It contains a new set of cards called Union monsters, with the ability to combine and strengthen other monsters, along with plenty of Spellcaster-Type monsters and support cards. It contains the "Amazoness" archetype and introduces the Spell Counter mechanic in which certain cards could only be played by removing a number of "spell counters" which are usually acquired by playing Spell cards.
Highly sought after cards include "Dark Magician Girl", "Breaker the Magical Warrior", "Tribe-Infecting Virus", "Magical Scientist" and "Chaos Command Magician".
This is the first set to fully use the term "Spell Card", after the rename from "Magic Card", despite later prints of Pharaonic Guardian doing such.
• Each booster pack contains 9 randomly inserted game cards.
Near Mint condition cards show minimal or no wear from play or handling and will have an unmarked surface, crisp corners, and otherwise pristine edges outside of minimal handling. Near Mint condition cards appear 'fresh out of the pack,' with edges and surfaces virtually free from all flaws. '
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Lightly Played (LP)'
Lightly Played condition cards can have slight border or corner wear, or possibly minor scratches. No major defects are present, and there are less than 4 total flaws on the card. Lightly Played condition foils may have slight fading or indications of wear on the card face. '
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Moderately Played (MP)'
Moderately Played condition cards have moderate wear, or flaws apparent to the naked eye. Moderately Played condition cards can show moderate border wear, mild corner wear, water damage, scratches , creases or fading, light dirt buildup, or any combination of these defects. '
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Heavily Played (HP)'
Heavily Played condition cards exhibit signs of heavy wear. Heavily Played condition cards may include cards that have significant creasing, folding, severe water damage, heavy whitening, heavy border wear, and /or tearing. '
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Damaged (D)'
Damaged condition cards show obvious tears, bends, or creases that could make the card illegal for tournament play, even when sleeved. Damaged condition cards have massive border wear, possible writing or major inking (ex. white-bordered cards with black-markered front borders), massive corner wear, prevalent scratching, folds, creases or tears. '