Forbidden (archetype)

"Forbidden", known as "Forbidden Holy" (じられた Kinjirareta) in the OCG, is a series of Quick-Play Spell Cards sharing similar artworks and effects. Their artworks all feature a white-clothed woman holding various items, in a place that appears to be "The Sanctuary in the Sky". The first member of the series ("Forbidden Chalice") was released in Raging Battle, then more members came in the Storm of Ragnarok and Abyss Rising sets.

So far, all the "Forbidden" cards focus on manipulating monsters' ATK points and card effects, either by granting monsters immunity or by negating their effects.

Trivia

 * Despite the Grecian theme and appearance of each of the cards' artwork, the inspiration behind the series could come from the 3 most notable holy relics in Christianity:


 * It is very likely that the woman featured in each card's artwork represents Pandora of Greek mythology.