# Herald (Yu-Gi-Oh! archetype)

Archetype profile: The "Herald" archetype has 14 cards in the database: 4 Effect Monsters, 3 Spell Cards, 2 Tuner Monsters, 2 Ritual Effect Monsters, 1 Link Monster, 1 XYZ Monster and 1 Synchro Monster. Its monsters are 11 LIGHT by Attribute, and 10 Fairy and 1 Spellcaster by Type. Its first TCG card was released on 17 May 2006 and its most recent on 3 June 2021. Together its cards have 87 TCG printings. On the current TCG list, Herald of the Arc Light is Forbidden. Its most-viewed cards on YGOPRODeck are Herald of the Arc Light, Diviner of the Herald, Herald of Orange Light, Herald of Mirage Lights and Herald of Ultimateness. Monster ATK ranges from 300 to 2100.

Cards in this archetype: Dawn of the Herald; Diviner of the Herald; Herald of Creation; Herald of Green Light; Herald of Mirage Lights; Herald of Orange Light; Herald of Perfection; Herald of Pure Light; Herald of Purple Light; Herald of the Abyss; Herald of the Arc Light; Herald of Ultimateness; Oracle of the Herald; Zeradias, Herald of Heaven.

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## Dawn of the Herald
Passcode: 27383110 · Konami ID: 8834
Card type: Ritual Spell
Archetype: Herald
First released: OCG 2010-02-20 · TCG 2010-05-07
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: Common Charity, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Rare
Card text: This card is used to Ritual Summon "Herald of Perfection". You must also Tribute monsters from your hand or field whose total Levels equal exactly 6. When "Herald of Perfection" is Ritual Summoned by this card's effect: You can banish this card from your Graveyard, then target 1 of the monsters in your Graveyard that was Tributed for that Ritual Summon; return that target to your hand.
Summary: Dawn of the Herald is a Ritual Spell Card. It belongs to the "Herald" archetype, which has 14 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 20 February 2010 and in the TCG on 7 May 2010. It has 3 TCG printings across 3 products, in 1 rarity: Common. The earliest is TSHD-EN059 in The Shining Darkness (7 May 2010); the most recent is AP07-EN022 in Astral Pack Seven (4 June 2015). It is available in 4 formats: Common Charity, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 140,063 times.
Printings (3):
- TSHD-EN059 · The Shining Darkness · Common · released 2010-05-07
- GLD5-EN044 · Gold Series: Haunted Mine · Common · released 2012-06-07
- AP07-EN022 · Astral Pack Seven · Common · released 2015-06-04
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.24 · TCGplayer $0.36 · eBay $1.60
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/dawn-of-the-herald-2338

