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title: "Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning IOC-025 (Invasion of Chaos) price, verified sales and population"
url: https://cardvolume.com/yugioh/invasion-of-chaos/black-luster-soldier-envoy-of-the-beginning-ioc-025/
category: Yu-Gi-Oh!
updated: 2026-10-02
as_of: 2026-11-10
source: CardVolume (https://cardvolume.com)
---

# Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning IOC-025 (Invasion of Chaos): price, verified sales and population

> 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.

## 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.

## Market price by version and grade

Market price = median of at least 5 verified sales in the last 90 days for that exact version, grader and grade. "—" means not enough verified sales.

| Version | Grade | Market price | Sales in window | Last verified sale | Record sale | Population |
|---|---|---:|---:|---|---|---:|
| 1st Edition Ultra Rare | PSA 9 | — | 1 | $799.99 (2026-09-18) | $799.99 (2026-09-18) | — |
| Unlimited Ultra Rare | PSA 9 | — | 1 | $140.62 (2026-08-21) | $140.62 (2026-08-21) | — |

## Verified sales

Each sale was confirmed on the linked page by an automated check or an independent second pass.

| Date | Version | Grade | Price (USD) | Buyer's premium | Venue | Source |
|---|---|---|---:|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-18 | 1st Edition Ultra Rare | PSA 9 | $799.99 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/198579994548) |
| 2026-08-21 | Unlimited Ultra Rare | PSA 9 | $140.62 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/188819012289) |

## How to identify each version

- **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.

**Identity note:** Seed identity confirmed as English IOC-025 Ultra Rare. Konami's current TCG database also lists the 25th Anniversary IOC-EN025 reprint separately, so IOC-025 and IOC-EN025 should not be merged.

## Why this card matters

Konami'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.

## Identifying the exact version

Check 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.

## What moves the price between versions and grades

Price 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.

## Authenticity checks

Compare 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.

## Common misconceptions

- **Myth:** IOC-025 and IOC-EN025 are the same collectible version. **What the evidence says:** Konami lists them as different product entries; CardVolume should keep original IOC-025 separate from 25th Anniversary IOC-EN025.
- **Myth:** A later Collector's Rare or Quarter Century Secret Rare sale can price the original Ultra Rare. **What the evidence says:** Different rarity treatments are separate variants and should not be merged into the original Ultra Rare comp set.
- **Myth:** A guide value is enough to publish a sale record. **What the evidence says:** Chapter 03 requires an opened sale page showing price and date; guide values and aggregators do not replace sold comps.

## FAQ

### How much is a PSA 10 1st Edition Black Luster Soldier IOC-025 worth?

Not established from opened sold-comparable pages in this batch; PSA's price guide lists a PSA 10 guide value of $2,250 for 1st Edition, but that is not a sold comp.

### Is IOC-025 Ultra Rare?

Yes, Konami's official database lists the original IOC-025 Invasion of Chaos printing as Ultra Rare.

### How do I tell original IOC-025 from the 25th Anniversary reprint?

The original uses IOC-025, while the 25th Anniversary entry uses IOC-EN025, so the printed code separates them before price comparison.

### How many PSA 10 IOC-025 copies exist?

Unknown in this batch because no opened PSA population page with a source-stated as-of date was established for the exact IOC-025 variant.

### Can Japanese OCG sales be used for this English card?

No, Japanese OCG set codes and rarities must be recorded separately from English IOC-025 sales.

## Sources

1. [Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning card details](https://www.db.yugioh-card.com/yugiohdb/card_search.action?cid=5835&ope=2&request_locale=en) (Konami)
2. [Yu-Gi-Oh! Collecting Basics Guide](https://www.psacard.com/info/tcg/yu-gi-oh-basics-guide) (PSA)
3. [New to Yu-Gi-Oh! guide](https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/about/new-to-ygo/) (Konami)
4. [2004 Yu-Gi-Oh! IOC-Invasion of Chaos PSA Price Guide](https://www.psacard.com/priceguide/non-sports-tcg-card-values/2004-yu-gi-oh-ioc-invasion-chaos/2862) (PSA)
5. [PSA Certification Verification](https://www.psacard.com/cert) (PSA)

## How to cite

> Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning IOC-025 (Invasion of Chaos). CardVolume, https://cardvolume.com/yugioh/invasion-of-chaos/black-luster-soldier-envoy-of-the-beginning-ioc-025/ (accessed 2026-11-10).

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