World Championship Qualifier – National FAQ’s

Latin America Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG World Championship Qualifier – National (WCQ – National)
and Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Dragon Duel National (Dragon Duel National)
Frequently Asked Questions

Latin America WCQ – National

What happens at a WCQ – National event?
When and where are the Latin America WCQ – National events?
When is registration for the WCQ – National events?
What are the prizes for the WCQ – National events?
How can I enter a WCQ – National event?
Are there any pack prizes for the WCQ – National events?
Is there a participation prize for the WCQ – National events?
What is the format for the WCQ – National tournaments?
How many Rounds will the WCQ – National tournaments have?
Are there any special rules I need to know for the WCQ – National tournaments?
What will I need to bring to the WCQ – National event?
I’ve never been to a WCQ – National event. What should I expect?
I will be bringing my children to the WCQ – National event. Is there anything I should know?
Will there be meal breaks during the WCQ – National tournament?
What happens if I am not done with my Match when time is called in the Round?
Who should I contact if I have questions about the WCQ – National event?

Latin America Dragon Duel National Information

What happens at a Dragon Duel National event?
When and where are the Latin America Dragon Duel National events?
When is registration for the Dragon Duel National events?
What are the prizes for the Dragon Duel National events?
How can I enter a Dragon Duel National event?
Are there any pack prizes for the Dragon Duel National events?
Is there a participation prize for the Dragon Duel National events?
What is the format for the Dragon Duel National tournaments?
How many Rounds will the Dragon Duel National tournaments have?
Are there any special rules I need to know for the Dragon Duel National tournaments?
What will I need to bring to the Dragon Duel National event?
I’ve never been to a Dragon Duel National event. What should I expect?
I will be bringing my children to the Dragon Duel National event. Is there anything I should know?
Will there be meal breaks during the Dragon Duel National tournament?
What happens if I am not done with my Match when time is called in the Round?
Who should I contact if I have questions about the Dragon Duel National event?

Registration Information

When can I register for the WCQ – National and Dragon Duel National tournaments?
What will I need to bring in order to register?

Invitations

Do I need an invitation to participate in the WCQ – National or Dragon Duel National tournament?
I qualified for either the South America WCQ or the Central America WCQ via a Regional Qualifier, OTS Championship, or YCS tournament. What is the entry requirement to attend the WCQ – National tournament?

If I qualified for either the South America WCQ or the Central America WCQ via a Dragon Duel at a Regional Qualifier or YCS tournament. What is the entry requirement if I decide to attend the Dragon Duel National tournament?
How and when will I receive my invite?
What should I do if I can’t find my name on the KDE-US online invite list?

Public Events

Will there be Public Events?
What are the point values for the Public Events?
What is the Public Events playoff?

Card Legality

What cards are legal for play?
Can I use OCG cards (cards printed for use in Japan and other Asian territories) in my Deck?
Can I use foreign language cards in my Deck?

Miscellaneous

I want to judge at a WCQ – National event, instead of competing as a Duelist – how do I request to participate?
Will there be vendors on site so I can buy single cards, supplies, and sell my cards?
I want to vend at a WCQ – National event, whom should I contact?
Can I buy and sell from other people at the event?
Where can I get food and drinks during the tournament?
Can I get a CARD GAME ID number at the WCQ – National event, or will I need to have one before I attend the event?
Will there be coverage at any of the Latin America WCQ – National and Dragon Duel National events?

Latin America WCQ – National

Q: What happens at a WCQ – National event?

A: WCQ – National tournaments are prestigious Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME tournaments in which Duelists within Latin America compete to represent their nation at either the Central America or South America WCQ. Top finishers from the WCQ – National tournaments will be invited to either the Central or South America WCQ, based on their country of residence.

Q: When and where are the Latin America WCQ – National events?

A: The WCQ – National events have been broken down into three groups (A, B and C). Groups are assigned based on the 2023 WCQ – Nationals’ attendance. Please visit this page for a listing of dates and locations of each Latin America WCQ – National event:

https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/national-qualifier-info/

Q: When is registration for the WCQ – National events?

A: Check with your individual Tournament Organizer for the registration times of your event.

Q: What are the prizes for the WCQ – National events?

A: The WCQ – National events have been broken down into three groups (A, B and C) in terms of prizing, with each group having its own prize pool. Please visit this page for a list of each group’s prizing for the WCQ – National events:

https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/national-qualifier-info/

Q: How can I enter a WCQ – National event?

