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{{Infobox character
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| image name = Esper Roba.png
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| image = Esper Roba.png
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| en_name = Espa Roba
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| image caption =
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| ja_name = エスパー{{Ruby|絽|ろ}}{{Ruby|場|ば}}
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| english anime name = Espa Roba
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| romaji_name = Esupā Roba
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| english manga name = Esper Roba
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| ja_trans_name = Esper Roba
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| japanese name = エスパー絽場
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| ar_name = إسبا روبا
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| romaji name = Esupā Roba
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| anime_debut = {{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh!|054|ref}}
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| appears_in_anime = ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! (anime)|Yu-Gi-Oh!]]''
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| arabic name = إسبا روبا
  
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| manga debut = {{chapter|Yu-Gi-Oh! Duelist|91|ref}}
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| appears_in_gba = ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! Reshef of Destruction]]''
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| anime debut = {{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh!|058|ref}}
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|appears_in_nds = ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! Nightmare Troubadour]]''
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| appears_in_gamecube = ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! The Falsebound Kingdom]]''
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| video game debut =
 
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| appears manga = [[Yu-Gi-Oh! Duelist]]
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| gender = Male
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| appears anime = [[Yu-Gi-Oh! (second series anime)|Yu-Gi-Oh! (second series)]]
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| age = 15
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| appears video games =
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| blood_type = A
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| weight = 48 kg
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* [[Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories]]
  
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| height = 172 cm
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* [[Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories]]
  
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| birthdate = April 1
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* [[Yu-Gi-Oh! The Eternal Duelist Soul]]
  
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| relatives = Four unnamed younger brothers
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* [[Yu-Gi-Oh! The Sacred Cards]]
  
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| favorite_food = Pizza
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* [[Yu-Gi-Oh! Reshef of Destruction]]
  
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| least_favorite_food = Umeboshi
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* [[Yu-Gi-Oh! Nightmare Troubadour]]
  
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| tournament1 = [[Battle City]]
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* [[Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship Tournament 2004]]
  
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| result1 = Did not place
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* [[Yu-Gi-Oh! Worldwide Edition: Stairway to the Destined Duel]]
  
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| anime_deck = Psycho
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* [[Yu-Gi-Oh! The Falsebound Kingdom]]
  
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| gender = male
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| ntr_deck =
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| age = 15
  
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| blood type = A
  
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| weight = 48 kg
  
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| height = 172 cm
  
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| birthdate = April 1
  
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| relatives = Four unnamed younger brothers
  
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| favorite food = Pizza
  
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| least favorite food = Umeboshi
  
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| anime deck = Psycho
 
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| ntrdeck =
 
 
* Cyber Energy
  
* Cyber Energy
 
* ESP Deck
 
* ESP Deck
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| wc4deckdesc = Clairvoyance
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| wc4_deck = Clairvoyance
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| japanese voice = {{voice actors|ja|Maiko Itou}}
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| ja_voice = {{voice actors|ja|Maiko Itou}}
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| english voice = {{voice actors|en|Sebastian Arcelus|Chuck Powers|e2=(Singapore)}}
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| en_voice = {{voice actors|en|Sebastian Arcelus|Chuck Powers|e2=(Singapore)}}
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| de_voice = {{voice actors|de|Sven Plate}}
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}}
  
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|es_voice = Jesús Pinillos (Spain)}}
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'''Espa Roba''', known as '''Esper Roba''' in the Japanese version, is a [[Duelist]] who claims to have [[Wikipedia:Extrasensory perception|ESP]]. In reality he is a fraud who uses his younger brothers to spy on and reply back to him the cards in his opponent's [[hand]], thus allowing him to 'predict' the opponent's strategies almost before they perform them.
   
