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{{For|the arc known as "Earthbound Immortals" in the dub|Dark Signers (arc)}}
 
 
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| image          = EarthboundImmortals.jpg
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| caption        = "[[Earthbound Immortal Ccapac Apu (anime)|Ccapac Apu]]", "[[Earthbound Immortal Ccarayhua (anime)|Ccarayhua]]", "[[Earthbound Immortal Uru (anime)|Uru]]", "[[Earthbound Immortal Cusillu (anime)|Cusillu]]", and "[[Earthbound Immortal Aslla Piscu (anime)|Aslla Piscu]]"
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| image          = Mat-Judge-HERO.png
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| ja_name        = {{Ruby|地|じ}}{{Ruby|縛|ばく}}{{Ruby|神|しん}}
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| caption        = From left to right: "[[Masked HERO Dark Law]]", "[[Masked HERO Koga]]", "[[Elemental HERO Shadow Mist]]", "[[Masked HERO Divine Wind]]" and "[[Contrast HERO Chaos]]"
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| romaji        = Jibakushin
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| ja_name        = {{Ruby|Ｍ・ＨＥＲＯ|マスクドヒーロー}}
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| trans          = Earthbound God
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| romaji        = Masukudo Hīrō
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| fr_name        = Esprit de la Terre Immortel
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| ja_manga      = {{Ruby|Ｍ|マスクド}}・{{Ruby|ＨＥＲＯ|ヒーロー}}
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| fr_trans      = Immortal Spirit of the Earth
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| jp_manga2      = {{Ruby|Ｍ|マスクド}}・{{Ruby|Ｈ|ヒーロー}}
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| de_name        = Erdgebundener Unsterblicher
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| fr_name        = HÉROS Masqué
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| it_trans      = Terrestrial Immortal
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| de_name        = Maskierter HELD
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| it_name        = Immortale Terrestre
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| it_name        = EROE Mascherato
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| ko_name        = 지박신
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| ko_name        = 마스크드 히어로
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| ko_romanized  = Jibaksin
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| ko_romanized  = Maseukeudeu Hieoro
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| ko_hanja      = 地縛神
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| pt_name        = HERÓI Mascarado
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| ko_trans      = Earthbound God
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"'''Earthbound Immortal'''", known as "'''Earthbound God'''" ({{Ruby|地|じ}}{{Ruby|縛|ばく}}{{Ruby|神|しん}} ''Jibakushin'') in Japan, is an [[archetype]] used by the [[Dark Signer]]s in the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]]'' anime, composed of 7 [[Level]] 10 [[DARK]] [[Monster Card|monsters]] with various [[Type]]s. It is a sub-[[archetype]] of the "[[Earthbound]]" [[archetype]].
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"'''Masked HERO'''" ({{Ruby|Ｍ・ＨＥＲＯ|マスクドヒーロー}} ''Masukudo Hīrō'' in Japan, written as {{Ruby|Ｍ|マスクド}}・{{Ruby|ＨＥＲＯ|ヒーロー}} or {{Ruby|Ｍ|マスクド}}・{{Ruby|Ｈ|ヒーロー}} in the Japanese manga) is a "[[HERO]]" sub-[[archetype]] used by [[Jaden Yuki (manga)|Jaden Yuki]] in the [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX (manga)|''Yu-Gi-Oh! GX'' manga]]. Jaden started using this archetype after the tournament to [[Duel]] the [[Zane Truesdale (manga)|Kaiser]], when he decided to build an "all-his Deck", which would eventually grow into his ultimate Deck (since the "[[Elemental HERO]]" monsters he used previously were from [[Koyo Hibiki]]'s Deck).
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They are among the largest monsters seen in the anime; dwarfing humans and being comparable to massive buildings in size.
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The [[Transformation Summon]] method is utilized by this archetype.
 
