Dieskrad (or at least his likeness) first appears as some of the Black Horde — created from Kirby's drawings — that storm the castle in Kirby's imaginary world. Many of them proceed to attack both Donatello (2003 TV Series and Kirby, but are eventually defeated. Before the Tournament begins, Dieskrad (or at least another of his species) is also seen during the Djinn's story of Master Splinter's championship victory. During this flashback, Dieskrad spars with many of the other monsters from Kirby's imaginary kingdom. Strangely, however, this version of him wields a morning star.