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==Design==
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'''Espa Roba''', known as '''Esper Roba''' in the manga and Japanese version, is a [[Duelist]] who claims to have [[Wikipedia:Extra-sensory perception|ESP]]. In reality he is a fraud who uses his younger brothers to spy on and reply back to him the cards in his opponent's [[hand]], thus allowing him to 'predict' the opponent's strategies almost before they perform them.
  
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===Voice and mannerisms===
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In the Singaporean English dub of the [[anime]], Espa Roba has a Spanish accent.
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===Etymology===
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Both his English and Japanese names are derived from [[wikipedia:Extrasensory perception|extrasensory perception]], or ESP for short.
   
 
==Biography==
  
==Biography==
 
[[File:Espa Roba lineart.jpg|thumb|left|Espa Roba linework.]]
  
[[File:Espa Roba lineart.jpg|thumb|left|Espa Roba linework.]]
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Espa made his first appearance in a cameo in battle city and has made several ever since.
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Espa made his first appearance in a cameo in Battle City and has made several ever since.
   
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Espa Roba is a young Duelist who entered [[Battle City]] to uphold his reputation and protect his younger brothers. He is first shown defeating [[Rex Raptor]] and taking "[[Serpent Night Dragon]]". Rex advises [[Joey Wheeler]] not to [[Duel]] Espa Roba on the grounds that his psychic abilities allow him to read all the cards in his hand. With an air of self-confidence, Joey accepts the Duel and begins.
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Espa was a young Duelist who entered [[Battle City]] to uphold his reputation and protect his younger brothers. He was first shown defeating [[Rex Raptor]] and taking "[[Serpent Night Dragon (anime)|Serpent Night Dragon]]". Rex advised [[Joey Wheeler]] not to [[Duel]] Espa on the grounds that his psychic abilities allowed him to read all the cards in his hand. With an air of self-confidence, Joey accepted the Duel.
   
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[[File:Yugioh058.jpg|thumb|left|Espa pretending to have a psychic vision.]]
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[[File:Yugioh episode 58.png|thumb|left|Espa pretending to have a psychic vision.]]
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Although Espa Roba initially gains an advantage due to the fact he knows what cards are in Joey's hand and on his [[Playing Field|field]], Joey infers what is happening and attempts to confuse his watchers from above by putting the cards "[[Skull Dice]]" and "[[Graceful Dice]]" close to each other in order to confuse Espa Roba.
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Although Espa initially gained an advantage due to the fact he knew what cards were in Joey's hand and on his [[field]], Joey inferred what was happening and attempted to confuse his watchers from above by putting the cards "[[Skull Dice (anime)|Skull Dice]]" and "[[Graceful Dice (anime)|Graceful Dice]]" close to each other.
   
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[[Mokuba Kaiba]] eventually discovers the source of Espa Roba's "psychic" abilities, his brothers spied upon Joey's hand from upon a high rise building. However, the brothers plead with Mokuba to let Espa Roba continue with the Duel, stating that he is a strong duelist despite his cheating ways.
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[[Mokuba Kaiba]] eventually discovered the source of Espa's "psychic" abilities; his brothers spied upon Joey's hand from upon a high rise building. However, the brothers pleaded with Mokuba to let Espa continue with the Duel, stating that he was a strong Duelist despite his cheating ways.
   
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The psychic front was to build an impression of an unbeatable duelist and thus deflect any abuse that was usually heaped upon Espa Roba and his brothers, they were heavily bullied due to being carnival folk before. To Mokuba, this situation paralleled his brotherly relationship with his older brother, [[Seto Kaiba|Seto]] and he let Espa Roba continue the duel. Due to this, Espa Roba's psychic reputation is tarnished, but he continues his duel with Joey nevertheless.
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The psychic front was to build an impression of an unbeatable Duelist and thus deflected any abuse that was usually heaped upon Espa and his brothers, they were heavily bullied due to being carnival folk before. To Mokuba, this situation paralleled his brotherly relationship with his older brother, [[Seto Kaiba|Seto]] and he let Espa continue the Duel. Due to this, Espa's psychic reputation was tarnished, but he continued his Duel with Joey nevertheless.
   
