Parasite Paracide
Parasite Paracide is a Flip Effect Monster in the Parasite archetype, first released in 2002 in Pharaoh's Servant (Worldwide English). It has 10 printings across 5 sets (Super Rare, Common, Ultra Rare, Secret Rare). The cheapest copy is RP02-EN002 Common at $0.13; the most valuable is PSV-EN003 Super Rare at $3.30. In the TCG it is currently unlimited (3 copies).
Market price · TCGPlayer
Updated Oct 1, 2026
$0.13 – $3.30
10 printings priced
Type
Insect
Level
2
ATK
500
DEF
300
FLIP: Put this card face-up in your opponent''s Deck and shuffle it. When your opponent draws this card, it is immediately Special Summoned on your opponent''s side of the field face-up in Defense Position and inflicts 1000 points of Direct Damage to your opponent''s Life Points. From this point, all face-up Monster Cards on your opponent''s side of the field are treated as Insect-Type monsters as long as this card remains face-up on the field.
Appears in 5 expansions
Printings (10)
| expansion | Code | Rarity | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharaoh's Servant (Europe) | PSV-E003 | Super Rare | $0.14 | |
| Pharaoh's Servant | PSV-003 | Super Rare | $0.71 | |
| Dark Beginning 1 | DB1-EN068 | Common | $0.46 | |
| Retro Pack 2 | RP02-EN002 | Common | $0.15 | |
| The Lost Art Promotion | LART-EN043 | Ultra Rare | $1.80 | |
| Pharaoh's Servant (Worldwide English) | PSV-EN003 | Super Rare | $3.30 | |
| Pharaoh's Servant (25th Anniversary Edition) | PSV-EN003 | Super Rare | $0.65 | |
| Speed Duel: Streets of Battle City | SBC1-END02 | Common | $0.23 | |
| Speed Duel: Streets of Battle City | SBC1-END02 | Secret Rare | $0.45 | |
| Retro Pack 2 (2020 Date Reprint) | RP02-EN002 | Common | $0.13 |
Parasite Paracide: FAQ
How much is Parasite Paracide worth?+
Parasite Paracide currently sells for $0.13 – $3.30 on TCGPlayer, from $0.13 for RP02-EN002 up to $3.30 for PSV-EN003. 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 Parasite Paracide printed in?+
Parasite Paracide appears in 5 sets: Pharaoh's Servant (Worldwide English), Dark Beginning 1, Retro Pack 2, The Lost Art Promotion, Speed Duel: Streets of Battle City.
Is Parasite Paracide legal in tournaments?+
On the current TCG Forbidden & Limited List, Parasite Paracide is unlimited (3 copies).
What is the passcode of Parasite Paracide?+
The 8-digit passcode printed on Parasite Paracide is 27911549.
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