Does this effect activate when the Unit is set as active during the start phase?

Name: Graham Aker
Brand: Bandai
SKU: GD03-098

Graham Aker

Mobile Suit Gundam 00

Cost

Effect

BurstAdd this card to your hand. During LinkWhen this rested Unit is set as active by an effect, choose 1 enemy Unit with 3 or less HP. Return it to its owner's hand.

Trait: Superpower Bloc UN
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Zone: -
Set: GD03Steel Requiem

All printings · 2

RGD03

ALT

R+GD03

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FAQ · 1

Q242 · January 16, 2026 Updated
Q. Does this effect activate when the Unit is set as active during the start phase?
A. No, it does not.

Card text and rulings: Bandai official card list ↗

Price

Market price from $0.36 across 2 printings · TCGplayer · updated Nov 3, 2026

Tournament meta usage · Online Deckodex calculation

Usage by set

~1.6%GD03

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