# Swordsoul (Yu-Gi-Oh! archetype)

Archetype profile: The "Swordsoul" archetype has 17 cards in the database: 6 Effect Monsters, 4 Synchro Monsters, 3 Trap Cards, 3 Spell Cards and 1 Tuner Monster. Its monsters are 4 LIGHT, 3 FIRE, 2 WATER, 1 EARTH and 1 WIND by Attribute, and 8 Wyrm and 3 Spellcaster by Type. Its first TCG card was released on 12 August 2021 and its most recent on 2 July 2026. Together its cards have 50 TCG printings. Its most-viewed cards on YGOPRODeck are Swordsoul Supreme Sovereign - Chengying, Swordsoul of Mo Ye, Swordsoul Strategist Longyuan, Swordsoul Emergence and Swordsoul Grandmaster - Chixiao. Monster ATK ranges from 1200 to 3000.

Cards in this archetype: Swordsoul Assessment; Swordsoul Auspice Chunjun; Swordsoul Blackout; Swordsoul Emergence; Swordsoul Grandmaster - Chixiao; Swordsoul of Mo Ye; Swordsoul of Taia; Swordsoul Punishment; Swordsoul Sacred Summit; Swordsoul Sinister Sovereign - Qixing Longyuan; Swordsoul Strategist Longyuan; Swordsoul Strife; Swordsoul Supreme Sovereign - Chengying; The Abyss Dragon Swordsoul; The Golden Swordsoul; The Iris Swordsoul; The Three Champions of Swordsoul.

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## Swordsoul Assessment
Passcode: 78836195 · Konami ID: 16558
Card type: Normal Trap
Archetype: Swordsoul
Earlier (beta) name: Swordsoul Research
First released: OCG 2021-07-17 · TCG 2021-11-04
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: Common Charity, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Common
Card text: Target 1 face-up monster you control; banish up to 5 "Swordsoul" cards and/or Wyrm monsters from your GY, and if you do, that monster gains 300 ATK for each card banished this way. If this card is banished: You can Special Summon 1 "Swordsoul Token" (Wyrm/Tuner/WATER/Level 4/ATK 0/DEF 0). While that Token is in the Monster Zone, the player who Summoned it cannot Special Summon monsters from the Extra Deck, except Synchro Monsters. You can only use each effect of "Swordsoul Assessment" once per turn.
Summary: Swordsoul Assessment is a Normal Trap Card. It belongs to the "Swordsoul" archetype, which has 17 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 17 July 2021 and in the TCG on 4 November 2021. It has 2 TCG printings across 2 products, in 2 rarities: Common and Ultra Rare. The earliest is BODE-EN072 in Burst of Destiny (4 November 2021); the most recent is MAMA-EN043 in Magnificent Mavens (3 November 2022). It is available in 4 formats: Common Charity, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 32,080 times.
Printings (2):
- BODE-EN072 · Burst of Destiny · Common · released 2021-11-04 · listed $0.89
- MAMA-EN043 · Magnificent Mavens · Ultra Rare · released 2022-11-03
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.02 · TCGplayer $0.15 · eBay $1.50
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/swordsoul-assessment-12472

