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[[File:Main_Deck.png|thumb|A Main Deck in the anime.]]
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A Duelist's '''Main Deck''' is the pile of cards that is placed on the [[Deck Zone]]. The Main Deck is, essentially, all the cards the Duelist will be playing with in a Duel. This Deck contains all of the cards ([[Trap Card|Trap]], [[Spell Card|Spell]] and [[Monster Card|Monster]]) that the Duelist may use, excluding [[Fusion Monster|Fusion]], [[Synchro Monster|Synchro]], and [[Xyz Monster|Xyz]] monsters, which are kept in a seperate "[[Extra Deck]]".
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[[File:Main Deck.png|thumb|A Main Deck in the anime]]
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The '''Main Deck''' (Japanese: メインのデッキ ''Mein no Dekki''), usually simply referred to as the '''Deck''' (デッキ{{NoteTag|Sometimes written as "山札" in the anime and manga.}} ''Dekki''), is a pile of cards that a [[Duelist]] can [[Draw a card|draw]] from during play. Each Duelist uses his or her own Main Deck in a Duel.  
  
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Most card effects that allow you search your Deck and select one or more card(s) normally include [[shuffle|shuffling]] your Deck, this is to maintain fair play.
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When constructing a Deck, [[Monster Card|Monster]], [[Spell Card|Spell]], and [[Trap Card]]s are placed in the Main Deck. [[Fusion Monster|Fusion]], [[Synchro Monster|Synchro]], [[Xyz Monster|Xyz]], and [[Link Monster]]s are placed in the [[Extra Deck]]. If a player uses official [[Monster Token]], [[Counter]], or [[Field Center Card|Field Center]] cards, these must be stored separately as well.
  
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To be legal, the Main Deck must be between 40 to 60 cards with most decks containing approximately 40 cards. Most experienced Duelists will argue that you should stick to the minimum because it increases the chances of you drawing your best card(s). Another point of view is that a large Deck, with cards that allow you to search out ones you need ("[[Terraforming]]" or "[[Dark Magic Curtain]]") may also work well. The more cards you include in a deck, the more variety you can get from a single deck, allowing you to possibly change strategy without much difficulty and maintain that change. The downside of this is the deck may not be consistent, and a bad hand is inevitable.  
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When a [[Duel]] begins, the Main Deck is placed [[face-down]] in the [[Deck Zone]] of the [[field]]. All cards in the Main Deck must remain face-down during the Duel (unless a card [[effect]] like "[[Convulsion of Nature]]" says otherwise). During a Duel, neither player may view the contents of either player's Deck unless a card effect allows them to, after which the Deck must be [[shuffle]]d. Even if a card in the Deck is [[face-up]], it cannot be [[look]]ed at by either player unless it is on top of the Deck, in which case it is [[public knowledge]].
  
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Larger decks usually contain multiple copies of the same card, as to increase the chances of drawing that card, while smaller decks contain only one to two copies, as they are not critical to maintaining a strategy. Larger decks tend to not rely on [[Extra Deck]] monsters, instead having most of their strategy in what they search for / draw from the deck itself. Certain cards like "[[Mystic Tomato]]" or "[[Gold Sarcophagus]]" are also more useful in a larger Deck, searching out and bringing to the field / hand for easy use.
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== Construction restrictions ==
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=== ''TCG''/''OCG'' ===
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* The Main Deck must contain only [[Legal]] cards.
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** [[Extra Deck]] cards cannot be placed in the Main Deck.
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** [[Monster Token|Token]], [[Counter]], and [[Field Center Card|Field Center]] cards are not placed in any Deck.
  
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Smaller decks are more easily stopped by [[Mill|Milling]] strategies, as the cards lost aren't replaceable and a duelist may be more likely to [[Deck Out]], losing by default. Smaller decks tend to focus on one strategy and to defeat the opponent more quickly, and rely on Extra Deck monsters as the bulk of their forces, supporting them with a few Trap Cards and using Spell Cards to further their strategy and control.  
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==== Master Duel ====
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===== Constructed Deck format =====
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* The Main Deck must contain 40 to 60 cards.
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* Up to three copies of any [[Unlimited]] card can be included across the player's Main Deck, [[Side Deck]], and [[Extra Deck]] (combined).
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** Up to 1 of each [[Limited]] card and up to 2 of each [[Semi-Limited]] card may be included in the player's Decks. [[Forbidden]] and [[Illegal]] cards cannot be included.
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** Cards that are [[Permanently treated as alternate name|permanently treated as having a different name]] are considered to be the same as that card for deck construction. Cards that are [[Treated as multiple names|permanently treated as having multiple names]] are counted as all of those names.
  
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However, larger decks are less predictable, which can be beneficial or disadvantageous to both the player and the opponent. Also, large decks are highly unfavorable in [[Tournament|competitive play]] due to their unpredictability.
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===== [[Sealed Format]] =====
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* The Deck must be constructed using only card product provided at the event.
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* The Main Deck can have a minimum of 20 cards. There is no maximum size.
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* There is no limit on the number of cards with the same name that can be included in the player's Decks.
  
