# B.E.S. (Yu-Gi-Oh! archetype)

Archetype profile: The "B.E.S." archetype has 11 cards in the database: 9 Effect Monsters and 2 Spell Cards. Its monsters are 2 DARK, 2 LIGHT, 2 EARTH, 1 FIRE, 1 WATER and 1 WIND by Attribute, and 9 Machine by Type. Its first TCG card was released on 20 November 2004 and its most recent on 5 February 2026. Together its cards have 25 TCG printings. Its most-viewed cards on YGOPRODeck are Boss Rush, B.E.S. Blaster Cannon Core, B.E.S. Crystal Core, B.E.S. Big Core MK-3 and B.E.S. Big Core. Monster ATK ranges from 1800 to 3100.

Cards in this archetype: B.E.F. Zelos; B.E.S. Big Core; B.E.S. Big Core MK-2; B.E.S. Big Core MK-3; B.E.S. Blaster Cannon Core; B.E.S. Covered Core; B.E.S. Crystal Core; B.E.S. Derringer Core; B.E.S. Tetran; Boss Rush; Super B.E.S. Metal Slave.

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## B.E.F. Zelos
Passcode: 975299 · Konami ID: 12976
Card type: Field Spell
Archetype: B.E.S.
Earlier (beta) name: Great Fortress Zelos
First released: OCG 2017-01-14 · TCG 2017-05-04
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: Common Charity, Duel Links, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Ultra Rare
Card text: When this card is activated: You can add 1 "Boss Rush" from your Deck to your hand. "B.E.S." monsters you control gain 500 ATK/DEF, your opponent cannot target them with card effects, also they cannot be destroyed by your opponent's card effects. Once per turn: You can Special Summon 1 "B.E.S." monster from your hand. If a "B.E.S." monster(s) is Normal or Special Summoned to your field: Place 1 counter on it.
Summary: B.E.F. Zelos is a Field Spell Card. It belongs to the "B.E.S." archetype, which has 11 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 14 January 2017 and in the TCG on 4 May 2017. It has 2 TCG printings across 2 products, in 2 rarities: Common and Rare. The earliest is MACR-EN062 in Maximum Crisis (4 May 2017); the most recent is MZMU-EN114 in Maze of Muertos (19 February 2026). It is available in 5 formats: Common Charity, Duel Links, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 43,064 times.
Printings (2):
- MACR-EN062 · Maximum Crisis · Common · released 2017-05-04
- MZMU-EN114 · Maze of Muertos · Rare · released 2026-02-19
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.08 · TCGplayer $0.17 · eBay $0.99
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/b-e-f-zelos-8396

## B.E.S. Big Core
Passcode: 14148099 · Konami ID: 6199
Card type: Effect Monster [Machine / Effect]
Stats: DARK · Level 6 · ATK 2300 / DEF 1100
Archetype: B.E.S.
Earlier (beta) name: Big Core
First released: OCG 2004-08-05 · TCG 2004-11-20
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: GOAT, Duel Links, Common Charity, Edison, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Common
Card text: If this card is Normal Summoned: Place 3 counters on it. Cannot be destroyed by battle. At the end of the Damage Step, if this card battled: Remove 1 counter from this card. If you cannot, destroy it.
Summary: B.E.S. Big Core is a Level 6 DARK Machine Effect Monster with 2300 ATK and 1100 DEF. It belongs to the "B.E.S." archetype, which has 11 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 5 August 2004 and in the TCG on 20 November 2004. It has 4 TCG printings across 3 products, in 3 rarities: Super Rare, Ultimate Rare and Common. The earliest is RDS-EN030 in Rise of Destiny (20 November 2004); the most recent is OP04-EN016 in OTS Tournament Pack 4 (6 April 2017). It is available in 7 formats: GOAT, Duel Links, Common Charity, Edison, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 60,222 times.
Printings (4):
- RDS-EN030 · Rise of Destiny · Super Rare · released 2004-11-20
- RDS-EN030 · Rise of Destiny · Ultimate Rare · released 2004-11-20
- DR3-EN090 · Dark Revelation Volume 3 · Super Rare · released 2006-11-25
- OP04-EN016 · OTS Tournament Pack 4 · Common · released 2017-04-06
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.12 · TCGplayer $0.29 · eBay $1.49
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/b-e-s-big-core-1211