## Swordsoul Auspice Chunjun
Passcode: 29884951 · Konami ID: 16492
Card type: Effect Monster [Wyrm / Effect]
Stats: EARTH · Level 6 · ATK 2400 / DEF 1800
Archetype: Swordsoul
Earlier (beta) name: Chun Jun, the Auspicious Swordsoul Beast
First released: OCG 2021-07-17 · TCG 2021-11-04
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Common
Card text: Before damage calculation, if your Wyrm monster battles an opponent's monster that was Special Summoned from the Extra Deck: You can destroy both that opponent's monster and this card. You can only use each of the following effects of "Swordsoul Auspice Chunjun" once per turn. During the Main Phase (Quick Effect): You can Tribute 1 monster; Special Summon this card from your hand. If this card is sent to the GY as Synchro Material: You can target 1 card on the field or in either GY; banish it.
Summary: Swordsoul Auspice Chunjun is a Level 6 EARTH Wyrm Effect Monster with 2400 ATK and 1800 DEF. It belongs to the "Swordsoul" archetype, which has 17 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 17 July 2021 and in the TCG on 4 November 2021. It has 2 TCG printings across 2 products, in 2 rarities: Super Rare and Ultra Rare. The earliest is BODE-EN006 in Burst of Destiny (4 November 2021); the most recent is MAMA-EN037 in Magnificent Mavens (3 November 2022). It is available in 3 formats: TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 40,782 times.
Printings (2):
- BODE-EN006 · Burst of Destiny · Super Rare · released 2021-11-04
- MAMA-EN037 · Magnificent Mavens · Ultra Rare · released 2022-11-03
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.19 · TCGplayer $0.21 · eBay $1.50
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/swordsoul-auspice-chunjun-12465

## Swordsoul Blackout
Passcode: 14821890 · Konami ID: 16559
Card type: Normal Trap
Archetype: Swordsoul
Earlier (beta) name: Swordsoul Sudden Shift
First released: OCG 2021-07-17 · TCG 2021-11-04
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: Common Charity, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Rare
Card text: Target 1 Wyrm monster you control and 2 cards your opponent controls; destroy them. If this card is banished: You can Special Summon 1 "Swordsoul Token" (Wyrm/Tuner/WATER/Level 4/ATK 0/DEF 0). While that Token is in the Monster Zone, the player who Summoned it cannot Special Summon monsters from the Extra Deck, except Synchro Monsters. You can only use each effect of "Swordsoul Blackout" once per turn.
Summary: Swordsoul Blackout is a Normal Trap Card. It belongs to the "Swordsoul" archetype, which has 17 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 17 July 2021 and in the TCG on 4 November 2021. It has 2 TCG printings across 2 products, in 2 rarities: Common and Ultra Rare. The earliest is BODE-EN073 in Burst of Destiny (4 November 2021); the most recent is MAMA-EN044 in Magnificent Mavens (3 November 2022). It is available in 4 formats: Common Charity, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 341,876 times.
Printings (2):
- BODE-EN073 · Burst of Destiny · Common · released 2021-11-04 · listed $0.96
- MAMA-EN044 · Magnificent Mavens · Ultra Rare · released 2022-11-03
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.08 · TCGplayer $0.27 · eBay $1.15
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/swordsoul-blackout-12473

## Swordsoul Emergence
Passcode: 56465981 · Konami ID: 16539
Card type: Normal Spell
Archetype: Swordsoul
Earlier (beta) name: The Swordsoul Dragonsword Appears
First released: OCG 2021-07-17 · TCG 2021-11-04
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Super Rare
Card text: Add 1 "Swordsoul" monster from your Deck to your hand, or if you control a Synchro Monster, you can add 1 Wyrm monster instead. If this card is banished: You can target 1 "Swordsoul" monster, or Wyrm monster, you control; increase or decrease its Level by 1 until the end of this turn. You can only use each effect of "Swordsoul Emergence" once per turn.
Summary: Swordsoul Emergence is a Normal Spell Card. It belongs to the "Swordsoul" archetype, which has 17 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 17 July 2021 and in the TCG on 4 November 2021. It has 3 TCG printings across 3 products, in 2 rarities: Ultra Rare and Rare. The earliest is BODE-EN053 in Burst of Destiny (4 November 2021); the most recent is MZTM-EN103 in Maze of the Master (13 March 2025). It is available in 3 formats: TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 526,656 times.
Printings (3):
- BODE-EN053 · Burst of Destiny · Ultra Rare · released 2021-11-04
- MAMA-EN041 · Magnificent Mavens · Ultra Rare · released 2022-11-03
- MZTM-EN103 · Maze of the Master · Rare · released 2025-03-13
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.18 · TCGplayer $0.27 · eBay $4.95
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/swordsoul-emergence-12470

