Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game sets
A number of booster packs have been released for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game. Every set up to "Ancient Sanctuary" contained around 110 cards (some have more, some have less), but they are typically sold in nine card packs, with each package featuring at least one rare card. Every booster pack set starting with "Soul of the Duelist" contains 60 cards. The only exceptions to this are the Dark Beginnings 1 & 2, as well as Dark Revelations 1, 2, & 3, which contain cards from past booster sets. TCG booster packs contain 9 cards, and OCG boosters contain 5.
Where the starter decks are based on characters from the Yu-Gi-Oh! animated series, each booster pack has a different thematic element, which provides for new battle strategies.
Sets available in the TCG
Yu-Gi-Oh!
- Legend of Blue Eyes White Dragon (LOB) - March 8, 2002
- The first TCG set released. The cover card for this set is "Blue Eyes White Dragon."
- Metal Raiders (MRD) - June 26, 2002
- The second TCG set, it had the first Counter Trap Cards (like Magic Jammer), the first common Fusion Monsters (like Deepsea Shark), and a wide selection of Effect Monsters compared to the few in Legend of Blue Eyes White Dragon. Metal Raiders also included "Gate Guardian," which at the time had the highest attack of any card in the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG. Metal Raiders is the largest set Non-Reprint Set to date, with 144 cards. The cover card is "B. Skull Dragon."
- Magic Ruler (MRL) / Spell Ruler (SRL) - September 16, 2002
- Composed of the Japanese sets Magic Ruler and Pharaoh's Servant. This set contained the first appearances of Ritual Spells, Ritual Monsters, and Quick-play Spell cards. This booster has a Spell theme as well as a set of unique "Toon Series" monsters that require the card, "Toon World", along with improvements to the Equip Spell system. This set was later renamed Spell Ruler to go along with the renaming of Magic Cards to Spell Cards. The cover card is "Relinquished."
- Pharaoh's Servant (PSV) - October 20, 2002
- This set comprises the Japanese sets Curse of Anubis and Thousand-Eyes Idol. This set has a wide selection of Trap cards and the first Secret Rare card that is not a Monster; instead, a Trap card, Imperial Order. The cover card is "Thousand Eyes Restrict."
- Labyrinth of Nightmare (LON) - March 1, 2003
- It consists of the Japanese sets Labyrinth of Nightmare and Spell of Mask. It also contains the Destiny Board cards, the second instant victory method (after Exodia), and Gemini Elf, the first normal Level 4 monster with 1900 attack points. The set also included 3 "Mask" cards, each with a different Spell/Trap effect. The cover card is "Mask of Restrict".
- Legacy of Darkness (LOD) - June 6, 2003
- Consists of the Japanese sets Struggle of Chaos and Mythological Age. It introduces "Spirit" cards. It also contains many Warrior, Dragon, and Fiend support cards. The card "Last Turn" was introduced in this pack, which allowed the user to force the opponent into a battle between two monsters to win the game. The cover card is "Yamata Dragon".
- Pharaonic Guardian (PGD) - July 18, 2003
- Consists of the Japanese sets Pharaonic Guardian and The New Ruler. It contains a large number of Zombie-type cards and a set of cards called "Gravekeepers" (and the main Gravekeeper support card, "Necrovalley"), as well as the "once per turn you can flip this card into face-down Defense position" mechanics which allowed the reusing of Flip Effects. The cover card is "Helpoemer".
- Magician's Force (MFC) - October 10, 2003
- This pack introduces Union monsters, which are monsters that can be treated as Equip cards to specific monsters. This was the first set to mark the name change from Magic Cards to Spell Cards. It also includes major support for Spellcaster-type monsters, and the Spell Counter. There were also a number of XYZ fusion monsters (not to be confused with XYZ monsters), and Amazoness archetype cards.The cover card is "Dark Paladin".
- Dark Crisis (DCR) - December 1, 2003
- Consists of the Japanese sets Power of the Guardians and Threat from the Demon World. It revolves around Fiend-type monsters and contains two new types of Monster cards. The first one is Guardian cards. These monsters each require a specific Equip Spell to be summoned. The others are Archfiends, which require a Life Point cost to use, but have effects based on a dice roll. This set also had the fourth instant victory method with Final Countdown. The cover card is "Exodia Necross".
- Invasion of Chaos (IOC) - March 1, 2004
- Consisted of the Japanese sets Controller of Chaos and Invader of Darkness. It contains a variety of powerful cards for many different types, including Dinosaur, Insect, Sea Serpent, and Beast. It also contains the immensely powerful "Chaos" monsters (Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning and Chaos Emperor Dragon - Envoy of the End) that further promoted the use of the already powerful Dark and Light monsters, therefore polarizing the worldwide metagame, and in doing so, were the main cause for the introduction of the "banned" list of cards not allowed in tournament play. It was originally released in a special edition set which included three Unlimited Edition booster packs and one Limited Edition holofoil card (either Gemini Elf, Magic Cylinder, Ring of Destruction, or Lava Golem). The cover card is "Dark Magician of Chaos".
- Ancient Sanctuary (AST) - June 1, 2004
- This set includes support for Fairy-type monsters, as well as support for Normal Monsters and more Continuous Spell and Trap cards. The set introduces an archetype of cards called "agents" which have special effects that revolve around the card "The Sanctuary in the Sky". The cover card is "Archlord Zerato".
- Soul of the Duelist (SOD) - October 1, 2004
- This pack introduces the LV monsters, monsters that appear to evolve, turning into a different monster with a higher level by tributing them after a certain condition has been fulfilled. It is also the first TCG pack that is not a combination of two OCG packs. It also introduces a new rarity, Ultimate Rare, which gives the card an "embossed" feeling on the image, attribute, name, and level as well as being the first pack to not include Secret Rares. It is the first English set to include EN in front of the card identification numbers. The Cover Card is "Horus The Black Flame Dragon LV8".
- Rise of Destiny (RDS) - November 24, 2004
- This pack continues support for LV monsters, and various monsters of each element. This series was also printed in a special edition box, which contains three booster packs and one of four different special cards (Diffusion Wave-Motion, Dark Magician Girl, Judgement of Anubis, and Vampire Lord). The Cover Card is "The Creator".
- Flaming Eternity (FET) - March 3, 2005
- This booster contains a high number of Beast monsters and Fusion support cards. The Cover Card is "Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys".
Yu-Gi-Oh! GX
- The Lost Millennium (TLM) - June 1, 2005
- This set is the first booster pack of the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX series. It introduces Elemental Heroes and Ancient Gears. It also had a special edition box, containing three packs and one of four special cards (Invader of Darkness, Chaos Emperor Dragon - Envoy of the End, Mazera DeVille, and the End of Anubis). The Cover Card is "Ancient Gear Golem".
- Cybernetic Revolution (CRV) - August 6, 2005
- This set introduces the Vehicroids and the Cyber Dragon archetypes. The Cover Card is "Cyber End Dragon".
- Elemental Energy (EEN) - November 30, 2005
- This set introduces more support for Elemental Heroes, XYZ, and the Dark World Archetype. This set also included a special edition which includes three packs and one of four variant cards (Silent Swordsman LV5, Horus the Black Flame Dragon LV8, The Creator, and Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys). The Cover Card is "Elemental Hero Shining Flare Wingman".
