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Dark Magician
Legend of Blue Eyes White Dragon · LOB-005
Values as of Sep 26, 2026 in USD. Market price = median of at least 5 qualifying sales of this exact version and grade in the last 90 days. Methodology
Sales history
| Date | Version | Grade | Price | Venue | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA 10 · cert 27566376 | $21,200 | eBay via PSA cert sales history auction | Cross-checked | Open |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA 10 · cert 48855413 | $20,000 | eBay via PSA cert sales history fixed | Cross-checked | Open |
| May 5, 2026 | 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA 10 · cert 26617905 | $17,150 | eBay via PSA cert sales history auction | Cross-checked | Open |
| Dec 29, 2025 | 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA 10 · cert 41004676 | $7,499 | eBay via PSA APR auction | Verified | Open |
| Sep 22, 2025 | 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA 9 · cert 94850170 | $1,875 | eBay via PSA APR auction | Verified | Open |
| Dec 22, 2024 | 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA 8 · cert 99783166 | $1,000 | eBay via PSA APR auction | Verified | Open |
Verified: an editor or automated check confirmed the figure on the source page. Cross-checked: an independent second research pass reopened the source and confirmed it. Reported: cited by research but not re-checked; never used in metrics. Asking prices are never listed here.
Price chart
1st Edition LOB-005 · PSA 10
1st Edition LOB-005 · PSA 9
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 9; no chart.
1st Edition LOB-005 · PSA 8
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 8; no chart.
Graded population
| Version | Grader | Grade | Count | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA | 10 | 88 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
| 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA | 9 | 297 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
| 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA | 8 | 193 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
Population counts copies graded by one company in one grade. It is not a print run and it grows with every submission. Why population is not print run
Grading math for this card
Prefilled with the latest qualifying sale for each grade where one exists. Replace any value with your own. We never suggest what grade your copy will get.
Formula from Grading: condition, uncertainty, and economics: grading pays only if your honest chance of the high grade exceeds (raw net + cost − other-outcome net) ÷ (high-grade net − other-outcome net). The 13% fee is an editable assumption, not a quoted tariff.
About Dark Magician
Dark Magician LOB-005 is the early booster-set version of Yugi's signature monster in the English Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG. Collectors search it because the same character appears in many later products, making the exact LOB version and edition stamp essential.
Why this card matters
Verified factPSA's set profile identifies Legend of Blue Eyes White Dragon as the first Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game set in North America, released March 8, 2002. Dark Magician is one of the headline Ultra Rares from that set, and its appeal is tied to early TCG history, Yugi association, and exact artwork. The card name alone is not specific enough because Dark Magician has many later releases with different codes, artworks, languages, and finishes. [1][2][3]
Identifying the exact version
Verified factThe exact identity is Dark Magician, LOB-005, English North American TCG, Ultra Rare. First Edition copies carry the edition stamp and gold Eye of Anubis foil; Unlimited copies lack the stamp and use silver. Keep LOB-005 separate from LOB-EN005 and foreign-language issues even when the art looks similar. For slabs, confirm the cert page says 2002 Yu-Gi-Oh! LOB-Legend of Blue Eyes White Dragon, card #005, and the 1st Edition pedigree when applicable. [1][4][5]
What moves the price between versions and grades
AnalysisThe opened PSA sources show the market separates Dark Magician strongly by grade. PSA CardFacts displayed PSA 10, PSA 9, and PSA 8 1st Edition populations and APR rows with individual sale dates. PSA cert history for a PSA 10 also showed later 2026 similar-item sales above the older 2025 APR rows. That pattern supports using current, exact, sold comps by grader and grade rather than a general Dark Magician value. [3][4]
Authenticity checks
Verified factCompare against official references; multiple checks; no destructive tests; copied cert numbers exist. Check set code, edition stamp, foil stamp color, name font, attribute icon, card back, surface, corners, and holder details. A legitimate reprint is not fake, but it is a different comp. PSA cert verification helps match label data, but the knowledge base rule still requires comparing the physical card and slab to known authentic examples. [4][5]
Telling the versions apart
| Version | How to identify it |
|---|---|
| 1st Edition LOB-005 | 1st Edition stamp below the artwork area with gold Eye of Anubis security foil. |
| Unlimited LOB-005 | No 1st Edition stamp and a silver Eye of Anubis security foil. |
What people get wrong about this card
Based on the claims our guides decline to adopt: Risk and strategy · Case studies and corrections
Frequently asked questions
How much is a PSA 10 1st Edition LOB-005 Dark Magician worth?
How do I tell 1st Edition from Unlimited?
How many PSA 10 1st Edition copies exist?
Is LOB-005 the same as Starter Deck Yugi Dark Magician?
Can I use PSA 9 sales to value a PSA 10?
Are reprinted Dark Magician cards counterfeit?
Sources
- Dark Magician Card Details — Konami Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Database (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- 2002 Yu-Gi-Oh! Legend of Blue Eyes White Dragon Set Profile — PSA CardFacts (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- Dark Magician - 1st Edition PSA CardFacts — PSA CardFacts (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Cert Verification 26008143 — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- New to Yu-Gi-Oh! guide — Konami (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
Not yet established
- Official print-run figures for LOB-005 1st Edition and Unlimited were not found.
- No exact Unlimited LOB-005 sales were verified in opened source pages.
- The opened PSA pages do not state buyer-premium treatment for eBay sales; eBay sales are recorded with buyer_premium_included false.
Research: Codex research pass (live web) · automated source checks · independent cross-check · generated Sep 26, 2026 · awaiting editor review · updated Sep 26, 2026. Found an error? Report it.
