# Superheavy Samurai (Yu-Gi-Oh! archetype)

Archetype profile: The "Superheavy Samurai" archetype has 8 cards in the database: 3 Effect Monsters, 1 Synchro Monster, 1 Synchro Pendulum Effect Monster, 1 Pendulum Effect Monster, 1 Tuner Monster and 1 Pendulum Tuner Effect Monster. Its monsters are 6 EARTH and 2 DARK by Attribute, and 8 Machine by Type. Its first TCG card was released on 4 May 2023 and its most recent on 27 July 2023. Together its cards have 15 TCG printings. Its most-viewed cards on YGOPRODeck are Superheavy Samurai Prodigy Wakaushi, Superheavy Samurai Motorbike, Superheavy Samurai Monk Big Benkei, Superheavy Samurai Soulgaia Booster and Superheavy Samurai Brave Masurawo. Monster ATK ranges from 0 to 2100.

Cards in this archetype: Superheavy Samurai Brave Masurawo; Superheavy Samurai Commander Shanawo; Superheavy Samurai Monk Big Benkei; Superheavy Samurai Motorbike; Superheavy Samurai Prodigy Wakaushi; Superheavy Samurai Security; Superheavy Samurai Soulgaia Booster; Superheavy Samurai Stealthy.

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## Superheavy Samurai Brave Masurawo
Passcode: 64193046 · Konami ID: 18502
Card type: Synchro Effect Monster [Machine / Synchro / Effect]
Stats: EARTH · Level 12 · ATK 2100 / DEF 4000
Archetype: Superheavy Samurai
Earlier (beta) name: Superheavy Samurai Overlord Masurao
First released: OCG 2023-01-14 · TCG 2023-05-04
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Ultra Rare
Card text: 1 Tuner + 1+ non-Tuner monsters This card can attack while in face-up Defense Position. If it does, apply its DEF for damage calculation. If a "Superheavy Samurai" monster(s) you control would be destroyed by battle or card effect, you can destroy 1 "Superheavy Samurai" card you control instead. Once per turn, if your opponent activates a Spell/Trap Card or effect (except during the Damage Step): You can draw until you have 3 cards in your hand.
Summary: Superheavy Samurai Brave Masurawo is a Level 12 EARTH Machine Synchro Monster with 2100 ATK and 4000 DEF. It belongs to the "Superheavy Samurai" archetype, which has 8 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 14 January 2023 and in the TCG on 4 May 2023. 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 93,927 times.
Printings (1):
- CYAC-EN039 · Cyberstorm Access · Ultra Rare · released 2023-05-04
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.75 · TCGplayer $2.41
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/superheavy-samurai-brave-masurawo-13643

## Superheavy Samurai Commander Shanawo
Passcode: 90587641 · Konami ID: 18503
Card type: Synchro Pendulum Effect Monster [Machine / Synchro / Pendulum / Effect]
Stats: DARK · Level 8 · Pendulum Scale 1 · ATK 2000 / DEF 2500
Archetype: Superheavy Samurai
Earlier (beta) name: Superheavy Samurai General Shanao
First released: OCG 2023-01-14 · TCG 2023-05-04
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Super Rare
Pendulum Effect: When an opponent's monster declares an attack: You can Special Summon this card, then if you have no Spells/Traps in your GY, change that opponent's monster's ATK to 0, also negate its effects. You can only use this effect of "Superheavy Samurai Commander Shanawo" once per turn.
Monster Effect: 1 Tuner + 1+ non-Tuner monsters This card can attack while in face-up Defense Position. If it does, apply its DEF for damage calculation. Once per turn, during the Battle Phase, if you control this Synchro Summoned card (Quick Effect): You can Special Summon 1 "Superheavy Samurai" Monster Card from your GY or face-up Spell & Trap Zone, then you can place this card in your Pendulum Zone.
Summary: Superheavy Samurai Commander Shanawo is a Level 8 DARK Machine Synchro Pendulum Effect Monster with 2000 ATK and 2500 DEF. As a Pendulum Monster it has a Pendulum Scale of 1. It belongs to the "Superheavy Samurai" archetype, which has 8 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 14 January 2023 and in the TCG on 4 May 2023. 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 26,697 times.
Printings (1):
- CYAC-EN040 · Cyberstorm Access · Super Rare · released 2023-05-04
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.12 · TCGplayer $0.19
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/superheavy-samurai-commander-shanawo-13641