- Shadow of Infinity (SOI) - February 18, 2006
- This set includes the three Sacred Beasts from Yu-Gi-Oh GX (Uria, Lord of Searing Flames, Hamon, lord of Striking Thunder, and Raviel, Lord of Phantasms), as well as support for the Cyber Dragon and Ancient Gear archetypes. This set was also released in a special edition box that included three Shadow of Infinity packs and one of four variant cards (Riryoku, Acid Trap Hole, Mesmeric Control, or Windstorm of Etaqua). The Cover Card is "Raviel, Lord of Phantasms".
- Enemy of Justice (EOJ) - May 17, 2006
- This pack introduces the Destiny Heroes and contains more support for Fairy type monsters and Elemental Heroes. The Cover Card is "Elemental Hero Shining Phoenix Enforcer".
- Power of the Duelist (POTD) - August 16, 2006
- This set introduces the Neos and Alien archetypes. The Cover Card is "Elemental Hero Dark Neos".
- Cyberdark Impact (CDIP) - November 15, 2006
- This set introduces the Cyberdark monsters, as well as various dueling strategies. The Cover Card is "Cyberdark Dragon".
- Strike of Neos (STON) - February 28, 2007
- This set introduces The Six Samurai archetype, as well as more support for the Neo-Spacians and Dark World monsters. Also, Secret Rare cards return in this pack. The Cover Card is "Elemental Hero Air Neos".
- Force of the Breaker (FOTB) - May 16, 2007
- This pack introduces the Crystal Beast and Volcanic archetypes. The Cover Card is "Volcanic Doomfire".
- Tactical Evolution (TAEV) - August 15, 2007
- Tactical Evolution introduces a new rarity to the game–Ghost Rare–which includes multi-colored name text and image, an alternate version of an Ultra Rare available in the set. This set introduces Gemini monsters and also reintroduces Short-Print Commons. The Cover Card is "Rainbow Dragon".
- Gladiator's Assault (GLAS) - November 14, 2007
- This set introduces Gladiator Beasts and includes more support for the Six Samurai, and Alien archetypes and Gemini monsters. The Cover Card is "Elemental Hero Chaos Neos".
- Phantom Darkness (PTDN) - February 13, 2008
- While the Japanese set contains 80 cards, the English set contains 100 cards (the largest set since Ancient Sanctuary). Also, this booster pack introduces the staple of having all the first 80 cards in both Japanese and English editions of the packs, with 10 English-only cards (numbered 0 and 81–89) and 10 formerly Japan only cards (numbered 91–99). The Cover Card is "Yubel - The Ultimate Nightmare".
- Light of Destruction (LODT) - May 13, 2008
- This set introduces the Lightsworn and Arcana Force archetypes, and includes support for multiple archetypes. The Cover Card is "Honest".
Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's
- The Duelist Genesis (TDGS) - 2 September 2008
- This set is the first set in the Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's series. It introduces Synchro Monsters, and a new type of monster, Psychic-Type monsters. From this booster onward, one could get a Rare card and another card more rare than a Rare. The first staple synchro monsters; Stardust Dragon and Red Dragon Archfiend were released in this set. The Cover Card is "Stardust Dragon".
- Crossroads of Chaos (CSOC) - 18 November 2008
- The second booster pack in the 5Ds series. Crossroads of Chaos features cards from the rose archetype such as the powerful synchro monster, Splendid Rose. The Cover Card is "Black Rose Dragon".
- Crimson Crisis (CRMS) - 3 March 2009
- The third booster pack in the 5Ds series. Crimson Crisis features a new archetype of monsters known as Blackwing and new support for existing archetypes too. Some Synchro monsters have upgraded forms of themselves known as "Assault Mode" (formed by using the card "Assault Mode Activate"). Most Assault Mode monsters have higher attack and defense than their respective synchros and all have superior effects as well. This is the first Yu-Gi-Oh set released by Konami, the current manufacturer of the Yu-Gi-Oh trading card game. The Cover Card is "Red Dragon Archfiend - Assault Mode".
- Raging Battle (RGBT) - 12 May 2009
- The fourth booster pack in the Yugioh 5Ds series. Raging Battle provides further support for the popular Blackwing and Morphtronic archetypes and introduces the Koa'ki Meiru archetype as well as the Earthbound Immortal archetype. The two Earthbound Immortal monsters in this pack are Aslla Piscu and Ccapac Apu. The cover card of the pack is "Power Tool Dragon".
- Ancient Prophecy (ANPR) - September 1, 2009
- The fifth pack in the Yugioh 5Ds series features a new 5Ds dragon, Ancient Fairy Dragon, which is also the cover card. This booster pack also introduces new cards used by Luna (Ancient Fairy Dragon being one of them). Flamevell and X-Saber monsters make their booster pack debuts. There is also more support for the Blackwing, Koa'ki Meiru, and two new Earthbound Immortals: Cusillu and Chacu Challhua. The Cover Card is "Ancient Fairy Dragon".
- Stardust Overdrive (SOVR) - November 17, 2009
- The sixth pack in the Yugioh 5Ds series features Majestic Star Dragon, which is also the cover card. This booster introduces the first ever Insect Archetype, the Spiders, along with the new "Reptilianne" and "Djinn of Ritual" archetypes as well as three Earthbound Immortals: Ccarayhua, Uru and Wiraqocha Rasca. A number of the cards included work with the Lord of the Magicians and Warrior's Strike Structure Deck. It also includes many new support cards for Gemini Monsters as well as for Ritual Monsters and Ritual Spell Cards. The Cover Card is "Majestic Star Dragon".
- Absolute Powerforce (ABPF) - February 16, 2010
- The seventh pack in the Yugioh 5Ds series features Majestic Red Dragon, which is also the cover card. It introduces the Cycler and Inca Archetypes and further support for the Majestic, X-Saber/XX-Saber, Synchron, Reptilianne, Djinn of Rituals, Spiders, Cyber Dragon, Umi, Koa'ki Meiru, Earthbound Immortal and Gravekeeper's Archetypes. The Cover Card is "Majestic Red Dragon".
- The Shining Darkness (TSHD) - 11 May 2010
- The eighth pack in the Yugioh 5Ds series features a new 5Ds dragon, Black-Winged Dragon which is also the cover card. Introduces the new "Watt" Archetype and includes further support for the Blackwings, Koa'ki Meiru, Morphtronics, Infernity, Ice Barrier, Charmers, Synchrons, Archfiends, Frogs, Batterymen, Gradius, Worms, and Ally of Justice Archetype.
- Duelist Revolution (DREV) - August 17, 2010
- The ninth pack in the Yugioh 5Ds series introduces Fusion Monsters that require a Synchro Monster as their Fusion Material Monster, like its cover card, Dragon Knight Draco-Equiste. It also introduces the Scrap Archetype and provides further support for the Watt, Naturia, and Amazoness Archetypes and the prized Pot of Duality.
- Starstrike Blast (STBL) - November 16, 2010
- The tenth pack in the Yugioh 5Ds series features Jack and Yusei's new trump cards, Red Nova Dragon and its cover card, Shooting Star Dragon, introduces the new "Karakuri" archetype and includes further support for the "Scrap", "Archfiend", "Watt", "Naturia", "Blackwing", "Ice Barrier", "Synchron", "Koa'ki Meiru", "Skull Servant", "Gaia Knight", and "Monarch" archetypes.
