# HERO (Yu-Gi-Oh! archetype)

Archetype profile: The "HERO" archetype has 9 cards in the database: 4 Effect Monsters, 2 Skill Cards, 2 Fusion Monsters and 1 Spell Card. Its monsters are 3 DARK, 2 FIRE and 1 EARTH by Attribute, and 4 Warrior and 2 Spellcaster by Type. Its first TCG card was released on 6 August 2011 and its most recent on 7 May 2026. Together its cards have 20 TCG printings. Its most-viewed cards on YGOPRODeck are Masked HERO Dark Law, Masked HERO Furnace, Masked HERO Dusk Crow, Legacy of a HERO and Miracle Ejector. Monster ATK ranges from 400 to 2600.

Cards in this archetype: HERO World; HEROES UNITE - FUSION!!; Legacy of a HERO; Masked HERO Atomic; Masked HERO Dark Law; Masked HERO Dusk Crow; Masked HERO Furnace; Miracle Ejector; Phantom Magician.

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## HERO World
Passcode: 300302049
Card type: Skill - Jaden Yuki
Archetype: HERO
First released: TCG 2022-10-06
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: Speed Duel, Common Charity
Card text: Once per turn, if you control a "HERO" Normal Monster or "HERO" Fusion Monster, you can discard 1 card to activate 1 of these Skills based on the Attribute(s) of that monster: ● EARTH: Destroy 1 EARTH monster you control and 1 face-up monster your opponent controls. ● WIND: Destroy 1 face-up Spell/Trap on the field. ● FIRE: Return all face-up non-FIRE Special Summoned monsters on the field to the hand. ● WATER: Draw 1 card, also until the end of the next turn, you can activate 1 Normal Trap Card from your hand. ● LIGHT: Change the battle position of 1 face-up monster on the field.
Summary: HERO World is a Skill Card (Jaden Yuki). It belongs to the "HERO" archetype, which has 9 cards in the database. It was first released in the TCG on 6 October 2022. It has 1 TCG printing across 1 product, in 1 rarity: Common. It is available in 2 formats: Speed Duel and Common Charity. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 3,359 times.
Printings (1):
- SGX2-ENS07 · Speed Duel GX: Midterm Paradox · Common · released 2022-10-06
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): TCGplayer $0.19
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/hero-world-13508

## HEROES UNITE - FUSION!!
Passcode: 300302050
Card type: Skill - Jaden Yuki
Archetype: HERO
First released: TCG 2022-10-06
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: Speed Duel, Common Charity
Card text: Activate this Skill during your Main Phase. Discard 1 card, then Fusion Summon 1 "Elemental HERO" Fusion Monster from your Extra Deck, using monsters from your hand or field as Fusion Material. If Summoning an "Elemental HERO" Fusion Monster this way that requires 3 or more materials, and you control 2 "Elemental HERO" monsters that are mentioned on it as materials, you can also use monsters in your Deck as Fusion Material. This Skill can only be used once per Duel.
Summary: HEROES UNITE - FUSION!! is a Skill Card (Jaden Yuki). It belongs to the "HERO" archetype, which has 9 cards in the database. It was first released in the TCG on 6 October 2022. It has 1 TCG printing across 1 product, in 1 rarity: Common. It is available in 2 formats: Speed Duel and Common Charity. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 5,615 times.
Printings (1):
- SGX2-ENS01 · Speed Duel GX: Midterm Paradox · Common · released 2022-10-06
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): TCGplayer $0.24 · eBay $0.99
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/heroes-unite-fusion-13509

## Legacy of a HERO
Passcode: 25614410 · Konami ID: 8150
Card type: Normal Spell
Archetype: HERO
First released: OCG 2017-03-11 · TCG 2017-03-30
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: Duel Links, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Rare
Card text: Return 2 Fusion Monsters from your Graveyard to the Extra Deck that list a "HERO" monster as Material; draw 3 cards. You can only activate 1 "Legacy of a HERO" per turn.
Summary: Legacy of a HERO is a Normal Spell Card. It belongs to the "HERO" archetype, which has 9 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 11 March 2017 and in the TCG on 30 March 2017. It has 1 TCG printing across 1 product, in 1 rarity: Ultra Rare. It is available in 4 formats: Duel Links, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 78,679 times.
Printings (1):
- DUSA-EN019 · Duelist Saga · Ultra Rare · released 2017-03-30 · listed $3.34
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €1.80 · TCGplayer $2.53 · eBay $5.38
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/legacy-of-a-hero-8310

