Thunder Dragon
Thunder Dragon is a Effect Monster in the Thunder Dragon archetype, first released in 2003 in Metal Raiders (Europe). It has 14 printings across 9 sets (Short Print, Common, Ultra Rare, Super Rare). The cheapest copy is UP01-EN020 Common at $1.51; the most valuable is LCKC-EN067 Ultra Rare at $6.88. In the TCG it is currently unlimited (3 copies).
Market price · TCGPlayer
Updated Oct 1, 2026
$1.51 – $6.88
13 printings priced
Type
Thunder
Level
5
ATK
1600
DEF
1500
Discard this card from your hand to the Graveyard to add up to 2 Thunder Dragon cards from your Deck to your hand. Your Deck is then shuffled. This card can only be used during a Main Phase.
Appears in 9 expansions
Printings (14)
| expansion | Code | Rarity | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Raiders (Europe) | MRD-E097 | Short Print | $1.58 | |
| Retro Pack 2024 Reprint | RP01R-EN040 | Common | €6.40 | |
| Metal Raiders | MRD-097 | Common | $5.03 | |
| Dark Beginning 2 | DB2-EN058 | Common | $4.23 | |
| Champion Pack 2 | CP02-EN015 | Common | $5.83 | |
| Dark Legends | DLG1-EN041 | Common | $3.53 | |
| Retro Pack | RP01-EN040 | Common | $4.22 | |
| Legendary Collection Kaiba | LCKC-EN067 | Ultra Rare | $6.88 | |
| Hidden Summoners | HISU-EN046 | Super Rare | $5.42 | |
| Metal Raiders (Worldwide English) | MRD-EN097 | Common | $2.27 | |
| Metal Raiders (25th Anniversary Edition) | MRD-EN097 | Common | $4.42 | |
| Retro Pack (2020 Date Reprint) | RP01-EN040 | Common | $2.60 | |
| Legendary Collection Kaiba (2020 Date Reprint) | LCKC-EN067 | Ultra Rare | $5.10 | |
| Ultimate Tournament Pack 1 | UP01-EN020 | Common | $1.51 |
Thunder Dragon: FAQ
How much is Thunder Dragon worth?+
Thunder Dragon currently sells for $1.51 – $6.88 on TCGPlayer, from $1.51 for UP01-EN020 up to $6.88 for LCKC-EN067. 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 Thunder Dragon printed in?+
Thunder Dragon appears in 9 sets: Metal Raiders, Retro Pack 2024 Reprint, Dark Beginning 2, Champion Pack 2, Dark Legends, Retro Pack and 3 more.
Is Thunder Dragon legal in tournaments?+
On the current TCG Forbidden & Limited List, Thunder Dragon is unlimited (3 copies).
What is the passcode of Thunder Dragon?+
The 8-digit passcode printed on Thunder Dragon is 31786629.
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