List of cards based on scenes from the anime and manga

The following is a list of cards based on scenes from the various Yu-Gi-Oh! anime/manga series. This includes cards whose artwork strongly resembles the visuals of certain shots/panels, or rearranges elements that were present in a scene from a new perspective.

This list does not include monsters whose pose is based on a panel or scene in which they appeared in, but does include OCG/TCG-original monster cards that were based on monsters as they were seen in certain scenes.

Cards by series

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters

Monsters

• "Detonating Kuriboh", based on Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel 131 (Duelist Duel 72): "Attack of Chaos" and Yu-Gi-Oh! episode 03939: "Yugi vs. Pegasus: Match of the Millennium, Part 5", in which "Thousand-Eyes Restrict" absorbs the multipled "Kuriboh".
• "Red-Eyes Soul", based on Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel 195 (Duelist Duel 136): "Yugi Fights Alone" where "Red-Eyes Black Dragon" losing its wing from the attack of "Rocket Warrior". Also based on Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel 260 (Duelist Duel 201): "Red Spirit", specifically from the panel depicting its sudden appearance due to "The Flute of Summoning Dragon".

Spells/Traps

• "Corrosive Scales", based on Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel 68 (Duelist Duel 9): "Demon Lightning", where "Great Moth" (instead of "Perfectly Ultimate Great Moth") faces "Gaia the Dragon Champion" as the latter begins to lose ATK due to the former's corrosive poison.
• "Duel Tower", based on the KaibaCorp Island Duel Tower where the Battle City semi-finals and the title match takes place in Yu-Gi-Oh!
• "Kairyu-Shin's Dark Reef", based on Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel 72 (Duelist Duel 13): "Attack from the Deep" and Yu-Gi-Oh! episode 0077: "Attack from the Deep" where "Leviathan", "Megalodon", and "Devil Kraken" stranded after the Ocean receded.
• "Soul Energy MAX!!!", based on Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel 275 (Duelist Duel 216): "One Point of Life!" where "The God of the Obelisk" is combined with "Soul Taker" to Tribute "Immortal God Slime", which treated as two monsters (its Fusion Materials, "Jam Defender" and "Metal Reflect Slime") and increase its ATK to ∞.

Yu-Gi-Oh! GX

Monsters

• "Elemental HERO Honest Neos", based on the appearance of "Elemental Hero Neos" in the final opening of Yu-Gi-Oh! GX, Precious Time, Glory Days and in Yu-Gi-Oh! GX episode 160160: "Fused Souls! Neos Versus Five-Headed Dragon" where the effect of "Honest" causes "Neos" to gain the former monster's angelic wings.
• "Geistgrinder Golem", based on the appearance of "Torch Golem" in Yu-Gi-Oh! GX episode 150150: "The Ultimate Face-Off, Part 2" when it is coated with the darkness of Echo's spirit by Yubel, who forces it to attack their card counterpart.
• "Wake Up Your Elemental HERO", based on a shot from the second Japanese ending theme of the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX anime, Wake Up Your Heart, which features "Elemental Hero Necroshade", "Elemental Hero Neo Bubbleman", "Elemental Hero Shining Flare Wingman", "Elemental Hero Wildedge", "Winged Kuriboh", and two "Hero Kids".

