Dark Crusader Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card

This is a physical Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card featuring the monster 'Dark Crusader.' It belongs to the Battle Pack 3: Monster League set, specifically identified by the code BP03-EN035. The card is a Level 4 DARK attribute Warrior Effect monster with 1600 ATK and 200 DEF. The artwork depicts an armored warrior holding a massive skeletal sword, surrounded by a blue aura and a red cape. The card is printed on standard cardstock with a matte finish on the image. Notable text includes the '1st Edition' stamp at the bottom left and the copyright '© 1996 KAZUKI TAKAHASHI' at the bottom right. The condition of this specific card appears modest; visible wear is present along the edges, particularly on the left side where some whitening and fraying of the cardstock are evident. There are also small surface marks or indentations visible on the bottom text box. The top right corner shows some slight rounding. As a common rarity from a 2014 set, the value is primarily driven by its playability and condition. The card lacks the holographic foil found in higher rarity tiers from this era.

I have conducted a visual examination of this Dark Crusader (BP03-EN035) from the Battle Pack 3: Monster League set. While the card exhibits characteristics consistent with authentic Konami-produced 1st Edition stock from the 2014 era—including correct font styles and the '© 1996 Kazuki Takahashi' registration—its condition is notably poor. My inspection revealed significant edge wear, prominent whitening/fraying on the left border, surface indentations in the text box, and corner rounding. These factors categorize the card as 'Moderately Played' (MP) or 'Heavily Played' (HP). Market demand for this specific printing is extremely low. As a 'Common' rarity from a mass-produced battle pack, it lacks the scarcity or foil appeal sought by high-end collectors. Current market comparables for this card in near-mint condition typically sell for under $1.00; given the visible damage, this specimen retains almost no premium value and would likely be considered 'bulk' inventory. There are inherent limitations to this digital appraisal. I cannot verify the physical texture, weight, or the 'holo-foil' counterfeit protection stamp in the bottom right corner via static images. A definitive authentication would require a tactile inspection to check cardstock thickness and scent, as well as a loupe examination of the rosette printing pattern. However, given the low market value of this specific card, the cost of professional grading or further scientific testing would far exceed the value of the card itself.