By Order of the Emperor
By Order of the Emperor is a Continuous Trap, first released in 2008 in Structure Deck: The Dark Emperor. It has 3 printings across 3 sets (Common). The cheapest copy is SR01-EN039 Common at $0.11; the most valuable is SGX4-ENB19 Common at $0.24. In the TCG it is currently unlimited (3 copies).
Market price · TCGPlayer
Updated Oct 1, 2026
$0.11 – $0.24
3 printings priced
Type
Continuous
ATK
0
DEF
0
You can choose to negate the activation of an Effect Monster's effect that activates when a monster is Normal Summoned (including itself). If you do, that Effect Monster's controller draws 1 card.
Appears in 3 expansions
Printings (3)
| expansion | Code | Rarity | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure Deck: The Dark Emperor | SDDE-EN029 | Common | $0.19 | |
| Structure Deck: Emperor of Darkness | SR01-EN039 | Common | $0.11 | |
| Speed Duel GX: Midterm Destruction | SGX4-ENB19 | Common | $0.24 |
By Order of the Emperor: FAQ
How much is By Order of the Emperor worth?+
By Order of the Emperor currently sells for $0.11 – $0.24 on TCGPlayer, from $0.11 for SR01-EN039 up to $0.24 for SGX4-ENB19. 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 By Order of the Emperor printed in?+
By Order of the Emperor appears in 3 sets: Structure Deck: The Dark Emperor, Structure Deck: Emperor of Darkness, Speed Duel GX: Midterm Destruction.
Is By Order of the Emperor legal in tournaments?+
On the current TCG Forbidden & Limited List, By Order of the Emperor is unlimited (3 copies).
What is the passcode of By Order of the Emperor?+
The 8-digit passcode printed on By Order of the Emperor is 35011819.
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