Suijin [1st Edition] #MRD-E027

Suijin [1st Edition] #MRD-E027 collector guide

About Suijin

Suijin is an Effect Monster, printed as MRD-E027 in Metal Raiders (2002) as a Super Rare. It is a Level 7 WATER Aqua monster with 2,500 ATK and 2,400 DEF. At its Level it needs two Tributes to Normal Summon. Its ATK is the 8th 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. Ungraded, this printing ranks 61st of the 508 Metal Raiders cards we track. The top card is Gate Guardian at €301.65.

Character and collecting appeal

Suijin is the water guardian of the three that form Gate Guardian, used by the Paradox Brothers in the anime. Collectors often look for all three in the same printing, together with Gate Guardian. It has a Quick Effect, so it can also be used during the opponent's turn. Gate Guardian mentions Suijin 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 MRD-E027. The E in MRD-E027 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 Super Rare version. Super Rares have holographic artwork and a plain name. Metal Raiders has 3 other printings of Suijin: MRD-027 (€2.88), MRD-027 1st Edition (€26.26) and MRD-E027 (€3.73). 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 €10.10, a PSA 9 for €50.21 and a PSA 10 for €285.33. Our monthly prices for it go back to May 2026. It is trading at or near its highest recorded value. Of the 4 printings of Suijin we track, this one ranks 2nd by ungraded value. The most valuable is Metal Raiders MRD-027 1st Edition at €26.26. 1st Edition copies sell for about 2.7× the Unlimited printing (€10.10 against €3.73).

Grading and population

A PSA 10 sells for 28.3× the ungraded price and 5.7× a PSA 9. That gap is big enough that grading a sharp, well-centred copy can pay for itself. On cards from the early 2000s, the dark brown backs show every scuff and white edge, so top grades are scarce.

Investment potential

In its favour: it comes from the 1st Edition run of an early English set, which will never be printed again; lasting fame from the anime or the competitive game. Treat this as background, not a prediction or financial advice.

Before you buy

Expect to pay around €10.10 for a clean ungraded copy; played copies sell for less, and a PSA 9 costs about €50.21. Ask the seller to show the code MRD-E027, the "1st Edition" text and the Super Rare 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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