Shooting Quasar Dragon

Market outlook

Rising Outlook 7/10

Anniversary reprint in RA02 has renewed interest in Synchro-era staples amid format shifts favoring older engines.

Next months. Stable to +10% in next 3-6 months from collector grading rush

Long term. Moderate growth +20-30% over 1-3 years if no mass reprints, dependent on meta relevance

History

Shooting Quasar Dragon is a signature ace Synchro Monster of the 'Quasar' archetype, first introduced as the evolved form of 'Red Nova Dragon' and 'Shooting Star Dragon' in the Yu-Gi-Oh! anime's 'Ark Cradle' arc, representing ultimate power with multiple burn effects and negation abilities, symbolizing Yusei Fudo's pinnacle dueling evolution.

First printed in Duel Terminal - Raid of the Inverz!! (DT11-JP034) in Japan on May 11, 2011, as a Secret Rare.

• One of the strongest Synchro Monsters with 4000 ATK, 3 burn effects, and negation of activations
• Iconic card from Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's anime, used by protagonist Yusei Fudo
• Frequently reprinted in anniversary sets due to fan demand and meta relevance

Rarity and print run

Tier

Secret Rare

Print run

Medium

First printed in

Duel Terminal - Raid of the Inverz!!

Demand

High

Supply

Medium

• Quarter Century Secret Rare exclusive to 25th Anniversary sets with limited pull rates
• 1st Edition stamp increases desirability
• Popular ace monster boosts secondary market chase

Collector notes

Condition. Check for centering issues common in foil Quarter Century Secret Rares, rainbow foil scratches, edge whitening from handling, and print lines on the intricate dragon artwork; avoid surface scratches on the textured foil pattern.

Storage. Use semi-rigid top loaders with sleeves, store in cool dry environment away from sunlight to prevent foil oxidation, avoid stacking heavy decks on top to prevent edge dents.

Authenticity. Verify Quarter Century Secret Rare foil pattern with authentic RA02 samples (iridescent rainbow shift), check set code RA02-EN074 on back, inspect holo stamp alignment, use blacklight for UV security features on official Konami prints.