Living Obsidian Barrier

The myth

The Living Obsidian Barrier is a trap MYTHENOR created, part of the Necropolis's obsidian and lapis identity. The idea of a barrier that protects against attack echoes a famous moment in Egyptian myth: every night, as the sun's barque crossed the underworld, Apophis hypnotized Ra and his crew with his stare. Only Set resisted the serpent's deadly gaze and drove it back with a great spear. The game's barrier is that steady point that refuses to be overpowered.

Why it has this power

An uncommon defensive trap: when an opponent's monster attacks, the attack is negated. The black stone grows faster than the blade. It has the same effect as the Shield of the Silent Jackal, letting you carry two identical protections in your deck.

Did you know

In the version cited by World History Encyclopedia, Set was the only one aboard the solar barque who resisted the hypnotic stare of Apophis.

Connections

• In Sethis, Novice Sentinel's deck
• In Captain Amunet's deck
• In Oracle Bakenra's deck
• In High Priest Khaymet's deck
• In Merytamun, the Last Sentinel's deck

Where to get it

• Daily Offering: 0.45% per pack (Uncommon 33% per card)
• Welcome Pack: 1.1% per pack (Uncommon 30% per card)
• Traveler's Pack: 0.96% per pack · 5.6% in the themed pack (Uncommon 29% per card)
• Bronze Reliquary: 0.94% per pack · 5.5% in the themed pack (Uncommon 29% per card)
• Silver Reliquary: 0.96% per pack · 5.6% in the themed pack (Uncommon 33% per card)
• Golden Reliquary: 0.94% per pack · 5.5% in the themed pack (Uncommon 35% per card)
• Daily Showcase: Shows up on about 0.98% of days · 400 gold
• Craft with card dust: 100 dust
• Crossing of Myths: Can be offered as a reward during a crossing (the card stays in the crossing deck).

Sources

1. Set (Egyptian God) — Joshua J. Mark (World History Encyclopedia)