Queen Bird [1st Edition] #MRL-E009

Queen Bird [1st Edition] #MRL-E009 collector guide

About Queen Bird

Queen Bird is a Normal Monster, with flavour text instead of an effect, printed as MRL-E009 in Magic Ruler (2002) as a Common. It is a Level 5 WIND Winged Beast monster with 1,200 ATK and 2,000 DEF. At its Level it needs one Tribute to Normal Summon. Magic Ruler was the third English booster set and brought Pegasus's Toon cards into the game. Magic Cards were later renamed Spell Cards and the set was reprinted as Spell Ruler, so Magic Ruler copies are the original printing.

Character and collecting appeal

Winged Beasts include the Harpie Ladies and many early flying monsters. 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 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 MRL-E009. The E in MRL-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. Magic Ruler has 3 other printings of Queen Bird: MRL-009 (€0.14), MRL-009 1st Edition (€0.12) and MRL-E009. Each has its own price, so match the code, edition and rarity exactly.

Price history

There are no recent sales of this printing of Queen Bird 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. Card prices can fall as well as rise, so this is not financial advice.

Before you buy

Ask the seller to show the code MRL-E009, the "1st Edition" text and the Common finish clearly in the photos, as listing titles often mix up printings. Cards from 2002 often show white wear on the back edges and corners, so ask for photos of the back before you buy.

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