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 Yu-Gi-Oh! 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 "Last Turn".
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. 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.
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).
Flaming Eternity (FET) - March 3, 2005
This booster contains a high number of Beast monsters and Fusion support cards.

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).
Cybernetic Revolution (CRV) - August 6, 2005
This set introduces the Vehicroids and the Cyber Dragon archetypes.
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).
Shadow of Infinity (SOI) - Sneak Preview Date February 18–19, 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).
Enemy of Justice (EOJ) - May 17, 2006
This pack introduces the Destiny Heroes and contains more support for Fairy type monsters and Elemental Heroes.
Power of the Duelist (POTD) - August 16, 2006
This set introduces the Neos and Alien archetypes.
Cyberdark Impact (CDIP) - November 15, 2006
This set introduces the Cyberdark monsters, as well as various dueling strategies.
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.
Force of the Breaker (FOTB) - May 16, 2007
This pack introduces the Crystal Beast and Volcanic archetypes.
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.
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.
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).
Light of Destruction (LODT) - May 13, 2008
This set introduces the Lightsworn and Arcana Force archetypes, and includes support for multiple archetypes.

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.
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 of Crossroads of Chaos 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.
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.
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.
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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Dark Illusion (TDIL) - 2016

The nineth pack in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V series. This set introduces the "Metalphosis" arcetypes whilst providing new Xyz support for the "Dark Magician" series.

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".

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

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.
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.

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

References

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