Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG · 2002-06-26

Starter Deck: Joey

Starter Deck: Joey (sdj) is a starter Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG set from 2002-06-26 with 50 catalogued printings. Red-Eyes Black Dragon near $41.89 anchors current chase interest. Median reference $0.57 across priced printings. Cactaur aggregates rarity splits, chase links, and a completion value snapshot so collectors and future sellers share one factual set index keyed to yugioh:en:sdj.

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What is Starter Deck: Joey?

Starter Deck: Joey is a starter release within Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG, dated 2002-06-26 in our catalog. Notable market references include Red-Eyes Black Dragon, Monster Reborn, Just Desserts. Priced printings center around a $0.57 median snapshot. Catalog key yugioh:en:sdj powers this hub: rarity counts, chase links, and a full card table so you can plan singles purchases or future marketplace bids with the same data Cactaur uses on card pages.

What is Starter Deck: Joey?

Starter Deck: Joey gives collectors a structured view of Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG printings without opening dozens of card tabs. 50 rows are searchable on this page, each linking to gameplay stats and refreshed market references. That structure mirrors how a future Cactaur marketplace listing will expose set-level inventory.

When was Starter Deck: Joey released?

Released 2002-06-26, Starter Deck: Joey belongs to the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG era. Collectors use release timing to judge supply: early sets often dry up once rotation or reprint news hits. Official count 100; indexed 50. Starter Deck: Joey is indexed under slug sdj in the Cactaur Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG catalog.

What are the chase cards in Starter Deck: Joey?

High references in Starter Deck: Joey currently include Red-Eyes Black Dragon at $41.89; Monster Reborn at $1.46; Just Desserts at $1.18; Thousand Dragon at $0.98; Shield & Sword at $0.91; Giant Trunade at $0.85. Chase slots combine scarcity, art, and competitive demand—prices move with tournament results and reprint rumors. Follow individual card pages for condition-specific ranges.

How much is Starter Deck: Joey worth?

Median reference $0.57 with 50 priced cards implies a skewed market: a few chase cards pull the total up while bulk stays cheap. Budget for outliers separately from commons bulk. Starter Deck: Joey is indexed under slug sdj in the Cactaur Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG catalog.

How do you complete Starter Deck: Joey?

Complete Starter Deck: Joey by acquiring bulk commons/uncommons first, then rare holos, then top chase cards. Rarity mix: 1× Ultra Rare, 47× Common, 2× Super Rare. Reserved anchors on this page (#set-buy, #set-watch) will later tie into marketplace carts and collection tracking.

Chase cards

Rarity breakdown

Common 47
Super Rare 2
Ultra Rare 1

All cards in Starter Deck: Joey

Card # Rarity Market USD
Red-Eyes Black Dragon 001 Ultra Rare $41.89
Monster Reborn 035 Common $1.46
Just Desserts 042 Common $1.18
Thousand Dragon 023 Common $0.98
Shield & Sword 040 Common $0.91
Giant Trunade 032 Common $0.85
Polymerization 036 Common $0.80
Sky Scout 011 Common $0.74
Fake Trap 049 Common $0.72
Magician of Faith 017 Common $0.72
Masaki the Legendary Swordsman 007 Common $0.69
Block Attack 031 Common $0.65
Island Turtle 005 Common $0.65
Time Wizard 015 Common $0.65
Reinforcements 044 Common $0.64
De-Spell 029 Common $0.62
White Magical Hat 021 Common $0.61
Milus Radiant 014 Common $0.60
Remove Trap 034 Common $0.60
Mountain 037 Common $0.59
Trap Hole 043 Common $0.59
Dian Keto the Cure Master 027 Common $0.58
7 Colored Fish 008 Common $0.57
Castle Walls 045 Common $0.57
Flame Swordsman 024 Common $0.57
Penguin Soldier 022 Super Rare $0.57
Swordsman of Landstar 002 Common $0.56
Princess of Tsurugi 020 Common $0.55
Armored Lizard 009 Common $0.54
Sangan 019 Common $0.51
Ultimate Offering 047 Common $0.49
Waboku 046 Common $0.49
Flame Manipulator 006 Common $0.48
Karate Man 013 Common $0.48
Scapegoat 041 Super Rare $0.48
Big Eye 018 Common $0.46
Spirit of the Harp 004 Common $0.46
Darkfire Soldier #1 010 Common $0.45
Reverse Trap 050 Common $0.44
Seven Tools of the Bandit 048 Common $0.42
Baby Dragon 003 Common $0.41
Dragon Treasure 038 Common $0.41
Change of Heart 030 Common $0.40
Dark Hole 026 Common $0.36
Fissure 028 Common $0.34
Maha Vailo 016 Common $0.32
Malevolent Nuzzler 025 Common $0.30
Gearfried the Iron Knight 012 Common $0.25
Eternal Rest 039 Common $0.20
The Reliable Guardian 033 Common $0.19

FAQ

How many cards are in Starter Deck: Joey?

Cactaur indexes 50 printings in Starter Deck: Joey; official count is 100. Variant or promo printings can push the indexed total above the number on the booster box.

When did Starter Deck: Joey release?

Starter Deck: Joey shows a catalog release date of 2002-06-26 for this English Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG entry. Starter Deck: Joey is indexed under slug sdj in the Cactaur Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG catalog.

What is the most expensive card in Starter Deck: Joey?

Red-Eyes Black Dragon leads references around $41.89 in our latest snapshot. Prices change with condition and market volume. Starter Deck: Joey is indexed under slug sdj in the Cactaur Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG catalog.

Is Starter Deck: Joey good for beginners?

Starter Deck: Joey is a starter product—ideal for learning Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG with a fixed deck list before you buy booster boxes. Starter Deck: Joey is indexed under slug sdj in the Cactaur Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG catalog.

Where can I track Starter Deck: Joey prices?

Use this Cactaur set page for a snapshot, then open individual card pages for ongoing market references. Future marketplace features will anchor off the same data attributes on each row.

Trust & data sources. Cactaur displays Yu-Gi-Oh! catalog data from YGOPRODeck with embedded set prices and JustTCG supplements where available. Prices change frequently and are not guarantees.

Cactaur does not authenticate cards or guarantee values. Card images are mirrored to our CDN from provider URLs in the catalog snapshot.

Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-28. Last updated: 2026-08-10.