The Selection
Counter Trap
The Selection is a Counter Trap. First printed in The Duelist Genesis (2008).
- Type
- Trap Card
- Property
- Counter
- Banlist
- Unlimited in the TCG, OCG, and Master Duel
- TCG release
- 2008-08-09
- Printings
- 1
Card text
Pay 1000 Life Points. Negate the Summon of a monster that has the same Type as a monster on the field, and destroy it.
Approximate value
≈$0.37
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* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Duelist Genesis | TDGS-EN093 | Rare | 2008-09-02 | $0.37 |
*Approximate, from recent marketplace listings, not market values.
The Selection in other languages
| Japanese | 方舟の選別 |
| Korean | 방주의 선별 |
| Chinese | 方舟之选别 |
| German | Die Auswahl |
| French | Sélection de l'Arche |
| Italian | La Selezione |
| Spanish | La Selección |