Upstart Golden Ninja
Effect Monster
Upstart Golden Ninja is a Effect Monster (LIGHT/Warrior, Level 4) with 500 ATK / 1800 DEF. First printed in Order of Chaos (2012).
- Type
- Effect Monster
- Attribute
- LIGHT
- Monster type
- Warrior
- Level
- 4
- ATK / DEF
- 500 / 1800
- Archetype
- Ninja
- Banlist
- Unlimited in the TCG, OCG, and Master Duel
- TCG release
- 2012-01-14
- Printings
- 2
Card text
Once per turn: You can send 1 Trap from your hand to the GY; Special Summon 1 Level 4 or lower "Ninja" monster from your Deck in face-up Defense Position or face-down Defense Position.
Approximate value
≈$0.25
A rough figure from recent listings (updated 2026-08-03), 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* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order of Chaos | ORCS-EN031 | Common | 2012-01-20 | $0.25 |
| Shadows in Valhalla | SHVA-EN023 | Super Rare | 2018-08-16 | $0.25 |
*Approximate, from recent marketplace listings, not market values.
Upstart Golden Ninja in other languages
| Japanese | 成金忍者 |
| Korean | 갑부 첩자 |
| German | Goldener Emporkömmling-Ninja |
| French | Ninja d'Or Arriviste |
| Italian | Ninja Dorato Arrivista |
| Spanish | Ninja Dorado Presuntuoso |
| Portuguese | Ninja Dourado Presunçoso |
