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As was posted here before, it should be noted that all Upper Deck Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG© releases are tournament legal upon release.

LATEST NEWS!

Archfiend Monsters
"Archfiend" is a special category of card introduced in the Dark Crisis expansion set. Most Archfiends can be identified by their name. Any card with "Archfiend" in the card name, is an Archfiend card. In addition, several older cards are also considered to be "Archfiends". These cards include:

Axe of Despair
B. Skull Dragon
Beast of Talwar
Fiend Skull Dragon
Lesser Fiend
Shadow Tamer
Summoned Skull
Toon Summoned Skull

Dark Paladin card
There was an error in the printing of the first edition Dark Paladin card from the Magician's Force booster where the wrong character was used on the card (MFC-105). However, the correct image is used on the unlimited edition Dark Paladin card. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused by this error. Consumers wishing to exchange their first edition Dark Paladin card for the first edition card with the correct image on it can send their card and mailing information to the address below:

Upper Deck Entertainment
Dark Paladin Redemptions
PO BOX 130938
Carlsbad, CA 92013

Dark Crisis
Dark Crisis is going to be our next release for the Yu Gi Oh! Trading Card Game. This set will allow you to upgrade your deck with cards that team up with monsters like Summoned Skull to form a powerful dark alliance and also Legendary Artifact weapons and their powerful Guardian monsters. New category of Archfiend cards allow never before seen decks and card combos! This set also introduces Exodia Necross; a monster card that can only be played if the Duelist has all 5 Exodia cards in their Graveyard. Exodia Necross cannot be destroyed by your opponent. No other card has this power!.

Magic cards change to Spell cards
Upper Deck Entertainment today announces a change to the world wide phenomenon Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME. Beginning with the release of Magician's Force, all Magic cards will now be titled Spell cards. This change was necessary in maintaining consistency with story themes throughout the trading card game. This change is not intended to interfere with game play but will help to strengthen the overall story line of the game that millions world wide enjoy playing.


Forbidden/Limited Card list updated
The Forbidden/Limited Card list is now updated! Click here for the latest Forbidden/Limited Card list and news regarding the "English" God Cards.


Upper Deck Entertainment Convention listing for 2003
UDE may be coming to a town near you with Yu-Gi-Oh!, Marvel, Breakey, and other exciting surprises. Click here to check out the UDE events schedule!

Magician's Force
Magician's Force is going to be our next release for the Yu Gi Oh! Trading Card Game. This set strengthens the Spellcaster-Type cards, including Yugi's signature monster, the Dark Magician. Magician's Force includes a ton of Spellcasters and effects that allow a duelist to get Dark Magician out of their deck faster, summon him more easily, and make him far more powerful in play. It also strengthens Yugi's favorite Warrior monster, Buster Blader, and even allows you to fuse Dark Magician and Buster Blader into the Dark Paladin: The Ultimate Magical Swordsman.


Duelist King Tournament Season Four
Tournament Season Four started Sept. 1st, 2003.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to build an online tournament system and launch a concerted organized play program for all our properties.


Update on Tournament Legal Cards
All Konami video games cards are legal. The Shonen Jump Promo is legal, as are the McDonald's cards. The Duelist League Promo Cards are also tournament legal. French-Canadian cards are legal for tournament use for tournaments held in the US and Canada. Please build your decks accordingly. Remember to direct your specific game play questions to us, after you've read through our FAQ section!


Join the Upper Deck Demo Team!
Do you play in or judge weekly tournaments at your store? Does your store not already have an Upper Deck Demo Team Member? Would you be interested in teaching new people how to play the game and participate in our exclusive volunteer program? If so, please click the Demo Teams link from our entertainment web page (entertainment.upperdeck.com) for full details and application!

Also stay tuned for our upcoming Official Judge Program where you can earn cool rewards and test to become an expert in your area!


Duelist King Tournament prize winner list
The prize winner list is now posted in the prizes section at the Duelist King Tournament web site.
Prizes to be awarded include the following:

• Framed Uncut sheet - awarded to 10 Duelists in every region

• Framed Art Iris - awarded to 5 Duelists in every region

• Millennium Puzzle Trophy (image to the right) - awarded to top Duelist in every store, by store rank

• Legacy of Darkness Booster Box - awarded to 100 Duelists in every region
Millennium Puzzle Trophy

Checklist for MAGICIAN'S FORCE Booster packs
Checklist for PHARAONIC GUARDIAN Booster packs
Checklist for LEGACY OF DARKNESS Booster packs
Checklist for LABYRINTH OF NIGHTMARE Booster packs
Checklist for PEGASUS Starter Deck
Checklist for JOEY Starter Deck
Checklist for PHARAOH'S SERVANT Booster packs
Checklist for MAGIC RULER Booster packs
Checklist for METAL RAIDERS Booster packs
Checklist for LEGEND OF BLUE EYES WHITE DRAGON Booster packs



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