==Design==
 
==Design==
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The "Earthbound Immortals" are based on the [[wikipedia:Nazca Lines|Nazca Lines]]. Each of them are pictured rising from their corresponding Line and their form matches the being they represent, as well as their Type. The "Earthbound Immortals" also each have a color of the rainbow.
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While the "[[Elemental HERO]]" archetype is said to be based off of American superheroes, it can also be assumed that the "Masked HERO" archetype is a salute to Japanese ''[[wikipedia:Kamen Rider|Kamen Rider]]'' heroes. In addition to "Kamen" meaning "Masked", there are several similarities between the two, such the recurring "form changing" and transformations of Kamen Riders. The Double Attacks are also similar to the original Kamen Riders' (1 and 2) "Rider Double" techniques.
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When they are Summoned in the anime (and some video games), a beating stone heart appears in the sky, absorbing souls in the vicinity if this is the first time the "Earthbound Immortal" has been Summoned, followed by a flash of light revealing their full form, which emerges from the ground. When the Dark Signer is defeated, the souls their "Earthbound Immortal" took for their Summon are returned.
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==History==
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! Attribute
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In the anime, the "Earthbound Immortals" are evil incarnations that were sealed in the netherworld by the [[Crimson Dragon]] and the [[Signer]]s 5000 years before the events of ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]]''. They were released from their seals as a result of the [[Zero Reverse]] incident. They serve as the ace monsters of the [[Dark Signers]], possessing them to serve as gatekeepers of [[Old Ener-D]], which serves as the entrance to the netherworld.
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! Main Deck Monster
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==Members==
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! Level 6 Fusion Monster
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===Original===
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! Level 8 Fusion Monster
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Seven "Earthbound Immortals" exist, each possessing a rainbow color. Each are based on one of the [[wikipedia:Nazca Lines|Nazca Lines]]. Their names are based on [[wikipedia:Quechuan languages|Quechua]] words, usually for the subject depicted in the corresponding Nazca Line.
 
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
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! Color !! Earthbound Immortal !! [[wikipedia:Nazca Lines|Nazca Lines]] !! Name origin !! [[Dark Signer]]
 
 
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| [[wikipedia:Red|Red]] || [[Earthbound Immortal Uru|Uru]] || [[wikipedia:File:Líneas de Nazca, Nazca, Perú, 2015-07-29, DD 54.JPG|The Spider]] || ''[https://glosbe.com/qu/en/uru uru]'' (spider) || [[Roman Goodwin]]
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| {{Attribute|WIND|size=24}}
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| [[Masked Hero Gust|Gust]]
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| [[Masked HERO Blast|Blast]]
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| [[Masked HERO Divine Wind|Divine Wind]]
 
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| [[wikipedia:Orange (colour)|Orange]] || [[Earthbound Immortal Aslla piscu|Aslla piscu]] || [[wikipedia:File:Líneas de Nazca, Nazca, Perú, 2015-07-29, DD 52.JPG|The Hummingbird]] || ''[[wiktionary:little#Translations|aslla]]'' (little)<br />''[[wiktionary:pisqu|pisqu]]'' (bird) || [[Carly Carmine]]
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| {{Attribute|WATER|size=24}}
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| [[Masked Hero Fountain|Fountain]]
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| [[Masked HERO Vapor|Vapor]]
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| [[Masked HERO Acid|Acid]]
 
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| [[wikipedia:Yellow|Yellow]] || [[Earthbound Immortal Cusillu|Cusillu]] || [[wikipedia:File:Líneas de Nazca, Nazca, Perú, 2015-07-29, DD 49.JPG|The Monkey]] || ''[[wiktionary:k'usillu|k'usillu]]'' (monkey) || [[Devack]]
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| {{Attribute|FIRE|size=24}}
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| [[Masked Hero Inferno|Inferno]]
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| [[Masked HERO Goka|Goka]]
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| [[wikipedia:Green|Green]] || [[Earthbound Immortal Ccarayhua|Ccarayhua]] || [[wikipedia:File:04-Nazca Lines-nX-54.jpg|The Lizard]] || ''[[wiktionary:lizard#Translations|qaraywa]]'' (lizard) || [[Misty Tredwell]]
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| {{Attribute|EARTH|size=24}}
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| [[Masked Hero Bassols|Bassols]]
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| [[Masked HERO Dian|Dian]]
 
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| [[wikipedia:Blue|Blue]] || [[Earthbound Immortal Ccapac Apu|Ccapac Apu]] || [[wikipedia:File:Líneas de Nazca, Nazca, Perú, 2015-07-29, DD 46.JPG|The Giant]] || ''[[wiktionary:qhapaq|qhapaq]]'' (lord)<br />''[[wikipedia:Apu (god)|Apu]]'' (mountain spirit) || [[Kalin Kessler]]
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| {{Attribute|LIGHT|size=24}}
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| [[Masked Hero Ray|Ray]]
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| [[Masked HERO Koga|Koga]]
 
