Iconic Cards
ID: PGC-587536
1996 Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG Blue-Eyes White Dragon
Quick Specifications
Classification
Iconic Cards
Market Volatility
72% (High)
Est. Auction Freq
15 / month
The foundational grail for the Yu-Gi-Oh! hobby. First released in the Japanese Volume 1 set, it established the 'Ultra Rare' standard for anime-based trading cards.
Condition & Grading Challenges
Standard Condition Check: Inspect all four corners under 10x magnification. Ensure surface is free of wax stains and gum residue (vintage) or print lines (modern).
Investment Profile
General Market: Tracks with the broader sports card index (SCI-500).
Expert Context
"The 1996 Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG Blue-Eyes White Dragon serves as a critical data point for the iconic cards index. Based on our current data (Seed: 3197043323), verified listings for this item show a high variation in pricing."
Cite This Entry
"1996 Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG Blue-Eyes White Dragon." PreGradeCards Institutional Wiki, 2026, http://pregradecards.com/wiki/1996-yugioh-ocg-blue-eyes. Accessed 08 Jul. 2026.
Metric Data LIVE
Category Volatility
A
Reliability
801
Trend Score
"This topic is currently active in 15 upcoming major auction houses."
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