The Shallow Grave

Pharaoh's Servant PSV-036 • rare

Set: Pharaoh's Servant
Printing code: PSV-036
Rarity: Rare
Card type: Spell

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$2.73market price via TCGplayer · Sep 23, 2026

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As a rare spell card from the Pharaoh's Servant set, The Shallow Grave is a prized addition for those building themed collections. Its status as a rare entry makes it a notable find, representing a specific era of card design that remains a cornerstone for enthusiasts of the game.

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Provenance

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The Shallow Grave was released as part of the Pharaoh's Servant expansion in 2002, marking the set's introduction of powerful utility spells to the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game. Originating from the Konami design studios in Japan, this card was created to offer players a strategic way to manipulate the graveyard, allowing for the special summoning of monsters in face-down defense position. This mechanic was intended to balance risk and reward, providing utility to players who could capitalize on flip effects or stall tactics.

The visual design of the card features a signature aesthetic typical of early-era Yu-Gi-Oh! cards, emphasizing darker, gothic tones that align with the necromantic theme of its effect. While the card is not attributed to a single individual designer, it reflects the broader creative direction of Kazuki Takahashi's world-building, which frequently integrated supernatural motifs. Upon its release, it became a staple in niche deck-building circles, appreciated for its ability to circumvent standard tribute requirements despite the inherent disadvantage of granting the opponent a recovery opportunity.

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