Gradius
Machine
LIGHT / 
4''A high-performance jet fighter with power capsules for variable attack capabilities.''
1200/800
CARD ID: 10992251
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| Dark Beginning 1 | DB1-EN199 | Common | -,--€ | -,--€ | -,--€ | |
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The name Gradius is a misnomer; the space fighter jet on the card is named Vic Viper. Gradius is actually the name of the planet that the Vic Viper defends. The Japanese name of this card Super Dimension Fighter: Vic Viper is the correct name of the fighter itself. The Victory Viper XX03 is more appropriately named.
While Gradius has the support cards Cyclone Laser and Gradius' Option, Victory Viper XX03 has a built in effect to power up for destroying enemy monsters - a nod to the video game's power capsule mechanic. Victory Viper XX03 can be reasonably concluded to be a retrained version of this monster.
This card is featured in the artwork of Speed Spell - Final Attack.
While Gradius has the support cards Cyclone Laser and Gradius' Option, Victory Viper XX03 has a built in effect to power up for destroying enemy monsters - a nod to the video game's power capsule mechanic. Victory Viper XX03 can be reasonably concluded to be a retrained version of this monster.
This card is featured in the artwork of Speed Spell - Final Attack.
Previously Official Rulings
Cyclon Laser:" The effect of this card only applies to the "Gradius" that it is equipped to.
Gradius' Option:" The ATK/DEF of "Gradius' Option" is the same as the current ATK/DEF of the selected "Gradius", not the original ATK/DEF. So if you equip "Axe of Despair" to "Gradius", the ATK of "Gradius' Option" will also increase by 1000 points.
Gradius' Option:" Equipping "Axe of Despair" to "Gradius' Option" has no purpose. Activating "Reinforcements" targeting "Gradius' Option" serves no purpose. "Luminous Spark" on the field will not change the ATK/DEF of "Gradius' Option". It always has the same ATK/DEF of the selected "Gradius".
Gradius' Option:" If the selected "Gradius" is flipped face-down, "Gradius' Option" is destroyed.
Gradius' Option:" If the selected "Gradius" is temporarily removed from play by the effect of "Interdimensional Matter Transporter" or "Dimensionhole", "Gradius' Option" is destroyed.
Gradius' Option:" If "Gradius' Option" is temporarily removed from play by the effect of "Interdimensional Matter Transporter" or "Dimensionhole", when it returns to the field you must select a new "Gradius". If there is no "Gradius" on the field, it is destroyed.
Gradius' Option:" If you pick up "Gradius' Option" by the effect of "Cyber Jar" you cannot Special Summon it, even if "Gradius" is also in the 5 cards you picked up. It is placed in your hand instead.