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| romaji = Shigunā no Ryū | | romaji = Shigunā no Ryū | ||
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| + | * [[Lightning Overdrive]] | ||
| + | * [[Dawn of Majesty]] | ||
| + | * [[Ghosts From the Past: The 2nd Haunting]] | ||
| + | * [[Maze of Memories]] | ||
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* [[20th Anniversary Duelist Box]] | * [[20th Anniversary Duelist Box]] | ||
| + | * [[Rarity Collection Quarter Century Edition]] | ||
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* [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]] | * [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]] | ||
* [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 3D Bonds Beyond Time]] | * [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 3D Bonds Beyond Time]] | ||
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| − | The '''Signer Dragons''' are a [[series]] of [[Level]] 7 and 8 [[Dragon]] [[Synchro Monster]]s introduced in ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]]''. These legendary dragons play a part in the legend of the [[Crimson Dragon]], as well as being connected to the [[Signer]]s themselves. That connection being that these legendary beasts, who actually joined forces with the Crimson Dragon, were the ones who sealed an evil within the [[Nazca Lines]]. | + | The '''Signer Dragons''' (シグナーの{{Ruby|竜|りゅう}} ''Shigunā no Ryū'') are a [[series]] of [[Level]] 7 and 8 [[Dragon]] [[Synchro Monster]]s introduced in ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]]''. These legendary dragons play a part in the legend of the [[Crimson Dragon]], as well as being connected to the [[Signer]]s themselves. That connection being that these legendary beasts, who actually joined forces with the Crimson Dragon, were the ones who sealed an evil within the [[Nazca Lines]]. |
That very same evil, now known as the "[[Earthbound Immortal]]s", reappeared once again in the world as [[Duel Monsters]] cards used by the [[Dark Signers]]. | That very same evil, now known as the "[[Earthbound Immortal]]s", reappeared once again in the world as [[Duel Monsters]] cards used by the [[Dark Signers]]. | ||
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==Members== | ==Members== | ||
| − | {| class="wikitable | + | There are six original Signer Dragons. |
| − | ! Monster !! [[Signer]] | + | |
| + | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||
| + | ! Monster !! [[Signer]] !! Light color | ||
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| − | | [[ | + | | [[Stardust Dragon]] || [[Yusei Fudo]] || style="background-color: #7EF" | Blue |
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| − | | [[ | + | | [[Red Dragon Archfiend]] || [[Jack Atlas]] || style="background-color: #F77" | Red |
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| − | | [[Black | + | | [[Black-Winged Dragon]] || [[Crow Hogan]] || style="background-color: #FC7" | Orange |
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| − | | [[ | + | | [[Black Rose Dragon]] || [[Akiza Izinski]] || style="background-color: #C9F" | Violet |
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| − | | [[ | + | | [[Life Stream Dragon]] || [[Leo]] || style="background-color: #FF7" | Yellow |
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| − | | [[ | + | | [[Ancient Fairy Dragon]] || [[Luna]] || style="background-color: #7F7" | Green |
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==Variations== | ==Variations== | ||
| − | Reflecting the rivalry between the two main characters [[Yusei Fudo]] and [[Jack Atlas]], "[[Stardust Dragon (anime)|Stardust Dragon]]" and "[[Red Dragon Archfiend (anime)|Red Dragon Archfiend]]" | + | Reflecting the rivalry between the two main characters [[Yusei Fudo]] and [[Jack Atlas]], "[[Stardust Dragon (anime)|Stardust Dragon]]" and "[[Red Dragon Archfiend (anime)|Red Dragon Archfiend]]" were the only Signer Dragons to have different upgraded versions during the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]]'' anime. Despite this, "[[Life Stream Dragon (anime)|Life Stream Dragon]]" has a downgraded, armored version, "[[Power Tool Dragon (anime)|Power Tool Dragon]]", which is a required [[Synchro Material]] for its [[Synchro Summon]]. Eventually, ''[[OCG]]''-original upgrades of the other Signer Dragons were released. |
