ZW -

"ZW -", short for "Zexal Weapon" ( Zearu Wepon), is an archetype of cards used by Yuma Tsukumo and Astral in Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL anime which are created by the power of ZEXAL through the Shining Draw.

The archetype act as support cards for "Number 39: Utopia" and its evolved forms. "ZW -" monsters can be equipped to "Utopia" from the hand and/or field. They grant "Utopia" an increase in ATK or DEF as well as new effects.

Each "ZW -" card is created for a specific challenge Yuma must overcome. "ZW - Unicorn Spear" was created in order to counter the banishing effect of "Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon". "ZW - Phoenix Bow" was created to overcome the invincible "Number 6: Chronomaly Atlandis". "ZW - Lightning Blade", "ZW - Tornado Bringer", and "ZW - Leo Arms" were created to defeat Vetrix's unbeatable "Number 69: Heraldry God - Coat of Arms". "ZW - Ultimate Shield" then was created to take down Vector's destruction-defying "Number 92: Heart-eartH Dragon". Finally, "ZW - Eagle Claw" was formed to counter Alit's numerous usage of Counter Trap Cards.

In the OCG and TCG, the first two "ZW -" monsters ("Unicorn Spear" and "Phoenix Bow") specifically can only equip to "Number C39: Utopia Ray". In Cosmo Blazer, newer "ZW -" monsters can equip to any "Utopia" monster, meaning they can be used with either the original "Number 39: Utopia", the upgraded "Number C39: Utopia Ray", or the stronger "Number C39: Utopia Ray V".

Each individual "ZW -" is Side-Unique.

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The "ZW -" monsters are based off of both mythical beasts and weapons.