# Black Luster Soldier #SYE-024

The Black Luster Soldier (#SYE-024, Starter Deck: Yugi Evolution, 2004) is a ultra rare Yu-Gi-Oh! card. Across 2 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.5/10 grade (NM-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/black-luster-soldier-starter-deck-yugi-evolution-sye-024-1st-edition-holo-holo

## Card details

- Set: Starter Deck: Yugi Evolution
- Number: #SYE-024
- Year: 2004
- Game: Yu-Gi-Oh!
- Rarity: Ultra Rare
- Variant: 1st Edition Holo
- Finish: Holo

## Market price

- Current raw value: $33

## Community grade population

- Scans: 2
- Average overall grade: 8.5 / 10
- Average corners: 9.0
- Average edges: 9.0
- Average surface: 8.3
- Average centering: 9.3
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 50% | $33 |
| 8 | 50% | $33 |

### Most common condition issues

- C(Front): 50% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Black Luster Soldier carries a market value of $33. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $33, about 1.0× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Black Luster Soldier worth?

The Black Luster Soldier from Starter Deck: Yugi Evolution has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Black Luster Soldier cards get?

Across 2 community scans on ZeroPop, the Black Luster Soldier averages a 8.5/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.0, edges 9.0, surface 8.3, centering 9.3.

### What are the most common defects on a Black Luster Soldier?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Black Luster Soldier cards are C(Front) (50% of scans).

### Is the Black Luster Soldier worth grading?

Whether the Black Luster Soldier is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app