Requires a (or Special Summon) to get it onto the field, consuming your summoning resources.
Being a Warrior-type, it is highly searchable via Reinforcement of the Army or The Warrior Returning Alive , making it more reliable than many other defensive monsters. yugioh cards zero gardna
Weak to effect negation if the activation itself is negated (e.g., by Debris Dragon ). Requires a (or Special Summon) to get it
In the Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's anime, it was used by the protagonist Yusei Fudo during his duel against Roman Goodwin to survive a direct attack from Earthbound Immortal Uru. Strengths & Weaknesses Pros: Protects all your monsters, not just itself. Provides total battle damage immunity for the entire turn. Excellent synergy with Warrior-based searchers . Cons: In the Yu-Gi-Oh
Because it can be activated during either player's turn (as a Quick Effect), it is frequently used in "Stall" or "Burn" decks, such as those relying on Final Countdown , to survive long enough for a win condition.