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| [[wikipedia:Indigo|Indigo]] || [[Earthbound Immortal Chacu Challhua|Chacu Challhua]] || [[wikipedia:File:Líneas de Nazca, Nazca, Perú, 2015-07-29, DD 39.JPG|The Whale]] || ''[[wikipedia:qu:Chuqi challwa|chuqi challwa]]'' (anchovy) || [[Greiger]]
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| {{Attribute|DARK|size=24}}
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| [[Masked Hero Dusk Crow|Dusk Crow]]
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| [[wikipedia:Violet (color)|Violet]] || [[Earthbound Immortal Wiraqocha Rasca|Wiraqocha Rasca]] || [[wikipedia:File:Líneas de Nazca, Nazca, Perú, 2015-07-29, DD 55.JPG|The Condor]] || [[wikipedia:Viracocha|Wiracocha]] (creator-god) || [[Rex Goodwin]]
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| [[Masked HERO Dark Law|Dark Law]]
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| [[Masked HERO Anki|Anki]]
 
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===Related monsters===
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[[Jack Atlas]] managed to seal the strongest "Earthbound Immortal", [[Red Nova]], into a card via [[Blazing Soul]]. By merging the Crimson Devil with his "[[Red Dragon Archfiend (anime)|Red Dragon Archfiend]]", Jack created "[[Red Nova Dragon (anime)|Red Nova Dragon]]". Subsequently, an ''[[OCG]]''-original evolved [[counterpart]] of "[[Red Nova Dragon]]" was later released: "[[Red Supernova Dragon]]".
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
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! Color !! Earthbound Immortal !! Monster !! [[wikipedia:Nazca Lines|Nazca Lines]] !! Name origin !! [[Dark Signer]]
 
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| rowspan="2" | [[wikipedia:Red|Red]] || rowspan="2" | [[Red Nova]] || [[Red Nova Dragon]] || rowspan="2"  | The Serpent || [[wikipedia:Nova|Nova]] || rowspan="2" | [[Jack Atlas]]
 
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| [[Red Supernova Dragon]] || [[wikipedia:Supernova|Supernova]]
 
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==Effects==
 
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All "Earthbound Immortal" monsters share the following effect(s):
 
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''There can only be 1 "Earthbound Immortal" [[monster]] on the [[field]]. If there is no face-up [[Field Spell Card|Field Spell]] on the field, [[destroy]] this card. Your opponent's monsters cannot [[Attack target|target]] this card for [[attack]]s. This card can attack [[Direct attack|directly]].''
 
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In the anime, they instead all shared the following effect(s):
 
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''While this card is [[face-up]] on the [[field]], "Earthbound Immortal" [[Monster Card|monsters]] cannot be [[Summon]]ed. If there is no face-up [[Field Spell Card]] on the field, the following effects are [[negate]]d, and this card is [[destroy]]ed during the [[End Phase]]: ● This card can [[attack]] your opponent [[Direct attack|directly]]. ● This card cannot be attacked by your opponent's monsters. ● This card is [[unaffected]] by the effects of your opponent's [[Spell Card|Spell]]/[[Trap Card]]s.''
 
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In the anime, the "Earthbound Immortals'" immunity to attacks, ability to attack directly, and immunity to Spell and Trap Cards is presented as them being incorporeal; [[Yusei Fudo]] attempted to defend his [[LP]] with "[[Stardust Dragon (anime)|Stardust Dragon]]" from "[[Earthbound Immortal Ccapac Apu (anime)|Earthbound Immortal Ccapac Apu]]", but "Stardust" flew right through the monster's outstretched hand. This is also presented as a weakness—in the anime (in contrast to the ''TCG''/''OCG''), if a player only controls an "Earthbound Immortal", their opponent can attack them directly (such as when "Stardust Dragon" passed through the body of "[[Earthbound Immortal Uru (anime)|Earthbound Immortal Uru]]" to attack directly).
 
