Guardian Kay'est
Dark Crisis · #009

Guardian Kay'est

Guardian Kay'est is a Common Effect Monster from Dark Crisis (009) in the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG. Stats: WATER, Level 4, ATK 1000, DEF 1800. Archetype: Guardian. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.54 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.54
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Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Guardian Kay'est suits collectors and players working on Dark Crisis who need the Common slot. Compare listing photos to your target edition and confirm the YGOPRODeck set code before buying online.

What is Guardian Kay'est from Dark Crisis?

Guardian Kay'est is a Effect Monster in Dark Crisis numbered 009. WATER, Level 4, ATK 1000, DEF 1800. Archetype: Guardian. Guardian Kay'est (009) from Dark Crisis should be evaluated with set context, stats, archetype, and condition together. This printing is from Dark Crisis.

What is Guardian Kay'est worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.54 for Guardian Kay'est. Low and high spread runs $0.54 to null. This printing is from Dark Crisis. Collector number 009 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2003.

SetDark Crisis
Number009
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.54
Cardmarket EUR

How collectible is Guardian Kay'est?

Guardian Kay'est is a Common printing in Dark Crisis. Master set builders use set code and passcode to track completion progress. This printing is from Dark Crisis. Collector number 009 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.

What are the key details for Guardian Kay'est?

Guardian Kay'est lists as Effect Monster (Sea Serpent). Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Dark Crisis. Collector number 009 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2003.

Cactaur's take

Guardian Kay'est (009) from Dark Crisis should be evaluated with set context, stats, archetype, and condition together.

Pros

  • Guardian Kay'est is catalogued as Common Effect Monster in Dark Crisis, making set code and passcode verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.54.
  • WATER, Level 4, ATK 1000, DEF 1800 helps deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and edition — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $0.54 as a benchmark, then adjust for edition, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Guardian Kay'est from Dark Crisis?

Guardian Kay'est is a Common Effect Monster from Dark Crisis numbered 009 in the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, stats, and market references for this printing.

How much is Guardian Kay'est worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.54 for ungraded Guardian Kay'est. Condition, edition, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Guardian Kay'est?

Guardian Kay'est is catalogued as Common in Dark Crisis. Use the set code on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing. This printing is from Dark Crisis.

How do I verify the correct Guardian Kay'est printing?

Match set code dcr, collector number 009, and edition. YGOPRODeck-backed metadata on this page is the reference Cactaur uses for catalog keys. This printing is from Dark Crisis.

Should I buy Guardian Kay'est near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.54. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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