## Diviner of the Herald
Passcode: 92919429 · Konami ID: 15083
Card type: Tuner Effect Monster [Fairy / Tuner / Effect]
Stats: LIGHT · Level 2 · ATK 500 / DEF 300
Archetype: Herald
Earlier (beta) name: Diviner of the Heralds
First released: OCG 2020-02-04 · TCG 2021-06-03
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: Duel Links, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Ultra Rare
Card text: If this card is Normal or Special Summoned: You can send 1 Fairy monster from your Deck or Extra Deck to the GY, and if you do, increase this card's Level by that monster's Level, until the end of this turn. If this card is Tributed: You can Special Summon 1 Level 2 or lower Fairy monster from your hand or Deck, except "Diviner of the Herald". You can only use each effect of "Diviner of the Herald" once per turn.
Summary: Diviner of the Herald is a Level 2 LIGHT Fairy Tuner Monster with 500 ATK and 300 DEF. It belongs to the "Herald" archetype, which has 14 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 4 February 2020 and in the TCG on 3 June 2021. It has 12 TCG printings across 5 products, in 9 rarities: Secret Rare, Prismatic Secret Rare, Ultimate Rare, Quarter Century Secret Rare, Ultra Rare, Collector's Rare, PLatinum Secret Rare, Starlight Rare and Super Rare. The earliest is LIOV-EN000 in Lightning Overdrive (3 June 2021); the most recent is RA05-EN017 in Rarity Collection 5 (9 April 2026). It is available in 4 formats: Duel Links, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 1,648,657 times.
Printings (12):
- LIOV-EN000 · Lightning Overdrive · Secret Rare · released 2021-06-03
- MP22-EN056 · 2022 Tin of the Pharaoh's Gods · Prismatic Secret Rare · released 2022-09-14
- OP25-EN003 · OTS Tournament Pack 25 · Ultimate Rare · released 2024-06-12
- BLTR-EN072 · Battles of Legend: Terminal Revenge · Quarter Century Secret Rare · released 2024-06-20
- BLTR-EN072 · Battles of Legend: Terminal Revenge · Ultra Rare · released 2024-06-20
- RA05-EN017 · Rarity Collection 5 · Collector's Rare · released 2026-04-09
- RA05-EN017 · Rarity Collection 5 · PLatinum Secret Rare · released 2026-04-09
- RA05-EN017 · Rarity Collection 5 · Secret Rare · released 2026-04-09
- RA05-EN017 · Rarity Collection 5 · Starlight Rare · released 2026-04-09
- RA05-EN017 · Rarity Collection 5 · Super Rare · released 2026-04-09
- RA05-EN017 · Rarity Collection 5 · Ultimate Rare · released 2026-04-09
- RA05-EN017 · Rarity Collection 5 · Ultra Rare · released 2026-04-09
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.22 · TCGplayer $0.21 · eBay $8.50
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/diviner-of-the-herald-10778

## Herald of Creation
Passcode: 66337215 · Konami ID: 7246
Card type: Effect Monster [Spellcaster / Effect]
Stats: LIGHT · Level 4 · ATK 1800 / DEF 600
Archetype: Herald
First released: OCG 2007-06-23 · TCG 2007-10-24
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: Duel Links, Common Charity, Edison, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Rare
Card text: Once per turn: You can discard 1 card, then target 1 Level 7 or higher monster in your Graveyard; add that target to your hand.
Summary: Herald of Creation is a Level 4 LIGHT Spellcaster Effect Monster with 1800 ATK and 600 DEF. It belongs to the "Herald" archetype, which has 14 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 23 June 2007 and in the TCG on 24 October 2007. It has 9 TCG printings across 8 products, in 3 rarities: Common, Rare and Mosaic Rare. The earliest is SDRL-EN003 in Rise of the Dragon Lords Structure Deck (24 October 2007); the most recent is SR02-EN007 in Rise of the True Dragons Structure Deck (7 July 2016). The highest set price YGOPRODeck lists is for the Common YS15-ENY05 at $4.00; the lowest is the Common YS15-ENF06 at $0.90. It is available in 6 formats: Duel Links, Common Charity, Edison, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 96,459 times.
Printings (9):
- SDRL-EN003 · Rise of the Dragon Lords Structure Deck · Common · released 2007-10-24 · listed $1.19
- CP08-EN009 · Champion Pack: Game Eight · Rare · released 2009-01-05
- SDDC-EN019 · Dragons Collide Structure Deck · Common · released 2012-02-03
- BP02-EN053 · Battle Pack 2: War of the Giants · Common · released 2013-06-28
- BP02-EN053 · Battle Pack 2: War of the Giants · Mosaic Rare · released 2013-06-28
- SDBE-EN015 · Saga of Blue-Eyes White Dragon Structure Deck · Common · released 2013-09-12 · listed $1.32
- YS15-ENY05 · 2-Player Starter Deck: Yuya & Declan · Common · released 2015-05-28 · listed $4.00
- YS15-ENF06 · Saber Force Starter Deck · Common · released 2015-05-29 · listed $0.90
- SR02-EN007 · Rise of the True Dragons Structure Deck · Common · released 2016-07-07
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.04 · TCGplayer $0.07 · eBay $0.99
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/herald-of-creation-5570

