Dark King of the Abyss———————————&

Dark King of the Abyss————————————————‘It’s said that this King of the Netherworld once had the power to rule over the dark.’————————————————Can Be Found In: Dark Beginning 1 (DB1-EN108), Legend of Blue Eyes White Dragon (LOB-EN020), Legendary Collection 3: Yugi’s World Mega Pack (LCYW-EN220)Some cards are known not for their efficiency in the game or for being featured in the series, but by their prominence in various cards’ artwork. Some archetypes will follow a story through various cards of their own and other archetypes related to them, while other cards will be frequently seen in small arcs or in running jokes. This tends to follow with upgraded versions of the starring monsters depending of the resolution in said artwork, but in other cases will remain as they were in their release yet be known by the community for appearing in several cards.“Dark King of the Abyss” is a well-known monster due its constant pressence in several cards along its rival “Dark Ruler Ha Des”. But while “Ha Des” remains a solid choice on its own and in some Fiend Decks, “Dark King” position as a Normal Monster makes it not as prevalent since its release back in the first year of the card game. Although far from the most powerful card we can focus on, the increasing number of supporting options arround Normal Monsters among the years makes “Dark King of the Abyss” a monster capable of standing out outside of other cards’ artwork.Back when “Dark King” came out it was all about the strongest stats a Normal Monster can offer, but with the addition of several Special Summons over the years allows this monster and others to have a recurring pressence during a Duel. Right from our first turn cards like “Unexpected Dai” and “Tour Guide From the Underworld” won’t take long to summon “Dark King” from inside our Deck, while “Rescue Rabbit” gives us the option to instead summon two copies at once. Other options are slightly slower but efficient nonetheless, ranging from the classic “Mystic Tomato” in response of being defeated in battle, to “Treasure Panda” reusing Spells and Traps in our Graveyard to summon Normal Monsters in return. As soon “Dark King” lands in our Graveyard the options will increase considerably by a big variety of revival effects, ranging from “Swing of Memories” and “Silent Doom” to monsters like “Crane Crane” summoning it to work together in any goals we can aim for.With below average stats unless with the help of stat boosts “Dark King” will rarely become our best bet to enter battles with, but with the mentioned options to summon it back an forth as soon a Duel begins it obtains the perfect role as material like many other Normal Monsters out there. Is completely up to which summons aims for, as “Dark King” can easily go towards the traditional Tribute Summons to the more recent Link Summons. Additonaly, some Decks will use milling effects like “Advanced Ritual Art” not only for certain benefits, but also prepare our Graveyard to all kinds of summons like those arround “Dragon’s Mirror” or a nomi monster like “Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning”. But while battling will be far from its priority “Dark King” can obtain an opportunity to stand out, not only by cards like “Moon Mirror Shield” giving it a chance against stronger monsters but also cards like “Skill Drain” and “Hate Buster” covering us against any potential threats on the field.While “Dark Ruler Ha Des” has a cult following since its debut with a Synchro Zombie counterpart to choose as alternative, “Dark King of the Abyss” wasn’t as lucky. Fortunately its position as Normal Monster gives it an incredible card pool of summoning methods from early to late game to keep working as material when needed, but that will be its sole purpose for most Duels. In addition that Normal Monsters suffer tough competition from each other to fit certain Decks, the low stats of “Dark King” doesn’t make it any favors to become a staple choice among its kind. Is far from being an useless Normal Monster, but unless it gets a new version  in future releases “Dark King” will keep its popularity solely on other cards’ artwork.Personal Rating: C++ Solid support from early to late game+ Will have a recurring role as material- Poor stats to use in battle- Overshadowed by other Normal Monsters with better stats and/or options -- source link

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