Skull Archfiend of Lightning

Effect Monster

Skull Archfiend of Lightning is a Effect Monster (DARK/Fiend, Level 6) with 2500 ATK / 1200 DEF. First printed in Dark Crisis (2003).

Type: Effect Monster
Attribute: DARK
Monster type: Fiend
Level: 6
ATK / DEF: 2500 / 1200
Archetype: Archfiend
Banlist: Unlimited in the TCG, OCG, and Master Duel
TCG release: 2003-12-01
Printings: 7

Card text

Once per turn, during your Standby Phase, you must pay 500 LP (this is not optional), or this card is destroyed. When resolving an opponent's card effect that targets this card, roll a six-sided die and negate that effect if you roll a 1, 3, or 6, and if you do, destroy that card.

Approximate value

≈$0.27

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*
Dark Crisis	DCR-073	Ultra Rare	2003-12-01	$14.12
Dark Crisis	DCR-EN073	Ultra Rare	2003-12-01	$0.27
Dark Revelation Volume 1	DR1-EN235	Ultra Rare	2005-03-19	$0.27
Battle Pack: Epic Dawn	BP01-EN006	Rare	2012-05-24	$0.27
Battle Pack: Epic Dawn	BP01-EN006	Starfoil Rare	2012-05-24	$0.27
Speed Duel GX: Duelists of Shadows	SGX3-ENE01	Common	2023-03-30	$0.27
Speed Duel GX: Duelists of Shadows	SGX3-ENE01	Secret Rare	2023-03-30	$0.27

*Approximate, from recent marketplace listings, not market values.