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Happy Birthday to the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game

Amidst celebrations for the 25th anniversary of the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG, Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. tells Toy World what’s in store to commemorate the milestone, such as the release of special 25th Anniversary Editions and luxury rarities that have previously been limited to Japan.

According to Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. (Konami), when it comes to birthdays, the Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Game is having a great one. Fans of the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG have been enjoying an incredible range of 25th anniversary products for more than a year now, and the festivities aren’t stopping anytime soon.

The last year or so of special commemorative sets has seen plenty of highlights, kicking off with the Legendary Collection: 25th Anniversary Edition, which revives some of the earliest Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG packs. Then there’s the 25th Anniversary Tin, delivering some of the game’s most iconic monsters as Quarter Century Secret Rares, commemorating the Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Game’s milestone.

One of the products which has been, and continues to be, a mega-hit with fans is the 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection. Released in November 2023, this all-foil set offers 79 of the game’s most popular cards in seven different rarities, including two luxury rarities previously limited to Japan. As well as including lots of beloved cards and competitive mainstays, it also offers the chance to get all its cards in all seven sparkling rarities.

The 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection has flown off the shelves in the months since launch. With such an emphatic response, Konami made sure to start work on a sequel right away. Next month, this highly anticipated sequel will finally hit stores in the UK and Europe. The 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II looks to be another standout that will live up to its predecessor.

Just like the first set, 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II comprises a total 79 collectible cards, with each one again available in seven different rarities. Those seven all-foil rarities are Super Rare, Ultra Rare, Secret Rare and the four luxury rarities that made waves the first time around. They include the Quarter Century Secret Rare with its 25th anniversary watermark, the Platinum Secret Rare which coats the whole card in foil and the Prismatic-style Ultimate Rare and Collector’s Rare, two previously Japan-only rarities that are extremely collectible.

This time around, the 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II includes twice as many luxury rare cards per pack. While each individual pack comes at a higher RRP than the first Rarity Collection, they contain more luxury rare cards.

Each 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II pack includes two Secret Rares, four Ultra Rares and three Super Rares. Each of the two Secret Rares has a one-in-four chance of being a Platinum Secret Rare or Quarter Century Secret Rare. The four Ultra Rares have an individual one-in-six chance of upgrading to Prismatic-style Collector’s Rares or Prismatic-style Ultimate Rares.

The 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II looks set to be one of the most collectible Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG sets ever released, delighting fans as they fill their collections with cards that glimmer and sparkle. As well as the eye-catching shine and shimmer, this is a set full of must-have Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG cards, so also promises to please collectors.

The 79 cards in 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II are all new from the first set and offers a strong mix of inclusions. From competitive powerhouses to some of the most recognisable and popular monsters from the series, there’s something to discover for everyone.

Top-level tournaments often see the likes of Accesscode Talker, which can turn itself into a devastating weapon with massive ATK, and Magicians’ Souls, a card that synergises with Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG icons Dark Magician and Dark Magician Girl.

Competitive mainstays that are always useful to have in players’ hand include haunting helpers like Ghost Ogre & Snow Rabbit and Ghost Mourner & Moonlit Chill, and winged winners like Droll & Lock Bird and Fantastical Dragon Phantazmay. All four of these cards will be available in the 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II in their special variant art, making them even more collectible in the different rarities.

The biker version of I:P Masquerena also makes an appearance. This artwork headlined a very popular set of Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG accessories, and the card itself is a strong addition to any collection. Another very popular entry is Rescue Cat from the Rescue series of monsters. The helmeted friendly feline is coming to 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II in alternate artwork.

From limited-edition rarities to essential cards for competition, the 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II is an encore that is massively anticipated by the many fans who’ve been celebrating 25 years of the wonderful Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Game.

The 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II is scheduled to launch in the UK and Europe on 23rd May. For more details, visit www.yugioh-card.com/eu/.