Market Watch Top 10: Extreme Force Reactions
12/8/2017 11:02:00 AM
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The big news of the week was the reveal of import cards from the OCG's LINK
VRAINS Pack,
scheduled for release stateside in Extreme Force
. The market reacted accordingly.
Looking at sales numbers from Monday to Friday this week, the brunt of the
impact seems to've been dealt by
Heavymetalfoes Electrumite
, the first of the cards to be spotlighted on the official Konami strategy
site. Calling for two Pendulum Monsters as its Link Materials, Electrumite
loads your Extra Deck, recovers Pendulums from the Extra Deck to your hand,
and nabs you free draws when your Pendulum Spells leave the field.
That had an immediate impact on Pendulum Magicians, revitalizing interest
in the theme and shooting two of the deck's staple monsters into the Top
10. Beyond that, generic Link Monsters were even more popular than theyw
ere before, while enabling cards spiked as well. The Link Monster
acceptance train just keeps chugging along.
With no further ado, let's take you straight to the Top 10.
#10: Decode Talker
While Proxy Dragon and Missus Radiant are a common sight here in Market
Watch, the just-as-ubiquitous Decode Talker is a rarity in the Top 10. It
managed to take the Number 10 spot this week as increased discussion drew
more attention to Links in general. Meanwhile tournament results continue
to push decks further toward Link Summoning, leading to more demand.
| Decode Talker
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$6.93
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$4.00
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$2.62
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Set
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Starter Deck: Link Strike
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Number
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YS17-EN041
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Type
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Link/Effect Monster
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Monster
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Cyberse
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Attribute
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DARK
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A / D
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2300 /
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Rarity
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Ultra Rare
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Card Text
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2+ Effect Monsters
Gains 500 ATK for each monster it points to. When your opponent activates a card or effect that targets a card(s) you control (Quick Effect): You can Tribute 1 monster this card points to; negate the activation, and if you do, destroy that card.
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| Store |
Condition |
Qty Avail |
Price |
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| TeamGuyaneseGamer |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
1 |
$2.62 |
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| Altera Exchange |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
1 |
$2.90 |
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| Copacetic Cards |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
1 |
$2.99 |
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| RealGudDeals |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
1 |
$3.10 |
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| Decent Cards |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
1 |
$3.25 |
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| Fulkamania Cards |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
1 |
$3.50 |
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| Davis Cards & Games |
1st Edition - Moderately Played |
2 |
$3.50 |
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| TheCardWard |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
1 |
$3.57 |
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| Legacy Defined Games |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
3 |
$3.60 |
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| Resource Gaming |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
2 |
$3.61 |
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#9: Predaplant Ophrys Scorpio
A tremendous enabler for Link Summons, Predaplant Ophrys Scorpio featured
in several Top Cut decks from YCS Prague and it's a definite get when so
many awesome Link Monsters are cluttering the horizon. Even if many of them
are themed, some of the best are actually approaching generic, including
Cherubini, Black Angel of the Burning Abyss
and
Crystron Needlefiber
.
Predaplants can open up a lot of doors with their different abilities, and
the recent tournament success plus upward trajectory was enough to kick
Predaplant Ophrys Scorpio to Number 9.
| Predaplant Ophrys Scorpio
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$2.75
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$1.79
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$0.51
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Set
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Maximum Crisis
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Number
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MACR-EN009
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Level
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3
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Type
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Effect Monster
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Monster
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Plant
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Attribute
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DARK
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A / D
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1200 / 800
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Rarity
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Rare
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Card Text
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If this card is Normal or Special Summoned: You can send 1 monster from your hand to the Graveyard; Special Summon 1 "Predaplant" monster from your Deck, except "Predaplant Ophrys Scorpio". You can only use this effect of "Predaplant Ophyrs Scorpio" once per turn.
