ZW -

ZW -
ＺＷ「ゼアル・ウェポン」 (Zearu Wepon)
"Utopia Ray" wielding "Lightning Blade" and "Tornado Bringer".
Translation	Zeal Weapon
Other names
Chinese	ZW
French	ZW -
German	ZW -
Italian	ZW -
Korean	2=ZW 「제알 웨폰」 Jeal Wepon (romanized) Translation: Zeal Weapon
Portuguese	ZW -
Spanish	ZW -
Sets
Sets	Order of Chaos Return of the Duelist Cosmo Blazer Judgment of the Light Legacy of the Valiant Lightning Overdrive
Sets	Order of Chaos Return of the Duelist Cosmo Blazer Judgment of the Light Legacy of the Valiant Lightning Overdrive
TCG Sets	Super Starter: V for Victory Super Starter Power-Up Pack Star Pack 2014 Primal Origin The New Challengers King's Court OTS Tournament Pack 17 Brothers of Legend 2022 Tin of the Pharaoh's Gods
TCG Sets	Super Starter: V for Victory Super Starter Power-Up Pack Star Pack 2014 Primal Origin The New Challengers King's Court OTS Tournament Pack 17 Brothers of Legend 2022 Tin of the Pharaoh's Gods
OCG Sets	Starter Deck 2013 Starter Deck 2013 Enhancement Pack Weekly Shōnen Jump 2013, Issue 36 promotional card V Jump Edition 10 Tournament Pack 2021 Vol.1 Animation Chronicle 2021 Structure Deck: Overlay Universe Quarter Century Chronicle side:Unity
OCG Sets	Starter Deck 2013 Starter Deck 2013 Enhancement Pack Weekly Shōnen Jump 2013, Issue 36 promotional card V Jump Edition 10 Tournament Pack 2021 Vol.1 Animation Chronicle 2021 Structure Deck: Overlay Universe Quarter Century Chronicle side:Unity
Korea-Only Sets	Premium Pack Vol.9 Premium Pack Vol.10 Advanced Event Pack 2021 Vol.1 Version 1 Advanced Event Pack 2021 Vol.1 Version 2
Korea-Only Sets	Premium Pack Vol.9 Premium Pack Vol.10 Advanced Event Pack 2021 Vol.1 Version 1 Advanced Event Pack 2021 Vol.1 Version 2
Appearances
Anime appearances	Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL
Anime appearances	Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL
Manga appearances	Yu-Gi-Oh! D Team ZEXAL
Manga appearances	Yu-Gi-Oh! D Team ZEXAL
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"ZW -", short for "ZEXAL Weapon" (ＺＷ (ゼアル・ウェポン) Zearu Wepon), is an archetype of monsters with various Attributes (primarily LIGHT) and Types (primarily Beast) used by Yuma Tsukumo and Astral in Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL, created through the power of ZEXAL via the Shining Draw. All ZW - act as support cards for "Number 39: Utopia" and its evolved forms. "ZW -" monsters can be equipped to "Utopia" monsters from the hand or field. They grant "Utopia" monsters an increase in ATK or DEF, as well as new effects.

Design

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

Story

"ZEXAL Weapons" debuted during Yuma and Astral's Duel against Kite Tenjo within the Pocket Dimension of the Emperor's Key, being created through a Shining Draw using the ZEXAL power. Each "ZW -" card is created to help Yuma and Astral overcome an opponent's monster they can't otherwise defeat. "ZW - Unicorn Spear" was the first ZEXAL weapon to be created in order to counter the banishing effect of "Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon" and defeat Kite. It destroyed "Galaxy-Eyes", but Kite forced a draw.

During their Duel with Trey, "ZW - Phoenix Bow" was created to inflict damage to Trey, which the effects of "Number 6: Chronomaly Atlandis" made near impossible otherwise.

Later on, in the WDC final, "ZW - Lightning Blade", "ZW - Tornado Bringer", and "ZW - Leo Arms" were created to allow "Number C39: Utopia Ray" fight Vetrix's seemingly unbeatable "Number 69: Heraldry Crest" on equal footing. "ZW - Ultimate Shield" then was created to turn the table on Dr. Faker/Vector's destruction-defying "Number 92: Heart-eartH Dragon" in the final battle.

In the Barian Invasion arc, "ZW - Eagle Claw" was formed to counter Alito's numerous usage of Counter Trap Cards. After that, "ZW - Asura Blow" and "ZW - Sleipnir Mail" were created to counter Number 96's array of "Number C" monsters.

