Gradius' Option
Machine / Effect
LIGHT / 
1This card cannot be Normal Summoned or Set. This monster can only be Special Summoned by selecting 1 face-up "Gradius" on your side of the field. The ATK and DEF of this card becomes the same as the ATK and DEF of the selected "Gradius". If the selected "Gradius" is removed from the field, destroy this card.
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CARD ID: 14291024
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| TCG Set | Symbol | Rarity | Low | Avg | Trend | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Beginning 2 | DB2-EN170 | Common | - | - | - | |
| Legacy of Darkness | LOD-060 | Common | - | - | - | |
| Legacy of Darkness | LOD-EN060 | Common | - | - | - |
This card is the first monster with ? ATK and DEF in the OCG/TCG.
Gradius, Victory Viper XX03, Jade Knight, Falchionβ, and Lord British Space Fighter are all playable ships in Konami's Gradius Gaiden video game, hence their similar appearances. The effects of these cards are meant to replicate the special powers and weapons used by the five ships.
Option Units are featured in many mecha anime and video game series. They are self-propelled weapon units deployed by another vessel. In the case of the Gradius video games, the playable ships can summon Options with power capsules. The Options fire all the same weapons as the ship that deploys them, essentially turning one ship's worth of weapons into a devastating force. The Options themselves are indestructible; however, when the main ship is destroyed, so are its Options.
This monster seems to be destroying a DUCKER Mobile Cannon, a common enemy in the Gradius games.
Gradius, Victory Viper XX03, Jade Knight, Falchionβ, and Lord British Space Fighter are all playable ships in Konami's Gradius Gaiden video game, hence their similar appearances. The effects of these cards are meant to replicate the special powers and weapons used by the five ships.
Option Units are featured in many mecha anime and video game series. They are self-propelled weapon units deployed by another vessel. In the case of the Gradius video games, the playable ships can summon Options with power capsules. The Options fire all the same weapons as the ship that deploys them, essentially turning one ship's worth of weapons into a devastating force. The Options themselves are indestructible; however, when the main ship is destroyed, so are its Options.
This monster seems to be destroying a DUCKER Mobile Cannon, a common enemy in the Gradius games.
Previously Official Rulings
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.
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".
If the selected "Gradius" is flipped face-down, "Gradius’ Option" is destroyed.
If the selected "Gradius" is temporarily removed from play by the effect of "Interdimensional Matter Transporter" or "Dimensionhole", "Gradius’ Option" is destroyed.
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.
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.
If you pick up "Gradius’ Option" by the effect of "Morphing Jar #2" you cannot Special Summon it, and it is sent to the Graveyard.
”Shrink” has no effect on “Gradius’ Option”.
Amazoness Spellcaster: You can select "Gradius' Option" as the other monster, and the original ATK of the Amazoness will now be the ATK of "Gradius' Option" at the time "Amazoness Spellcaster" resolves. The ATK of "Gradius' Option" remains as the ATK of "Gradius" and does not become the ATK of the Amazoness.
Maju Garzett: "Maju Garzett"s ATK will be 0 if you Tribute Summon it with a monster with "?" ATK (such as "Gradius' Option"), .
My Body as a Shield: "My Body as a Shield" can only be used against effects that will destroy monsters at that time. Also, you cannot use "My Body as a Shield" against cards whose effects will not destroy a monster right away, so you cannot use "My Body as a Shield" against "Gradius' Option" .
Prime Material Dragon: "Prime Material Dragon" can only be used against effects that will destroy monsters at that time. ou cannot use "Prime Material Dragon's" effect against cards whose effects will not destroy a monster right away, so you cannot use "Prime Material Dragon" against "Gradius' Option"
Shinato, King of a Higher Plane: When your "Shinato, King of a Higher Plane" destroys "Gradius' Option" or "Maju Garzett", your opponent takes no damage from "Shinato, King of a Higher Plane"s effect.
Skill Drain: The ATK and DEF of "Gradius' Option" is 0 while "Skill Drain" is active, and is not restored even if "Skill Drain" is destroyed.