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| Store |
Condition |
Qty Avail |
Price |
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| HermitGaming |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
1 |
$0.51 |
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| CheapestYGOOfAllTime |
Unlimited - Near Mint |
1 |
$0.93 |
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| Vortex Gaming Center |
Unlimited - Near Mint |
1 |
$0.99 |
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| HeartOfDuhCards |
Unlimited - Near Mint |
1 |
$0.99 |
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| Collector's Cache |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
1 |
$0.99 |
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| DDG of Ohio |
Unlimited - Near Mint |
1 |
$1.00 |
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| J R Cards |
1st Edition - Moderately Played |
1 |
$1.09 |
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| TactiX |
Unlimited - Near Mint |
2 |
$1.25 |
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| LightningCardGame |
Unlimited - Near Mint |
2 |
$1.25 |
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| Zodiac TCG |
Unlimited - Near Mint |
1 |
$1.25 |
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#8: Solemn Strike
Solemn Strike: still an amazing card everyone should own.
The wealth of Go-Second SPYRAL decks winning tournaments lately has created
a divide, with players hoping to go first now forced to defend their
established fields even more. That's one of the many factors continuing to
drive demand for Solemn Strike, which continues to appear in
ever-increasing numbers in Top Cut lists.
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Set
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Code of the Duelist
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Number
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COTD-ENSE2
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Type
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Counter Trap Card
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Attribute
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TRAP
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Rarity
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Super Rare
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Card Text
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When a monster(s) would be Special Summoned, or a monster effect is activated: Pay 1500 LP; negate the Summon or activation, and if you do, destroy that card.
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| Store |
Condition |
Qty Avail |
Price |
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| Monarchy Gaming |
Limited - Near Mint |
2 |
$6.58 |
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| Zero hour games |
Limited - Near Mint |
1 |
$6.76 |
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| Kirwan's Game Store |
Limited - Near Mint |
2 |
$7.95 |
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| Bustas |
Limited - Near Mint |
1 |
$8.00 |
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| Eddies Games |
Limited - Near Mint |
1 |
$8.01 |
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| rxkgaming |
Limited - Near Mint |
1 |
$8.52 |
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| Metis Gaming |
Limited - Near Mint |
1 |
$8.70 |
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| OverpoweredCardGames |
Limited - Near Mint |
1 |
$8.87 |
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| Creaky Owl Cards |
Limited - Lightly Played |
1 |
$8.89 |
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| IDeal808 |
Limited - Near Mint |
1 |
$8.95 |
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#7: Six Samurai United
Weeks after the release of Spirit Warriors, the Samurai hype is
still alive, perhaps owing to the anticipation for
Legendary Shadow of the Six Samurai
– a card in such vocal demand from hardcore fans, you'd think it was
Elemental Hero Stratos.
| Six Samurai United
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$1.79
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$0.29
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$0.20
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Set
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Spirit Warriors
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Number
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SPWA-EN013
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Type
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Continuous Spell
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Attribute
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SPELL
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Rarity
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Super Rare
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Card Text
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Each time a "Six Samurai" monster(s) is Normal or Special Summoned, place 1 Bushido Counter on this card (max. 2). You can send this card to the GY; draw 1 card for each Bushido Counter on this card.
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| Store |
Condition |
Qty Avail |
Price |
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| ZLinked Gaming |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
1 |
$0.20 |
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| BlackBearSPLBoundSTR |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
1 |
$0.20 |
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| Infinite Monkey |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
1 |
$0.24 |
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| NCoastCollectorsMall |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
3 |
$0.24 |
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| Enticing Name |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
1 |
$0.25 |
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| Ambrosinis Card Shop |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
1 |
$0.25 |
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| IDeal808 |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
78 |
$0.25 |
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| CompetitiveCardShack |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
14 |
$0.26 |
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| Geekified Mind |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
2 |
$0.26 |
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| Gorilla Games |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
3 |
$0.26 |
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#6: Purple Poison Magician
The early hubbub-driving “leak” of
Heavymetalfoes Electrumite
sparked a renewed fervor for Pendulum Magicians, which were already in a
powder keg state after the deck took four spots in the Top 32 at YCS Buenos
Aires. We've seen Purple Poison Magician become one of the strongest
sellers for the Pendulum Magician theme in the deck's hottest weeks, so
it's no surprise to see it here.
