Number 40: Gimmick Puppet of Strings
Xyz Effect Monster
TypeXYZ MonsterTypingMachineAttributeDARKArchetypeGimmick Puppet
TCG Date2012-12-25
OCG Date2012-04-23
Master DuelSuper Rare
Genesys50 pts
Level / Rank8
ATK3000
DEF2000
Card Text
2 Level 8 monsters
Once per turn: You can detach 1 material from this card; place 1 String Counter on each face-up monster on the field, except this card. Once per turn, during the next End Phase of the opponent of the player who placed a String Counter(s) by this effect: Destroy the monsters with String Counters, and if you do, inflict 500 damage to your opponent for each monster destroyed.
Banlist Status
TCG: LimitedOCG: Limited
Market Prices as of Oct 25, 2026
TCGplayer $0.69Cardmarket €0.94eBay $1.18
Printings & Prices (3)
2013 Collectible Tins Wave 1CT10-EN011(SR)$2.63
Legendary Duelists: Immortal DestinyLED5-EN043(C)$0
Weekly Shonen Jump Alpha December 2012 membership promotional cardJUMP-EN063(UR)$10.88
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