Black Luster Soldier
Black Luster Soldier is a Ritual Monster in the Black Luster Soldier archetype, first released in 2004 in Starter Deck: Yugi Evolution. It has 10 printings across 8 sets (Ultra Rare, Rare, Common, Duel Terminal Rare Parallel Rare, …). The cheapest copy is MF03-EN??? Parallel Rare at $0.78; the most valuable is DT07-EN030 Duel Terminal Rare Parallel Rare at $25.97. In the TCG it is currently unlimited (3 copies).
Market price · TCGPlayer
Updated Oct 1, 2026
$0.78 – $25.97
10 printings priced
Type
Warrior
Level
8
ATK
3000
DEF
2500
This monster can only be Ritual Summoned with the Ritual Spell Card, "Black Luster Ritual". You must also offer monsters whose total Level Stars equal 8 or more as a Tribute from the field or your hand.
Appears in 8 expansions
Printings (10)
| expansion | Code | Rarity | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Deck: Yugi Evolution | SYE-024 | Ultra Rare | $10.65 | |
| Duelist Pack: Yugi | DPYG-EN017 | Rare | $1.42 | |
| Legendary Collection 3: Yugi's World | LCYW-EN046 | Common | $1.60 | |
| Duel Terminal 7 | DT07-EN030 | Duel Terminal Rare Parallel Rare | $25.97 | |
| Duelist Pack: Battle City | DPBC-EN006 | Super Rare | $6.28 | |
| King of Games: Yugi's Legendary Decks | YGLD-ENA01 | Common | $1.09 | |
| Mattel Action Figure Promos: Series 3 | MF03-EN??? | Parallel Rare | $0.78 | |
| Speed Duel Decks: Match of the Millennium | SS04-ENA16 | Common | $2.12 | |
| Speed Duel: Tournament Pack 3 | STP3-EN008 | Super Rare | $3.74 | |
| King of Games: Yugi's Legendary Decks (2020 Date Reprint) | YGLD-ENA01 | Common | $0.93 |
Black Luster Soldier: FAQ
How much is Black Luster Soldier worth?+
Black Luster Soldier currently sells for $0.78 – $25.97 on TCGPlayer, from $0.78 for MF03-EN??? up to $25.97 for DT07-EN030. 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 Black Luster Soldier printed in?+
Black Luster Soldier appears in 8 sets: Starter Deck: Yugi Evolution, Duelist Pack: Yugi, Duel Terminal 7, Duelist Pack: Battle City, King of Games: Yugi's Legendary Decks, Mattel Action Figure Promos: Series 3 and 2 more.
Is Black Luster Soldier legal in tournaments?+
On the current TCG Forbidden & Limited List, Black Luster Soldier is unlimited (3 copies).
What is the passcode of Black Luster Soldier?+
The 8-digit passcode printed on Black Luster Soldier is 05405694.
Black Luster Soldier
Cards →
Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning
Black Luster Ritual
Black Luster Soldier - Soldier of Chaos
Primal Seed
Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Evening Twilight
Black Luster Soldier - Legendary Swordsman
Black Luster Soldier - Super Soldier
Envoy of Chaos
Super Soldier Ritual
Beginning Knight
Beginning of Heaven and Earth
Black Luster Soldier - Sacred Soldier
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