The First Sarcophagus

Ancient Sanctuary AST-101 • super-rare

Set: Ancient Sanctuary
Printing code: AST-101
Rarity: Super rare
Card type: Trap

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$3.60market price via TCGplayer · Sep 23, 2026

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Why it matters

As a super-rare trap card from the Ancient Sanctuary set, The First Sarcophagus occupies a distinct place within the mechanics of the game. Collectors prize this card for its specific utility and the way it anchors thematic strategies, making it a sought-after component for those building focused decks.

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Provenance

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The First Sarcophagus was released in 2004 as part of the Ancient Sanctuary booster set for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game. Introduced during the height of the game's global popularity, the card was designed to support the specific strategy of summoning the monster 'Dark Necrofear' by pairing it with its associated support cards, 'Spirit Message' and 'Destiny Board.' These cards were created to mimic the elaborate, turn-based ritual mechanics used by the character Bakura in the original manga and anime series.

The card’s design features dark, Egyptian-inspired iconography consistent with the thematic focus of the Ancient Sanctuary set. As a super-rare card, it was distributed with a holofoil finish, making it a distinct inclusion for players building themed decks around the Necrofear archetype. While the card is primarily valued today for its nostalgia and role in completing the iconic Spirit Message win condition, it was received at the time as a niche support piece for players aiming to execute one of the game's most challenging and specific alternate victory states.

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