Yu-Gi-Oh Aims For Our Nostalgia Glands With ‘Yugi’s Legendary Decks’

This year’s Yu-Gi-Oh Legendary Collection is targeting our inner child.

Rather than include sets of cards surrounding a particular theme like in previous years, Yugi’s Legendary Decks supplies duelists with three different 41 card decks, each of which covering a different story arc from the original Yu-Gi-Oh animated series.

Following the evolution of Yugi’s decks, from his Exodia and Dark Magician focused deck in the Duelist Kingdom arc, to his Knight and Magnet Warrior set in Battle City, and all the way to his final battle against The Pharaoh, Atem, focusing on the progressively stronger Silent Magician cards, this set is perfect for those with fond memories of the series from years past, or collectors who want to wield the power of these cards in their new forms.

The prize card of (Steve) Akana

Speaking of which, many of these reprinted cards will now come with different rarities or art styles, like every piece of Exodia being printed as an Ultra Rare, or the long sought after red Dark Magician used by Arkana. Adding to an already huge set of 123 cards are extra cards throughout Yugi’s history, such as the three God Cards and the Duelist Kingdom prize cards. Sadly, Glory Of The King’s Hand can’t be traded in for one million dollars, so you’re going to have to find another way to pay for your sister’s eye operation.

Not redeemable for actual money.

If legacy cards aren’t your thing, the set will also debut three new cards that offer more support, like Black Illusion, which protects Dark Spellcasters with 2000 or more attack points from being destroyed by battle or card effects. All this for an MSRP of $29.99. Heart of the cards not included.

For all the details, check out the press release below, then let us know what you think of this set in the comments section!

Just in time for the holiday gift-giving season, Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. (KONAMI) delivers a must-have product for fans on November 13 with Yugi’s Legendary Decks. This latest Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) release is a magnificent collector’s set which contains three different Decks used by the “King of Games” himself, plus several unique, collectible foil cards, all in one gold foil-stamped box. With Yugi’s Legendary Decks, Yu-Gi-Oh! fans can re-live the memorable Duelist Kingdom and Battle City storylines with the Decks that Yugi used to defeat his rivals, rescue his Grandpa from Pegasus, protect the Pharaoh’s legacy, and save the entire world from the maniacal menace of Marik!

 

This remarkable box set is overflowing with dozens upon dozens of fan-favorite and collectible cards, easily pleasing both the veteran or budding Duelist. Filled with iconic cards such as Black Luster Solider, all five pieces of Exodia, the Forbidden One all in the Ultra Rare rarity, Valkyrion the Magna Warrior, and the special, long-awaited Arkana-style Dark Magician, each box set includes three different 41-card Decks. The first Deck is one used by Yugi in the debut season of the original Yu-Gi-Oh! animated series, including his initial Duel with Seto Kaiba and his adventures in Duelist Kingdom. The second Deck is inspired by Yugi’s Duels in the Battle City story arc from the second and third seasons of the original Yu-Gi-Oh! animated series.  Not to be outdone, the third 41-card Deck was used by Yugi as he battled The Pharaoh in the final Duel of the original series, focused on “Gadget” monsters and the “Silent” series of “LV” monsters.

 

As if three 41-card Decks weren’t enough, Yugi’s Legendary Decks also includes three brand-new Secret Rare cards: Electromagnetic Turtle, Dark Renewal, and Black Illusion; three Ultra Rare collectible (non-playable) historical cards celebrating the Duelist Kingdom storyline, including Glory of the King’s Hand, Set Sail for The Kingdom, and the Duelist Kingdom itself; and three Ultra Rare collectible (non-playable) Egyptian God Cards: Slifer the Sky Dragon, Obelisk the Tormentor, and The Winged Dragon of Ra. Plus, KONAMI has added one  Ultra Rare “Yugi” Token Card to top it off. Yugi’s Legendary Decks will be available nationwide for $29.99 MSRP.