Lord of D. #SDK-E038
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Lord of D. #SDK-E038 collector guide
About Lord of D.
Lord of D. is an Effect Monster, printed as SDK-E038 in Starter Deck: Kaiba (2002) as a Super Rare. It is a Level 4 DARK Spellcaster monster with 1,200 ATK and 1,100 DEF. Starter Deck: Kaiba was one of the two pre-built decks that launched the English game in 2002, built around Seto Kaiba and his Blue-Eyes White Dragon. Ungraded, this printing ranks 33rd of the 110 Starter Deck: Kaiba cards we track. The top card is Blue-Eyes White Dragon at €300.65.
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. The Flute of Summoning Dragon mentions Lord of D. in its text, which keeps it relevant.
Version and identification
Check the code printed below the artwork on the right: it should read SDK-E038. The E in SDK-E038 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. Starter Deck: Kaiba has 2 other printings of Lord of D.: SDK-041 (€1.10) and SDK-041 1st Edition (€10.25). 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 €2.59. Our monthly prices for it go back to June 2025. Over the last 12 months ungraded copies are up 9%, and up 5% in the last month. Its highest monthly ungraded value was €3.11 in June 2025, 17% above today. Of the 3 printings of Lord of D. we track, this one ranks 2nd by ungraded value. The most valuable is Starter Deck: Kaiba SDK-041 1st Edition at €10.25.
Investment potential
In its favour: it comes from the first years of the English game, which are no longer printed; an active market (25 recent completed sales), so it is easy to sell. Card prices can fall as well as rise, so this is not financial advice.
Before you buy
Expect to pay around €2.59 for a clean ungraded copy; played copies sell for less. Ask the seller to show the code SDK-E038 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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How much is Lord of D. #SDK-E038 (Starter Deck: Kaiba) worth?
As of , an ungraded copy of Lord of D. #SDK-E038 from Starter Deck: Kaiba sells for about €2.59 (about $2.90). These values are based on 25 recent completed sales, the latest on 6 Oct 2026. Ungraded values are up 9% over the last 12 months.
Prices are market values from completed sales, shown in euros (converted from US dollars) and updated every few hours.
Lord of D. #SDK-E038 FAQ
How much is Lord of D. #SDK-E038 (Starter Deck: Kaiba) worth?
Ungraded, Lord of D. #SDK-E038 (Starter Deck: Kaiba) is worth about €2.59 (about $2.90). Based on recent completed sales as of 23 Oct 2026.
Is Lord of D. #SDK-E038 (Starter Deck: Kaiba) going up in value?
Ungraded Lord of D. #SDK-E038 values are up 9% over the last 12 months and up 5% over the last month. The highest monthly ungraded value was €3.11 in June 2025.
When was Lord of D. #SDK-E038 (Starter Deck: Kaiba) released?
Lord of D. #SDK-E038 was released on March 29, 2002 as part of Starter Deck: Kaiba.