Archfiend Emperor, the First Lord of Horror
Archfiend Emperor, the First Lord of Horror is a Effect Monster in the Archfiend archetype, first released in 2013 in Judgment of the Light. It has 4 printings across 3 sets (Rare, Ultra Rare, Common). The cheapest copy is JOTL-EN031 Rare at $0.22; the most valuable is JOTL-ENDE1 Ultra Rare at $0.46. In the TCG it is currently unlimited (3 copies).
Market price · TCGPlayer
Updated Oct 1, 2026
$0.22 – $0.46
4 printings priced
Type
Fiend
Level
8
ATK
3000
DEF
2000
You can Normal Summon this crd without Tributing, but its original ATK and DEF become halved. If Summoned this way, it is destroyed during the End Phase. You cannot Special Summon any monsters, except Fiend-Type monsters. Once per turn: You can banish 1 "Archfiend" card from your hand or Graveyard, then target 1 card on the field; destroy that target.
Appears in 3 expansions
Printings (4)
| expansion | Code | Rarity | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judgment of the Light | JOTL-EN031 | Rare | $0.22 | |
| Judgment of the Light | JOTL-ENDE1 | Ultra Rare | $0.46 | |
| 2014 Mega-Tins Mega Pack | MP14-EN084 | Rare | $0.26 | |
| Structure Deck: Lair of Darkness | SR06-EN007 | Common | $0.38 |
Archfiend Emperor, the First Lord of Horror: FAQ
How much is Archfiend Emperor, the First Lord of Horror worth?+
Archfiend Emperor, the First Lord of Horror currently sells for $0.22 – $0.46 on TCGPlayer, from $0.22 for JOTL-EN031 up to $0.46 for JOTL-ENDE1. 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 Emperor, the First Lord of Horror printed in?+
Archfiend Emperor, the First Lord of Horror appears in 3 sets: Judgment of the Light, 2014 Mega-Tins Mega Pack, Structure Deck: Lair of Darkness.
Is Archfiend Emperor, the First Lord of Horror legal in tournaments?+
On the current TCG Forbidden & Limited List, Archfiend Emperor, the First Lord of Horror is unlimited (3 copies).
What is the passcode of Archfiend Emperor, the First Lord of Horror?+
The 8-digit passcode printed on Archfiend Emperor, the First Lord of Horror is 28423537.
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