Purple magician casting spell with green staff on dark card.

Dark Magician [1st Edition] SDY-E005 — Yu-Gi-Oh Starter Deck Yugi Card Value

Yu-Gi-Oh Starter Deck Yugi

What the Dark Magician [1st Edition] SDY-E005 card from Yu-Gi-Oh Starter Deck Yugi is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Dark Magician [1st Edition] SDY-E005 value — Ungraded $78 · Grade 9 $636 · PSA 10 $4,019. Prices updated July 2026.

Set · Yu-Gi-Oh Starter Deck YugiGame · Yu-Gi-Oh
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$78
Ungraded
8.2×
$636
Grade 9
51.5×
$4,019
PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 51.5× raw.

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Which version do you have?

If you just want the card, buy the Standard version for $10. The 1st Edition version at $78 commands a premium for its rarity and historical significance. Collectors prioritizing investment or display should pay the extra for the 1st Edition. Casual players or budget-conscious buyers are better off sticking to the Standard version for a significantly lower cost.

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Brand
Yu-Gi-Oh
Set
Yu-Gi-Oh Starter Deck Yugi
Game
Yu-Gi-Oh

Dark Magician [1st Edition] SDY-E005 (Yu-Gi-Oh Starter Deck Yugi) card value

An ungraded Dark Magician [1st Edition] SDY-E005 from Yu-Gi-Oh Starter Deck Yugi averages around $78. A Grade 9 copy runs about $636, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands $4019.

What drives the price

Centering, corners, edges, and surface decide a card's grade — and the grade decides the price. The jump from raw to PSA 10 can be 5–20×, so condition is everything. Holos, first editions, and shadowless prints carry the biggest premiums.

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Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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Ungraded$78eBay sold comps
Grade 9$636eBay sold comps
PSA 10$4,019eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the approximate value of an ungraded Dark Magician [1st Edition]?
An ungraded copy of Dark Magician [1st Edition] is currently valued at $78.
How much does a PSA 10 version sell for?
A PSA 10 graded copy of this card sells for $4019.
Is the Grade 9 condition worth buying?
A Grade 9 copy is listed at $636, offering a strong balance between condition and cost.

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