## Herald of Green Light
Passcode: 21074344 · Konami ID: 6693
Card type: Effect Monster [Fairy / Effect]
Stats: LIGHT · Level 2 · ATK 300 / DEF 500
Archetype: Herald
First released: OCG 2006-02-16 · TCG 2006-05-17
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: Duel Links, Common Charity, Edison, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Rare
Card text: When your opponent activates a Spell Card (Quick Effect): You can send this card and 1 other Fairy monster from your hand to the GY; negate the activation, and if you do, destroy it.
Summary: Herald of Green Light is a Level 2 LIGHT Fairy Effect Monster with 300 ATK and 500 DEF. It belongs to the "Herald" archetype, which has 14 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 16 February 2006 and in the TCG on 17 May 2006. It has 8 TCG printings across 6 products, in 5 rarities: Rare, Ultimate Rare, Common, Shatterfoil Rare and Ultra Rare. The earliest is EOJ-EN018 in Enemy of Justice (17 May 2006); the most recent is BLMM-EN102 in Battles of Legend: Monster Mayhem (28 August 2025). It is available in 6 formats: Duel Links, Common Charity, Edison, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 233,052 times.
Printings (8):
- EOJ-EN018 · Enemy of Justice · Rare · released 2006-05-17
- EOJ-EN018 · Enemy of Justice · Ultimate Rare · released 2006-05-17
- DR04-EN198 · Dark Revelation Volume 4 · Rare · released 2007-11-14 · listed $27.89
- BP03-EN022 · Battle Pack 3: Monster League · Common · released 2014-07-31
- BP03-EN022 · Battle Pack 3: Monster League · Shatterfoil Rare · released 2014-07-31
- SR05-EN020 · Structure Deck: Wave of Light · Common · released 2018-01-18
- MZTM-EN062 · Maze of the Master · Rare · released 2025-03-13
- BLMM-EN102 · Battles of Legend: Monster Mayhem · Ultra Rare · released 2025-08-28
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.13 · TCGplayer $0.19 · eBay $2.23
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/herald-of-green-light-1810

## Herald of Mirage Lights
Passcode: 46935289 · Konami ID: 14934
Card type: Link Effect Monster [Fairy / Link / Effect]
Stats: LIGHT · Link-2 · ATK 600
Link Arrows: Bottom-Left, Bottom-Right
Archetype: Herald
Earlier (beta) name: Herald of Mirages
First released: OCG 2019-11-23 · TCG 2020-03-19
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Rare
Card text: 2 monsters with the same Type and Attribute, except Tokens When a Spell/Trap Card or effect is activated (Quick Effect): You can send 1 Fairy monster from your hand to the GY; negate the activation, and if you do, destroy it. If this card in your possession is sent to your GY by an opponent's card: You can add up to 2 Ritual Monsters and/or Ritual Spells with different names from your GY to your hand. You can only use each effect of "Herald of Mirage Lights" once per turn.
Summary: Herald of Mirage Lights is a Link-2 LIGHT Fairy Link Monster with 600 ATK. Its Link Arrows point bottom-left and bottom-right. It belongs to the "Herald" archetype, which has 14 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 23 November 2019 and in the TCG on 19 March 2020. It has 1 TCG printing across 1 product, in 1 rarity: Ultra Rare. It is available in 3 formats: TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 363,101 times.
Printings (1):
- DUOV-EN011 · Duel Overload · Ultra Rare · released 2020-03-19 · listed $2.02
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.50 · TCGplayer $0.90 · eBay $1.89
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/herald-of-mirage-lights-10740