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[[File:Espa last scene.jpg|thumb|Espa appearing to challenge [[Mako Tsunami]] to a Duel.]]
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<div style="float:right">[[File:Espa last scene.jpg|thumb|Espa appearing to challenge [[Mako Tsunami]] to a Duel]]</div>
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Espa Roba eventually [[Summon]]s "[[Jinzo]]", who severely crippled Joey's overall strategy. However, he underestimated Joey and his deck and this lead to his ultimate defeat. Finally, Joey [[activate]]d "[[Roulette Spider]]" which forced "Jinzo" to [[attack]] a random card on the field, "Jinzo" attacked "[[Reflect Bounder]]", who then reflected the assault back on "Jinzo", [[destroy]]ing them both and Espa Roba loses the Duel. He became a laughing stock.
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Espa eventually [[Summon]]ed "[[Jinzo (anime)|Jinzo]]", who severely crippled Joey's overall strategy. Finally, Joey [[activate]]d "[[Roulette Spider (anime)|Roulette Spider]]" which forced "Jinzo" to [[attack]] a random card on the field, "Jinzo" attacked "[[Reflect Bounder (anime)|Reflect Bounder]]", who then reflected the assault back on "Jinzo", [[destroy]]ing them both, causing Espa to lose the Duel.
   
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Due to the Battle City regulations, Espa Roba forfeited his rarest card, "Jinzo", to Joey upon his defeat and commented that he was ready to stand up for his brothers without cheating.
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Due to the Battle City regulations, Espa forfeited his rarest card, "Jinzo", to Joey upon his defeat and commented that he was ready to stand up for his brothers without cheating.
   
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He is later seen observing the semifinal match between Yugi and Kaiba in Domino City amongst other duelists.
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He was later seen observing the semifinal match between Yugi and Kaiba in Domino City amongst other Duelists.
   
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He makes a cameo in the Japanese epilogue, appearing to challenge [[Mako Tsunami]] to a Duel.
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Espa made a cameo in the Japanese epilogue, appearing to challenge [[Mako Tsunami]] to a Duel.
   
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===Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's===
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In ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]]'', a parody of him named Esper Rouba is listed as one the duelists defeated by [[Hunter Pace]]. <ref>{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|01|ref}}</ref>
  
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In ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]]'', a parody of him named [[Esper Rouba]] is listed as one the Duelists defeated by [[Hunter Pace]].<ref>{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's|1|ref}}</ref>
   
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==Other appearances==
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==Voice/Mannerisms==
  
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<gallery>
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In the Singaporean English dub of the [[anime]], Espa Roba has a Spanish or Hispanic accent.
  
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Esper manga portal.png | [[Esper Roba (manga)]]
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Espa Roba-WC4.png | [[Espa Roba (World Championship)|Espa Roba (''Duel Monsters'' and ''World Championship'')]]
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Espa Roba-DDM.png | [[Espa Roba (DDM)|Espa Roba (''Dungeon Dice Monsters'')]]
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EspaRoba-DULI.png | [[Espa Roba (Duel Links)|Espa Roba (''Duel Links'')]]
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</gallery>
   
 
==Deck==
  
==Deck==
 
===Anime===
  
===Anime===
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Espa Roba plays a '''Psycho Deck''', relying on [[Machine]]-[[Type]] monsters and Magic and Trap cards that allow him to manipulate enemy monsters. His key card is "[[Jinzo (anime)|Jinzo]]", which he strengthens with "[[Amplifier (anime)|Amplifier]]".
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{| style="float:right;" border="1" width="30%"
  
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! colspan="3" style="background: #00FF00; text-align: center;" | Record
  
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|-
  
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| '''Opponent(s)''' || '''Episode(s)''' || '''Outcome'''
  
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|-
  
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| [[Rex Raptor]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! - Episode 058|58]] || Win
  
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|-
  
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| [[Joey Wheeler]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! - Episode 058|58]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! - Episode 059|59]] || Lose
  
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|-
  
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| [[Mako Tsunami]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! - Episode 224|224]] || Not shown
  
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|}
  
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Espa Roba plays a '''Psychic Deck''', relying on [[Machine]]-[[Type]] monsters and Magic and Trap cards that allow him to manipulate enemy monsters. His key card is "[[Jinzo]]", which he strengthens with "[[Amplifier]]".
  
