Exodia

Exodia refers to a set of five monster cards in the Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game. The five pieces are Exodia the Forbidden One (the head) and the four limbs: Right Arm of the Forbidden One, Left Arm of the Forbidden One, Right Leg of the Forbidden One, and Left Leg of the Forbidden One. Collectively, these cards form the Forbidden One mythos in the series. Each piece is a normal monster card with its own artwork and text; when all five are in a player's hand at the same time, the player automatically wins the duel, a rule commonly known as an Exodia win.

The key mechanic of Exodia is its win condition: having all five pieces in hand at once results in an automatic victory. The individual limbs typically have limited or no impact on their own, and players pursue drawing or searching for the missing pieces to complete Exodia.

Exodia was introduced with early Yu-Gi-Oh! card sets and quickly became one of the game's most recognizable concepts. The five pieces have been printed in multiple sets and formats, and the Exodia theme has influenced various deck strategies and promotional materials.

In popular culture, Exodia is widely recognized beyond the game as a symbol of an automatic or near-certain victory. The concept is frequently referenced in discussions of luck, draw luck, and dramatic “instant win” moments in card gaming communities and related media.