A Hero Lives
A Hero Lives is a Normal Spell in the Elemental HERO archetype, first released in 2011 in Generation Force. It has 17 printings across 9 sets (Ultra Rare, Ultimate Rare, Common, Secret Rare, …). The cheapest copy is SDHS-EN026 Common at $0.10; the most valuable is GENF-EN098 Ultimate Rare at $42.11. In the TCG it is currently unlimited (3 copies).
Market price · TCGPlayer
Updated Oct 1, 2026
$0.10 – $42.11
17 printings priced
Type
Normal
ATK
0
DEF
0
If you control no face-up monsters: Pay half of your Life Points, Special Summon 1 Level 4 or lower Elemental HERO monster from your Deck.
Appears in 9 expansions
Printings (17)
| expansion | Code | Rarity | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Force | GENF-EN098 | Ultra Rare | $2.01 | |
| Generation Force | GENF-EN098 | Ultimate Rare | $42.11 | |
| Structure Deck: HERO Strike | SDHS-EN026 | Common | $0.10 | |
| Duelist Saga | DUSA-EN087 | Ultra Rare | $0.48 | |
| Legendary Duelists: Magical Hero | LED6-EN022 | Common | $0.15 | |
| Legendary Duelists: Season 3 | LDS3-EN112 | Common | $0.17 | |
| Speed Duel GX: Midterm Paradox | SGX2-ENA16 | Common | $0.27 | |
| Speed Duel GX: Midterm Paradox | SGX2-ENA16 | Secret Rare | $0.56 | |
| Magnificent Mavens | MAMA-EN081 | Ultra Rare | $0.18 | |
| Battles of Legend: Chapter 1 | BLC1-EN158 | Common | $0.35 | |
| Quarter Century Stampede | RA04-EN087 | Prismatic Collector's Rare | $0.59 | |
| Quarter Century Stampede | RA04-EN087 | Platinum Secret Rare | $1.66 | |
| Quarter Century Stampede | RA04-EN087 | Quarter Century Secret Rare | $12.22 | |
| Quarter Century Stampede | RA04-EN087 | Secret Rare | $0.27 | |
| Quarter Century Stampede | RA04-EN087 | Super Rare | $0.14 | |
| Quarter Century Stampede | RA04-EN087 | Prismatic Ultimate Rare | $0.98 | |
| Quarter Century Stampede | RA04-EN087 | Ultra Rare | $0.11 |
A Hero Lives: FAQ
How much is A Hero Lives worth?+
A Hero Lives currently sells for $0.10 – $42.11 on TCGPlayer, from $0.10 for SDHS-EN026 up to $42.11 for GENF-EN098. 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 A Hero Lives printed in?+
A Hero Lives appears in 9 sets: Generation Force, Structure Deck: HERO Strike, Duelist Saga, Legendary Duelists: Magical Hero, Legendary Duelists: Season 3, Speed Duel GX: Midterm Paradox and 3 more.
Is A Hero Lives legal in tournaments?+
On the current TCG Forbidden & Limited List, A Hero Lives is unlimited (3 copies).
What is the passcode of A Hero Lives?+
The 8-digit passcode printed on A Hero Lives is 08949584.
Elemental HERO
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