A: Duelists who have earned an invite to the WCQ by participating in a Regional Qualifier, Dragon Duel, or an OTS Championship may register for the event without purchasing any booster packs, however, they will not receive any packs. Duelists with invites may also elect to purchase booster packs as part of the entry requirement to the event.

If you have yet to earn an invite, Duelists will pay the equivalent of $15.00 USD in local currency to receive the equivalent in booster packs from our latest booster release, Legacy of Destruction (LEDE), and registration in the event.

Please contact your individual Tournament Organizer for details on entry requirements for the event.

Q: Are there any pack prizes for the WCQ – National events?

A: WCQ – National:The only booster pack prizes are listed in the prize breakdown at:

https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/national-qualifier-info/

No other booster pack prizes will be awarded.

Q: Is there a participation prize for the WCQ – National events?

A: Duelists in Group A WCQ – National events will be receiving a WCQ – National Field Center Card* for participation.

*All participation prizes will be given while supplies last and are exclusive to Group A WCQ – National events.

Q: What is the format for the WCQ – National tournaments?

A: WCQ – National tournaments are Constructed events, which means each Duelist must bring his or her own Deck in order to compete. Decks must be constructed according to the latest Advanced Format guidelines (visit http://www.yugioh-card.com/lat-am/limited/index.html for more information). You will need to make sure your Deck matches the current format.

Q: How many Rounds will the WCQ – National tournaments have?

A: The total number of Duelists will determine the number of Rounds that are played.

One Day National tournaments:

Number of Participants	Number of Swiss Rounds	Playoff Top Cut
4 – 8	3 Rounds of Swiss	None
9 – 16	4 Rounds of Swiss	Top 8
17 – 32	5 Rounds of Swiss	Top 8
33 – 64	6 Rounds of Swiss	Top 8
65 – 128	7 Rounds of Swiss	Top 8
129 – 256	8 Rounds of Swiss	Top 8
257 – 512	9 Rounds of Swiss	Top 8

Two Day National tournaments:

Number of Participants	Number of Swiss Rounds	Swiss Rounds Day 1	Swiss Rounds Day 2	Playoff Top Cut
257 – 512	9 Rounds	7 Rounds	2 Rounds	Top 16
513 – or more	10 Rounds	8 Rounds	2 Rounds	Top 32

Q: Are there any special rules I need to know for the WCQ – National tournaments?

A: In the Final Match of the Playoff Top Cut of the WCQ – National tournaments, Duelists may not concede a Game or Match without prior approval from the judge currently present at the Match Table. Duelists must play out the Match, in order to ensure a clear National Champion. Unless the Head Judge authorizes a Duelist to concede a Game in the Match, concessions will not be allowed. If the Game result will determine a Match winner, concessions will not be authorized by the Head Judge. If a Duelist does concede a Match in the Finals of the Playoff Top Cut of the WCQ – National tournament, they will be dropped from the tournament and will no longer be eligible to receive any prizes to which they may have been entitled.

Duelists can only participate in one WCQ – National tournament and they must be a resident of that country to participate in the WCQ – National tournament, if one is being held in your country. If your country does not have a WCQ – National, you are welcome to participate in any of the WCQ – National events in your region (Central or South America) or Regional Qualifiers in the United States to earn your invite to the 2024 Central America or South America WCQ.

Q: What will I need to bring to the WCQ – National event?

A: You should bring a tournament-legal Deck as described above, registration sheet, and a completed Deck List. The registration sheet and Deck List can also be found on-site. You should also bring any tournament supplies you will need, such as paper and pen to track Life Points, dice or counters if you are using cards which require them, extra sleeves to replace any that become damaged, and so forth. To register for the WCQ – National tournament, you must bring your CARD GAME ID number and a form of personal identification with a picture, as you will need proof of identity in order to register. If you already have a CARD GAME ID number, you should bring your number and barcode. If you do not have a CARD GAME ID, you can get one by registering online at https://cardgame-network.konami.net/.

You should also bring money for your incidentals (food, drinks, Public Events, etc.).

Q: If I’ve never been to a WCQ – National event. What should I expect?

A: WCQ – National events are a showcase for a country’s top Duelists and attract other Duelists of all ages and skill levels to participate in the Public Events. Many Duelists will travel great distances to attend the WCQ – National event, so you can expect to meet lots of fellow Yu-Gi-Oh! fans from all over your country.

