# Knightmare (Yu-Gi-Oh! archetype)

Archetype profile: The "Knightmare" archetype has 9 cards in the database: 6 Link Monsters, 2 Effect Monsters and 1 Spell Card. Its monsters are 3 DARK, 1 EARTH, 1 WIND, 1 LIGHT, 1 WATER and 1 FIRE by Attribute, and 6 Fiend, 1 Cyberse and 1 Fairy by Type. Its first TCG card was released on 3 May 2018 and its most recent on 2 May 2019. Together its cards have 42 TCG printings. On the current TCG list, Knightmare Goblin is Forbidden, Knightmare Gryphon is Forbidden and Knightmare Mermaid is Forbidden. Its most-viewed cards on YGOPRODeck are Knightmare Phoenix, Knightmare Unicorn, Knightmare Cerberus, Knightmare Gryphon and Knightmare Corruptor Iblee. Monster ATK ranges from 0 to 2500.

Cards in this archetype: Knightmare Cerberus; Knightmare Corruptor Iblee; Knightmare Goblin; Knightmare Gryphon; Knightmare Incarnation Idlee; Knightmare Mermaid; Knightmare Phoenix; Knightmare Unicorn; World Legacy's Nightmare.

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## Knightmare Cerberus
Passcode: 75452921 · Konami ID: 13599
Card type: Link Effect Monster [Fiend / Link / Effect]
Stats: EARTH · Link-2 · ATK 1600
Link Arrows: Top, Left
Archetype: Knightmare
Earlier (beta) name: Troymare Cerberus
First released: OCG 2018-01-13 · TCG 2018-05-03
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Super Rare
Card text: 2 monsters with different names If this card is Link Summoned: You can discard 1 card, then target 1 Special Summoned monster in your opponent's Main Monster Zone; destroy it, then, if this card was co-linked when this effect was activated, you can draw 1 card. You can only use this effect of "Knightmare Cerberus" once per turn. Co-linked monsters you control cannot be destroyed by card effects.
Summary: Knightmare Cerberus is a Link-2 EARTH Fiend Link Monster with 1600 ATK. Its Link Arrows point top and left. It belongs to the "Knightmare" archetype, which has 9 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 13 January 2018 and in the TCG on 3 May 2018. It has 3 TCG printings across 3 products, in 2 rarities: Super Rare and Ultra Rare. The earliest is FLOD-EN045 in Flames of Destruction (3 May 2018); the most recent is MAMA-EN070 in Magnificent Mavens (3 November 2022). It is available in 3 formats: TCG, OCG and Master Duel. YGOPRODeck flags it as a staple. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 2,328,988 times.
Printings (3):
- FLOD-EN045 · Flames of Destruction · Super Rare · released 2018-05-03
- MP19-EN026 · 2019 Gold Sarcophagus Tin Mega Pack · Ultra Rare · released 2019-08-29
- MAMA-EN070 · Magnificent Mavens · Ultra Rare · released 2022-11-03
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.37 · TCGplayer $0.49 · eBay $0.99
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/knightmare-cerberus-9233

## Knightmare Corruptor Iblee
Passcode: 10158145 · Konami ID: 13571
Card type: Effect Monster [Cyberse / Effect]
Stats: DARK · Level 2 · ATK 0 / DEF 0
Archetype: Knightmare
Earlier (beta) name: Destroymare Iblee
First released: OCG 2018-01-13 · TCG 2018-05-03
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Super Rare
Card text: When this card is Normal Summoned: You can target 1 Link Monster in your GY; Special Summon it to your field so it points to this card, but change its ATK to 0, also negate its effects. You cannot Special Summon monsters, except Link Monsters. If this card in its owner's control is sent to the GY: You can Special Summon this card to your opponent's field in Defense Position. You can only use this effect of "Knightmare Corruptor Iblee" once per turn.
Summary: Knightmare Corruptor Iblee is a Level 2 DARK Cyberse Effect Monster with 0 ATK and 0 DEF. It belongs to the "Knightmare" archetype, which has 9 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 13 January 2018 and in the TCG on 3 May 2018. It has 3 TCG printings across 3 products, in 2 rarities: Secret Rare and Ultra Rare. The earliest is FLOD-EN017 in Flames of Destruction (3 May 2018); the most recent is BLMR-EN057 in Battles of Legend: Monstrous Revenge (22 June 2023). It is available in 3 formats: TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 459,045 times.
Printings (3):
- FLOD-EN017 · Flames of Destruction · Secret Rare · released 2018-05-03
- MP19-EN011 · 2019 Gold Sarcophagus Tin Mega Pack · Ultra Rare · released 2019-08-29
- BLMR-EN057 · Battles of Legend: Monstrous Revenge · Secret Rare · released 2023-06-22
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.31 · TCGplayer $0.41 · eBay $2.25
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/knightmare-corruptor-iblee-9224