| − | === | + | ===Cosmic Synchro Monsters=== |
| − | "[[Stardust Dragon (anime)|Stardust Dragon]]" and "[[Red Dragon Archfiend (anime)|Red Dragon Archfiend]]" | + | {{main|Cosmic Synchro Monster}} |
| + | Cosmic Synchro Monsters are [[Card evolutions|upgraded]] forms of "[[Stardust Dragon (anime)|Stardust Dragon]]" and "[[Red Dragon Archfiend (anime)|Red Dragon Archfiend]]", characterised by a name centered around a space phenomena. They are not [[Synchro Summon]]ed in the usual method. "[[Shooting Star Dragon (anime)|Shooting Star Dragon]]", for example, is the [[Accel Synchro]] evolution of "Stardust Dragon", requiring 1 [[Tuner Synchro Monster]] and its base form. Although [[Jack Atlas|Jack]]'s new [[ace monster]] "[[Red Nova Dragon (anime)|Red Nova Dragon]]" ("Red Dragon Archfiend"'s evolution) is not an [[Accel Synchro Monster]], it uses a method called "[[Double Tuning]]" to achieve its evolution and is in the same power range as "Shooting Star". In the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]]'' anime, to Summon these [[Synchro Monster]]s, the user has to perform a specific ability: examples are [[Clear Mind]] for "Shooting Star" and "[[Blazing Soul]]" for "Red Nova". The [[ATK]] of "Shooting Star Dragon" and "Red Nova Dragon" are 500 points less than their base forms' "[[Majestic]]" versions, while their [[DEF]] is equivalent to their original form's ATK. "[[Shooting Quasar Dragon]]" is considered the ultimate peak of the Signer Dragons and all [[Synchro Monster]]s. | ||
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| + | For the sake of simplicity, "[[Stardust Warrior]]" is also listed here, as it is an Accel Synchro Monster and has a space-themed name. However, it is not a Cosmic Synchro Monster. | ||
| − | {| class="wikitable | + | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |
| − | ! Monster !! [[Signer]] | + | ! Monster !! Base form !! [[Summon]]ing method !! Ability !! [[Signer]] |
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| − | | [[ | + | | [[Shooting Riser Dragon]] || rowspan="8" | [[Stardust Dragon]] || [[Synchro Summon|Synchro]] || None || rowspan="8" | [[Yusei Fudo]] |
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| − | | [[Red Dragon | + | | [[Stardust Warrior]] || rowspan="3" | [[Accel Synchro Summon|Accel Synchro]] || rowspan="3" | [[Clear Mind]] |
| + | |- | ||
| + | | [[Shooting Star Dragon]] | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | [[Shooting Star Dragon T.G. EX]] | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | [[Shooting Majestic Star Dragon]] || [[Accel Synchro Summon|Accel Synchro]] + [[Majestic Dragon|Power]] [[Thought-Converging Dragon|of]] the [[Crimson Dragon]] || [[Clear Mind]] + Power of the Crimson Dragon | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | [[Cosmic Blazar Dragon]] || [[Delta Accel Synchro Summon|Delta Accel Synchro]] || [[Top Clear Mind]] | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | [[Shooting Quasar Dragon]] || rowspan="2" | [[Limit Over Accel Synchro Summon|Limit Over Accel Synchro]] || rowspan="2" | [[Over Top Clear Mind]] | ||
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| + | | [[Cosmic Quasar Dragon]] | ||
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| + | | [[Red Nova Dragon]] || rowspan="2" | [[Red Dragon Archfiend]] || [[Double Tuning]] || rowspan="2" | [[Blazing Soul]] || rowspan="2" | [[Jack Atlas]] | ||
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| + | | [[Red Supernova Dragon]] || [[Triple Tuning]] | ||
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| − | === | + | ===Other Signer Dragons' upgrades=== |
| − | + | These monsters are the [[Card evolutions|upgraded]] form of the other Signer Dragons. | |
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| − | {| class="wikitable | + | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |
| − | ! Monster !! [[Signer]] | + | ! Monster !! Base form !! [[Signer]] |
