Paleozoic Anomalocaris

Xyz Effect Monster

Paleozoic Anomalocaris is a Xyz Effect Monster (WATER/Aqua, Rank 2) with 2400 ATK / 0 DEF. First printed in The Dark Illusion (2016).

Type: XYZ Monster
Attribute: WATER
Monster type: Aqua
Rank: 2
ATK / DEF: 2400 / 0
Archetype: Paleozoic
Banlist: Unlimited in the TCG, OCG, and Master Duel
TCG release: 2016-08-04
Printings: 3

Card text

3+ Level 2 monsters Unaffected by other monsters' effects. Once per turn, if a Trap(s) is sent from your Spell & Trap Zone to the GY (except during the Damage Step): You can excavate the top card of your Deck, and if it is a Trap, add it to your hand. Otherwise, send it to the GY. Once per turn, if this card has a Trap as material (Quick Effect): You can detach 1 material from this card, then target 1 card on the field; destroy it.

Approximate value

≈$0.22

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Printings & rarities

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Set	Set code	Rarity	Release	Price*
The Dark Illusion	TDIL-EN099	Super Rare	2016-08-04	$0.22
2017 Mega-Tin Mega Pack	MP17-EN126	Super Rare	2017-08-24	$0.22
2025 Mega-Pack Tin	MP25-EN137	Prismatic Secret Rare	2025-09-04	$0.22

*Approximate, from recent marketplace listings, not market values.