Common cards are the most basic rarity in the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME and have no foil embellishment on them. Collector’s Rare feature embossing along the entire card, as well as rainbow, holographic designs over the artwork. Remote Duel is a new option available to OTS to hold Sanctioned Tournaments. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Remote Duel Tournaments offer a way for Duelists to stay engaged and play Yu-Gi-Oh! from the comfort of their own homes, using a webcam and internet connection. Requirements for in-person events, such as appropriate dress and behavior, and having proper tournament materials, also apply for Remote Duel Tournaments. Dragon Duel events, for instance, are one of the most popular Organized Play events for younger Duelists. At Dragon Duel tournaments, kids compete against other children in a similar age range. This way, they can earn cool prizes in a competitive tournament, without being intimidated by the age and experience of older opponents. If you’re looking for a way to introduce your child to the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Speed Duel (Speed Duel) is the perfect place to start! While still challenging, Speed Duel is a specialized version of the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG that is easy to learn and is based on the ruleset found in the wildly popular Yu-Gi-Oh! DUEL LINKS digital game. Find out more about Speed Duel here.

When it’s time to Duel, you’ve got a lot of options! Whether you’re a veteran Duelist, a casual competitor, or a total newcomer to the Yu-Gi-Oh! brand, KONAMI’s Organized Play program has tournaments and events that are right for you. Join your local community, find new friends, and connect with Duel-fans from across the globe to play, trade, and share your passion for the Yu-Gi-Oh! brand. There’s only one hero who can save them – the mysterious and powerful Playmaker! But little does the world know that in real life, the dashing and daring Playmaker is actually a quiet, easy-going high school student named Yusaku Fujiki. There are thousands of kids around North America that your child can face in a Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Duel. In the search for opponents, many kids forge long-lasting friendships with peers who have common interests. 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…

Summon new monsters and fan favorites and discover a dynamic new way to play Yu-Gi-Oh! The battle is on: it's time to RUSH DUEL! LEARN MORE> Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Duelists enjoy fun and competition, and most participate in a mix of all that Organized Play has to offer.

The Dragon Duel World Championship Qualifier is a special tournament that happens once a year! Young Duelists who earned an invitation through previous Dragon Duel events take their shot at a chance to become their region’s Dragon Duel Champion. The top finishers are awarded awesome prizes, and the winner earns a paid trip to the World Championship!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! Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist uses the original Pendulum Zone layout, with separate zones for Pendulum Monsters, and gives players additional power! 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! Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG World Championship Qualifiers (WCQ) and Dragon Duel WCQ are invite-only tournaments, where top Duelists compete for the chance to represent their country at the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG World Championship. For competitive Duelists, the WCQs represent the grand finale of an entire year of competition. 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.

All the while, children exercise important problem-solving skills. They understand the starting point of each game and make it a goal to win. Throughout the course of a Duel, Duelists are constantly thinking about the different ways to achieve that goal by using their cards. China Mainland (Windo) Hong Kong Indonesia Japan Korea Malaysia Philippines Singapore Taiwan Thailand Legend has it five thousand years ago, ancient Egyptian Pharaohs used to play a magical game very similar to Duel Monsters. This ancient game involved magical ceremonies, which were used to foresee the future and ultimately decide one’s destiny. They called it the Shadow Games. Since the game used so many magical spells and ferocious creatures, it wasn’t long before the game got out of hand and threatened to destroy the world. Fortunately, a brave Pharaoh stepped in and averted this cataclysm. The crown jewel of the weekend is the YCS Main Event, a 2-day long competition that challenges Duelists to bring their best and compete for glory, respect, and incredible prizes. The main YCS tournament begins on Saturday and concludes with a Top Cut and elimination rounds on Sunday. The Main Event awards prizes like high-end game systems, exclusive Game Mats, and more. Top finishers even earn Championship Prize Cards – unique promo cards that can only be won in prestigious tournament competition.Where virtual reality, artificial intelligence and high-speed Dueling merge into a fighting extravaganza!