There are a lot of things you should do to make sure you are prepared before heading to the event.

Read over the list of things you will need for the event, and make sure you have everything.

You’ll have a better time at the event if you don’t have too many bulky or heavy possessions to carry around, as it can get crowded there on the floor. Think ahead while you are planning what to bring with you.

When you get to the event, you will need to register to play. To register, you’ll need a Registration Form, a form of ID, and your CARD GAME ID if you have one already. You can get a Registration Form at the event, or you can get one to print at home before the tournament by clicking on this link:

English: https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/forms/KDE_RegistrationSheet.pdf

Spanish: https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/sp/KDE_RegistrationSheet (SP-MX).pdf

Portuguese: https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/pt/KDE_RegistrationSheet (PT-BR).pdf

Make sure your Registration Form is filled out completely before you reach the registration station.
You will also need a CARD GAME ID number – this is the ID number used to track you in the tournament. If you don’t already have one, you can get one by registering online at https://cardgame-network.konami.net/.

If you have a CARD GAME ID and have lost or forgotten it, you can ask the Registration Station to look it up for you. If you’ve played in a previous event, they may be able to retrieve your number.

Once you have a completed Registration Form with a CARD GAME ID, you can register for the tournament.

Please arrive early enough before the WCQ – National tournament is scheduled to start to ensure you will be properly registered for the tournament. Registration generally closes 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. Duelists may register late for an event and will begin the event with a Round 1 Match Loss. Space is always limited based on the capacity of the venue.

Venues are selected to be able to accommodate at least 10% more than the average attendance in the country or 10% more than the last attendance for an event held in the country, whichever number is greater, but on very rare occasions, some venues may not be able to accommodate the actual turnout. It is recommended to arrive and register in a timely manner, especially if you are travelling to attend the event.

You will also need a Deck List. A Deck List is required to participate in the WCQ – National tournament. You can get a Deck List form at the event when you register, or you can download one to fill out ahead of time by clicking on one of the following links:

English: https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/forms/KDE_DeckList.pdf
Spanish: https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/sp/KDE Deck List – Spanish Editable.pdf
Portuguese: https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/pt/KDE Deck List – PT-BR Editable.pdf

This is an editable PDF, so you will be able to type the card names in this form, which should help as your Deck List needs to be legible and complete. Type in the name of each card in full and type how many copies you have in your Deck.

Make sure your name and CARD GAME ID are on your Deck List.
Make sure your Deck List exactly matches your Deck.

Please check with the Head Judge for additional instructions on the Deck List collection process.

Duelists are responsible for paying attention to information from judges and/or tournament staff in order to understand what is going on. If Duelists have questions about the event either beforehand or while they are on site, they should check with the Tournament Organizer (beforehand) and/or the Head Judge (on site).

Before heading to the event, all Duelists should read over the KDE-US Tournament Policy and Penalty Guidelines carefully. These documents tell you what you can and cannot do at an event and give you a good idea of what to expect. You may find these Guidelines by clicking the following links.

KDE-US Official Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME Tournament Policy:

https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/penalty_guide/YGOTCG_Policy_v_2_2.pdf

Tournament Infractions and Penalties Policy:

https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/penalty_guide/Penalty_Guidelines_v_2_2.pdf

Q: I will be bringing my children to the WCQ – National event. Is there anything I should know?

A: You are not required to stay on site, but we strongly recommend that you do, especially if your children are young or if this is their first event. Please know that the tournament staff cannot be responsible for looking after your children, or their possessions. Always make sure your child has a way to contact you, and is provided with any necessities such as food, drink, or extra money if you do not wish to remain in the tournament area.

When your child is preparing for the event, encourage him or her to leave any bulky or expensive possessions at home. Electronics and large collections of cards are hard to keep track of during a big tournament – your child will have a much easier day without having to worry about these kinds of items.

Trading cards is a big attraction at large tournaments, but if you are concerned about your child trading away valuable cards, talk to him or her before the event and set some guidelines. You can always have your child check with you before making a trade.

Q: Will there be meal breaks during the WCQ – National tournament?

A: Please contact your local Tournament Organizer for breaks during the tournament.

Q: What happens if I am not done with my Match when time is called in the Round?

