Escher the Frost Vassal
Aqua / Effect
WATER / 
4If your opponent controls 2 or more cards in their Spell & Trap Zones, you can Special Summon this card (from your hand).
800/1000
CARD ID: 24326617
STATUS TCG: Unlimited
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| TCG Set | Symbol | Rarity | Low | Avg | Trend | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clash of Rebellions | CORE-EN091 | Rare | -,--€ | -,--€ | -,--€ | |
| Emperor of Darkness Structure Deck | SR01-EN013 | Common | -,--€ | -,--€ | -,--€ |
Escher is the first Vassal monster, and the only Vassal monster to appear in the anime. As a result, its effect does not prevent Special Summoning from the Extra Deck during the turn it was summoned, nor does it have an additional effect that activates after being Tributed for a Tribute Summon.
This is also the only Vassal monster whose Special Summon is a built-in Special Summon.
This monster's name is based on that of M. C. Escher, a graphic artist well-known for his surreal artwork that portrayed impossible objects.
This monster is thematically related to Mobius the Frost Monarch, with which it shares several qualities; both monsters are WATER/Aqua monsters with 1000 DEF, and have names derived from impossible structures (the Möbius strip is a so-called impossible three-dimensional object with one side). This monster's Japanese name even explicitly identifies this monster as the Vassal of the Ice Monarch.
The two monsters even have complementary effects; the Summoning condition of Escher requires your opponent to control 2 Spell/Trap Cards, while Mobius destroys 2 Spell/Trap cards when it is Tribute Summoned.
By extension, this monster is also similar to Ice Knight; both are Level 4 WATER/Aqua monsters designed as support cards for Mobius Decks, and have similar color schemes and designs.
This monster appears in the artwork of Dark Advance.
This is also the only Vassal monster whose Special Summon is a built-in Special Summon.
This monster's name is based on that of M. C. Escher, a graphic artist well-known for his surreal artwork that portrayed impossible objects.
This monster is thematically related to Mobius the Frost Monarch, with which it shares several qualities; both monsters are WATER/Aqua monsters with 1000 DEF, and have names derived from impossible structures (the Möbius strip is a so-called impossible three-dimensional object with one side). This monster's Japanese name even explicitly identifies this monster as the Vassal of the Ice Monarch.
The two monsters even have complementary effects; the Summoning condition of Escher requires your opponent to control 2 Spell/Trap Cards, while Mobius destroys 2 Spell/Trap cards when it is Tribute Summoned.
By extension, this monster is also similar to Ice Knight; both are Level 4 WATER/Aqua monsters designed as support cards for Mobius Decks, and have similar color schemes and designs.
This monster appears in the artwork of Dark Advance.
OCG Rulings
Special Summoning this card using the "If your opponent controls 2 or more cards in their Spell & Trap Zones, you can Special Summon this card (from your hand)." effect does not start a Chain Link.: Escher the Frost Vassal
The "If your opponent controls 2 or more cards in their Spell & Trap Zones, you can Special Summon this card (from your hand)." effect does not include the Pendulum Zone or Field Zone. If your opponent does not control 2 or more cards in their Spell & Trap Zones, this card cannot be Special Summoned using the "If your opponent controls 2 or more cards in their Spell & Trap Zones, you can Special Summon this card (from your hand)." effect.: If your opponent controls 2 cards in their Pendulum Zone, can you Special Summon "Escher the Frost Vassal"?