Archfiend's Staff of Despair
Archfiend's Staff of Despair is a Equip Spell in the Archfiend archetype, first released in 2021 in Blazing Vortex. It has 2 printings across 2 sets (Common, Rare). The cheapest copy is MP22-EN036 Rare at $0.17; the most valuable is BLVO-EN063 Common at $0.25. In the TCG it is currently unlimited (3 copies).
Market price · TCGPlayer
Updated Oct 1, 2026
$0.17 – $0.25
2 printings priced
Type
Equip
Equip only to a monster you control. During your Main Phase: You can make all monsters your opponent currently controls lose ATK equal to half the equipped monster's ATK, until the end of this turn (even if this card leaves the field). If this card is sent to the GY while equipped to a monster: You can pay 1000 LP; return this card to your hand. You can only use each effect of "Archfiend's Staff of Despair" once per turn.
Appears in 2 expansions
Printings (2)
| expansion | Code | Rarity | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blazing Vortex | BLVO-EN063 | Common | $0.25 | |
| 2022 Tin of the Pharaoh's Gods | MP22-EN036 | Rare | $0.17 |
Archfiend's Staff of Despair: FAQ
How much is Archfiend's Staff of Despair worth?+
Archfiend's Staff of Despair currently sells for $0.17 – $0.25 on TCGPlayer, from $0.17 for MP22-EN036 up to $0.25 for BLVO-EN063. The exact value depends on the printing, rarity, edition and condition — scan the card with YuScan to see the price of your copy.
Which sets was Archfiend's Staff of Despair printed in?+
Archfiend's Staff of Despair appears in 2 sets: Blazing Vortex, 2022 Tin of the Pharaoh's Gods.
Is Archfiend's Staff of Despair legal in tournaments?+
On the current TCG Forbidden & Limited List, Archfiend's Staff of Despair is unlimited (3 copies).
What is the passcode of Archfiend's Staff of Despair?+
The 8-digit passcode printed on Archfiend's Staff of Despair is 21438286.
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