A: Sometimes a Match will not be finished when the time ends for a Round. If this happens, it is both Duelists’ responsibility to note whose turn it is when time is called. Duelists who require assistance with the End of Match procedures, should raise their hand and call for a Judge. The Judge should be notified that the Match is ongoing and whose turn it is. The judge may or may not stay to supervise the End of Match procedure but should ensure that both Duelists understand the following procedures.

End of Match procedures should follow these three (3) rules:

Rule #1: If time is called while Duelists are in the middle of a Game, the current Game must have a decision (Win, Loss, or Draw)

Rule #2: Once the current Game has concluded with a decision, determine the winner of the Match by determining the number of Game Wins (or Game Losses) each Duelist has for the current Match. The Duelist with the most Game Wins will win the Match.

Swiss Rounds: If both Duelists have the same number of Game Wins, or if time was called in between games of a Match when both Duelists had the same number of Game Wins, then the Match is a Draw.

Single-Elimination Rounds: If both Duelists have the same number of Game Wins, or if time is called in between Games of a Match while both Duelists have the same number of Game Wins, they will begin a new Duel with specific guidelines.

Neither Duelist may use his or her Side Deck. If time was called in between Games of a Match and at least one Duelist has already accessed his or her Side Deck, then both Duelists may use their Side Deck.
- Duelists must use a random method (die roll, coin flip, etc.) to determine who will go first.
- The Duel will continue for a total of four (4) turns, two (2) turns for each Duelist, unless a Duelist manages to win the Duel before the four (4) turns have concluded.
  - A “turn” is defined as the start of the Draw Phase until the end of the End Phase for a single Duelist.
- Once the four (4) turns are completed, Life Point totals are compared and the Duelist with the highest Life Point total wins the Match.
- If both Duelists’ Life Points are the same after the four (4) turns are completed, then play will continue on a turn-by-turn basis, with the Duelist with the most Life Points at the end of a turn being declared the winner of that Game.

Rule #3: If a win condition occurs during End of Match Procedures, that Duelist wins the current Game.

Keeping these three (3) rules in mind, please follow these instructions when proceeding to End of Match procedures:

Continue with the current Phase of the Game. Once the Phase is over, stop the game.
Determine a Game Winner at this point, with the Duelist with the most Life Points winning the Game.
- During Swiss Rounds, if both Duelists’ Life Points are the same, the Game is a Draw. Compare Game Wins with the Duelist with the most Game Wins winning the Match. If the Game Win totals are the same, the Match is a Draw.
- During Single-Elimination, if both Duelists’ Life Points are the same at the end of the current Phase (Step 1 above), finish the current turn. If both Duelists’ Life Points are the same at the end of the turn, then play will continue on a turn-by-turn basis, with the Duelist with the most Life Points at the end of a turn being declared the winner of that Game.

Match Draws cannot occur during Single-Elimination Rounds.

Q: Who should I contact if I have questions about the WCQ – National event?

A: You should contact the Tournament Organizer for your particular event. A list of OTS hosting each WCQ – Nationalcan be found here: https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/national-qualifier-info/

Latin America Dragon Duel National Information

In addition to the WCQ – National, each of the events will be hosting a Dragon Duel National on the same day!

Participants are required to provide proof of age to participate in a Dragon Duel National. Duelists must be born in 2010 or later. This event is open to the public and is free of charge.

The winner of the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Dragon Duel National event will receive complimentary travel and accommodations to the Latin America WCQ for their region, where they can choose to compete in either the all ages WCQ OR the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Dragon Duel Championship! Please note, however, that they cannot compete in both.

If the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Dragon Duel National event has 21 or more Dragon Duelists participating, then the top 2 Dragon Duelists will earn complimentary travel and accommodations to the Latin America WCQ for their region. The Dragon Duel Championship is open to all Dragon Duelists (Duelists born in 2010 or later) and is held alongside the WCQ.

If a Dragon Duelist earned an invite at a Dragon Duel tournament hosted at select Regional Qualifiers, WCQ – National events in Latin America, and YCS events throughout the Americas, they have the choice to use that invite for the all ages WCQ, which are open to all Duelists with an invite, or participate in the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Dragon Duel Championship.

Dragon Duelists will compete against one another at the Regional, WCQ – National, and YCS level.
Dragon Duelists will earn invites to the all ages WCQ.
Any Dragon Duelist that earns an invite to the all ages WCQ can choose to participate in the Dragon Duel Championship instead of the all ages WCQ, but they will not be able to compete in both.

Q: What happens at a Dragon Duel National event?

