The 2004 Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Beginning 1 Fairy Box card. This classic Continuous Trap Card remains a staple for vintage collectors and competitive players.
Fairy Box
2004 • Yu-Gi-Oh! • Dark Beginning 1
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Description
Released in 2004 as part of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Beginning 1 set, Fairy Box (DB1-EN227) stands as a foundational element of the early Trading Card Game era. As a Common rarity Continuous Trap Card, this release has maintained significant relevance among collectors who value the strategic depth of the game's initial years. The card’s enduring presence in the meta makes it a key target for those building comprehensive collections of the first wave of Yu-Gi-Oh! Expansions. Fairy Box is renowned for its unique disruption mechanic, allowing players to remove themselves from the opponent’s control effects. This interaction creates a strategic layer that distinguishes it from other defensive traps in the set. Collectors often seek out this card not just for its nostalgic value, but for its practical application in deck construction that prioritizes resource management and board control. For investors and hobbyists, the Dark Beginning 1 series represents a pivotal moment in Yu-Gi-Oh! History. Its status as a Common card does not diminish its importance; rather, it highlights the accessibility and widespread play of the game during its golden age.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Fairy Box
Game
Yu-Gi-Oh!
TCG Attributes
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Common
Card Stock
English
Continuous
Card Text
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When your opponent's monster declares an attack: Toss a coin and call it. If you call it right, the attacking monster's ATK becomes 0 until the end of the Battle Phase. During each of your Standby Phases, pay 500 Life Points or destroy this card.
FAQ
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What is the effect of Fairy Box in Yu-Gi-Oh?
Fairy Box is a Continuous Trap Card that prevents the opponent from targeting it or other face-up Continuous Spells/Traps you control with their card effects. This allows you to maintain the benefits of your continuous cards while denying the opponent the ability to remove them.
When was the Dark Beginning 1 set released?
The Dark Beginning 1 set was released in 2004 as the first English-language expansion for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game. It translated the first two Japanese starter decks, introducing many core cards and mechanics to the Western market.
Is Fairy Box still used in competitive Yu-Gi-Oh! decks?
Yes, Fairy Box remains a viable and popular choice in modern competitive play. Its ability to protect continuous spell and trap cards makes it a crucial defensive tool in various archetypes that rely on maintaining board presence.
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