Checkmate
Checkmate is a Normal Spell in the Archfiend archetype, first released in 2005 in Dark Revelation Volume 1. It has 5 printings across 3 sets (Common). The cheapest copy is SGX3-ENE15 Common at $0.11; the most valuable is DCR-EN089 Common at $0.57. In the TCG it is currently unlimited (3 copies).
Market price · TCGPlayer
Updated Oct 1, 2026
$0.11 – $0.57
5 printings priced
Type
Normal
ATK
0
DEF
0
Offer 1 Archfiend monster on your side of the field as a Tribute. During the turn this card is activated, 1 Terrorking Archfiend on your side of the field can attack your opponent''s Life Points directly.
Appears in 3 expansions
Printings (5)
| expansion | Code | Rarity | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Crisis | DCR-089 | Common | $0.22 | |
| Dark Revelation Volume 1 | DR1-EN251 | Common | $0.28 | |
| Dark Crisis (Worldwide English) | DCR-EN089 | Common | $0.57 | |
| Dark Crisis (25th Anniversary Edition) | DCR-EN089 | Common | $0.17 | |
| Speed Duel GX: Duelists of Shadows | SGX3-ENE15 | Common | $0.11 |
Checkmate: FAQ
How much is Checkmate worth?+
Checkmate currently sells for $0.11 – $0.57 on TCGPlayer, from $0.11 for SGX3-ENE15 up to $0.57 for DCR-EN089. 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 Checkmate printed in?+
Checkmate appears in 3 sets: Dark Crisis, Dark Revelation Volume 1, Speed Duel GX: Duelists of Shadows.
Is Checkmate legal in tournaments?+
On the current TCG Forbidden & Limited List, Checkmate is unlimited (3 copies).
What is the passcode of Checkmate?+
The 8-digit passcode printed on Checkmate is 69313735.
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