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#5: Change of Heart
First TCG release: Starter Deck Yugi (2002-03-29); Metal Raiders (2002-06-26)



The last of the POWER 5 on the list and time has been kind to its legacy. Its really proved itself as (iirc) it has never been allowed again in official play after being placed on the forbidden list. Monster Reborn and Dark Hole have bounced around and even Raigeki has come off the list because its impact is just not as powerful as it once was. Change of Hearts (and Pots) power however, grows with the powercreep and will likely never again see the light of official play again. Its just so good. Unlike other cards that have similar effects (Brain Control cost of 800, has to be face up, Mind Control cannot attack or be tributed) it has no cost and no limitations. You can literally take any monster your opponent has and do whatever you want. Whatever.

Even if we were judging on art alone, it would still be up this high. The detail on both wings, the duality aspect, the heart, the way the background glows. It really makes me sad that Pot of Greed wasnt a foil along with it so they could stand side by side shining together.