## Swordsoul Grandmaster - Chixiao
Passcode: 69248256 · Konami ID: 16527
Card type: Synchro Effect Monster [Wyrm / Synchro / Effect]
Stats: LIGHT · Level 8 · ATK 2800 / DEF 1000
Archetype: Swordsoul
Earlier (beta) name: Chi Xiao, the Grand Swordsoul Swordmaster
First released: OCG 2021-07-17 · TCG 2021-11-04
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Ultra Rare
Card text: 1 Tuner + 1+ non-Tuner Wyrm monsters If this card is Synchro Summoned: You can add to your hand or banish 1 "Swordsoul" card from your Deck. (Quick Effect): You can banish 1 "Swordsoul" card or 1 Wyrm monster from your hand or GY, then target 1 other Effect Monster on the field; negate its effects until the end of this turn. You can only use 1 "Swordsoul Grandmaster - Chixiao" effect per turn, and only once that turn.
Summary: Swordsoul Grandmaster - Chixiao is a Level 8 LIGHT Wyrm Synchro Monster with 2800 ATK and 1000 DEF. It belongs to the "Swordsoul" archetype, which has 17 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 17 July 2021 and in the TCG on 4 November 2021. It has 4 TCG printings across 3 products, in 4 rarities: Secret Rare, Starlight Rare, Ultra Rare and Rare. The earliest is BODE-EN041 in Burst of Destiny (4 November 2021); the most recent is MZTM-EN088 in Maze of the Master (13 March 2025). It is available in 3 formats: TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 506,950 times.
Printings (4):
- BODE-EN041 · Burst of Destiny · Secret Rare · released 2021-11-04
- BODE-EN041 · Burst of Destiny · Starlight Rare · released 2021-11-04
- MAMA-EN038 · Magnificent Mavens · Ultra Rare · released 2022-11-03
- MZTM-EN088 · Maze of the Master · Rare · released 2025-03-13
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.13 · TCGplayer $0.25 · eBay $4.98
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/swordsoul-grandmaster-chixiao-12464

## Swordsoul of Mo Ye
Passcode: 20001443 · Konami ID: 16489
Card type: Effect Monster [Wyrm / Effect]
Stats: WATER · Level 4 · ATK 1700 / DEF 1800
Archetype: Swordsoul
Earlier (beta) name: Mo Ye, the Swordsoul Swordmaster
First released: OCG 2021-07-17 · TCG 2021-11-04
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Ultra Rare
Card text: If this card is Normal or Special Summoned: You can reveal 1 "Swordsoul" card or 1 Wyrm monster in your hand; Special Summon 1 "Swordsoul Token" (Wyrm/Tuner/WATER/Level 4/ATK 0/DEF 0). While that Token is in the Monster Zone, the player who Summoned it cannot Special Summon monsters from the Extra Deck, except Synchro Monsters. If this card is sent to the GY as Synchro Material: You can draw 1 card. You can only use each effect of "Swordsoul of Mo Ye" once per turn.
Summary: Swordsoul of Mo Ye is a Level 4 WATER Wyrm Effect Monster with 1700 ATK and 1800 DEF. It belongs to the "Swordsoul" archetype, which has 17 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 17 July 2021 and in the TCG on 4 November 2021. It has 3 TCG printings across 3 products, in 3 rarities: Secret Rare, Ultra Rare and Super Rare. The earliest is BODE-EN003 in Burst of Destiny (4 November 2021); the most recent is MZTM-EN080 in Maze of the Master (13 March 2025). It is available in 3 formats: TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 636,803 times.
Printings (3):
- BODE-EN003 · Burst of Destiny · Secret Rare · released 2021-11-04
- MAMA-EN034 · Magnificent Mavens · Ultra Rare · released 2022-11-03
- MZTM-EN080 · Maze of the Master · Super Rare · released 2025-03-13
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.92 · TCGplayer $0.75 · eBay $12.99
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/swordsoul-of-mo-ye-12468