A: Dragon Duel National tournaments are prestigious Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME tournaments in which Duelists within Latin America compete to represent their nation at the Dragon Duel Championship or WCQ but not both. Top finishers from the Dragon Duel National tournaments will be invited to either the Central or South America Dragon Duel Championship or WCQ, based on their country of residence. Dragon Duel National champions will only be able to participate in one event (Dragon Duel Championship or WCQ), selection may be made up until the close of registration to the WCQ they have qualified for. KDE-US representative on staff at the WCQ must be alerted of the decision made in order to complete registration into the proper tournament.

Q: When and where are the Latin America Dragon Duel National events?

A: Please visit this page for a listing of dates and locations of each Latin America Dragon Duel National event:

https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/national-qualifier-info/

Q: When is registration for the Dragon Duel National events?

A: Check with your individual Tournament Organizer for the registration times of your event.

Q: What are the prizes for the Dragon Duel National events?

A: Please visit this page for a list of the prizing for the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Dragon Duel National events:

https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/national-qualifier-info/

Q: How can I enter a Dragon Duel National event?

A: Entry toDragon Duel National events is open for all Duelists born 2010 or later and has no cost for entering the tournament. All Duelists participating in a Dragon Duel National event will receive a pack of WCQ sleeves for participating.

Q: Are there any pack prizes for the Dragon Duel National events?

A: The only booster pack prizes are listed in the prize breakdown at:

https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/national-qualifier-info/

No other booster pack prizes will be awarded.

Q: Is there a participation prize for the Dragon Duel National events?

A: Yes, all participants for the Dragon Duel National events will receive a pack of the 2024 WCQ Sleeves*.

*All participation prizes will be given while supplies last.

Q: What is the format for the Dragon Duel National tournaments?

A: Dragon Duel National tournaments are Constructed events, which means each Duelist must bring his or her own Deck in order to compete. Decks must be constructed according to the latest Advanced Format guidelines. (See here for more information: http://www.yugioh-card.com/lat-am/limited/index.html) You will need to make sure your Deck matches the current format.

Q: How many Rounds will the Dragon Duel National tournaments have?

A: The total number of Duelists will determine the number of Rounds that are played.

Number of Participants	Number of Swiss Rounds	Playoff Top Cut
4 – 8	3 Rounds of Swiss	None
9 – 16	4 Rounds of Swiss	Top 8
17 – 32	5 Rounds of Swiss	Top 8
33 – 64	6 Rounds of Swiss	Top 8
65 – 128	7 Rounds of Swiss	Top 8

Q: Are there any special rules I need to know for the Dragon Duel National tournaments?

A: In the Final Match of the Playoff Top Cut of the Dragon Duel National tournaments, Duelists may not concede a Game or Match without prior approval from the judge currently present at the Match Table. Duelists must play out the Match, in order to ensure a clear National Champion. Unless the Head Judge authorizes a Duelist to concede a Game in the Match, concessions will not be allowed. If the Game result will determine a Match winner, concessions will not be authorized by the Head Judge. If a Duelist does concede a Match in the Finals of the Playoff Top Cut of the Dragon Duel National tournament, they will be dropped from the tournament and will no longer be eligible to receive any prizes to which they may have been entitled.

Duelists can only participate in one Dragon Duel National tournament and they must be a resident of that country to participate in the Dragon Duel National tournament, if one is being held in your country. If your country does not have a Dragon Duel National tournament, you are welcome to participate in any of the Dragon Duel National tournaments in your region (Central or South America) or Regional Qualifiers in the United States to earn your invite to the 2024 Central America or South America Dragon Duel Championship.

Q: What will I need to bring to the Dragon Duel National event?

A: You should bring a tournament-legal Deck as described above, registration sheet, and a completed Deck List. The registration sheet and Deck List can also be found on-site. You should also bring any tournament supplies you will need, such as paper and pen to track Life Points, dice or counters if you are using cards which require them, extra sleeves to replace any that become damaged, and so forth. To register for the Dragon Duel National tournament, you must bring your CARD GAME ID number and a form of personal identification with a picture, as you will need proof of identity in order to register. For the Dragon Duel National tournament, we will need to verify your date of birth. So please bring a form of identification with your birth date, such as a birth certificate, with you. If you already have a CARD GAME ID number, you should bring your number and barcode. If you do not have a CARD GAME ID, you can get one by registering online at https://cardgame-network.konami.net/.

