Yu-Gi-Oh! Brings Back Yugi’s Most Powerful Battle City Monster for New 2027 Release
Image by James RichardsonYu-Gi-Oh!’s Slifer the Sky Dragon is getting a new official figure, with Taito bringing Yugi Muto’s legendary Egyptian God to its arcade prize lineup.
The new “Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters Core Creature Impact Slifer the Sky Dragon” figure recreates the enormous red dragon from the original anime, joining companion figures of Obelisk the Tormentor and The Winged Dragon of Ra to complete the original Egyptian God trio.
The three Egyptian Gods played major roles in the Battle City arc of Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters, where possession of the powerful cards became central to the conflict between Yugi Muto, Seto Kaiba and Marik Ishtar.
Slifer, known as Osiris the Sky Dragon in Japan, was initially controlled by Marik, who entrusted the card to his mind-controlled Rare Hunter, Strings, during an attempt to defeat Yugi.
Yugi eventually claimed the card after defeating Strings by forcing him to draw his entire deck, turning one of Marik’s most powerful monsters against its original owner.
Slifer subsequently became an important part of Yugi’s deck, famously facing Obelisk the Tormentor during his Battle City semifinal duel against Seto Kaiba.
The dragon’s power was closely tied to the number of cards held by its controller, with its attack and defense points increasing as their hand grew, while its second mouth could automatically attack newly summoned opposing monsters.
For the new Core Creature Impact figure, Taito has recreated Slifer in a classic airborne pose reminiscent of its trading card artwork, with the dragon’s elongated red body twisting through the air and its wings spread wide.
The sculpt captures the monster’s serpentine proportions, with its long neck, armored body and clawed limbs forming a dramatic silhouette that contrasts with the other Egyptian Gods.
Particular attention has been given to Slifer’s distinctive head, including its pointed horns, sharp facial features and unusual twin-jawed mouth, one of the most memorable elements of its original design.
Its enormous wings extend from either side of the body, completing the appearance of the legendary monster as it prepares to attack from above.
A gray-and-white smoke-effect base supports the figure beneath its twisting body, creating the impression that Slifer has just been summoned onto the Duel Field.
The same style of base has been used for the accompanying Obelisk and Ra figures, giving collectors a consistent display across all three monsters.
This isn’t Slifer’s first appearance as an arcade prize figure, with Konami previously releasing the monster through its Monsters LEGION line in October 2024, followed by a re-release in October 2025.
Bandai has also released a Figure-rise Standard Amplified Slifer the Sky Dragon model kit, which offered an articulated interpretation of the monster with an elaborate redesign and accessories inspired by its Thunderforce Attack.
Alongside Slifer, Taito is releasing the “Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters Core Creature Impact Obelisk the Tormentor” figure, based on the powerful Egyptian God wielded by Seto Kaiba during the Battle City tournament.
Measuring approximately 22 cm tall, the blue monster is depicted with its muscular chest pushed forward, both arms spread wide and its enormous wings sweeping down towards either side of the display.
Sculpted details highlight the pointed horns, defined muscles and powerful legs associated with Obelisk’s appearance, with rising smoke effects surrounding its feet.
The Winged Dragon of Ra is also receiving a matching Core Creature Impact figure, recreating Marik Ishtar’s golden Egyptian God in a flying pose measuring approximately 25 cm tall.
Its wings extend outward as the monster raises its head in a roar, with both talons reaching forward beneath its body as though preparing to descend upon an opponent.
The sculpt incorporates individually defined feathers, layered chest armor and Ra’s familiar blue forehead jewel, complemented by a swirling smoke effect that matches the other two figures.
All three Egyptian Gods have previously appeared together in official figure collections, including Kotobukiya’s premium Three Egyptian Gods Advent Set, which combined statues of the legendary monsters with LED-illuminated display bases and interchangeable parts depicting their signature attacks.
The “Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters Core Creature Impact Slifer the Sky Dragon” figure is scheduled for release through participating Japanese arcade and amusement facilities in January 2027.
Obelisk the Tormentor and The Winged Dragon of Ra will arrive ahead of Slifer, with both figures scheduled to begin appearing at Japanese amusement facilities from November 28, 2026.
International fans may also be able to purchase the figures through reputable hobby retailers approximately two months after their initial Japanese arcade releases, as many of Taito’s prize figures now receive general retail distribution outside Japan, although availability and timing may vary by region depending on licensing.
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