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The First Darklord YU-GI-OH
The First Darklord #ROTD-EN040 (Rise of the Duelist) is worth about $2.38 today, the TCGplayer market price for any condition as of 2026-11-02, up 6% over 30 days; PSA 10 copies sell for about $44.31 (PriceCharting sold listings).
Graded prices
sold listings,A PSA 10 sells for 19x the ungraded price.
| Grade | Sells for | vs ungraded |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $2.39 | |
| Grade 7 | $10.50 | 4.4x |
| Grade 8 | $17.25 | 7.2x |
| Grade 9 | $19.00 | 7.9x |
| Grade 9.5 | $21.00 | 8.8x |
| PSA 10 | $44.31 | 19x |
| BGS 10 | $58.00 | 24x |
| CGC 10 | $18.00 | 7.5x |
| SGC 10 | $27.00 | 11x |
Prices from PriceCharting ↗ · Ungraded is a typical raw sale in any condition; grades 7 to 9.5 are any grading company.
price trend and the high since we began tracking: more ↓less ↑
The First Darklord #ROTD-EN040 is trending up: $2.38 today, up 6% in 30 days and 2% below its high of $2.42 (2026-10-27), the highest since we began tracking (2026-09-16), and near its low of $2.22 (2026-10-07). TCGplayer market price as of 2026-11-02, tracked daily since 2026-09-16. chart →
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WORTH GRADING?
Grading The First Darklord #ROTD-EN040 pays only if you expect a 10: PSA 10 copies sell for about $44.31 and grade 8 copies for $17.25 (PriceCharting sold listings, Nov 2, 2026) vs $2.38 raw (TCGplayer market), and after a $25 grading fee, $10 shipping and 13% selling fees you'd need about 1 in 1 copies to grade a 10 to break even (a 94% chance). run your own numbers →
WHERE TO BUY AND SELL
1st Edition · no eBay scan yetshow the work →
| TCGplayer market | $2.38 | verify ↗ |
| TCGplayer lowest ask | $1.50 |
GAME DATA[ + ] SHOW[ × ] HIDE
- ATTACK
- 4000
- DEFENSE
- 4000
- ATTRIBUTE
- DARK
- CARD TYPE
- Fusion/Effect Monster
- DESCRIPTION
- 3 DARK Fairy monsters Your opponent cannot target Fairy monsters you control with card effects. You can only use 1 of the following effects of "The First Darklord" per turn, and only once that turn. • If this card is Fusion Summoned using "Darklord Morningstar" as material: You can destroy all cards your opponent controls. • During the Main Phase (Quick Effect): You can pay 1000 LP; Special Summon 1 Fairy monster from your hand or GY in Defense Position.
- MONSTERTYPE
- Fairy
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PRICE FAQ
What would a card shop pay for The First Darklord?
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Shops and show vendors commonly offer about 70% of market in cash and 80% in store credit. At today's $2.38 market price that is roughly $1.67 cash or $1.90 trade for a near-mint copy. Selling it yourself on TCGplayer or eBay nets more after fees; see the seller-net answer below.
What is The First Darklord (Rise of the Duelist) worth today?
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The First Darklord [1st Edition] has a TCGplayer market price of $2.38 as of 2026-11-02.
Is The First Darklord going up or down in price?
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The First Darklord #ROTD-EN040 is trending up: $2.38 today, up 6% in 30 days and 2% below its high of $2.42 (2026-10-27), the highest since we began tracking (2026-09-16), and near its low of $2.22 (2026-10-07). TCGplayer market price as of 2026-11-02, tracked daily since 2026-09-16. Other windows: up 1.3% over 7 days.
What is the highest price for The First Darklord since TickerMint began tracking?
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TickerMint began tracking Yu-Gi-Oh prices on 2026-09-16, after The First Darklord came out, so these are the highest and lowest prices since we began tracking (2026-09-16), not all-time records. In TickerMint's daily data (since September 2026), the TCGplayer market price for The First Darklord [1st Edition] (all conditions) peaked at $2.42 (2026-10-27) and bottomed at $2.22 (2026-10-07).
How much is a PSA 10 The First Darklord #ROTD-EN040 worth?
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A PSA 10 The First Darklord #ROTD-EN040 sells for about $44.31, based on PriceCharting's sold listings as of Nov 2, 2026. Other 10s: BGS 10 $58.00, CGC 10 $18.00, SGC 10 $27.00. A grade 9 (any grader) sells for about $19.00. An ungraded copy sells for about $2.39, so a PSA 10 sells for 19x the ungraded price. Prices from PriceCharting (pricecharting.com).
Is The First Darklord #ROTD-EN040 worth grading?
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Grading The First Darklord #ROTD-EN040 pays only if you expect a 10: PSA 10 copies sell for about $44.31 and grade 8 copies for $17.25 (PriceCharting sold listings, Nov 2, 2026) vs $2.38 raw (TCGplayer market), and after a $25 grading fee, $10 shipping and 13% selling fees you'd need about 1 in 1 copies to grade a 10 to break even (a 94% chance). That assumes a copy that misses the 10 sells as a grade 8. Whether your copy grades a 10 depends on its centering, corners, edges and surface. Prices from PriceCharting (pricecharting.com).
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