## Knightmare Goblin
Passcode: 39064822 · Konami ID: 13598
Card type: Link Effect Monster [Fiend / Link / Effect]
Stats: WIND · Link-2 · ATK 1300
Link Arrows: Left, Right
Archetype: Knightmare
Earlier (beta) name: Troymare Goblin
First released: OCG 2018-01-13 · TCG 2018-05-03
Banlist: TCG Forbidden
Formats: TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Ultra Rare
Card text: 2 monsters with different names If this card is Link Summoned during your turn: You can discard 1 card; if this card was co-linked when this effect was activated, you can draw 1 card, also, during your Main Phase this turn, you can Normal Summon 1 monster from your hand to your zone this card points to, in addition to your Normal Summon/Set. You can only apply this effect of "Knightmare Goblin" once per turn. Neither player can target co-linked monsters you control with card effects.
Summary: Knightmare Goblin is a Link-2 WIND Fiend Link Monster with 1300 ATK. Its Link Arrows point left and right. It belongs to the "Knightmare" archetype, which has 9 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 13 January 2018 and in the TCG on 3 May 2018. It has 1 TCG printing across 1 product, in 1 rarity: Ultra Rare. On the current lists it is Forbidden in TCG. It is available in 3 formats: TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 151,570 times.
Printings (1):
- FLOD-EN044 · Flames of Destruction · Ultra Rare · released 2018-05-03
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €3.02 · TCGplayer $1.93 · eBay $5.95
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/knightmare-goblin-9232

## Knightmare Gryphon
Passcode: 65330383 · Konami ID: 13602
Card type: Link Effect Monster [Fiend / Link / Effect]
Stats: LIGHT · Link-4 · ATK 2500
Link Arrows: Top, Left, Right, Bottom
Archetype: Knightmare
Earlier (beta) name: Troymare Gryphon
First released: OCG 2018-01-13 · TCG 2018-05-03
Banlist: TCG Forbidden
Formats: TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Ultra Rare
Card text: 2+ monsters with different names If this card is Link Summoned: You can discard 1 card, then target 1 Spell/Trap in your GY; Set it to your field, but it cannot be activated this turn, then, if this card was co-linked when this effect was activated, you can draw 1 card. You can only use this effect of "Knightmare Gryphon" once per turn. Special Summoned monsters on the field cannot activate their effects, unless they are linked.
Summary: Knightmare Gryphon is a Link-4 LIGHT Fiend Link Monster with 2500 ATK. Its Link Arrows point top, left, right and bottom. It belongs to the "Knightmare" archetype, which has 9 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 13 January 2018 and in the TCG on 3 May 2018. It has 3 TCG printings across 3 products, in 3 rarities: Secret Rare, Ultra Rare and Rare. The earliest is FLOD-EN048 in Flames of Destruction (3 May 2018); the most recent is GEIM-EN041 in Genesis Impact (3 December 2020). On the current lists it is Forbidden in TCG. It is available in 3 formats: TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 727,897 times.
Printings (3):
- FLOD-EN048 · Flames of Destruction · Secret Rare · released 2018-05-03
- MP19-EN029 · 2019 Gold Sarcophagus Tin Mega Pack · Ultra Rare · released 2019-08-29
- GEIM-EN041 · Genesis Impact · Rare · released 2020-12-03 · listed $1.28
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.12 · TCGplayer $0.12 · eBay $0.99
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/knightmare-gryphon-9236

## Knightmare Incarnation Idlee
Passcode: 9794980 · Konami ID: 14267
Card type: Effect Monster [Fairy / Effect]
Stats: DARK · Level 9 · ATK 2100 / DEF 2100
Archetype: Knightmare
Earlier (beta) name: Astro Knightmare Idlee
First released: OCG 2019-01-12 · TCG 2019-05-02
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Common
Card text: Level 9 monsters you control cannot be destroyed by card effects. You can only use each of the following effects of "Knightmare Incarnation Idlee" once per turn. ● If the total Link Rating of the monsters on the field is 8 or more (Quick Effect): You can Special Summon this card from your hand. ● If this card is Special Summoned, while your opponent controls more Link Monsters than you do: You can send all Link Monsters on the field to the GY.
Summary: Knightmare Incarnation Idlee is a Level 9 DARK Fairy Effect Monster with 2100 ATK and 2100 DEF. It belongs to the "Knightmare" archetype, which has 9 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 12 January 2019 and in the TCG on 2 May 2019. It has 2 TCG printings across 2 products, in 2 rarities: Secret Rare and Super Rare. The earliest is DANE-EN017 in Dark Neostorm (2 May 2019); the most recent is MP20-EN057 in 2020 Tin of Lost Memories Mega Pack (27 August 2020). It is available in 3 formats: TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 106,455 times.
Printings (2):
- DANE-EN017 · Dark Neostorm · Secret Rare · released 2019-05-02
- MP20-EN057 · 2020 Tin of Lost Memories Mega Pack · Super Rare · released 2020-08-27 · listed $1.29
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.22 · TCGplayer $0.18 · eBay $1.48
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/knightmare-incarnation-idlee-9972

