Most expensive cards from Yu-Gi-Oh! Phantom Nightmare

As much as it is not the primary concern of any budding Yu-Gi-Oh! player, it’s difficult to deny that there is a certain thrill in pulling the most valuable cards from a set. The new Phantom Nightmare booster set has some spectacular options in that regard that could make picking up a box or two a very worthwhile investment.

In fairness, there are other reasons, beyond potential monetary gain, that make pulling one of the cards in this list exciting. Value is very often dictated by the card’s relative power in the current meta, and it’s often a solid sign that you’ve got a good card on your hands.

Equally, the other primary driver behind value is rarity. There are many rarities on offer in the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG and some are highly desirable collector’s items. Equally, long-awaited reprints can also carry significant value for longtime players.

Here’s the complete list of the most valuable cards in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Phantom Nightmare booster set.

The ten most valuable cards in Yu-Gi-Oh! Phantom Nightmare

As is to be expected, all of the cards on this list are Quarter Century Secret Rares. Introduced into the game as part of the 25-year anniversary celebrations in 2023, this rarity has become highly desirable. That said, the non-Quarter Century versions of these cards all hold good value and are usually worth more than the other cards in the set.

Awakening of Veidos (Quarter Century Secret Rare)

Awakening of Veidos adds much-needed support to the Ashened archetype introduced in this set. It’s a powerful card with enormous potential, allowing the player to place the archetype’s main field spell in the opponent’s zone for a free DARK Pyro summon.

The Quarter Century Secret Rare version of the card currently sits at $60. Players looking to build an Ashened deck can grab the Ultra Rare version for $3-4. Though it only fits in with a limited pool right now, it’s worth getting for future support.

The Black Goat Laughs (Quarter Century Secret Rare)

The Black Goat Laughs is a weird card to describe because it’s difficult to know exactly where it fits into the current game. It has two effects (which sadly have to be used individually, on separate turns) and it would work as a solid counter to decks with multiple monsters of the same name.

The Quarter Century rarity bumps the price up significantly, with an average price of around $65 at the time of writing. The “normal” Secret Rare version of the card can be picked up for around $10, and it’s a pretty worthy inclusion in multiple deck archetypes.

Priestess of the Ashened City (Quarter Century Secret Rare)

Dovetailing beautifully with Awakening of Veidos, Priestess of the Ashened City is one of the most important cards in the new archetype. Though it is lacking in survival contingency, it allows the player to push a bunch of cards out quickly.

The Quarter Century card goes for around $70 while the Ultra Rare sits at $7. Another essential for new Ashened decks, picking up a couple of these is a solid call.

Veidos the Eruption Dragon of Extinction (Quarter Century Secret Rare)

Filling out the new Ashened archetype alongside cards like King of the Ashened City, Veidos the Eruption Dragon of Extinction is a very cool card. Its all-encompassing destruction effect may not be for everyone, but it’s hugely potent in the right scenario.

Both versions of the card are currently fairly expensive, due in large part to its immense potential. The Secret Rare version goes for $15-20, while the Quarter Century card is an impressive $85.

Yubel – The Loving Defender Forever (Quarter Century Secret Rare)

As someone who wants to build a Yubel deck, The Loving Defender Forever is an exciting card. The archetype historically has limited support and it’s nice to see it getting some love in Phantom Nightmare. Its effects have crazy potential if used correctly, and it will be interesting to see how players work it into their current strategies.

It won’t be meta-defining, but it’s a nice card to have alongside other Yubel cards (which this requires for Fusion summoning.) The base Ultra Rare version is priced at $11, while the Quarter Century version goes for $85-90.

Skull Guardian, Protector of the Voiceless Voice (Quarter Century Secret Rare)

The Voiceless Voice looks like it could be one of the most rewarding archetypes added to the game in some time. Skull Guardian, Protector of the Voiceless Voice is likely to be a big part of that. When summoned alongside Lo, it becomes an absolute behemoth, and it should be a relatively easy card to get out with a good draw.

At just $2-3, the Ultra Rare card is a must-have for anyone looking to play the new archetype. For serious collectors, the Quarter Century card is a serious proposition with an average price of $125.

Saffira, Dragon Queen of the Voiceless Voice (Quarter Century Secret Rare)

Continuing our foray into the world of the Voiceless Voice is Saffira. It might not be as flashy as Skull Guardian, but it’s a great way to get the card out if Saffira ends up in the graveyard. The card has nice stats and is an important part of any potential deck that uses the archetype.

The Ultra Rare version of the card is available for around $10 and it’s a great pickup at that price. For shiny hunters, the card costs considerably more, clocking in at around $140.

Snake-Eyes Poplar (Quarter Century Secret Rare)

My personal favorite card in the set, Snake-Eyes Poplar is worth every bit of its value on the open market. It supports the popular archetype of the same name, introduced in Duelist Nexus, and has solid applications in Diabellstar decks.

Its unusual effect has led to a particularly high value. The base Ultra Rare version of the card fetches $35 as a single while the Quarter Century version is at $190-200 at the time of writing.

Lo, the Prayers of the Voiceless Voice (Quarter Century Secret Rare)

It feels like there’s enough support to build a strong Voiceless Voice deck, even at this early stage. While Ashened may need more time to simmer, cards like Lo are difficult to ignore. As a 1 cost tribute, it has the potential to allow players to rush powerful monsters out onto the field. It also has great staying power and is able to return from the graveyard relatively easily.

As a result of its prowess, the price for Lo, the Prayers of the Voiceless Voice is significant. The standard Secret Rare is available for $60-70 as a single, while the Quarter Century is an impressive $200.

Promethean Princess, Bestower of Flames (Quarter Century Secret Rare)

At the top of the tree as the most valuable card in the set is Promethean Princess, Bestower of Flames. In fairness, it’s also an amazing card with the potential to turn a game when it enters the field. It destroys monsters, returns from the graveyard and facilitates other graveyard summons.

It’s comfortably the best Link card in the set and arguably the best overall. As a result, it commands a big fee on the open market. The base Ultra Rare version is a reasonable $30 but the Quarter Century is currently going for an eye-watering $375.

That’s our complete list of the ten most expensive singles available in the new Phantom Nightmare booster set for Yu-Gi-Oh!

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