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Precision Strikes with Effect Veiler

October 12th, 2012

Ever since its initial release in Duelist Revolution, Effect Veiler has been an incredibly useful card. The simplicity of its effect and the ease at which you can use it means that you can play it at almost any time. But just because you can play it whenever you like (within your opponent’s Main Phase of course) doesn’t mean you should. Timing is everything with Effect Veiler, and knowing when and where it’ll cause the most damage to a strategy is the key to playing it effectively.

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New Advanced Rules Section on yugioh-card.com – MUST READ!

April 25th, 2012

We’ve added a new rules section to the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME web site!

The Advanced Rules Information section is accessible by clicking GAMEPLAY on the left-hand side, or from the GAMEPLAY drop-down menu.

Our first two items are already posted there, and over coming weeks and months we will be adding more information to help clear up some of the questions you might have about how the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG works.

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Making the most of Dark Hole

January 30th, 2012

Dark Hole is a powerful card. But that doesn’t mean you should always activate it as soon as you draw it. Dark Hole wipes out all monsters on the field – including your own – whenever it’s activated! You’ll need to be careful if you want to make the best use out of Dark Hole.

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Getting the Most Out of Mystical Space Typhoon

October 13th, 2011

For the first time in a long time, Duelists can play 3 Mystical Space Typhoons!  The Quick-Play powerhouse is 1 of the simplest cards ever printed, but it’s also 1 of the most powerful.  The ability to destroy any card in your opponent’s Spell and Trap Card Zone can ruin your opponent’s combos, and leave them open to game-winning attacks.  It couldn’t be easier: just activate Typhoon, pick your target, and watch it get blown away!

But is it really that easy?  Experienced Duelists know that there’s more to Mystical Space Typhoon than meets the eye. Here are some basic techniques that can help you make the most of it.

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Morphing Jar: The Ultimate Reset Button

September 23rd, 2011

Sometimes, an awesome effect can make even the weakest monster into a Duel-devastating powerhouse!  Morphing Jar is a great example: reprinted as a Gold Rare in Gold Series 4: Pyramids Edition, its Flip Effect can demolish your opponent’s hand while giving you a massive edge.

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