## B.E.S. Big Core MK-2
Passcode: 75937826 · Konami ID: 7678
Card type: Effect Monster [Machine / Effect]
Stats: FIRE · Level 6 · ATK 2400 / DEF 1100
Archetype: B.E.S.
First released: OCG 2008-11-15 · TCG 2009-02-28
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: Duel Links, Edison, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Rare
Card text: If you control no monsters, you can Normal Summon this card without Tributing. When this card is Special Summoned, place 3 counters on it. This card cannot be destroyed by battle. If this card attacks or is attacked, remove 1 counter from this card at the end of the Damage Step. If you cannot, destroy it.
Summary: B.E.S. Big Core MK-2 is a Level 6 FIRE Machine Effect Monster with 2400 ATK and 1100 DEF. It belongs to the "B.E.S." archetype, which has 11 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 15 November 2008 and in the TCG on 28 February 2009. It has 1 TCG printing across 1 product, in 1 rarity: Rare. It is available in 5 formats: Duel Links, Edison, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 59,858 times.
Printings (1):
- CRMS-EN030 · Crimson Crisis · Rare · released 2009-03-03
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.24 · TCGplayer $0.44 · eBay $1.49
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/b-e-s-big-core-mk-2-6391

## B.E.S. Big Core MK-3
Passcode: 82821760 · Konami ID: 12946
Card type: Effect Monster [Machine / Effect]
Stats: LIGHT · Level 8 · ATK 2700 / DEF 1900
Archetype: B.E.S.
First released: OCG 2017-01-14 · TCG 2017-05-04
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Super Rare
Card text: If your opponent controls a monster and you control no monsters, you can Special Summon this card (from your hand) in Defense Position. If this card is Normal or Special Summoned: Place 3 counters on this card. Cannot be destroyed by battle. At the end of the Damage Step, if this card battled: Remove 1 counter from this card. If you cannot, destroy it. You can banish this card from your Graveyard; shuffle all "B.E.S." monsters from your Graveyard into the Deck.
Summary: B.E.S. Big Core MK-3 is a Level 8 LIGHT Machine Effect Monster with 2700 ATK and 1900 DEF. It belongs to the "B.E.S." archetype, which has 11 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 14 January 2017 and in the TCG on 4 May 2017. It has 1 TCG printing across 1 product, in 1 rarity: Rare. It is available in 3 formats: TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 62,314 times.
Printings (1):
- MACR-EN032 · Maximum Crisis · Rare · released 2017-05-04
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.18 · TCGplayer $0.19 · eBay $2.00
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/b-e-s-big-core-mk-3-8863

## B.E.S. Blaster Cannon Core
Passcode: 84257883 · Konami ID: 14471
Card type: Effect Monster [Machine / Effect]
Stats: EARTH · Level 9 · ATK 2500 / DEF 3000
Archetype: B.E.S.
First released: OCG 2019-04-13 · TCG 2019-07-25
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: Common Charity, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Ultra Rare
Card text: If your opponent controls more monsters than you do, you can Special Summon this card (from your hand). You can only Special Summon "B.E.S. Blaster Cannon Core" once per turn this way. If this card is Normal or Special Summoned: Place 3 counters on this card. Cannot be destroyed by battle. At the end of the Damage Step, if this card battled: Remove 1 counter from this card. If you cannot, destroy it.
Summary: B.E.S. Blaster Cannon Core is a Level 9 EARTH Machine Effect Monster with 2500 ATK and 3000 DEF. It belongs to the "B.E.S." archetype, which has 11 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 13 April 2019 and in the TCG on 25 July 2019. It has 2 TCG printings across 2 products, in 2 rarities: Super Rare and Common. The earliest is RIRA-EN023 in Rising Rampage (26 July 2019); the most recent is MP20-EN111 in 2020 Tin of Lost Memories Mega Pack (27 August 2020). It is available in 4 formats: Common Charity, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 78,252 times.
Printings (2):
- RIRA-EN023 · Rising Rampage · Super Rare · released 2019-07-26
- MP20-EN111 · 2020 Tin of Lost Memories Mega Pack · Common · released 2020-08-27 · listed $1.02
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.10 · TCGplayer $0.18 · eBay $0.99
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/b-e-s-blaster-cannon-core-10222

