The Ancient Lamp Secret Rare card from the 2008 Yu-Gi-Oh! Retro Pack offers collectors a premium finish on a classic WIND Spellcaster monster.
Ancient Lamp
2008 • Yu-Gi-Oh! • Retro Pack
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Collectors of the Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game often seek out the Ancient Lamp from the Retro Pack for its blend of nostalgic gameplay and premium presentation. Released in 2008, this set was designed to reintroduce beloved cards from the early years of the game to a new generation of duelists. The Ancient Lamp, a Level 3 WIND Spellcaster, holds a special place in the history of the franchise as the first card ever printed, making its inclusion in the Retro Pack particularly significant for long-time fans. The RP01-EN100 card number identifies this print within the Retro Pack structure. What distinguishes this version is its Secret Rare treatment, which features a distinctive holographic finish. This high-rarity foil variant stands out visually compared to the common and uncommon prints found in the same box. For many collectors, the appeal lies not just in the card's mechanical utility, but in the aesthetic quality of the Secret Rare finish, which adds a layer of polish to the classic monster design. As a Spellcaster type monster, Ancient Lamp has been a staple in various deck archetypes over the years, particularly those focusing on level manipulation or graveyard strategies. While its competitive viability has shifted with the game's evolving ban list, its status as a foundational piece of Yu-Gi-Oh! lore keeps it relevant. Adding this Secret Rare to your collection provides a tangible connection to the game's origins. Whether you are building a specific archetype or simply curating a diverse selection of premium cards, the Ancient Lamp Secret Rare serves as a compelling addition for any serious Yu-Gi-Oh! enthusiast.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Ancient Lamp
Game
Yu-Gi-Oh!
TCG Attributes
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Secret Rare
Card Stock
English
Holo
Wind
Spellcaster
3
900 / 1400
Card Text
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During your Main Phase: You can Special Summon "La Jinn the Mystical Genie of the Lamp" from your hand. This card must be face-up on the field to activate and to resolve this effect. Before damage calculation, if this card is being attacked by an opponent's monster, and was face-down at the start of the Damage Step: You can target 1 monster your opponent controls, except the attacking monster; the attacking monster attacks it instead, and you proceed to damage calculation.
