# Dark Magician #SYE-001

The Dark Magician (#SYE-001, Starter Deck: Yugi Evolution, 1996) is a common Yu-Gi-Oh! card. Across 1 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 9.0/10 grade (MINT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/dark-magician-starter-deck-yugi-evolution-sye-001-1st-edition-non-foil

## Card details

- Set: Starter Deck: Yugi Evolution
- Number: #SYE-001
- Year: 1996
- Game: Yu-Gi-Oh!
- Rarity: Common
- Variant: 1st Edition
- Finish: Non-foil

## Market price

- Current raw value: $5

## Community grade population

- Scans: 1
- Average overall grade: 9.0 / 10
- Average corners: 9.0
- Average edges: 9.0
- Average surface: 9.0
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 100% | $5 |

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Dark Magician carries a market value of $5. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $5, about 1.0× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Dark Magician worth?

The Dark Magician 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 Dark Magician cards get?

Across 1 community scans on ZeroPop, the Dark Magician averages a 9.0/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.0, edges 9.0, surface 9.0, centering 9.0.

### Is the Dark Magician worth grading?

Whether the Dark Magician 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