   
 
{{Decklist
  
{{Decklist
 
|normal monsters =
  
|normal monsters =
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* [[Cyber Raider]]<ref group=Notes name=asnormal>This card was played as a [[Normal Monster]]. It is an [[Effect Monster]] in the [[TCG]]/[[OCG]].</ref>
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* [[Cyber Raider (anime)|Cyber Raider]]<ref group=Notes name=asnormal>This card was played as a [[Normal Monster]]. It is an [[Effect Monster]] in the ''[[TCG]]''/''[[OCG]]''.</ref>
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* [[Serpent Night Dragon]]<ref group=Notes name=rex>He wins this card from [[Rex Raptor]] during [[Yu-Gi-Oh! - Episode 058|episode 58]], though it's unknown if he put it in his [[Main Deck|Deck]] afterwards.</ref>
  
 
|effect monsters =
  
|effect monsters =
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* [[Jinzo]]
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* [[Jinzo (anime)|Jinzo]]
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* [[Reflect Bounder (anime)|Reflect Bounder]]
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* [[The Fiend Megacyber (anime)|The Fiend Megacyber]]
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|spells =
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* [[Amplifier (anime)|Amplifier]]
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* [[Mesmeric Control (anime)|Mesmeric Control]]
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|traps =
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* [[Mind Control (anime)|Mind Control]]<ref group=Notes name=spellastrap>This card was played as a [[Trap Card]]. It is a [[Spell Card]] in the ''[[TCG]]''/''[[OCG]]''.</ref>
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}}
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===Video games===
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====Dark Duel Stories (Duel Monsters III: Tri-Holy God Advent)====
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{{Decklist
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|normal monsters =
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* [[Bat]] x3
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* [[Blast Juggler]] x3
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* [[Cyber Raider]]
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* [[The Fiend Megacyber]]
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* [[Jinzo]]
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* [[Jinzo 7|Jinzo #7]] x3
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* [[Mech Mole Zombie]] x3
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* [[Mega Thunderball]] x3
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* [[Psychic Kappa]] x3
 
* [[Reflect Bounder]]
  
* [[Reflect Bounder]]
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* [[Swordsman from a Distant Land|Swordsman from a Foreign Land]] x3
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|effect monsters =
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* [[Electric Lizard]] x3
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|magic =
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* [[Hinotama]] x3
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* [[Invigoration]] x3
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* [[Machine Conversion Factory]] x3
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* [[Red Medicine]] x3
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}}
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====Duel Monsters 4: Battle of Great Duelist====
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{{Decklist
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|normal monsters =
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* [[Bat]] x3
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* [[Hane-Hane]] x3
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* [[Jinzo]]
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* [[Jinzo 7|Jinzo #7]] x3
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* [[Mech Mole Zombie]] x3
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* [[Mechanical Ninja - Raikoh]] x3
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* [[Karakuri Spider|Mechanical Spider]] x3
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* [[Sonic Jammer]] x3
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* [[Soul Scissors]] x3
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* [[Southern Ocean Diabolos]]
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* [[Steel Scorpion]] x3
 
* [[The Fiend Megacyber]]
  