| + | |- | ||
| + | | [[Black-Winged Assault Dragon]] || [[Black-Winged Dragon]] || [[Crow Hogan]] | ||
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| − | | [[ | + | | [[Ruddy Rose Dragon]] || [[Black Rose Dragon]] || [[Akiza Izinski]] |
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| − | | [[ | + | | [[Power Tool Braver Dragon]] || [[Power Tool Dragon]] || [[Leo]] |
|} | |} | ||
| − | === | + | ===/Assault Mode=== |
| − | "[[Stardust Dragon (anime)|Stardust Dragon]]" | + | {{Main|/Assault Mode}} |
| + | "[[Stardust Dragon (anime)|Stardust Dragon]]" and "[[Red Dragon Archfiend (anime)|Red Dragon Archfiend]]" have their own "/Assault Mode" [[Card evolutions|evolutions]]: "[[Stardust Dragon/Assault Mode (anime)|Stardust Dragon/Assault Mode]]" and "[[Red Dragon Archfiend/Assault Mode (anime)|Red Dragon Archfiend/Assault Mode]]". These monsters have 500 more [[ATK]] and [[DEF]], two more [[Level]]s and an upgraded effect of the original monsters. Both of these monsters were [[Special Summon]]ed with the effect of "[[Assault Mode Activate (anime)|Assault Mode Activate]]", and were used [[Yusei Fudo|Yusei]] and [[Jack Atlas|Jack]] in a [[Evolving Duel! Stardust VS Red Demons|special episode]]. | ||
| − | {| class="wikitable" | + | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |
| − | ! Monster !! | + | ! Monster !! Base form !! [[Signer]] |
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| + | | [[Stardust Dragon/Assault Mode]] || [[Stardust Dragon]] || [[Yusei Fudo]] | ||
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| − | | [[ | + | | [[Red Dragon Archfiend/Assault Mode]] || [[Red Dragon Archfiend]] || [[Jack Atlas]] |
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| − | === | + | ===Majestic=== |
| − | + | {{Main|Majestic}} | |
| + | "Majestic" monsters are upgraded forms of the Signer Dragons, temporarily granted to their users by the [[Crimson Dragon]]. "[[Stardust Dragon (anime)|Stardust Dragon]]" and "[[Red Dragon Archfiend (anime)|Red Dragon Archfiend]]" are the only Signer Dragons to have been given this power. "Majestic" monster are Summoned by [[Synchro Summon|Tuning]] "[[Majestic Dragon (anime)|Majestic Dragon]]" with one of the Dragons and one [[Level]] 1 non-[[Tuner]] monster. They have powerful effects, but, as they are temporary upgrades, they return to the [[Extra Deck]] during the [[End Phase]] while [[Special Summon]]ing their base form from the [[Graveyard]]. | ||
| − | {| class="wikitable | + | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |
| − | ! Monster !! [[Signer]] | + | ! Monster !! Base form !! [[Signer]] |
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| − | | [[ | + | | [[Majestic Star Dragon]] || [[Stardust Dragon]] || rowspan="2" | [[Yusei Fudo]] |
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| − | | [[ | + | | [[Shooting Majestic Star Dragon]] || [[Shooting Star Dragon]] |
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| − | | [[ | + | | [[Majestic Red Dragon]] || [[Red Dragon Archfiend]] || [[Jack Atlas]] |
|} | |} | ||
| − | === | + | ===Malefic=== |
| − | + | {{Main|Malefic}} | |
| + | "[[Stardust Dragon]]" is the only Signer Dragon with a "Malefic" [[counterpart]]: "[[Malefic Stardust Dragon]]". This card was used in the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 3D Bonds Beyond Time]]'' movie by [[Paradox]], who stole the original "[[Stardust Dragon (anime)|Stardust Dragon]]" from [[Yusei Fudo]] and transformed it into "[[Malefic Stardust Dragon (anime)|Malefic Stardust Dragon]]". | ||
| − | + | ===Synchro Dimension counterparts=== | |
| + | In the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V]]'' anime, [[Jack Atlas]]' [[Synchro Dimension]] [[Jack Atlas (ARC-V)|counterpart]] used a new version of "[[Red Dragon Archfiend (anime)|Red Dragon Archfiend]]": "[[Scarlight Red Dragon Archfiend (anime)|Scarlight Red Dragon Archfiend]]". This monster appears to be "Red Dragon Archfiend" after it was 'scarred' by "[[Junk Warrior (anime)|Junk Warrior]]", thus paying homage to the [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 154|last episode]] of the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]]'' anime. "Scarlight" also possesses an [[Card evolutions|upgraded]] form: "[[Tyrant Red Dragon Archfiend]]". | ||
