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Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning
Invasion of Chaos · IOC-025
Key facts
- CardVolume lists 2 verified sales of the Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning IOC-025 (Invasion of Chaos) as of November 10, 2026.
- No grade has the 5 verified sales in 90 days needed for a market price; the most recent verified sale was $799.99 for a 1st Edition Ultra Rare PSA 9 on September 18, 2026 at eBay.
- The highest verified sale on record is $799.99 for a 1st Edition Ultra Rare PSA 9 on September 18, 2026 at eBay.
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Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning IOC-025 (1st Edition Ultra Rare, PSA 9): last verified sale $799.99 on Sep 18, 2026 (eBay). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/yugioh/invasion-of-chaos/black-luster-soldier-envoy-of-the-beginning-ioc-025/, as of Nov 10, 2026.
Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning IOC-025 (Unlimited Ultra Rare, PSA 9): last verified sale $140.62 on Aug 21, 2026 (eBay). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/yugioh/invasion-of-chaos/black-luster-soldier-envoy-of-the-beginning-ioc-025/, as of Nov 10, 2026.
Values as of Nov 10, 2026 in USD. Market price = median of at least 5 qualifying sales of this exact version and grade in the last 90 days. Methodology
Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning price by grade
| Version | Grade | Price | Basis | Verified sales | Last sale | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Edition Ultra Rare | PSA 9 | $799.99 | last verified sale | 1 | $799.99 · Sep 18, 2026 | $799.99 |
| Unlimited Ultra Rare | PSA 9 | $140.62 | last verified sale | 1 | $140.62 · Aug 21, 2026 | $140.62 |
Price: the 90-day market price where there is one (median of at least 5 verified sales), otherwise the median of the last 5 verified sales. Each version and grade is priced on its own; nothing is averaged across grades.
Sales history
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| Date | Version | Grade | Price | Venue | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | 1st Edition Ultra Rare | PSA 9 | $799.99 hammer, excl. premium | eBay fixed | Verified | Open |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Unlimited Ultra Rare | PSA 9 | $140.62 hammer, excl. premium | eBay fixed Shipping $23.78 not included | Verified | Open |
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Price chart
1st Edition Ultra Rare · PSA 9
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 9; no chart.
Unlimited Ultra Rare · PSA 9
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 9; no chart.
Graded population
No sourced population figure yet.
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Grading math for this card
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About Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning
Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning IOC-025 is the Ultra Rare Invasion of Chaos version of a key early chaos-era monster. Collectors search for it because it combines nostalgia, competitive history, and a high-profile original English printing that must be separated from later reprints.
Why this card matters
Verified factKonami's official database lists Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning as an Invasion of Chaos card with original code IOC-025 and Ultra Rare rarity. It also lists multiple later versions, including the 2023 25th Anniversary IOC-EN025 printing and later premium treatments. The evidence-supported CardVolume identity is therefore the original English IOC-025 version, split by 1st Edition and Unlimited, not the broader card name. [1]
Identifying the exact version
Verified factCheck the printed code first: IOC-025 is the original Invasion of Chaos code in this seed, while IOC-EN025 belongs to a later 25th Anniversary product. Then check edition text below the art for 1st Edition on this pre-2014 card. Record Ultra Rare, English language, region/code, grader, grade, and cert if slabbed. Do not mix Japanese Controller of Chaos, Collector's Rare, Quarter Century Secret Rare, or other treatments into this record. [1][2][3]
What moves the price between versions and grades
AnalysisPrice evidence must separate original IOC-025 from later reprints and separate PSA grades from raw condition. PSA's IOC price guide lists different guide values for 1st Edition and Unlimited Black Luster Soldier, but those values are not themselves sold comparables. Because no opened sale page showing a specific IOC-025 price and date was established in this batch, no sale record is included rather than padding with aggregator data. [4]
Authenticity checks
Verified factCompare against official references; multiple checks; no destructive tests; copied cert numbers exist. For IOC-025, confirm the card name, code, Ultra Rare treatment, edition text, language, and back design, then inspect corners, edges, surface, and centering before treating a raw card as comparable to graded copies. For slabs, match the certification data to the exact label and photos, but do not rely on cert lookup alone. [1][3][5]
Telling the versions apart
| Version | How to identify it |
|---|---|
| 1st Edition Ultra Rare | Printed set code IOC-025, Ultra Rare treatment, and 1st Edition text below the artwork; expected First Edition security foil is gold. |
| Unlimited Ultra Rare | Printed set code IOC-025 and Ultra Rare treatment, with no 1st Edition text; expected Unlimited security foil is silver. |
What people get wrong about this card
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Supply events
- Apr 21, 2023 · card reprintKonami database lists Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning as IOC-EN025 in Invasion of Chaos (LC01 25th Anniversary Edition), separate from original IOC-025. Source
- Nov 7, 2024 · new treatmentKonami database lists RA03-EN132 in Quarter Century Bonanza as Platinum Secret Rare and Quarter Century Secret Rare treatments. Source
“Reprint” can mean four different things; each affects a different pool of substitutes. How reprints affect Pokémon prices
Frequently asked questions
How much is a PSA 10 1st Edition Black Luster Soldier IOC-025 worth?
Is IOC-025 Ultra Rare?
How do I tell original IOC-025 from the 25th Anniversary reprint?
How many PSA 10 IOC-025 copies exist?
Can Japanese OCG sales be used for this English card?
Sources
- Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning card details — Konami (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Collecting Basics Guide — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- New to Yu-Gi-Oh! guide — Konami (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- 2004 Yu-Gi-Oh! IOC-Invasion of Chaos PSA Price Guide — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Certification Verification — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
Not yet established
- No opened primary sold-comparable page was established for a specific IOC-025 sale in this batch.
- No PSA population count with a source-stated as-of date was established for the exact IOC-025 variant.
- Original English IOC release-date details should be cross-checked against official product documentation before adding an original supply event.
Research: Codex research pass (live web) · automated source checks · independent cross-check · generated Sep 26, 2026 · reviewed by CardVolume editorial (owner-approved) on Oct 2, 2026 · updated Oct 2, 2026. Found an error? Report it.
