Vampire Lord

Dark Crisis DCR-000 • secret-rare

Set: Dark Crisis
Printing code: DCR-000
Rarity: Secret rare
Card type: Effect monster
Attribute: Dark
Level / Rank: 5
ATK: 2000
DEF: 1500

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$50.18market price via TCGplayer · Nov 6, 2026

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This card is a secret-rare effect-monster, a status that marks it as a highly sought-after centerpiece for any dedicated collection. Its classification within the set places it at the very start of its series, ensuring it remains a prominent and recognizable highlight for those who value both aesthetic rarity and distinct catalog placement.

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Provenance

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Vampire Lord debuted in the 2003 Dark Crisis expansion for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game, serving as the featured cover card for the set. It was designed to capitalize on the rising popularity of the game in Western markets, offering a powerful, self-reviving effect that reflected the game's shift toward more complex, graveyard-reliant strategies during that era. The card's aesthetic, characterized by its gothic, regal appearance, was intended to evoke the classic tropes of high-fantasy horror.

As a secret-rare card, Vampire Lord became a significant chase item for collectors and competitive players alike. Its design, attributed to the creative team at Konami, aimed to provide a tactical advantage through its unique ability to return to the field after being destroyed by card effects. The card was well-received upon its release for both its competitive viability in early formats and its distinct, highly detailed holographic foil treatment which defined the prestige of the secret-rare rarity at the time.

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