Magic Ruler (Spell Ruler, 2002) – Complete Guide, Card Checklist & Collector Value

by Justin Verley
Magic Ruler (Spell Ruler, 2002) – Complete Guide, Card Checklist & Collector Value

Magic Ruler (released in North America on September 16, 2002) — later renamed Spell Ruler — was a landmark Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG release. It introduced Ritual Monsters, Ritual Spell Cards, Quick-Play Spells, and Toon-type cards to English players — a major shift in gameplay strategy and collectible appeal. It remains highly sought-after by both players and investors. [oai_citation:0‡Yu-Gi-Oh! Wiki](https://yugioh.fandom.com/wiki/Spell_Ruler?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

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Set Highlights & History

  • Third-ever TCG booster set following Blue-Eyes White Dragon and Metal Raiders [oai_citation:1‡Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA)](https://www.psacard.com/articles/articleview/10112/psa-set-registry-collecting-classic-2002-yu-gi-oh-magic-ruler-mrl-trading-card-game?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
  • Key cards include Blue-Eyes Toon Dragon, Relinquished, Spellbinding Circle, and Toon Summoned Skull [oai_citation:2‡Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA)](https://www.psacard.com/articles/articleview/10112/psa-set-registry-collecting-classic-2002-yu-gi-oh-magic-ruler-mrl-trading-card-game?utm_source=chatgpt.com) [oai_citation:3‡YGOPRODeck](https://ygoprodeck.com/pack/Magic%20Ruler/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) [oai_citation:4‡Yu-Gi-Oh! Wiki](https://yugioh.fandom.com/wiki/Set_Card_Lists%3ASpell_Ruler_%28TCG-EN%29?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
  • Rebranded to label “Spell Ruler” due to trademark concerns with “Magic” – same card pool, new name for reprints [oai_citation:5‡Yu-Gi-Oh! Wiki](https://yugioh.fandom.com/wiki/Spell_Ruler?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Magic Ruler / Spell Ruler – Full Card Checklist

