---
title: "Dark Magician LOB-005 (Legend of Blue Eyes White Dragon) price, verified sales and population"
url: https://cardvolume.com/yugioh/legend-of-blue-eyes/dark-magician-lob-005/
category: Yu-Gi-Oh!
updated: 2026-09-28
as_of: 2026-11-11
source: CardVolume (https://cardvolume.com)
---

# Dark Magician LOB-005 (Legend of Blue Eyes White Dragon): price, verified sales and population

> 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.

## Key facts

- CardVolume lists 29 verified sales of the Dark Magician LOB-005 (Legend of Blue Eyes White Dragon) as of November 11, 2026.
- The 1st Edition LOB-005 PSA 10 market price is $20,600, the median of 6 verified sales between August 18, 2026 and September 22, 2026.
- The highest verified sale on record is $25,000 for a 1st Edition LOB-005 PSA 10 on September 22, 2026 at eBay.
- The graded market value of tracked grades (market price × graded population) is $1,812,800.

## 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 LOB-005 | PSA 10 | $20,600 | 6 | $25,000 (2026-09-22) | $25,000 (2026-09-22) | 88 |
| 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA 9 | — | 0 | $1,875 (2025-09-22) | $7,000 (2020-11-14) | 297 |
| 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA 8 | — | 0 | $1,000 (2024-12-22) | $2,700 (2021-02-28) | 193 |
| 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA 6 | — | 0 | $420.00 (2024-11-29) | $420.00 (2024-11-29) | — |
| 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA 5 | — | 0 | $511.00 (2025-06-16) | $511.00 (2025-06-16) | — |
| 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA 4 | — | 0 | $213.50 (2024-11-29) | $213.50 (2024-11-29) | — |
| 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA 1 | — | 0 | $205.50 (2025-02-17) | $205.50 (2025-02-17) | — |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---:|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA 10 | $25,000 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/41004676/psa) |
| 2026-09-21 | 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA 10 | $25,000 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/287563279070) |
| 2026-09-14 | 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA 10 | $19,999 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/41004676/psa) |
| 2026-09-13 | 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA 10 | $19,999 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/128066129044) |
| 2026-08-24 | 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA 10 | $21,200 | excluded | eBay via PSA cert sales history | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/26008143/psa) |
| 2026-08-18 | 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA 10 | $20,000 | excluded | eBay via PSA cert sales history | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/26008143/psa) |
| 2026-05-05 | 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA 10 | $17,150 | excluded | eBay via PSA cert sales history | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/26008143/psa) |
| 2026-02-03 | 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA 10 | $8,000 | not stated | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/buy-now/d2c7be50-227d-4ac4-8a36-e9a2fc08686b/2002-yu-gi-oh-legend-of-blue-eyes-1st-edition-dark-magician-lob-005-psa-10-gem-mint) |
| 2025-12-29 | 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA 10 | $7,499 | excluded | eBay via PSA APR | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2002-yu-gi-oh-legend-blue-eyes-white-dragon/dark-magician-1st-edition-005/669850) |
| 2025-09-22 | 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA 9 | $1,875 | excluded | eBay via PSA APR | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2002-yu-gi-oh-legend-blue-eyes-white-dragon/dark-magician-1st-edition-005/669850) |
| 2025-06-16 | 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA 5 | $511.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2002-yu-gi-oh-legend-blue-eyes-white-dragon/dark-magician-1st-edition-005/669850) |
| 2025-05-18 | 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA 10 | $6,200 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2002-yu-gi-oh-legend-blue-eyes-white-dragon/dark-magician-1st-edition-005/669850) |
| 2025-02-17 | 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA 1 | $205.50 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2002-yu-gi-oh-legend-blue-eyes-white-dragon/dark-magician-1st-edition-005/669850) |
| 2025-01-07 | 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA 9 | $1,400 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2002-yu-gi-oh-legend-blue-eyes-white-dragon/dark-magician-1st-edition-005/669850) |
| 2024-12-30 | 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA 9 | $1,325 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2002-yu-gi-oh-legend-blue-eyes-white-dragon/dark-magician-1st-edition-005/669850) |
| 2024-12-22 | 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA 8 | $1,000 | excluded | eBay via PSA APR | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2002-yu-gi-oh-legend-blue-eyes-white-dragon/dark-magician-1st-edition-005/669850) |
| 2024-12-19 | 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA 9 | $1,065 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2002-yu-gi-oh-legend-blue-eyes-white-dragon/dark-magician-1st-edition-005/669850) |
| 2024-12-09 | 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA 9 | $1,826 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2002-yu-gi-oh-legend-blue-eyes-white-dragon/dark-magician-1st-edition-005/669850) |
| 2024-11-29 | 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA 4 | $213.50 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2002-yu-gi-oh-legend-blue-eyes-white-dragon/dark-magician-1st-edition-005/669850) |
| 2024-11-29 | 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA 6 | $420.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2002-yu-gi-oh-legend-blue-eyes-white-dragon/dark-magician-1st-edition-005/669850) |
| 2024-11-21 | 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA 9 | $1,250 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2002-yu-gi-oh-legend-blue-eyes-white-dragon/dark-magician-1st-edition-005/669850) |
| 2024-11-04 | 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA 9 | $1,383 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2002-yu-gi-oh-legend-blue-eyes-white-dragon/dark-magician-1st-edition-005/669850) |
| 2024-10-21 | 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA 9 | $1,425 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2002-yu-gi-oh-legend-blue-eyes-white-dragon/dark-magician-1st-edition-005/669850) |
| 2024-10-18 | 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA 8 | $719.00 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2002-yu-gi-oh-legend-blue-eyes-white-dragon/dark-magician-1st-edition-005/669850) |
| 2024-08-26 | 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA 8 | $860.00 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2002-yu-gi-oh-legend-blue-eyes-white-dragon/dark-magician-1st-edition-005/669850) |
| 2024-06-23 | 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA 8 | $1,312 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2002-yu-gi-oh-legend-blue-eyes-white-dragon/dark-magician-1st-edition-005/669850) |
| 2024-01-24 | 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA 8 | $650.00 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2002-yu-gi-oh-legend-blue-eyes-white-dragon/dark-magician-1st-edition-005/669850) |
| 2021-02-28 | 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA 8 | $2,700 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2002-yu-gi-oh-legend-blue-eyes-white-dragon/dark-magician-1st-edition-005/669850) |
| 2020-11-14 | 1st Edition LOB-005 | PSA 9 | $7,000 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2002-yu-gi-oh-legend-blue-eyes-white-dragon/dark-magician-1st-edition-005/669850) |

