Yu-Gi-Oh! Complete Rule Book

Master the art of dueling with comprehensive guides for Master Duel, TCG, and Duel Links. Learn game mechanics, deck building strategies, and advanced techniques.

Master Duel Rules

Digital format with automated rulings and fast gameplay

Key Rules

  • Best of 1 matches in ranked
  • No side deck in ranked play
  • Automated timing and rulings
  • Fast effect timing is automatic
  • No manual priority passing
  • Booster pack system for cards

Pro Tips

  • Focus on consistent combos
  • Include hand traps for disruption
  • Plan for going first or second
  • Use the crafting system efficiently
  • Save gems for important packs

Essential Game Mechanics

Basic Game Flow

Learn the fundamental turn structure and game phases

  • Draw Phase: Draw 1 card from your deck
  • Main Phase 1: Play cards, summon monsters, activate effects
  • Battle Phase: Attack with your monsters
  • Main Phase 2: Additional plays after battle
  • End Phase: Resolve end-of-turn effects

Monster Types

Understand different monster categories and their roles

  • Normal Monsters: Basic monsters with no effects
  • Effect Monsters: Monsters with special abilities
  • Fusion Monsters: Created by fusion summoning
  • Synchro Monsters: Require tuner + non-tuner monsters
  • Xyz Monsters: Overlay materials to summon
  • Link Monsters: Point to other monsters for effects

Spell Cards

Master the different types of spell cards

  • Normal Spells: One-time effects, go to graveyard
  • Continuous Spells: Remain on field, provide ongoing effects
  • Quick-Play Spells: Can be activated during opponent's turn
  • Field Spells: Affect the entire field
  • Equip Spells: Attach to monsters for bonuses
  • Ritual Spells: Used for ritual summoning

Trap Cards

Learn defensive and reactive strategies

  • Normal Traps: One-time effects when activated
  • Continuous Traps: Remain on field with ongoing effects
  • Counter Traps: Can negate other cards
  • Trap Monsters: Can be summoned as monsters

Deck Building Mastery

Deck Composition

Balance your deck with the right ratios

  • 40-60 cards total (40 recommended)
  • 15-20 monsters (mix of levels)
  • 10-15 spells (utility and support)
  • 5-10 traps (protection and disruption)
  • Include searchers and draw power

Win Conditions

Plan how you want to win the game

  • Direct damage strategies
  • Control and resource advantage
  • Combo-based OTK (One Turn Kill)
  • Stall and deck-out strategies
  • Alternative win conditions

Side Deck Strategy

Prepare for different matchups

  • Include cards against popular decks
  • Have removal for different card types
  • Consider going first vs second
  • Tech cards for specific strategies
  • Balance between offense and defense

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