| Purple Poison Magician
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$2.17
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$0.67
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$0.39
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Set
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Pendulum Evolution
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Number
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PEVO-EN006
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Level
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4
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Type
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Pendulum/Effect Monster
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Monster
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Spellcaster
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Attribute
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DARK
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A / D
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1200 / 2100
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Rarity
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Ultra Rare
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Card Text
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Pendulum Effect : Once per turn, if your DARK Spellcaster-Type monster battles, before damage calculation: You can activate this effect; that monster gains 1200 ATK (until the end of the Damage Step), then destroy this card.
Monster Effect : (This card is always treated as a "Fusion Dragon" card.)
If this card is destroyed by battle or card effect: You can target 1 face-up card on the field; destroy it.
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| Store |
Condition |
Qty Avail |
Price |
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| Enticing Name |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
1 |
$0.39 |
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| ClevelandCardResale |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
6 |
$0.39 |
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| Bemani Lounge |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
1 |
$0.40 |
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| Unlucky Games |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
2 |
$0.40 |
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| Geekified Mind |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
9 |
$0.40 |
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| Cardshtuff |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
2 |
$0.40 |
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| IDeal808 |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
7 |
$0.40 |
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| EvolutionGaming Inc |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
1 |
$0.42 |
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| Jumpman |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
2 |
$0.42 |
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| MrCarrotsPlace |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
3 |
$0.45 |
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#5: Dogoran, the Mad Flame Kaiju
This one's a bit more of a blank slate to me. Kaiju engines complete with
Interrupted Kaiju Slumber are definitely up in Top Cut tableshare, but was
that enough to drive Dogoran alone into the Top 10? I feel like I'm missing
something here. Dinosaurs?
If you have the answer, let me know down in the comments.
| Dogoran, the Mad Flame Kaiju
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$5.97
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$2.95
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$2.11
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Set
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2016 Mega-Tins Mega Pack
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Number
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MP16-EN098
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Level
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8
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Type
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Effect Monster
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Monster
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Dinosaur
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Attribute
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FIRE
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A / D
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3000 / 1200
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Rarity
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Rare
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Card Text
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You can Special Summon this card (from your hand) to your opponent's side of the field in Attack Position, by Tributing 1 monster they control. If your opponent controls a "Kaiju" monster, you can Special Summon this card (from your hand) in Attack Position. You can only control 1 "Kaiju" monster. Once per turn: You can remove 3 Kaiju Counters from anywhere on the field; destroy all monsters your opponent controls. This card cannot attack the turn you activate this effect.
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| Store |
Condition |
Qty Avail |
Price |
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| XtremeGames |
1st Edition - Heavily Played |
1 |
$1.98 |
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| Gamescape |
Unlimited - Lightly Played |
1 |
$2.03 |
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| Game Cafe |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
1 |
$2.11 |
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| The Bat Cave |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
1 |
$2.14 |
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| Buds Place |
1st Edition - Lightly Played |
1 |
$2.17 |
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| Game Goblins |
1st Edition - Lightly Played |
1 |
$2.30 |
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| XtremeGames |
1st Edition - Moderately Played |
1 |
$2.30 |
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| Game Goblins |
Unlimited - Lightly Played |
2 |
$2.43 |
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| MultiMonster Deals |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
9 |
$2.45 |
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| Gamescape |
1st Edition - Lightly Played |
1 |
$2.48 |
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#4: Soul Charge
Fresh off its latest reprint in Cyberse Link, Soul Charge is
played in SPYRALs and a wealth of other currently competitive decks. It's a
big pick for Six Samurai as well, which spiked in demand at the same time
off the release of Spirit Warriors.
