# 2023 Digimon Versus Royal Knights #BT13-045

> KingChessmon (BT13-045) is a Mega Puppet Digimon from the 2023 Versus Royal Knights set, featuring strategic cost reduction and Chessmon synergy.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2023
- **Manufacturer brand**: Digimon
- **Set / series**: Versus Royal Knights
- **Card number**: #BT13-045
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

KingChessmon, cataloged as BT13-045, is a pivotal Mega Puppet Digimon from the 2023 Versus Royal Knights set in the Digimon Card Game. As a Virus-attribute character with Yellow and Black color identity, this card occupies a high-level play cost of 13 DP but offers significant strategic value through its unique mechanics. The card is particularly notable for its synergy with other Chessmon-themed decks, making it a key target for collectors building specific archetypes. The gameplay design of KingChessmon rewards players who have committed resources to the Chessmon lineage. When played from hand, the card’s cost is reduced by 8 if the player has eight or more Digimon cards with [Chessmon] in their names in their trash. This mechanic encourages aggressive resource management and trash buildup. Additionally, upon playing or digivolving this card, players can delete one of their own Digimon to play another Digimon card with [Chessmon] in its name from their hand for free. This ability allows for powerful board swings and rapid deployment of support characters, enhancing the card's utility in competitive play. For collectors, the R rarity designation within the BT13 set marks KingChessmon as a sought-after addition for those completing the Versus Royal Knights expansion. The card’s complex rules text and high-level status make it a fascinating piece for understanding the strategic depth of the Mega tier. Whether you are hunting for specific set completion or looking to expand your understanding of Puppet-type strategies, KingChessmon represents a distinct and powerful element of the 2023 release. Its intricate design and mechanical depth continue to draw interest from dedicated TCG enthusiasts who appreciate nuanced gameplay interactions. By focusing on catalog-accurate details and collector appeal, we help you navigate the vast landscape of TCG collecting with confidence. Explore our inventory to find this and other essential cards from the Digimon universe.

## FAQ

### What type of Digimon is KingChessmon?

KingChessmon is a Mega-level Puppet-type Digimon with a Virus attribute. It features both Yellow and Black colors, allowing it to be played in decks that utilize either or both color identities.

### How does KingChessmon's cost reduction work?

The card's play cost is reduced by 8 when played from hand if you have 8 or more Digimon cards with [Chessmon] in their names in your trash. This mechanic rewards players for building a specific theme.

### What is the effect of KingChessmon's On Play ability?

When KingChessmon is played or digivolved, you may delete one of your Digimon to play one Digimon card with [Chessmon] in its name (other than KingChessmon itself) from your hand without paying its cost.

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