Acrobat Monkey #DCR-003
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Acrobat Monkey #DCR-003 collector guide
About Acrobat Monkey
Acrobat Monkey is a Normal Monster, with flavour text instead of an effect, printed as DCR-003 in Dark Crisis (2003) as a Common. It is a Level 3 EARTH Machine monster with 1,000 ATK and 1,800 DEF. Dark Crisis closed out 2003 with cards such as Exodia Necross, Vampire Lord and Skull Archfiend of Lightning. Ungraded, this printing ranks 196th of the 216 Dark Crisis cards we track. The top card is Contract with the Abyss at €53.55.
Character and collecting appeal
Machines range from early robots to modern archetypes, and the Type has a loyal following. As a Normal Monster it is collected for its artwork and its spot in the set rather than for play.
Version and identification
This guide covers the Unlimited printing, without the "1st Edition" text below the artwork. 1st Edition copies of the same card have their own, usually higher, prices. Check the code printed below the artwork on the right: it should read DCR-003. The code DCR-003, without a language letter, marks the original North American printing. European English copies have an E in the code, such as DCR-E003, and are priced separately. It is the Common version. Commons have a plain name and no foil. Dark Crisis has one other printing of Acrobat Monkey: DCR-003 1st Edition (€0.34). Each has its own price, so match the code, edition and rarity exactly.
Price history
Today an ungraded copy of this printing sells for about €0.18, a PSA 9 for €5.35 and a PSA 10 for €34.69. Our monthly prices for it go back to October 2021. Over the last 12 months ungraded copies are down 83%, and flat in the last month. Its highest monthly ungraded value was €1.46 in July 2024, 88% above today. 1st Edition copies sell for about 1.9× the Unlimited printing (€0.34 against €0.18).
Grading and population
A PSA 10 sells for 192.7× the ungraded price and 6.5× a PSA 9. That gap is small, so grading fees may outweigh the gain unless the card is for your own collection. Early English Yu-Gi-Oh! cards often have off-centre cuts and wear on the dark brown back borders, which is why high grades are hard to reach.
Investment potential
In its favour: a price well below its July 2024 peak, which some collectors see as room to recover; it comes from the first years of the English game, which are no longer printed; an active market (25 recent completed sales), so it is easy to sell. Against it: falling prices, down 83% in a year. Card prices can fall as well as rise, so this is not financial advice.
Before you buy
Expect to pay around €0.18 for a clean ungraded copy; played copies sell for less, and a PSA 9 costs about €5.35. Ask the seller to show the code DCR-003, the missing "1st Edition" text and the Common finish clearly in the photos, as listing titles often mix up printings. Cards from 2003 often show white wear on the back edges and corners, so ask for photos of the back before you buy.
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How much is Acrobat Monkey #DCR-003 (Dark Crisis) worth?
As of , an ungraded copy of Acrobat Monkey #DCR-003 from Dark Crisis sells for about €0.18 (about $0.20), a PSA 9 for about €5.35 (about $6.00) and a PSA 10 for about €34.69 (about $38.90). These values are based on 25 recent completed sales, the latest on 22 Oct 2026. Ungraded values are down 83% over the last 12 months. A PSA 10 sells for 192.7× the ungraded price.
Prices are market values from completed sales, shown in euros (converted from US dollars) and updated every few hours.
Acrobat Monkey #DCR-003 FAQ
How much is Acrobat Monkey #DCR-003 (Dark Crisis) worth?
Ungraded, Acrobat Monkey #DCR-003 (Dark Crisis) is worth about €0.18 (about $0.20). A PSA 9 sells for about €5.35 (about $6.00). A PSA 10 sells for about €34.69 (about $38.90). Based on recent completed sales as of 23 Oct 2026.
What is a PSA 10 Acrobat Monkey #DCR-003 worth?
A PSA 10 Gem Mint Acrobat Monkey #DCR-003 (Dark Crisis) recently sold for about €34.69 (about $38.90). Its highest monthly PSA 10 value was €39.32 in August 2026.
Is Acrobat Monkey #DCR-003 (Dark Crisis) worth grading?
A PSA 10 sells for about 192.7× the ungraded price (€34.69 vs €0.18). The gap is small, so grading fees may outweigh the gain for most copies.
Is Acrobat Monkey #DCR-003 (Dark Crisis) going up in value?
Ungraded Acrobat Monkey #DCR-003 values are down 83% over the last 12 months and unchanged over the last month. The highest monthly ungraded value was €1.46 in July 2024.
When was Acrobat Monkey #DCR-003 (Dark Crisis) released?
Acrobat Monkey #DCR-003 was released on December 1, 2003 as part of Dark Crisis.