* [[The Fiend Megacyber]]
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|effect monsters =
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* [[Monster Eye]] x3
 
|magic =
  
|magic =
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* [[Amplifier]]
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* [[Brain Control]]
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* [[Mesmeric Control]]
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* [[Hinotama]] x3
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* [[Red Medicine]] x3
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}}
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====The Sacred Cards (Duel Monsters 7: The Duelcity Legend)====
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{{Decklist
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|normal monsters =
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* [[Bat]] x3
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* [[Hane-Hane]] x3
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* [[Jinzo 7|Jinzo #7]] x3
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* [[Kattapillar]] x3
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* [[LaLa Li-Oon]] x3
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* [[Lightning Conger]] x3
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* [[Magician of Faith]] x3
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* [[Steel Scorpion]] x3
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* [[Swordsman from a Distant Land|Swordsman from a Foreign Land]] x3
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* [[The Unhappy Maiden]] x3
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* [[Thunder Kid|Kaminarikozou]] x3
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* [[Zone Eater]] x3
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|effect monsters =
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* [[Jinzo]]
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|magic =
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* [[The Inexperienced Spy]] x3
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}}
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====Duel Monsters 8: Reshef of Destruction====
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{{Decklist|First Deck
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|normal monsters =
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* [[Cannon Soldier]] x3
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* [[Cyber Raider]] x3
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* [[Gate Sword]]
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* [[Gradius]] x3
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* [[Ground Attacker Bugroth]] x3
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* [[Oscillo Hero]] x3
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* [[The Fiend Megacyber]]
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* [[The Last Warrior from Another Planet]] x3
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* [[UFO Turtle]] x3
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|effect monsters =
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* [[Jinzo]]
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|magic =
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* [[Beckon to Darkness]] x3
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* [[Brain Control]]
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* [[Cyclon Laser]] x3
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* [[Machine Conversion Factory]] x3
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* [[The Inexperienced Spy]] x3
 
|traps =
  
|traps =
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* [[Infinite Dismissal]] x3
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* [[Mind Control]]<ref group=Notes name=spellastrap>This card was played as a [[Trap Card]]. It is a [[Spell Card]] in the TCG/OCG.</ref>
  
 
}}
  
}}
   
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{{Decklist|Second Deck
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===Video games===
  
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|normal monsters =
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====World Championship Tournament 2004====
  
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* [[Amphibious Bugroth]] x2
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{{Decklist|World Championship Tournament 2004 Deck
  
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* [[Axe Raider]] x2
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* [[Cyber Falcon]] x3
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* [[Cyber Raider]] x2
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* [[Gradius]] x2
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* [[Ground Attacker Bugroth]] x2
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* [[Guardian of the Throne Room]] x3
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* [[Mechanicalchaser]] x2
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* [[Reflect Bounder]] x2
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* [[The Fiend Megacyber]] x2
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|magic =
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* [[Brain Control]]
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* [[Cyclon Laser]] x3
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* [[Machine Conversion Factory]] x3
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* [[Swords of Revealing Light]] x3
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|traps =
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* [[Acid Trap Hole]] x3
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}}
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{{Decklist|Third Deck (Imposter)
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|normal monsters =
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* [[Amphibious Bugroth]] x3
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* [[Cannon Soldier]] x3
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* [[D.D. Warrior|Dimensional Warrior]] x3
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* [[Fiend Sword]] x3
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* [[Gate Sword]] x3
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* [[Ground Attacker Bugroth]] x3
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* [[Guardian of the Throne Room]] x3
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* [[Holograh]] x2
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* [[Kojikocy]] x3
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* [[Oscillo Hero]] x3
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* [[Stuffed Animal]] x3
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|magic =
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* [[Goblin's Secret Remedy]]
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* [[Legendary Sword]]
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* [[Ookazi]]
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* [[Sogen]]
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* [[Sword of Dark Destruction]]
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* [[Swords of Revealing Light]]
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|traps =
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* [[Acid Trap Hole]] x2
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}}
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====World Championship 2004 Deck====
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Espa's Decks usually focus on Summoning "[[Jinzo]]".
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{{Decklist
 
|normal monsters =
  
|normal monsters =
 
* [[Fire Eye]]
  