## Herald of Orange Light
Passcode: 17266660 · Konami ID: 7673
Card type: Tuner Effect Monster [Fairy / Tuner / Effect]
Stats: LIGHT · Level 2 · ATK 300 / DEF 500
Archetype: Herald
First released: OCG 2009-09-19 · TCG 2008-08-09
Banlist: OCG Limited
Formats: Common Charity, Edison, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Rare
Card text: When your opponent activates a monster effect (Quick Effect): You can send this card and 1 other Fairy monster from your hand to the GY; negate the activation, and if you do, destroy it.
Summary: Herald of Orange Light is a Level 2 LIGHT Fairy Tuner Monster with 300 ATK and 500 DEF. It belongs to the "Herald" archetype, which has 14 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 19 September 2009 and in the TCG on 9 August 2008. It has 11 TCG printings across 9 products, in 7 rarities: Rare, Common, Shatterfoil Rare, Ultimate Rare, Super Rare, Starlight Rare and Ultra Rare. The earliest is TDGS-EN082 in The Duelist Genesis (2 September 2008); the most recent is BLMM-EN103 in Battles of Legend: Monster Mayhem (28 August 2025). On the current lists it is Limited in OCG. It is available in 5 formats: Common Charity, Edison, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 1,176,366 times.
Printings (11):
- TDGS-EN082 · The Duelist Genesis · Rare · released 2008-09-02
- TU07-EN017 · Turbo Pack: Booster Seven · Common · released 2012-01-01
- BP03-EN050 · Battle Pack 3: Monster League · Common · released 2014-07-31
- BP03-EN050 · Battle Pack 3: Monster League · Shatterfoil Rare · released 2014-07-31
- SR05-EN019 · Structure Deck: Wave of Light · Common · released 2018-01-18
- OP07-EN001 · OTS Tournament Pack 7 · Ultimate Rare · released 2018-04-13
- OP07-PT001 · OTS Tournament Pack 7 (POR) · Ultimate Rare · released 2018-04-13
- OP20-EN005 · OTS Tournament Pack 20 · Super Rare · released 2022-10-20
- MZTM-EN068 · Maze of the Master · Rare · released 2025-03-13
- BLMM-EN103 · Battles of Legend: Monster Mayhem · Starlight Rare · released 2025-08-28
- BLMM-EN103 · Battles of Legend: Monster Mayhem · Ultra Rare · released 2025-08-28
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.29 · TCGplayer $0.40 · eBay $2.99
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/herald-of-orange-light-1496

## Herald of Perfection
Passcode: 44665365 · Konami ID: 7674
Card type: Ritual Effect Monster [Fairy / Ritual / Effect]
Stats: LIGHT · Level 6 · ATK 1800 / DEF 2800
Archetype: Herald
First released: OCG 2010-02-20 · TCG 2010-05-07
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Super Rare
Card text: You can Ritual Summon this card with "Dawn of the Herald". During either player's turn, when your opponent activates a Spell Card, Trap Card, or monster effect: You can send 1 Fairy-Type monster from your hand to the Graveyard; negate the activation, and if you do, destroy it.
Summary: Herald of Perfection is a Level 6 LIGHT Fairy Ritual Effect Monster with 1800 ATK and 2800 DEF. It belongs to the "Herald" archetype, which has 14 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 20 February 2010 and in the TCG on 7 May 2010. It has 6 TCG printings across 4 products, in 6 rarities: Ultimate Rare, Ultra Rare, Ghost/Gold Rare, Gold Rare, Platinum Secret Rare and Quarter Century Secret Rare. The earliest is TSHD-EN039 in The Shining Darkness (7 May 2010); the most recent is RA03-EN237 in Quarter Century Bonanza (7 November 2024). It is available in 3 formats: TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 224,463 times.
Printings (6):
- TSHD-EN039 · The Shining Darkness · Ultimate Rare · released 2010-05-07
- TSHD-EN039 · The Shining Darkness · Ultra Rare · released 2010-05-07
- GLD5-EN030 · Gold Series: Haunted Mine · Ghost/Gold Rare · released 2012-06-07
- PGL2-EN085 · Premium Gold: Return of the Bling · Gold Rare · released 2015-03-19
- RA03-EN237 · Quarter Century Bonanza · Platinum Secret Rare · released 2024-11-07
- RA03-EN237 · Quarter Century Bonanza · Quarter Century Secret Rare · released 2024-11-07
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.42 · TCGplayer $0.35 · eBay $0.99
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/herald-of-perfection-3802

