The 2010 Shonen Jump May subscription bonus card, Transforming Sphere (JUMP-EN042). This Yu-Gi-Oh! Ultra Rare Effect Monster is a key promotional piece for dedicated collectors.
Transforming Sphere
2010 • Yu-Gi-Oh! • Shonen Jump May 2010 subscription bonus
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The Transforming Sphere (JUMP-EN042) is a distinctive promotional card from the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game, released as a subscription bonus for the May 2010 issue of Shonen Jump. As a Winged Beast-type Effect Monster with a WIND attribute, this Level 3 card holds a specific niche within the game's extensive history. The card features an Ultra Rare holographic finish, a treatment that distinguishes it from common and uncommon variants and adds visual appeal for collectors who prioritize aesthetic presentation alongside gameplay utility. Released during a vibrant era for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Franchise, this promotional card was distributed exclusively to subscribers of Shonen Jump, making it a tangible link to the manga's serialized storytelling. For collectors, the JUMP-EN042 designation serves as a clear identifier within the broader catalog of promotional materials. The card's inclusion in the Shonen Jump May 2010 subscription bonus set marks it as a piece of media history, connecting the trading card game with the popular magazine that helped drive its initial Western popularity. Collectors often seek out this card to complete their Shonen Jump promotional collections or to add a unique Ultra Rare monster to their collections. Its status as a subscription bonus item adds a layer of exclusivity, as it was not available through standard booster packs. The card's design and rarity make it a valuable addition for those interested in the intersection of manga culture and trading card games. Whether you are a seasoned player or a new enthusiast, the Transforming Sphere represents a specific moment in Yu-Gi-Oh!'s promotional strategy.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Transforming Sphere
Game
Yu-Gi-Oh!
TCG Attributes
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Ultra Rare
Card Stock
English
Holo
Wind
Winged Beast
3
100 / 100
Card Text
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Once per turn: You can target 1 face-up Defense Position monster your opponent controls; discard 1 card and equip that target to this card. (You can only equip 1 monster at a time to this card with this effect.) This card gains the ATK of the equipped monster. If this card attacks, it is changed to Defense Position at the end of the Battle Phase. During the End Phase: The monster equipped to this card by this card's effect is Special Summoned to your opponent's side of the field in face-up Defense Position.