## B.E.S. Covered Core
Passcode: 15317640 · Konami ID: 6591
Card type: Effect Monster [Machine / Effect]
Stats: EARTH · Level 7 · ATK 2500 / DEF 800
Archetype: B.E.S.
First released: OCG 2005-11-17 · TCG 2006-02-18
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: Duel Links, Edison, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Common
Card text: When this card is Normal Summoned, put 2 counters on it. This card cannot be destroyed by battle. If this card attacks or is attacked, at the end of the Damage Step toss a coin and call it. If you call it wrong, remove 1 counter. If this card battles without a counter, destroy it at the end of the Damage Step.
Summary: B.E.S. Covered Core is a Level 7 EARTH Machine Effect Monster with 2500 ATK and 800 DEF. It belongs to the "B.E.S." archetype, which has 11 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 17 November 2005 and in the TCG on 18 February 2006. It has 3 TCG printings across 2 products, in 2 rarities: Super Rare and Ultimate Rare. The earliest is SOI-EN013 in Shadow of Infinity (18 February 2006); the most recent is DR04-EN133 in Dark Revelation Volume 4 (14 November 2007). It is available in 5 formats: Duel Links, Edison, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 47,082 times.
Printings (3):
- SOI-EN013 · Shadow of Infinity · Super Rare · released 2006-02-18
- SOI-EN013 · Shadow of Infinity · Ultimate Rare · released 2006-02-18
- DR04-EN133 · Dark Revelation Volume 4 · Super Rare · released 2007-11-14 · listed $19.64
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.75 · TCGplayer $0.84 · eBay $30.00
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/b-e-s-covered-core-1317

## B.E.S. Crystal Core
Passcode: 22790789 · Konami ID: 6419
Card type: Effect Monster [Machine / Effect]
Stats: WATER · Level 5 · ATK 2100 / DEF 1000
Archetype: B.E.S.
First released: OCG 2005-05-26 · TCG 2005-08-06
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: Duel Links, Common Charity, Edison, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Rare
Card text: When this card is Normal Summoned, put 3 counters on it. This card cannot be destroyed by battle. If this card attacks or is attacked, remove 1 counter from this card at the end of the Damage Step. If you cannot, destroy it. Once per turn, during your Main Phase, you can change 1 face-up Attack Position monster your opponent controls to face-up Defense Position.
Summary: B.E.S. Crystal Core is a Level 5 WATER Machine Effect Monster with 2100 ATK and 1000 DEF. It belongs to the "B.E.S." archetype, which has 11 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 26 May 2005 and in the TCG on 6 August 2005. It has 4 TCG printings across 3 products, in 3 rarities: Super Rare, Ultimate Rare and Common. The earliest is CRV-EN021 in Cybernetic Revolution (17 August 2005); the most recent is DR04-EN021 in Dark Revelation Volume 4 (14 November 2007). It is available in 6 formats: Duel Links, Common Charity, Edison, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 72,451 times.
Printings (4):
- CRV-EN021 · Cybernetic Revolution · Super Rare · released 2005-08-17
- CRV-EN021 · Cybernetic Revolution · Ultimate Rare · released 2005-08-17
- CP03-EN015 · Champion Pack: Game Three · Common · released 2007-05-15
- DR04-EN021 · Dark Revelation Volume 4 · Super Rare · released 2007-11-14 · listed $18.82
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.85 · TCGplayer $0.47 · eBay $7.75
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/b-e-s-crystal-core-1957

## B.E.S. Derringer Core
Passcode: 5121528 · Konami ID: 22082
Card type: Effect Monster [Machine / Effect]
Stats: LIGHT · Level 10 · ATK 1900 / DEF 3000
Archetype: B.E.S.
Earlier (beta) name: B.E.S. Dellinger Core
First released: OCG 2025-10-25 · TCG 2026-02-05
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: Duel Links, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Super Rare
Card text: You can reveal 1 other "B.E.S." monster in your hand; Special Summon this card from your hand, then place 3 counters on this card. During the Main Phase (Quick Effect): You can remove 1 counter from this card and activate 1 of these effects; ● Add 1 "Boss Rush" or 1 Spell/Trap that mentions it, from your Deck to your hand. ● Special Summon 1 Level 9 or lower "B.E.S." monster from your GY. You can only use each effect of "B.E.S. Derringer Core" once per turn.
Summary: B.E.S. Derringer Core is a Level 10 LIGHT Machine Effect Monster with 1900 ATK and 3000 DEF. It belongs to the "B.E.S." archetype, which has 11 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 25 October 2025 and in the TCG on 5 February 2026. It has 1 TCG printing across 1 product, in 1 rarity: Super Rare. It is available in 4 formats: Duel Links, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 29,929 times.
Printings (1):
- BPRO-EN021 · Burst Protocol · Super Rare · released 2026-02-05
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.21 · TCGplayer $0.15
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/b-e-s-derringer-core-15353