 
==Playing style==
 
==Playing style==
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The "Earthbound Immortal" monsters are very powerful and have effects that range from inflicting Effect Damage to your opponent while locking their Battle Phase ("[[Earthbound Immortal Chacu Challhua|Chacu Challhua]]"), to taking control of an opposing monster, as in the case of "[[Earthbound Immortal Uru|Uru]]". Also, all of them can attack their opponent directly and cannot be targeted for attacks.
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The "Masked HERO" archetype centers on the "[[Change]]" [[Quick-Play Spell Card]]s, mainly "[[Mask Change]]" and "[[Mask Change II]]", which can "transform" a monster into a "Masked HERO" Fusion Monster, sending the monster on the field to the Graveyard and [[Special Summon]]ing the "Masked HERO" from the [[Extra Deck]] (rather than [[Fusion Summon]]ing like most [[Fusion Monster]]s do).
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As powerful as they are, they have some drawbacks: there cannot be more than 1 "Earthbound Immortal" monster on the field at the same time, and they are all destroyed if there is no Field Spell Card active.
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If "[[Hardened Armed Dragon]]" is Tributed to Tribute Summon an "Earthbound Immortal" monster, it prevents it from being destroyed by card effects (including its own). Alternately, "[[Earthbound Linewalker]]" can be used to protect "Earthbound Immortal" monsters. "[[March of the Monarchs]]" will also stop them being destroyed by their own effects, as will the effect of "[[Number 66: Master Key Beetle]]". In an emergency situation, "[[Skill Drain]]" can also prevent them from destroying themselves.  
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In the manga, "Masked HERO" is an independent archetype featuring its own Main Deck monsters. In the ''[[TCG]]''/''[[OCG]]'' however, they do not have any Main Deck monsters, and "Mask Change", which only worked on "Masked HERO" Main Deck monsters in the manga, was revamped to be general "[[HERO]]" support. Due to lacking Main Deck monsters, the archetype has no de-facto "playing style", and instead primarily served as boss monsters for other "HERO" decks, such as "[[Elemental HERO]]" or "[[Destiny HERO]]" decks, or even a cross-archetypal "HERO" archetypal deck. The most important support for the archetype's monsters is "[[Elemental HERO Shadow Mist]]", who can search out "Change" Spells when Special Summoned.
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Their strategy basically relies on attacking directly and dealing huge damage every turn; if they are protected by cards like "[[Safe Zone]]" or "[[Mound of the Bound Creator]]", there are few ways of stopping them. "[[The Seal of Orichalcos]]" also works well in this Deck, as it can protect itself while boosting your monsters' ATK by 500. "[[Terraforming]]", and even "[[Ancient Fairy Dragon]]" if used carefully or alongside "[[Field Barrier]]"/"[[The Seal of Orichalcos]]", can assist in making sure you always have Field Spell(s). "[[Ancient Pixie Dragon]]" can also be included to increase draw power as this deck relies on Field Spells.
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The "Earthbound Immortal" monsters can all be Summoned easily, due to having no restrictions on Special Summoning them (except the field-unique condition).
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The "Masked HERO" Fusion Monsters all have a variety of battle-related, protective and/or disruptive effects. "[[Masked HERO Acid]]" and "[[Masked HERO Blast]]" can answer against Spell/[[Trap]] heavy boards. "[[Masked HERO Koga]]" and "[[Masked HERO Goka]]" serve as attacking beatsticks, "[[Masked HERO Divine Wind]]" and "[[Masked HERO Vapor]]" have protection while "[[Masked HERO Anki]]", and "[[Masked HERO Dian]]" net advantage if they destroy a monster by battle. However, the most prominent member of the archetype is "[[Masked HERO Dark Law]]", having an oppressive one-sided "[[Macro Cosmos]]"-like effect while also punishing the opponent's searches by randomly banishing one card from their hand if they do so. Its [[DARK]]-Attribute makes it widely compatible with the entire DARK "HERO" arsennal including all "Destiny HEROs", all "[[Vision HERO]]s" and "Shadow Mist" (whom searches a "Change" card upon its Special Summon and can also be used as the target of the said card to Summon "Dark Law", netting additional advantage if done during the subsequent turn).
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"[[Mask Change II]]" takes the splashability of "Masked HERO" monsters one step further, by allowing any monster to "transform" into a "Masked HERO" monster. Netherless, some "Masked HERO" monsters still depend on "HERO" monsters to make use of their effects.
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===Recommended cards===
 
===Recommended cards===
 
{{Decklist|Recommended cards
 
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* [[Elemental HERO Sparkman]]
 
