Sinister Serpent
Sinister Serpent is a Effect Monster, first released in 2003 in Stairway to the Destined Duel. It has 9 printings across 7 sets (Prismatic Secret Rare, Secret Rare, Common, Mosaic Rare, …). The cheapest copy is BP02-EN015 Mosaic Rare at $1.95; the most valuable is WC4-E002 Prismatic Secret Rare at $42.52. In the TCG it is currently unlimited (3 copies).
Market price · TCGPlayer
Updated Oct 1, 2026
$1.95 – $42.52
9 printings priced
Type
Reptile
Level
1
ATK
300
DEF
250
During your Standby Phase, if a "Sinister Serpent" exists in your Graveyard, you can return the "Sinister Serpent" to your hand.
Appears in 7 expansions
Printings (9)
| expansion | Code | Rarity | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stairway to the Destined Duel | SDD-002 | Prismatic Secret Rare | $12.11 | |
| Legendary Collection 3: Yugi's World | LCYW-EN154 | Secret Rare | $15.37 | |
| Battle Pack 2: War of the Giants | BP02-EN015 | Common | $4.99 | |
| Battle Pack 2: War of the Giants | BP02-EN015 | Mosaic Rare | $1.95 | |
| Premium Gold: Return of the Bling | PGL2-EN027 | Gold Rare | $2.92 | |
| Speed Duel: Attack from the Deep | SBAD-EN037 | Common | $3.32 | |
| World Championship 2004: GBA Promo | WC4-E002 | Prismatic Secret Rare | $42.52 | |
| Speed Duel: Tournament Pack 5 | STP5-EN016 | Common | $2.68 | |
| Speed Duel: Streets of Battle City | SBC1-ENH09 | Common | $3.52 |
Sinister Serpent: FAQ
How much is Sinister Serpent worth?+
Sinister Serpent currently sells for $1.95 – $42.52 on TCGPlayer, from $1.95 for BP02-EN015 up to $42.52 for WC4-E002. 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 Sinister Serpent printed in?+
Sinister Serpent appears in 7 sets: Stairway to the Destined Duel, Battle Pack 2: War of the Giants, Premium Gold: Return of the Bling, Speed Duel: Attack from the Deep, World Championship Tournament 2004 Promos, Speed Duel: Tournament Pack 5 and 1 more.
Is Sinister Serpent legal in tournaments?+
On the current TCG Forbidden & Limited List, Sinister Serpent is unlimited (3 copies).
What is the passcode of Sinister Serpent?+
The 8-digit passcode printed on Sinister Serpent is 08131171.
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