Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel has officially revealed the newest Selection Pack coming to the game, with a top-tier deck serving as the highlight of the pack. The beloved online trading card game from Konami has added a plethora of powerful strategies to the game throughout its most recent packs, majorly shaking up the game's meta. Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel's last Selection Pack added the "Maliss" archetype, which quickly took over the game's meta with its powerful Banish-focused strategy. Now, another top deck is getting ready to make its debut in the game.
While Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel has steadily added new cards from the physical TCG, the online version's meta has seen some notable differences. The game sports its own unique banlist from both the TCG and the Japanese OCG, with many decks being playable long after their TCG counterparts had left the spotlight. Powerful cards like "Maxx C" have continued to ravage the online version, despite being banned for years in the TCG. Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel is now gearing up to turn the game's meta on its head once again.
Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel Adding New Pack for June 2025
Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel officially unveils the newest Selection Pack coming to the game in June 2025, featuring support for multiple anime decks.
Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel officially revealed "Detonate to the Top Speed" as August's new Selection Pack, introducing multiple powerful new cards. The pack is highlighted by the addition of the "Ryzeal" archetype, which has dominated the physical TCG alongside the previously-mentioned Maliss deck since late 2024. Konami will also be introducing several new pieces of support for older archetypes, including cards for "Speedroid," "Six Samurai," and powerful Hand Trap "Mulcharmy Meowls" among others. The new set will also be coming with one new card added to the banlist, with "Ext Ryzeal" being Semi-Limited on release.
Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel Selection Pack Adds Top-Tier Deck
The addition of Ryzeal to Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel is set to immediately tip the scales of the game's competitive meta. While both Ryzeal and Maliss have competed for the position of "best deck" in the physical TCG, Ryzeal has seen significantly stronger tournament performance since its release. The deck has also proven to be extremely versatile, paired with everything from the powerful "Fiendsmith" engine to the "Mitsurugi" archetype among others. Mulcharmy Meowls will also be a powerful option for players expecting to face Maliss, with its card drawing effect able to trigger when Maliss Monsters are summoned from the banishment.
Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel looks to have lots of changes on the way for August between the addition of Ryzeal and the newest banlist changes. August's banlist update saw three different cards banned, including powerful cards like "Abyss Dweller" and "Artifact Scythe." The end of the month will also bring the annual Yu-Gi-Oh World Championships, which will likely be joined by a special event in Master Duel to commemorate the tournament. Ryzeal looks to immediately challenge for Master Duel's top spot, with a plethora of powerful options at its disposal.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 78 /100 Critics Rec: 72%
- Released
- January 18, 2022
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- Unity
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
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- Genre(s)
- trading card game, Strategy
