Reading the Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Code: What RA03-EN074 Means
The card code at the bottom of the card tells you almost everything: set, language and number. Here is how to read it.
In short
A card code such as RA03-EN074 has three parts: the set code (RA03), the language code (EN) and the card number in the set (074). With the code you can find any card unambiguously.
The three parts in detail
- RA03 – the set. Every set has its own code.
- EN – the language. EN stands for English, DE for German, FR for French, IT for Italian, SP for Spanish. Japanese cards carry JP.
- 074 – the number of the card within the set.
You will find the code at the lower right, below the artwork.
Recognising the edition
At the lower left below the artwork there may be a 1st Edition stamp. If it is missing, the card is from a later print run (Unlimited). Cards from special products sometimes say Limited Edition.
Same name, several versions
The same card often appears in several sets, with a different card code and in a different rarity. If you are looking for one specific version, the card code is the most reliable detail. The card name alone is not enough.
Checking the right code when buying
When you buy, compare the code in the listing with the photo of the card. If both match, you get exactly the version you are looking for. At Miss Rare the card code is in the title of every listing.
Yu-Gi-Oh! cards with card code
With us the code is in the title. Here is a selection.
Frequently asked questions
What does the card code mean in Yu-Gi-Oh!?
It consists of a set code, a language code and a card number, for example RA03-EN074.
Where is the card code?
At the lower right, below the artwork.
What does EN mean in the card code?
EN stands for English. German cards carry DE, Japanese ones JP.
How do I recognise a 1st Edition?
The “1st Edition” stamp sits at the lower left, below the artwork.
Find the right version
With the card code in the title, you find exactly the card you are missing.