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The [[Extra Deck]] and [[Side Deck]] each have an upward limit of 15 cards, but neither counts towards the count of the Main Deck. They still follow the [[Forbidden|limitations that other cards have]] if they are listed.
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==== [[Speed Duel]] ====
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* The Deck may only contain cards with the [[Speed Duel Logo]].
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* Up to three copies of any [[Unlimited]] non-Skill Card can be included across the player's Main Deck, [[Side Deck]], and [[Extra Deck]] (combined). Additionally, the player can include up to one Skill Card with their Deck (although Skill Cards are not placed in a Deck).
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** Up to one [[Limited 1]] card (in total), two [[Limited 2]] cards (in total), and three [[Limited 3]] cards (in total) can be included in the player's Decklist, including their Skill Card.
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* The Main Deck must contain 20 to 30 cards.
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** Even in Speed Duel Sealed Format, the Main Deck must still contain 20 to 30 cards.<ref>[https://img.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/penalty_guide/Speed_Duel_Addendum_1.2_KDE-US.pdf Official KDE-US Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME Tournament Policy Speed Duel Addendum] (March 11, 2022): IV. Sealed Deck Information</ref>
  
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Rulings from [[Konami]] regarding the Main Deck include:
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=== [[Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush Duel]] ===
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*No cards can be placed below the line of your Main Deck.
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* The Main Deck must contain only ''Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush Duel'' cards.
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*You cannot turn it sideways.
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** [[Fusion Monster]]s cannot be placed in the Main Deck.
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* The Main Deck must contain 40 to 60 cards.
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* A Duelist may not have more than three copies of any [[Unlimited]] card included in their Main Deck, [[Side Deck]], and [[Extra Deck]] combined.
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** If a [[Forbidden]], [[Limited]], or [[Semi-Limited]] List is used, the number of copies must not exceed those requirements.
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* The Main Deck and Extra Deck combined can contain a maximum of 1 Legend Card of each card type ([[Monster Card|Monster]], [[Spell Card|Spell]], and [[Trap Card|Trap]]).<ref name="YGOrg 10-31-22">{{cite web | url = https://ygorganization.com/rush-duel-change-to-how-legends-work/ | title = <nowiki>[RUSH DUEL] Change To How Legends Work</nowiki> | author = NeoArkadia | website = The Organization | date = October 31, 2022 | accessdate = October 31, 2022}}</ref>
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== In other languages ==
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{{In other languages
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| fr_name  = Main Deck
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| de_name  = Main Deck
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| it_name  = Main Deck
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| pt_name  = Deck Principal
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| es_name  = Deck Principal
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| ja_name  = メインのデッキ
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| ja_romaji = Mein no Dekki
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| ko_name  = 메인 덱
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| ko_rr    = Mein Dek
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| tc_name  = 牌組
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| tc_pinyin = Páizǔ
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|sc_name=主牌组
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|sc_pinyin=Zhǔpáizǔ
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}}
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== Notes ==
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== References ==
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Latest revision as of 17:12, 9 April 2024

"Deck" redirects here. For the type of set, see Starter Deck and Structure Deck. For a list of Deck sets, see Template:Decks.
A Main Deck in the anime

The Main Deck (Japanese: メインのデッキ Mein no Dekki), usually simply referred to as the Deck (デッキ[note 1] Dekki), is a pile of cards that a Duelist can draw from during play. Each Duelist uses his or her own Main Deck in a Duel.

When constructing a Deck, Monster, Spell, and Trap Cards are placed in the Main Deck. Fusion, Synchro, Xyz, and Link Monsters are placed in the Extra Deck. If a player uses official Monster Token, Counter, or Field Center cards, these must be stored separately as well.

When a Duel begins, the Main Deck is placed face-down in the Deck Zone of the field. All cards in the Main Deck must remain face-down during the Duel (unless a card effect like "Convulsion of Nature" says otherwise). During a Duel, neither player may view the contents of either player's Deck unless a card effect allows them to, after which the Deck must be shuffled. Even if a card in the Deck is face-up, it cannot be looked at by either player unless it is on top of the Deck, in which case it is public knowledge.

Construction restrictions[edit]

TCG/OCG[edit]

Master Duel[edit]

Constructed Deck format[edit]
Sealed Format[edit]
  • The Deck must be constructed using only card product provided at the event.
  • The Main Deck can have a minimum of 20 cards. There is no maximum size.
  • There is no limit on the number of cards with the same name that can be included in the player's Decks.

Speed Duel[edit]

  • The Deck may only contain cards with the Speed Duel Logo.
  • Up to three copies of any Unlimited non-Skill Card can be included across the player's Main Deck, Side Deck, and Extra Deck (combined). Additionally, the player can include up to one Skill Card with their Deck (although Skill Cards are not placed in a Deck).
    • Up to one Limited 1 card (in total), two Limited 2 cards (in total), and three Limited 3 cards (in total) can be included in the player's Decklist, including their Skill Card.
  • The Main Deck must contain 20 to 30 cards.
    • Even in Speed Duel Sealed Format, the Main Deck must still contain 20 to 30 cards.[1]

Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush Duel[edit]

  • The Main Deck must contain only Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush Duel cards.
  • The Main Deck must contain 40 to 60 cards.
  • A Duelist may not have more than three copies of any Unlimited card included in their Main Deck, Side Deck, and Extra Deck combined.
  • The Main Deck and Extra Deck combined can contain a maximum of 1 Legend Card of each card type (Monster, Spell, and Trap).[2]

In other languages[edit]

"Main Deck" in languages other than English
Language NameRomanized
French Main Deck
German Main Deck
Italian Main Deck
Portuguese Deck Principal
Spanish Deck Principal
Japanese メインのデッキMein no Dekki
Korean 메인 덱Mein Dek
Chinese (Traditional) 牌組Páizǔ
Chinese (Simplified) 主牌组Zhǔpáizǔ

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ Sometimes written as "山札" in the anime and manga.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Official KDE-US Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME Tournament Policy Speed Duel Addendum (March 11, 2022): IV. Sealed Deck Information
  2. ↑ NeoArkadia (October 31, 2022). "[RUSH DUEL] Change To How Legends Work". The Organization. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
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