Thousand Knives
Thousand Knives is a Normal Spell in the Dark Magician archetype, first released in 2003 in Power of Chaos: Yugi the Destiny. It has 15 printings across 9 sets (Prismatic Secret Rare, Common, Secret Rare). The cheapest copy is PCY-E003 Prismatic Secret Rare at $0.14; the most valuable is PCY-003 Secret Rare at $19.30. In the TCG it is currently unlimited (3 copies).
Market price · TCGPlayer
Updated Oct 1, 2026
$0.14 – $19.30
14 printings priced
Type
Normal
You can only activate this card when you have a face-up "Dark Magician" on your side of the field. Destroy 1 monster on your opponent's side of the field.
Appears in 9 expansions
Printings (15)
| expansion | Code | Rarity | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu-Gi-Oh! Power of Chaos: Yugi the Destiny Limited Collector's Edition (Europe) | PCY-E003 | Prismatic Secret Rare | $0.14 | |
| Legendary Dragon Decks 2024 Reprint | LEDDR-ENA19 | Common | €2.76 | |
| Power of Chaos: Yugi the Destiny | PCY-003 | Secret Rare | $19.30 | |
| Champion Pack 5 | CP05-EN018 | Common | $0.82 | |
| Legendary Collection 3: Yugi's World | LCYW-EN067 | Common | $0.25 | |
| Starter Deck: Yugi Reloaded | YSYR-EN031 | Common | $0.26 | |
| King of Games: Yugi's Legendary Decks | YGLD-ENB19 | Common | $0.24 | |
| Legendary Decks II | LDK2-ENY27 | Common | $0.24 | |
| Legendary Dragon Decks | LEDD-ENA19 | Common | $0.48 | |
| Speed Duel Decks: Destiny Masters | SS01-ENA09 | Common | $0.29 | |
| Speed Duel: Streets of Battle City | SBC1-ENG14 | Common | $0.35 | |
| 2-Player Starter Set | STAX-EN012 | Common | $0.24 | |
| Legendary Decks II (2020 Reprint) | LDK2-ENY27 | Common | $0.15 | |
| Legendary Dragon Decks (2020 Date Reprint) | LEDD-ENA19 | Common | $0.14 | |
| King of Games: Yugi's Legendary Decks (2020 Date Reprint) | YGLD-ENB19 | Common | $0.99 |
Thousand Knives: FAQ
How much is Thousand Knives worth?+
Thousand Knives currently sells for $0.14 – $19.30 on TCGPlayer, from $0.14 for PCY-E003 up to $19.30 for PCY-003. 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 Thousand Knives printed in?+
Thousand Knives appears in 9 sets: Power of Chaos: Yugi the Destiny, Legendary Dragon Decks 2024 Reprint, Champion Pack 5, Starter Deck: Yugi Reloaded, King of Games: Yugi's Legendary Decks, Legendary Decks II and 3 more.
Is Thousand Knives legal in tournaments?+
On the current TCG Forbidden & Limited List, Thousand Knives is unlimited (3 copies).
What is the passcode of Thousand Knives?+
The 8-digit passcode printed on Thousand Knives is 63391643.
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