Two more Yu-Gi-Ho cards from the Lostream series have been revealed, and the first one asks players to put two monsters from their graveyard onto the bottom of their deck just so they can take them back out later. That is the kind of circular nonsense Yu-Gi-Ho players seem to adore.
The cards come from the CA01-JP043 set, which continues the Lostream block. Both cards were revealed alongside an alternate artwork showing Lostream Nemora and Lostream Nepia swimming at night. The reveal shows the full text of each card’s rules, including their effects and activation conditions.
Reading That Puts Monsters Back
One card is CA01-JP043, named Lostream Reading. It is a Normal Spell Card, which means it can be used freely during a turn when the player has not already activated it. The card’s requirement is simple: during a turn you have not activated “Lostream Reading,” put 2 Sea Serpent monsters from your Graveyard on the bottom of your Deck in any order.
The effect is where things get interesting. Players can choose up to 2 face-up Union Monster Cards in their Spell & Trap Zone and add it to the hand. For the rest of this turn, they cannot attack with monsters, except WIND Sea Serpent monsters. That restriction is notable because it limits the card’s usefulness to decks built around a specific monster type.
The card’s name, translated as “Album of Reading,” suggests a collection theme. Whether that carries through to other Lostream cards remains to be seen.
Shell That Draws and Equips
The other card is CA01-JP039, named Lostream Shell. It is a Level 4 WIND Sea Serpent Effect Monster, with ATK 1300 and DEF 1500. Its requirement is straightforward: send 1 WIND Sea Serpent monster from the hand to the Graveyard.
The effect delivers two parts. First, the player draws 1 card. Then, they can choose 1 face-up monster on their field. If they choose it, they can also choose 1 WIND Sea Serpent Union Monster in their Graveyard that can be equipped to that monster, and equip it as an Equip Spell Card equipped by its effect.
Two Monsters in the Artwork
The alternate artwork accompanying the reveal shows Lostream Nemora and Lostream Nepia swimming at night. The image is the visual counterpart to the two monsters themselves, which were also revealed as part of the set.
The two monsters are CA01-JP037 and CA01-JP038. Neither card was described in detail in the reveal, but their presence in the artwork confirms they are part of the same series.
What the Cards Mean for Decks
Both cards are WIND Sea Serpent monsters, which narrows the focus of any deck that wants to use them. The Reading card’s restriction on attacking non-WIND monsters means it is most useful in a deck built around that attribute.
The Shell card’s requirement of sending a monster to the Graveyard could create some awkward moments for players who need that monster later. The trade-off is a card draw and an equip effect, which gives the deck access to resources while setting up a future play.
The Circular Loop
The Reading card’s requirement is worth pausing over. By putting monsters from the graveyard onto the bottom of the deck, the card creates a situation where those monsters can be retrieved later. The Shell card’s effect also involves sending monsters to the Graveyard, which could feed back into the Reading card’s requirement.
“During a turn you have not activated ‘Lostream Reading,’ place 2 Sea Serpent monsters from your Graveyard on the bottom of your Deck.”
That loop is the kind of recursive design that Yu-Gi-Ho players have come to expect from the game’s more elaborate cards. It is also the kind of design that rewards players who build around it and punishes those who do not.
Reveal’s Timing
The reveal comes from the CA01-JP043 set, which is part of the Lostream block. The alternate artwork for Nemora and Nepia was also shown alongside the card text.
How the Cards Compare
| Card | Type | Attribute | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lostream Reading | Normal Spell Card | — | Put 2 Sea Serpent monsters from your Graveyard on the bottom of your Deck |
| Lostream Shell | Effect Monster | WIND | Send 1 WIND Sea Serpent monster from the hand to the Graveyard |
The comparison shows the contrast between the two cards. One is a spell card that manipulates the deck, the other is a monster that manipulates the hand and the field. Together, they offer a range of options for a deck built around the WIND Sea Serpent archetype.
The Verdict on the Loop
The loop created by these two cards is the most striking feature of the reveal. Players who activate Lostream Reading and then later activate Lostream Shell can send a monster to the graveyard, which could then be put back onto the bottom of the deck by the Reading card’s requirement.
That is the kind of circular logic that defines Yu-Gi-Ho’s more complex strategies. It rewards players who plan ahead and punishes those who act on instinct.
What We Know So Far
The two cards were revealed with their full text, including their effects and activation conditions. The alternate artwork for Nemora and Nepia was also shown alongside the card text. The set is part of the Lostream block, and these two cards continue the series’ focus on the WIND Sea Serpent archetype.
The cards are available in the CA01-JP043 set. The reveal gives players a clear sense of what the Lostream block offers for the WIND Sea Serpent strategy.
The Bottom Line
The two Lostream cards revealed today are a reminder that Yu-Gi-Ho’s best decks often involve thinking several turns ahead. Lostream Reading sets up a resource that Lostream Shell can later use, while Lostream Shell puts a monster in the graveyard that Lostream Reading can retrieve.
That kind of recursive design is what makes the game rewarding for players who enjoy planning. It is also what makes it frustrating for those who prefer straightforward combat.
The cards are now part of the public record, and players can start building around them. The loop they create is the kind of thing Yu-Gi-Ho fans have come to expect from the game’s more elaborate cards.
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