Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG · 2006-05-17

Structure Deck: The Dark Emperor

Structure Deck: The Dark Emperor (sdde) is a starter Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG set from 2006-05-17 with 36 catalogued printings. Caius the Shadow Monarch near $13.86 anchors current chase interest. Median reference $0.55 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:sdde.

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What is Structure Deck: The Dark Emperor?

On Cactaur, Structure Deck: The Dark Emperor groups 36 indexed printings, dated 2006-05-17 in our catalog. Notable market references include Caius the Shadow Monarch, Karma Cut, Dimensional Alchemist. Priced printings center around a $0.55 median snapshot. Catalog key yugioh:en:sdde 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 Structure Deck: The Dark Emperor?

Structure Deck: The Dark Emperor gives collectors a structured view of Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG printings without opening dozens of card tabs. 36 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 Structure Deck: The Dark Emperor released?

Released 2006-05-17, Structure Deck: The Dark Emperor 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 72; indexed 36. Structure Deck: The Dark Emperor is indexed under slug sdde in the Cactaur Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG catalog.

What are the chase cards in Structure Deck: The Dark Emperor?

High references in Structure Deck: The Dark Emperor currently include Caius the Shadow Monarch at $13.86; Karma Cut at $3.38; Dimensional Alchemist at $3.30; Return from the Different Dimension at $2.63; Kycoo the Ghost Destroyer at $2.32; Dimensional Fissure at $1.69. 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 Structure Deck: The Dark Emperor worth?

Median reference $0.55 with 36 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. Structure Deck: The Dark Emperor is indexed under slug sdde in the Cactaur Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG catalog.

How do you complete Structure Deck: The Dark Emperor?

Starter decks like Structure Deck: The Dark Emperor are often bought sealed for learning, then singles are added for upgrades. Compare deck list numbers against our table to see which cards overlap with booster sets. Structure Deck: The Dark Emperor is indexed under slug sdde in the Cactaur Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG catalog.

Chase cards

Rarity breakdown

Common 35
Ultra Rare 1

All cards in Structure Deck: The Dark Emperor

Card # Rarity Market USD
Caius the Shadow Monarch EN001 Ultra Rare $13.86
Karma Cut EN034 Common $3.38
Dimensional Alchemist EN002 Common $3.30
Return from the Different Dimension EN030 Common $2.63
Kycoo the Ghost Destroyer EN007 Common $2.32
Dimensional Fissure EN028 Common $1.69
D.D.R. - Different Dimension Reincarnation EN018 Common $1.55
Soul Release EN021 Common $1.10
D.D. Dynamite EN035 Common $1.02
Lightning Vortex EN026 Common $1.00
Banisher of the Radiance EN016 Common $0.99
Nobleman of Crossout EN020 Common $0.85
D.D.M. - Different Dimension Master EN015 Common $0.73
Dark Core EN023 Common $0.73
Bottomless Trap Hole EN032 Common $0.63
D.D. Assailant EN017 Common $0.63
Brain Control EN027 Common $0.62
D.D. Warrior Lady EN010 Common $0.56
Golden Homunculus EN004 Common $0.54
Torrential Tribute EN031 Common $0.54
Samsara Kaiser EN003 Common $0.48
Sakuretsu Armor EN033 Common $0.46
Exiled Force EN009 Common $0.44
Macro Cosmos EN036 Common $0.44
D.D. Survivor EN014 Common $0.43
Chaosrider Gustaph EN012 Common $0.41
Helios - The Primordial Sun EN005 Common $0.41
Gren Maju Da Eiza EN013 Common $0.40
D.D. Warrior EN006 Common $0.38
Mystical Space Typhoon EN019 Common $0.30
Big Bang Shot EN024 Common $0.29
D.D. Scout Plane EN011 Common $0.27
By Order of the Emperor EN029 Common $0.20
Enemy Controller EN025 Common $0.15
Reinforcement of the Army EN022 Common $0.15
Bazoo the Soul-Eater EN008 Common $0.13

FAQ

How many cards are in Structure Deck: The Dark Emperor?

Cactaur indexes 36 printings in Structure Deck: The Dark Emperor; official count is 72. Variant or promo printings can push the indexed total above the number on the booster box.

When did Structure Deck: The Dark Emperor release?

Structure Deck: The Dark Emperor shows a catalog release date of 2006-05-17 for this English Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG entry. Structure Deck: The Dark Emperor is indexed under slug sdde in the Cactaur Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG catalog.

What is the most expensive card in Structure Deck: The Dark Emperor?

Caius the Shadow Monarch leads references around $13.86 in our latest snapshot. Prices change with condition and market volume. Structure Deck: The Dark Emperor is indexed under slug sdde in the Cactaur Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG catalog.

Is Structure Deck: The Dark Emperor good for beginners?

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

Where can I track Structure Deck: The Dark Emperor 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 catalog and market data from pokemontcg.io embedded TCGPlayer/Cardmarket references. Prices change frequently and are not guarantees.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-25. Last updated: 2026-06-25.