Legend of Blue-Eyes White Dragon (LOB) - March 8, 2002
The first TCG set released. Important features and concepts introduced with this set include Normal, Effect, Flip Effect and Fusion Monsters, as well as the concepts of Normal, Tribute, and Fusion Summoning. The set introduced players to Normal, Equip, and Field Spell Cards, and Normal and Continuous Trap Cards. The set introduced the "Exodia" cards, which were the first group of cards to allow for an automatic victory, to the TCG. Many of the cards have simplistic or no effects, making them useful for introducing players to the game. The cover card is "Blue-Eyes White Dragon".
Metal Raiders (MRD) - June 26, 2002
The second TCG set released. Important features and concepts introduced with this set include 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. The set included "Gate Guardian," which at the time had the highest attack of any card in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game. 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
The third TCG set released. The set is 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
The fourth TCG set released. The set is composed of 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. This set introduced "Jinzo", which was a very powerful monster that, while in play, negated the effects of all Trap cards. The cover card is "Thousand Eyes Restrict."
Labyrinth of Nightmare (LON) - March 1, 2003
The fifth TCG set released. The set is composed of the Japanese sets Labyrinth of Nightmare and Spell of Mask. This set contains the Destiny Board cards, which were the second instant victory method to be released in the English TCG, Gemini Elf, the first normal Level 4 monster with 1900 attack points, and three "Mask" cards, each with a different Spell/Trap effect. Labyrinth of Nightmare would be the last set to use the classic Konami logo on the packaging. The cover card is "Mask of Restrict".
Legacy of Darkness (LOD) - June 6, 2003
The sixth TCG set released. The set is composed of the Japanese sets Struggle of Chaos and Mythological Age. This set introduces "Spirit" cards and contains many Warrior, Dragon, and Fiend support cards. The card "Last Turn" was introduced in this pack. The card 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
The seventh TCG set released. The set is composed of the Japanese sets Pharaonic Guardian and The New Ruler. This set 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
The eighth TCG set released. The set 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. The set includes major support for Spellcaster-type monsters, the Spell Counter, 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
The ninth TCG set released. The set is composed of the Japanese sets Power of the Guardians and Threat from the Demon World. This set revolves around Fiend-type monsters and contains two new types of Monster cards, Guardian cards, which are monsters each require a specific Equip Spell to be summoned, and 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
The tenth TCG set released. The set is composed of the Japanese sets Controller of Chaos and Invader of Darkness. This set contains a variety of powerful cards for many different types, including Dinosaur, Insect, Sea Serpent, and Beast. The set 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. IOC 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
The 11th TCG set released. The set includes support for Fairy-type monsters, as well as support for Normal Monsters and more Continuous Spell and Trap cards. This 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
The 12th TCG set released. The set was the first to go in a new direction in terms of content for collectors, due to it being first TCG pack that is not a combination of two OCG packs. The number of cards in the pack were much smaller than previous sets. This trend would continue through the years with some sets that came after this one. This set 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. The set introduced 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. Soul of the Duelist 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
The 13th TCG set released. The set continues to provide support for LV monsters and various monsters of each element. This set was 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
The 14th TCG set released, and the last set to be released in the original Yu-Gi-Oh! era. The set contains a high number of Beast monsters and Fusion support cards. The cover card is "Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys".
The Lost Millennium (TLM) - June 1, 2005
The first booster pack of the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX series and the 15th TCG set released. The set introduces Elemental Heroes and Ancient Gears. This set 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
The second booster pack of the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX series and the 16th TCG set released. The set introduces the Vehicroids and the Cyber Dragon archetypes. The cover card is "Cyber End Dragon".
Elemental Energy (EEN) - November 30, 2005
The third booster pack of the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX series and the 17th TCG set released. The set introduces more support for Elemental Heroes, XYZ, and the Dark World Archetype. This set 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
The fourth booster pack of the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX series and the 18th TCG set released. The 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
The fifth booster pack of the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX series and the 19th TCG set released. The set 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
The sixth booster pack of the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX series and the 20th TCG set released. The set introduces the Neos and Alien archetypes. The cover card is "Elemental Hero Dark Neos".
Cyberdark Impact (CDIP) - November 15, 2006
The seventh booster pack of the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX series and the 21st TCG set released. The set introduces the Cyberdark monsters, as well as various dueling strategies. The cover card is "Cyberdark Dragon".
Strike of Neos (STON) - February 28, 2007
The eight booster pack of the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX series and the 22nd TCG set released. The set introduces The Six Samurai archetype, as well as more support for the Neo-Spacians and Dark World monsters. This set brought back the Secret Rare cards for the first time since Ancient Sanctuary. The cover card is "Elemental Hero Air Neos".
