Number C40: Gimmick Puppet of Dark Strings
Number C40: Gimmick Puppet of Dark Strings is a Xyz Effect Monster in the Gimmick Puppet archetype, first released in 2014 in Premium Gold. It has 6 printings across 2 sets (Ultra Rare, Gold Secret Rare). The cheapest copy is LDS3-EN065 Ultra Rare at $0.16; the most valuable is PGLD-EN020 Gold Secret Rare at $0.63. In the TCG it is currently limited (1 copy).
Market price · TCGPlayer
Updated Oct 1, 2026
$0.16 – $0.63
4 printings priced
Type
Machine
Rank
9
ATK
3300
DEF
2000
3 Level 9 monsters When this card is Special Summoned: Destroy all monsters on the field with String Counters, and if you destroyed a monster(s) with this effect, draw 1 card, then inflict damage to your opponent equal to the highest original ATK among those destroyed monsters (your choice, if tied). Once per turn: You can detach 1 Xyz Material from this card; place 1 String Counter on each face-up monster your opponent controls.
Appears in 2 expansions
Printings (6)
| expansion | Code | Rarity | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legendary Duelists: Season 3 | LDS3-EN065b | Ultra Rare | €1.33 | |
| Legendary Duelists: Season 3 | LDS3-EN065r | Ultra Rare | €0.32 | |
| Premium Gold | PGLD-EN020 | Gold Secret Rare | $0.63 | |
| Legendary Duelists: Season 3 | LDS3-EN065 | Ultra Rare | $0.32 | |
| Legendary Duelists: Season 3 | LDS3-EN065 | Ultra Rare | $0.16 | |
| Legendary Duelists: Season 3 | LDS3-EN065 | Ultra Rare | $0.16 |
Number C40: Gimmick Puppet of Dark Strings: FAQ
How much is Number C40: Gimmick Puppet of Dark Strings worth?+
Number C40: Gimmick Puppet of Dark Strings currently sells for $0.16 – $0.63 on TCGPlayer, from $0.16 for LDS3-EN065 up to $0.63 for PGLD-EN020. 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 Number C40: Gimmick Puppet of Dark Strings printed in?+
Number C40: Gimmick Puppet of Dark Strings appears in 2 sets: Legendary Duelists: Season 3, Premium Gold.
Is Number C40: Gimmick Puppet of Dark Strings legal in tournaments?+
On the current TCG Forbidden & Limited List, Number C40: Gimmick Puppet of Dark Strings is limited (1 copy).
What is the passcode of Number C40: Gimmick Puppet of Dark Strings?+
The 8-digit passcode printed on Number C40: Gimmick Puppet of Dark Strings is 69170557.
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