Dark Paladin
Fusion Effect Monster
Dark Paladin is a Fusion Effect Monster (DARK/Spellcaster, Level 8) with 2900 ATK / 2400 DEF. First printed in Magician's Force (2003).
- Type
- Fusion Monster
- Attribute
- DARK
- Monster type
- Spellcaster
- Level
- 8
- ATK / DEF
- 2900 / 2400
- Archetype
- Dark Magician
- Banlist
- Unlimited in the TCG, OCG, and Master Duel
- TCG release
- 2003-10-10
- Printings
- 18
Card text
"Dark Magician" + "Buster Blader" Must be Fusion Summoned. When a Spell Card is activated (Quick Effect): You can discard 1 card; negate the activation, and if you do, destroy it. This card must be face-up on the field to activate and to resolve this effect. Gains 500 ATK for each Dragon monster on the field and in the GYs.
Approximate value
≈$0.30
A rough figure from recent listings (updated 2026-07-26), not a market value or official price. It varies a lot with printing, condition, edition, rarity, and grading. Check current listings below before buying or selling.
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Printings & rarities
| Set | Set code | Rarity | Release | Price* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magician's Force | MFC-105 | Ultra Rare | 2003-10-10 | $47.43 |
| Duel Master's Guide promotional cards | DMG-001 | Secret Rare | 2003-10-28 | $92.62 |
| Dark Revelation Volume 1 | DR1-EN160 | Ultra Rare | 2005-03-19 | $0.30 |
| Duelist Pack: Yugi | DPYG-EN016 | Ultra Rare | 2009-07-07 | $22.93 |
| Duel Terminal 3 | DT03-EN034 | Duel Terminal Rare Parallel Rare | 2010-09-25 | $0.30 |
| Legendary Collection 3: Yugi's World Mega Pack | LCYW-EN048 | Secret Rare | 2012-09-29 | $0.30 |
| Yugi's Legendary Decks | YGLD-ENC41 | Common | 2015-11-12 | $2.12 |
| Millennium Pack | MIL1-EN041 | Common | 2016-04-14 | $1.74 |
| Structure Deck: Yugi Muto | SDMY-EN043 | Common | 2016-10-20 | $0.30 |
| Legendary Dragon Decks | LEDD-ENA34 | Common | 2017-10-05 | $1.78 |
| Speed Duel: Battle City Box | SBCB-EN021 | Common | 2020-11-26 | $1.41 |
| Speed Duel: Battle City Box | SBCB-EN021 | Secret Rare | 2020-11-26 | $13.84 |
| Hidden Arsenal: Chapter 1 | HAC1-EN018 | Duel Terminal Ultra Parallel Rare | 2022-02-24 | $0.30 |
| Speed Duel: Streets of Battle City | SBC1-ENA20 | Common | 2023-08-24 | $0.30 |
| Quarter Century Bonanza | RA03-EN126 | Platinum Secret Rare | 2024-11-07 | $0.30 |
| Quarter Century Bonanza | RA03-EN126 | Quarter Century Secret Rare | 2024-11-07 | $0.30 |
| Battles of Legend: Monster Mayhem | BLMM-EN008 | Secret Rare | 2025-08-28 | $0.30 |
| Battles of Legend: Monster Mayhem | BLMM-EN008 | Starlight Rare | 2025-08-28 | $0.30 |
*Approximate, from recent marketplace listings, not market values.
Dark Paladin in other languages
| Japanese | 超魔導剣士－ブラック・パラディン |
| Korean | 초마도검사 블랙 파라딘 |
| German | Dunkler Paladin |
| French | Paladin des Ténèbres |
| Italian | Paladino Oscuro |
| Spanish | Paladín Oscuro |
| Portuguese | Paladino Negro |
