1999

All Yu-Gi-Oh!-related events for 1999.

January

• 20 - Release date for Yu-Gi-Oh! Bandai OCG: Shields.

February

• 4 - The OCG is first introduced with the release of Vol.1. This set introduces the rarities Common, Rare, Super Rare, and Ultra Rare, and the card types Normal Monster, Normal Spell, Equip Spell, and Normal Trap. Monster attributes introduced are DARK, LIGHT, EARTH, WATER, and WIND, and monster types introduced are Aqua, Beast, Beast-Warrior, Dinosaur, Dragon, Fairy, Fiend, Insect, Plant, Rock, Spellcaster, Thunder, Warrior, Winged Beast, and Zombie.

March

• 1 - OCG release date for Booster.1.

• 6 - Starter Box theatrical release with the release of Yu-Gi-Oh! the Movie in Japan

• 18 - Starter Box and a promotional card, Celtic Guardian (SR) for thoes who pre-ordered.
• 27: OCG release date for Vol.2.

April

• 29 - Duel Monster II tournament and a meeting experience promotional card, Aqua Madoor (UScR)

May

• 5 - Release date for the Official Guide Starter Book and its promotional card, "Flame Swordsman" (UScR)
• 25 - OCG release date for Booster.2.
• 27 - OCG release date for Vol.3.

June

• 21 - V-Jump Special Edition A and B Set

July

• 5 - OCG release date for Booster.3.
• 8 -
  • Gameboy Duel Monsters 2 Game and Included Promos
  • Gameboy Duel Monsters 2 - Book Promo 1 Right Arm of the Forbidden One (UR)
• 22 - OCG release date for Vol.4.

August

• 5 - Gameboy Duel Monsters 2 - Book Promo 2 - Left Arm of the Forbidden One (UR)

• 20 - The Valuable Book 1 and its promotional cards are released in Japan.

• 26 - OCG release date for Booster.4.

September

• 23 - OCG release date for Vol.5.

October

• 17 - OCG release date for Booster.5.

November

• 18 - OCG release date for Vol.6.

December

• 1 - OCG release date for Booster.6.
• 9 - PS Duel Monster 1
• 14 - Offical Guide for Forbidden Memories Japanese - Black Magic Ritual (UR)
• 16 - EX Starter Box