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* [[Earthbound Immortal Aslla piscu]]
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* [[Elemental HERO Blazeman]]
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* [[Earthbound Immortal Ccapac Apu]]
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* [[Elemental HERO Bubbleman]]
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* [[Earthbound Immortal Chacu Challhua]]
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* [[Elemental HERO Heat]]
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* [[Earthbound Immortal Uru]]
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* [[Elemental HERO Honest Neos]]
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* [[Earthbound Greater Linewalker]]
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* [[Elemental HERO Liquid Soldier]]
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* [[Earthbound Linewalker]]
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* [[Elemental HERO Ocean]]
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* [[Ahrima, the Wicked Warden]]
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* [[Elemental HERO Shadow Mist]]
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* [[Baobaboon]]
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* [[Elemental HERO Solid Soldier]]
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* [[Hardened Armed Dragon]]
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* [[Elemental HERO Stratos]]
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* [[Malefic Stardust Dragon]]
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* [[Vision HERO Vyon]]
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* [[Earthbound Prisoner Ground Keeper]]
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* [[Contrast HERO Chaos]]
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* [[Masked HERO Acid]]
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* [[Stardust Dragon]]
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* [[Masked HERO Dark Law]]
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* [[Masked HERO Dian]]
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* [[Number 81: Superdreadnought Rail Cannon Super Dora]]
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* [[Masked HERO Divine Wind]]
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* [[Superdreadnought Rail Cannon Gustav Max]]
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* [[Masked HERO Goka]]
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* [[Masked HERO Koga]]
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* [[Masked HERO Vapor]]
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* [[Mudragon of the Swamp]] (with "Instant Fusion")
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* [[Elemental HERO Absolute Zero]]
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* [[Elemental HERO Escuridao]]
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* [[Elemental HERO Gaia]]
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* [[Elemental HERO Great Tornado]]
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* [[Elemental HERO Nova Master]]
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* [[Elemental HERO Sunrise]]
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* [[Elemental HERO The Shining]]
 
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* [[Wee Witch's Apprentice]]
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* [[Xtra HERO Wonder Driver]]
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* [[Isolde, Two Tales of the Noble Knights]]
 
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* [[Earthbound Geoglyph]]
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* [[Form Change]]
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* [[Earthbound Immortal Revival]]
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* [[Mask Change]]
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* [[Earthbound Whirlwind]]
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* [[Mask Change II]]
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* [[Allure of Darkness]]
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* [[Mask Charge]]
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* [[Fires of Doomsday]]
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* [[E - Emergency Call]]
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* [[Living Fossil]]
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* [[EN Shuffle]]
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* [[Pot of Extravagance]]
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* [[Miracle Fusion]]
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* [[Terraforming]]
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* [[Instant Fusion]]
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** [[Lair of Darkness]]
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* [[Polymerization]]
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** [[Mausoleum of the Emperor]]
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* [[Reinforcement of the Army]]
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** [[Mound of the Bound Creator]]
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* [[The Warrior Returning Alive]]
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* [[The Monarchs Stormforth]]
 
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* [[Ultimate Earthbound Immortal]]
 
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* [[Earthbound Wave]]
 
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* [[Back to the Front]] / [[Call of the Haunted]]
 
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* [[Escalation of the Monarchs]]
 
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* [[Metaverse]]
 
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* [[Safe Zone]]
 
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* [[The First Monarch]]
 
 
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Because they depend on Field Spell Cards being on the field, cards like "[[Ancient Fairy Dragon]]", "[[Black Rose Dragon]]" and even "[[Mystical Space Typhoon]]", "[[Twin Twisters]]", etc. can cause "Earthbound Immortal" monsters to destroy themselves. Cards like "[[Field Barrier]]" or "[[Malefic Stardust Dragon]]" can be used to protect a Field Spell Card from being destroyed.
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Cards that cause the Field Spell Card to leave the field without destroying it (such as "[[Shaddoll Dragon]]" and "[[Castel, the Skyblaster Musketeer]]") are still a threat even with "Field Barrier". This can cause additional problems, as "Field Barrier" prevents a new Field Spell Card being played while it is active.
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==See also==
 
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*[[Card Rulings:Earthbound Immortal]]
 
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Revision as of 14:29, 12 May 2023