## Swordsoul of Taia
Passcode: 56495147 · Konami ID: 16490
Card type: Effect Monster [Wyrm / Effect]
Stats: WIND · Level 4 · ATK 1800 / DEF 1500
Archetype: Swordsoul
Earlier (beta) name: Tai A, the Swordsoul Swordmaster
First released: OCG 2021-07-17 · TCG 2021-11-04
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Rare
Card text: You can banish 1 "Swordsoul" card or 1 Wyrm monster from your GY; Special Summon 1 "Swordsoul Token" (Wyrm/Tuner/WATER/Level 4/ATK 0/DEF 0). While that Token is in the Monster Zone, the player who Summoned it cannot Special Summon monsters from the Extra Deck, except Synchro Monsters. If this card is sent to the GY as Synchro Material: You can send 1 "Swordsoul" card or 1 Wyrm monster from your Deck to the GY. You can only use each effect of "Swordsoul of Taia" once per turn.
Summary: Swordsoul of Taia is a Level 4 WIND Wyrm Effect Monster with 1800 ATK and 1500 DEF. It belongs to the "Swordsoul" archetype, which has 17 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 17 July 2021 and in the TCG on 4 November 2021. It has 3 TCG printings across 3 products, in 3 rarities: Super Rare, Ultra Rare and Rare. The earliest is BODE-EN004 in Burst of Destiny (4 November 2021); the most recent is MZTM-EN081 in Maze of the Master (13 March 2025). It is available in 3 formats: TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 491,766 times.
Printings (3):
- BODE-EN004 · Burst of Destiny · Super Rare · released 2021-11-04
- MAMA-EN035 · Magnificent Mavens · Ultra Rare · released 2022-11-03
- MZTM-EN081 · Maze of the Master · Rare · released 2025-03-13
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.15 · TCGplayer $0.23 · eBay $1.99
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/swordsoul-of-taia-12469

## Swordsoul Punishment
Passcode: 83308376 · Konami ID: 18515
Card type: Normal Spell
Archetype: Swordsoul
Earlier (beta) name: Swordsoul of Blazing Awakening
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 control a Synchro Monster: Target 1 card on the field or in either GY; banish it. If your opponent controls a Ritual, Fusion, Synchro, Xyz, or Link Monster: You can banish 1 Synchro Monster from your GY; add this card from the GY to your hand. You can only use each effect of "Swordsoul Punishment" once per turn.
Summary: Swordsoul Punishment is a Normal Spell Card. It belongs to the "Swordsoul" archetype, which has 17 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-EN052 in Cyberstorm Access (4 May 2023); the most recent is MP24-EN345 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 40,261 times.
Printings (2):
- CYAC-EN052 · Cyberstorm Access · Common · released 2023-05-04
- MP24-EN345 · 25th Anniversary Tin: Dueling Mirrors · Common · released 2024-09-19
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.11 · TCGplayer $0.17
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/swordsoul-punishment-13698

## Swordsoul Sacred Summit
Passcode: 93850690 · Konami ID: 16540
Card type: Normal Spell
Archetype: Swordsoul
Earlier (beta) name: Xiangjianmen the Grand Spiritual Swordsoul Peak
First released: OCG 2021-07-17 · TCG 2021-11-04
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Rare
Card text: Target 1 "Swordsoul" monster in your GY, or if you control a Synchro Monster, you can target 1 Wyrm monster instead; Special Summon it. If this card is banished: You can target 1 "Swordsoul" monster, or Wyrm monster, you control; increase or decrease its Level by 1 until the end of this turn. You can only use each effect of "Swordsoul Sacred Summit" once per turn.
Summary: Swordsoul Sacred Summit is a Normal Spell Card. It belongs to the "Swordsoul" archetype, which has 17 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 17 July 2021 and in the TCG on 4 November 2021. It has 2 TCG printings across 2 products, in 2 rarities: Super Rare and Ultra Rare. The earliest is BODE-EN054 in Burst of Destiny (4 November 2021); the most recent is MAMA-EN042 in Magnificent Mavens (3 November 2022). It is available in 3 formats: TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 194,242 times.
Printings (2):
- BODE-EN054 · Burst of Destiny · Super Rare · released 2021-11-04
- MAMA-EN042 · Magnificent Mavens · Ultra Rare · released 2022-11-03
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.24 · TCGplayer $0.23 · eBay $0.99
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/swordsoul-sacred-summit-12474