- Storm of Ragnarok (STOR) - February 8, 2011
- The eleventh pack in the Yugioh 5Ds series features Odin, Father of the Aesir as its cover card, that is part of the newly introduced "Nordic" archetype and its sub-archetypes "Aesir", "Alfar" and "Ascendant". Also introduces the "Legendary Six Samurai" and "Symphonic Warriors" archetypes, and includes further support for the "Scrap", "Karakuri", "Blackwing", "Six Samurai", "Mist Valley", "Watt" and "Vylon" cards.
- Extreme Victory (EXVC) - May 10, 2011
- The twelfth and final pack in the Yugioh 5Ds series features Junk Berserker as its cover card. It also includes Leo's trump card Life Stream Dragon, and introduces the "T.G." and "Meklords" archetypes, along new support for "Junk", "Resonators", "Blackwings", "Morphtronics", "The Six Samurai", "Karakuri", "Scrap", Gladiator Beasts", "Frogs", "Gishki", "Worms", and Psychic-Type monsters. In TCG, this sets introduced the prized Tour Guide from the Underworld, which can be considered one of the first xyz supports.
Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL
- Generation Force (GENF) - August 16, 2011
- The first pack in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal series is also the first including new, Black Bordered XYZ monsters like its cover card, Number 17: Leviathan Dragon. Introducing the "Wind-Up" and "Crashbug" archetypes, it also includes support for "Gusto", "Gishki", "Laval", "Gem-Knight"/"Gem", "Hero", "Vylon", "Number" and "Penguin" archetypes as well as Psychic-Type monsters.
- Photon Shockwave (PHSW) - November 15, 2011
- The second pack in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal series. Its cover card is the XYZ stopping Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon which was released previously as one of the two second wave 2011 Collector's Tins on November 1st 2011. This set introduces the "Photon" and "Evol" archetypes. The "Evol" archetype has three sub-archetypes "Evolzar", "Evolsaur" and "Evoltile". It also includes support for the "Wind-up", "Gem-Knight/Gem", "Infernity" and "Junk" archetypes as well as "Gishki" monsters.
- Order of Chaos (ORCS) - January 24, 2012
- The third pack in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal series. This set introduces a new Chaos XYZ Monster, "Number C39: Utopia Ray," as well as the "Gagaga," "Gogogo," "Armor Ninja," and "Inzektor" Archetypes. Includes further support for the "Ninja," "Wind-Up," "Photon," "Charmer," "Number," "Evol," "Archfiend," "Reactor," "Koala," "X-Saber," and "Mist Valley" archetypes.
- Galactic Overlord (GAOV) - May 8, 2012
- The fourth pack in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal series. The cover card is Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon. This set introduces the "Bounzer", "Butterspy" and "Hieratic" archetypes. It also includes support for the "Inzektor," "Photon," "Gagaga," "Evol," and "Watt" archetypes. Popular cards of the set are "Cardcar D", "Photon Strike Bounzer" and "Number 11: Big Eye".
- Return Of the Duelist (REDU) - August 24, 2012
- The fifth pack in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal series. The cover card is Heroic Champion - Excalibur. This set introduces the Prophecy, "Geargia" and "Maldoche" archetypes and includes support for the "Crystal Beast" archetype.
- Abyss Rising (ABYR) - November 9, 2012
- The sixth pack in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal Series. The cover card is Number C32: Shark Drake Veiss. This set introduces the "Mermail" archetype as well as providing further support for the "Prophecy", "Maldoche" and "Penguin" archetypes.
- Cosmo Blazer (CBLZ) - January 25, 2013
- The seventh pack in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal series. The cover card is Number 92: Heart-eartH Dragon. This set introduces the "Fire Fist", "Fire Formation" & "Haze" archetypes as well as support for the "Heraldic Beast", "Prophecy" & "Duston" archetypes. Popular cards of this set are "Fire Fist - Bear", the trap card "Breakthrough Skill" and "Mermail Abyssteus".
- Lord of the Tachyon Galaxy (LTGY) - May 17, 2013
- The eighth pack in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal series. The cover card is Number 107: Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon. This set contains support and new members for the "Gagaga", "Shark", "Harpie", "Fairy", "Number", "Madolche", "Mermail", "Prophecy", "Fire Fist" Archetypes, and introduces the "Dragon Ruler", "Battlin' Boxer" and "Mecha Phantom Beast" Archetypes. The most prized cards of the set is the ace monster of Mecha Phantom Beast, the Xyz monster Dracossack and the new Spellbook card, Spellbook of Judgment.
Judgment of the Light (JOTL) - August 9, 2013
- The ninth pack in the Yu-Gi-Oh Zexal series The cover card is Number C39 Utopia Ray Victory. This set contains support and new members for the "Shark" "Photon" "Number" "Number C" "Prophecy" "Archfiend" "Fire Fist" "Mecha Phantom Beast" "Duston" "Trap Hole" "Umbral Horror" "Super Defense Robo" "Star Seraph" "Bujin" "Traptrix" It also brings back Synchro Monsters. Also it contain 100 cards for the entire set. Judgment of the Light has some difference in TCG from the previous sets. Is the first set since Phantom Darkness where the ghost rare isn't the cover card, and first since Gladiator Assault where a Super rare can be an Ultimate rare. Also, this set has 5 Ultimate rares instead 10.
Shadow Specters (SHSP) - November 8, 2013
- The tenth pack in the Yu-Gi-Oh Zexal series. The cover card is Number C96 Dark Storm. This set contains support and new members for the "Druids" "Bujin" "Gagaga" "Battlin Boxer" "Vampire" "Mecha Phantom Beast" "Spirit" "Monarch" "Number" cards It also introduces new card types like "Malicevorous" "Ghostrick" arch type cards, Also it contains 100 cards for the entire set.
Legacy of the Valiant (LVAL) - January 24, 2014
- The eleventh pack in the Yu-Gi-Oh Zexal series. The cover card is Number C101 Silent Honor DARK. It introduces the "Sylvan" and "Gorgonic" archetypes to the OCG/TCG. Contains more members and support for the "Bujin", "Chronomaly", "Dododo", "Gagaga", "Gogogo", "Ghostrick", "Gravekeeper's", "Monarch", "Number", "Forest", "Rank-Up-Magic", "Plant Princess" and "Zubaba" archetypes and series. The OCG version also contains more members and support for the "Heraldic Beast" archetype. The TCG version contains more members and support for the "Noble Knight" and "Rose" archetypes. The most prized cards of the set are two Rank 4 Xyz monsters; Number 101 Silent Honor ARK and Evilswarm Exciton Knight.
Primal Origin (PRIO) - May 16, 2014
- The twelfth and final pack in the Yu-Gi-Oh Zexal series. The cover card is Number 62 Galaxy-Eyes Prime Photon Dragon. This set introduces the "Artifact" archetype to the OCG/TCG. It also contains more members and support for the "Ancient Gear","Attribute Knight", "Battlin' Boxer", "Bujin", "Dark World", "Duston", "Evol", "Galaxy", "Ghostrick", "Gladiator Beast", "Gusto", "Hazy Flame", "Koa'ki Meiru", "Madolche", "Mecha Phantom Beast", Monarch", "Number", "Number C", "Penguin", "Photon", "Rank-Up-Magic", "Scrap", "Shark", "Sylvan", "Traptrix", and "Umbral Horror" archetypes and series. The OCG version includes further support and members of the "Dododo", "Gagaga", "Gogogo" and "Galaxy-Eyes Tachyon Dragon" archetype, while the TCG version includes further support and members of the "Noble Knight" archetype.
Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V
Duelist Alliance (DUEA) - August 15, 2014
- The first pack in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V series. It introduces Pendulum Monsters, and a new type of monster, Wyrm-Type monsters. The cover card is Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon. The archetypes introduced into this set include the "Melodious", "Performapal", "Shaddoll", "Superheavy Samurai", "tellarknight", and the "Yang Zing". The OCG version contains members of the "Djinn", "Heroic Challenger", "Number", and "Star Seraph" archetypes, the Korean version introduces the "Elder God", "Great Old God", and "Outer God" archetypes, while the TCG version introduces the "U.A." (Ultra Athlete) and "Burning Abyss", along with new support for the "Lightsworn" series. The most prized cards from the set are the Xyz Monsters "Dante, Traveler of the Burning Abyss", "Castel, the Skyblaster Musketeer" and the Shaddoll Fusion Monsters "El Shaddoll Winda" and "El Shaddoll Construct". Other cards include "Satellarknight Deneb", "Sinister Shadow Games" and "Yang Zing Path".
The New Challengers (NECH) - November 7, 2014
- The second pack in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V series. The cover card is Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon. Introduces the "Deskbot", "Fluffal" and "Qli" archetypes. The OCG version includes members for the "Elemental HERO", "Gagaga", "Ghostrick" and "Mecha Phantom Beast" archetypes, the Korean version includes a new member for the "Outer God" archetype, while the TCG version includes support for the "Burning Abyss" and "U.A." archetypes. Prized cards include "Virgil, Rockstar of the Burning Abyss", "Qliphort Disk", "Qliphort Scout", "Rescue Hamster", "Zaborg the Mega Monarch" and "Denko Sekka".
Secrets of Eternity (SECE) - January 16, 2015
- The third pack in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V series. The cover card is Rune-Eyes Pendulum Dragon. The set introduces the "Infernoid" and "Raidraptor" archetypes while containing new members and support for the "Constellar", "Deskbot", "Dragunity", "Gem-Knight", "Jinzo", "Koaki Meiru", "Monarch", "Morphtronic", "Nekroz", "Performapal", "Qli", "Shaddoll", "Ritual Beast", "Superheavy Samurai", "tellarknight", "Volcanics", "Wind-Up", "X-Saber" and "Yosenju" archetypes. The OCG Version contains new support for the "Crystal Beast", "Number" and "Symphonic Warrior" archetypes, while the TCG version contains more members for the "Burning Abyss" and "U.A." archetypes. The most sought after cards from this set include "Qliphort Monolith", "Qliphort Stealth", "Infernoid Harmadik", "Nekroz of Gungnir" and "Soul Transition".
Crossed Souls (CROS) - May 15, 2015
- The fourth pack in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V series. The cover card is Clear Wing Synchro Dragon. This set introduces the "Zefra" archetype and also includes support for the "Fluffal", "Infernoid", "Madolche", "Melodious", "Nekroz", "Performapal", "Raidraptor", "Ritual Beast", "Superheavy Samurai", "Shaddoll","Tellarknight", "Yang Zing", and "Yosenju" archetypes. The OCG packs contains additional support for the "Atlantean", "Cyber Dragon", "Fire King" and "Monarch" archetypes, while the TCG contains more support for the "Burning Abyss" and "U.A." archetypes. The most sought after cards in the set include "Tellarknight Ptolmaeus", "Clear Wing Synchro Dragon", "Galaxy Cyclone", "El Shadoll Anoyatyllis", "Ghost Ogre and Snow Rabbit" and "Galaxy Cyclone"
Clash of Rebellions (CORE) - August 7, 2015
- The fifth pack in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V series. The cover card is Odd-Eyes Rebellion Dragon. The archetypes introduced into this set include the "Aroma", "Igknight" and the "Performage", whilst including additional support for the "Red-Eyes", "Magician", "Performapal", "Odd-Eyes", "Fluffal", "Raidraptor", "Melodious", "Gem-Knight", "D/D", "Infernoid", "Toon" and "Archfiend" archetypes. The OCG version contains new members for the "Aether/Empowered Warrior", "Geargia" and "Lightsworn" archetypes, while the TCG version introduces the "Kozmo" and "Kaiju" archetypes. The Korean version introduces the "Burgesstoma" series. Sought after cards in the set include "Luster Pendulum, the Dracoslayer", "Red-Eyes Flare Metal Dragon", "Kozmo Farmgirl", "Odd-Eyes Rebellion Dragon", "The Black Stone of Legend", "Igknight Templar", "Ignister Prominence, the Blasting Dracoslayer" and "Chicken Game".
Dimension of Chaos (DOCS) - November 6, 2015
- The sixth pack in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V series. The cover card is Scarlight Red Dragon Archfiend. Both the "Majespecter" and the "Greydle" archetypes are introduced into this set and providing new support for the "Black Luster Soldier" series. This set also includes new support for the "Blackwing", "D/D", "Deskbot", "Frightfur", "Gaia The Fierce Knight", "Igknight", "Odd-Eyes", "Performage", "Performapal", "Raidraptor" and "Superheavy Samurai" archetypes respectively. The OCG version contains additional cards for the "Artifact", "Bujin", "Sylvan", "Symphonic Warrior" and "Traptrix" archetypes, while the TCG set provides more support for the "Kozmo" and "Kaiju" archetypes and the Korean set introduces more members of the "Burgesstoma" series. Sought after cards in the set include "Scarlight Red Dragon Archfiend", "Archfiend Eccentrick", "Kozmo Dark Destroyer", "Blazing Mirror Force", "Majester Paladin the Ascending Dracoslayer", and "Majespecter Raccoon- Bunbuku".
Breakers of Shadow (BOSH) - January 15, 2016
- The seventh pack in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V series. The cover card is Enlightenment Paladin. This set introduces the "Dinomist" and "Shiranui" archetypes and provide support for the "Buster Blader" series via the "Destruction Sword" archetype. Additional support for the "Blackwing", "Deskbot", "Dracoslayer", "Magician", 'Majespecter", "Melodious", "Ninja", "Odd-Eyes", "Performapal", "Speedroid","Superheavy Samurai", "Toon" and "Goyo" archetypes is also included for this set. The TCG version of this set includes new support for the "Kozmo" and "Kaiju" archetypes. The sought after cards in this set include "Cyber Dragon Infinity", "Traptrix Rafflesia", "Twin Twister", "Performapal Pendulum Sorcerer", and "Solemn Strike".
Shining Victories (SHVI) - May 6, 2016
- The eighth pack in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V series. The cover card is Crystal Wing Synchro Dragon. This set introduces the "Lunalight", "Amorphage" and "Digital Bug" series and includes new Synchro support for the iconic "Blue-Eyes" series. The set also provides new cards for the "Performapal", "Odd-Eyes", "Melodious", "Raidraptor", "Speedroid", "Blackwing", "Dinomist" and "Toon" archetypes. Sought after cards in the set include "Crystal Wing Synchro Dragon", "Fire King Island", "Blue-Eyes Twin Burst Dragon", and "Sage with Eyes of Blue".
