Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG
2009 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sets
Nine sets from 2009: four core boosters with Blackwings, Koa'ki Meiru and the Earthbound Immortals, two Duelist Packs, a Gold Series, a Retro Pack and the first Hidden Arsenal.
The 2009 sets
Nine sets released in 2009: four core booster sets (Crimson Crisis, Raging Battle, Ancient Prophecy and Stardust Overdrive), the Duelist Packs for Yusei and Yugi, Gold Series 2009, Retro Pack 2, and the all-foil Hidden Arsenal. Every Yu-Gi-Oh! set →
| Set | Code | Released | Product | Set codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duelist Pack: Yusei | DP08 | February 24, 2009 | Duelist Pack | 30 |
| Crimson Crisis | CRMS | March 3, 2009 | Core booster set | 100 |
| Gold Series 2009 | GLD2 | April 21, 2009 | Gold Series reprint set | 50 |
| Raging Battle | RGBT | May 12, 2009 | Core booster set | 100 |
| Duelist Pack: Yugi | DPYG | July 7, 2009 | Duelist Pack | 30 |
| Retro Pack 2 | RP02 | July 28, 2009 | Reprint set | 101 |
| Ancient Prophecy | ANPR | September 1, 2009 | Core booster set | 101 |
| Hidden Arsenal | HA01 | November 5, 2009 | Hidden Arsenal | 30 |
| Stardust Overdrive | SOVR | November 17, 2009 | Core booster set | 102 |
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.
Armory Arm
DP08-EN016
Duelist Pack: Yusei
Blackwing Armor Master
CRMS-EN041
Crimson Crisis
Dark Armed Dragon
GLD2-EN031
Gold Series 2009
Power Tool Dragon
RGBT-EN042
Raging Battle
Dark Paladin
DPYG-EN016
Duelist Pack: Yugi
Ancient Fairy Dragon
ANPR-EN040
Ancient Prophecy
Brionac, Dragon of the Ice Barrier
HA01-EN022
Hidden Arsenal
Guardian Eatos
SOVR-EN097
Stardust Overdrive
| Set | Chase card | Rarity | Edition | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duelist Pack: Yusei | Armory Arm | Ultra Rare | 1st Edition | $23.71 |
| Crimson Crisis | Blackwing Armor Master | Ultimate Rare | 1st Edition | $196.84 |
| Gold Series 2009 | Dark Armed Dragon | Gold Rare | Limited | $26.81 |
| Raging Battle | Power Tool Dragon | Ghost Rare | 1st Edition | $246.89 |
| Duelist Pack: Yugi | Dark Paladin | Ultra Rare | 1st Edition | $34.71 |
| Ancient Prophecy | Ancient Fairy Dragon | Ghost Rare | 1st Edition | $429.95 |
| Hidden Arsenal | Brionac, Dragon of the Ice Barrier | Secret Rare | Limited | $20.88 |
| Stardust Overdrive | Guardian Eatos | Secret Rare | 1st Edition | $525.00 |
Prices are TCGplayer market prices on October 23, 2026 and move daily, in the edition beside each: Gold Series 2009 and Hidden Arsenal are priced as Limited Edition. Retro Pack 2 is left out because the catalog prices only four of its printings.
The guides
Duelist Pack: Yusei (February 24, 2009). The first Synchro-era Duelist Pack: 30 cards of Yusei's Junk and Synchron monsters, with Stardust Dragon and five new cards including Armory Arm.
Crimson Crisis (March 3, 2009). The first core set of 2009: 100 cards with the Assault Mode upgrades for the Synchro Monsters, the first Blackwings, Debris Dragon and Cosmic Fortress Gol'gar.
Gold Series 2009 (April 21, 2009). The second Gold Series: 50 reprints with six Monarchs and the Six Samurai, and Gold Rares of Dark Armed Dragon, Gold Sarcophagus and Bottomless Trap Hole.
Raging Battle (May 12, 2009). 100 cards that introduced the Koa'ki Meiru and the first Earthbound Immortals, with more Blackwings, Power Tool Dragon, Trident Dragion and Forbidden Chalice.
Duelist Pack: Yugi (July 7, 2009). A Duelist Pack of Yugi's deck from the original series: 30 reprints, including Dark Magician, Dark Magician Girl, Buster Blader, Dark Paladin and the three Knights.
Retro Pack 2 (July 28, 2009). The second Retro Pack: 101 reprints of Pharaoh's Servant through Legacy of Darkness, with Secret Rares of promo cards such as Valkyrion the Magna Warrior and Blue-Eyes Shining Dragon.
Ancient Prophecy (September 1, 2009). 100 cards that introduced the X-Sabers, with Ancient Fairy Dragon, Blackwing - Vayu the Emblem of Honor, more Koa'ki Meiru and two more Earthbound Immortals.
Hidden Arsenal (November 5, 2009). The first Hidden Arsenal: 30 foil cards across six small archetypes, with Brionac, Dragon of the Ice Barrier, Mist Wurm and Ally of Justice Catastor.
Stardust Overdrive (November 17, 2009). The last core set of 2009: 100 cards with Majestic Star Dragon, Blackwing - Silverwind the Ascendant, the Fortune Ladies, Reptilianne, the last three Earthbound Immortals and Archlord Kristya.
The top rarities in 2009
The 2009 core sets keep the 2008 format: eight Secret Rares, ten Ultra Rares also printed as Ultimate Rares, and one Ghost Rare, usually the set's headline Synchro. Hidden Arsenal is all Super and Secret Rare, and Gold Series 2009 is Gold Rares and Commons. Reading the foil →
Other 2009 products
These 2009 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 2009?
9: Duelist Pack: Yusei (February 24), Crimson Crisis (March 3), Gold Series 2009 (April 21), Raging Battle (May 12), Duelist Pack: Yugi (July 7), Retro Pack 2 (July 28), Ancient Prophecy (September 1), Hidden Arsenal (November 5) and Stardust Overdrive (November 17).
What is the most valuable card from the 2009 Yu-Gi-Oh! sets?
On October 23, 2026, the 1st Edition Secret Rare Guardian Eatos from Stardust Overdrive (SOVR-EN097), at $525.00. The 1st Edition Ghost Rare Ancient Fairy Dragon from Ancient Prophecy was next at $429.95. Prices move daily.
Where are the 2008 Yu-Gi-Oh! sets?
On their own page, 2008 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sets, with a guide to each release from Duelist Pack: Jaden Yuki 3 to Dark Legends.
Where are the 2010 Yu-Gi-Oh! sets?
On their own page, 2010 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sets, with a guide to each release from Duelist Pack: Yusei 2 to Hidden Arsenal 3.
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