## Superheavy Samurai Monk Big Benkei
Passcode: 19510093 · Konami ID: 18470
Card type: Pendulum Effect Monster [Machine / Pendulum / Effect]
Stats: EARTH · Level 8 · Pendulum Scale 1 · ATK 1000 / DEF 3500
Archetype: Superheavy Samurai
Earlier (beta) name: Superheavy Samurai Monk Warrior Big Benkei
First released: OCG 2023-01-14 · TCG 2023-05-04
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: Common Charity, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Ultra Rare
Pendulum Effect: If you control a "Superheavy Samurai" monster: You can add 1 "Superheavy Samurai Soul" monster from your Deck to your hand. You can only use this effect of "Superheavy Samurai Monk Big Benkei" once per turn.
Monster Effect: If you have no Spells/Traps in your GY: You can send 1 "Superheavy Samurai Big Benkei" from your hand or Deck to the GY, and if you do, Special Summon this card from your hand. If this card is used as Synchro Material and added to your Extra Deck face-up: You can place this card in your Pendulum Zone. You can only use each effect of "Superheavy Samurai Monk Big Benkei" once per turn.
Summary: Superheavy Samurai Monk Big Benkei is a Level 8 EARTH Machine Pendulum Effect Monster with 1000 ATK and 3500 DEF. As a Pendulum Monster it has a Pendulum Scale of 1. It belongs to the "Superheavy Samurai" archetype, which has 8 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 14 January 2023 and in the TCG on 4 May 2023. It has 2 TCG printings across 2 products, in 2 rarities: Common and Ultra Rare. The earliest is CYAC-EN007 in Cyberstorm Access (4 May 2023); the most recent is MP24-EN187 in 25th Anniversary Tin: Dueling Mirrors (19 September 2024). It is available in 4 formats: Common Charity, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 175,543 times.
Printings (2):
- CYAC-EN007 · Cyberstorm Access · Common · released 2023-05-04
- MP24-EN187 · 25th Anniversary Tin: Dueling Mirrors · Ultra Rare · released 2024-09-19
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.12 · TCGplayer $0.13
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/superheavy-samurai-monk-big-benkei-13644

## Superheavy Samurai Motorbike
Passcode: 83334932 · Konami ID: 18466
Card type: Tuner Effect Monster [Machine / Tuner / Effect]
Stats: EARTH · Level 2 · ATK 800 / DEF 1200
Archetype: Superheavy Samurai
Earlier (beta) name: Superheavy Samurai Bike
First released: OCG 2023-01-14 · TCG 2023-05-04
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: Common Charity, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Ultra Rare
Card text: If you have no Spells/Traps in your GY: You can discard this card; add 1 "Superheavy Samurai" monster from your Deck to your hand, except "Superheavy Samurai Motorbike". You can only use this effect of "Superheavy Samurai Motorbike" once per turn. Once per turn: You can target 1 Machine monster you control; increase its Level by 2.
Summary: Superheavy Samurai Motorbike is a Level 2 EARTH Machine Tuner Monster with 800 ATK and 1200 DEF. It belongs to the "Superheavy Samurai" archetype, which has 8 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 14 January 2023 and in the TCG on 4 May 2023. It has 3 TCG printings across 3 products, in 3 rarities: Common, Super Rare and Ultra Rare. The earliest is CYAC-EN003 in Cyberstorm Access (4 May 2023); the most recent is MP24-EN186 in 25th Anniversary Tin: Dueling Mirrors (19 September 2024). It is available in 4 formats: Common Charity, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 199,654 times.
Printings (3):
- CYAC-EN003 · Cyberstorm Access · Common · released 2023-05-04
- OP23-EN006 · OTS Tournament Pack 23 · Super Rare · released 2023-10-25
- MP24-EN186 · 25th Anniversary Tin: Dueling Mirrors · Ultra Rare · released 2024-09-19
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.11 · TCGplayer $0.21
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/superheavy-samurai-motorbike-13640

