Limitation text

Limitation Text is the name given to the text sometimes displayed in the bottom-left of a card, which is used in lieu of a Card Number, and details special limitations for when that card may be used.

There are currently four types of text used in the TCG and two types in the OCG.

This card cannot be used in a Duel

"This card cannot be used in a Duel" (written "Not usable in an official Duel" (※公式デュエルには使用できません) in the OCG) states that the card cannot be used in a duel in any way (only specifically Official Duels in the OCG). This is used on the original Egyptian God cards, all cards in the Match Winners series (except Victory Dragon), and the promotional cards given out at the Second National Conference.

This card cannot be used in a Deck

"This card cannot be used in a Deck" (written "Not usable in Deck structure" (※デッキ構築には使用できません) in the OCG) states that the card in question cannot be used in either the Side Deck, Main Deck or Extra Deck. This is used on all release Token Monsters.

Not usable in Official Duels

"Not usable in Official Duels" states that the card in question cannot be used in Official Duels (i.e. Duels in Events Sanctioned by Konami), but can still be used in casual or friendly Duels. This is only used on "Get Your Game On!".

Not an Official Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Card

"Not an Official Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Card" states that the card is not a TCG card, and thus cannot be used in TCG tournaments. This is only used on the Upper Deck Entertainment promotional "The Seal of Orichalcos". Despite being not an official TCG card, it was specifically made for and used at the Duel the Master 2005 Event, hosted by the then-distributors of the TCG, Upper Deck Entertainment.