Skill Drain
Skill Drain is a Continuous Trap, first released in 2005 in Dark Revelation Volume 1. It has 21 printings across 12 sets (Rare, Common, Ultra Rare, Starfoil Rare, …). The cheapest copy is RA02-EN077 Ultra Rare at $0.26; the most valuable is TU08-EN001 Ultra Rare at $16.04. In the TCG it is currently limited (1 copy).
Market price · TCGPlayer
Updated Oct 1, 2026
$0.26 – $16.04
21 printings priced
Type
Continuous
ATK
0
DEF
0
Pay 1000 Life Points. As long as this card remains face-up on the field, negate the effects of all face-up Effect Monsters on the field.
Appears in 12 expansions
Printings (21)
| expansion | Code | Rarity | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Crisis | DCR-049 | Rare | $0.87 | |
| Dark Revelation Volume 1 | DR1-EN211 | Rare | $0.87 | |
| Gold Series 2008 | GLD1-EN044 | Common | $1.62 | |
| Battle Pack: Epic Dawn | BP01-EN053 | Rare | $1.25 | |
| Turbo Pack: Booster Eight | TU08-EN001 | Ultra Rare | $16.04 | |
| Battle Pack: Epic Dawn | BP01-EN053 | Starfoil Rare | $1.44 | |
| Duel Terminal 3 | DT03-EN098 | Duel Terminal Normal Parallel Rare | $5.44 | |
| The Lost Art Promotion | LART-EN012 | Ultra Rare | $5.44 | |
| Hidden Arsenal: Chapter 1 | HAC1-EN028 | Duel Terminal Technology Ultra Rare | $0.54 | |
| OTS Tournament Pack 19 | OP19-EN003 | Ultimate Rare | $8.69 | |
| Magnificent Mavens | MAMA-EN094 | Ultra Rare | $1.08 | |
| Structure Deck: Dark World | SR13-EN040 | Common | $0.31 | |
| Dark Crisis (Worldwide English) | DCR-EN049 | Rare | $4.94 | |
| Dark Crisis (25th Anniversary Edition) | DCR-EN049 | Rare | $0.68 | |
| 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II | RA02-EN077 | Super Rare | $0.35 | |
| 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II | RA02-EN077 | Ultra Rare | $0.26 | |
| 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II | RA02-EN077 | Secret Rare | $0.57 | |
| 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II | RA02-EN077 | Platinum Secret Rare | $1.52 | |
| 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II | RA02-EN077 | Quarter Century Secret Rare | $4.98 | |
| 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II | RA02-EN077 | Prismatic Ultimate Rare | $0.58 | |
| 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II | RA02-EN077 | Prismatic Collector's Rare | $0.49 |
Skill Drain: FAQ
How much is Skill Drain worth?+
Skill Drain currently sells for $0.26 – $16.04 on TCGPlayer, from $0.26 for RA02-EN077 up to $16.04 for TU08-EN001. 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 Skill Drain printed in?+
Skill Drain appears in 12 sets: Dark Crisis, Dark Revelation Volume 1, Gold Series 2008, Battle Pack: Epic Dawn, Turbo Pack: Booster Eight, Duel Terminal 3 and 6 more.
Is Skill Drain legal in tournaments?+
On the current TCG Forbidden & Limited List, Skill Drain is limited (1 copy).
What is the passcode of Skill Drain?+
The 8-digit passcode printed on Skill Drain is 82732705.
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