Caius the Shadow Monarch
Caius the Shadow Monarch is a Effect Monster in the Monarch archetype, first released in 2003 in Duelist League Promo. It has 14 printings across 8 sets (Ultra Rare, Rare, Ultimate Rare, Starfoil Rare, …). The cheapest copy is BP01-EN018 Starfoil Rare at $5.38; the most valuable is TU03-EN000 Ultimate Rare at $850.41. In the TCG it is currently unlimited (3 copies).
Market price · TCGPlayer
Updated Oct 1, 2026
$5.38 – $850.41
14 printings priced
Type
Fiend
Level
6
ATK
2400
DEF
1000
When this card is Tribute Summoned, remove from play 1 card on the field. If it was a DARK Monster Card, inflict 1000 damage to your opponent.
Appears in 8 expansions
Printings (14)
| expansion | Code | Rarity | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Series 2009 | GLD2-EN033 | Ultra Rare | $16.88 | |
| Structure Deck: The Dark Emperor | SDDE-EN001 | Ultra Rare | $18.72 | |
| Battle Pack: Epic Dawn | BP01-EN018 | Rare | $6.90 | |
| Turbo Pack: Booster Three | TU03-EN000 | Ultimate Rare | $850.41 | |
| Battle Pack: Epic Dawn | BP01-EN018 | Starfoil Rare | $5.38 | |
| Premium Gold | PGLD-EN066 | Gold Rare | $8.97 | |
| Structure Deck: Emperor of Darkness | SR01-EN004 | Common | $7.17 | |
| Duelist League Promo | DL15-EN006 | Rare | $18.05 | |
| Duelist League Promo | DL15-EN006 | Rare | $9.99 | |
| Duelist League Promo | DL15-EN006 | Rare | $32.98 | |
| Duelist League Promo | DL15-EN006 | Rare | $14.33 | |
| OTS Tournament Pack 19 | OP19-EN004 | Super Rare | $7.99 | |
| Quarter Century Bonanza | RA03-EN194 | Platinum Secret Rare | $13.92 | |
| Quarter Century Bonanza | RA03-EN194 | Quarter Century Secret Rare | $91.90 |
Caius the Shadow Monarch: FAQ
How much is Caius the Shadow Monarch worth?+
Caius the Shadow Monarch currently sells for $5.38 – $850.41 on TCGPlayer, from $5.38 for BP01-EN018 up to $850.41 for TU03-EN000. 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 Caius the Shadow Monarch printed in?+
Caius the Shadow Monarch appears in 8 sets: Gold Series 2009, Structure Deck: The Dark Emperor, Battle Pack: Epic Dawn, Turbo Pack: Booster Three, Premium Gold, Structure Deck: Emperor of Darkness and 2 more.
Is Caius the Shadow Monarch legal in tournaments?+
On the current TCG Forbidden & Limited List, Caius the Shadow Monarch is unlimited (3 copies).
What is the passcode of Caius the Shadow Monarch?+
The 8-digit passcode printed on Caius the Shadow Monarch is 09748752.
Monarch
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