Master Duel 2nd Anniversary Date, Events and Updates

It has been two years since the release of Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel, and more goodies are now on the way! Check out the anniversary date, news, and events here!

Master Duel 2nd Anniversary Date

Master Duel Release Date

Initial Release	January 18, 2022
Full Worldwide Release	February 2, 2022
2nd Anniversary Celebration	February 7, 2024

It has been two year since Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel was officially released. It was initially only available on PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, but then later on added to the Android and iOS mobile platforms as well.

Master Duel 2nd Anniversary News

February 7th 2024 Banlist Update

A small update to the Forbidden & Limited Card List is set to take effect on the same date as the second anniversary celebration on February 7th, 2024!

February 7 2024 Banlist Update

The Bond of Duelists Event

The Bond of Duelists is a special event that celebrates the entire Yu-Gi-Oh! community through the help of Master Duel. It coincides with a special in-person event happening in the Tokyo Dome happening February 3-4, 2024.

The Bond of Duelists Event Guide

Login Bonus

A special Login Bonus is now available in conjunction with the current Bond of Duelists event!

1	Gems x100
2	Gems x100
3	Gems x100
4	Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Game 25th Anniversary Icon
5	Gems x100

2nd Anniversary Login Bonus

Starting on February 7th until April 11th, players can log in for 7 days in a row to get up to 1000 Gems, and up to 3 Secret Pack pulls with a guaranteed Royal Finish UR card!

# of Days	Reward
1	2nd Anniversary Ticket x1
2	Gems x500
3	2nd Anniversary Ticket x1
4	Gems x200
5	2nd Anniversary Ticket x1
6	Gems x200
7	Gems x100

2nd Anniversary UR Guaranteed Secret Pack Tickets

Each player receives 3 Secret Pack tickets from the special Login Campaign, that guarantee a Royal Finish UR from each pull. This year, there are 9 Secret Packs to pick from. Choose wisely!

Qualified Secret Packs for 2nd Anniversary Ticket
The Azure in the Ivory
Darkest Magics	Inevitability of Chaos
Glory on Wings	Crystal Serpentry
Futuristic Creatures	Sword of the Seventh One
Indomitable Knights	AI Omniscience

Rookie and Returner Mutual Follower Campaign

Players can invite fellow Duelists who have yet to play Master Duel, or have once played the game but haven't touched it for at least two weeks, and both players can receive rewards!

# of Code Entries	Reward
1	Soul of Sword Structure Deck x1
2
3	Gems x100
4
5	Gems x50

There are additional rewards for the sender if the invited players manage to reach Bronze IV at minimum.

# of Players in Bronze IV	Reward
1	Gems x100
2	The Iris Swordsoul Protector
3
4	Legacy Pack Ticket (Min. 1 SR Guaranteed) x3
5	Flawless Perfection of the Tenyi Wallpaper

2nd Anniversary Bundle: UR Card Bundle

A special bundle featuring various accessories themed after the iconic Blue-Eyes White Dragon and 30 Master Packs is available for each account for 3000 Gems! This is only available for a limited time, and it can only be purchased once per account!

Original Card Art	Alternate Card Art

Purchasing the bundle also rewards the player a special Royal Finish copy of an Alternate Card Art, featuring Blue-Eyes White Dragon and its 1st OCG artwork!

2nd Anniversary Bundle: Mate Bundle

Matching the theme of Blue-Eyes White Dragon for the 2nd Anniversary, Master Duel has announced its first-ever Mate Bundle--a brand new Mate to bring along, plus 10 Master Packs for just 1000 Gems!

Much like the UR Card Bundle, this is also only available for a limited time, and it can only be purchased once per account!

New Selection Pack Released: Ride Into the Future

The first Selection Pack announced is Ride Into the Future, which is a Synchro-focused Selection Pack with powerful boss Synchro Monsters already announced, and also features the debut of the Snake-Eye archetype!

Confirmed Cards for Ride Into the Future Selection Pack
● (UR) Cosmic Quasar Dragon - NEW ● (UR) T.G. Glaive Blaster - NEW ● (UR) Diabellstar the Black Witch - NEW ● (UR) Snake-Eyes Flamberge Dragon - NEW ● (UR) Emperor Charles the Great - NEW

Ride Into the Future Selection Pack

New Selection Pack Released: Name of Champions

Name of Champions is the second Selection Pack released to celebrate the 2nd anniversary, launching at the same time as Ride Into the Future.

This is purely a power-boosting Selection Pack, featuring some of the most powerful and common boss monsters, hand traps and supports in the current meta in Master Duel!

Confirmed Cards for Name of Champions Selection Pack
● (UR) Destiny HERO - Destroyer Phoenix Enforcer ● (UR) Baronne de Fleur ● (UR) Dingirsu, the Orcust of the Evening Star ● (UR) Accesscode Talker ● (UR) Lady Labrynth of the Silver Castle

This Selection Pack contains the Alternate Card Art for Ash Blossom & Joyous Spring, only available for the duration of its stay in the in-game store!

Original Card Art	Alternate Card Art

Name of Champions Selection Pack

New Structure Deck Released: Blue-Eyes Max

Alongside the announcement of the Ride Into the Future Selection Pack during the Tokyo Dome event livestream, a new Structure Deck has been announced that focuses on the iconic Blue-Eyes White Dragon and the support it has received over the years in Yu-Gi-Oh!

Confirmed Cards for Blue-Eyes Max Structure Deck
Blue-Eyes White Dragon	Blue-Eyes Alternative White Dragon	Blue-Eyes Chaos MAX Dragon

Blue-Eyes Max Structure Deck

New Secret Pack Released: Burst of Zapping Energy!

A brand-new Secret Pack was added on Master Duel on February 7th, 2024. Thunder-type Monsters are the featured theme for this card pack!

Featured Archetype

Nearly a year since their arrival in Master Duel, the Sprights archetype now have their very own Secret Pack, paired in tandem with various Thunder Monsters!

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News and Events

Ongoing Events & Updates

Duel Triangle Event Guide and Rewards
Tryout Duel: Skill Drain Event	May 1 2024 Banlist Update
Wings that Span the Sky Secret Pack	Raging God of the Sea Secret Pack
April 24 2024 Maintenance and Patch Notes	Nightmare Arrivals Selection Pack
Rescue Team, Emergency Dispatch! Secret Pack	A Dance Dedicated to the Heavens Secret Pack
My Cute Lovely Friends Secret Pack	Blazing Arena Selection Pack
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News

Master Duel List of Codes	Version 1.8.0 Details and Changes
Team Battle Mode Launched	Mobile Version Release Date
Casual Mode Rules and Rewards	Casual Mode Launched
Available Consoles	-