Curse of the Violated Tomb

The myth

Violating a tomb was a serious crime in Egypt, because it threatened the eternal life of the dead. Even so, robberies happened: at Deir el-Medina, royal tomb workers confessed to stealing amulets and gold from the tomb of Pharaoh Sobekemsaf II. The idea of a curse punishing every intruder became famous in the twentieth century, when the press blamed Lord Carnarvon's death in 1923 on the opening of Tutankhamun's tomb. Curse of the Violated Tomb is a MYTHENOR trap that plays with that legend.

Why it has this power

An uncommon trap: when an opponent's monster attacks, its ATK drops to zero in that battle. Whoever enters uninvited leaves without strength. It has the same effect as the Seal that Drains Strength and protects high-defense undead and machines very well.

Did you know

World History Encyclopedia notes that most of the people involved in excavating Tutankhamun's tomb lived for many years.

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. Deir el-Medina — Joshua J. Mark (World History Encyclopedia)
2. Tutankhamun — Joshua J. Mark (World History Encyclopedia)