Tzitzimitl, Star Demon

The myth

The tzitzimime (singular tzitzimitl) were star beings, mostly female, who dwelt in the darkness of the sky. The Mexica feared they would descend to devour humanity whenever the sun failed: during eclipses, on the five empty days at year’s end and, above all, on the night of the New Fire Ceremony every 52 years. They were shown with fleshless faces, claws and rattling skirts. Itzpapálotl was held to be their chief. Even so, the sources also credit them with a beneficial side linked to healing.

Why it has this power

A Level 6 Rare with 2250 ATK and 1900 DEF: an end-of-the-world threat in monster form. Darkness and Moon are the sunless night they await; Scarab, death descending. It pairs with The End of the Fifth Sun, the epic spell that destroys all of the opponent’s monsters — the very fear they embody.

Did you know

During eclipses, the Mexica made noise and pregnant women took protective measures, fearing the tzitzimime would descend.

Connections

• In Yolotl, Mistress of the Mirror's deck

Where to get it

• Campaign drop: Kaelmyr, Devourer of Pantheons (The Void Between Mythologies) — grade C: 17%
• Daily Offering: 0.11% per pack (Rare 2.8% per card)
• Traveler's Pack: 0.69% per pack · 4.6% in the themed pack (Rare 7% per card)
• Bronze Reliquary: 0.78% per pack · 5.2% in the themed pack (Rare 8% per card)
• Silver Reliquary: 1.3% per pack · 8.6% in the themed pack (Rare 15% per card)
• Golden Reliquary: 2% per pack · 13% in the themed pack (Rare 25% per card)
• Daily Showcase: Shows up on about 1.5% of days · 400 gems
• Craft with card dust: 600 dust
• Crossing of Myths: Can be offered as a reward during a crossing (the card stays in the crossing deck).

Sources

1. Goddesses of the Month: Tzitzimime (Mexicolore) — Julia Flood
2. Nemontemi, “días baldíos”. Abismos periódicos del tiempo indígena (Arqueología Mexicana) — Patrick Johansson K.
3. Aztec Pantheon — World History Encyclopedia — Mark Cartwright