## Swordsoul Sinister Sovereign - Qixing Longyuan
Passcode: 47710198 · Konami ID: 16846
Card type: Synchro Effect Monster [Wyrm / Synchro / Effect]
Stats: FIRE · Level 10 · ATK 2900 / DEF 2300
Archetype: Swordsoul
Earlier (beta) name: Swordsoul Catastrophe - Qixing Longyuan
First released: OCG 2021-10-16 · TCG 2021-11-04
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Ultra Rare
Card text: 1 Tuner + 1+ non-Tuner Wyrm monsters If you Synchro Summon another Wyrm monster, while this monster is on the field: You can draw 1 card. If your opponent Special Summons a monster(s) (except during the Damage Step): You can banish 1 of those monster(s), and if you do, inflict 1200 damage to your opponent. When your opponent activates a Spell/Trap Card or effect (Quick Effect): You can banish that card, and if you do, inflict 1200 damage to your opponent. You can only use each effect of "Swordsoul Sinister Sovereign - Qixing Longyuan" once per turn.
Summary: Swordsoul Sinister Sovereign - Qixing Longyuan is a Level 10 FIRE Wyrm Synchro Monster with 2900 ATK and 2300 DEF. It belongs to the "Swordsoul" archetype, which has 17 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 16 October 2021 and in the TCG on 4 November 2021. It has 3 TCG printings across 3 products, in 3 rarities: Secret Rare, Ultra Rare and Rare. The earliest is BACH-EN041 in Battle of Chaos (10 February 2022); the most recent is MZTM-EN090 in Maze of the Master (13 March 2025). It is available in 3 formats: TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 337,000 times.
Printings (3):
- BACH-EN041 · Battle of Chaos · Secret Rare · released 2022-02-10
- MAMA-EN040 · Magnificent Mavens · Ultra Rare · released 2022-11-03
- MZTM-EN090 · Maze of the Master · Rare · released 2025-03-13
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.10 · TCGplayer $0.14 · eBay $0.99
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/swordsoul-sinister-sovereign-qixing-longyuan-12692

## Swordsoul Strategist Longyuan
Passcode: 93490856 · Konami ID: 16491
Card type: Effect Monster [Wyrm / Effect]
Stats: FIRE · Level 6 · ATK 1200 / DEF 2300
Archetype: Swordsoul
Earlier (beta) name: Long Yuan, the Swordsoul Tactician
First released: OCG 2021-07-17 · TCG 2021-11-04
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Rare
Card text: You can discard 1 other "Swordsoul" card or 1 other Wyrm monster; Special Summon this card from your hand, then you can Special Summon 1 "Swordsoul Token" (Wyrm/Tuner/WATER/Level 4/ATK 0/DEF 0). While that Token is in the Monster Zone, the player who Summoned it cannot Special Summon monsters from the Extra Deck, except Synchro Monsters. If this card is sent to the GY as Synchro Material: You can inflict 1200 damage to your opponent. You can only use each effect of "Swordsoul Strategist Longyuan" once per turn.
Summary: Swordsoul Strategist Longyuan is a Level 6 FIRE Wyrm Effect Monster with 1200 ATK and 2300 DEF. It belongs to the "Swordsoul" archetype, which has 17 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 17 July 2021 and in the TCG on 4 November 2021. It has 3 TCG printings across 3 products, in 2 rarities: Ultra Rare and Rare. The earliest is BODE-EN005 in Burst of Destiny (4 November 2021); the most recent is MZTM-EN082 in Maze of the Master (13 March 2025). It is available in 3 formats: TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 620,550 times.
Printings (3):
- BODE-EN005 · Burst of Destiny · Ultra Rare · released 2021-11-04
- MAMA-EN036 · Magnificent Mavens · Ultra Rare · released 2022-11-03
- MZTM-EN082 · Maze of the Master · Rare · released 2025-03-13
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.13 · TCGplayer $0.30 · eBay $1.50
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/swordsoul-strategist-longyuan-12466