## Masked HERO Atomic
Passcode: 85672957 · Konami ID: 21614
Card type: Fusion Effect Monster [Warrior / Fusion / Effect]
Stats: FIRE · Level 8 · ATK 2600 / DEF 2000
Archetype: HERO
First released: OCG 2025-06-28 · TCG 2026-02-19
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Ultra Rare
Card text: Must be Special Summoned with "Mask Change". The first time this card would be destroyed by battle or card effect each turn, it is not destroyed. You can only use each of the following effects of "Masked HERO Atomic" once per turn. If this card is Special Summoned: You can target 1 non-FIRE "Masked HERO" monster in your GY or banishment; Special Summon it in Defense Position, ignoring its Summoning conditions. During your End Phase: You can target 1 "Change" Quick-Play Spell in your GY; Set it.
Summary: Masked HERO Atomic is a Level 8 FIRE Warrior Fusion Monster with 2600 ATK and 2000 DEF. It belongs to the "HERO" archetype, which has 9 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 28 June 2025 and in the TCG on 19 February 2026. It has 1 TCG printing across 1 product, in 1 rarity: Super Rare. It is available in 3 formats: TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 35,031 times.
Printings (1):
- MZMU-EN016 · Maze of Muertos · Super Rare · released 2026-02-19
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.30 · TCGplayer $1.30
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/masked-hero-atomic-15135

## Masked HERO Dark Law
Passcode: 58481572 · Konami ID: 11313
Card type: Fusion Effect Monster [Warrior / Fusion / Effect]
Stats: DARK · Level 6 · ATK 2400 / DEF 1800
Archetype: HERO
First released: OCG 2014-06-21 · TCG 2015-01-29
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: Common Charity, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Ultra Rare
Card text: Must be Special Summoned by "Mask Change". Any card sent to your opponent's GY is banished instead. Once per turn, if your opponent adds a card(s) from their Deck to their hand (except during the Draw Phase or the Damage Step): You can banish 1 random card from your opponent's hand.
Summary: Masked HERO Dark Law is a Level 6 DARK Warrior Fusion Monster with 2400 ATK and 1800 DEF. It belongs to the "HERO" archetype, which has 9 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 21 June 2014 and in the TCG on 29 January 2015. It has 12 TCG printings across 6 products, in 8 rarities: Super Rare, Ultimate Rare, Ultra Rare, Common, Collector's Rare, Platinum Secret Rare, Quarter Century Secret Rare and Secret Rare. The earliest is SDHS-EN044 in HERO Strike Structure Deck (29 January 2015); the most recent is MZMU-EN070 in Maze of Muertos (19 February 2026). The highest set price YGOPRODeck lists is for the Ultra Rare DUSA-EN094 at $27.73; the lowest is the Common LEHD-ENA35 at $3.10. It is available in 4 formats: Common Charity, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 928,751 times.
Printings (12):
- SDHS-EN044 · HERO Strike Structure Deck · Super Rare · released 2015-01-29
- OP01-EN003 · OTS Tournament Pack 1 · Ultimate Rare · released 2016-03-18
- DUSA-EN094 · Duelist Saga · Ultra Rare · released 2017-03-30 · listed $27.73
- LEHD-ENA35 · Legendary Hero Decks · Common · released 2018-10-04 · listed $3.10
- RA01-EN025 · 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection · Collector's Rare · released 2023-11-02
- RA01-EN025 · 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection · Platinum Secret Rare · released 2023-11-02
- RA01-EN025 · 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection · Quarter Century Secret Rare · released 2023-11-02
- RA01-EN025 · 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection · Secret Rare · released 2023-11-02
- RA01-EN025 · 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection · Super Rare · released 2023-11-02
- RA01-EN025 · 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection · Ultimate Rare · released 2023-11-02
- RA01-EN025 · 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection · Ultra Rare · released 2023-11-02
- MZMU-EN070 · Maze of Muertos · Ultra Rare · released 2026-02-19
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.19 · TCGplayer $0.24 · eBay $234.99
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/masked-hero-dark-law-4973