## Herald of Pure Light
Passcode: 1249315 · Konami ID: 10661
Card type: Xyz Effect Monster [Fairy / Xyz / Effect]
Stats: LIGHT · Rank 2 · ATK 600 / DEF 1000
Archetype: Herald
First released: OCG 2013-04-20 · TCG 2013-08-08
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: Duel Links, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Rare
Card text: 2 Level 2 monsters You can detach 1 Xyz Material from this card, then target 1 monster in your Graveyard; add it to your hand, then shuffle 1 card from your hand into the Deck. You can only use the effect of "Herald of Pure Light" once per turn.
Summary: Herald of Pure Light is a Rank 2 LIGHT Fairy Xyz Monster with 600 ATK and 1000 DEF. It belongs to the "Herald" archetype, which has 14 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 20 April 2013 and in the TCG on 8 August 2013. It has 2 TCG printings across 2 products, in 2 rarities: Super Rare and Secret Rare. The earliest is JOTL-EN058 in Judgment of the Light (8 August 2013); the most recent is BLMR-EN078 in Battles of Legend: Monstrous Revenge (22 June 2023). It is available in 4 formats: Duel Links, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 145,183 times.
Printings (2):
- JOTL-EN058 · Judgment of the Light · Super Rare · released 2013-08-08
- BLMR-EN078 · Battles of Legend: Monstrous Revenge · Secret Rare · released 2023-06-22
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.39 · TCGplayer $0.29 · eBay $6.99
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/herald-of-pure-light-108

## Herald of Purple Light
Passcode: 94689635 · Konami ID: 6692
Card type: Effect Monster [Fairy / Effect]
Stats: LIGHT · Level 2 · ATK 300 / DEF 500
Archetype: Herald
First released: OCG 2006-02-16 · TCG 2006-05-17
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: Duel Links, Common Charity, Edison, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Rare
Card text: When your opponent activates a Trap Card (Quick Effect): You can send this card and 1 other Fairy monster from your hand to the GY; negate the activation, and if you do, destroy it.
Summary: Herald of Purple Light is a Level 2 LIGHT Fairy Effect Monster with 300 ATK and 500 DEF. It belongs to the "Herald" archetype, which has 14 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 16 February 2006 and in the TCG on 17 May 2006. It has 8 TCG printings across 6 products, in 5 rarities: Rare, Ultimate Rare, Common, Shatterfoil Rare and Ultra Rare. The earliest is EOJ-EN019 in Enemy of Justice (17 May 2006); the most recent is BLMM-EN101 in Battles of Legend: Monster Mayhem (28 August 2025). It is available in 6 formats: Duel Links, Common Charity, Edison, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 161,032 times.
Printings (8):
- EOJ-EN019 · Enemy of Justice · Rare · released 2006-05-17
- EOJ-EN019 · Enemy of Justice · Ultimate Rare · released 2006-05-17
- DR04-EN199 · Dark Revelation Volume 4 · Rare · released 2007-11-14 · listed $18.87
- BP03-EN023 · Battle Pack 3: Monster League · Common · released 2014-07-31
- BP03-EN023 · Battle Pack 3: Monster League · Shatterfoil Rare · released 2014-07-31
- SR05-EN021 · Structure Deck: Wave of Light · Common · released 2018-01-18
- MZTM-EN061 · Maze of the Master · Rare · released 2025-03-13
- BLMM-EN101 · Battles of Legend: Monster Mayhem · Ultra Rare · released 2025-08-28
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.13 · TCGplayer $0.16 · eBay $1.49
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/herald-of-purple-light-7879

## Herald of the Abyss
Passcode: 94016752 · Konami ID: 13950
Card type: Normal Spell
Archetype: Herald
Earlier (beta) name: Abyssal Adjudicator
First released: OCG 2018-07-14 · TCG 2018-10-18
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: Duel Links, Common Charity, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Super Rare
Card text: Pay 1500 LP and declare 1 Monster Type and 1 Attribute; your opponent must send 1 face-up monster with the declared Type and Attribute from their field to the GY, if possible. For the rest of this turn, your opponent cannot activate the effects of monsters with that sent monster's name. You can only activate 1 "Herald of the Abyss" per turn.
Summary: Herald of the Abyss is a Normal Spell Card. It belongs to the "Herald" archetype, which has 14 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 14 July 2018 and in the TCG on 18 October 2018. It has 4 TCG printings across 4 products, in 3 rarities: Super Rare, Ultra Rare and Common. The earliest is SOFU-EN063 in Soul Fusion (18 October 2018); the most recent is SR14-EN032 in Structure Deck: Fire Kings (7 December 2023). It is available in 5 formats: Duel Links, Common Charity, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 223,421 times.
Printings (4):
- SOFU-EN063 · Soul Fusion · Super Rare · released 2018-10-18
- MP19-EN201 · 2019 Gold Sarcophagus Tin Mega Pack · Ultra Rare · released 2019-08-29
- OP22-EN025 · OTS Tournament Pack 22 · Common · released 2023-07-19
- SR14-EN032 · Structure Deck: Fire Kings · Common · released 2023-12-07
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.08 · TCGplayer $0.13 · eBay $2.85
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/herald-of-the-abyss-9676

