiryu final moments before becoming a Dark Signerit began, Misty recounted the events that lead up to Toby’s death that undoubtedly involved Akiza, he Summons Ccapac Apu through the use of her Sad Story Spells and tries to destroy Yusei with itBad End Trap. However as he manages to fend off from Because of this Akiza who was tormented by the Earthbound Immortals assaulttruth, lost the Nazca God itself begins will to trash the ground where continue the duel is taking placeDuel. As Kiyu then has dificulties with this Yusei tries However, Sayer appeared to save himher from landing on a large shard of broken glass, in but then deviously awakened her powers as the end by summoning Savior Star Dragon and taking down Ccapac Apu. However as Kiryu makes peace with him, still he withers into dust[[Akiza|Black Rose]] once again.
After However, while Misty in the end summoned her powerful "[[Dragon Queen of Tragic Endings]]", Akiza on the other hand not only unleashed her Black Rose Dragon, but also ultimately shattered every mirror in the battle Rudger spokes vicinity and finally confronted her opponent face to face. Akiza and Misty's Duel continued while Misty managed to gain the upper hand by summoning Ccarayhua. While she does that, Yusei through Trudge as he challenges tricked Sayer in revealing the truth behind her brother's death. Upon hearing this she commanded her monster to devour himand avenged her brother's death. Therefore now he along with CrowBefore she could surrender, Luna, Leo the Envoy of the Underworld took control and Trudge go was about to the Old Momentumfinish Akiza off with a direct attack. As they meet with Rudger inside, he detonates But Akiza pulled through by blocking the Momentum system, thus releasing attack and summoning Black Rose Dragon again to destroy everything on the negative energy insidefield. Misty tried to counter by inflicting damage through a card effect. As But Akiza countered the damage and dealt it fills back to her ending the roomDuel with Misty feeling at peace. She vanished leaving her music box, the two of them who are above containing Toby’s and her picture on it, finally began their rematch.
{{Later, right after Akiza’s Duel against Misty concludes, before the Signers were able to seal the last Tower, the King of the Netherworld appeared from the Original Ener-}}D Reactor, and was moving toward New Domino City. At that time Rex who had acquired the powers of a Signer with Roman's arm, revealed to be the last of the Dark Signers. As the dark mark of the Condor appeared on his back, it revealed his Dark Signer nature and gave him supernatural powers, he declared that a [[Shadow Turbo Duel]] would be held within the Condor geoglyph as a ritual to welcome the [[King of the Netherworld]].
Therefore, Rex faced off against Yusei, Jack, and Crow in one final Shadow Turbo Duel. The Duel raged fiercely upon them and Rex. Though both Jack and Crow were unable to continue due to [[Earthbound Immortal Wiraqocha Rasca|Wiraqocha Rasca's]] deadly effect, Yusei managed to win with their help. [[File:DS.jpg|thumb|Four of the Dark Signers returning to life]] After the King of the Netherworld was finally destroyed by the combined power of Yusei, Majestic Star Dragon, and the Crimson Dragon, all of the other Dark Signers were returned to life, leaving only the Goodwin brothers to pass on to the afterlife. As for the former Dark Signers, it's unknown if the others do or don't have recollection of ever being one, judging by Carly's statement and Kalin's current state. (Although it appears that Kalin and Greiger are the only ones with any recollection of their crimes as Dark Signers).  Order of reappearance:*[[Misty]]: It is shown that she and Akiza become close friends, and are now pen pals. She reappeared in many advertisements in Season 2, but had yet to make a physical appearance.*[[Carly]]: She appeared by throwing off her old man disguise a short while after Akiza mentions Misty. She continued to be friends with everyone, normally helping [[Jack]] out of any tight spots. It is unknown if Carly was still friends with [[Misty]].*[[Kalin]]: He went on a trip and ended up in [[Crash Town]]. His "new life" didn't seem to be as successful as the others; he wore a ragged black cape, is physically exhausted, and has lost all emotion, joining a large group of Duelists that Dueled against "[[Malcolm]]´s" group, with lifelong slavery as the loser's penalty (Even then, he is still admired by the kids of the town.). He Dueled Yusei one more time, so that he can leave the world of Dueling behind him (It is revealed, that he kept his Dark Signer memories, and wanted to die for those actions). However, after a series of events, Kalin's will to live changed, making sure that the town and its inhabitants live peacefully from now on.*[[Greiger]]: He returned to his hometown, where he reunited with [[Annie (Greiger's sister)|Annie]] and [[Max]]. Since then, his family moved to [[Nazca Lines|Nazca]] where they build a shrine to pacify the [[Earthbound Immortal]]s and spent the rest of the series tending to it. He also kept his memories as a Dark Signer, and wanted to repent for that crime.{{clear}} In an information file that [[Z-one]] reads in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 149|Episode 149]], in the "original" timeline before he and [[Iliaster]] caused the [[Zero Reverse]] to split the cities, there were only five Earthbound Immortals that fought the Signers - Uru, Ccapac Apu, Cusillu, Aslla Piscu, and Ccarayhua. This would seem to suggest that Rex and Greiger did not originally become Dark Signers, and that it was Z-one's interference with the timeline that caused them to become such. ==PowersAbilities==
===Brainwashing===
[[ImageFile:5Dx028 Spider leaves Dick.jpg|thumb|right|180px|The Spider after possessing a victim.]][[RudgerRoman Goodwin|Roman]] has had the ability to brainwash other people, by having a black spider latch onto a victim. The victim believes themself believed themselves to be a Dark Signer, gains gained the spider dark mark and does did the bidding of the real Dark Signers. While brainwashed, the victim's Duels become became Shadow Duels and their Deck is was changed to one more fitting to a Dark Signer. In the English version the brainwashed person was known as a '''[[Shadow Drones|Shadow Drone]]''', while in the Japanese they refered to themselves as actual Dark Signers.