Spells/Traps

• "Ancient Gear Duel", based on Yu-Gi-Oh! GX episode 167167: "Thank-You Duel! Cronos Versus the Original Drop-Out Boy", where "Ultimate Ancient Gear Golem" battles "Elemental Hero Flare Neos".
• "Awakening of the Crystal Ultimates", based on Yu-Gi-Oh! GX episode 130130: "Unleashing the Dragon, Part 2" where the "Rainbow Dragon" uses its power to send Duel Academy and everyone inside back home after it was dragged into a desert dimension.
• "Cross-Dimensional Duel", based on Yu-Gi-Oh! GX episode 167167: "Thank-You Duel! Cronos Versus the Original Drop-Out Boy" where "Elemental Hero Flame Wingman" battles "Ancient Gear Golem" while "Skyscraper" was active.
• "Cyber Eternal", based on Yu-Gi-Oh! GX episode 0088: "For the Sake of Syrus" where "Cyber End Dragon" was Summoned for the first time.
• "Duel Academy", based on Duel Academy, the main setting of Yu-Gi-Oh! GX.
• "EN - Engage Neo Space", based on Yu-Gi-Oh! GX episode 06262: "A Greater Porpoise" where "Elemental Hero Neos" attacks and destroys "Candelato, the Beast of Light".
• "Eternal Favorite", based on Yu-Gi-Oh! GX episode 155155: "Return of the Supreme King, Part 3" where Yubel embraces Jaden and vows to protect him forever, just before the two of them fuse after Jaden used "Spiritual Fusion" to choose both of them as Fusion Materials for "Super Polymerization".
• "Evolution End Burst", based on Yu-Gi-Oh! GX episode 06565: "No Pain, No Game" where "Chimeratech Overdragon" uses its effect to attack and destroys all of the opponent's monsters.
• "Favorite Hero", based on the first opening of Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Fine Weather Rising Hallelujah, which features "Elemental Hero Flame Wingman" performing its signature attack.
• "Fire Ejection", based on Yu-Gi-Oh! GX episode 108108: "Hanging with Axel: Part 1", where "Blaze Accelerator" shoots "Volcanic Shell" to destroy "Elemental HERO Burstinatrix".
• "Generation Next", based on the first opening of Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Fine Weather Rising Hallelujah, which features "Elemental Hero Avian", "Elemental Hero Burstinatrix", and "Elemental Hero Clayman" flying away from the camera in a similar pose to this card's artwork.
• "Instant Contact", based on a shot from the third Japanese opening theme of the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX, Teardrop, featuring "Elemental HERO Air Neos", "Elemental HERO Aqua Neos", "Elemental HERO Dark Neos", "Elemental HERO Flare Neos", "Elemental HERO Glow Neos", "Elemental HERO Grand Neos", and "Elemental HERO Neos".
• "Magistery Alchemist", based on Yu-Gi-Oh! GX episode 04949: "Rise of the Sacred Beasts, Part 2" where "Elemental HERO Electrum" attacks "Raviel, Lord of Phantasms" using the effect of "Sabatiel - The Philosopher's Stone", which is transformed into the sword wielded by "Electrum".
• "Over Fusion", based on Yu-Gi-Oh! GX episode 152152: "The Power Within, Part 2" where "Elemental Hero Neos" and "Rainbow Dark Dragon" are used to Fusion Summon "Rainbow Neos", purifying "Rainbow Dragon" in the process.
• "Rainbow Bridge of Salvation", based on Yu-Gi-Oh! GX episode 130130: "Unleashing the Dragon, Part 2", where "Chaos Phantasm Armityle" and "Rainbow Dragon" battle each other over "House of Sand".
• "Rainbow Bridge of the Heart", based on Yu-Gi-Oh! GX episode 175175: "Battle Royal! Judai VS Johan VS Fujiwara" where the "Crystal Beasts" and "Rainbow Dragon" protect the light of Jesse Anderson's mind from being probed by Yusuke Fujiwara (who was possessed by Nightshroud).
• "Skydive Scorcher", based on Yu-Gi-Oh! GX episode 0011: "The Next King of Games" where "Elemental HERO Flame Wingman" is perched atop "Skyscraper".
• "Supreme King's Castle", based on the castle of The Supreme King in the third season of Yu-Gi-Oh! GX.
• "The Ultimate Creature of Destruction", based on Yu-Gi-Oh! GX episode 03434: "The Fear Factor" where "Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon" being Summoned amidst the buildings of "Skyecraper".

Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's

• "Blackbird Close", based on Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's episode 03030: "Fight or Flight" where Crow Hogan escaped Sector Security on his Duel Runner, the Blackbird, by activating its flight mode and flies towards the setting sun.
• "Clashing Souls", based on Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's episode 154154: "Shining Forth to the Future" where "Junk Warrior" battles "Red Dragon Archfiend" and defeats it.
• "Limit Overdrive", based on Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's episode 150150: "Entrusted Feelings of My Father" where Yusei Fudo, while riding his Yusei Go Duel Runner outfitted with red flying wings, enters the state of Over Top Clear Mind, allowing him to Limit Over Accel Synchro Summon"Shooting Quasar Dragon".
• "Meklord Astro the Eradicator", based on the scene of Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's episode 142142: "A Life-or-Death Battle! Machine Imperial God Dragon Asterisk" where "Meklord Astro Dragon Asterisk" is Summoned.
• "On Your Mark, Get Set, DUEL!", based on Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's episode 0011: "On Your Mark, Get Set, DUEL!", where Yusei Fudo and Tetsu Trudge prepare for their Turbo Duel.
• "Scrap-Iron Statue", based on the statue of "Stardust Dragon" created by Bashford in Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's episode 06868: "Trash Talk".
• "T.G. All Clear", based on the Synchro Summoning sequence of a "T.G." Synchro Monster in Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's.
• "T.G. Close", based on Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's episode 145145: "Faster than Light!!" where "T.G. Halberd Cannon" attacks "Shooting Star Dragon" and negates its effect by pressing it into the ground.
• "This Creepy Little Punk", based on Kalin Kessler's entrance before his Duels during the Crash Town arc, in which he enters the titular town playing the harmonica while the sun sets behind him.
• "Time to Stand Up", based on the scene of Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's episode 08484: "Will The Real Jack Atlas Please Stand Up, Part 2" in which "Majestic Red Dragon" attacks and destroys three counterfeit "Red Dragon Archfiends".

Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL

Monsters

• "Full Armored Black Ray Lancer", based on Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 09696: "Shadows of Deception" where "Black Ray Lancer" is equipped with "Submersible Carrier Aero Shark" via the effect of "Full Armored Xyz".
• "Full Armored Crystalzero Lancer", based on Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 09696: "Shadows of Deception" where "Number 94: Crystalzero" is equipped with "Black Ray Lancer" via the effect of "Full Armored Xyz".
• "Full Armored Utopic Ray Lancer", based on Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 01212: "The Pack, Part 2" where "Black Ray Lancer" is equipped with "Number 39: Utopia" via the effect of "Armored Xyz".
• "Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Primal", based on the fourth opening of Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL Unbreakable Heart, which features an obscured "Number 107: Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon" with most of its features replaced by a galaxy-like texture.
• "Number 39: Utopia Rising", based on Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 141141: "The Fate of Three Worlds" where "Number 39: Utopia" stands alongside "Number 73: Abyss Splash" and "Number 100: Numeron Dragon".