Masked HERO
From left to right: "Masked HERO Dark Law", "Masked HERO Koga", "Elemental HERO Shadow Mist", "Masked HERO Divine Wind" and "Contrast HERO Chaos"
From left to right: "Masked HERO Dark Law", "Masked HERO Koga", "Elemental HERO Shadow Mist", "Masked HERO Divine Wind" and "Contrast HERO Chaos"
Japanese
  • Ｍ・ＨＥＲＯ（マスクドヒーロー）
  • Ｍ・ＨＥＲＯ (base)
  • マスクドヒーロー (ruby)
  • Masukudo Hīrō (romanized)
  • Ｍ（マスクド）・ＨＥＲＯ（ヒーロー） (manga)
  • Ｍ・ＨＥＲＯ (base)
  • マスクド・ヒーロー (ruby)
French
  • HÉROS Masqué
German
  • Maskierter HELD
Italian
  • EROE Mascherato
Korean
  • 마스크드 히어로
  • Maseukeudeu Hieoro (romanized)
Portuguese
  • HERÓI Mascarado
Spanish
  • HEROE Enmascarado
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"Masked HERO" (Ｍ・ＨＥＲＯ（マスクドヒーロー） Masukudo Hīrō in Japan, written as Ｍ（マスクド）・ＨＥＲＯ（ヒーロー） or Ｍ（マスクド）・Ｈ（ヒーロー） in the Japanese manga) is a "HERO" sub-archetype used by Jaden Yuki in the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX manga. Jaden started using this archetype after the tournament to Duel the Kaiser, when he decided to build an "all-his Deck", which would eventually grow into his ultimate Deck (since the "Elemental HERO" monsters he used previously were from Koyo Hibiki's Deck). The Transformation Summon method is utilized by this archetype.

Design

While the "Elemental HERO" archetype is said to be based off of American superheroes, it can also be assumed that the "Masked HERO" archetype is a salute to Japanese Kamen Rider heroes. In addition to "Kamen" meaning "Masked", there are several similarities between the two, such the recurring "form changing" and transformations of Kamen Riders. The Double Attacks are also similar to the original Kamen Riders' (1 and 2) "Rider Double" techniques.

Attribute Main Deck Monster Level 6 Fusion Monster Level 8 Fusion Monster
WIND WIND.svg Gust Blast Divine Wind
WATER WATER.svg Fountain Vapor Acid
FIRE FIRE.svg Inferno Goka -
EARTH EARTH.svg Bassols - Dian
LIGHT LIGHT.svg Ray - Koga
DARK DARK.svg Dusk Crow Dark Law Anki

Playing style

The "Masked HERO" archetype centers on the "Change" Quick-Play Spell Cards, mainly "Mask Change" and "Mask Change II", which can "transform" a monster into a "Masked HERO" Fusion Monster, sending the monster on the field to the Graveyard and Special Summoning the "Masked HERO" from the Extra Deck (rather than Fusion Summoning like most Fusion Monsters do).

In the manga, "Masked HERO" is an independent archetype featuring its own Main Deck monsters. In the TCG/OCG however, they do not have any Main Deck monsters, and "Mask Change", which only worked on "Masked HERO" Main Deck monsters in the manga, was revamped to be general "HERO" support. Due to lacking Main Deck monsters, the archetype has no de-facto "playing style", and instead primarily served as boss monsters for other "HERO" decks, such as "Elemental HERO" or "Destiny HERO" decks, or even a cross-archetypal "HERO" archetypal deck. The most important support for the archetype's monsters is "Elemental HERO Shadow Mist", who can search out "Change" Spells when Special Summoned.

The "Masked HERO" Fusion Monsters all have a variety of battle-related, protective and/or disruptive effects. "Masked HERO Acid" and "Masked HERO Blast" can answer against Spell/Trap heavy boards. "Masked HERO Koga" and "Masked HERO Goka" serve as attacking beatsticks, "Masked HERO Divine Wind" and "Masked HERO Vapor" have protection while "Masked HERO Anki", and "Masked HERO Dian" net advantage if they destroy a monster by battle. However, the most prominent member of the archetype is "Masked HERO Dark Law", having an oppressive one-sided "Macro Cosmos"-like effect while also punishing the opponent's searches by randomly banishing one card from their hand if they do so. Its DARK-Attribute makes it widely compatible with the entire DARK "HERO" arsennal including all "Destiny HEROs", all "Vision HEROs" and "Shadow Mist" (whom searches a "Change" card upon its Special Summon and can also be used as the target of the said card to Summon "Dark Law", netting additional advantage if done during the subsequent turn).

"Mask Change II" takes the splashability of "Masked HERO" monsters one step further, by allowing any monster to "transform" into a "Masked HERO" monster. Netherless, some "Masked HERO" monsters still depend on "HERO" monsters to make use of their effects.

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