The 2018 Starter Deck: Codebreaker features Transcode Talker (YS18-EN041), an Ultra Rare Holo Link Monster dedicated to the Cyberse archetype.
Transcode Talker
2018 • Yu-Gi-Oh! • Starter Deck: Codebreaker
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Released as part of the 2018 Starter Deck: Codebreaker, Transcode Talker (YS18-EN041) serves as a cornerstone for the Cyberse archetype in the Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game. This card carries an Ultra Rare treatment, featuring a distinctive Holo finish that distinguishes it within the starter set's distribution. For collectors focusing on the Code Talker lineage, this card represents a key component of the era's foundational decks, offering both nostalgic value and strategic utility for players building their collections. As a Link Monster with a Link Rating of 3, Transcode Talker is an EARTH Attribute Cyberse-type unit designed to support the deck's primary strategy. Its Link Arrows point to the Top, Right, and Bottom positions, providing flexible board control and linkage opportunities that define its role in gameplay. The card’s design and mechanics reflect the structured approach taken in starter products, ensuring that new players can engage with the game's deeper mechanics while experienced collectors appreciate the archetype's development. The YS18-EN041 designation anchors this card within the broader Yu-Gi-Oh! catalog, making it a recognizable target for those tracking specific set releases and rarity tiers. Collectors often seek out this Ultra Rare variant not just for its playability, but for its status as a staple in the Codebreaker expansion, bridging the gap between introductory entry points and competitive deck-building environments.
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Transcode Talker
Game
Yu-Gi-Oh!
TCG Attributes
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Ultra Rare
Card Stock
English
Holo
Earth
Cyberse
3
2300 / ?
Top, Right, Bottom
Code Talker
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2+ Effect Monsters While this card is co-linked, it and its co-linked monsters gain 500 ATK, also your opponent cannot target any of them with card effects. You can target 1 Link-3 or lower Cyberse Link Monster in your GY, except "Transcode Talker"; Special Summon it to your zone this card points to. You cannot Special Summon monsters the turn you activate this effect, except Cyberse monsters. You can only use this effect of "Transcode Talker" once per turn.
