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title: "Blue-Eyes White Dragon SDK-001 (Starter Deck: Kaiba) price, verified sales and population"
url: https://cardvolume.com/yugioh/starter-deck-kaiba/blue-eyes-white-dragon-sdk-001/
category: Yu-Gi-Oh!
updated: 2026-10-02
as_of: 2026-11-10
source: CardVolume (https://cardvolume.com)
---

# Blue-Eyes White Dragon SDK-001 (Starter Deck: Kaiba): price, verified sales and population

> Blue-Eyes White Dragon SDK-001 is the Ultra Rare cover card from the English Starter Deck: Kaiba. Collectors search for it because it is an early English Blue-Eyes printing tied to Seto Kaiba, with 1st Edition and Unlimited copies priced as separate objects.

## Key facts

- CardVolume lists 5 verified sales of the Blue-Eyes White Dragon SDK-001 (Starter Deck: Kaiba) 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 $45,000 for a 1st Edition Ultra Rare PSA 10 on September 23, 2026 at eBay.
- The highest verified sale on record is $45,000 for a 1st Edition Ultra Rare PSA 10 on September 23, 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 | $45,000 (2026-09-23) | $45,000 (2026-09-23) | 107 |
| 1st Edition Ultra Rare | PSA 9 | — | 1 | $4,550 (2026-09-14) | $4,550 (2026-09-14) | 384 |
| 1st Edition Ultra Rare | PSA 8 | — | 1 | $1,800 (2026-09-21) | $1,800 (2026-09-21) | 251 |
| Unlimited Ultra Rare | PSA 10 | — | 0 | $973.00 (2025-04-27) | $973.00 (2025-04-27) | 187 |
| Unlimited Ultra Rare | PSA 9 | — | 0 | $250.00 (2025-12-13) | $250.00 (2025-12-13) | 1,247 |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---:|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | 1st Edition Ultra Rare | PSA 10 | $45,000 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/26269840/psa) |
| 2026-09-21 | 1st Edition Ultra Rare | PSA 8 | $1,800 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/94900035/psa) |
| 2026-09-14 | 1st Edition Ultra Rare | PSA 9 | $4,550 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/123866209/psa) |
| 2025-12-13 | Unlimited Ultra Rare | PSA 9 | $250.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2002-yu-gi-oh-starter-deck-kaiba/blue-eyes-white-dragon-1/636264/) |
| 2025-04-27 | Unlimited Ultra Rare | PSA 10 | $973.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2002-yu-gi-oh-starter-deck-kaiba/blue-eyes-white-dragon-1/636264/) |

## How to identify each version

- **1st Edition Ultra Rare**: Printed set code SDK-001, Ultra Rare foil name/art treatment, and 1st Edition text below the artwork; early First Edition cards use a gold security foil, but that foil is only one check.
- **Unlimited Ultra Rare**: Printed set code SDK-001 and Ultra Rare treatment, with no 1st Edition text; Unlimited cards use a silver security foil, but the foil is not proof of authenticity.

**Identity note:** Seed identity confirmed as English Starter Deck: Kaiba SDK-001 Ultra Rare. PSA labels abbreviate the subject as BLUE-EYES WHITE DRGN. on some cert records.

## Why this card matters

Konami's official card database lists Blue-Eyes White Dragon as card code SDK-001 in Starter Deck Kaiba, released March 29, 2002, with Ultra Rare rarity. PSA's CardFacts page treats Starter Deck: Kaiba Blue-Eyes as a heavily collected early Yu-Gi-Oh! card and separates graded populations and sales by PSA category. For CardVolume, the collectible object is not just the character; it is the English SDK-001 printing, edition, rarity, and grade.

## Identifying the exact version

Start with the printed set code under the art: SDK-001 is Starter Deck: Kaiba, not LOB-001, SKE-001, BPT-003, DDS-001, or any later Blue-Eyes release. For pre-2014 Yu-Gi-Oh! cards, PSA's collecting guide places the 1st Edition text below the artwork; Unlimited copies lack that text. Konami states that First Edition and Limited Edition security foils are gold and Unlimited security foils are silver, but this should be combined with set code, edition text, photos, and slab verification.