* [[Fire Eye]]
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* [[Ocubeam]]
  
* [[Ocubeam]]
 
* [[Rainbow Marine Mermaid]]
  
* [[Rainbow Marine Mermaid]]
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* [[Rock Ogre Grotto #2]]
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* [[Rock Ogre Grotto 2|Rock Ogre Grotto #2]]
 
* [[Ryu-Ran]]
  
* [[Ryu-Ran]]
 
* [[Sleeping Lion]]
  
* [[Sleeping Lion]]
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* [[Light of Intervention]] x3
  
* [[Light of Intervention]] x3
 
* [[Shadow of Eyes]] x3
  
* [[Shadow of Eyes]] x3
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}}
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====The Dawn of Destiny====
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{{Decklist
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|normal monsters =
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* [[Ancient Sorcerer]]
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* [[Giant Soldier of Stone]] x3
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* [[Ill Witch]]
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* [[LaMoon]] x2
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* [[Leo Wizard]]
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* [[The Illusory Gentleman]]
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* [[The Judgement Hand]] x3
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* [[Neo the Magic Swordsman]]
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* [[Rock Spirit]]
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* [[Sorcerer of the Doomed]]
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* [[Spirit of the Winds]] x2
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* [[Spirit of the Mountain]] x2
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|effect monsters =
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* [[Jinzo]]
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* [[Maha Vailo]] x3
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|spells =
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* [[Axe of Despair]] x2
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* [[Black Pendant]] x2
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* [[Change of Heart]]
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* [[Dark Hole]]
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* [[Harpie's Feather Duster]]
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* [[Horn of the Unicorn]]
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* [[Monster Reborn]]
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* [[Mystical Space Typhoon]] x2
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* [[Raigeki]]
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* [[Snatch Steal]]
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* [[Sword of Deep-Seated]] x2
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* [[Swords of Revealing Light]]
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* [[Tribute to the Doomed]] x2
 
}}
  
}}
   
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* [[The Eye of Truth]] x2
  
* [[The Eye of Truth]] x2
 
}}
  
}}
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==Duels==
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{| class="wikitable card-list"
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|-
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! Opponent(s) || Episode(s) || Outcome(s)
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|-
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| [[Rex Raptor]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! - Episode 058|58]] || Win
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|-
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| [[Joey Wheeler]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! - Episode 058|58]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! - Episode 059|59]] || Lose
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|-
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| [[Mako Tsunami]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! - Episode 224|224]] || Not shown
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|}
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==References==
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<references />
   
 
==Notes==
  
==Notes==
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<references group=Notes/>
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<references group="Notes" />
   
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{{Characters/ssa}}
  
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Revision as of 04:11, 7 December 2017

Espa Roba, known as Esper Roba in the Japanese version, is a Duelist who claims to have ESP. In reality he is a fraud who uses his younger brothers to spy on and reply back to him the cards in his opponent's hand, thus allowing him to 'predict' the opponent's strategies almost before they perform them.

Design

Voice and mannerisms

In the Singaporean English dub of the anime, Espa Roba has a Spanish accent.

Etymology

Both his English and Japanese names are derived from extrasensory perception, or ESP for short.

Biography

Espa Roba lineart

Espa Roba linework.

Espa made his first appearance in a cameo in Battle City and has made several ever since.

Espa was a young Duelist who entered Battle City to uphold his reputation and protect his younger brothers. He was first shown defeating Rex Raptor and taking "Serpent Night Dragon". Rex advised Joey Wheeler not to Duel Espa on the grounds that his psychic abilities allowed him to read all the cards in his hand. With an air of self-confidence, Joey accepted the Duel.

Yugioh episode 58

Espa pretending to have a psychic vision.

Although Espa initially gained an advantage due to the fact he knew what cards were in Joey's hand and on his field, Joey inferred what was happening and attempted to confuse his watchers from above by putting the cards "Skull Dice" and "Graceful Dice" close to each other.