Soul Charge has essentially been on the cusp of brokenness since it was
released, and as a flexible, splashable card that can often function as a
win button almost entirely on its own, occasional spikes of demand are a
fairly regular occurrence.
| Soul Charge
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$1.79
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$1.20
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$0.89
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Set
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Structure Deck: Cyberse Link
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Number
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SDCL-EN024
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Type
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Normal Spell
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Attribute
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SPELL
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Rarity
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Common
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Card Text
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Target any number of monsters in your GY; Special Summon them, and if you do, you lose 1000 LP for each monster Special Summoned by this effect. You cannot conduct your Battle Phase the turn you activate this card. You can only activate 1 "Soul Charge" per turn.
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| Store |
Condition |
Qty Avail |
Price |
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| Pastimes |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
61 |
$0.89 |
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| Buds Place |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
1 |
$0.98 |
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| MagnificentTCG |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
5 |
$0.99 |
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| Enticing Name |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
1 |
$1.00 |
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| CompetitiveCardShack |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
27 |
$1.02 |
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| Creaky Owl Cards |
1st Edition - Lightly Played |
1 |
$1.02 |
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| Hubbub Gaming |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
78 |
$1.04 |
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| Turtle Rock Gaming |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
90 |
$1.05 |
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| AON Gaming |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
1 |
$1.09 |
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| TCGWarehouse |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
5 |
$1.12 |
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#3: Astrograph Sorcerer
Also back in large part due to the impact of Heavymetalfoes Electrumite,
Astrograph Sorcerer. We've seen Astrograph fall out of competitive favor in
tournaments over the past four to six weeks, but it's always been a hot
seller in the TCGplayer Marketplace. It's got an obvious appeal both as a
possible competitive pick, and just as an attractive boss monster, and that
seems to keep demand strong when interest in Pendulum Magicians is on the
rise.
| Astrograph Sorcerer
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$4.95
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$3.22
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$1.76
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Set
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Pendulum Evolution
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Number
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PEVO-EN001
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Level
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7
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Type
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Pendulum/Effect Monster
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Monster
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Spellcaster
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Attribute
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DARK
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A / D
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2500 / 2000
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Rarity
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Ultra Rare
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Card Text
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Pendulum Effect : During your Main Phase: You can destroy this card, and if you do, take 1 "Stargazer Magician" from your hand or Deck, and either place it in your Pendulum Zone or Special Summon it. You can only use this effect of "Astrograph Sorcerer" once per turn.
Monster Effect : If a card(s) you control is destroyed by battle or card effect: You can Special Summon this card from your hand, then you can choose 1 monster in the Graveyard, Extra Deck, or that is banished, and that was destroyed this turn, and add 1 monster with the same name from your Deck to your hand. You can banish this card you control, plus 4 monsters from your hand, field, and/or Graveyard (1 each with "Pendulum Dragon", "Xyz Dragon", "Synchro Dragon", and "Fusion Dragon" in their names); Special Summon 1 "Supreme King Z-ARC" from your Extra Deck. (This is treated as a Fusion Summon.)
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| Store |
Condition |
Qty Avail |
Price |
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| simplyugi |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
1 |
$1.76 |
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| Sunshine Games |
1st Edition - Lightly Played |
1 |
$2.00 |
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| Cards Garcia |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
1 |
$2.20 |
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| ClevelandCardResale |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
5 |
$2.39 |
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| Phoenixmendoza |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
3 |
$2.50 |
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| MrCarrotsPlace |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
3 |
$2.59 |
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| Legacy Defined Games |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
1 |
$2.69 |
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| Dolly's Toys & Games |
1st Edition - Lightly Played |
1 |
$2.71 |
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| Han Perfect Cards |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
10 |
$2.74 |
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| Resource Gaming |
1st Edition - Near Mint |
3 |
$2.74 |
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#2: Proxy Dragon
More interest in Link Monsters = more sales of Proxy Dragon. A must-play
singleton and potential two-of in Link strategies, its merit speaks for
itself. You rarely play Link Monsters without it.