The Dark Illusion (TDIL) - August 5, 2016
- The ninth pack in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V series. The cover card is Nirvana High Paladin. This set introduces the "Metalfoe" and "Triamid" archetypes whilst providing new Xyz support for the "Dark Magician" series. This set also includes new support for the "Performapal", "Magician", "D/D", "Blackwing", "Red", "Dracoslayer", "Dinomist", "Lunalight" and "Frightfur" archetypes respectively. The TCG version of the set introduces the "SPYRAL" archetype. Sought after cards include "Pot of Desires", "The Hidden City", "Coral Dragon", "Floodgate Traphole", and "Cosmic Cyclone"
Invasion: Vengeance (INOV) - November 4, 2016
- The tenth pack in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V series. The cover card is Starve Venom Fusion Dragon. Introduces the "Predator Plant", "Chemical Beast" and "Crystron" archetypes. This set also includes new support for the "Cipher", "PSY-Frame", "Greydle", "Aroma", "Cyber Angel", "Cardian", "Magician", "Red-Eyes" and "Igknight" archetypes respectively.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Hidden Arsenal
Hidden Arsenal is a booster pack series that brought to the west cards from the Duel Terminal arcade machine series, previously available only in Japan. Each pack contains one Secret Rare and four Super Rares.
Hidden Arsenal 1 (HA01) - November 10, 2009
- This is the 1st Hidden Arsenal set. The cover monster is Brionac, Dragon of the Ice Barrier. This set includes cards from the OCG Duel Terminal 1. It is the first series of Hidden Arsenal. It introduces the "Ice Barrier", "Mist Valley" and "Worm" Archetypes to the TCG as well as further support for the "Ally of Justice", "Neos", "Kuriboh", "Cyber Dragon", "Flamvell" and "X-Saber" cards. Prized cards include "Ally of Justice Catastor", "Mist Wurm" and the cover card "Brionac, Dragon of the Ice Barrier".
Hidden Arsenal 2 (HA02) - July 20, 2010
- This is the 2nd Hidden Arsenal set. The cover monster is Dewloren, Tiger King of the Ice Barrier. The set introduces the "Naturia", "Jurrac", and "Fabled" archetypes to the TCG as well as further support for the "Genex", "Ice Barrier", "Mist Valley", "Flamvell", "Ally of Justice" and "Worm" archetypes. The cover card "Dewloren, Tiger King of the Ice Barrier".
Hidden Arsenal 3 (HA03) - December 7, 2010
- This is the 3rd Hidden Arsenal set. The cover monster is Dragunity Knight - Gae Bulg. This set introduces the "R-Genex", "Dragunity" and "Dragunity Knight" Archetypes to the TCG as well as further support for the "Ice Barrier", "Naturia", "Fabled", "Jurrac", "Ally of Justice" and "Worm" cards. The most prized cards are "Ally of Justice Decisive Armor", "Naturia Barkion", "Locomotion R-Genex" and "Gungnir, Dragon of the Ice Barrier".
Hidden Arsenal 4: Trishula's Triumph (HA04) - April 19, 2011
- This is the 4th Hidden Arsenal set. The cover monster is Trishula, Dragon of the Ice Barrier. The "Genex Ally", "The Fabled" and "Neo Flamvell" archetypes are introduced into this set while featuring new support for "Naturia", "Dragunity", "Jurrac" and "Ice Barrier" archetypes. Prized cards include "Genex Ally Birdman", "Naturia Landoise"and the cover card "Trishula, Dragon of the Ice Barrier".
Hidden Arsenal 5: Steelswarm Invasion (HA05) - December 6, 2011
- This is the 5th Hidden Arsenal set. The cover monster is Steelswarm Caucastag. The set introduces a new era of archetypes, including "Gem-Knight", "Laval", "Vylon", "Gishki", "Gusto" and "Steelswarm".
Hidden Arsenal 6: Omega Xyz (HA06) - July 24, 2012
- This is the 6th Hidden Arsenal set. The cover monster is Vylon Omega. The set introduces the new Xyz Monsters and their game mechanic as well as further support for "Vylon", "Laval", "Gem-Knight", "Steelswarm", "Gishki" and "Gusto" cards. Prized cards include "Daigusto Sphreez", "Evigishki Gustkraken", "Gem-Knight Pearl", "Vylon Disigma", "Evigishki Merrowgeist" and "Daigusto Phoenix".
Hidden Arsenal 7: Knight of Stars (HA07) - April 26, 2013
- This is the 7th and final Hidden Arsenal set. The cover monster is Evilswarm Ouroboros. The set introduces the "Constellar" archetype that mostly focuses on Xyz Summons, and "Lswarm" archetype, who focuses on Summoning Rank 4 "Evilswarm" Xyz Monsters. The set also features further support for "Laval", "Gem-Knight", "Gishki" and "Gusto" cards. The best cards from the set are "Evilswarm Ophion", "Constellar Pleiades", "Gishki Zielgigas", "Constellar Ptolemy M7", "Daigusto Emeral" and "Lavalval Chain".
Yu-Gi-Oh! Special Packs
The following sets follows the style of the Hidden Arsenal packs in terms of rarity distribution and set size.
Number Hunters (NUMH) - July 12, 2013
- This set contains 60 cards. The cover cards are Number 54: Lion Heart, Number 63: Shamoji Soldier and Night Papilloperative. The set introduces new Xyz Monsters used in the ZEXAL series, including members of the "Number" archetype and new support for the "Chronomaly", "Gimmick Puppet", "Heroic Challenger", "Butterspy" archetypes.
Dragons of Legend (DRLG) - April 25, 2014
- This set includes dozens of famous cards from the first four Yu-Gi-Oh! TV series (DM, GX, 5D's and ZEXAL) that had not been previously released in the TCG. The cover card is Dark Magician Girl the Dragon Knight. The set introduces the "Legendary Dragon" and "Legendary Knight" archetypes and contains new members and support for the "Guardian", "Noble Arms", "Blackwing", "Fusion", "roid", "Number", "Number C", "Utopia", "Photon", "Galaxy", "Rank-Up-Magic", "Hand", "Dark Magician", "Winged Kuriboh" and "Stardust" archetypes, as well as the "Kuri" series. There is also new support for cards of the Divine attribute.
The Secret Forces (THSF) - February 13, 2015
- This set introduces 3 new archetypes into the game. The "Nekroz" utilize Ritual Summoning tactics that are wearing armor modeled after deceased monsters. The "Nekroz" monsters are based on monsters from Duel Terminal archetypes, such as "Ice Barrier", "Gishki", "Mist Valley", "Ally of Justice", and "Fabled" while the Ritual Monsters are counterparts of existing Synchro monsters. The "Ritual Beast" emphasizes Contact Fusion, by banishing the Psychic-Type "Ritual Beast Tamers" and the "Spiritual Beasts" you control and are based on what remains of the "Gusto" archetype. Finally, the "Yosenju" focus on Pendulum Summoning mechanics and are based on yōkai from Japanese mythology and folklore, especially the Kamaitachi. This set also includes reprints of Ritual-based support cards, such as "Preparation of Rites" and "Manju of the Ten Thousand Hands".
