Tide that Returns the Past

The myth

The Nile flood was the great rhythm of Egyptian life. Every year the waters rose, covered the fields and, as they receded, left fertile black soil behind. Egyptians saw it as a manifestation of Hapi, god of the inundation, and World History Encyclopedia notes that Khnum was originally the god of the source who controlled the river's flow. What the river took, the river returned the next year. Tide that Returns the Past is a MYTHENOR spell that uses that image of return.

Why it has this power

A rare removal spell: it returns the opponent's strongest monster to its owner's hand. It does not destroy it, but it clears their biggest card from the field and forces them to spend another turn bringing it back. Excellent against fusions and rituals, which cost materials to return.

Did you know

According to World History Encyclopedia, anyone eaten by a crocodile in the Nile was sometimes considered fortunate, their death being linked to Sobek.

Connections

• In Oracle Bakenra's deck
• In High Priest Khaymet's deck
• In Merytamun, the Last Sentinel's deck

Where to get it

• Daily Offering: 0.11% per pack (Rare 2.8% per card)
• Traveler's Pack: 0.69% per pack · 4.2% in the themed pack (Rare 7% per card)
• Bronze Reliquary: 0.78% per pack · 4.7% in the themed pack (Rare 8% per card)
• Silver Reliquary: 1.3% per pack · 7.9% in the themed pack (Rare 15% per card)
• Golden Reliquary: 2% per pack · 12% 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. Nile — Joshua J. Mark (World History Encyclopedia)
2. Egyptian Gods - The Complete List — Joshua J. Mark (World History Encyclopedia)