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Set
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2017 Mega-Tins
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Number
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CT14-EN003
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Type
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Link/Effect Monster
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Monster
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Cyberse
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Attribute
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LIGHT
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A / D
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1400 /
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Rarity
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Ultra Rare
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Card Text
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2 monsters
If a card(s) you control would be destroyed by battle or card effect, you can destroy 1 of your monsters this card points to, instead.
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| Store |
Condition |
Qty Avail |
Price |
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| Main Card TCG |
Limited - Lightly Played |
1 |
$0.50 |
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| thechanman |
Limited - Near Mint |
1 |
$0.65 |
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| Columbus Card Shop |
Limited - Near Mint |
7 |
$0.69 |
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| ygosinglesallday |
Limited - Near Mint |
2 |
$0.70 |
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| Johns Entertainment |
Limited - Near Mint |
1 |
$0.70 |
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| ZLinked Gaming |
Limited - Near Mint |
1 |
$0.70 |
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| Friendly City Games |
Limited - Lightly Played |
1 |
$0.70 |
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| KrakenPacksTCG |
Limited - Near Mint |
1 |
$0.73 |
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| Opolentia TCG |
Limited - Near Mint |
46 |
$0.73 |
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| MajorJusticeTrades |
Limited - Near Mint |
4 |
$0.75 |
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#1: Pot of Desires
And once again, the bestselling card of the year logged another week in the
Number 1 spot. The past several weeks has seen players trying to work Pot
of Desires into decks where it wasn't previously played – including SPYRAL,
in at least some cases. At the same time, rising popularity of stuff like
Magicians, Zombies, and Infernoids has kept up the demand for Desires, too.
As one of the most powerful cards in the game today, Pot of Desires has
become a common sight in the Number 1 spot.
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Set
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2017 Mega-Tins
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Number
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CT14-EN004
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Type
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Normal Spell Card
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Attribute
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SPELL
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Rarity
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Ultra Rare
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Card Text
|
Banish 10 cards from the top of your Deck, face-down; draw 2 cards. You can only activate 1 "Pot of Desires" per turn.
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| Store |
Condition |
Qty Avail |
Price |
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| MajorJusticeTrades |
Limited - Near Mint |
5 |
$3.25 |
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| TeamGuyaneseGamer |
Limited - Near Mint |
9 |
$3.40 |
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| GrandpaDoyleCardShop |
Limited - Near Mint |
3 |
$3.50 |
|
| MkohlGames |
Limited - Lightly Played |
2 |
$3.87 |
|
| Lucky Dice Cafe |
Limited - Near Mint |
1 |
$3.92 |
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| Terrin |
Limited - Near Mint |
1 |
$4.00 |
|
| Tactixx |
Limited - Near Mint |
1 |
$4.00 |
|
| Buds Place |
Limited - Near Mint |
1 |
$4.25 |
|
| MachFive |
Limited - Near Mint |
1 |
$4.28 |
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| The End Games |
Limited - Near Mint |
5 |
$4.35 |
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What else was big this week? We saw more Magician enthusiasm with Duelist
Alliance and Double Iris Magician at Numbers 12 and 13 respectively. We saw
a potential backlash against Magicians too, with Anti-Spell Fragrance
clocking in at Number 11.
SPYRAL Tough and Terraforming took the Number 14 and Number 15 spots,
demonstrating that the SPYRAL hype train is still well on track, while
Zefraath sold to the Number 16 position. If you missed it, Zefras broke
onto the competitive radar three weeks ago
when Maurice Douglas Top 8'd the Lenex Regional Qualifier with a
dedicated build
. He played triple Zefraath, rightly so, and left quite the impression.
That's it for this week, but we'll be back on Monday with a look at all the
action from this weekend. See you then!
-Jason Grabher-Meyer
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