{"id":258457,"date":"2024-05-17T15:42:27","date_gmt":"2024-05-17T07:42:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/?p=258457"},"modified":"2024-05-17T17:38:27","modified_gmt":"2024-05-17T09:38:27","slug":"major-stonks-yu-gi-oh-tcg-cards-with-the-highest-price-rises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/2024\/05\/17\/major-stonks-yu-gi-oh-tcg-cards-with-the-highest-price-rises\/","title":{"rendered":"Major Stonks: Yu-Gi-Oh TCG Cards With the Highest Price Rises"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The cards in any TCG franchise aren\u2019t just for gameplay and collection\u2014in some cases they can be used as money-making tools. Just like with stocks, \u201cbuying the dip\u201d and selling cards after a price hike can be a very profitable venture\u2014especially when not just one, but dozens or even hundreds of cards are involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s now take a look at the Yu-Gi-Oh TCG and which cards have seen their value climb rapidly as of late, then get into the details why they\u2019ve done so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Raviel, Lord of Phantasms [SOI-JP003] (PSA 10 Price: ~US$618)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/16101352\/In-article-image-tcg-one-card-16-1.webp\" alt=\"Yu-Gi-Oh TCG Card Price Rises\" class=\"wp-image-258472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/16101352\/In-article-image-tcg-one-card-16-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/16101352\/In-article-image-tcg-one-card-16-1-300x155.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/16101352\/In-article-image-tcg-one-card-16-1-768x397.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/16101352\/In-article-image-tcg-one-card-16-1-282x146.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This card dates all the way back to 2005 when it was released as part of the Shadow of Infinity set. While its Ultimate Rare version has always been regarded as among its set\u2019s most prized pulls, the cover card of Shadow of Infinity has recently seen a significant uptick in value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s more than likely that this card\u2019s recent price hike has primarily been driven by interest from the international Yu-Gi-Oh fanbase rather than that of Japan. This is because just last year, a new Raviel, Lord of Phantasms card was released as a Secret Rare in the Speed Duel GX: Duelists of Shadows set\u2014a set that was only ever released outside the Asia-Pacific region. However, the hype surrounding the card spread beyond borders, ultimately jacking its value way up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Owing to the recent surge in buzz surrounding this card, don\u2019t be surprised if a first Japanese version of Raviel, Lord of Phantasms since 2020 arrives soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bottomless Trap Hole [TDS2-JP029] (PSA 10 Price: ~US$66)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/16101339\/In-article-image-tcg-one-card-12-1.webp\" alt=\"Yu-Gi-Oh TCG Card Price Rises\" class=\"wp-image-258468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/16101339\/In-article-image-tcg-one-card-12-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/16101339\/In-article-image-tcg-one-card-12-1-300x155.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/16101339\/In-article-image-tcg-one-card-12-1-768x397.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/16101339\/In-article-image-tcg-one-card-12-1-282x146.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A card that\u2019s seen countless reprints since its 2001 debut in Series 2 Core Booster Mythological Age, the most recent iteration of Bottomless Trap Hole came as part of the Forest of the Traptrix Structure Deck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Earlier this year, that Structure Deck was re-released in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Yu-Gi-Oh TCG. When included as part of the Legend of Duelist Quarter Century Edition version of the Structure Deck, this card came in the rarity of Ultra Rare\u2014the first Bottomless Trap Hole card to be an Ultra Rare since 2013. Thus, it\u2019s little surprise that demand for this card has recently been on the upswing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly, the Gold Secret Rare version of this card from 2016\u2019s Gold Pack 2016 hasn\u2019t received a similar price hike. This could be due to the fact that Gold Pack 2016 was never released outside Japan\u2014perhaps reducing the set\u2019s and thus the card\u2019s ability to appeal to the Yu-Gi-Oh fanbase in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Trident Dragion [RGBT-JP043] (PSA 10 Price: ~US$80)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/16101342\/In-article-image-tcg-one-card-13-1.webp\" alt=\"Yu-Gi-Oh TCG Card Price Rises\" class=\"wp-image-258469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/16101342\/In-article-image-tcg-one-card-13-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/16101342\/In-article-image-tcg-one-card-13-1-300x155.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/16101342\/In-article-image-tcg-one-card-13-1-768x397.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/16101342\/In-article-image-tcg-one-card-13-1-282x146.