Royal Keeper
Effect Monster
Royal Keeper is a Effect Monster (EARTH/Zombie, Level 4) with 1600 ATK / 1700 DEF. First printed in Pharaonic Guardian (2003).
- Type
- Effect Monster
- Attribute
- EARTH
- Monster type
- Zombie
- Level
- 4
- ATK / DEF
- 1600 / 1700
- Banlist
- Unlimited in the TCG, OCG, and Master Duel
- TCG release
- 2003-07-18
- Printings
- 3
Card text
Once per turn, you can flip this card into face-down Defense Position. When this card is flipped face-up, it gains 300 ATK and DEF until the end of the turn. (If attacked, this effect resolves after damage calculation.)
Approximate value
≈$0.13
A rough figure from recent listings (updated 2026-06-09), 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
All printings →| Set | Set code | Rarity | Release | Price* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharaonic Guardian | PGD-018 | Common | 2003-07-18 | $1.12 |
| Dark Beginning 2 | DB2-EN218 | Common | 2005-07-27 | $1.25 |
| Zombie World Structure Deck | SDZW-EN006 | Common | 2008-10-21 | $0.13 |
*Approximate, from recent marketplace listings, not market values.
Royal Keeper in other languages
| Japanese | 王族親衛隊 |
| Korean | 왕족친위대 |
| German | Königlicher Hüter |
| French | Garde Royal |
| Italian | Custode Reale |
| Spanish | Guardián Real |