The Third Sarcophagus

 This card is based off of the real-world structure of ancient egyptian Sarcophagi; Typically the mummified body would be held inside of three, consecutively smaller coffins made of different materials and styles. The Third Sarcophagus depicts an ornate gold-and-wood coffin, which would rest inside of another wooden coffin. These coffins tended to be highly ornate and reflected the economic status of the deceased in their decoration; ranging from merely bright-painted wood for common people to gold-and-jewel inlay for royalty.

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The design of this sarcophagus in particular may be based on the famous tomb of Tutankhamun, the boy Pharaoh.

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One can assume Spirit of the Pharaoh is inside this sarcophagus, given the resemblance of the coffin's face to spirit's own and given that this card Special Summons Spirit of the Pharaoh by its effect.

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OCG Rulings

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"The Third Sarcophagus" is a Spell Card that cannot be activated.: The Third Sarcophagus

"The Third Sarcophagus" cannot be Set from the hand to the Spell & Trap Zone during your Main Phase.

"The Third Sarcophagus" cannot be Set in the Spell & Trap Zone by the effect of "Dust Tornado".

"The Third Sarcophagus" cannot be placed on the field as a Monster Card by the effect of "Magical Hats

Previously Official Rulings

Mentions in Other Rulings

The First Sarcophagus: If you have multiple copies of "The First Sarcophagus", each will have its own "Second Sarcophagus" and "Third Sarcophagus". So if you have 2 of "The First Sarcophagus", you will have 2 of "The Second Sarcophagus" on the field. If you Special Summon "Spirit of the Pharaoh" or if 1 of the Sarcophagi is removed from the field, all Sarcophagi cards are sent to the Graveyard.