## Swordsoul Strife
Passcode: 99137266 · Konami ID: 16872
Card type: Continuous Trap
Archetype: Swordsoul
Earlier (beta) name: Swordsoul Sati
First released: OCG 2021-10-16 · TCG 2021-11-04
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: Common Charity, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Rare
Card text: If a card(s) is banished (except during the Damage Step): You can banish 1 Wyrm Synchro Monster or 1 "Swordsoul" card from your hand, Deck, GY, or that is face-up on either field. If this card is banished: You can Special Summon 1 "Swordsoul Token" (Wyrm/Tuner/WATER/Level 4/ATK 0/DEF 0). While that Token is in the Monster Zone, the player who Summoned it cannot Special Summon monsters from the Extra Deck, except Synchro Monsters. You can only use each effect of "Swordsoul Strife" once per turn.
Summary: Swordsoul Strife is a Continuous Trap Card. It belongs to the "Swordsoul" archetype, which has 17 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 16 October 2021 and in the TCG on 4 November 2021. It has 2 TCG printings across 2 products, in 2 rarities: Common and Ultra Rare. The earliest is BACH-EN067 in Battle of Chaos (10 February 2022); the most recent is MAMA-EN045 in Magnificent Mavens (3 November 2022). It is available in 4 formats: Common Charity, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 31,511 times.
Printings (2):
- BACH-EN067 · Battle of Chaos · Common · released 2022-02-10 · listed $0.80
- MAMA-EN045 · Magnificent Mavens · Ultra Rare · released 2022-11-03
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.06 · TCGplayer $0.23 · eBay $1.99
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/swordsoul-strife-12693

## Swordsoul Supreme Sovereign - Chengying
Passcode: 96633955 · Konami ID: 16528
Card type: Synchro Effect Monster [Wyrm / Synchro / Effect]
Stats: WATER · Level 10 · ATK 3000 / DEF 3000
Archetype: Swordsoul
Earlier (beta) name: Cheng Ying, the Grand Swordsoul Duke
First released: OCG 2021-07-17 · TCG 2021-11-04
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: Common Charity, Duel Links, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Ultra Rare
Card text: 1 Tuner + 1+ non-Tuner monsters For each banished card, this card gains 100 ATK/DEF and monsters your opponent controls lose 100 ATK/DEF. If this card would be destroyed by card effect, you can banish 1 card from your GY instead. If a card(s) is banished (except during the Damage Step): You can banish 1 card each from both your opponent's field and GY. You can only use this effect of "Swordsoul Supreme Sovereign - Chengying" once per turn.
Summary: Swordsoul Supreme Sovereign - Chengying is a Level 10 WATER Wyrm Synchro Monster with 3000 ATK and 3000 DEF. It belongs to the "Swordsoul" archetype, which has 17 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 17 July 2021 and in the TCG on 4 November 2021. It has 4 TCG printings across 4 products, in 3 rarities: Ultra Rare, Rare and Common. The earliest is BODE-EN042 in Burst of Destiny (4 November 2021); the most recent is L26D-ENX41 in Legendary Modern Decks 2026 (23 April 2026). It is available in 5 formats: Common Charity, Duel Links, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 1,439,885 times.
Printings (4):
- BODE-EN042 · Burst of Destiny · Ultra Rare · released 2021-11-04
- MAMA-EN039 · Magnificent Mavens · Ultra Rare · released 2022-11-03
- MZTM-EN089 · Maze of the Master · Rare · released 2025-03-13
- L26D-ENX41 · Legendary Modern Decks 2026 · Common · released 2026-04-23
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.16 · TCGplayer $0.16 · eBay $1.99
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/swordsoul-supreme-sovereign-chengying-12463