## Knightmare Mermaid
Passcode: 3679218 · Konami ID: 13597
Card type: Link Effect Monster [Fiend / Link / Effect]
Stats: WATER · Link-1 · ATK 1000
Link Arrows: Bottom
Archetype: Knightmare
Earlier (beta) name: Troymare Mermaid
First released: OCG 2018-01-13 · TCG 2018-05-03
Banlist: TCG Forbidden · OCG Forbidden
Formats: Duel Links, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Ultra Rare
Card text: 1 "Knightmare" monster, except "Knightmare Mermaid" If this card is Link Summoned: You can discard 1 card; Special Summon 1 "Knightmare" monster from your Deck, then, if this card was co-linked when this effect was activated, you can draw 1 card. You can only use this effect of "Knightmare Mermaid" once per turn. Monsters on the field lose 1000 ATK/DEF, unless they are co-linked.
Summary: Knightmare Mermaid is a Link-1 WATER Fiend Link Monster with 1000 ATK. Its Link Arrows point bottom. It belongs to the "Knightmare" archetype, which has 9 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 13 January 2018 and in the TCG on 3 May 2018. It has 2 TCG printings across 2 products, in 2 rarities: Rare and Prismatic Secret Rare. The earliest is FLOD-EN043 in Flames of Destruction (3 May 2018); the most recent is MP19-EN025 in 2019 Gold Sarcophagus Tin Mega Pack (29 August 2019). On the current lists it is Forbidden in TCG and Forbidden in OCG. It is available in 4 formats: Duel Links, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 292,979 times.
Printings (2):
- FLOD-EN043 · Flames of Destruction · Rare · released 2018-05-03
- MP19-EN025 · 2019 Gold Sarcophagus Tin Mega Pack · Prismatic Secret Rare · released 2019-08-29
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.30 · TCGplayer $0.24 · eBay $1.69
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/knightmare-mermaid-9231

## Knightmare Phoenix
Passcode: 2857636 · Konami ID: 13600
Card type: Link Effect Monster [Fiend / Link / Effect]
Stats: FIRE · Link-2 · ATK 1900
Link Arrows: Top, Right
Archetype: Knightmare
Earlier (beta) name: Troymare Phoenix
First released: OCG 2018-01-13 · TCG 2018-05-03
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: Duel Links, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Super Rare
Card text: 2 monsters with different names If this card is Link Summoned: You can discard 1 card, then target 1 Spell/Trap your opponent controls; destroy it, then, if this card was co-linked when this effect was activated, you can draw 1 card. You can only use this effect of "Knightmare Phoenix" once per turn. Co-linked monsters you control cannot be destroyed by battle.
Summary: Knightmare Phoenix is a Link-2 FIRE Fiend Link Monster with 1900 ATK. Its Link Arrows point top and right. It belongs to the "Knightmare" archetype, which has 9 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 13 January 2018 and in the TCG on 3 May 2018. It has 13 TCG printings across 6 products, in 8 rarities: Super Rare, Ultra Rare, Collector's Rare, Rare, Platinum Secret Rare, Quarter Century Secret Rare, Secret Rare and Ultimate Rare. The earliest is FLOD-EN046 in Flames of Destruction (3 May 2018); the most recent is BLMM-EN091 in Battles of Legend: Monster Mayhem (28 August 2025). It is available in 4 formats: Duel Links, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. YGOPRODeck flags it as a staple. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 4,632,755 times.
Printings (13):
- FLOD-EN046 · Flames of Destruction · Super Rare · released 2018-05-03
- MP19-EN027 · 2019 Gold Sarcophagus Tin Mega Pack · Ultra Rare · released 2019-08-29
- GEIM-EN051 · Genesis Impact · Collector's Rare · released 2020-12-03 · listed $1.80
- GEIM-EN051 · Genesis Impact · Rare · released 2020-12-03
- MAMA-EN071 · Magnificent Mavens · Ultra Rare · released 2022-11-03
- RA03-EN042 · Quarter Century Bonanza · Collector's Rare · released 2024-11-07
- RA03-EN042 · Quarter Century Bonanza · Platinum Secret Rare · released 2024-11-07
- RA03-EN042 · Quarter Century Bonanza · Quarter Century Secret Rare · released 2024-11-07
- RA03-EN042 · Quarter Century Bonanza · Secret Rare · released 2024-11-07
- RA03-EN042 · Quarter Century Bonanza · Super Rare · released 2024-11-07
- RA03-EN042 · Quarter Century Bonanza · Ultimate Rare · released 2024-11-07
- RA03-EN042 · Quarter Century Bonanza · Ultra Rare · released 2024-11-07
- BLMM-EN091 · Battles of Legend: Monster Mayhem · Ultra Rare · released 2025-08-28
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.02 · TCGplayer $0.18 · eBay $0.99
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/knightmare-phoenix-9234

