Junk Defender
Effect Monster
Junk Defender is a Effect Monster (EARTH/Warrior, Level 3) with 500 ATK / 1800 DEF. First printed in Photon Shockwave (2011).
- Type
- Effect Monster
- Attribute
- EARTH
- Monster type
- Warrior
- Level
- 3
- ATK / DEF
- 500 / 1800
- Archetype
- Junk
- Banlist
- Unlimited in the TCG, OCG, and Master Duel
- TCG release
- 2011-11-10
- Printings
- 2
Card text
When an opponent's monster declares a direct attack: You can Special Summon this card from your hand. Once per turn, during either player's turn: You can have this card gain 300 DEF until the end of this turn.
Approximate value
≈$0.20
YGOPRODeck recorded a lowest available USD card-level price hint of ~$0.20 on Sep 25, 2026 (historical, not a printing-specific quote). It varies with printing, condition, edition, rarity, and grading. Check current listings before buying or selling.
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Printings & rarities
| Set | Set code | Rarity | Release | Price* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photon Shockwave | PHSW-EN097 | Rare | 2011-11-10 | $0.20 |
| Legendary Collection 5D's Mega Pack | LC5D-EN023 | Common | 2014-10-23 | $1.62 |
*Approximate, from recent marketplace listings, not market values.
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Junk Defender in other languages
| Japanese | ジャンク・ディフェンダー |
| Korean | 정크 디펜더 |
| German | Gerümpelverteidiger |
| French | Robot Défenseur |
| Italian | Difensore Rottame |
| Spanish | Defensor de Basura |
| Portuguese | Defensor Sucata |
