Link Monsters are a type of card in the Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game that represent powerful creatures with unique summoning mechanics. Unlike traditional monsters, Link Monsters do not have a level or rank; instead, they have a Link Rating, which indicates how many monsters are required to summon them. They are placed in the Extra Monster Zone or in Main Monster Zones, and their effects often enhance gameplay by providing additional benefits to the player. To summon a Link Monster, players must use a specific number of monsters as materials, which are sent to the graveyard. Each Link Monster has a set of arrows that point to other zones, indicating where additional monsters can be summoned. This mechanic encourages strategic play and deck building, as players must consider the positioning of their monsters on the field.