## How to identify each version

- **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.

**Identity note:** The seed identity is correct for the North American English LOB target, but the card must be kept separate from Starter Deck Yugi, BPT, DDS, LOB-E005, LOB-EN005 25th Anniversary, Asian English, and other Dark Magician printings.

## Why this card matters

PSA'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.

## Identifying the exact version

The 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.

## What moves the price between versions and grades

The 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.

## Authenticity checks

Compare 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.

## Common misconceptions

- **Myth:** All old Dark Magician cards are comparable to LOB-005. **What the evidence says:** The evidence supports separating set, number, language, artwork, edition, condition, and grader before pricing.
- **Myth:** A PSA 10 population means only that many copies exist. **What the evidence says:** Population is a PSA graded-copy count, not the number printed or the number still in collections.
- **Myth:** A raw near-mint card can be valued as PSA 10. **What the evidence says:** Raw condition and graded PSA 10 are separate categories; grading outcomes are uncertain and must not be assumed.
- **Myth:** A 2026 sale makes every copy worth the same number. **What the evidence says:** A sale is one comp for that exact variant and grade; use several qualifying comps where available and exclude mismatches.

## FAQ

### How much is a PSA 10 1st Edition LOB-005 Dark Magician worth?

Verified PSA 10 sales include $21,200 on August 24, 2026, $20,000 on August 18, 2026, and $7,499 on December 29, 2025, so report a dated comp range rather than one fixed value. Sources: 3, 4.

### How do I tell 1st Edition from Unlimited?

A 1st Edition copy has the 1st Edition stamp and gold security foil, while Unlimited lacks the stamp and uses silver. Source: 5.

### How many PSA 10 1st Edition copies exist?

PSA displayed 88 PSA 10 copies for the 1st Edition LOB-005 category when accessed on 2026-09-26; this is PSA population, not print run. Source: 3.

### Is LOB-005 the same as Starter Deck Yugi Dark Magician?

No; LOB-005 and SDY Dark Magician are different products and should not share sales comps. Sources: 1, 3.

### Can I use PSA 9 sales to value a PSA 10?

No; PSA 9 and PSA 10 are separate grade categories with separate comps. Source: 3.

### Are reprinted Dark Magician cards counterfeit?

No; authorized reprints are legitimate cards, but they are separate versions and should not be priced as LOB-005 1st Edition. Source: 5.

## Sources

1. [Dark Magician Card Details](https://www.db.yugioh-card.com/yugiohdb/card_search.action?cid=4041&ope=2&request_locale=en) (Konami Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Database)
2. [2002 Yu-Gi-Oh! Legend of Blue Eyes White Dragon Set Profile](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2002-yu-gi-oh-legend-blue-eyes-white-dragon/32427) (PSA CardFacts)
3. [Dark Magician - 1st Edition PSA CardFacts](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2002-yu-gi-oh-legend-blue-eyes-white-dragon/dark-magician-1st-edition-005/669850) (PSA CardFacts)
4. [PSA Cert Verification 26008143](https://www.psacard.com/cert/26008143/psa) (PSA)
5. [New to Yu-Gi-Oh! guide](https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/about/new-to-ygo/) (Konami)

## How to cite

> Dark Magician LOB-005 (Legend of Blue Eyes White Dragon). CardVolume, https://cardvolume.com/yugioh/legend-of-blue-eyes/dark-magician-lob-005/ (accessed 2026-11-11).

Machine-readable: https://cardvolume.com/api/v1/cards/yugioh--legend-of-blue-eyes--dark-magician-lob-005.json · Method: https://cardvolume.com/methodology/