---
title: "Mirror Force MRD-138 (Metal Raiders) price, verified sales and population"
url: https://cardvolume.com/yugioh/metal-raiders/mirror-force-mrd-138/
category: Yu-Gi-Oh!
updated: 2026-10-02
as_of: 2026-11-10
source: CardVolume (https://cardvolume.com)
---

# Mirror Force MRD-138 (Metal Raiders): price, verified sales and population

> Mirror Force is an English Ultra Rare Trap from the 2002 Metal Raiders booster set. Collectors search for it because it is one of the most recognizable early defensive Trap cards and appears in many later reprints, making exact set code and edition important.

## Key facts

- CardVolume lists 4 verified sales of the Mirror Force MRD-138 (Metal Raiders) 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 $260.00 for a MRD-138 1st Edition Ultra Rare PSA 8.5 on October 19, 2025 at eBay.
- The highest verified sale on record is $911.00 for a MRD-138 1st Edition Ultra Rare PSA 10 on September 17, 2025 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 |
|---|---|---:|---:|---|---|---:|
| MRD-138 1st Edition Ultra Rare | PSA 10 | — | 0 | $777.00 (2025-10-05) | $911.00 (2025-09-17) | 108 |
| MRD-138 1st Edition Ultra Rare | PSA 9 | — | 0 | $403.00 (2025-08-11) | $403.00 (2025-08-11) | 105 |
| MRD-138 1st Edition Ultra Rare | PSA 8.5 | — | 0 | $260.00 (2025-10-19) | $260.00 (2025-10-19) | — |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---:|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-19 | MRD-138 1st Edition Ultra Rare | PSA 8.5 | $260.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2002-yu-gi-oh-metal-raiders-1st-edition/mirror-force-metal-raiders-1st-edition-138/750706) |
| 2025-10-05 | MRD-138 1st Edition Ultra Rare | PSA 10 | $777.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2002-yu-gi-oh-metal-raiders-1st-edition/mirror-force-metal-raiders-1st-edition-138/750706) |
| 2025-09-17 | MRD-138 1st Edition Ultra Rare | PSA 10 | $911.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2002-yu-gi-oh-metal-raiders-1st-edition/mirror-force-metal-raiders-1st-edition-138/750706) |
| 2025-08-11 | MRD-138 1st Edition Ultra Rare | PSA 9 | $403.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2002-yu-gi-oh-metal-raiders-1st-edition/mirror-force-metal-raiders-1st-edition-138/750706) |

## How to identify each version

- **MRD-138 1st Edition Ultra Rare**: Printed as MRD-138 with Ultra Rare finish, 1st Edition text, and a gold security foil.
- **MRD-138 Unlimited Ultra Rare**: Printed as MRD-138 with Ultra Rare finish, no 1st Edition text, and a silver security foil.
- **MRD-EN138 LC01 25th Anniversary Ultra Rare**: Modern 2023 reprint with MRD-EN138 set code from Metal Raiders (LC01 25th Anniversary Edition), not the 2002 MRD-138 card.

**Identity note:** Seed identity is correct for the original North American English MRD-138 Ultra Rare; the 2023 LC01 reprint uses MRD-EN138 and must not be merged.

## Why this card matters

Mirror Force matters because it is an early Yu-Gi-Oh! Trap card with strong nostalgia and many later substitutes. Konami's database records the original 2002 Metal Raiders printing as MRD-138 Ultra Rare, while later entries include different set codes and rarities. That makes the collectible object here the 2002 MRD-138 version, not merely any playable copy named Mirror Force.

## Identifying the exact version

Start with the printed set code: the original North American card is MRD-138, while the 25th Anniversary reprint is MRD-EN138. Konami's beginner guide distinguishes rarity finishes and states that First Edition or Limited Edition cards use a gold security foil while Unlimited cards use silver. The foil helps identify edition, but it is not enough to authenticate the card by itself.

## What moves the price between versions and grades

The observed PSA records separate the 1st Edition MRD-138 slab from later reprints and other grades. Recent PSA sales show a wide gap between PSA 10 and lower grades, so condition rarity is material. Do not use an Unlimited, 25th Anniversary, or non-PSA sale as a direct comp for a PSA 10 1st Edition copy without marking it as a different variant or grader.

## Authenticity checks

Compare against official references; multiple checks; no destructive tests; copied cert numbers exist. Check the set code, edition text, Ultra Rare finish, card text, back, edges, security foil color, and seller photos against known authentic examples. For slabs, match the cert record to the exact card and still inspect the holder and images because PSA warns that valid cert numbers can be misused on counterfeit inserts.

## Common misconceptions

- **Myth:** Any Mirror Force sale is a usable comp for MRD-138. **What the evidence says:** The evidence supports separating MRD-138 from MRD-EN138, other sets, other rarities, raw copies, and each PSA grade.
- **Myth:** A low PSA population proves the card must rise. **What the evidence says:** Population is a graded-copy count, not print run or demand; ch10 rejects price certainty from population alone.
- **Myth:** A silver or gold security foil proves authenticity. **What the evidence says:** Konami describes foil color as an edition feature, but ch06 requires multiple authenticity checks.

## FAQ

### How much is a PSA 10 1st Edition Mirror Force MRD-138 worth?

The most recent opened PSA record found here is $777 on 2025-10-05 for a PSA 10 1st Edition MRD-138 sale.

### How many PSA 10 1st Edition Mirror Force MRD-138 copies exist?

PSA showed 108 PSA 10 copies for the 1st Edition MRD-138 category as of 2026-09-26.

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

A 1st Edition copy has 1st Edition text and a gold security foil, while Unlimited lacks that edition text and uses a silver security foil.

### Is the 25th Anniversary MRD-EN138 the same card for pricing?

No, MRD-EN138 is a 2023 LC01 25th Anniversary reprint and should be priced separately from the 2002 MRD-138 card.

### Is Mirror Force MRD-138 an Ultra Rare?

Yes, Konami lists the 2002 Metal Raiders MRD-138 printing as Ultra Rare.

## Sources

1. [Mirror Force card details](https://www.db.yugioh-card.com/yugiohdb/card_search.action?cid=4887&ope=2&request_locale=en) (Konami Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Database)
2. [New to Yu-Gi-Oh!](https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/about/new-to-ygo/) (Konami)
3. [2002 Yu-Gi-Oh! Metal Raiders 1st Edition Mirror Force PSA CardFacts](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2002-yu-gi-oh-metal-raiders-1st-edition/mirror-force-metal-raiders-1st-edition-138/750706) (PSA)
4. [Legendary Collection: 25th Anniversary Edition](https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/products/lc_25th/) (Konami)
5. [PSA Cert Verification](https://www.psacard.com/cert) (PSA)

## How to cite

> Mirror Force MRD-138 (Metal Raiders). CardVolume, https://cardvolume.com/yugioh/metal-raiders/mirror-force-mrd-138/ (accessed 2026-11-10).

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