[Beast/Effect]
ATK/1,200 DEF/2,000
At the end of the Battle Phase, if this card battled: You can shuffle this card into the Deck; Special Summon 1 “Gladiator Beast” monster from your Deck, except “Gladiator Beast Gistel”. You can only use each of the following effects of “Gladiator Beast Gistel” once per turn. You can reveal this card and 1 “Gladiator Beast” monster in your hand; Special Summon both. If this card is Special Summoned by the effect of a “Gladiator Beast” monster: You can add 1 “Gladiator” Spell/Trap from your Deck to your hand.
Gladiator Beast Gistel is a stellar card for Gladiator Beast. This effect monster sets the deck for success. The consistency and synergy from this card elevates the deck. It provides spells and traps from the deck. It enables fusion summons and link summons.
Sets:
| Release Date | Set Number | Set | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01-23-2025 | SUDA-EN017 | Supreme Darkness | Super Rare |
First Effect:
Gladiator Beast Gistel can return to the deck and you may special summon a Gladiator Beast with a different names from the deck. This is a standard effect for Gladiator Beast. You can switch monsters for the best card for the current state of the game and opponent.
For instance, Gladiator Beast Gistel and Gladiator Beast Augustus are a great pair for this effect. They complement each other’s effects. You may return Gladiator Beast Gistel to the deck, and special summon Gladiator Beast Augustus from the deck. In addition, Gladiator Beast Augustus special summons a Gladiator Beast in defense position from the hand. Your field now has monsters for materials for special summons from the extra deck.
Second Effect:
Gladiator Beast Gistel special summons itself and another Gladiator Beast from the hand. This effect provides two monsters without a cost. This effect sets up combos with other monsters and enables special summons for Gladiator Beast from the extra deck.
Furthermore, many Gladiator Beasts have synergy with Gladiator Beast Gistel. Monsters in the archetype have effects when you place them on the field. You can expand your advantage.
For instance, Gladiator Beast Gistel and Gladiator Beast Equeste are a dynamic duo. Gladiator Beast Equeste may add one card with Gladiator Beast in its name from the graveyard to the hand. You gain a new monster on the field and a new card from the graveyard.
In addition, Gladiator Beast Gistel opens opportunities for the extra deck. Your field has two monsters for materials. You have options for a fusion summon or a link summon.
Third Effect:
Gladiator Beast Gistel adds one spell or trap with Gladiator in its name from the deck when you special summon this effect monster. Gladiator Beast Gistel also activates its effect when it special summons itself to the field with its second effect. You are gaining a free spell or trap from the deck.
Furthermore, Gladiator Beast Gistel adds consistency to the deck. Gladiator has many useful spells and traps. You can set up the field with these cards.
For instance, Gladiator Beast Charge is a useful trap in decks wit Gladiator Beast. This trap destroys the opponent’s cards up to the number of your Gladiator Beasts with different names. Gladiator Beast Gistel adds this trap to the hand, and sets up its effect because this effect monster special summons itself and another monster on the field.
Add these spells and traps from the deck to the hand!
- Gladiator Beast Charge
- Gladiator Proving Ground
- Gladiator’s Return
Extra Deck Material:
Gladiator Beast Gistel is material for the Gladiator Beast in the extra deck. This effect monster can be used for fusion summons and link summons. You can easily perform these summons due to Gladiator Beast Gistel’s second effect.
Gladiator Beast Gistel quickly enables link summons. Gladiator Beast Dragases and Gladiator Beast Dareios require two Gladiator Beasts for materials. They have simple requirements. Gladiator Beast Gistel special summons itself and another Gladiator Beast. You meet the conditions for the link summon of Gladiator Beast Dragases or Gladiator Beast Dareios.
In addition, Gladiator Beast Gistel enables fusion summons. Gladiator Beast uses contact fusion instead of Polymerization. You only need the monsters on the field.
For instance, Gladiator Beast Gistel and Gladiator Beast Bestiari can special summon Gladiator Beast Gyzarus. You can successfully do this fusion summon on your first turn. You can consistently perform this fusion summon. Gladiator Beast Gistel special summons itself and Gladiator Beast Bestiari on the field. Both cards on the field. Then, you may fusion summon Gladiator Beast Gyzarus.
Use Gladiator Beast Gistel as materials for monster from the extra deck!
- Gladiator Beast Dareios
- Gladiator Beast Dragases
- Gladiator Beast Gyzarus
Support:
Gladiator Beast has a large library of support for Gladiator Beast Gistel. Many cards in the archetype have synergy with this effect monster. The archetype searches for this card. Many cards can special summon this effect monster on the field.
Many cards from Gladiator Beast can search for Gladiator Beast Gistel. You want this card in your hand for its second effect. Flavian – Colosseum of the Gladiator Beasts and Gladiator Proving Ground add Gladiator Beast Gistel from the deck to the hand. These cards provide consistent access to this effect monster.
Play these cards with Gladiator Beast Gistel!
- Flavian – Colosseum of the Gladiator Beasts
- Gladiator Proving Ground
- Gladiator’s Return
Card Rating:
Overall, Gladiator Beast Gistel is stellar effect monster for Gladiator Beast. This card adds consistency to the deck. It creates combos when its special summons a fellow Gladiator Beast from the hand. This card enables special summons for monsters the extra deck. It also adds a spell or trap from the deck to the hand. Therefore, I recommend playing three copies of Gladiator Beast Gistel in your deck.
Card Rating: 4.0 out of 5.0 stars
