Yata-Garasu

Legacy of Darkness LOD-000 • secret-rare

Set: Legacy of Darkness
Printing code: LOD-000
Rarity: Secret rare
Card type: Effect monster
Attribute: Wind
Level / Rank: 2
ATK: 200
DEF: 100

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$54.93market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026

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First released as a Secret Rare in 2003's Legacy of Darkness, Yata-Garasu remains one of the most infamous cards in the history of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game due to its ability to lock an opponent out of drawing cards. Its unique mechanical power led to a nearly two-decade ban from competitive play, cementing its status as a legendary centerpiece for collectors of high-impact vintage cards.

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Yata-Garasu made its debut in the 2003 expansion set Legacy of Darkness as the primary secret rare card. Designed for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game, it is based on the mythical three-legged crow from East Asian folklore, which represents the sun and divine intervention. Within the competitive meta of the early 2000s, the card became infamous for its unique effect that prevented opponents from drawing cards, effectively locking them out of the game when combined with board control tactics.

The card was illustrated with a dark, atmospheric aesthetic consistent with the sinister themes found in the Legacy of Darkness set. Upon its release, it quickly earned a reputation as one of the most powerful and stifling cards in the game's history. This legacy culminated in its long-term prohibition from competitive tournament play, as its ability to deny an opponent the chance to play cards made it a hallmark example of a 'broken' game mechanic that redefined how developers approached card balancing.

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