KONAMI is setting the stage for an exhilarating new chapter in the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME with the launch of Duelist’s Advance on Friday, July 4, 2025. This highly anticipated core booster set is priced at an MSRP of $4.49 per pack, making it accessible for Duelists eager to enhance their collections and strategies.
What’s Inside Duelist’s Advance?
Duelist’s Advance brings fresh excitement to the Yu-Gi-Oh! universe with a collection of brand-new cards inspired by Yuma’s Deck from Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL. This new set not only adds to the lore but also introduces a variety of dynamic mechanics that both casual players and seasoned Duelists can appreciate.
Product Type: Booster Pack
Set Size: 100
Official Tournament Store Launch Date: 07/02/2025
Launch Date: 07/04/2025
Konami Tournament Legal Date: 07/04/2025
MSRP: $4.49 per Pack
Key Highlights of Duelist’s Advance:
- New Sky Striker Link-2 Monster: The set includes an advanced Sky Striker Link-2 Monster, providing new strategic options for players looking to dominate the field.
- Advanced Psychic Monsters: Duelist’s Advance also features cutting-edge Psychic monsters, offering new gameplay mechanics and strategies for the mind-bending world of Yu-Gi-Oh!
- Return of the Monarchs: Fans of classic gameplay will be excited to see the return of the Monarchs, a powerful archetype that will allow players to reinvigorate their decks with nostalgia and strength.
- Starlight Rares: Each pack of Duelist’s Advance includes cards available as Starlight Rares, adding a collector’s touch to this fantastic set.
The Perfect Addition to Your Duels
Duelist’s Advance promises to deliver something for every Duelist, whether you’re a collector striving to find that special card or a competitor aiming to optimize your deck for upcoming tournaments. The new elements introduced in this booster set will create fresh opportunities for combo-making and strategy refinement.
Below find the official product information sheet as released by Konami:
Do do do do Duel, with Duelist’s Advance!
Get ready to feel the flow and high five the sky with the latest Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME core booster set, Duelist’s Advance!
Forge the path to victory with brand-new cards inspired by Yuma’s Deck from Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL! Look out for a plethora of new monsters including a new Rank 4 Gagaga Girl Xyz Monster that will guide you on your way to Summoning the next phase of the future, Number F0: Utopic Future Zexal!
“Sky Striker” Duelists, mobilize and prepare to engage! A brand-new Link-2 Monster that can call upon Sky Striker Ace – Raye and Sky Striker Ace – Roze from the Deck or Graveyard! Along with a new maneuver that will help you replenish your “Sky Striker Ace” monsters and “Sky Striker” Spells!
The popular Psychic monsters that first released in Extreme Victory have advanced to a whole new level! New monsters for the Main Deck that make it easier than ever to assemble your Psychic army to the field and will even help you find your way to powerful “Teleport” cards like Emergency Teleport. With new Fusion and Synchro Monsters to boot, you would have to be brainwashed to not try these cards out!
The Monarchs are back…and they are NOT happy about how things have been going for them. There’s revolution in the air as the Monarchs band together to put some new leadership in charge! Help them topple the throne with a brand-new Monarch, a new Squire, and some exciting Spell/Trap Cards!
And of course, a brand-new World Premiere theme is ready to be assembled and launched into action!
This will also be the return of Starlight Rares in the core booster sets that you’ll be able to find at about the same rate that you could find Quarter Century Secret Rares the last couple of years!
There is all of this and even more to discover in Duelist’s Advance!
Product Details:
- 10 Secret Rares
- 14 Ultra Rares
- 26 Super Rares
- 50 Commons
- (24 of these cards are also available as Starlight Rare and 1 special card is ONLY available as a Starlight Rare!)
How to Prepare for the Launch
As excitement builds for the July 4 release, Duelists are encouraged to prepare their strategies and review their decks to make the most out of this new booster set. Planning your first matches with the new cards can give you a competitive edge, whether you’re battling friends or entering official tournaments.
Availability and Where to Buy
Duelist’s Advance will be available at participating retailers, local game stores, and online shops. Make sure to check your favorite sources to ensure you’re among the first to grab your packs on launch day!
In summary, Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME’s Duelist’s Advance is set to revolutionize gameplay with its innovative cards and exciting themes, reigniting passion among fans and bringing new players into the fold. Don’t miss out! Mark your calendars for July 4, 2025, and get ready to feel the flow!
For further details and announcements, stay tuned to KONAMI’s official website and social media channels. Be prepared to duel, and may the best cards prevail!