World Superstars (WSUP) - April 17, 2015
- This set releases previously OCG exclusive cards into the TCG as well as reprinting World Championship Match winner prize cards; "Legendary Dragon of White" and "Legendary Magician of Black". This 52 card set includes support for the "Battlin' Boxer", "Chronomaly", "Dododo", "Gagaga", "Galaxy", "Ghostrick", "Gogogo", "HERO", "Heraldic", "Heroic Challenger", "Mecha Phantom Beast", "Number" and "Star Seraph" archetypes. This set is also noticeable for featuring Prismatic Secret Rare rarity, a rarity that was only previously seen in early TCG video game promos.
Dragons of Legend 2 (DRL2) - July 17, 2015
- This set continues from its predecessor and introduces previously unreleased cards from the Yu-Gi-Oh! DM, GX and ARC-V series to the TCG. The cover cards are Lord of the Red, Mirror Force Dragon and Mimicat. The set introduces both the "Prediction Princess" and "Aquaactress" archetypes and includes new support for the "Legendary Dragon", "Legendary Knight", "Red-Eyes" and "Toon" archetypes.
High-Speed Riders (HSRD) - October 2, 2015
- This set emphasizes on Synchro Summoning and is based on cards used by characters from the Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V series. This set is also noticeable for introducing new set ratios, where players are now guaranteed a holographic card in every pack. Ultra Rares are now exist in a 1:6 ratio while Secret Rares are 1:12. The set introduces both the "Speedroid" and "PSY-Frame" archetypes into the game while including new support for the "Resonator", "Red Dragon Archfiend" and "Goyo" series. Similar to The Secret Forces, this set also includes reprints of previous sought after cards, such as "Emergency Teleport" and "Trishula, Dragon of the Ice Barrier".
Wing Raiders (WIRA) - February 12, 2016
- This set focuses on Xyz Summoning tactics and like its predecessor, is based on cards used by Yuto and Shay Obsidian from the Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V series. This set introduces both the "Phantom Knights" and "Super Quantum" archetypes into the game whilst providing additional support for the "Raidraptor" archetype. This set reprints popular Xyz monsters, such as "Number 101: Silent Honor ARK" and "Number 52: Diamond Crab King". The most prized cards from this set are "Raidraptor - Force Strix", "Super Quantum Red Layer" and "The Phantom Knights of Break Sword".
Millenium Pack (MIL1) - April 15, 2016
- This set prints iconic cards used by Marik during the Battle City arc in the original Yu-Gi-Oh! anime series, including "Holding Arms", "Holding Legs" and "The Winged Dragon of Ra - Immortal Phoenix". This set also includes Kaiba's iconic "Card of Demise" and retrained versions of Yugi's "Gaia the Dragon Champion" series. Alternate art versions of certain cards which have never been released into the TCG are predominant in this set.
Dragons of Legend Unleashed - August 19, 2016
- This sets introduces unreleased cards from the first five Yu-Gi-Oh! anime series (DM, GX, 5D's, ZEXAL and ARC-V).
Reprint Packs
- Dark Beginning 1 (DB1) - October 27, 2004
- This set is a reprint set consisting of cards from "Legend of Blue-Eyes White Dragon", "Metal Raiders" and "Magic Ruler". Some of the card rarities have been shuffled. Each pack contains 1 of 50 Tip cards.
- Dark Revelation 1 (DR1) - March 19, 2005
- This is a reprint set consisting of cards from "Magician's Force", "Pharaonic Guardian", "Dark Crisis" and "Legacy of Darkness". The rarities of some cards have been changed. Each pack contains 1 of 50 Tip cards.
- Dark Beginning 2 (DB2) - July 27, 2005
- Dark Revelation 2 (DR2) - October 20, 2005
- Dark Revelation 3 (DR3) - November 25, 2006
- Dark Revelation 4 (DR4) - November 14, 2007 (USA only)
- This set was only available in America as part of the "Light and Darkness power-up" pack.
- Retro Pack 1 (RP01) - July 8, 2008 (Europe only)
- Retro Pack 1 contains many classic cards from the first era of Yu-Gi-Oh!. Chase cards include Raigeki, Amazoness Chain Master, Blast Sphere, Upstart Goblin and Cyber Harpie Lady.
- Retro Pack 2 (RP02) - July 28, 2009 (Europe only)
- Retro Pack 2 contained a different variety of powerful cards and cards from the Yu-Gi-Oh! anime with shuffled rarities. Chase cards include Blue-Eyes Shining Dragon, Harpie's Pet Dragon and Dragon Master Knight.
- Dark Legends (DLG1) - November 21, 2008
- Gold Series (GLD1) - April 2, 2008
- Gold Series 2009 (GLD2) - May 27, 2009
- Gold Series 3 (GLD3) - June 23, 2010
- Legendary Collection (LC01) - October 5, 2010
- Gold Series 4 Pyramids Edition (GLD4) - July 1, 2011
- Legendary Collection 2 The Duel Academy Years (LC02) - October 4, 2011
- Ra Yellow Mega-Pack (RYMP) - February 8, 2012
- Gold Series Haunted Mine (GLD5) - June 12, 2012
- Legendary Collection 3 Yugi's World (LC03) - September 28 (Europe), October 2 (North America)
- Legendary Collection 4 Joey's World (LC04) - October 11, 2013
- Premium Gold (PGLD) - March 28, 2014
- Legendary Collection 5D's (LC05) - October 24, 2014 (North America)
- Premium Gold 2 (PGL2) - March 20, 2015
- Yugi's Legendary Decks (YGLD) - November 13, 2015
- Premium Gold Infinite Gold (PGL3) - March 18, 2016
- Legendary Decks II - October 7, 2016
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duelist Packs
- Duelist Pack - Jaden Yuki (DP01) - February 8, 2006
- Duelist Pack - Chazz Princeton (DP02) - February 8, 2006
- Duelist Pack - Jaden Yuki 2 (DP03) - February 7, 2007
- Duelist Pack - Zane Truesdale (DP04) - April 17, 2007
- Duelist Pack - Aster Phoenix (DP05) - April 17, 2007
- Duelist Pack - Jaden Yuki 3 (DP06) - January 22, 2008
- Duelist Pack - Jesse Anderson (DP07) - January 22, 2008
- Duelist Pack - Yusei Fudo (DP08) - February 24, 2009
- Duelist Pack - Yugi Muto (DP09) - July, 2009
- Duelist Pack - Seto Kaiba (DP10) - April, 2010
- Duelist Pack - Yusei Fudo 2 (DP11) - January 26, 2010
- Duelist Pack - Yusei Fudo 3 (DP12) - January 21, 2011
- Duelist Pack - Crow Hogan (DP13) - May 31, 2011
- Duelist Pack - Yuma Tsukumo (DP12) - October 15, 2011 (OCG)
- Duelist Pack - Kite Tenjo (DP13) - November 27, 2012 (OCG)
- Duelist Pack - Yuma Tsukumo 2 (DP14) - September 21, 2013 (OCG)
- Duelist Pack - Kastle Siblings (DP15) - October 19, 2013 (OCG)
- Duelist Pack - Battle City (DP16) - June 19, 2015 (North America), December 10, 2015 (Europe)
Yu-Gi-Oh! Star Packs
Star Packs contains some of the greatest cards of the Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL series. Each pack contains 3 randomly distributed cards with 1 guaranteed Starfoil Card.