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| − | + | ! Monster !! [[Counterpart]] !! [[Summon]]ing method !! Owner | |
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| − | + | | [[Scarlight Red Dragon Archfiend]] || [[Red Dragon Archfiend]] || [[Synchro Summon]] || rowspan="2" | [[Jack Atlas (ARC-V)|Jack Atlas]] | |
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| − | | [[ | + | | [[Tyrant Red Dragon Archfiend]] || [[Red Nova Dragon]] || [[Double Tuning]] |
|} | |} | ||
| − | === | + | ===Retrained=== |
| − | "[[ | + | "Stardust Dragon" also has a [[retrained]] counterpart: "[[Accel Synchro Stardust Dragon]]". It is based on the scene in the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]]'' anime when "Stardust Dragon" was used as [[Synchro Material]] for the [[Accel Synchro Summon]] of "[[Shooting Star Dragon (anime)|Shooting Star Dragon]]". |
| − | {| class="wikitable" | + | ===Downgraded versions=== |
| − | ! Monster !! [[Signer]] | + | "[[Stardust Dragon]]", "[[Red Dragon Archfiend]]", and "[[Power Tool Dragon]]"/"[[Life Stream Dragon]]" all have some downgraded forms. |
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| + | ! Monster !! Base form !! [[Signer]] | ||
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| − | | [[ | + | | [[Debris Dragon]] || rowspan="3" | [[Stardust Dragon]] || rowspan="3" | [[Yusei Fudo]] |
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| − | | [[Stardust | + | | [[Stardust Synchron]] |
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| − | | [[ | + | | [[Stardust Wurm]] |
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| − | | [[ | + | | [[Crimson Resonator]] || rowspan="2" | [[Red Dragon Archfiend]] || rowspan="2" | [[Jack Atlas]] |
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| − | | [[ | + | | [[Red Rising Dragon]] |
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| − | | [[ | + | | [[Power Tool Dragon]] || rowspan="2" | [[Life Stream Dragon]] || rowspan="2" | [[Leo]] |
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| − | | [[ | + | | [[Revolution Synchron]] |
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| − | == | + | ==Crimson Dragon's card forms== |
| − | {| class="wikitable | + | The [[Crimson Dragon]] itself also possesses some card forms: in the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]]'' anime, "[[Majestic Dragon (anime)|Majestic Dragon]]" was stated to be its embodiment in the game, while "[[Thought-Converging Dragon]]" is an ''[[OCG]]''-original [[counterpart]] of "[[Majestic Dragon]]". |
| − | ! Monster !! [[Signer]] | + | |
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| + | ! Monster !! [[Signer]] !! [[Synchro Monster]]s created | ||
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| − | | [[ | + | | [[The Crimson Dragon]] |
| + | | All 6 Signers | ||
| + | | N/A | ||
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| − | | [[ | + | | rowspan="3" | [[Majestic Dragon]] |
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| − | | [[ | + | | [[Yusei Fudo]] || [[Majestic Star Dragon]] |
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| − | | [[ | + | | [[Jack Atlas]] || [[Majestic Red Dragon]] |
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| − | | [[ | + | | [[Converging Wills Dragon]] || [[Yusei Fudo]] || [[Shooting Majestic Star Dragon]] |
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| + | ==Duel Dragons== | ||
| + | {{main|Duel Dragon}} | ||
| + | In the [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's (manga)|''Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]] manga, the Signer Dragons do not appear. Instead, a similar series known as the Duel Dragons is featured, and it is used by the modern [[Duel Priest]]s. Many of them are slightly redesigned Signer Dragons: "[[Ancient Pixie Dragon (manga)|Ancient Pixie Dragon]]", "[[Moonlight Dragon Black Rose (manga)|Black Rose Moonlight Dragon]]", "[[Blackwing Dragon Black Feather (manga)|Blackfeather Darkrage Dragon]]", "[[Jeweled Red Dragon Archfiend (manga)|Hot Red Dragon Archfiend]]" and "[[Stardust Spark Dragon (manga)|Stardust Spark Dragon]]". There is no [[Duel Dragon]] counterpart of "[[Life Stream Dragon (anime)|Life Stream Dragon]]"; "[[Power Tool Mecha Dragon (manga)|Power Tool Mecha Dragon]]" appears instead. All the Duel Dragons and their variations have been released in the ''[[TCG]]''/''[[OCG]]''. | ||
