Vanguard of the Dragon
Vanguard of the Dragon is a Effect Monster, first released in 2009 in Raging Battle. It has 5 printings across 4 sets (Common, Rare, Shatterfoil Rare). The cheapest copy is RGBT-EN038 Common at $0.11; the most valuable is BP03-EN060 Shatterfoil Rare at $0.74. In the TCG it is currently unlimited (3 copies).
Market price · TCGPlayer
Updated Oct 1, 2026
$0.11 – $0.74
5 printings priced
Type
Dragon
Level
4
ATK
1700
DEF
1300
You can send 1 Dragon-Type monster from your hand to the Graveyard to have this card gain 300 ATK. When this card you control is destroyed by an opponent's card effect and sent to Graveyard, you can Special Summon 1 Dragon-Type Normal Monster from either
Appears in 4 expansions
Printings (5)
| expansion | Code | Rarity | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raging Battle | RGBT-EN038 | Common | $0.11 | |
| Starter Deck: Kaiba Reloaded | YSKR-EN025 | Common | $0.15 | |
| Battle Pack 3: Monster League | BP03-EN060 | Rare | $0.13 | |
| Battle Pack 3: Monster League | BP03-EN060 | Shatterfoil Rare | $0.74 | |
| Speed Duel GX: Duelists of Shadows | SGX3-ENB11 | Common | $0.14 |
Vanguard of the Dragon: FAQ
How much is Vanguard of the Dragon worth?+
Vanguard of the Dragon currently sells for $0.11 – $0.74 on TCGPlayer, from $0.11 for RGBT-EN038 up to $0.74 for BP03-EN060. 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 Vanguard of the Dragon printed in?+
Vanguard of the Dragon appears in 4 sets: Raging Battle, Starter Deck: Kaiba Reloaded, Battle Pack 3: Monster League, Speed Duel GX: Duelists of Shadows.
Is Vanguard of the Dragon legal in tournaments?+
On the current TCG Forbidden & Limited List, Vanguard of the Dragon is unlimited (3 copies).
What is the passcode of Vanguard of the Dragon?+
The 8-digit passcode printed on Vanguard of the Dragon is 77135531.
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