Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG
2003 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sets
Five booster sets from 2003, the year Gravekeeper's, Archfiends, Union monsters and Spell Counters arrived, with a guide to each.
The 2003 sets
Five booster sets released in 2003, one every few months from Labyrinth of Nightmare in March to Dark Crisis in December. Each has about 100 cards, all or nearly all of them new. Every Yu-Gi-Oh! set →
| Set | Code | Released | Product | Set codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labyrinth of Nightmare | LON | March 1, 2003 | Core booster set | 105 |
| Legacy of Darkness | LOD | June 6, 2003 | Core booster set | 101 |
| Pharaonic Guardian | PGD | July 18, 2003 | Core booster set | 108 |
| Magician's Force | MFC | October 10, 2003 | Core booster set | 108 |
| Dark Crisis | DCR | December 1, 2003 | Core booster set | 106 |
A card printed at two rarities shares one set code, so it counts once here, and each guide's rarity table counts it at both.
The chase card in each set
Every set has one printing its collectors look for first. These are each set's most valuable cards on October 23, 2026, in the edition each guide quotes.
Torrential Tribute
LON-025
Labyrinth of Nightmare
Yata-Garasu
LOD-000
Legacy of Darkness
Ring of Destruction
PGD-000
Pharaonic Guardian
Dark Magician Girl
MFC-000
Magician's Force
Exodia Necross
DCR-020
Dark Crisis
| Set | Chase card | Rarity | Edition | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labyrinth of Nightmare | Torrential Tribute | Ultra Rare | 1st Edition | $91.09 |
| Legacy of Darkness | Yata-Garasu | Secret Rare | 1st Edition | $99.11 |
| Pharaonic Guardian | Ring of Destruction | Secret Rare | 1st Edition | $51.19 |
| Magician's Force | Dark Magician Girl | Secret Rare | 1st Edition | $699.99 |
| Dark Crisis | Exodia Necross | Ultra Rare | 1st Edition | $80.79 |
Prices are TCGplayer 1st Edition market prices on October 23, 2026 and move daily. Dark Magician Girl from Magician's Force is far ahead of every other 2003 card; the rest of the year's chase cards were under $100.
The guides
Labyrinth of Nightmare (March 1, 2003). The first set of 2003: 105 cards with the Mask cards, Destiny Board's alternate win, Torrential Tribute and Magic Cylinder.
Legacy of Darkness (June 6, 2003). 101 cards with ten Spirit Monsters, Yata-Garasu, Airknight Parshath, Reinforcement of the Army and four cards Forbidden today.
Pharaonic Guardian (July 18, 2003). 108 cards built around Gravekeeper's and Necrovalley, with Ring of Destruction, Book of Moon, Terraforming and Lava Golem.
Magician's Force (October 10, 2003). 108 cards with Dark Magician Girl, Breaker the Magical Warrior, the X, Y and Z Union monsters, Amazoness and the first Spell Counter cards.
Dark Crisis (December 1, 2003). The last set of 2003: 106 cards with fifteen Archfiend cards, the Guardians and their weapons, Exodia Necross, Skill Drain and Vampire Lord.
The top rarities in 2003
The 2003 sets keep the 2002 rarity ladder: Common, Rare, Super Rare, Ultra Rare and two Secret Rares per set. The catalog marks some Commons in each as Short Prints. Reading the foil →
Other 2003 products
These 2003 products have no guide here yet. TurnZero HQ's catalog and set completion still cover them, and the all-sets directory lists them with the rest.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Yu-Gi-Oh! sets came out in 2003?
5: Labyrinth of Nightmare (March 1), Legacy of Darkness (June 6), Pharaonic Guardian (July 18), Magician's Force (October 10) and Dark Crisis (December 1).
What is the most valuable card from the 2003 Yu-Gi-Oh! sets?
On October 23, 2026, the 1st Edition Secret Rare Dark Magician Girl from Magician's Force (MFC-000), at $699.99. The next chase card, Yata-Garasu from Legacy of Darkness, was $99.11. Prices move daily.
Where are the 2002 Yu-Gi-Oh! sets?
On their own page, 2002 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sets, with a guide to each release from Legend of Blue Eyes White Dragon to Pharaoh's Servant.
Where are the 2004 Yu-Gi-Oh! sets?
On their own page, 2004 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sets, with a guide to each release from Invasion of Chaos to Rise of Destiny.
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