Star Pack 2013 (SP13) - March 1, 2013
- The first pack of the series. The cover card is Number 39: Utopia. The set contains cards from the first season of the Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL series, including "Goblindbergh", "Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon" and "Number 34: Terror-Byte".
Star Pack 2014 (SP14) - February 21, 2014
- The second pack of the series. The cover card is Number C39: Utopia Ray. The set contains cards from the second season of the Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL series, as well as cards from the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game's rich past, such as "Odin, Father of the Aesir" and "Thor, Lord of the Aesir".
Star Pack ARC-V (SP15) - June 12, 2015
- The third pack of the series. The cover cards are Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon, Stargazer Magician and Timegazer Magician. This set contains cards and archetypes from the first season of the Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V series, which includes "Performapal", "Melodious", "Superheavy Samurai", "Fluffal", "Raidraptor", "Constellar", "Gem-Knight" and the "X-Saber". The most chased cards in this set are "Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon", "Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon" and "Constellar Pleiades".
Tournament Packs & Participation Awards
- These special packs are issued at Tournaments, and often contain unique cards not count in any other set. 8 Tournament Packs have been released, with a new "Champion Pack" series set to succeed these packs. As of Tournament Pack 8, they are being retired.
- Tournament Pack 1st Season (TP1) - September 21, 2002
- This set contained 30 cards. It contains Mechanicalchaser, the first normal Level 4 monster with 1850 attack points in the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG.
- Tournament Pack 2nd Season (TP2) - December 21, 2002
- This pack featured Morphing Jar, and the set had 30 cards.
- Tournament Pack 3rd Season (TP3) - March 29, 2003
- This set contained 20 cards.
- Tournament Pack 4 (TP4) - November 15, 2003
- This set contained 20 cards.
- Tournament Pack 5 (TP5) - October 15, 2004
- This set contained 20 cards.
- Tournament Pack 6 (TP6) - June 1, 2005
- This set contained 20 cards.
- Tournament Pack 7 (TP7) - November 10, 2005
- This set contained 20 cards.
- Tournament Pack 8 (TP8) - April 28, 2006
- This set contained 20 cards.
Structure Decks
- Dragon´s Roar (SD1) - January 1, 2005
- This set contained 40 cards.
- Zombie Madness (SD2) - January 1, 2005
- This set contained 40 cards.
- Blaze of Destruction (SD3) - May 9, 2005
- This set contained 40 cards.
- Fury from the Deep (SD4) - May 9, 2005
- This set contained 40 cards.
- Warrior's Triumph (SD5) - October 28, 2005
- This set contained 40 cards.
- Spellcaster's Judgment (SD6) - January 18, 2006
- This set contained 40 cards.
- Invincible Fortress (SD7) - May 15, 2006
- This set contained 40 cards.
- Lord of the Storm (SD8) - July 12, 2006
- This set contained 40 cards.
- Dinosaur's Rage (SD09) - October 20, 2006
- This set contained 40 cards.
- Machine Re-Volt (SD10) - January 17, 2007
- This set contained 40 cards.
- Rise of the Dragon Lords (SDRL) - October 24, 2007
- This set contained 40 cards.
- The Dark Emperor (SDDE) - April 2, 2008
- This set contained 40 cards.
- Zombie World (SDZW) - October 21, 2008
- This set contained 40 cards.
- Spellcaster's Command (SDSC) - March 31, 2009
- This set contained 40 cards.
- Warriors' Strike (SDWS) - October 27, 2009
- This set contained 40 cards.
- Machina Mayhem (SDMM) - February 19, 2010
- This set contained 40 cards.
- Marik (SDMM) - October 19, 2010
- This set contained 42 cards.
- Dragunity Legion (SDDL) - March 8, 2011
- This set contained 40 cards.
- Lost Sanctuary (SDLS) - June 10, 2011
- This set contained 40 cards.
- Gates of the Underworld (SDGU) - October 13, 2011
- This set contained 40 cards.
- Dragons Collide (SDDC) - February 12, 2012
- This set contained 40 cards.
- Samurai Warlords (SDWA) - June 26, 2012
- This set contained 41 cards.
- Realm of the Sea Emperor (SDRE) - October 16, 2012
- This set contained 40 cards.
- Onslaught of the Fire Kings (SDOK) - February 8, 2013
- This set contained 40 cards.
- Saga of Blue-Eyes White Dragon (SDBE) - September 13, 2013
- This set contained 41 cards.
- Cyber Dragon Revolution (SDCR) - February 6, 2014
- This set contained 42 cards.
- Realm of Light (SDLI) - June 27, 2014
- This set contained 41 cards.
- Geargia Rampage (SDGR) - October 16, 2014
- This set contained 42 cards.
- Hero Strike (SDHS) - January 30, 2015
- This set contained 45 cards.
- Synchron Extreme (SDSE) - August 28, 2015
- This set contained 44 cards.
- Master of Pendulum (SDMP) - December 4, 2015
- This set contained 43 cards.
- Emperor of Darkness (SR01) - January 29, 2016
- This set contained 42 cards.
- Rise of the True Dragons (SR02) - July 8, 2016
- This set contained 41 cards.
Champion Packs
Champion Packs succeeded Tournament Packs as the award given to participants of official Yu-Gi-Oh! tournaments. Like the Tournament packs, the sets consisted mostly of reprinted cards, therefore there was eight Champion pack sets were released before they were replaced by Turbo Packs.
Turbo Packs
Turbo packs replaced Champion packs as tournament entry prizes. Each Turbo pack set usually had one staple card in the set, in a rarity that had not been previously used in tournament packs; ultimate rares. A total of 8 Turbo packs were released before Konami announced that they are to be replaced by Astral packs.
Astral Packs
Astral Packs are given to players as prize for entering TCG tournaments. Each pack contains 3 cards (2 Commons and 1 Holographic). Each Astral Pack contains reprints of cards usually seen in competitive play, including holographic reprints of cards that are of lower rarity (usually Rare or Common). There is also a chance of obtaining an Ultimate Rare version of highly sought after cards. Each set consists of 25 cards (3 Ultimate Rares, 10 Super Rare and 12 Commons).
Astral Pack One (AP01) - November 30, 2012
- The first pack in the Astral Pack series.
Astral Pack Two (AP02) - April 19, 2013
- The second pack in the Astral Pack series.
Astral Pack Three (AP03) - September 13, 2013
- The third pack in the Astral Pack series.
Astral Pack Four (AP04) - February 7, 2014
- The fourth pack in the Astral Pack series.
Astral Pack Five (AP05) - July 25, 2014
- The fifth pack in the Astral Pack series.
Astral Pack Six (AP06) - December 12, 2014
- The sixth pack in the Astral Pack series.
Astral Pack Seven (AP07) - June 5, 2015
- The seventh pack in the Astral Pack series.
Astral Pack Eight (AP08) - October 23, 2015
- The eighth pack in the Astral Pack series.
Battle Packs
The Battle Packs are a series of special booster sets designed specifically for sealed play.
