ZEXAL ( power ) ZEXAL ( ゼアル " Zearu " ) is a miraculous force from the Astral World in the " Yu - Gi - Oh ! ZEXAL " anime that is called upon by Yuma Tsukumo and Astral , combining them into a single being . While being utilized , the wielder is capable of performing the Shining Draw , which allows them to create and draw cards . The basic form of ZEXAL saw two upgrades in the forms of ZEXAL II and ZEXAL III , as well as a malignant counterpart , Dark ZEXAL . Abilities . ZEXAL Morph . ZEXAL Morph ( Xyz Change ZEXAL in the Japanese version , エクシーズ ・ チェンジ ・ ゼアル " Ekushīzu Chenji Zearu " ) combines Yuma and Astral , with them referring to it as " overlaying " with one - another as in an Xyz Summon . During this time , Yuma and Astral are cloaked by auras : Yuma with red mist and Astral with blue mist , their souls combining into a new body . With this , Yuma / Astral wears a white suit that resembles spandex with red armor plating , his right eye becomes golden like Astral ' s left one , his hair turns gold and he gains a golden aura . While using ZEXAL ( and its subsequent forms ) , Yuma and Astral are recognized by the Augmented Reality system as one Duelist under the name " ZEXAL " . ZEXAL can only be used in a pseudo - space condition that is or mimics , such as the space inside the Emperor ' s Key or a Sphere Field . Astral characterizes ZEXAL as a miraculous power that once protected the Astral World , but The Door describes as the ability that can " turn darkness into light " . Shining Draw . The primary utility of ZEXAL is the ability to perform a Shining Draw . This enables the Duelist to create and draw a new card specifically to counter the situation they find themselves in . The ability can also be used on pre - existing cards , essentially modifying the Duelist ' s Deck order . The cards can be used outside of Duels , as Yuma used " Lightning Blade " to anchor himself and Vetrix to the walls of the Sphere Field in order to avoid being absorbed into the core . The draw does not necessarily have to be done during the Draw Phase . Card effect s that enabling drawing can also be turned into Shining Draws . Upgrades . Dark ZEXAL . During their Duel with Vector at Sargasso , Yuma and Astral attempted ZEXAL . Vector reminded Astral of the information Yuma had hid from him , prompting the darkness within Astral ' s heart to spread . Astral forcefully initiated ZEXAL with Yuma again , sending both of them into a black hole , which resulted in Dark ZEXAL . In this form , Astral had sole control of Yuma ' s body , effectively banishing Yuma to another plane of existence . In a berserker - like rage , Astral performed a Dark Draw to equip " " with " DZW - Chimera Clad " . Vector ' s counter to this move formed an infinite loop that could only be stopped if Astral stopped calling for attacks . Instead , Astral continually ordered " Utopia Ray V " to attack " " . Yuma was able to find Astral in his consciousness and reconciled with him there , just in time to stop the attack that would have reduced them to critical Life Points and cause them to lose at the End Phase due to " Sargasso " . Dark ZEXAL was canceled as a result . ZEXAL II . Having renewed their bonds with one another , Yuma and Astral performed ZEXAL Morph against Vector again . This time , they came out as ZEXAL II . In this form , they have access to the Shining Evolution ability , which lets them modify a card and unlock its " true form " . They still have access to Shining Draw , as well . ZEXAL III . After Yuma journeyed to the Astral World to get Astral back , they returned to Earth , where they took over Kite Tenjo ' s Duel with Mr . Heartland . The merging of Earth and the Barian World had damaged Kite enough that he fell unconscious . Yuma and Astral countered this via ZEXAL , this time emerging as ZEXAL III , proving their bond to be stronger than ever before . The earlier forms of ZEXAL are still accessible . In the ZEXAL wielders and Nash ' s final Duel against Don Thousand , all three forms were utilized in chronological order . History . Anime . While searching for Astral , Yuma ' s Deck case started to glow and he was brought to The Door . It told Yuma about " ZEXAL " , and Yuma is returned . While Astral was Duel ing Kite and was fading , whispering Yuma ' s name , Yuma entered the computer chamber , and Astral shed a tear . The Emperor ' s Key reacted , and bursts with light , breaking the glass that surrounded it . The Key moved to Yuma , and sent him back to The Door . The Door opened , and Yuma telepathically talked to Astral , asking for his condition , and Astral tells him it is not going well . Yuma talked to him about ZEXAL , Yuma then runs through the door , of the edge of a dark cliff , and becomes cloaked in the red light that also appears during an Xyz Summon . Using its power , Yuma performed a Shining Draw , creating " ZW - Unicorn Spear " which negated the effects of Galaxy - Eyes Photon Dragon allowing Yuma to destroy it . This forces Kite to activate a face - down card that ends the Duel