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Dark Magician
Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories promotional cards DDS-002 • secret-rare
- Set
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories promotional cards
- Printing code
- DDS-002
- Rarity
- Secret rare
- Card type
- Normal monster
- Attribute
- Dark
- Level / Rank
- 7
- ATK
- 2500
- DEF
- 2100
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Where it came from
The Dark Magician card (DDS-002) was released in 2002 as one of three promotional ultra-rare cards included with the North American version of the Game Boy Color title, Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories. This release served as a pivotal moment for the burgeoning English-language trading card game, as it provided players with a high-rarity aesthetic version of the series' iconic signature monster, which had previously only appeared in standard starter decks.
The card features the classic Kazuki Takahashi artwork, depicting the sorcerer in his signature purple robes and pointed hat. As a promotional item, it was prized for its distinct prismatic secret-rare foil pattern, which differed significantly from the standard card stock available at the time. It remains a hallmark of the early TCG era, valued by collectors for its historical connection to both the video game launch and the initial surge in global popularity of the franchise.
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