Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG is continuing to celebrate its 25th Anniversary with two thrilling new releases this spring
Get ready, Duelists! The Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG is celebrating its 25th Anniversary with two exciting new releases this spring that promise to ignite nostalgia and competitive spirit among fans. KONAMI is thrilled to introduce the Maze of the Master booster set and the anticipated Quarter Century Stampede, both designed to delight players old and new.
Maze of the Master: A Trip Down Memory Lane
Kicking off this nostalgic journey is the Maze of the Master, which officially opened its doors on March 14th. This new set transports players back to ancient Egypt, featuring 10 new Egyptian and Trap Monster-themed cards inspired by Odion’s Battle City Deck from the original animated series. The design of these cards harks back to the earliest days of the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG, appealing to die-hard fans who cherish the rich history of the game.
In Maze of the Master, players will also find 7 new cards inspired by Mizar’s “Galaxy”/“Tachyon” Deck from Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL, 7 new “Performage” monsters from Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V, and 7 new “Trickstar” cards inspired by Blue Angel from Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS. These additions showcase the game’s evolution while retaining the charm of its origins.
The total card count for Maze of the Master reaches 112, with 60 brand-new cards included in the set. Players can look forward to an exciting mix of rarities: 6 Secret Rares, 13 Ultra Rares, 21 Super Rares, 70 Rares, and 2 Quarter Century Secret Rares. Additionally, 16 cards are available as Collector’s Rares, ensuring that every pack holds the potential for surprises. Each 7-card booster pack contains 6 Rare cards and 1 Foil card, making for an enticing experience with every purchase.
Quarter Century Stampede: The Grand Finale
Last Call for Quarter Century Secret Rares! Following closely behind is Quarter Century Stampede, set to release on April 11. This penultimate set includes Quarter Century Secret Rares and serves as a successor to the successful Quarter Century Bonanza. It retains the formula that fans have come to love while introducing a core set of more than 80 tournament-level cards.
What makes this release even more exciting is the 200-card nostalgia reprint pool, which features community-chosen picks from an online poll. Classic favorites like Trap Dustshoot and Metamorphosis will be included alongside tournament staples such as Mulcharmy Fuwalos and Salamangreat Raging Phoenix.
For Duelists looking for that extra thrill, each booster pack of Quarter Century Stampede includes 1 Luxury Secret Rare from the nostalgia pool, along with 4 cards from the main tournament-level card pool. The rarity breakdown varies, with 1 Super Rare, 2 Ultra Rares, and 1 Secret Rare per pack. Both Ultra Rares and Secret Rares can also manifest as “prismatic” Ultimate Rare or “prismatic” Collector’s Rare, adding even more excitement to each unboxing experience.
Pricing and Availability
Both sets promise to keep Duelists on the edge of their seats as they shuffle through their cards. Maze of the Master is now available in stores and has a MSRP of $4.49 per 7-card pack. The MSRP for each 5-card pack of Quarter Century Stampede is set at $5.99, making it an affordable option for collectors and competitive players alike.
This spring, the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG offers an incredible opportunity for players to dive into nostalgia while expanding their decks with new and exciting cards. With the release of Maze of the Master already here and Quarter Century Stampede, set to follow shortly thereafter on April 11th, there’s never been a better time to reconnect with the world of Yu-Gi-Oh! Get ready to Duel your way through the mazes of your childhood and build strategies that resonate with both the past and present. Stay tuned for these thrilling releases and collect your cards to prevent a global catastrophe—because in Yu-Gi-Oh!, every Duel counts!
