If we're ranking the most iconicYu-Gi-Oh!monsters of all time, the Blue-Eyes White Dragon would be number one or number two on the list, easily. The ace card of Kaiba in the anime, it's an absolutely iconic monster.

As such, it's received many card arts over the years. Today we're going to be taking a look at each version of the art to decide which one is the best of the best. As a note, the card arts will be referenced in the order that they came out in the OCG, as one card on the list still doesn't have a TCG release. Let's get into it.

8 2nd OCG

Blue-Eyes White Dragon Art #2

The second variant of the Blue-Eyes White Dragon is the lowest on the list, it really isn't that great of art at all. Even ignoring the fact that the eye and body colors are both wrong, nothing sticks out here. And what exactly is Blue-Eyes doing with his head here? What's going on in this art at all? This version of Blue-Eyes is easily the worst of the bunch. It's just boring.

7 3rd OCG

Blue-Eyes White Dragon Art #3

Blue-Eyes White Dragon's third card art is the second-lowest on the list, but it isn't all that bad. This dragon is at least taking action, preparing to fire off a White Lightning attack. And its head isn't doing... whatever the second card art's was. The space background also contrasts nicely with the overall light aesthetic of Blue-Eyes. Overall, this card is a vast improvement over the second art, even if overall it's still not the best representation of the dragon.

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Blue-Eyes White Dragon Art #5

The newer Blue-Eyes White Dragon cards have adopted a sleeker and whiter design for the titular creature, and the fifth artwork is one of the cards that sports this look. Everything works well on this card. The colors, the moon in the background, and the tower that Blue-Eyes is perched atop of.

Overall, though, the art doesn't pack the same punch that the other newer ones do. It's soft. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, it's certainly a stylistic choice, but it pales in comparison to some of the other art because of this.

5 4th OCG

Blue-Eyes White Dragon Art #4

This Blue-Eyes White Dragon art is the final one with the older look of the creature, and this art is special. It's a counterpart to one of Dark Magician's card arts, which also features the stone tablet that depicts the history between the two creatures. This is a great nod to theYu-Gi-Oh!manga and anime that really ties the creatures together, more than they already are. This is why it takes one of the higher spots on the list.

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Blue-Eyes White Dragon Art #1

The first Blue-Eyes artwork is easily the most iconic of them all, as this was the one that Kaiba used throughout the entire original series anime. The art doesn't look like any others that came after it. It depicts a more or less calm Blue-Eyes White Dragon that is facing the player, set on a very simple background. The card is simplistic and clean, and nostalgia is certainly playing a part in its ranking on the list, but that's fine.

3 6th OCG

Blue-Eyes White Dragon Art #6

The sixth Blue-Eyes card art is also one that doesn't look like any others on the list, and this makes it absolutely fantastic. This card art features a Blue-Eyes flying through space, surrounded by planets and stars. It seems to be letting out a screech as it flies through the stars. Overall, the art is absolutely stunning. None of the other Blue-Eyes card arts look like this, making it recognizable instantly amongst all of its counterparts.

2 7th OCG

Blue-Eyes White Dragon Art #7

How can you not love this card art? The seventh Blue-Eyes White Dragon card art features none other than Kaiba with his most trusted monster. In the art, we see Kaiba directing his Blue-Eyes into battle, who is prepared to unleash a devastating attack behind his master.

This art is absolutely fantastic, even if it is complete and utter fan service. Who says that is a bad thing? In the art, Kaiba is wearing his classic Battle City outfit, and his jacket is billowing behind him in epic fashion. Kaiba and his Blue-Eyes are a pair from beginning to end, and getting a card art that depicts the relationship between the two is a ton of fun. It isn't No. 1 on the list, however.

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Blue-Eyes White Dragon Art #8

The No. 1 spot on the list actually goes to the newest Blue-Eyes White Dragon card art, which is simply stunning. In the card art, Blue-Eyes White Dragon is set on a gorgeous yellow and blue background that is highlighted by sparkling stars. The dragon is enveloped in wisps of smoke that add to its allure. Blue-Eyes itself looks great as well, with its blue & white color scheme contrasting perfectly with the background. Without a doubt, you're never going to find a more stunning monster card art than this. Kaiba sure is lucky that he uses a card with so many fantastic artworks. Not even the Dark Magician can match its rival in this respect.

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