Top 10 Iconic Yu-Gi-Oh! Monsters
In this list we're ranking the best monster summons in the original Yu-Gi-Oh! Series. This means that Monsters from the sequel series; GX, 5Ds, Zexal, Arc-V, and so on are out of the equation.

#10. Black Luster Soldier
- Card Type : Monster
- Attribute : EARTH
- Types : Warrior / Ritual
- Level : 8 Stars * * * * * * * *
- ATK / DEF : 3000 / 2500
- Card Text : You can Ritual Summon this card with "Black Luster Ritual".
#9. Dark Paladin
- Card Type : Monster
- Attribute : DARK
- Types : Spellcaster / Fusion / Effect
- Level : 8 Stars * * * * * * * *
- ATK / DEF : 2900 / 2400
- Card Text : "Dark Magician" + "Buster Blader"
Must be Fusion Summoned. When a Spell Card is activated (Quick Effect): You can discard 1 card; negate the activation, and if you do, destroy it. This card must be face-up on the field to activate and to resolve this effect. Gains 500 ATK for each Dragon monster on the field and in the GY.
#8. Buster Blader
- Card Type : Monster
- Attribute : EARTH
- Types : Warrior / Effect
- Level : 7 Stars * * * * * * *
- ATK / DEF : 2600 / 2300
- Card Text : Gains 500 ATK for each Dragon monster your opponent controls or is in their GY.
#7. Summoned Skull
- Card Type : Monster
- Attribute : DARK
- Types : Fiend / Normal
- Level : 6 Stars * * * * * *
- ATK / DEF : 2500 / 1200
- Card Text : A fiend with dark powers for confusing the enemy. Among the Fiend-Type monsters, this monster boasts considerable force.
(This card is always treated as an "Archfiend" card.)
#6. Jinzo
- Card Type : Monster
- Attribute : DARK
- Types : Machine / Effect
- Level : 6 Stars * * * * * *
- ATK / DEF : 2400 / 1500
- Card Text : Trap Cards, and their effects on the field, cannot be activated. Negate all Trap effects on the field.
#5. Exodia the Forbidden One
- Card Type : Monster
- Attribute : DARK
- Types : Spellcaster / Effect
- Level : 3 Stars * * *
- ATK / DEF : 1000 / 1000
- Card Text : If you have "Right Leg of the Forbidden One", "Left Leg of the Forbidden One", "Right Arm of the Forbidden One" and "Left Arm of the Forbidden One" in addition to this card in your hand, you win the Duel.
#4. Red-Eyes Black Dragon
- Card Type : Monster
- Attribute : DARK
- Types : Dragon / Normal
- Level : 7 Stars * * * * * * *
- ATK / DEF : 2400 / 2000
- Card Text : ''A ferocious dragon with a deadly attack.''
#3. The Egyption Gods
1. Obelisk the Tormentor
- Card Type : Monster
- Attribute : DIVINE
- Types : Divine-Beast / Effect
- Level : 10 Stars * * * * * * * * * *
- ATK / DEF : 4000 / 4000
- Card Text : Requires 3 Tributes to Normal Summon (cannot be Normal Set). This card's Normal Summon cannot be negated. When Normal Summoned, cards and effects cannot be activated. Neither player can target this card with card effects. Once per turn, during the End Phase, if this card was Special Summoned: Send it to the GY. You can Tribute 2 monsters; destroy all monsters your opponent controls. This card cannot declare an attack the turn this effect is activated.
2. Slifer the Sky Dragon
- Card Type : Monster
- Attribute : DIVINE
- Types : Divine-Beast / Effect
- Level : 10 Stars * * * * * * * * * *
- ATK / DEF : ? / ?
- Card Text : Requires 3 Tributes to Normal Summon (cannot be Normal Set). This card's Normal Summon cannot be negated. When Normal Summoned, cards and effects cannot be activated. Once per turn, during the End Phase, if this card was Special Summoned: Send it to the GY. Gains 1000 ATK/DEF for each card in your hand. If a monster(s) is Normal or Special Summoned to your opponent's field in Attack Position: That monster(s) loses 2000 ATK, then if its ATK has been reduced to 0 as a result, destroy it.
3. The Winged Dragon of Ra
- Card Type : Monster
- Attribute : DIVINE
- Types : Divine-Beast / Effect
- Level : 10 Stars * * * * * * * * * *
- ATK / DEF : ? / ?
- Card Text : Cannot be Special Summoned. Requires 3 Tributes to Normal Summon (cannot be Normal Set). This card's Normal Summon cannot be negated. When Normal Summoned, other cards and effects cannot be activated. When this card is Normal Summoned: You can pay LP so that you only have 100 left; this card gains ATK/DEF equal to the amount of LP paid. You can pay 1000 LP, then target 1 monster on the field; destroy that target.
#2. Dark Magician
- Card Type : Monster
- Attribute : DARK
- Types : Spellcaster / Effect
- Level : 7 Stars * * * * * * *
- ATK / DEF : 2500 / 2100
- Card Text : ''The ultimate wizard in terms of attack and defense.''
#1. Blue-Eyes White Dragon
- Card Type : Monster
- Attribute : LIGHT
- Types : Dragon / Normal
- Level : 8 Stars * * * * * * * *
- ATK / DEF : 3000 / 2500
- Card Text : This legendary dragon is a powerful engine of destruction. Virtually invincible, very few have faced this awesome creature and lived to tell the tale.
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I would argue for Kuriboh but it's pretty accurate in my opinion
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