## What moves the price between versions and grades

Observed PSA records show very different sale levels for 1st Edition and Unlimited slabs, so those categories should not be merged. Recent PSA similar-item records for 1st Edition PSA 10 examples include several 2026 five-figure sales, while PSA CardFacts for the Unlimited category shows much lower PSA 10 and PSA 9 realized prices in its auction table. Grade also matters because centering, surface, corners, and edge defects can separate an otherwise correct SDK-001 from a top-grade slab.

## Authenticity checks

Compare the card against official references for the SDK-001 release and against a known authentic example; use several checks together, including set code, edition text, rarity treatment, card back, surface, size, edge quality, and seller photos. Do not use destructive tests. If slabbed, verify the cert details and compare the slab photos where available, but remember that copied cert numbers exist and a database match alone does not authenticate the physical card.

## Common misconceptions

- **Myth:** All Blue-Eyes White Dragon cards can be priced together. **What the evidence says:** Evidence supports separating SDK-001 from LOB-001, DDS-001, BPT-003, SKE-001, and later reprints because set code, edition, and rarity define different collectible versions.
- **Myth:** A gold security foil proves a 1st Edition card is authentic. **What the evidence says:** Konami identifies gold security foils on First and Limited Edition cards, but the knowledge base requires multiple authenticity checks; foil color alone is not proof.
- **Myth:** Population is the same thing as print run. **What the evidence says:** PSA population is a graded-copy count in PSA's database, not a count of all copies printed or still existing.

## FAQ

### How much is a PSA 10 1st Edition Blue-Eyes White Dragon SDK-001 worth?

The opened PSA cert record shows a PSA 10 1st Edition SDK-001 sale at $45,000 on 2026-09-23, with earlier 2026 PSA 10 records at $31,750, $26,700, $29,100, and $25,200.

### How much is a PSA 9 1st Edition SDK-001 worth?

The opened PSA cert record shows recent PSA 9 1st Edition SDK-001 sales including $4,550 on 2026-09-14, $3,500 on 2026-09-13, $3,800 on 2026-09-02, and $4,000 on 2026-09-01.

### How do I tell 1st Edition from Unlimited SDK-001?

A 1st Edition SDK-001 has the 1st Edition text below the artwork on this pre-2014 card, while an Unlimited copy lacks that text; Konami also associates gold security foils with First/Limited Edition and silver with Unlimited.

### How many PSA 10 1st Edition SDK-001 copies exist?

PSA cert records viewed for this batch show PSA Population 107 for PSA 10 1st Edition SDK-001 as of 2026-09-26; this is a graded population count, not a print run.

### Is SDK-001 the same as LOB-001 Blue-Eyes White Dragon?

No, SDK-001 is Starter Deck: Kaiba and LOB-001 is Legend of Blue Eyes White Dragon, so sales and population data should be kept separate.

## Sources

1. [Blue-Eyes White Dragon card details](https://www.db.yugioh-card.com/yugiohdb/card_search.action?cid=4007&ope=2&request_locale=en) (Konami)
2. [2002 Yu-Gi-Oh Starter Deck Kaiba Blue-Eyes White Dragon](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2002-yu-gi-oh-starter-deck-kaiba/blue-eyes-white-dragon-1/636264/) (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 Cert Verification 26269840](https://www.psacard.com/cert/26269840/psa) (PSA)
6. [PSA Cert Verification 123866209](https://www.psacard.com/cert/123866209/psa) (PSA)
7. [PSA Cert Verification 94900035](https://www.psacard.com/cert/94900035/psa) (PSA)
8. [PSA Certification Verification](https://www.psacard.com/cert) (PSA)

## How to cite

> Blue-Eyes White Dragon SDK-001 (Starter Deck: Kaiba). CardVolume, https://cardvolume.com/yugioh/starter-deck-kaiba/blue-eyes-white-dragon-sdk-001/ (accessed 2026-11-10).

Machine-readable: https://cardvolume.com/api/v1/cards/yugioh--starter-deck-kaiba--blue-eyes-white-dragon-sdk-001.json · Method: https://cardvolume.com/methodology/