## Masked HERO Dusk Crow
Passcode: 10808715 · Konami ID: 9072
Card type: Effect Monster [Warrior / Effect]
Stats: DARK · Level 4 · ATK 1200 / DEF 1000
Archetype: HERO
First released: OCG 2025-06-28 · TCG 2026-02-19
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Super Rare
Card text: If this card is in your hand: You can banish 1 "HERO" monster from your GY; Special Summon this card. If this card is Normal or Special Summoned: You can add 1 "Masked HERO" monster from your Deck or GY to your hand, except "Masked HERO Dusk Crow". You can only use each effect of "Masked HERO Dusk Crow" once per turn.
Summary: Masked HERO Dusk Crow is a Level 4 DARK Warrior Effect Monster with 1200 ATK and 1000 DEF. It belongs to the "HERO" archetype, which has 9 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 28 June 2025 and in the TCG on 19 February 2026. It has 1 TCG printing across 1 product, in 1 rarity: Super Rare. It is available in 3 formats: TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 90,298 times.
Printings (1):
- MZMU-EN014 · Maze of Muertos · Super Rare · released 2026-02-19
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €2.69 · TCGplayer $5.73
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/masked-hero-dusk-crow-15140

## Masked HERO Furnace
Passcode: 58288218 · Konami ID: 21613
Card type: Effect Monster [Warrior / Effect]
Stats: FIRE · Level 7 · ATK 2200 / DEF 1000
Archetype: HERO
First released: OCG 2025-06-28 · TCG 2026-02-19
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Ultra Rare
Card text: You can reveal this card in your hand; add 1 "Mask Change" or "Polymerization" from your Deck to your hand, then discard 1 card. You cannot Special Summon from the Extra Deck the turn you activate this effect, except "HERO" monsters. If you Special Summon a non-FIRE "HERO" Fusion Monster(s) (except during the Damage Step): You can Special Summon this card from your GY (if it was there when the Summon resolved), or hand (even if not), but banish it when it leaves the field. You can only use each effect of "Masked HERO Furnace" once per turn.
Summary: Masked HERO Furnace is a Level 7 FIRE Warrior Effect Monster with 2200 ATK and 1000 DEF. It belongs to the "HERO" archetype, which has 9 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 28 June 2025 and in the TCG on 19 February 2026. It has 1 TCG printing across 1 product, in 1 rarity: Super Rare. It is available in 3 formats: TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 100,175 times.
Printings (1):
- MZMU-EN015 · Maze of Muertos · Super Rare · released 2026-02-19
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €4.08 · TCGplayer $14.47
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/masked-hero-furnace-15134

## Miracle Ejector
Passcode: 30875635 · Konami ID: 22593
Card type: Effect Monster [Spellcaster / Effect]
Stats: EARTH · Level 3 · ATK 400 / DEF 400
Archetype: HERO
First released: OCG 2025-12-19 · TCG 2026-05-07
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Ultra Rare
Card text: (This card is always treated as an "Elemental HERO" card.) If this card is in your hand: You can send 1 "Neo-Spacian" monster from your Deck to the GY; Special Summon this card. If this card is Normal or Special Summoned: You can add 1 Spell/Trap that mentions an "Elemental HERO" monster's card name from your Deck to your hand. If this card is sent to the GY: You can target 1 card in your opponent's GY; banish it. You can only use each effect of "Miracle Ejector" once per turn.
Summary: Miracle Ejector is a Level 3 EARTH Spellcaster Effect Monster with 400 ATK and 400 DEF. It belongs to the "HERO" archetype, which has 9 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 19 December 2025 and in the TCG on 7 May 2026. It has 1 TCG printing across 1 product, in 1 rarity: Super Rare. It is available in 3 formats: TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 78,582 times.
Printings (1):
- BLZD-EN098 · Blazing Dominion · Super Rare · released 2026-05-07
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.67 · TCGplayer $1.38
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/miracle-ejector-15413

## Phantom Magician
Passcode: 24103628 · Konami ID: 9057
Card type: Effect Monster [Spellcaster / Effect]
Stats: DARK · Level 3 · ATK 600 / DEF 700
Archetype: HERO
First released: OCG 2010-09-21 · TCG 2011-08-06
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: Duel Links, Common Charity, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Rare
Card text: When this card is destroyed by battle and sent to the Graveyard: You can Special Summon 1 "HERO" monster with 1000 or less ATK from your Deck in face-up Defense Position.
Summary: Phantom Magician is a Level 3 DARK Spellcaster Effect Monster with 600 ATK and 700 DEF. It belongs to the "HERO" archetype, which has 9 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 21 September 2010 and in the TCG on 6 August 2011. It has 1 TCG printing across 1 product, in 1 rarity: Common. It is available in 5 formats: Duel Links, Common Charity, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 38,002 times.
Printings (1):
- GENF-EN092 · Generation Force · Common · released 2011-08-16
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.08 · TCGplayer $0.27 · eBay $0.99
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/phantom-magician-2082