When Dueling against Shark/Nash for the final time, "ZW - Sylphid Wing" was created and used along with "Double or Nothing!" in a final attempt to defeat "CXyz Barian Hope". By using its effect to allow "Utopia" to stop its own attack, Yuma prevented "Utopia" from triggering "Glory of the Seven Emperors" and won the Duel. No more "ZW -" were created after this; but two "ZS" (Zexal Servers) were created prior to the Duel between Yuma and Nash: "ZS - Vanish Sage" and "ZS - Ouroboros Sage".

DZW - Dark ZEXAL Weapon

During the Battle of Sargasso, when ZEXAL was thrown into an alternate form caused by the darkness within Astral, and the subsequent initiation of ZEXAL and resulted in Dark ZEXAL, Astral performed a Dark Draw resulting in the creation of a "DZW -".

Currently, the only "DZW" is "Chimera Clad", which was created to grant "Utopia Ray V" the ability to prevent itself from being destroyed in battle, as well as doubling its ATK and allowing it to attack again. It is highly unlikely anymore "DZW" will ever be created, as the conditions for Dark ZEXAL have been permanently undone.

Members

ZW -	Origin
	Mythical beast	Weapon
Asura Strike	Asura	Gauntlet
Chimera Clad	Chimera	Cloth/Scythe
Dragonic Halberd	Dragon	Halberd
Eagle Claw	Gandaberunda	Claws
Fenrir Sword	Fenrir	Sword
Lightning Blade	White Tiger
Tornado Bringer	Chinese/Oriental dragon
Leo Arms	Leo	Armor
Pegasus Twin Saber	Pegasus	Saber
Phoenix Bow	Phoenix	Bow
Sleipnir Mail	Sleipnir	Mail/Steed
Sylphid Wing	Sylph	Wings
Ultimate Shield	Black Tortoise	Shield
Unicorn Spear	Unicorn	Spear

Recommended cards

Recommended Cards

Monsters

Effect Monsters

• DZW - Chimera Clad
• SZW - Fenrir Sword
• ZS - Armed Sage
• ZS - Ascended Sage
• ZW - Asura Strike
• ZW - Eagle Claw
• ZW - Lightning Blade
• ZW - Pegasus Twin Saber
• ZW - Phoenix Bow
• ZW - Sleipnir Mail
• ZW - Tornado Bringer
• ZW - Ultimate Shield
• ZW - Unicorn Spear
• Blackwing - Zephyros the Elite
• Doggy Diver
• Goblindbergh
• Kagetokage
• Photon Thrasher
• Sacred Crane
• Star Drawing
• Summoner Monk
• Tin Goldfish

Extra Deck

Xyz Monsters

• Ultimate Dragonic Utopia Ray
• Ultimate Leo Utopia Ray
• ZS - Utopic Sage
• ZW - Dragonic Halberd
• ZW - Leo Arms
• Number 39: Utopia
• Number 39: Utopia Beyond
• Number 39: Utopia Double
• Number C39: Utopia Ray
• Number C39: Utopia Ray V
• Number C39: Utopia Ray Victory
• Number S39: Utopia Prime
• Number S39: Utopia the Lightning

Spells & Traps

Spells

• Double or Nothing!
• Generation Force
• Overlay Regen
• Rank-Up-Magic Astral Force
• Rank-Up-Magic Zexal Force
• Shining Draw
• Stoic Challenge
• Xyz Change Tactics
• Xyz Energy
• Xyz Gift
• Xyz Reception
• Xyz Territory
• Xyz Unit
• Reinforcement of the Army
• The Warrior Returning Alive
• Zexal Catapult
• Zexal Construction
• Zexal Entrust
• Zexal Field

Traps

• Reckless Greed
• Xyz Reborn
• Xyz Reflect
• Zexal Alliance

From Special reversal combo in ZW

Deck A (Yuma Image)
デッキＡ(遊馬イメージ)

Monsters

Effect Monsters

• ZW - Tornado Bringer
• ZW - Lightning Blade
• ZW - Ultimate Shield
• ZW - Unicorn Spear
• ZW - Phoenix Bow
• Constellar Kaus x3
• Constellar Algiedi x3
• Constellar Sombre x2
• Constellar Pollux x3
• Cyber Dragon
• Ghost Ship
• Goblindbergh x3
• Kagetokage
• Tasuke Knight

Extra Deck

Xyz Monsters

• Constellar Ptolemy M7
• Constellar Pleiades
• ZW - Leo Arms
• Number C39: Utopia Ray x2
• Number 39: Utopia x2

