Special Feature - Konami

Coming up from Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG

Konami Digital Entertainment BV tells Toy World the top 4 reasons retailers and consumers alike should be excited about the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG in the second half of 2022.

A collector’s item 20 years in the making - the 2022 Tin of the Pharaoh’s Gods

Collector’s tins have been a staple of the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG since it first came to the West in 2002, and the 2022 Tin of the Pharaoh’s Gods will continue this historic 20-year run in style. The gorgeously golden Mega Set will feature a beautiful hieroglyphic design, embossed and debossed sides, and rimless lids. The 2022 tin will include three extra-large Mega-Packs, with each 18-card pack featuring a stunning Prismatic Secret Rare. The 2022 Tin of the Pharaoh’s Gods will also call back to some of the very first collector’s tins with brand-new artwork for three of the most iconic Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG monsters: Blue- Eyes White Dragon, Red-Eyes Black Dragon and Dark Magician Girl.

Speed Duel continues to offer new players the perfect introduction

Perfect for players new to the Yu-Gi- Oh! TCG, Speed Duel offers an instantly fun and easy-to-learn way into the game. This specialised version of the TCG also lets fans play as fan-favourite Yu-Gi-Oh! characters, granting them special abilities in Duels.

The Speed Duel roster of products is growing considerably. This year has already seen the release of Speed Duel GX: Duel Academy Box, a collector’s set featuring cards and characters from the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX animated series. Soon, Speed Duel GX: Midterm Paradox will expand on it with over 100 cards including four complete Speed Duel Decks ready to play right out of the box. This will be a perfect accompaniment to the Speed Duel GX: Duel Academy Box, and is fantastic to play with on its own too.

No shortage of excellent products to keep Duelists happy

The Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG has gone from strength to strength in recent years. A large part its success can be attributed to fan-pleasing packs that have offered new ideas, beautiful designs and strong desirability among players.

The rest of the year will prove no exception. Structure Deck: Legend of the Crystal Beasts will feature a resplendent cover featuring a new form of Rainbow Dragon that can wipe the field in one devastating blow. Following this up, the Battles of Legend: Crystal Revenge booster set will introduce never-before released cards from the Yu-Gi-Oh! animated series, making it a musthave for longstanding Yu-Gi-Oh! fans.

Duelists looking to explore new strategies should keep an eye on Darkwing Blast. This new launch is set to feature brand-new themes for players to use to their advantage, plus a new version of Black- Winged Dragon that can destroy every card on the field. All these products are currently scheduled to launch later this year.

Elemental Hero accessories to Duel in style with

It’s not just cards that comprise the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG roster of products. Stylish accessories have long been a part of the game. 2022 has already delivered superb cosmetic items, from the cute Kuriboh Kollection to the sophisticatedly classic Albaz – Ecclesia – Tri-Brigade set. There’s also more to come in 2022, with another set of products harking back to the beloved Yu-Gi-Oh! GX animated series. The Elemental Hero accessories will feature nostalgic artwork that debuted in the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX era and are sure to prove a hit with fans of the anime series.

The Elemental Hero set of accessories will include a 9-Pocket Duelist Portfolio, Card Sleeves, Card Case and a Game Mat. All are due for release later this year.

Whether it’s new points of entry, unique items to excite collectors or fresh packs to fill portfolios with, the Yu-Gi-Oh!

TCG has it covered in 2022 - and then some.