--- title: "Summoned Skull MRD-003 (Metal Raiders) price, verified sales and population" url: https://cardvolume.com/yugioh/metal-raiders/summoned-skull-mrd-003/ category: Yu-Gi-Oh! updated: 2026-10-08 as_of: 2026-11-10 source: CardVolume (https://cardvolume.com) --- # Summoned Skull MRD-003 (Metal Raiders): price, verified sales and population > Summoned Skull MRD-003 is the Ultra Rare Summoned Skull from Metal Raiders. Collectors search for it because it is an early English printing of a classic monster, with 1st Edition and Unlimited copies requiring separate comps. ## Key facts - CardVolume lists 6 verified sales of the Summoned Skull MRD-003 (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 $5,499 for a 1st Edition Ultra Rare PSA 10 on October 6, 2026 at eBay. - The highest verified sale on record is $5,499 for a 1st Edition Ultra Rare PSA 10 on October 6, 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 10 | — | 1 | $5,499 (2026-10-06) | $5,499 (2026-10-06) | 157 | | 1st Edition Ultra Rare | PSA 9 | — | 0 | $795.00 (2025-07-07) | $795.00 (2025-07-07) | 234 | | 1st Edition Ultra Rare | PSA 8 | — | 0 | $206.00 (2025-01-19) | $206.00 (2025-01-19) | 129 | ## 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 | |---|---|---|---:|---|---|---| | 2026-10-06 | 1st Edition Ultra Rare | PSA 10 | $5,499 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/178105514490) | | 2025-09-26 | 1st Edition Ultra Rare | PSA 10 | $1,905 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2002-yu-gi-oh-metal-raiders-1st-edition/summoned-skull-metal-raiders-1st-edition-003/750503) | | 2025-07-07 | 1st Edition Ultra Rare | PSA 9 | $795.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2002-yu-gi-oh-metal-raiders-1st-edition/summoned-skull-metal-raiders-1st-edition-003/750503) | | 2025-05-19 | 1st Edition Ultra Rare | PSA 9 | $455.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2002-yu-gi-oh-metal-raiders-1st-edition/summoned-skull-metal-raiders-1st-edition-003/750503) | | 2025-04-11 | 1st Edition Ultra Rare | PSA 10 | $1,850 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2002-yu-gi-oh-metal-raiders-1st-edition/summoned-skull-metal-raiders-1st-edition-003/750503) | | 2025-01-19 | 1st Edition Ultra Rare | PSA 8 | $206.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2002-yu-gi-oh-metal-raiders-1st-edition/summoned-skull-metal-raiders-1st-edition-003/750503) | ## How to identify each version - **1st Edition Ultra Rare**: Printed set code MRD-003, Ultra Rare treatment, and 1st Edition text below the artwork; expected First Edition security foil is gold. - **Unlimited Ultra Rare**: Printed set code MRD-003 and Ultra Rare treatment, with no 1st Edition text; expected Unlimited security foil is silver. **Identity note:** Seed rarity corrected from Secret Rare to Ultra Rare based on Konami's database and PSA. North American MRD-003 should not be merged with later MRD-EN003 or other regional codes. ## Why this card matters Konami's official card database lists Summoned Skull as MRD-003 in Metal Raiders with Ultra Rare rarity. The card is part of the early English Yu-Gi-Oh! collector universe, but the exact object is MRD-003, not every Summoned Skull card. PSA's CardFacts page for the 1st Edition MRD-003 category supplies observed graded sales and PSA population counts for that specific graded category. ## Identifying the exact version Begin with the printed set code MRD-003, then check for 1st Edition text below the artwork on this pre-2014 card. The seed label said Secret Rare, but Konami and PSA identify MRD-003 as Ultra Rare. Keep North American MRD-003 separate from later MRD-EN003 25th Anniversary copies and from other Summoned Skull releases such as BPT-002, SDY-004, DB1-EN142, or Quarter Century Bonanza treatments. ## What moves the price between versions and grades PSA's 1st Edition MRD-003 CardFacts table shows recent PSA 10, PSA 9, and PSA 8 auction records, with grade driving large differences inside the same exact variant. Edition remains a separate filter: a 1st Edition PSA 9 sale should not be merged with Unlimited MRD-003 or later MRD-EN003 reprints. Raw copies need their own condition evidence and should not be valued by simply applying slab prices. ## Authenticity checks Compare against official references; multiple checks; no destructive tests; copied cert numbers exist. For MRD-003, verify the exact code, Ultra Rare treatment, edition text, language/region, card back, and photo consistency before comparing price. For slabs, match the PSA cert to the label and available images, but inspect the holder and card because the certification number alone does not authenticate the physical item. ## Common misconceptions - **Myth:** Summoned Skull MRD-003 is Secret Rare. **What the evidence says:** Konami's database and PSA CardFacts identify MRD-003 as Ultra Rare, so the seed Secret Rare label is corrected. - **Myth:** MRD-003 and MRD-EN003 are interchangeable. **What the evidence says:** The printed code and release context differ; original MRD-003 and later MRD-EN003 should be separated before pricing. - **Myth:** A PSA population number is the number of copies in existence. **What the evidence says:** Population is only the count recorded by that grader for that category, not a factory print run or survival census. ## FAQ ### How much is a PSA 10 1st Edition Summoned Skull MRD-003 worth? PSA CardFacts shows PSA 10 1st Edition MRD-003 sales at $1,905 on 2025-09-26 and $1,850 on 2025-04-11, with additional earlier PSA 10 records listed. ### How much is a PSA 9 1st Edition Summoned Skull MRD-003 worth? PSA CardFacts shows PSA 9 1st Edition MRD-003 sales including $795 on 2025-07-07, $455 on 2025-05-19, $446 on 2025-05-05, and $648 on 2025-05-04. ### Is MRD-003 Secret Rare or Ultra Rare? MRD-003 is Ultra Rare according to Konami's official database and PSA's CardFacts category. ### How many PSA 10 1st Edition MRD-003 copies exist? PSA CardFacts shows 157 PSA 10 1st Edition MRD-003 copies as of 2026-09-26; this is a graded population count, not a print run. ### How do I tell 1st Edition from Unlimited MRD-003? A 1st Edition copy has 1st Edition text below the artwork, while Unlimited lacks that text; confirm the MRD-003 code and Ultra Rare treatment too. ## Sources 1. [Summoned Skull card details](https://www.db.yugioh-card.com/yugiohdb/card_search.action?cid=4028&ope=2&request_locale=en) (Konami) 2. [2002 Yu-Gi-Oh! Metal Raiders 1st Edition Summoned Skull Metal Raiders-1st Edition](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2002-yu-gi-oh-metal-raiders-1st-edition/summoned-skull-metal-raiders-1st-edition-003/750503) (PSA) 3. [Yu-Gi-Oh! Collecting Basics Guide](https://www.psacard.com/info/tcg/yu-gi-oh-basics-guide) (PSA) 4. [New to Yu-Gi-Oh! guide](https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/about/new-to-ygo/) (Konami) 5. [PSA Certification Verification](https://www.psacard.com/cert) (PSA) ## How to cite > Summoned Skull MRD-003 (Metal Raiders). CardVolume, https://cardvolume.com/yugioh/metal-raiders/summoned-skull-mrd-003/ (accessed 2026-11-10). Machine-readable: https://cardvolume.com/api/v1/cards/yugioh--metal-raiders--summoned-skull-mrd-003.json · Method: https://cardvolume.com/methodology/