## Knightmare Unicorn
Passcode: 38342335 · Konami ID: 13601
Card type: Link Effect Monster [Fiend / Link / Effect]
Stats: DARK · Link-3 · ATK 2200
Link Arrows: Left, Right, Bottom
Archetype: Knightmare
Earlier (beta) name: Troymare Unicorn
First released: OCG 2018-01-13 · TCG 2018-05-03
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: Duel Links, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Ultra Rare
Card text: 2+ monsters with different names If this card is Link Summoned: You can discard 1 card, then target 1 card on the field; shuffle it into the Deck, then, if this card was co-linked when this effect was activated, you can draw 1 card. You can only use this effect of "Knightmare Unicorn" once per turn. While any co-linked "Knightmare" monsters are on the field, for your normal draw in your Draw Phase, draw 1 card for each different card name among those co-linked "Knightmare" monsters, instead of drawing just 1 card.
Summary: Knightmare Unicorn is a Link-3 DARK Fiend Link Monster with 2200 ATK. Its Link Arrows point left, right and bottom. It belongs to the "Knightmare" archetype, which has 9 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 13 January 2018 and in the TCG on 3 May 2018. It has 13 TCG printings across 6 products, in 9 rarities: Secret Rare, Ultra Rare, Collector's Rare, Rare, Premium Gold Rare, Platinum Secret Rare, Quarter Century Secret Rare, Super Rare and Ultimate Rare. The earliest is FLOD-EN047 in Flames of Destruction (3 May 2018); the most recent is BLMM-EN092 in Battles of Legend: Monster Mayhem (28 August 2025). It is available in 4 formats: Duel Links, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. YGOPRODeck flags it as a staple. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 4,220,239 times.
Printings (13):
- FLOD-EN047 · Flames of Destruction · Secret Rare · released 2018-05-03
- MP19-EN028 · 2019 Gold Sarcophagus Tin Mega Pack · Ultra Rare · released 2019-08-29
- GEIM-EN050 · Genesis Impact · Collector's Rare · released 2020-12-03 · listed $1.88
- GEIM-EN050 · Genesis Impact · Rare · released 2020-12-03
- MGED-EN034 · Maximum Gold: El Dorado · Premium Gold Rare · released 2021-11-18
- RA01-EN043 · 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection · Collector's Rare · released 2023-11-02
- RA01-EN043 · 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection · Platinum Secret Rare · released 2023-11-02
- RA01-EN043 · 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection · Quarter Century Secret Rare · released 2023-11-02
- RA01-EN043 · 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection · Secret Rare · released 2023-11-02
- RA01-EN043 · 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection · Super Rare · released 2023-11-02
- RA01-EN043 · 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection · Ultimate Rare · released 2023-11-02
- RA01-EN043 · 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection · Ultra Rare · released 2023-11-02
- BLMM-EN092 · Battles of Legend: Monster Mayhem · Ultra Rare · released 2025-08-28
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.09 · TCGplayer $0.16 · eBay $1.33
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/knightmare-unicorn-9235

## World Legacy's Nightmare
Passcode: 25163979 · Konami ID: 13613
Card type: Field Spell
Archetype: Knightmare
Earlier (beta) name: World Legacy Nightmare
First released: OCG 2018-01-13 · TCG 2018-05-03
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: Common Charity, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Common
Card text: You take no battle damage from attacks involving your co-linked monsters. Once per turn: You can activate 1 of these effects; ● Move 1 "Knightmare" monster you control to another of your Main Monster Zones. ● Switch the locations of 2 "Knightmare" monsters in your Main Monster Zones.
Summary: World Legacy's Nightmare is a Field Spell Card. It belongs to the "Knightmare" archetype, which has 9 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 13 January 2018 and in the TCG on 3 May 2018. It has 2 TCG printings across 2 products, in 1 rarity: Common. The earliest is FLOD-EN059 in Flames of Destruction (3 May 2018); the most recent is MP19-EN039 in 2019 Gold Sarcophagus Tin Mega Pack (29 August 2019). It is available in 4 formats: Common Charity, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 31,430 times.
Printings (2):
- FLOD-EN059 · Flames of Destruction · Common · released 2018-05-03
- MP19-EN039 · 2019 Gold Sarcophagus Tin Mega Pack · Common · released 2019-08-29
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.03 · TCGplayer $0.10 · eBay $0.99
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/world-legacy-s-nightmare-9268