in a draw . He flees , allowing Yuma and Astral to retrieve the Emperor ' s Key . The power was later used in Yuma ' s Duel against Trey in the gateway to the Barian World . After combining with Astral , Yuma drew " ZW - Phoenix Bow " and equipped it to " " to destroy " " , allowing Yuma to defeat Trey which prompted him to leave " Atlandis " and " " for them , as well as the final Heart Piece needed to compete in the World Duel Carnival semi - finals . The power was again called upon during Yuma ' s Duel against Vetrix . After combining , Yuma drew " ZW - Lightning Blade " and equipped it to " Utopia Ray " , preparing to retaliate against " " . He later acquired " ZW - Tornado Bringer " and combined it with " ZW - Lightning Blade " to create the first " ZW - " Xyz Monster , " ZW - Leo Arms " to negate the effects of " Heraldry Crest " and destroy it , allowing Yuma and Astral to win the Duel and giving Yuma the title of Duel Champion . During the final Duel against Vector and Dr . Faker , the power was utilized again . Yuma drew " ZW - Ultimate Shield " and activated its first effect to return " Utopia Ray " , " " and " Neo Galaxy - Eyes Photon Dragon " back to the field . He equipped " Ultimate Shield " to " Utopia Ray " and strengthened its DEF with " Xyz Unity " to transfer all 3 Xyz Monster s ' DEF to the ATK of " Utopia Ray " and sending it to attack " " . Triggering the other effect of " Ultimate Shield " negated the effect of " Heart - eartH Dragon " that would inflict effect damage , letting " Utopia Ray " destroy it and win the Duel . This released Dr . Faker from Vector ' s possession and temporarily ended the machination to destroy the Astral World . Yuma and Astral used this power once again during their rematch against Alito , as a dedication to the Barian Emperor ' s honor and fighting spirit . Yuma drew " ZW - Eagle Claw " and equipped it to " Utopia Ray " giving it 2000 extra ATK and attacked " " , but was forced to activate the second effect of " Eagle Claw " , negating and destroying a Trap Card in order to prevent Alito from inflicting effect damage on him using " Battle Rush " . Alito then activated his face - down " Corkscrew Counter " , allowing him to negate the effect of " Eagle Claw " , and then inflict 500 damage to Yuma . Yuma retaliated by activating his Set " Last Chance " , which could only be activated when Alito activated his Counter Trap Card ; Yuma was able to choose one Trap Card from Alito ' s Graveyard and activate it as his own Counter Trap Card . He selects Alito ' s " Counter Clash " , which was activated when Alito activated a Counter Trap Card during the battle . This allowed him to negate its activation and destroy it , then double all Battle Damage during this Battle Phase . " Utopia Ray " attacked and destroyed " Comet Cestus " , winning Yuma the Duel . During their second rematch against Vector at Sargasso , Yuma and Astral attempted ZEXAL . Vector reminded Astral of the information Yuma had hid from him , prompting the darkness within Astral ' s heart to spread . Astral forcefully initiated ZEXAL with Yuma again , sending both of them into a black hole , which resulted in Dark ZEXAL . In this form , Astral had sole control of Yuma ' s body , effectively banishing Yuma to another plane of existence . In a berserker rage , Astral performed a Dark Draw to equip " " with " DZW - Chimera Clad " . Vector ' s counter to this move formed an infinite loop that could only be stopped if Astral stopped calling for attacks . Instead , Astral continually ordered " Utopia Ray V " to attack " " . Yuma was able find Astral in his consciousness and reconciled with him there , just in time to stop the attack that would have reduced them to critical Life Points and cause them to lose at the End Phase due to " Sargasso " . Dark ZEXAL was canceled as a result . Having renewed their bonds with one another , Yuma and Astral performed ZEXAL Morph against Vector again . This time , they came out as ZEXAL II . In this form , they have access to the Re - Contract Universe ability , which lets them modify a card and unlock its " true form " . They still have access to Shining Draw , as well . The earlier forms of ZEXAL are still accessible . In the ZEXAL wielders and Nash ' s final Duel against Don Thousand , all three forms were utilized in order . During the final Duel against Don Thousand , Yuma and Astral briefly utilized this form to preform a Shining Draw , drawing " Re - Xyz . " They soon ascended to the upgraded form of ZEXAL . Manga . During their Duel with E ' Rah , Yuma and Astral called up on the power of ZEXAL for the first time – performing ZEXAL Morph . Unlike in anime , they link their hands and appear on the field in a fused form . Astral refers to this power as " legend of the Astral World . " The two then proceed to perform a Shining Draw to create Shining Hope Road . Using its power , they create three Number S and absorbing these numbers to Summon . This monster appears to be Yuma and Astral together as one with absorbed Shining Numbers .