Shining Abyss [1st Edition] #LON-E009

Shining Abyss [1st Edition] #LON-E009 collector guide

About Shining Abyss

Shining Abyss is a Normal Monster, with flavour text instead of an effect, printed as LON-E009 in Labyrinth of Nightmare (2003) as a Common. It is a Level 4 LIGHT Fairy monster with 1,600 ATK and 1,800 DEF. Labyrinth of Nightmare arrived in early 2003 and is best remembered for Torrential Tribute, Magic Cylinder, Gemini Elf and Dark Necrofear.

Character and collecting appeal

Fairies are known for their light, angelic artwork and for cards that protect Life Points. With no effect, its appeal is its artwork, its stats and its place in Labyrinth of Nightmare.

Version and identification

This guide covers the 1st Edition printing. The words "1st Edition" are printed below the artwork on the left; copies without them are the Unlimited printing and usually sell for less. Check the code printed below the artwork on the right: it should read LON-E009. The E in LON-E009 marks the European English printing. The North American printing uses a code without the letter, sometimes with a different card number, and has its own prices. It is the Common version. Commons have a plain name and no foil. Labyrinth of Nightmare has 4 other printings of Shining Abyss: LON-009 (€0.18), LON-009 1st Edition (€0.79), LON-E009 and LON-EN009. Each has its own price, so match the code, edition and rarity exactly.

Price history

There are no recent sales of this printing of Shining Abyss yet, so we cannot give it a value.

Investment potential

In its favour: it comes from the 1st Edition run of an early English set, which will never be printed again. Past prices do not guarantee future ones. This is not financial advice.

Before you buy

Ask the seller to show the code LON-E009, the "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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