Karate Man
Karate Man is a Effect Monster, first released in 2002 in Magic Ruler. It has 8 printings across 5 sets (Rare, Common). The cheapest copy is MRL-E083 Rare at $0.11; the most valuable is SRL-EN083 Rare at $0.50. In the TCG it is currently unlimited (3 copies).
Market price · TCGPlayer
Updated Oct 1, 2026
$0.11 – $0.50
8 printings priced
Type
Warrior
Level
3
ATK
1000
DEF
1000
Once per turn, the original ATK of this card can be doubled. When this effect is applied, the card is immediately destroyed at the end of the turn.
Appears in 5 expansions
Printings (8)
| expansion | Code | Rarity | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spell Ruler (Europe) | MRL-E083 | Rare | $0.11 | |
| Magic Ruler | MRL-083 | Rare | $0.20 | |
| Tournament Pack 4 | TP4-013 | Common | $0.17 | |
| Starter Deck: Joey | SDJ-013 | Common | $0.16 | |
| Dark Beginning 1 | DB1-EN049 | Common | $0.13 | |
| Spell Ruler | SRL-083 | Rare | $0.11 | |
| Spell Ruler (Worldwide English) | SRL-EN083 | Rare | $0.50 | |
| Spell Ruler (25th Anniversary Edition) | SRL-EN083 | Rare | $0.19 |
Karate Man: FAQ
How much is Karate Man worth?+
Karate Man currently sells for $0.11 – $0.50 on TCGPlayer, from $0.11 for MRL-E083 up to $0.50 for SRL-EN083. 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 Karate Man printed in?+
Karate Man appears in 5 sets: Magic Ruler, Tournament Pack 4, Starter Deck: Joey, Dark Beginning 1, Spell Ruler.
Is Karate Man legal in tournaments?+
On the current TCG Forbidden & Limited List, Karate Man is unlimited (3 copies).
What is the passcode of Karate Man?+
The 8-digit passcode printed on Karate Man is 23289281.
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