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Yu-Gi-Oh!

Dark Magician

Maximum Gold MAGO-EN002

Set: Maximum Gold
Printing code: MAGO-EN002
Card type: Normal monster
Attribute: Dark
Level / Rank: 7
ATK: 2500
DEF: 2100

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$11.91market price via TCGplayer · Nov 6, 2026

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Lore

Why it matters

This normal-monster card holds a place in the landscape of trading card games as a fundamental piece of player strategy. These cards serve as the essential building blocks for deck construction, providing the core units that define the pace and structure of a match.

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Dark Magician originated in the earliest days of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game, serving as the signature monster of the protagonist Yugi Muto. The card was designed to be the definitive spellcaster of the series, drawing inspiration from ancient Egyptian iconography mixed with high-fantasy aesthetic elements. Over the decades, it has remained the most iconic card in the franchise, representing a bridge between the manga’s original lore and the competitive card game that followed.

This specific printing, released in the Maximum Gold set (MAGO-EN002), showcases the modern Premium Gold Rare treatment. Introduced to offer collectors a distinct visual flair, these cards feature gold-colored borders and raised, textured gold foil for the artwork and card details. This edition was received by the community as a sophisticated, high-end reimagining of a classic design, intended to highlight the artwork’s intricate linework through the premium metallic finish.

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