---
title: "Dark Magician SDY-006 (Starter Deck: Yugi) price, verified sales and population"
url: https://cardvolume.com/yugioh/starter-deck-yugi/dark-magician-sdy-006/
category: Yu-Gi-Oh!
updated: 2026-10-28
as_of: 2026-11-10
source: CardVolume (https://cardvolume.com)
---

# Dark Magician SDY-006 (Starter Deck: Yugi): price, verified sales and population

> Dark Magician SDY-006 is the Ultra Rare Dark Magician from the English Starter Deck: Yugi. Collectors search for it because it is an early English Yugi starter-deck printing, and 1st Edition slabs are treated separately from Unlimited examples.

## Key facts

- CardVolume lists 4 verified sales of the Dark Magician SDY-006 (Starter Deck: Yugi) 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 $239.23 for an Unlimited Ultra Rare PSA 9 on October 25, 2026 at eBay.
- The highest verified sale on record is $2,225 for an Unlimited Ultra Rare PSA 10 on October 11, 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 |
|---|---|---:|---:|---|---|---:|
| Unlimited Ultra Rare | PSA 10 | — | 1 | $2,225 (2026-10-11) | $2,225 (2026-10-11) | — |
| Unlimited Ultra Rare | PSA 9 | — | 2 | $239.23 (2026-10-25) | $255.00 (2026-10-09) | 766 |
| Unlimited Ultra Rare | PSA 8 | — | 1 | $110.50 (2026-10-11) | $110.50 (2026-10-11) | — |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---:|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | Unlimited Ultra Rare | PSA 9 | $239.23 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/940011149146) |
| 2026-10-11 | Unlimited Ultra Rare | PSA 8 | $110.50 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/278420281966) |
| 2026-10-11 | Unlimited Ultra Rare | PSA 10 | $2,225 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/287622539606) |
| 2026-10-09 | Unlimited Ultra Rare | PSA 9 | $255.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/820196707671) |

## How to identify each version

- **1st Edition Ultra Rare**: Printed set code SDY-006, Ultra Rare treatment, and 1st Edition text below the artwork; expected First Edition security foil is gold.
- **Unlimited Ultra Rare**: Printed set code SDY-006 and Ultra Rare treatment, without 1st Edition text; expected Unlimited security foil is silver.

**Identity note:** Seed identity confirmed as English Starter Deck: Yugi SDY-006 Ultra Rare. Do not merge with LOB-005, DDS-002, BPT-001, SYE-001, or later Dark Magician cards.

## Why this card matters

Konami's card database lists Dark Magician with SDY-006 in Starter Deck Yugi, released March 29, 2002, as an Ultra Rare. The card is searched because it is one of the earliest English Dark Magician issues and is tied to Yugi's starter deck, but the market does not treat every Dark Magician as the same item. The evidence-supported identity starts with SDY-006, then separates edition, language, grader, and grade.

## Identifying the exact version

Use the printed code SDY-006 under the artwork to separate this card from LOB-005, DDS-002, BPT-001, SYE-001, and later releases. PSA's Yu-Gi-Oh! guide explains that pre-2014 1st Edition text appears below the artwork; Unlimited copies lack that edition text. Konami's beginner guide says First and Limited Edition cards use gold security foils while Unlimited cards use silver security foils, but the security foil is not enough by itself to authenticate a copy.

## What moves the price between versions and grades

The opened PSA records show recent PSA 9 1st Edition SDY-006 sales far above PSA 9 Unlimited SDY-006 sales, so edition is a core comparison filter. Grader and grade matter separately from edition: a PSA 9 record cannot be used as a PSA 10 comp, and raw copies require their own condition evidence. The cleanest CardVolume comparison keeps 1st Edition Ultra Rare, Unlimited Ultra Rare, PSA grade, and sale venue distinct.

## Authenticity checks

Compare against official references; multiple checks; no destructive tests; copied cert numbers exist. For SDY-006, verify the printed set code, edition text, Ultra Rare treatment, card back, card dimensions, and seller-provided front/back photos. For slabs, match cert data to the label and inspect any available PSA images, while remembering that PSA warns a valid cert lookup is not complete proof that the physical slab or card in a listing is genuine.

## Common misconceptions

- **Myth:** A Dark Magician sale can be used for any Dark Magician card. **What the evidence says:** Evidence supports treating SDY-006 as a separate version from LOB-005, DDS-002, BPT-001, SYE-001, and later reprints because set code and edition define the object.
- **Myth:** A PSA 9 sale is close enough to price PSA 10. **What the evidence says:** The knowledge base requires grader and grade separation; grade premiums and grade populations are separate evidence problems.
- **Myth:** A valid PSA cert proves the slab in a listing is real. **What the evidence says:** PSA warns certification numbers can be copied, so cert lookup must be paired with physical and photographic checks.

## FAQ

### How much is a PSA 9 1st Edition Dark Magician SDY-006 worth?

Opened PSA cert records show PSA 9 1st Edition SDY-006 sales at $2,100 on 2026-09-02, $1,675 on 2026-09-01, $1,899.99 on 2026-08-31, $1,600 on 2026-08-27, and $1,425 on 2026-08-24.

### How much is a PSA 9 Unlimited Dark Magician SDY-006 worth?

Opened PSA cert records show PSA 9 Unlimited SDY-006 sales at $308.74 on 2026-09-13, $324.99 on 2026-09-10, $250 on 2026-09-06, $202.50 on 2026-09-06, and $299.99 on 2026-09-05.

### How do I tell SDY-006 from LOB-005?

SDY-006 is the Starter Deck: Yugi card code, while LOB-005 is the Legend of Blue Eyes White Dragon card code, so the printed code under the art is the first filter.

### How many PSA 9 1st Edition SDY-006 copies exist?

The opened PSA cert page shows PSA Population 294 for PSA 9 1st Edition SDY-006 as of 2026-09-26; this is a PSA graded count, not a print run.

### Is a gold security foil enough to call it 1st Edition?

No, gold foil supports the edition check for First/Limited Edition, but the evidence standard also requires the printed 1st Edition text, set code, condition, and authenticity review.

## Sources

1. [Dark Magician card details](https://www.db.yugioh-card.com/yugiohdb/card_search.action?cid=4041&ope=2&request_locale=en) (Konami)
2. [Yu-Gi-Oh! Collecting Basics Guide](https://www.psacard.com/info/tcg/yu-gi-oh-basics-guide) (PSA)
3. [New to Yu-Gi-Oh! guide](https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/about/new-to-ygo/) (Konami)
4. [PSA Cert Verification 117814155](https://www.psacard.com/cert/117814155/psa) (PSA)
5. [PSA Cert Verification 154249638](https://www.psacard.com/cert/154249638/psa) (PSA)
6. [PSA Cert Verification 42902293](https://www.psacard.com/cert/42902293/psa) (PSA)
7. [PSA Certification Verification](https://www.psacard.com/cert) (PSA)

## How to cite

> Dark Magician SDY-006 (Starter Deck: Yugi). CardVolume, https://cardvolume.com/yugioh/starter-deck-yugi/dark-magician-sdy-006/ (accessed 2026-11-10).

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