The Masked Beast [1st Edition] #LON-E001

The Masked Beast [1st Edition] #LON-E001 collector guide

About The Masked Beast

The Masked Beast is a Ritual Monster, summoned with its Ritual Spell and Tributes, printed as LON-E001 in Labyrinth of Nightmare (2003) as an Ultra Rare. It is a Level 8 DARK Fiend monster with 3,200 ATK and 1,800 DEF. No monster in Labyrinth of Nightmare has more ATK. Labyrinth of Nightmare arrived in early 2003 and is best remembered for Torrential Tribute, Magic Cylinder, Gemini Elf and Dark Necrofear. Ungraded, this printing ranks 18th of the 331 Labyrinth of Nightmare cards we track. The top card is Torrential Tribute at €92.89.

Character and collecting appeal

Fiends are one of the largest Types in the game, home to many of its darker and more unusual designs. Its text names Curse of the Masked Beast, so collectors often look for them together. Curse of the Masked Beast mentions The Masked Beast in its text, which keeps it relevant.

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-E001. The E in LON-E001 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 Ultra Rare version. Ultra Rares have a gold-foil name and holographic artwork. Labyrinth of Nightmare has 4 other printings of The Masked Beast: LON-001 (€6.93), LON-001 1st Edition (€33.66), LON-E001 and LON-EN001. 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 €24.86. Our monthly prices for it go back to May 2026. It is trading at or near its highest recorded value. Of the 3 printings of The Masked Beast we track, this one ranks 2nd by ungraded value. The most valuable is Labyrinth of Nightmare LON-001 1st Edition at €33.66.

Investment potential

In its favour: it comes from the 1st Edition run of an early English set, which will never be printed again. Against it: thin trading, so selling quickly can mean accepting a lower price. Past prices do not guarantee future ones. This is not financial advice.

Before you buy

Expect to pay around €24.86 for a clean ungraded copy; played copies sell for less. Ask the seller to show the code LON-E001, the "1st Edition" text and the Ultra Rare 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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