Spells & Traps

Spells

• Fire Formation - Tenki x2
• Heavy Storm
• Monster Reborn
• Dark Hole
• Mystical Space Typhoon x2
• The Warrior Returning Alive
• Reinforcement of the Army

Traps

• Xyz Reflect
• Xyz Reborn x2
• Solemn Warning x2
• Impenetrable Attack
• Call of the Haunted x2

Deck B (Constellar Specialized)
デッキＢ(セイクリッド特化)

Monsters

Effect Monsters

• ZW - Unicorn Spear
• ZW - Lightning Blade
• Constellar Kaus x3
• Constellar Pollux x3
• Constellar Sombre x2
• Constellar Algiedi x3
• Honest
• Cardcar D x2

Extra Deck

Xyz Monsters

• ZW - Leo Arms x2
• Number 39: Utopia x2
• Number C39: Utopia Ray x2
• Constellar Pleiades
• Constellar Ptolemy M7

Spells & Traps

Spells

• Fire Formation - Tenki x2
• Mystical Space Typhoon x2
• Pot of Duality x2
• Heavy Storm
• Monster Reborn
• Dark Hole
• D.D.R. - Different Dimension Reincarnation
• The Warrior Returning Alive
• Reinforcement of the Army

Traps

• Xyz Reborn
• Mirror Force x2
• Dark Bribe x2
• Solemn Warning x2
• Solemn Judgment
• Bottomless Trap Hole x2
• Call of the Haunted x2

From Starter ZW - Deck sample

Starter ZW Deck
スターターＺＷデッキ

Monsters

Effect Monsters

• Gagaga Child
• Magical Undertaker
• Gagaga Magician x2
• Gagaga Girl
• Gagaga Gardna
• Goblindbergh x3
• Kagetokage x3
• Tasuke Knight
• Marauding Captain
• Old Vindictive Magician
• ZW - Unicorn Spear
• ZW - Eagle Claw
• ZW - Tornado Bringer
• ZW - Lightning Blade
• ZW - Ultimate Shield

Extra Deck

Xyz Monsters

• Number 39: Utopia x3
• Number C39: Utopia Ray
• Number C39: Utopia Ray V
• Number 30: Acid Golem of Destruction
• Number 6: Chronomaly Atlandis
• Number 61: Volcasaurus
• ZW - Leo Arms

Spells & Traps

Spells

• Swords of Burning Light
• Wonder Wand
• Gagagarevenge
• Reinforcement of the Army
• The Warrior Returning Alive
• Rank-Up-Magic Limited Barian's Force
• Mystical Space Typhoon
• Monster Reborn
• Heavy Storm
• Dark Hole
• Pot of Duality

Traps

• Dust Tornado x2
• Call of the Haunted x2
• Dark Bribe
• Mirror Force
• Torrential Tribute
• Bottomless Trap Hole
• Solemn Judgment

Weaknesses

• "Ice Beast Zerofyne" is a particularly strong counter to the "ZW -" Equip Cards, given that they all have to be face-up to trigger their effects, and lock up their owner's Spell & Trap Card Zones.

• Since the power of the archetype hinges almost exclusively on "Number 39: Utopia" and the search capabilities of "ZW - Leo Arms". "Prohibition" or "Psi-Blocker" can effectively shut down the archetype.

• Cards like "The Emperor's Holiday", "Magic Canceller", "Magic Deflector" (in that turn), "Rod of Silence - Kay'est" , etc. can negate "ZW-" effects if they're equipped as Equip Spell Cards to a monster.

• Non-targeting cards like "Book of Eclipse", "Begone, Knave!", "Pole Position", "Photon Alexandra Queen", "Wall of Illusion" (if attacked), etc. can easily remove the equipped monster from field. "Numeral Hunter" can perfectly counter a "Utopia" protected by the "ZW - Lightning Blade" and "ZW - Tornado Bringer" combo.

• "Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon", "Number 62: Galaxy-Eyes Prime Photon Dragon", and "Number 107: Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon" are effective against "Utopia" monsters when equipped with "ZW -" cards (unless "Tornado Bringer, Pegasus Twin Saber, or Unicorn Spear" is used, as the latter two have negation effects, while the former prevents targeting of their effects). "Prime Photon Dragon" can destroy it by battle with a massive ATK boost, and "Tachyon Dragon" will negate all ATK boosts, (but not the other "ZW -" effects).