The 2023 25th Anniversary Edition print of Pumpking the King of Ghosts from the Yu-Gi-Oh! Metal Raiders set, featuring specific synergy with Castle of Dark Illusions.
2023 • Yu-Gi-Oh! • Metal Raiders • 25th Anniversary Edition
Near Mint (NM)
MRD-EN079
Common
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Arrives in 4-6 daysEstimated delivery October 7, 2026 - October 9, 2026
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Pumpking the King of Ghosts
Game
Yu-Gi-Oh!
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Common
Card Stock
English
Dark
Zombie
6
1800 / 2000
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Gains 100 ATK/DEF while "Castle of Dark Illusions" is on the field. Also, during your Standby Phase, if "Castle of Dark Illusions" is on the field: This card gains 100 ATK/DEF. This effect activates once per turn, for four of your Standby Phases (counting this as the first). "Castle of Dark Illusions" must be on the field to activate and to resolve this effect. If "Castle of Dark Illusions" is not on the field, this ATK/DEF gain disappears and this effect resets.
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As a Common from the 2023 Metal Raiders set, this card is primarily a functional playset piece rather than a collector's item, resulting in low market traction. Its value is strictly tied to immediate utility in current formats, with no significant premium for first edition or foil treatments due to the lack of special attributes. The low listing count suggests a thin market where price stability is more about availability than speculative demand.
The Common designation indicates the highest tier of availability within the Metal Raiders set mechanics, meaning supply is abundant relative to demand. Without any special finish, foil treatment, or variant designation, the card faces no artificial supply constraints that typically drive scarcity premiums. This standard rarity tier ensures that the card remains easily accessible for deck-building purposes without impacting overall set value.
Given its recent 2023 release and Common status, the card lacks the nostalgia factor or sealed product scarcity required for long-term appreciation. Rotation out of competitive formats will likely reduce its playability, further diminishing its collector appeal. It is best viewed as a disposable playset item rather than a viable investment, with no expected crossover demand from art or completionist collectors.
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