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Although this card was reprinted fairly recently as part of Tournament Pack 2024 Vol.1 in January 2024, that card wasn\u2019t as sought-after as the version we\u2019re talking about here because the newer card is a Common. On the other hand, the Trident Dragion card from 2009 set Raging Battle, a Series 6 Core Booster, comes in Ultimate Rare and has recently seen a surge in its value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further adding to the demand for this card and hence the uptick in its price is the fact that outside Japan, South Korea, and China, it has been many years since this card\u2019s most recent release. The most recent Trident Dragion card release outside those countries took place in 2014 as part of the Legendary Collection 5D&#8217;s Mega Pack\u2014except in the case of Asia-Pacific other than the countries mentioned, where the wait has been even longer. There, this Raging Battle card is the only one to have ever been launched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to its high rarity and extensive lack of distribution outside East Asia, another factor adding to the appeal of this card is its inherent status as a pop culture reference. The three-headed Trident Dragion is a reference to King Ghidorah, the kaiju best known as Godzilla\u2019s greatest rival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chaos Sorcerer [GS03-JP005] (PSA 10 Price: ~US$38)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/16101345\/In-article-image-tcg-one-card-14-1.webp\" alt=\"Yu-Gi-Oh TCG Card Price Rises\" class=\"wp-image-258470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/16101345\/In-article-image-tcg-one-card-14-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/16101345\/In-article-image-tcg-one-card-14-1-300x155.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/16101345\/In-article-image-tcg-one-card-14-1-768x397.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/16101345\/In-article-image-tcg-one-card-14-1-282x146.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A Gold Rare card that came as part of the 2011 Gold Series set, the Chaos Sorcerer card is one which is well-known to avid Yu-Gi-Oh TCG collectors and players alike. In fact, there are close ties regarding its status among both groups\u2014and this has helped make it a much-coveted card today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First printed in 2003\u2019s Controller of Chaos set, Chaos Sorcerer\u2019s tournament legality was notorious for wavering over the years. Between 2003 and 2015, there were different points at which this card was completely legal, partially or fully limited, or even outright banned\u2014and this has contributed to the \u201caura\u201d that\u2019s developed around it. It wasn\u2019t until 2015 when this card was once again fully legalized that its tournament legality became and has since remained stable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, the Gold Series sets and their associated Gold Rares haven\u2019t been brought back since the 2021 international release of Maximum Gold: El Dorado. Since Gold Rare cards have essentially been \u201cretired\u201d, the occasional price spike featuring cards bearing that rarity such as this Chaos Sorcerer card should be somewhat expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Judgment Dragon [QCCU-JP130] (PSA 10 Price: ~US$70)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/16101349\/In-article-image-tcg-one-card-15-1.webp\" alt=\"Yu-Gi-Oh TCG Card Price Rises\" class=\"wp-image-258471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/16101349\/In-article-image-tcg-one-card-15-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/16101349\/In-article-image-tcg-one-card-15-1-300x155.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/16101349\/In-article-image-tcg-one-card-15-1-768x397.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/16101349\/In-article-image-tcg-one-card-15-1-282x146.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Rounding things off is the newest card on this list\u2014the Quarter Century Secret Rare version of the Judgment Dragon card. This card was distributed as part of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/2024\/01\/29\/yu-gi-oh-tcg-booster-pack-release-quarter-century-chronicle-sideunity\/?slide=right\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quarter Century Chronicle side:UNITY<\/a>, a booster pack released in February 2024 in honor of the 25th anniversary of the Yu-Gi-Oh TCG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This card was already one with a unique position within the Yu-Gi-Oh TCG\u2019s history. The version of the card released as part of the 2009 set Turbo Pack: Booster One was an Ultimate Rare. However, this was no ordinary Ultimate Rare\u2014it was the first time in Yu-Gi-Oh TCG that a card was exclusively released in Ultimate Rare form without any versions coming in lower rarities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the release of Quarter Century Chronicle side:UNITY which has driven up prices for this card owing to a significant uptick in demand, it can be expected that some of the rarer versions of Judgment Dragon from past sets will soon experience the same. These include the Ultimate Rare version from Light of Destruction as well as the Gold Rare cards from Gold Series 2010 and The Gold Box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, the cards listed here represent just a snapshot in time of what\u2019s had their prices climb recently. The list of cards that\u2019ll have a spike in value will change from year to year, month to month, and sometimes even week to week. Nevertheless, by staying updated about Yu-Gi-Oh TCG price trends, anyone seeking to make money off their cards can be best positioned to do just that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For the latest releases, breaking news, and exclusive interviews, stay tuned to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/?slide=right?slide=right?slide=right\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SNKRDUNK Magazine<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/snkrdunk\/?slide=modal?slide=modal?slide=modal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@snkrdunk<\/a>&nbsp;on Instagram. 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Just like with stocks, \u201cbuying the dip\u201d and selling cards after a price hike can be a very profitable venture\u2014especially when not just one, but dozens or even hundreds of cards are involved. 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