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* [[Assault Mode Activate]] | * [[Assault Mode Activate]] | ||
* [[Descending Lost Star]] | * [[Descending Lost Star]] | ||
| + | * [[Scrap-Iron Scarecrow]] (with "Ultimaya Tzolkin") | ||
* [[Wicked Rebirth]] | * [[Wicked Rebirth]] | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
| − | * | + | * The initial Signer Dragons ("[[Stardust Dragon]]", "[[Red Dragon Archfiend]]", "[[Black Rose Dragon]]", "[[Power Tool Dragon]]", and "[[Ancient Fairy Dragon]]") were all designed by [[Kazuki Takahashi]]. Takahashi's illustrations also included an early concept of "[[Life Stream Dragon]]", albeit one that differed considerably from the final version.<ref name="duelart">''[[Duel Art]]'': Model, Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Monster Designs</ref> |
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| − | * | + | * In the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]]'' anime, despite the fact that "[[Stardust Dragon (anime)|Stardust Dragon]]", "[[Ancient Fairy Dragon (anime)|Ancient Fairy Dragon]]", "[[Red Dragon Archfiend (anime)|Red Dragon Archfiend]]", "[[Black Rose Dragon (anime)|Black Rose Dragon]]", and "[[Life Stream Dragon (anime)|Life Stream Dragon]]" fought against the "[[Earthbound Immortal]]s" in the past, the [[Crimson Dragon]] did not awaken the true form of "[[Life Stream Dragon (character)|Life Stream Dragon]]" in the present when [[Leo]] was Dueling against [[Devack]] (the [[Dark Signer]] with [[Earthbound Immortal Cusillu (anime)|Earthbound Immortal Cusillu]], the same one it had defeated 5000 years prior). |
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| − | **[[DARK]]: "Black-Winged Dragon" and "Red Dragon Archfiend" | + | * In the anime, creating perfect new copies of the Signer Dragons seemed to be impossible - when [[Paradox]] stole [[Yusei Fudo|Yusei]]'s "Stardust Dragon" by absorbing its spirit into a [[blank card]], the resulting copy was a black-bordered card with a mirrored image, something that was not observed in any of the other cards that Paradox copied. The hologram of the monster, however, was left unaltered. In contrast, the card copies of "Red Dragon Archfiend" that [[Lester]] created were identical to the real card, but the holograms of the monsters itself had yellow, purple, and teal color schemes, instead of the red one of the original. |
| − | **[[EARTH]]: "Life Stream Dragon" | + | |
| − | **[[FIRE]]: "Black Rose Dragon" | + | * The Signer Dragons that were used by male Signers are [[Level]] 8, while those used by female Signers are Level 7. |
| − | **[[LIGHT]]: "Ancient Fairy Dragon" | + | |
| − | **[[WIND]]: "Stardust Dragon" | + | * There are no Signer Dragons with the [[DIVINE]] and [[WATER]] attributes. |
| + | ** [[DARK]]: "Black-Winged Dragon" and "Red Dragon Archfiend" | ||
| + | ** [[EARTH]]: "Life Stream Dragon" | ||
| + | ** [[FIRE]]: "Black Rose Dragon" | ||
| + | ** [[LIGHT]]: "Ancient Fairy Dragon" | ||
| + | ** [[WIND]]: "Stardust Dragon" | ||
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The Signer Dragons (シグナーの
That very same evil, now known as the "Earthbound Immortals", reappeared once again in the world as Duel Monsters cards used by the Dark Signers.
Every Signer Dragon has been featured in the anime and has been released in the OCG/TCG. They are: "Stardust Dragon", "Red Dragon Archfiend", "Black Rose Dragon", "Ancient Fairy Dragon", "Black-Winged Dragon" and "Life Stream Dragon".
In the anime, Professor Fudo gave the "Stardust Dragon", "Red Dragon Archfiend" and "Black Rose Dragon" cards to Rex Goodwin. These cards were originally designed so that their corresponding Signer could activate the safety switches for the Ener-D system.