## Herald of the Arc Light
Passcode: 79606837 · Konami ID: 11384
Card type: Synchro Effect Monster [Fairy / Synchro / Effect]
Stats: LIGHT · Level 4 · ATK 600 / DEF 1000
Archetype: Herald
First released: OCG 2014-07-19 · TCG 2014-11-06
Banlist: TCG Forbidden · OCG Limited
Formats: Duel Links, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Super Rare
Card text: 1 Tuner + 1+ non-Tuner monsters Any monster sent from the hand or Main Deck to the GY is banished instead. When a Spell/Trap Card, or monster effect, is activated (Quick Effect): You can Tribute this card; negate the activation, and if you do, destroy that card. If this card is sent to the GY: You can add 1 Ritual Monster or 1 Ritual Spell from your Deck to your hand.
Summary: Herald of the Arc Light is a Level 4 LIGHT Fairy Synchro Monster with 600 ATK and 1000 DEF. It belongs to the "Herald" archetype, which has 14 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 13 TCG printings across 7 products, in 9 rarities: Super Rare, Ultra Rare, Premium Gold Rare, Collector's Rare, Platinum Secret Rare, Quarter Century Secret Rare, Secret Rare, Ultimate Rare and Rare. The earliest is NECH-EN052 in The New Challengers (6 November 2014); the most recent is JUSH-EN051 in Justice Hunters (31 July 2025). On the current lists it is Forbidden in TCG and Limited in OCG. It is available in 4 formats: Duel Links, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 1,865,469 times.
Printings (13):
- NECH-EN052 · The New Challengers · Super Rare · released 2014-11-06
- NECH-ENS09 · The New Challengers: Super Edition · Super Rare · released 2014-12-04 · listed $15.73
- MP15-EN164 · 2015 Mega-Tin Mega Pack · Super Rare · released 2015-09-17
- BLHR-EN085 · Battles of Legend: Hero's Revenge · Ultra Rare · released 2019-07-11
- MAGO-EN028 · Maximum Gold · Premium Gold Rare · released 2020-11-12
- RA01-EN031 · 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection · Collector's Rare · released 2023-11-02
- RA01-EN031 · 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection · Platinum Secret Rare · released 2023-11-02
- RA01-EN031 · 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection · Quarter Century Secret Rare · released 2023-11-02
- RA01-EN031 · 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection · Secret Rare · released 2023-11-02
- RA01-EN031 · 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection · Super Rare · released 2023-11-02
- RA01-EN031 · 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection · Ultimate Rare · released 2023-11-02
- RA01-EN031 · 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection · Ultra Rare · released 2023-11-02
- JUSH-EN051 · Justice Hunters · Rare · released 2025-07-31
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.09 · TCGplayer $0.12 · eBay $7.49
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/herald-of-the-arc-light-6676