Battle Pack: Epic Dawn - May 28, 2012
- The first set in the TCG exclusive Battle Pack series. The cover cards are "Gagaga Magician", "Dark Magician of Chaos", "Ancient Gear Knight", "Gem-Knight Pearl" and "Skull Archfiend of Lightning". Each of the cards included in the set was specifically selected to enhance the experience of sealed pack play. All Rare cards in the set have a glossy white or glossy black card title, similar to Duelist League Rare cards, rather than the usual silver holofoil and also introduces a new rarity, Starfoil Rare.
Battle Pack 2: War of the Giants - June 28, 2013
- The second set in the Battle Pack series. The cover cards are the three Egyptian God cards: "Slifer the Sky Dragon", "Obelisk the Tormentor" and "The Winged Dragon of Ra". This set focuses on High-Leveled Monsters while being designed with sealed play in mind. This set introduces a unique rarity, Mosaic Rare.
Battle Pack 2: War of the Giants - Round 2 - January 17, 2014
- The third set in the Battle Pack series. The set is designed specifically to be used in combination with Battle Pack 2 to create a specialized Draft environment.
Battle Pack 3: Monster League - August 1, 2014
- The fourth set in the Battle Pack series. It is the first Battle Pack to introduce brand-new cards to the game. The set introduces another new rarity, Shatterfoil Rare. Xyz Monsters also return after being absent in Battle Pack 2, but are Shatterfoil rarity only.
Sets available in OCG
- Series 1: The original series. These "sets" (Since Booster Series are not sold as a pack, rather, they are sold via vending machines) feature the original layout that can be noticed by the lack of card number, and very wide box displaying attack/defense strength, and the lack of "Eye of Anubis" on lower right corner. Also, different types of Spell/Trap are not distinguished, rather, they are simply stated in the text (i.e. "Put this card into Graveyard after activation" on Normal Spells.
- Starter Box
- Volume 1
- Volume 2
- Volume 3
- Volume 4
- Volume 5
- Volume 6
- Volume 7
- Booster 1
- Booster 2
- Booster 3
- Booster 4
- Booster 5
- Booster 6
- Booster 7
- Booster R1
- Booster R2
- Booster R3
- Reprint Series 1: This series contains a selection of cards from Starter Box, Vol. 1 to Vol. 7, and the Booster Series in Series 2 card layout.
- Legend of Blue Eyes White Dragon (LB)
- Phantom God (PG)
- Revival of Black Demon's Dragon (RB)
- Metal Raiders (ME)
- Booster Chronicle (BC)
- Series 2: The 2nd Series. Main change from Series 1 include the "New Expert Rule", use of icons on Spell/Trap cards, and a new layout that feature set numbers, a smaller box display the attack and defense strength, and the "Eye of Anubis" on lower right corner.
- Magic Ruler (MR)
- Pharaoh's Servant (PS)
- Curse of Anubis (CA)
- Thousand Eyes Bible (TB)
- Spell of Mask (SM)
- Labyrinth of Nightmare (LN)
- Struggle of Chaos (SC)
- Mythological Age (MA)
- Pharaonic Guardian (PH)
- Reprint Series 2: The Duelist Legacy sets contain a selection of cards from the Series 1 reprint sets and Series 2 sets with Series 3 layout.
- Duelist Legacy 1 (DL1)
- Duelist Legacy 2 (DL2)
- Duelist Legacy 3 (DL3)
- Duelist Legacy 4 (DL4)
- Duelist Legacy 5 (DL5)
- Series 3: These cards have numerical set-identifiers, rather than alphabetical. The major change from Series 2 to Series 3 is the numbering system (From 2-letter abbreviation to simply 30x) and a "World Standard" layout that make OCG and TCG cards looks the same on the front (Outside of language, that is).
- The New Ruler (301)
- Descent of Union (302)
- Champion of Black Magicians (303)
- Power of the Guardians (304)
- Threat of the Demon World (305)
- Controller of Chaos (306)
- Invader of Darkness (307)
- Sanctuary of the Sky (308)
- Pharaoh's Inheritance (309)
- Series 4: These sets feature the same "World Standard" layout featured in Series 3. The main difference being yet another changed in the numbering system to distinguish it from different region (JP for Japanese, EN for English, etc.) - partly because Series 4 sets are released "parallelly" (Not exactly parallel due to a 3-month "delay" in TCG release) in TCG, since English sets are released in a combination of 2 Japanese sets before this series.
- Soul of the Duelist (SOD-JP)
- Rise of Destiny (RDS-JP)
- Flaming Eternity (FET-JP)
- The Lost Millennium (TLM-JP)
- Cybernetic Revolution (CRV-JP)
- Elemental Energy (EEN-JP)
- Shadow of Infinity (SOI-JP)
- Enemy of Justice (EOJ-JP)
- Series 5:
- Power of the Duelist (POTD-JP)
- Cyberdark Impact (CDIP-JP)
- Strike of Neos (STON-JP)
- Force of the Breaker (FOTB-JP)
- Tactical Evolution (TAEV-JP)
- Gladiator's Assault (GLAS-JP)
- Phantom Darkness (PTDN-JP)
- Light of Destruction (LODT-JP)
- Series 6:
- The Duelist Genesis (TDGS-JP)
- Crossroads of Chaos (CSOC-JP)
- Crimson Crisis (CRMS-JP)
- Ancient Prophecy (ANPR-JP)
- Stardust Overdrive (SOVR-JP)
- Absolute Powerforce (ABPF-JP)
- The Shining Darkness (TSHD-JP)
- Series 7:
- Duelist Revolution (DREV-JP)
- Starstrike Blast (STBL-JP)
- Storm of Ragnarok (STOR-JP)
- Extreme Victory (EXVC-JP)
- Generation Force (GENF-JP)
- Photon Shockwave (PHSW-JP)
- Order of Chaos (ORCS-JP)
- Galactic Overlord (GAOV-JP)
- Series 8:
- Return of the Duelist (REDU-JP)
- Abyss Rising (ABYR-JP)
- Cosmo Blazer (CBLZ-JP)
- Lord of the Tachyon Galaxy (LTGY-JP)
- Judgment of the Light (JOTL-JP)
- Shadow Specters (SHSP-JP)
- Legacy of the Valiant (LVAL-JP)
- Primal Origins (PRIO-JP)
- Series 9:
- The Duelist Advent (DUEA-JP)
- Next Challengers (NECH-JP)
- The Secret of Evolution (SECE-JP)
- Crossover Souls (CROS-JP)
- Clash of Rebellions (CORE-JP)
- Dimension of Chaos (DOCS-JP)
- Reprints Series 3: Beginner Edition are reprints of Duelist Legacy Sets, while Expert Edition are the reprint/reissue of Series 3 and Series 4 sets.
- Beginner Edition 1 (BE1-JP)
- Expert Edition 1 (EE1-JP)
- Beginner Edition 2 (BE2-JP)
- Expert Edition 2 (EE2-JP)
- Expert Edition 3 (EE3-JP)
- Expert Edition 4 (EE4-JP)
- Beginner's Edition 1 (BE01-JP)
- Beginner's Edition 2 (BE02-JP)
References
- "Yu-Gi-Oh- Products." Yu-Gi-Oh Official Webpage. Konami, n.d. Web. 21 July 2013. <http://www.yugioh-card.com/>.