## The Abyss Dragon Swordsoul
Passcode: 5141117 · Konami ID: 18150
Card type: Effect Monster [Wyrm / Effect]
Stats: FIRE · Level 8 · ATK 3000 / DEF 2900
Archetype: Swordsoul
Earlier (beta) name: Swordsoul Dragon of the Abyss
First released: OCG 2022-10-15 · TCG 2023-02-09
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Super Rare
Card text: Cannot be Normal Summoned/Set. Must be Special Summoned by a Wyrm monster's effect. If a monster is banished by card effect (except during the Damage Step): You can Special Summon this card from the GY (if it was there when the monster was banished) or hand (even if not), but banish it when it leaves the field. If this card is Special Summoned: You can target 1 card in the Field Zone and 1 monster your opponent controls or in their GY; banish them. You can only use each effect of "The Abyss Dragon Swordsoul" once per turn.
Summary: The Abyss Dragon Swordsoul is a Level 8 FIRE Wyrm Effect Monster with 3000 ATK and 2900 DEF. It belongs to the "Swordsoul" archetype, which has 17 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 15 October 2022 and in the TCG on 9 February 2023. It has 2 TCG printings across 2 products, in 2 rarities: Super Rare and Ultra Rare. The earliest is PHHY-EN005 in Photon Hypernova (9 February 2023); the most recent is MP24-EN167 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 63,656 times.
Printings (2):
- PHHY-EN005 · Photon Hypernova · Super Rare · released 2023-02-09
- MP24-EN167 · 25th Anniversary Tin: Dueling Mirrors · Ultra Rare · released 2024-09-19
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.17 · TCGplayer $0.28
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/the-abyss-dragon-swordsoul-13524

## The Golden Swordsoul
Passcode: 82489470 · Konami ID: 17064
Card type: Tuner Effect Monster [Spellcaster / Tuner / Effect]
Stats: LIGHT · Level 4 · ATK 1800 / DEF 1500
Archetype: Swordsoul
Earlier (beta) name: Unlikely Swordsoul Allies
First released: OCG 2021-12-04 · TCG 2021-11-04
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Super Rare
Card text: When a monster declares an attack: You can Special Summon this card from your hand, and if you do, negate that attack, then, if you control a Fusion Monster that mentions "Fallen of Albaz" as material, you can destroy the monster that declared that attack. If a monster is banished face-up (except during the Damage Step): You can banish this card from your field or GY; Special Summon 1 LIGHT Spellcaster monster from your hand or GY whose ATK equals its own DEF. You can only use this effect of "The Golden Swordsoul" once per turn.
Summary: The Golden Swordsoul is a Level 4 LIGHT Spellcaster Tuner Monster with 1800 ATK and 1500 DEF. It belongs to the "Swordsoul" archetype, which has 17 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 4 December 2021 and in the TCG on 4 November 2021. It has 2 TCG printings across 2 products, in 1 rarity: Ultra Rare. The earliest is SDAZ-EN003 in Structure Deck: Albaz Strike (14 April 2022); the most recent is BLTR-EN109 in Battles of Legend: Terminal Revenge (20 June 2024). It is available in 3 formats: TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 207,206 times.
Printings (2):
- SDAZ-EN003 · Structure Deck: Albaz Strike · Ultra Rare · released 2022-04-14 · listed $1.38
- BLTR-EN109 · Battles of Legend: Terminal Revenge · Ultra Rare · released 2024-06-20
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.18 · TCGplayer $0.32 · eBay $1.50
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/the-golden-swordsoul-12811