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Members
There are six original Signer Dragons.
| Monster | Signer | Light color |
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| Stardust Dragon | Yusei Fudo | Blue |
| Red Dragon Archfiend | Jack Atlas | Red |
| Black-Winged Dragon | Crow Hogan | Orange |
| Black Rose Dragon | Akiza Izinski | Violet |
| Life Stream Dragon | Leo | Yellow |
| Ancient Fairy Dragon | Luna | Green |
Variations
Reflecting the rivalry between the two main characters Yusei Fudo and Jack Atlas, "Stardust Dragon" and "Red Dragon Archfiend" were the only Signer Dragons to have different upgraded versions during the Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's anime. Despite this, "Life Stream Dragon" has a downgraded, armored version, "Power Tool Dragon", which is a required Synchro Material for its Synchro Summon. Eventually, OCG-original upgrades of the other Signer Dragons were released.
Cosmic Synchro Monsters
Cosmic Synchro Monsters are upgraded forms of "Stardust Dragon" and "Red Dragon Archfiend", characterised by a name centered around a space phenomena. They are not Synchro Summoned in the usual method. "Shooting Star Dragon", for example, is the Accel Synchro evolution of "Stardust Dragon", requiring 1 Tuner Synchro Monster and its base form. Although Jack's new ace monster "Red Nova Dragon" ("Red Dragon Archfiend"'s evolution) is not an Accel Synchro Monster, it uses a method called "Double Tuning" to achieve its evolution and is in the same power range as "Shooting Star". In the Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's anime, to Summon these Synchro Monsters, the user has to perform a specific ability: examples are Clear Mind for "Shooting Star" and "Blazing Soul" for "Red Nova". The ATK of "Shooting Star Dragon" and "Red Nova Dragon" are 500 points less than their base forms' "Majestic" versions, while their DEF is equivalent to their original form's ATK. "Shooting Quasar Dragon" is considered the ultimate peak of the Signer Dragons and all Synchro Monsters.
For the sake of simplicity, "Stardust Warrior" is also listed here, as it is an Accel Synchro Monster and has a space-themed name. However, it is not a Cosmic Synchro Monster.
Other Signer Dragons' upgrades
These monsters are the upgraded form of the other Signer Dragons.
| Monster | Base form | Signer |
|---|---|---|
| Black-Winged Assault Dragon | Black-Winged Dragon | Crow Hogan |
| Ruddy Rose Dragon | Black Rose Dragon | Akiza Izinski |
| Power Tool Braver Dragon | Power Tool Dragon | Leo |
/Assault Mode
"Stardust Dragon" and "Red Dragon Archfiend" have their own "/Assault Mode" evolutions: "Stardust Dragon/Assault Mode" and "Red Dragon Archfiend/Assault Mode". These monsters have 500 more ATK and DEF, two more Levels and an upgraded effect of the original monsters. Both of these monsters were Special Summoned with the effect of "Assault Mode Activate", and were used Yusei and Jack in a special episode.
| Monster | Base form | Signer |
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| Stardust Dragon/Assault Mode | Stardust Dragon | Yusei Fudo |
| Red Dragon Archfiend/Assault Mode | Red Dragon Archfiend | Jack Atlas |
Majestic
"Majestic" monsters are upgraded forms of the Signer Dragons, temporarily granted to their users by the Crimson Dragon. "Stardust Dragon" and "Red Dragon Archfiend" are the only Signer Dragons to have been given this power. "Majestic" monster are Summoned by Tuning "Majestic Dragon" with one of the Dragons and one Level 1 non-Tuner monster. They have powerful effects, but, as they are temporary upgrades, they return to the Extra Deck during the End Phase while Special Summoning their base form from the Graveyard.
| Monster | Base form | Signer |
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| Majestic Star Dragon | Stardust Dragon | Yusei Fudo |
| Shooting Majestic Star Dragon | Shooting Star Dragon | |
| Majestic Red Dragon | Red Dragon Archfiend | Jack Atlas |
Malefic
"Stardust Dragon" is the only Signer Dragon with a "Malefic" counterpart: "Malefic Stardust Dragon". This card was used in the Yu-Gi-Oh! 3D Bonds Beyond Time movie by Paradox, who stole the original "Stardust Dragon" from Yusei Fudo and transformed it into "Malefic Stardust Dragon".
