# Bamboo Sword (Yu-Gi-Oh! archetype)

Archetype profile: The "Bamboo Sword" archetype has 6 cards in the database: 6 Spell Cards. Its first TCG card was released on 15 August 2007 and its most recent on 20 October 2022. Together its cards have 13 TCG printings. Its most-viewed cards on YGOPRODeck are Golden Bamboo Sword, Cursed Bamboo Sword, Broken Bamboo Sword, Burning Bamboo Sword and Original Bamboo Sword.

Cards in this archetype: Broken Bamboo Sword; Burning Bamboo Sword; Cursed Bamboo Sword; Golden Bamboo Sword; Original Bamboo Sword; Soul Devouring Bamboo Sword.

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## Broken Bamboo Sword
Passcode: 41587307 · Konami ID: 7225
Card type: Equip Spell
Archetype: Bamboo Sword
First released: OCG 2007-05-12 · TCG 2007-08-15
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: Duel Links, Common Charity, Edison, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Rare
Card text: The equipped monster gains 0 ATK.
Summary: Broken Bamboo Sword is an Equip Spell Card. It belongs to the "Bamboo Sword" archetype, which has 6 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 12 May 2007 and in the TCG on 15 August 2007. It has 3 TCG printings across 3 products, in 2 rarities: Common and Super Rare. The earliest is TAEV-EN062 in Tactical Evolution (15 August 2007); the most recent is OP08-PT009 in OTS Tournament Pack 8 (POR) (17 August 2018). It is available in 6 formats: Duel Links, Common Charity, Edison, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 352,249 times.
Printings (3):
- TAEV-EN062 · Tactical Evolution · Common · released 2007-08-15
- OP08-EN009 · OTS Tournament Pack 8 · Super Rare · released 2018-08-17
- OP08-PT009 · OTS Tournament Pack 8 (POR) · Super Rare · released 2018-08-17
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €1.42 · TCGplayer $0.89 · eBay $4.95
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/broken-bamboo-sword-3556

## Burning Bamboo Sword
Passcode: 55870497 · Konami ID: 13282
Card type: Continuous Spell
Archetype: Bamboo Sword
First released: OCG 2017-07-08 · TCG 2017-10-19
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: Common Charity, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Rare
Card text: If you activate a "Bamboo Sword" card while this card is already face-up in your Spell & Trap Zone: You can skip your opponent's next Main Phase 1.
Summary: Burning Bamboo Sword is a Continuous Spell Card. It belongs to the "Bamboo Sword" archetype, which has 6 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 8 July 2017 and in the TCG on 19 October 2017. It has 3 TCG printings across 3 products, in 2 rarities: Short Print and Common. The earliest is CIBR-EN066 in Circuit Break (19 October 2017); the most recent is OP29-EN024 in OTS Tournament Pack 29 (15 October 2025). It is available in 4 formats: Common Charity, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 81,175 times.
Printings (3):
- CIBR-EN066 · Circuit Break · Short Print · released 2017-10-19
- MP18-EN146 · 2018 Mega-Tin Mega Pack · Common · released 2018-08-30
- OP29-EN024 · OTS Tournament Pack 29 · Common · released 2025-10-15
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.04 · TCGplayer $0.16 · eBay $0.99
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/burning-bamboo-sword-8708

## Cursed Bamboo Sword
Passcode: 42199039 · Konami ID: 11400
Card type: Equip Spell
Archetype: Bamboo Sword
First released: OCG 2014-07-19 · TCG 2014-11-06
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: Duel Links, Common Charity, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Super Rare
Card text: The equipped monster gains 0 ATK. You can target 1 other "Bamboo Sword" card you control; return it to the hand, and if you do, the equipped monster can attack your opponent directly this turn. You can only use this effect of "Cursed Bamboo Sword" once per turn. If this card is sent to the Graveyard: You can add 1 "Bamboo Sword" card from your Deck to your hand, except "Cursed Bamboo Sword".
Summary: Cursed Bamboo Sword is an Equip Spell Card. It belongs to the "Bamboo Sword" archetype, which has 6 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 19 July 2014 and in the TCG on 6 November 2014. It has 2 TCG printings across 2 products, in 2 rarities: Short Print and Common. The earliest is NECH-EN068 in The New Challengers (6 November 2014); the most recent is OP29-EN023 in OTS Tournament Pack 29 (15 October 2025). It is available in 5 formats: Duel Links, Common Charity, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 554,245 times.
Printings (2):
- NECH-EN068 · The New Challengers · Short Print · released 2014-11-06
- OP29-EN023 · OTS Tournament Pack 29 · Common · released 2025-10-15
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.35 · TCGplayer $0.23 · eBay $4.95
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/cursed-bamboo-sword-3599