## Superheavy Samurai Prodigy Wakaushi
Passcode: 82112494 · Konami ID: 18469
Card type: Pendulum Tuner Effect Monster [Machine / Pendulum / Tuner / Effect]
Stats: DARK · Level 4 · Pendulum Scale 8 · ATK 1000 / DEF 1500
Archetype: Superheavy Samurai
First released: OCG 2023-01-14 · TCG 2023-05-04
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Ultra Rare
Pendulum Effect: If you have no Spells/Traps in your GY: You can place 1 "Superheavy Samurai" Pendulum Monster from your Deck, except "Superheavy Samurai Prodigy Wakaushi", in your other Pendulum Zone, then Special Summon this card. You can only use this effect of "Superheavy Samurai Prodigy Wakaushi" once per turn.
Monster Effect: If you have no Spells/Traps in your GY: You can discard 1 monster; Special Summon 1 "Superheavy Samurai" monster from your hand or Deck in Defense Position, also you cannot Special Summon monsters for the rest of this turn, except "Superheavy Samurai" monsters. If this card is used as Synchro Material and added to your Extra Deck face-up: You can place this card in your Pendulum Zone. You can only use each effect of "Superheavy Samurai Prodigy Wakaushi" once per turn.
Summary: Superheavy Samurai Prodigy Wakaushi is a Level 4 DARK Machine Pendulum Tuner Effect Monster with 1000 ATK and 1500 DEF. As a Pendulum Monster it has a Pendulum Scale of 8. It belongs to the "Superheavy Samurai" archetype, which has 8 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 14 January 2023 and in the TCG on 4 May 2023. It has 2 TCG printings across 2 products, in 2 rarities: Super Rare and Prismatic Secret Rare. The earliest is CYAC-EN006 in Cyberstorm Access (4 May 2023); the most recent is MP24-EN076 in 25th Anniversary Tin: Dueling Mirrors (19 September 2024). It is available in 3 formats: TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 289,488 times.
Printings (2):
- CYAC-EN006 · Cyberstorm Access · Super Rare · released 2023-05-04
- MP24-EN076 · 25th Anniversary Tin: Dueling Mirrors · Prismatic Secret Rare · released 2024-09-19
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.21 · TCGplayer $0.48
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/superheavy-samurai-prodigy-wakaushi-13645

## Superheavy Samurai Security
Passcode: 5182107 · Konami ID: 18657
Card type: Effect Monster [Machine / Effect]
Stats: EARTH · Level 4 · ATK 500 / DEF 1500
Archetype: Superheavy Samurai
Earlier (beta) name: Superheavy Samurai Constable
First released: OCG 2023-01-20 · TCG 2023-07-27
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: Common Charity, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Rare
Card text: If this card is Normal or Special Summoned: You can add 1 face-up Machine Pendulum Monster from your Extra Deck to your hand. If you have no Spells/Traps in your GY: You can Tribute this card; Special Summon 1 EARTH Machine monster with 1500 or less ATK from your hand or GY, except "Superheavy Samurai Security". You can only use each effect of "Superheavy Samurai Security" once per turn.
Summary: Superheavy Samurai Security is a Level 4 EARTH Machine Effect Monster with 500 ATK and 1500 DEF. It belongs to the "Superheavy Samurai" archetype, which has 8 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 20 January 2023 and in the TCG on 27 July 2023. It has 2 TCG printings across 2 products, in 2 rarities: Common and Ultra Rare. The earliest is DUNE-EN097 in Duelist Nexus (27 July 2023); the most recent is MP24-EN231 in 25th Anniversary Tin: Dueling Mirrors (19 September 2024). It is available in 4 formats: Common Charity, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 20,280 times.
Printings (2):
- DUNE-EN097 · Duelist Nexus · Common · released 2023-07-27
- MP24-EN231 · 25th Anniversary Tin: Dueling Mirrors · Ultra Rare · released 2024-09-19
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.05 · TCGplayer $0.14
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/superheavy-samurai-security-13722