## Herald of Ultimateness
Passcode: 48546368 · Konami ID: 11377
Card type: Ritual Effect Monster [Fairy / Ritual / Effect]
Stats: LIGHT · Level 12 · ATK 2000 / DEF 3000
Archetype: Herald
First released: OCG 2014-07-19 · TCG 2014-11-06
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Ultra Rare
Card text: You can Ritual Summon this card with "Oracle of the Herald". Must be Ritual Summoned, and cannot be Special Summoned by other ways. During either player's turn, when your opponent would Special Summon a monster(s), OR activates a Spell Card, Trap Card, or monster effect: You can send 1 Fairy-Type monster from your hand to the Graveyard; negate the Special Summon or activation, and if you do, destroy that card.
Summary: Herald of Ultimateness is a Level 12 LIGHT Fairy Ritual Effect Monster with 2000 ATK and 3000 DEF. It belongs to the "Herald" archetype, which has 14 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 3 TCG printings across 3 products, in 2 rarities: Ultra Rare and Rare. The earliest is NECH-EN045 in The New Challengers (6 November 2014); the most recent is GEIM-EN046 in Genesis Impact (3 December 2020). It is available in 3 formats: TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 248,844 times.
Printings (3):
- NECH-EN045 · The New Challengers · Ultra Rare · released 2014-11-06
- MP15-EN157 · 2015 Mega-Tin Mega Pack · Ultra Rare · released 2015-09-17
- GEIM-EN046 · Genesis Impact · Rare · released 2020-12-03 · listed $1.26
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.03 · TCGplayer $0.13 · eBay $0.99
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/herald-of-ultimateness-4145

## Oracle of the Herald
Passcode: 79306385 · Konami ID: 11398
Card type: Ritual Spell
Archetype: Herald
First released: OCG 2014-07-19 · TCG 2014-11-06
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: Common Charity, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Common
Card text: This card is used to Ritual Summon "Herald of Ultimateness". You must also Tribute monsters from your hand or field whose total Levels equal 12 or more. Your opponent cannot activate cards or effects in response to this card's activation.
Summary: Oracle of the Herald is a Ritual Spell Card. It belongs to the "Herald" archetype, which has 14 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 1 rarity: Common. The earliest is NECH-EN066 in The New Challengers (6 November 2014); the most recent is MP15-EN176 in 2015 Mega-Tin Mega Pack (17 September 2015). It is available in 4 formats: Common Charity, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 49,106 times.
Printings (2):
- NECH-EN066 · The New Challengers · Common · released 2014-11-06
- MP15-EN176 · 2015 Mega-Tin Mega Pack · Common · released 2015-09-17
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.09 · TCGplayer $0.20 · eBay $0.99
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/oracle-of-the-herald-6653

## Zeradias, Herald of Heaven
Passcode: 12171659 · Konami ID: 7109
Card type: Effect Monster [Fairy / Effect]
Stats: LIGHT · Level 4 · ATK 2100 / DEF 800
Archetype: Herald
First released: OCG 2007-02-15 · TCG 2007-05-16
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: Duel Links, Common Charity, Edison, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Rare
Card text: You can discard this card to the GY; add 1 "The Sanctuary in the Sky" from your Deck to your hand. If "The Sanctuary in the Sky" is not on the field, destroy this card.
Summary: Zeradias, Herald of Heaven is a Level 4 LIGHT Fairy Effect Monster with 2100 ATK and 800 DEF. It belongs to the "Herald" archetype, which has 14 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 15 February 2007 and in the TCG on 16 May 2007. It has 5 TCG printings across 4 products, in 3 rarities: Rare, Ultimate Rare and Common. The earliest is FOTB-EN018 in Force of the Breaker (16 May 2007); the most recent is OP07-PT016 in OTS Tournament Pack 7 (POR) (13 April 2018). It is available in 6 formats: Duel Links, Common Charity, Edison, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 153,411 times.
Printings (5):
- FOTB-EN018 · Force of the Breaker · Rare · released 2007-05-16
- FOTB-EN018 · Force of the Breaker · Ultimate Rare · released 2007-05-16
- SDLS-EN019 · Lost Sanctuary Structure Deck · Common · released 2011-06-10 · listed $1.64
- OP07-EN016 · OTS Tournament Pack 7 · Common · released 2018-04-13
- OP07-PT016 · OTS Tournament Pack 7 (POR) · Common · released 2018-04-13
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.10 · TCGplayer $0.36 · eBay $39.99
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/zeradias-herald-of-heaven-1047