  1. SRL-EN000 / MRL-000 – Blue-Eyes Toon Dragon (Secret Rare)
  2. SRL-EN001 / MRL-001 – Penguin Knight
  3. SRL-EN002 / MRL-002 – Axe of Despair (Ultra Rare)
  4. SRL-EN003 / MRL-003 – Black Pendant (Super Rare)
  5. SRL-EN004 / MRL-004 – Horn of Light
  6. SRL-EN005 / MRL-005 – Malevolent Nuzzler
  7. SRL-EN006 / MRL-006 – Spellbinding Circle (Ultra Rare)
  8. SRL-EN007 / MRL-007 – Metal Fish
  9. SRL-EN008 / MRL-008 – Electric Snake
  10. SRL-EN009 / MRL-009 – Queen Bird
  11. SRL-EN010 / MRL-010 – Ameba
  12. SRL-EN011 / MRL-011 – Peacock
  13. SRL-EN012 / MRL-012 – Maha Vailo (Super Rare)
  14. SRL-EN013 / MRL-013 – Guardian of the Throne Room
  15. SRL-EN014 / MRL-014 – Fire Kraken
  16. SRL-EN015 / MRL-015 – Minar
  17. SRL-EN016 / MRL-016 – Griggle
  18. SRL-EN017 / MRL-017 – Tyhone #2
  19. SRL-EN018 / MRL-018 – Ancient One of the Deep Forest
  20. SRL-EN019 / MRL-019 – Dark Witch
  21. SRL-EN020 / MRL-020 – Weather Report
  22. SRL-EN021 / MRL-021 – Mechanical Snail
  23. SRL-EN022 / MRL-022 – Giant Turtle Who Feeds on Flames
  24. SRL-EN023 / MRL-023 – Liquid Beast
  25. SRL-EN024 / MRL-024 – Hiro’s Shadow Scout
  26. SRL-EN025 / MRL-025 – High Tide Gyojin
  27. SRL-EN026 / MRL-026 – Invader of the Throne
  28. SRL-EN027 / MRL-027 – Whiptail Crow
  29. SRL-EN028 / MRL-028 – Slot Machine (Super Short Print)
  30. SRL-EN029 / MRL-029 – Relinquished (Ultra Rare)
  31. SRL-EN030 / MRL-030 – Red Archery Girl
  32. SRL-EN031 / MRL-031 – Gravekeeper’s Servant (Short Print)
  33. SRL-EN032 / MRL-032 – Curse of Fiend
  34. SRL-EN033 / MRL-033 – Upstart Goblin
  35. SRL-EN034 / MRL-034 – Toll (Super Short Print)
  36. SRL-EN035 / MRL-035 – Final Destiny
  37. SRL-EN036 / MRL-036 – Snatch Steal (Ultra Rare)
  38. SRL-EN037 / MRL-037 – Chorus of Sanctuary
  39. SRL-EN038 / MRL-038 – Confiscation (Super Rare)
  40. SRL-EN039 / MRL-039 – Delinquent Duo (Ultra Rare)
  41. SRL-EN040 / MRL-040 – Darkness Approaches (Super Short Print)
  42. SRL-EN041 / MRL-041 – Fairy’s Hand Mirror
  43. SRL-EN042 / MRL-042 – Tailor of the Fickle
  44. SRL-EN043 / MRL-043 – Rush Recklessly
  45. SRL-EN044 / MRL-044 – The Reliable Guardian
  46. SRL-EN045 / MRL-045 – The Forceful Sentry (Ultra Rare)
  47. SRL-EN046 / MRL-046 – Chain Energy
  48. SRL-EN047 / MRL-047 – Mystical Space Typhoon (Ultra Rare)
  49. SRL-EN048 / MRL-048 – Giant Trunade (Ultra Rare)
  50. SRL-EN049 / MRL-049 – Painful Choice (Ultra Rare)
  51. SRL-EN050 / MRL-050 – Snake Fang
  52. SRL-EN051 / MRL-051 – Black Illusion Ritual
  53. SRL-EN052 / MRL-052 – Octoberser
  54. SRL-EN053 / MRL-053 – Psychic Kappa
  55. SRL-EN054 / MRL-054 – Horn of the Unicorn
  56. SRL-EN055 / MRL-055 – Labyrinth Wall
  57. SRL-EN056 / MRL-056 – Wall Shadow
  58. SRL-EN057 / MRL-057 – Twin Long Rods #2
  59. SRL-EN058 / MRL-058 – Stone Ogre Grotto
  60. SRL-EN059 / MRL-059 – Magical Labyrinth
  61. SRL-EN060 / MRL-060 – Eternal Rest (Super Short Print)
  62. SRL-EN061 / MRL-061 – Megamorph (Ultra Rare)
  63. SRL-EN062 / MRL-062 – Commencement Dance
  64. SRL-EN063 / MRL-063 – Hamburger Recipe
  65. SRL-EN064 / MRL-064 – House of Adhesive Tape
  66. SRL-EN065 / MRL-065 – Eatgaboon
  67. SRL-EN066 / MRL-066 – Turtle Oath
  68. SRL-EN067 / MRL-067 – Performance of Sword
  69. SRL-EN068 / MRL-068 – Hungry Burger
  70. SRL-EN069 / MRL-069 – Crab Turtle
  71. SRL-EN070 / MRL-070 – Ryu-Ran
  72. SRL-EN071 / MRL-071 – Manga Ryu-Ran
  73. SRL-EN072 / MRL-072 – Toon Mermaid (Ultra Rare)
  74. SRL-EN073 / MRL-073 – Toon Summoned Skull (Ultra Rare)
  75. SRL-EN074 / MRL-074 – Jigen Bakudan
  76. SRL-EN075 / MRL-075 – Hyozanryu
  77. SRL-EN076 / MRL-076 – Toon World (Super Rare)
  78. SRL-EN077 / MRL-077 – Cyber Jar
  79. SRL-EN078 / MRL-078 – Banisher of the Light (Super Rare)
  80. SRL-EN079 / MRL-079 – Giant Rat
  81. SRL-EN080 / MRL-080 – Senju of the Thousand Hands
  82. SRL-EN081 / MRL-081 – UFO Turtle
  83. SRL-EN083 / MRL-083 – Karate Man
  84. SRL-EN085 / MRL-085 – Giant Germ
  85. SRL-EN086 / MRL-086 – Nimble Momonga
  86. SRL-EN087 / MRL-087 – Spear Cretin
  87. SRL-EN088 / MRL-088 – Shining Angel
  88. SRL-EN090 / MRL-090 – Mother Grizzly
  89. SRL-EN091 / MRL-091 – Flying Kamakiri #1
  90. SRL-EN094 / MRL-094 – Mystic Tomato
  91. SRL-EN096 / MRL-096 – Gaia Power (Short Print)
  92. SRL-EN098 / MRL-098 – Molten Destruction (Short Print)
  93. SRL-EN099 / MRL-099 – Rising Air Current (Short Print)
  94. SRL-EN100 / MRL-100 – Luminous Spark (Short Print)
  95. SRL-EN101 / MRL-101 – Mystic Plasma Zone (Rare)
  96. SRL-EN102 / MRL-102 – Messenger of Peace (Super Rare)
  97. SRL-EN103 / MRL-103 – Serpent Night Dragon (Secret Rare)

Why Collect This Set?

  • Game-Changing Mechanic: First routine release with Ritual, Toon, and Quick-Play strategies [oai_citation:6‡Yu-Gi-Oh! Wiki](https://yugioh.fandom.com/wiki/Spell_Ruler?utm_source=chatgpt.com) [oai_citation:7‡Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA)](https://www.psacard.com/articles/articleview/10112/psa-set-registry-collecting-classic-2002-yu-gi-oh-magic-ruler-mrl-trading-card-game?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
  • Iconic Cover Cards: Blue-Eyes Toon Dragon, Relinquished, Spellbinding Circle all remain staples in competitive play [oai_citation:8‡Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA)](https://www.psacard.com/articles/articleview/10112/psa-set-registry-collecting-classic-2002-yu-gi-oh-magic-ruler-mrl-trading-card-game?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
  • Longevity: Continues to appreciate, especially 1st Edition secret rares [oai_citation:9‡Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA)](https://www.psacard.com/articles/articleview/10112/psa-set-registry-collecting-classic-2002-yu-gi-oh-magic-ruler-mrl-trading-card-game?utm_source=chatgpt.com) [oai_citation:10‡PriceCharting](https://www.pricecharting.com/console/yugioh-spell-ruler?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

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