## Superheavy Samurai Soulgaia Booster
Passcode: 56727340 · Konami ID: 18468
Card type: Effect Monster [Machine / Effect]
Stats: EARTH · Level 4 · ATK 0 / DEF 0
Archetype: Superheavy Samurai
First released: OCG 2023-01-14 · TCG 2023-05-04
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: Common Charity, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Rare
Card text: You can target 1 "Superheavy Samurai" monster you control; equip this card from your hand or field to that monster you control. The equipped monster is treated as a Tuner. If you have no Spells/Traps in your GY and this card was equipped to a monster by this card's effect: You can Special Summon this equipped card. You can only use this effect of "Superheavy Samurai Soulgaia Booster" once per turn.
Summary: Superheavy Samurai Soulgaia Booster is a Level 4 EARTH Machine Effect Monster with 0 ATK and 0 DEF. It belongs to the "Superheavy Samurai" archetype, which has 8 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 14 January 2023 and in the TCG on 4 May 2023. It has 2 TCG printings across 2 products, in 1 rarity: Common. The earliest is CYAC-EN005 in Cyberstorm Access (4 May 2023); the most recent is MP24-EN338 in 25th Anniversary Tin: Dueling Mirrors (19 September 2024). It is available in 4 formats: Common Charity, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 101,784 times.
Printings (2):
- CYAC-EN005 · Cyberstorm Access · Common · released 2023-05-04
- MP24-EN338 · 25th Anniversary Tin: Dueling Mirrors · Common · released 2024-09-19
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.04 · TCGplayer $0.13
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/superheavy-samurai-soulgaia-booster-13646

## Superheavy Samurai Stealthy
Passcode: 10333641 · Konami ID: 18467
Card type: Effect Monster [Machine / Effect]
Stats: EARTH · Level 1 · ATK 200 / DEF 700
Archetype: Superheavy Samurai
Earlier (beta) name: Superheavy Samurai Spy
First released: OCG 2023-01-14 · TCG 2023-05-04
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: Common Charity, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Common
Card text: If you have no Spells/Traps in your GY, you can Special Summon this card (from your hand). You can only Special Summon "Superheavy Samurai Stealthy" once per turn this way. If you have no Spells/Traps in your GY (Quick Effect): You can Tribute this card, then target 1 Spell/Trap in your opponent's GY; Set it to your field, but banish it when it leaves the field. You can only use this effect of "Superheavy Samurai Stealthy" once per turn.
Summary: Superheavy Samurai Stealthy is a Level 1 EARTH Machine Effect Monster with 200 ATK and 700 DEF. It belongs to the "Superheavy Samurai" archetype, which has 8 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 14 January 2023 and in the TCG on 4 May 2023. It has 2 TCG printings across 2 products, in 1 rarity: Common. The earliest is CYAC-EN004 in Cyberstorm Access (4 May 2023); the most recent is MP24-EN337 in 25th Anniversary Tin: Dueling Mirrors (19 September 2024). It is available in 4 formats: Common Charity, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 38,855 times.
Printings (2):
- CYAC-EN004 · Cyberstorm Access · Common · released 2023-05-04
- MP24-EN337 · 25th Anniversary Tin: Dueling Mirrors · Common · released 2024-09-19
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.04 · TCGplayer $0.12
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/superheavy-samurai-stealthy-13642