Synchro Dimension counterparts
In the Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V anime, Jack Atlas' Synchro Dimension counterpart used a new version of "Red Dragon Archfiend": "Scarlight Red Dragon Archfiend". This monster appears to be "Red Dragon Archfiend" after it was 'scarred' by "Junk Warrior", thus paying homage to the last episode of the Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's anime. "Scarlight" also possesses an upgraded form: "Tyrant Red Dragon Archfiend".
| Monster | Counterpart | Summoning method | Owner |
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| Scarlight Red Dragon Archfiend | Red Dragon Archfiend | Synchro Summon | Jack Atlas |
| Tyrant Red Dragon Archfiend | Red Nova Dragon | Double Tuning |
Retrained
"Stardust Dragon" also has a retrained counterpart: "Accel Synchro Stardust Dragon". It is based on the scene in the Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's anime when "Stardust Dragon" was used as Synchro Material for the Accel Synchro Summon of "Shooting Star Dragon".
Downgraded versions
"Stardust Dragon", "Red Dragon Archfiend", and "Power Tool Dragon"/"Life Stream Dragon" all have some downgraded forms.
Crimson Dragon's card forms
The Crimson Dragon itself also possesses some card forms: in the Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's anime, "Majestic Dragon" was stated to be its embodiment in the game, while "Thought-Converging Dragon" is an OCG-original counterpart of "Majestic Dragon".
| Monster | Signer | Synchro Monsters created |
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| The Crimson Dragon | All 6 Signers | N/A |
| Majestic Dragon | ||
| Yusei Fudo | Majestic Star Dragon | |
| Jack Atlas | Majestic Red Dragon | |
| Converging Wills Dragon | Yusei Fudo | Shooting Majestic Star Dragon |
Duel Dragons
In the Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's manga, the Signer Dragons do not appear. Instead, a similar series known as the Duel Dragons is featured, and it is used by the modern Duel Priests. Many of them are slightly redesigned Signer Dragons: "Ancient Pixie Dragon", "Black Rose Moonlight Dragon", "Blackfeather Darkrage Dragon", "Hot Red Dragon Archfiend" and "Stardust Spark Dragon". There is no Duel Dragon counterpart of "Life Stream Dragon"; "Power Tool Mecha Dragon" appears instead. All the Duel Dragons and their variations have been released in the TCG/OCG.
Playing style
There are various kinds of playing styles for each dragon, especially "Stardust Dragon" and "Red Dragon Archfiend". All of the dragons (except "Life Stream Dragon") have no specific Summoning conditions, making them easy to Synchro Summon, so they can be used in almost any Extra Deck.
Recommended cards
Trivia
- The initial Signer Dragons ("Stardust Dragon", "Red Dragon Archfiend", "Black Rose Dragon", "Power Tool Dragon", and "Ancient Fairy Dragon") were all designed by Kazuki Takahashi. Takahashi's illustrations also included an early concept of "Life Stream Dragon", albeit one that differed considerably from the final version.[1]
- In the Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's anime, despite the fact that "Stardust Dragon", "Ancient Fairy Dragon", "Red Dragon Archfiend", "Black Rose Dragon", and "Life Stream Dragon" fought against the "Earthbound Immortals" in the past, the Crimson Dragon did not awaken the true form of "Life Stream Dragon" in the present when Leo was Dueling against Devack (the Dark Signer with Earthbound Immortal Cusillu, the same one it had defeated 5000 years prior).
- In the anime, creating perfect new copies of the Signer Dragons seemed to be impossible - when Paradox stole Yusei's "Stardust Dragon" by absorbing its spirit into a blank card, the resulting copy was a black-bordered card with a mirrored image, something that was not observed in any of the other cards that Paradox copied. The hologram of the monster, however, was left unaltered. In contrast, the card copies of "Red Dragon Archfiend" that Lester created were identical to the real card, but the holograms of the monsters itself had yellow, purple, and teal color schemes, instead of the red one of the original.
- The Signer Dragons that were used by male Signers are Level 8, while those used by female Signers are Level 7.