Mokuba Kaiba eventually discovered the source of Espa's "psychic" abilities; his brothers spied upon Joey's hand from upon a high rise building. However, the brothers pleaded with Mokuba to let Espa continue with the Duel, stating that he was a strong Duelist despite his cheating ways.

The psychic front was to build an impression of an unbeatable Duelist and thus deflected any abuse that was usually heaped upon Espa and his brothers, they were heavily bullied due to being carnival folk before. To Mokuba, this situation paralleled his brotherly relationship with his older brother, Seto and he let Espa continue the Duel. Due to this, Espa's psychic reputation was tarnished, but he continued his Duel with Joey nevertheless.

Espa last scene

Espa appearing to challenge Mako Tsunami to a Duel

Espa eventually Summoned "Jinzo", who severely crippled Joey's overall strategy. Finally, Joey activated "Roulette Spider" which forced "Jinzo" to attack a random card on the field, "Jinzo" attacked "Reflect Bounder", who then reflected the assault back on "Jinzo", destroying them both, causing Espa to lose the Duel.

Due to the Battle City regulations, Espa forfeited his rarest card, "Jinzo", to Joey upon his defeat and commented that he was ready to stand up for his brothers without cheating.

He was later seen observing the semifinal match between Yugi and Kaiba in Domino City amongst other Duelists.

Espa made a cameo in the Japanese epilogue, appearing to challenge Mako Tsunami to a Duel.

Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's

In Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's, a parody of him named Esper Rouba is listed as one the Duelists defeated by Hunter Pace.[1]

Other appearances

Deck

Anime

Espa Roba plays a Psycho Deck, relying on Machine-Type monsters and Magic and Trap cards that allow him to manipulate enemy monsters. His key card is "Jinzo", which he strengthens with "Amplifier".

Deck


Video games

Dark Duel Stories (Duel Monsters III: Tri-Holy God Advent)

Deck


Duel Monsters 4: Battle of Great Duelist

Deck


The Sacred Cards (Duel Monsters 7: The Duelcity Legend)

Deck
Magic & Traps


Duel Monsters 8: Reshef of Destruction

First Deck


Second Deck


Third Deck (Imposter)


World Championship 2004 Deck

Espa's Decks usually focus on Summoning "Jinzo".

Deck


The Dawn of Destiny

Deck


Nightmare Troubadour

Decks
Cyber Energy


ESP Deck


Deck Recipe
Cosmic Energy


Duels

Opponent(s) Episode(s) Outcome(s)
Rex Raptor 58 Win
Joey Wheeler 58-59 Lose
Mako Tsunami 224 Not shown

References

  1. ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's episode 1: "On Your Mark, Get Set, DUEL!"

Notes

  1. ↑ This card was played as a Normal Monster. It is an Effect Monster in the TCG/OCG.
  2. ↑ This card was played as a Trap Card. It is a Spell Card in the TCG/OCG.
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Industrial Illusions
Legendary Heroes
Ishtar family
Rare Hunters
Doma
Atlantis
Tournament Duelists
Ancient Egypt
Monster ka
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Other Duelists
Antagonists
  • Noah Kaiba
  • Gozaburo Kaiba
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  • Yami Marik
The Big Five
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Anime appearances
Yu-Gi-Oh! (anime) +
Arabic name
إسبا روبا +
Blood type
A +
English name
Espa Roba +
Gender
Male +
Height
172 cm (1.72 m, 5.643 ft, 67.717 in) +
Japanese translated name
Esper Roba +
NTR Deck
Cyber Energy +  and ESP Deck +
Video game appearances
Yu-Gi-Oh! Reshef of Destruction +, Yu-Gi-Oh! The Falsebound Kingdom +  and Yu-Gi-Oh! Nightmare Troubadour +
WC4 Deck
Clairvoyance +
Weight
48 kg (105.822 lb) +