Hold on to your trading cards, folks! The fastest man is not just collecting gold medals anymore; he is also collecting the rarest of the rare Yu-Gi-Oh! cards out there. Noah Lyles’ love for ‘Yu-Gi-Oh!’ cards is old news, but he recently posted something that the fandom envies! Konami, the creators of the beloved trade frenzy, sent over a treasure trove of goodies!

The video posted showed a stunning Dark Magician stainless steel card, an unopened Louis Vuitton bag, and even a duel disk! And last but not least, how could a gift to a sprinter be complete without a pair of shoes? But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Let’s take a closer look at Noah’s world of cards and collectibles. In his latest Instagram story, Noah Lyles showed the world another surprise that unexpectedly came on his door knocking.

“So some of y’all might have seen the video that I just posted, and as soon as I posted that video, I got a knock at the door, only to deliver something else from Konami.” Talk about accuracy! If the rare collectibles weren’t enough, the package came with a certificate of authenticity. Any guesses on which card it was?

Noah Lyles now has a Dark Magician stainless steel card. So why exactly are these cards so treasured? One of the cards Lyles received from Konami initially was the Blue-Eyes White Dragon card. Lyles’ Blue-Eyes White Dragon card, in pristine Ace grade 10 condition, is valued at $75,000! In 2021, the same was even auctioned for $85,000.

Meanwhile, the recent Stainless Steel collection has been a hit among collectors, with the Stainless Steel Black Luster Soldier Ace grade 10 said to be worth over $10 million. That’s right, ten million bucks! But that isn’t all. The latest knock on the door carried the Dark Magician stainless steel card, a limited edition card released in 2019. It’s crafted with sleek stainless steel and encased in a shiny acrylic display. To top it all off, the card even has a unique number. It’s the ultimate dream for any collector.

But it’s not just the prices; rather the stories behind these cards that add to the valuation. The Stainless Steel card pack itself, when unopened and factory sealed, holds immense value as collectors dream of pulling the coveted Black Luster Soldier card. The anticipation and excitement of these cards are no less than the thrills of track for Noah Lyles. Lyles has unintentionally created a parallel universe where both speed and Yu-Gi-Oh! Strategies reign supreme.

Noah’s love for all things geeky!

Lyles’ love for anime and Yu-Gi-Oh! It isn’t a recent development; it’s been a part of his life for as long as he can remember. He has gone on record multiple times talking about how the virtual world is an escape that fuels his creativity. And the 2024 Paris Olympics brought this love to the forefront. Remember the moment at trials when he pulled out his beloved Blue-Eyes White Dragon card in hand? It sent the fandom into a frenzy of celebration.

The real moment, however, came when Noah Lyles pulled out an Exodia card at the 100m finals. Talk about bringing your A-game—and your A-cards—to the track! Those who knew the story behind the cards instantly connected with him. Exodia cards, especially the rare first-edition prints, are considered the most valuable cards in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading world. But that isn’t all; there is another reason behind having the Exodia card. Exodia, famously called the “Forbidden One,” consists of a five-card set.

Exodia, when assembled, guarantees an instant win in the game. No wonder Noah Lyles chose a card from this coveted set. This moment was not just about Noah Lyles embracing his authenticity. It created a whole new intersection of the track and Yu Gi Oh! Fandom. And just like that, Noah Lyles had suddenly incited fans to join him on this journey of self-discovery. Noah Lyles is not just collecting cards; he is building a legacy that inspires.