## Golden Bamboo Sword
Passcode: 74029853 · Konami ID: 7635
Card type: Normal Spell
Archetype: Bamboo Sword
First released: OCG 2008-02-23 · TCG 2008-05-03
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: Duel Links, Common Charity, Edison, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Super Rare
Card text: If you control a "Bamboo Sword" Equip Spell: Draw 2 cards.
Summary: Golden Bamboo Sword is a Normal Spell Card. It belongs to the "Bamboo Sword" archetype, which has 6 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 23 February 2008 and in the TCG on 3 May 2008. It has 2 TCG printings across 2 products, in 2 rarities: Common and Super Rare. The earliest is LODT-EN062 in Light of Destruction (13 May 2008); the most recent is SHVA-EN054 in Shadows in Valhalla (16 August 2018). It is available in 6 formats: Duel Links, Common Charity, Edison, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 591,435 times.
Printings (2):
- LODT-EN062 · Light of Destruction · Common · released 2008-05-13
- SHVA-EN054 · Shadows in Valhalla · Super Rare · released 2018-08-16
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.14 · TCGplayer $0.29 · eBay $1.99
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/golden-bamboo-sword-6223

## Original Bamboo Sword
Passcode: 33578406 · Konami ID: 17825
Card type: Equip Spell
Archetype: Bamboo Sword
Earlier (beta) name: True Bamboo Sword
First released: OCG 2022-07-16 · TCG 2022-10-20
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: Common Charity, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Ultra Rare
Card text: The equipped monster gains 0 ATK. When the equipped monster inflicts battle damage by a direct attack: You can destroy all monsters your opponent controls. You can send this equipped card to the GY; equip 1 "Bamboo Sword" Equip Spell from your Deck to 1 face-up monster on the field, except "Original Bamboo Sword".
Summary: Original Bamboo Sword is an Equip Spell Card. It belongs to the "Bamboo Sword" archetype, which has 6 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 16 July 2022 and in the TCG on 20 October 2022. It has 2 TCG printings across 2 products, in 1 rarity: Common. The earliest is DABL-EN070 in Darkwing Blast (20 October 2022); the most recent is OP29-EN026 in OTS Tournament Pack 29 (15 October 2025). It is available in 4 formats: Common Charity, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 59,719 times.
Printings (2):
- DABL-EN070 · Darkwing Blast · Common · released 2022-10-20
- OP29-EN026 · OTS Tournament Pack 29 · Common · released 2025-10-15
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.03 · TCGplayer $0.15 · eBay $0.99
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/original-bamboo-sword-13414

## Soul Devouring Bamboo Sword
Passcode: 51670553 · Konami ID: 7313
Card type: Continuous Spell
Archetype: Bamboo Sword
First released: OCG 2007-07-21 · TCG 2007-11-14
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: Common Charity, Edison, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Rare
Card text: Select 1 monster equipped with a "Bamboo Sword" Equip Spell Card. If it inflicts Battle Damage to your opponent while equipped with a "Bamboo Sword" card, they skip their next Draw Phase. Destroy this card during your second Standby Phase after activation.
Summary: Soul Devouring Bamboo Sword is a Continuous Spell Card. It belongs to the "Bamboo Sword" archetype, which has 6 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 21 July 2007 and in the TCG on 14 November 2007. It has 1 TCG printing across 1 product, in 1 rarity: Common. It is available in 5 formats: Common Charity, Edison, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 57,794 times.
Printings (1):
- GLAS-EN060 · Gladiator's Assault · Common · released 2007-11-14
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.05 · TCGplayer $0.62 · eBay $2.03
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/soul-devouring-bamboo-sword-4398