Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning [Quarter Century Secret Rare] #RA03-EN132
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Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning [Quarter Century Secret Rare] #RA03-EN132 collector guide
About Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning
Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning is an Effect Monster, printed as RA03-EN132 in Quarter Century Bonanza (2024) as a Quarter Century Secret Rare. It is a Level 8 LIGHT Warrior monster with 3,000 ATK and 2,500 DEF. Its ATK is the 6th highest of the 179 monsters in the set. Quarter Century Bonanza, released in late 2024, mixes classic cards from the original series with modern staples, each in several rarities including Quarter Century Secret Rare and Platinum Secret Rare. Ungraded, this printing ranks 3rd of the 968 Quarter Century Bonanza cards we track, one of the chase cards of the set. The top card is Blue-Eyes White Dragon at €192.99.
Character and collecting appeal
Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning defined competitive play in 2004 and 2005 together with Chaos Emperor Dragon, and it spent years on the Forbidden list. Its text is about banishing cards, Special Summoning and destroying cards. It cannot be Normal Summoned, so it has to be brought out by its own conditions. Primal Seed mentions Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning in its text, which keeps it relevant.
Version and identification
Check the code printed below the artwork on the right: it should read RA03-EN132. RA03-EN132 is the English printing. Other languages use their own letters in place of EN, such as DE or FR, and are priced separately. It is the Quarter Century Secret Rare version. Quarter Century Secret Rares were introduced for the game's 25th anniversary. Quarter Century Bonanza has one other printing of Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning: RA03-EN132 Platinum Secret Rare (€12.96). Each has its own price, so match the code, edition and rarity exactly. It was also printed in Invasion of Chaos, which we track separately.
Price history
Today an ungraded copy of this printing sells for about €113.89, a PSA 9 for €291.73 and a PSA 10 for €349.72. Our monthly prices for it go back to November 2024. Over the last 12 months ungraded copies are up 77%, and down 4% in the last month. Its highest monthly ungraded value was €125.12 in August 2026, 9% above today. PSA 10 copies have moved up 36% over the same 12 months. Of the 4 printings of Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning we track, this one ranks 2nd by ungraded value. The most valuable is Invasion of Chaos IOC-025 1st Edition at €143.91.
Grading and population
A PSA 10 sells for 3.1× the ungraded price and 1.2× a PSA 9. That gap is big enough that grading a sharp, well-centred copy can pay for itself. Modern foils can leave the pack with scratches, print lines or a slight curl, so even fresh copies do not always reach a 10.
Investment potential
In its favour: steady demand, with ungraded prices up 77% in a year; lasting fame from the anime or the competitive game; an active market (28 recent completed sales), so it is easy to sell. Against it: large modern print runs, which tend to cap prices unless a card becomes iconic; reprints in another set, which keep playable copies easy to find. Past prices do not guarantee future ones. This is not financial advice.
Before you buy
Expect to pay around €113.89 for a clean ungraded copy; played copies sell for less, and a PSA 9 costs about €291.73. Ask the seller to show the code RA03-EN132 and the Quarter Century Secret Rare finish clearly in the photos, as listing titles often mix up printings. At this price fakes are worth checking for: genuine cards have a small holographic seal (the Eye of Anubis) in the bottom-right corner, and the font, colours and card back should match a copy you know is genuine. Look up the certificate number of any graded copy on the grading company's website. Modern foils can be scratched or curled straight from the pack, so check the surface under a light if you plan to grade.
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How much is Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning [Quarter Century Secret Rare] #RA03-EN132 (Quarter Century Bonanza) worth?
As of , an ungraded copy of Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning [Quarter Century Secret Rare] #RA03-EN132 from Quarter Century Bonanza sells for about €113.89 (about $127.66), a PSA 9 for about €291.73 (about $327.00) and a PSA 10 for about €349.72 (about $392.00). These values are based on 28 recent completed sales, the latest on 20 Oct 2026. Ungraded values are up 77% over the last 12 months and PSA 10 values are up 36%. A PSA 10 sells for 3.1× the ungraded price.
Prices are market values from completed sales, shown in euros (converted from US dollars) and updated every few hours.
Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning [Quarter Century Secret Rare] #RA03-EN132 FAQ
How much is Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning [Quarter Century Secret Rare] #RA03-EN132 (Quarter Century Bonanza) worth?
Ungraded, Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning [Quarter Century Secret Rare] #RA03-EN132 (Quarter Century Bonanza) is worth about €113.89 (about $127.66). A PSA 9 sells for about €291.73 (about $327.00). A PSA 10 sells for about €349.72 (about $392.00). Based on recent completed sales as of 23 Oct 2026.
What is a PSA 10 Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning [Quarter Century Secret Rare] #RA03-EN132 worth?
A PSA 10 Gem Mint Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning [Quarter Century Secret Rare] #RA03-EN132 (Quarter Century Bonanza) recently sold for about €349.72 (about $392.00), up 36% over the last 12 months. Its highest monthly PSA 10 value was €466.22 in November 2024.
Is Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning [Quarter Century Secret Rare] #RA03-EN132 (Quarter Century Bonanza) worth grading?
A PSA 10 sells for about 3.1× the ungraded price (€349.72 vs €113.89). The gap is large enough that grading a clean copy can pay off after fees.
Is Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning [Quarter Century Secret Rare] #RA03-EN132 (Quarter Century Bonanza) going up in value?
Ungraded Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning [Quarter Century Secret Rare] #RA03-EN132 values are up 77% over the last 12 months and down 4% over the last month. The highest monthly ungraded value was €125.12 in August 2026.
When was Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning [Quarter Century Secret Rare] #RA03-EN132 (Quarter Century Bonanza) released?
Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning [Quarter Century Secret Rare] #RA03-EN132 was released on November 7, 2024 as part of Quarter Century Bonanza.