## B.E.S. Tetran
Passcode: 44954628 · Konami ID: 6498
Card type: Effect Monster [Machine / Effect]
Stats: WIND · Level 6 · ATK 1800 / DEF 2300
Archetype: B.E.S.
First released: OCG 2005-08-11 · TCG 2005-11-05
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: Duel Links, Edison, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Rare
Card text: When this card is Normal Summoned, put 3 counters on it. This card cannot be destroyed by battle. If this card attacks or is attacked, remove 1 counter from this card at the end of the Damage Step. If you cannot, destroy it. Once per turn, you can remove 1 counter on this card to destroy 1 Spell or Trap Card on the field.
Summary: B.E.S. Tetran is a Level 6 WIND Machine Effect Monster with 1800 ATK and 2300 DEF. It belongs to the "B.E.S." archetype, which has 11 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 11 August 2005 and in the TCG on 5 November 2005. It has 3 TCG printings across 2 products, in 2 rarities: Super Rare and Ultimate Rare. The earliest is EEN-EN017 in Elemental Energy (16 November 2005); the most recent is DR04-EN077 in Dark Revelation Volume 4 (14 November 2007). It is available in 5 formats: Duel Links, Edison, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 55,448 times.
Printings (3):
- EEN-EN017 · Elemental Energy · Super Rare · released 2005-11-16
- EEN-EN017 · Elemental Energy · Ultimate Rare · released 2005-11-16
- DR04-EN077 · Dark Revelation Volume 4 · Super Rare · released 2007-11-14 · listed $123.00
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.87 · TCGplayer $0.80 · eBay $10.99
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/b-e-s-tetran-3833

## Boss Rush
Passcode: 66947414 · Konami ID: 6514
Card type: Continuous Spell
Archetype: B.E.S.
First released: OCG 2005-08-11 · TCG 2005-11-05
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: Duel Links, Common Charity, Edison, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Super Rare
Card text: You cannot Normal Summon or Set. During the End Phase of the turn that a "B.E.S." monster or a "Big Core" is destroyed and sent to the Graveyard, you can Special Summon 1 "B.E.S." monster or 1 "Big Core" from your Deck.
Summary: Boss Rush is a Continuous Spell Card. It belongs to the "B.E.S." archetype, which has 11 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 11 August 2005 and in the TCG on 5 November 2005. It has 3 TCG printings across 3 products, in 1 rarity: Common. The earliest is EEN-EN047 in Elemental Energy (16 November 2005); the most recent is OP30-EN017 in OTS Tournament Pack 30 (12 February 2026). It is available in 6 formats: Duel Links, Common Charity, Edison, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 78,846 times.
Printings (3):
- EEN-EN047 · Elemental Energy · Common · released 2005-11-16
- DR04-EN107 · Dark Revelation Volume 4 · Common · released 2007-11-14 · listed $2.31
- OP30-EN017 · OTS Tournament Pack 30 · Common · released 2026-02-12
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.07 · TCGplayer $0.11 · eBay $1.09
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/boss-rush-5622

## Super B.E.S. Metal Slave
Passcode: 41516133 · Konami ID: 22083
Card type: Effect Monster [Machine / Effect]
Stats: DARK · Level 11 · ATK 3100 / DEF 3100
Archetype: B.E.S.
First released: OCG 2025-10-25 · TCG 2026-02-05
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: Duel Links, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Ultra Rare
Card text: You can send up to 5 Level 10 or lower "B.E.S." monsters with different names from your hand and/or Deck to the GY; Special Summon this card from your hand, then place counters on this card equal to the number sent to the GY to activate this effect. You can only use this effect of "Super B.E.S. Metal Slave" once per turn. Once per Chain (Quick Effect): You can remove 1 counter from this card, then target 2 face-up cards on the field, including 1 "B.E.S." monster you control; destroy them.
Summary: Super B.E.S. Metal Slave is a Level 11 DARK Machine Effect Monster with 3100 ATK and 3100 DEF. It belongs to the "B.E.S." archetype, which has 11 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 25 October 2025 and in the TCG on 5 February 2026. It has 1 TCG printing across 1 product, in 1 rarity: Super Rare. It is available in 4 formats: Duel Links, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 28,722 times.
Printings (1):
- BPRO-EN022 · Burst Protocol · Super Rare · released 2026-02-05
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.29 · TCGplayer $0.14
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/super-b-e-s-metal-slave-15354