Yuya Sakaki’s dream is to follow in his father’s footsteps and become the greatest “Duel-tainer” in history – and he just might pull it off when he suddenly discovers Pendulum Summoning, a never-before-seen technique that lets him Summon many monsters at once! But when countless rivals emerge to steal his spotlight, Yuya needs to gear up his game because Dueling has evolved into a non-stop world of action!

Yu-Gi-Oh! Day is a chance for Duelists everywhere to celebrate their passion for the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG at OTS locations! Yu-Gi-Oh! Day events are held simultaneously throughout the Americas, offering tournament competition with special prizes for the Top 8 finishers, plus an extra prize for the final winner. Even just attending a Yu-Gi-Oh! Day event will get you a shot at an exclusive participation prize! Common cards are the most basic rarity in the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME and have no foil embellishment on them. But don’t worry if you’ve never Dueled before: As Astral walks Yuma through the basics, new viewers can follow along and learn how to Duel. And for seasoned pros, there are plenty of never-before-seen strategies that they can use in real life! When aspiring Duelist Yuma meets Astral, a mysterious visitor from another universe, it seems like destiny. Yuma needs Astral to teach him how to Duel, and Astral needs Yuma to help him regain his memories! OTS Championships are similar to the Regional Qualifier except they are hosted in-store by specially selected OTS. At OTS Championships, Duelists compete for exclusive game mats and invitations to the World Championship Qualifier.

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If you talk to your child about each event after the event is over, your child will also be able to learn important life lessons from every event that they enter. In all types of competition, it’s important to lose gracefully and be humble in victory. Talk to your child after each competition to make sure that they understand this. Duelists that display good sportsmanship typically have the most fun and make the most friends at Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG events.

Once you’ve found an event to attend, there are a few things you’ll need to do to help your child get ready. You’ll both enjoy the event much more if you know what to expect and are fully prepared. Reading over this section will give you the basic information you’ll need to get the most out of an event. Duelists who have patience and self-discipline also have an advantage over opponents. Duelists must weigh all of their options when making a play and think about the consequences of each possible play. They always need to plan ahead. An overly aggressive move may leave a Duelist defenseless, resulting in their eventual loss. The best Duelists are constantly evaluating whether the time is right to go on the offensive, and they wait until that time comes before pushing for victory. While playing the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG and aspiring for victory, your child will learn the importance of having patience and planning ahead. Yuzu Hiiragi and her father run a Dueling school that’s seen better days. If only they had a star teacher to bring in new students! When a rogue Duelist known as Phantom appears in the city, Yuzu may have found a savior, but Phantom will have to deal with the Leo Corporation’s special forces before he can get into any community service!These videos use scenes from the popular television series to teach and guide you through the very first steps to learn how to play the game. Follow along as you watch each How To Play video that will break down the rules of the game in a simple and easy-to-understand way. LEARN MORE> No one loves Dueling more than Yuma Tsukumo, but unfortunately for him, no one is worse at it! This isn’t going to stop Yuma from trying though. When Yuma calls on the memory of his parents during a Duel, a strange being called Astral appears, and the encounter is the start of Yuma’s amazing Dueling journey! It’s been many Duels since Yugi defeated Maxmillion Pegasus, the super-rich designer of the collectible card game “Duel Monsters.” But Yako Tenma, Pegasus’ protégé, has never forgiven Yugi for his master’s horrible fate. To draw Yugi out, Yako kidnaps Anzu Mazaki and takes her to the heart of the KaibaCorp building, guarded by dozens of the world’s most dangerous gamers! But Yako’s true plan for Anzu is much worse than mere revenge… China Mainland (Windo) Hong Kong Indonesia Japan Korea Malaysia Philippines Singapore Taiwan Thailand Italy Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Romania Serbia Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Turkey United Kingdom

Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Duelists enjoy fun and competition, and most participate in a mix of all that Organized Play has to offer. Second, encourage your child to learn about the value of their cards. There are lots of collectible magazines and online stores that list current prices. Your child doesn’t have to learn about every card but having an idea of what their more appealing cards are worth will help your child make balanced decisions when trading. When your child adds up the values of different cards to make informed trades, your child is practicing important math and decision-making skills. Ultra Rare cards have a gold or colorful foil on the card name, as well as a holographic finish on the card art. The Pharaoh’s Rare version includes Egyptian Hieroglyphs over the card art foil.

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These Best Practices are designed to adapt Dueling for a Remote environment. By following the instructions in this document, both you and your opponent can enjoy fair and friendly competition with a standardized set of rules. This document covers additional rules and policies, and includes additional cards that are forbidden from use due to the cards being unable to successfully resolve. The Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG World Championship brings together the top finishers from World Championship Qualifier (WCQ) tournaments all across the globe. Dueling’s absolute best gather with one singular goal in mind: to determine the year’s greatest Duelist, the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG World Champion! DUEL LINKS Duelists will compete in-game to earn their opportunity to compete at the World Championship. This event has been held in remarkable venues around the world, in cities like New York City, New York, Anaheim, California, Tokyo, Japan, and Berlin, Germany. Local Tournaments vary in size, structure, length, and level of competition. Some local tournaments run with 8 or fewer Duelists, while others draw several dozen Duelists. Regardless of the size and level of competition, local tournaments always attract Duelists interested in the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG. That’s what makes local tournaments perfect for the casual Duelist looking to take their game to the next level. While most local tournaments give competitors a structured environment to play in with small prizes at stake, the majority of Duelists who attend are there to hang out, chat, and casually face off against people with a common interest in the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG. Argentina Bahamas Belize Bolivia Brazil Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cuba Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Guatemala Guyana Haiti Honduras Jamaica Mexico