When the cards from Supreme Darkness, the newest Yu-Gi-Oh TCG set, were revealed, many wondered just what would end up being the second-biggest pull behind Paladins of Bonds and Unity, the set’s designated Quarter Century Secret Rare-exclusive card. As things have turned out, that card is A-Bao A Qu, the Lightless Shadow.

About A-Bao A Qu, the Lightless Shadow (Supreme Darkness SUDA-JP049)

Although A-Bao A Qu, the Lightless Shadow can come in Quarter Century Secret Rare, that isn’t the only reason behind its sizable price tag. Not only does the card depicts a female character which inherently grants it a value boost; the character in question is also one of a specific character and aesthetic archetype which will appeal to a wide swathe of Yu-Gi-Oh fans.

The character depicted on this card is based on the Á Bao A Qu, a mythical creature from the universe of the Book of Imaginary Beings, written by Jorge Luis Borges. In the book, the Á Bao A Qu lives at the bottom of the spiral staircase of the Tower of Victory. Alluding to this, a spiral staircase can clearly be seen in the background of the card’s illustration.

Release Details

This car will be released in English with the rest of Supreme Darkness on 23 January 2025.

Buying an A-Bao A Qu, the Lightless Shadow (Supreme Darkness SUDA-JP049) card costs 30,000 JPY (~US$197).

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