Force of the Breaker (FOTB) - May 16, 2007
The ninth booster pack of the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX series and the 23rd TCG set released. The set introduces the Crystal Beast and Volcanic archetypes. The cover card is "Volcanic Doomfire".
Tactical Evolution (TAEV) - August 15, 2007
The tenth booster pack of the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX series and the 24th TCG set released. The set introduces a new rarity to the game, the Ghost Rare, which includes multi-colored name text and image. This set introduces Gemini monsters and bring back Short-Print Commons. The cover card is "Rainbow Dragon".
Gladiator's Assault (GLAS) - November 14, 2007
The 11th booster pack of the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX series and the 25th TCG set released. The 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
The 12th booster pack of the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX series and the 26th TCG set released. While the Japanese set contains 80 cards, the English set contains 100 cards, which makes this set the largest since Ancient Sanctuary. This set 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
The 13th booster pack of the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX series, the 27th TCG set released, and the final set of the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX era. The set introduces the Lightsworn and Arcana Force archetypes and includes support for multiple archetypes. The cover card is "Honest".
The Duelist Genesis (TDGS) - 2 September 2008
The first booster pack of the Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's series and the 28th TCG set released. The set 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 with a rarity higher 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 Yu-Gi-Oh! 5Ds series and the 29th TCG set released. The set 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 Yu-Gi-Oh 5Ds series and the 30th TCG set released. The set 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"). In this set, 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 Yu-Gi-Oh 5Ds series and the 31st TCG set released. The set 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 is "Power Tool Dragon".
Ancient Prophecy (ANPR) - September 1, 2009
The fifth pack in the Yu-Gi-Oh 5Ds series and the 32nd TCG set released. The set features a new 5Ds dragon, Ancient Fairy Dragon. This set 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 and the 33rd TCG set released. The set features Majestic Star Dragon. This set 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. This set 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 Yu-Gi-Oh 5Ds series and the 34th TCG set released. The set features Majestic Red Dragon, which is also the cover card. This set 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 Immortalm and Gravekeeper's Archetypes. The cover card is "Majestic Red Dragon".
The Shining Darkness (TSHD) - 11 May 2010
The eighth pack in the Yu-Gi-Oh 5Ds series and the 35th TCG set released. The set features a new 5Ds dragon, Black-Winged Dragon. This set 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. The cover card is "Black-Winged Dragon".
Duelist Revolution (DREV) - August 17, 2010
The ninth pack in the Yu-Gi-Oh 5Ds series and the 36th TCG set released. The set introduces Fusion Monsters that require a Synchro Monster as their Fusion Material Monster, like its cover card, Dragon Knight Draco-Equiste. This also introduces the Scrap Archetype and provides further support for the Watt, Naturia, and Amazoness Archetypes and the prized Pot of Duality. The cover card is "Draco Knight Dragon-Equiste".
Starstrike Blast (STBL) - November 16, 2010
The tenth pack in the Yu-Gi-Oh 5Ds series and the 37th TCG set released. The set features Jack and Yusei's new trump cards, Red Nova Dragon and Shooting Star Dragon, and introduces the new "Karakuri" archetype. This set includes further support for the "Scrap", "Archfiend", "Watt", "Naturia", "Blackwing", "Ice Barrier", "Synchron", "Koa'ki Meiru", "Skull Servant", "Gaia Knight", and "Monarch" archetypes. The cover card is "Shooting Star Dragon".
Storm of Ragnarok (STOR) - February 8, 2011
The eleventh pack in the Yu-Gi-Oh 5Ds series and the 38th TCG set released. The set features Odin, Father of the Aesir, which is part of the newly introduced "Nordic" archetype and its sub-archetypes "Aesir", "Alfar" and "Ascendant". This set 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. The cover card is "Odin, Father of the Aesir".
Extreme Victory (EXVC) - May 10, 2011
The twelfth pack in the Yu-Gi-Oh 5Ds series, the 39th TCG set released, and final pack in the Yu-Gi-Oh! 5Ds series. The set features Junk Berserker and includes Leo's trump card Life Stream Dragon. This set 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 the TCG, this sets introduced the prized Tour Guide from the Underworld, which can be considered one of the first XYZ supports. Te cover card is "Junk Berserker".
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.
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", "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.
Raging Tempest (RATE) - February 10, 2017
Maximum Crisis (MACR) - May 5, 2017
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".
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).
Destiny Soldiers (DESO) - November 18, 2016
Fusion Enforcers (FUEN) - February 24, 2017
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
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)
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".
Star Pack ARC-V (SP17) - March 10, 2017
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.
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 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 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 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.
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.
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)
