Skull Knight [1st Edition] #MRD-E123

Skull Knight [1st Edition] #MRD-E123 collector guide

About Skull Knight

Skull Knight is a Fusion Monster, made from its Fusion Materials with a card such as Polymerization, printed as MRD-E123 in Metal Raiders (2002) as a Common. It is a Level 7 DARK Spellcaster monster with 2,650 ATK and 2,250 DEF. Its ATK is the 4th highest of the 122 monsters in the set. Metal Raiders was the second English booster set. It added Summoned Skull, Gate Guardian, Mirror Force and Change of Heart, and many of its cards shaped how the early game was played.

Character and collecting appeal

Spellcasters have been popular since Dark Magician, and the Type has some of the most sought-after artwork in the game. Its Fusion Materials include Ancient Brain and Tainted Wisdom.

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 MRD-E123. The E in MRD-E123 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. Metal Raiders has 3 other printings of Skull Knight: MRD-123 (€0.93), MRD-123 1st Edition (€2.22) and MRD-E123 (€2.12). Each has its own price, so match the code, edition and rarity exactly.

Price history

There are no recent sales of this printing of Skull Knight 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. Treat this as background, not a prediction or financial advice.

Before you buy

Ask the seller to show the code MRD-E123, 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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