## The Iris Swordsoul
Passcode: 62849088 · Konami ID: 16198
Card type: Effect Monster [Spellcaster / Effect]
Stats: LIGHT · Level 8 · ATK 2500 / DEF 2500
Archetype: Swordsoul
Earlier (beta) name: Xiangjian Swordmaster of the Illusory Iris
First released: OCG 2021-04-17 · TCG 2021-08-12
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: Duel Links, TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Ultra Rare
Card text: During the Main Phase, if a monster, whose effects are negated, is on the field (Quick Effect): You can Special Summon this card from your hand. If your opponent Special Summons a monster(s) (except during the Damage Step): You can activate 1 of these effects based on where it was Special Summoned from; ● Hand: Special Summon 1 monster from your hand. ● Deck: Draw 2 cards. ● Extra Deck: Destroy 1 of those monsters Special Summoned from the Extra Deck. You can only use each effect of "The Iris Swordsoul" once per turn.
Summary: The Iris Swordsoul is a Level 8 LIGHT Spellcaster Effect Monster with 2500 ATK and 2500 DEF. It belongs to the "Swordsoul" archetype, which has 17 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 17 April 2021 and in the TCG on 12 August 2021. It has 10 TCG printings across 3 products, in 8 rarities: Secret Rare, Starlight Rare, Ultra Rare, Collector's Rare, Platinum Secret Rare, Quarter Century Secret Rare, Super Rare and Ultimate Rare. The earliest is DAMA-EN009 in Dawn of Majesty (12 August 2021); the most recent is RA01-EN023 in 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection (2 November 2023). It is available in 4 formats: Duel Links, TCG, OCG and Master Duel. Its YGOPRODeck page has been viewed 302,917 times.
Printings (10):
- DAMA-EN009 · Dawn of Majesty · Secret Rare · released 2021-08-12
- DAMA-EN009 · Dawn of Majesty · Starlight Rare · released 2021-08-12
- MAMA-EN033 · Magnificent Mavens · Ultra Rare · released 2022-11-03
- RA01-EN023 · 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection · Collector's Rare · released 2023-11-02
- RA01-EN023 · 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection · Platinum Secret Rare · released 2023-11-02
- RA01-EN023 · 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection · Quarter Century Secret Rare · released 2023-11-02
- RA01-EN023 · 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection · Secret Rare · released 2023-11-02
- RA01-EN023 · 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection · Super Rare · released 2023-11-02
- RA01-EN023 · 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection · Ultimate Rare · released 2023-11-02
- RA01-EN023 · 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection · Ultra Rare · released 2023-11-02
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.12 · TCGplayer $0.18 · eBay $9.78
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/the-iris-swordsoul-12182

## The Three Champions of Swordsoul
Passcode: 74405783 · Konami ID: 22356
Card type: Synchro Effect Monster [Spellcaster / Synchro / Effect]
Stats: LIGHT · Level 8 · ATK 2500 / DEF 2500
Archetype: Swordsoul
Earlier (beta) name: The Three Brave Swordsouls
First released: OCG 2025-11-20 · TCG 2026-07-02
Banlist: Unlimited on all tracked lists
Formats: TCG, OCG, Master Duel
Master Duel rarity: Common
Card text: 1 Level 4 Tuner + 1+ non-Tuners If this card is Synchro Summoned: You can add 1 Level 4 or 8 Spellcaster monster whose ATK equals its own DEF from your Deck or GY to your hand. You can target 1 face-up card on the field; negate its effects, then if you have an "Ecclesia" monster or "Fallen of Albaz" in your GY, you can destroy that card. You can only use each effect of "The Three Brave Swordsouls" once per turn.
Summary: The Three Champions of Swordsoul is a Level 8 LIGHT Spellcaster Synchro Monster with 2500 ATK and 2500 DEF. It belongs to the "Swordsoul" archetype, which has 17 cards in the database. It was first released in the Japanese OCG on 20 November 2025 and in the TCG on 2 July 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 142,290 times.
Printings (1):
- CORI-EN100 · Chaos Origins · Super Rare · released 2026-07-02
Market prices listed on YGOPRODeck (2026-10-25): Cardmarket €0.34 · TCGplayer $0.31
Reference: https://ygoprodeck.com/card/the-three-brave-swordsouls-15384