Tidal, Dragon Ruler of Waterfalls [Ultra Rare] #RA03-EN009

Tidal, Dragon Ruler of Waterfalls [Ultra Rare] #RA03-EN009 collector guide

About Tidal, Dragon Ruler of Waterfalls

Tidal, Dragon Ruler of Waterfalls is an Effect Monster, printed as RA03-EN009 in Quarter Century Bonanza (2024) as an Ultra Rare. It is a Level 7 WATER Dragon monster with 2,600 ATK and 2,000 DEF. At its Level it needs two Tributes to Normal Summon. 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 854th of the 968 Quarter Century Bonanza cards we track. The top card is Blue-Eyes White Dragon at €192.99.

Character and collecting appeal

Dragons are the most collected monster Type in Yu-Gi-Oh!, largely thanks to Blue-Eyes and Red-Eyes. Its effect centres on banishing cards, searching the Deck and Special Summoning. Stream, Dragon Ruler of Droplets mentions Tidal, Dragon Ruler of Waterfalls in its text, which keeps it relevant.

Version and identification

Check the code printed below the artwork on the right: it should read RA03-EN009. RA03-EN009 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 Ultra Rare version. Ultra Rares have a gold-foil name and holographic artwork. Quarter Century Bonanza has 6 other printings of Tidal, Dragon Ruler of Waterfalls: RA03-EN009 Collector's Rare (€2.57), RA03-EN009 Platinum Secret Rare (€3.01), RA03-EN009 Quarter Century Secret Rare (€0.34), RA03-EN009 Secret Rare (€1.47), RA03-EN009 Super Rare (€0.19) and RA03-EN009 Ultimate Rare (€0.13). 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 €0.17, a PSA 9 for €5.35 and a PSA 10 for €27.63. Our monthly prices for it go back to November 2024. Over the last 12 months ungraded copies are down 85%, and up 31% in the last month. Its highest monthly ungraded value was €1.33 in May 2025, 87% above today. PSA 10 copies have moved down 19% over the same 12 months. Of the 7 printings of Tidal, Dragon Ruler of Waterfalls we track, this one ranks 6th by ungraded value. The most valuable is Quarter Century Bonanza RA03-EN009 Platinum Secret Rare at €3.01.

Grading and population

A PSA 10 sells for 162.5× the ungraded price and 5.2× a PSA 9. That gap is small, so grading fees may outweigh the gain unless the card is for your own collection. 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: a price well below its May 2025 peak, which some collectors see as room to recover; an active market (25 recent completed sales), so it is easy to sell. Against it: falling prices, down 85% in a year; large modern print runs, which tend to cap prices unless a card becomes iconic. Treat this as background, not a prediction or financial advice.

Before you buy

Expect to pay around €0.17 for a clean ungraded copy; played copies sell for less, and a PSA 9 costs about €5.35. Ask the seller to show the code RA03-EN009 and the Ultra Rare finish clearly in the photos, as listing titles often mix up printings. 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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