Draining Shield
Draining Shield is a Normal Trap, first released in 2004 in Ancient Sanctuary. It has 13 printings across 10 sets (Rare, Common, Mosaic Rare). The cheapest copy is YS12-EN035 Common at $0.24; the most valuable is DR2-EN166 Rare at $1.36. In the TCG it is currently unlimited (3 copies).
Market price · TCGPlayer
Updated Oct 1, 2026
$0.24 – $1.36
13 printings priced
Type
Normal
ATK
0
DEF
0
Negate the attack of 1 of your opponent''s monsters and increase your Life Points by an amount equal to the attacking monster''s ATK.
Appears in 10 expansions
Printings (13)
| expansion | Code | Rarity | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Sanctuary | AST-054 | Rare | $0.86 | |
| Dark Revelation Volume 2 | DR2-EN166 | Rare | $1.36 | |
| Duelist Pack 1: Jaden Yuki | DP1-EN026 | Common | $0.49 | |
| Structure Deck: Rise of the Dragon Lords | SDRL-EN037 | Common | $0.32 | |
| Starter Deck: Jaden Yuki | YSDJ-EN038 | Common | $0.73 | |
| Starter Deck: Xyz Symphony | YS12-EN035 | Common | $0.24 | |
| Legendary Collection 3: Yugi's World | LCYW-EN294 | Common | $0.41 | |
| Battle Pack 2: War of the Giants | BP02-EN181 | Common | $0.27 | |
| Battle Pack 2: War of the Giants | BP02-EN181 | Mosaic Rare | $1.16 | |
| Starter Deck: Yuya | YS16-EN036 | Common | $0.30 | |
| Speed Duel: Battle City Box | SBCB-EN164 | Common | $0.35 | |
| Speed Duel: Streets of Battle City | SBC1-ENE20 | Common | $0.27 | |
| 2-Player Starter Set | STAX-EN010 | Common | $0.27 |
Draining Shield: FAQ
How much is Draining Shield worth?+
Draining Shield currently sells for $0.24 – $1.36 on TCGPlayer, from $0.24 for YS12-EN035 up to $1.36 for DR2-EN166. 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 Draining Shield printed in?+
Draining Shield appears in 10 sets: Ancient Sanctuary, Dark Revelation Volume 2, Duelist Pack 1: Jaden Yuki, Structure Deck: Rise of the Dragon Lords, Starter Deck: Jaden Yuki, Starter Deck: Xyz Symphony and 4 more.
Is Draining Shield legal in tournaments?+
On the current TCG Forbidden & Limited List, Draining Shield is unlimited (3 copies).
What is the passcode of Draining Shield?+
The 8-digit passcode printed on Draining Shield is 43250041.
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