The spell is was lifted when the victim loses lost a Duel. At this point the spider is was ejected from their body and erupts in erupted into a powder. The victim's Deck is was then restored to normal and they have had no memory of what happened while they were brainwashed.
People who become became real Dark Signers are were believed to be brainwashed. Their motives are were fueled by revenge. While some accept accepted it to be their own free will, in Carly's her actions it appeared that when their hatred motives are not always as she wishes and appears as though she is no longer pursued, then the Dark Signer will become possessedby their corresponding [[Earthbound Immortal]]. In This happened in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 053Greiger]], [[Carly Carmine|episode 53Carly]], and [[Earthbound Immortal Chacu ChallhuaMisty Tredwell|Chacu ChallhuaMisty's]] openly possessed Greiger after he no longer wanted Duels, forcing them to continue fightingagainst their will.
===Shadow Duels===
:''{{Main article: [[|Shadow Duel]]''.}}[[ImageFile:5Dx027 Duel of Darkness.jpg|thumb|left|180px|A Shadow Duel.]]
When a Dark Signer engages engaged in a Duel, the arena is was surrounded by a forcefield force field of dark fire, taking the shape of the Dark Signer's respected geoglyph and becomes became a Shadow Duel(However it has been proven that they can choose whether or not to make the geoglyph appear. This is evidenced by Misty in episode 60, whom Duels Akiza, but the flames do not appear until she makes it). When a brainwashed Dark Signer servant engages engaged in a Duel, the arena is was instead surrounded by a purple glow.
During a Shadow Duel, players suffer suffered real damage when attacked by monsters. The blasts from the attacks are fatal and often cause caused damage to the surroundings. Also, according to [[Divine (Character)|DivineSayer]] during his duel Duel with [[Carly NagisaCarmine]] in episode 39, the effects from a [[Shadow Duel]] are more powerful and deadlier than that of [[Psychic Duelist|Psychic Dueling]].
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===Dark Synchro Summoning===
:''{{Main article: [[|Dark Synchro Summon]].''}}
[[ImageFile:YGO5D027DarkTuning.jpg|thumb|right|175px|Dark Synchro Summoning]] The [[Dark Synchro MonstersMonster|Dark Synchro]] and [[Dark Tuner Monsters|Dark Tuner monstersmonster]] are s were exclusive to the Dark Signersand Shadow Drones. Dark Synchro Monsters are were [[Synchro Summon]]ed by sending to the [[Graveyard]] 1 [[Dark Tuner Monsters|Dark Tuner monster]] and 1 non-[[Dark Tuner Monsters|Dark Tuner Monster]]monster. The non-[[Dark Tuner Monsters|Dark Tuner Monstermonster's]] [[Level]] minus the [[Dark Tuner Monsters|Dark Tuner Monstermonster's]] [[Level]] must be equal to the Dark Synchro Monster's [[Level]], which is [[Negative Level|negative]]. Currently Negative Levels do not exist in Most of the Dark Signers used the following chant: "''When dark overlaps with dark, the doors of the real life card gameunderworld will open.To a world without light!"'' In the dub, the chant is: ''"When the shadows are devoured by even darker shadows, the curtain pulls back and reveals, a world without light!"''
==Trivia==*Roman only turned Grieger into a Dark Signer after Devak is defeated, thus leaving a vacancy in the Dark Signers' ranks. This suggests there can only be as many Dark Signers as there are Marks of the [[Crimson Dragon]], to maintain a balance of light and dark{{Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's}}
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