Root that Drains Strength

The myth

One rule repeats across many Brazilian traditions: the forest has an owner, and you must ask permission. In folklore, the Caipora and the Curupira punish those who hunt too much, kill young animals or cut trees without need, while those who leave tobacco on a trunk and ask leave may receive help. Many Indigenous peoples have their own masters of animals and plants with whom one must negotiate. This ethic of respect, which limits what is taken from the forest, is also a way of caring for it. Root that Drains Strength is a MYTHENOR trap inspired by that rule.

Why it has this power

A common trap that zeroes the attacker's strength. When the opponent attacks, the attacking monster's ATK becomes 0 for that battle, and the blow loses all its force. If you are defending, the attacker may even be defeated by your defense. It is the root drinking the strength of whoever steps in without leave.

Did you know

The kapok tree, a giant of the Amazon, has buttress roots that can climb 12 to 15 meters up the trunk and spread up to 20 meters around it.

Connections

• In Yaraci, Forest Apprentice's deck

Where to get it

• Daily Offering: 0% per pack (Common 64% per card)
• Welcome Pack: 0.97% per pack (Common 70% per card)
• Traveler's Pack: 0.88% per pack · 5.2% in the themed pack (Common 64% per card)
• Bronze Reliquary: 0.86% per pack · 5.1% in the themed pack (Common 62% per card)
• Silver Reliquary: 0.67% per pack · 4% in the themed pack (Common 49% per card)
• Golden Reliquary: 0.46% per pack · 2.7% in the themed pack (Common 33% per card)
• Daily Showcase: Shows up on about 0.69% of days · 150 gold
• Craft with card dust: 40 dust
• Crossing of Myths: Can be offered as a reward during a crossing (the card stays in the crossing deck).

Sources

1. Caipora — Wikipédia
2. Curupira — Wikipedia
3. Ceiba pentandra — Wikipedia