Last Updated: 12 / 04 / 2019
Welcome to Speed Dueling!
Welcome to Speed Dueling, the perfect introduction to the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME!
Speed Dueling is easy to learn, and is based on the ruleset found in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links video game.
Whether this is your first time playing a physical card game, or you’re looking to take your Duel Links knowledge to the real world, Speed Dueling is your gateway to the world of Yu-Gi-Oh!
- Speed Dueling is a specialised version of the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME.
- Speed Dueling features 4 basic card types: Monster Cards, Spell Cards, Trap Cards and Skill Cards.
- The goal is to Summon powerful monsters, power them up with Spell or Trap Cards, and battle your opponent.
- Skill Cards let you become your favourite Yu-Gi-Oh! character, and give you special abilities to use in your Duels!
- Both players start with 4,000 Life Points. Reduce your opponent’s Life Points to 0 to win the Duel!
- You will find a Dueling Guide in the Speed Duel Starter Decks.
- This will teach you the basics of how to play.
- You can also view the guide here.
- Speed Dueling and Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links share a similar ruleset. By playing one game you learn how to play the other at the same time.
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links is available on Steam and your mobile device. Visit the Duel Links website to learn more.
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links features an interactive tutorial called Duel School. Use Duel School to learn new tactics for Speed Dueling!
- Speed Dueling products can be used in all versions of the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME.
- Speed Dueling cards feature a special symbol. Only cards with this symbol can be used in Speed Duels.
- Skill Cards are special cards designed for Speed Dueling, and can only be used in Speed Duels.
- Duel with your friends at our Official Tournament Stores!
- Official Tournament Stores regularly host Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME events where you can win prizes!
- Find Official Tournament Stores here and check with your local store if they offer Speed Dueling tournaments.
- Check the table below for special Speed Dueling events!
- “Master Dueling” is the standard version of the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME.
- Master Dueling features bigger Decks and a larger Dueling Field, with special Card Zones for additional monster types.
- Master Dueling introduces more advanced types of monster, like Synchro, Xyz, Pendulum and Link Monsters.
- Master Dueling allows players to use cards from over 15 years of Yu-Gi-Oh! history, allowing for more powerful card interactions and strategies.
- You can use your Speed Dueling cards in Master Duels!
- To learn more about Master Dueling, check out this Beginner’s Guide which you’ll find in every Starter Deck.