Spells/Traps

• "Battlin' Boxing Cross Counter", based on Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 130130: "Fists of Fury, Part 2" where "Number 54: Lion Heart" and "Number C105: Battlin' Boxer Comet Cestus" battle each other using their fists.
• "Barian Untopia", based on Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 09999: "A Duel in Ruins: Part I" which depicts the Barian World in the scene where a pillar of fire is released from the Barian Sea.
• "Barian's Chaos Draw", based on Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 140140: "A Thousand Ways to Lose", which features Nash performing a Chaos Draw.
• "Future Drive", based on Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 146146: "Forever ZEXAL" where "Number F0: Utopic Future" is surrounded by the silhouettes of "Number 39: Utopia Beyond", "Number C39: Utopia Ray V", "Number C39: Utopia Ray", "Number C39: Utopia Ray Victory", "Number 39: Utopia Roots", and "Number 39: Utopia" while empowered by "Memories of Courage".
• "Halfway to Forever", based on the final shot of the first opening of Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL which features Yuma Tsukumo, Astral, and the Emperor's Key.
• "Hi-Five the Sky", based on the final Japanese ending theme in f Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL, Challenge the GAME, which features Yuma Tsukumo jumping towards the setting sun.
• "Lord of the Tachyon Galaxy", based on Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 08383: "Sphere Cube Calamity: Part 2", which features "Number 107: Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon" in its neutral form as it uses its effect against "Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon".
• "Overlay Network", based on the galaxy-style Overlay Network used for the Xyz Summon of a "Number" monster.
• "Photon Change", based on the Photon Transformation ability used by Kite Tenjo in the Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL anime, which allows him to transform his clothing before a Duel.
• "Photon Hand"
• "Saga of the Dragon Emperor", based on Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 135135: "Dragon Strife, Part 2" where "Number C107: Neo Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon" and "Number 62: Galaxy-Eyes Prime Photon Dragon" battle on the moon.
• "Servist Puppet", based on Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 03333: "Foolish Fans" where Number 15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Grinder" uses its effect to pull "Tin Archduke" and "Antidote Nurse into its grinder gear chest via puppet strings and destroy them.
• "Seventh Ascension", based on Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 125125: "Fight for a Friend" where "Number 101: Silent Honor ARK" ejects "Number C101: Silent Honor DARK"
• "Seventh Eternity", based on Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 139139: "The Source Code" where "Number C101: Silent Honor DARK" stands alongside "Number 101: Silent Honor ARK" after the former uses its effect to Special Summon the latter from the Graveyardvia its effect.
• "Seventh Force", based on Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 08686: "Counter Offensive: Part 2" where Alito uses "Rank-Up-Magic Barian's Force" to Rank Up "Number 105: Battlin' Boxer Star Cestus" and Xyz Summon "Number C105: Battlin' Boxer Comet Cestus" for the first time.
• "Shining Draw", based on a scene from Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 146146: "Forever ZEXAL" where Yuma performed a Shining Draw on his own during his Duel against Astral.
• "Tachyon Spiral of Destruction", based on the fourth opening of Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL, Unbreakable Heart, which features "Number 107: Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon" performing its signature attack.
• "The Deal of Destiny", based on the beginning of Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL where The Door is unlocked by Yuma Tsukumo, which released the 100 "Number" cards into Earth.
• "Xyz Entrust", based on Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 01212: "The Pack, Part 2" where "Black Ray Lancer" is equipped with "Number 39: Utopia" via the effect of "Armored Xyz".
• "Zexal Construction", based on Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 09898: "Shadows End" where "Rank-Up-Magic Limited Barian's Force" is transformed into its "true form", "Rank-Up-Magic Numeron Force".
• "Zexal Entrust", based on Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 03838: "Double Jeopardy: Part 2" where "Number 39: Utopia" is shown flying out of the airship on his own at the behest of Astral while he was trapped by Number 96.

Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V

Monsters

• "Performapal Duelist Extraordinaire", based on a shot from the sixth and final Japanese opening of Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V, Pendulum Beat! where a silhouette of Yuya Sakaki strikes a pose on a platform in a city setting with glittering lights.
• "Supreme King Z-ARC - Synchro Universe", based on Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V episode 138138: "Master of Disaster" which features both "Supreme King Z-ARC" and "Supreme King Dragon Clear Wing".

Spells/Traps

• "Battle Royal Mode - Joining"
• "Kahyoreigetsu"
• "Pendulum Dimension", based on Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V episode 148148: "That's A Wrap" where "Odd-Eyes Venom Dragon", "Odd-Eyes Wing Dragon", and "Odd-Eyes Rebellion Dragon" are Summoned on the same turn.

Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS

• "Link into the VRAINS!"
• "Forge a New Future"

Yu-Gi-Oh! SEVENS

• "My Patience Has Run Out!", based on the scene of Yu-Gi-Oh! SEVENS episode 01111: "Hungry for a Duel!" in which Romin Kirishima loses control of herself due to hunger.
• "Resolve", based on the scene of Yu-Gi-Oh! SEVENS episode 02424: "Helping a Friend" in which Lucidien Kallister, Gavin Sogetsu, and Romin defeat 3 copies of Otes simultaneously.
• "Shining Superstar Riff", based on the scene of Yu-Gi-Oh! SEVENS episode 0033: "Rock the Rush Duel" in which Romin uses the effect of "Prima Guitarna the Shining Superstar".
• "The Menacing Eyes of the Sky Emperor", based on the scene of Yu-Gi-Oh! SEVENS episode 02323: "I'm Curious" in which Nail Saionji Maximum Summons "Yggdrago the Sky Emperor" for the first time, which appears as a silhouette, while Yuga Ohdo controls "Sevens Road Magician".

See also

• List of cards that feature anime and manga characters