Salvage

Invasion of Chaos IOC-096 • common

Set: Invasion of Chaos
Printing code: IOC-096
Rarity: Common
Card type: Spell

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$2.12market price via TCGplayer · Sep 23, 2026

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Why it matters

As a common card within the Invasion of Chaos set, Salvage serves as a foundational spell that demonstrates the depth found in early card pools. Its presence in this specific collection offers a practical look at how utility spells were integrated into the game's evolving mechanics.

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Provenance

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Salvage was released in 2004 as part of the Invasion of Chaos expansion for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game. This set is widely regarded by players and collectors as one of the most influential in the game's history, as it introduced powerful cards that defined the competitive meta for years to come. As a common card, Salvage was intended to be accessible to players building decks centered around Water-attribute monsters, providing a tactical way to recover resources from the graveyard.

The card’s design reflects the early aesthetic of the game, featuring a straightforward mechanical utility focused on card advantage. While it lacks the high-profile rarity or secondary market value of iconic cards from the same set like Chaos Emperor Dragon - Envoy of the End, it became a staple in specific deck archetypes. Its design remains a classic example of utility-focused spell cards that emphasize graveyard interaction, a core mechanic that has persisted throughout the evolution of the game.

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