Last year, baseball phenom Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers made history with an unprecedented "54 homers and 59 stolen bases," all while becoming an MLB World Series champion. He's been a global media magnet, and this new season, he's continued his stellar performance, even making a long-awaited return to the mound as a two-way player after recovering from injury.
Today (June 24), Ohtani dropped a bombshell on his personal Instagram, unveiling a custom Yu-Gi-Oh! card featuring his beloved dog, DECOY! Naturally, it instantly sent the internet into a frenzy.
In his post, Ohtani captioned it "Yu-Gi-Oh! x DECOY" and even threw in the iconic Yu-Gi-Oh! catchphrase "#ItsMyTurnDraw" as a hashtag. The accompanying video showcased an illustration of DECOY as a ceremonial first pitch guest, followed by the epic Yu-Gi-Oh!-style card itself.
The "DECOY" card's flavor text reads:
[Beast / Normal] A blissful angel descending upon the sacred pitcher's mound. Arrives with its partner to perform a special ritual known as 'Four Ball Four Style.' Its elegant fur and adorable charm captivate all, and the ritual concludes perfectly with a high-five. The Showtime with its partner will continue on—
But here's the genius touch: the card's Attack and Defense stats are both marked as "50." This is a clear nod to Ohtani's incredible MLB record from last season: "50 home runs and 50 stolen bases." Fans are absolutely loving the clever design!
It's no secret that Shohei Ohtani is a brand ambassador for KONAMI's eBaseball game series, so this one-of-a-kind, officially customized card is definitely a special gift from them. Talk about an exclusive collectible!
via： 大谷翔平 Instagram