You should also bring money for your incidentals (food, drinks, Public Events, etc.).

Q: If I’ve never been to a Dragon Duel National event. What should I expect?

A: Dragon Duel National events are a showcase for a country’s top Duelists and attract other Duelists of all ages and skill levels to participate in the Public Events. Many Duelists will travel great distances to attend the Dragon Duel National event, so you can expect to meet lots of fellow Yu-Gi-Oh! fans from all over your country.

There are a lot of things you should do to make sure you are prepared before heading to the event.

Read over the list of things you will need for the event, and make sure you have everything.

English: https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/forms/KDE_RegistrationSheet.pdf

Spanish: https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/sp/KDE_RegistrationSheet (SP-MX).pdf

Portuguese: https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/pt/KDE_RegistrationSheet (PT-BR).pdf

If you have a CARD GAME ID and have lost or forgotten it, you can ask the Registration Station to look it up for you. If you’ve played in a previous event, they may be able to retrieve your number.

Once you have a completed Registration Form with a CARD GAME ID, you can register for the tournament.

Please arrive early enough before the Dragon Duel National tournament is scheduled to start to ensure you will be properly registered for the tournament. Registration generally closes 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. Duelists may register late for an event and will begin the event with a Round 1 Match Loss. Space is always limited based on the capacity of the venue.

You will also need a Deck List. A Deck List is required to participate in the Dragon Duel National tournament. You can get a Deck List form at the event when you register, or you can download one to fill out ahead of time by clicking on one of the following links:

Make sure your name and CARD GAME ID are on your Deck List.
Make sure your Deck List exactly matches your Deck.

Please check with the Head Judge for additional instructions on the Deck List collection process.

Duelists are responsible for paying attention to information from judges and/or tournament staff in order to understand what is going on. If Duelists have questions about the event either beforehand or while they are on site, they should check with the Tournament Organizer (beforehand) and/or the Head Judge (on site).

KDE-US Official Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME Tournament Policy:

https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/penalty_guide/YGOTCG_Policy_v_2_2.pdf

Tournament Infractions and Penalties Policy:

https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/penalty_guide/Penalty_Guidelines_v_2_2.pdf

Q: I will be bringing my children to the Dragon Duel National event. Is there anything I should know?

Q: Will there be meal breaks during the Dragon Duel National tournament?

A: Please contact your local Tournament Organizer for breaks during the tournament.

Q: What happens if I am not done with my Match when time is called in the Round?

End of Match procedures should follow these three (3) rules:

Rule #1: If time is called while Duelists are in the middle of a Game, the current Game must have a decision (Win, Loss, or Draw)

Swiss Rounds: If both Duelists have the same number of Game Wins, or if time was called in between games of a Match when both Duelists had the same number of Game Wins, then the Match is a Draw.

Neither Duelist may use his or her Side Deck. If time was called in between Games of a Match and at least one Duelist has already accessed his or her Side Deck, then both Duelists may use their Side Deck.
- Duelists must use a random method (die roll, coin flip, etc.) to determine who will go first.
- The Duel will continue for a total of four (4) turns, two (2) turns for each Duelist, unless a Duelist manages to win the Duel before the four (4) turns have concluded.
  - A “turn” is defined as the start of the Draw Phase until the end of the End Phase for a single Duelist.
- Once the four (4) turns are completed, Life Point totals are compared and the Duelist with the highest Life Point total wins the Match.
- If both Duelists’ Life Points are the same after the four (4) turns are completed, then play will continue on a turn-by-turn basis, with the Duelist with the most Life Points at the end of a turn being declared the winner of that Game.

Rule #3: If a win condition occurs during End of Match Procedures, that Duelist wins the current Game.

Keeping these three (3) rules in mind, please follow these instructions when proceeding to End of Match procedures:

Continue with the current Phase of the Game. Once the Phase is over, stop the game.
Determine a Game Winner at this point, with the Duelist with the most Life Points winning the Game.
- During Swiss Rounds, if both Duelists’ Life Points are the same, the Game is a Draw. Compare Game Wins with the Duelist with the most Game Wins winning the Match. If the Game Win totals are the same, the Match is a Draw.
- During Single-Elimination, if both Duelists’ Life Points are the same at the end of the current Phase (Step 1 above), finish the current turn. If both Duelists’ Life Points are the same at the end of the turn, then play will continue on a turn-by-turn basis, with the Duelist with the most Life Points at the end of a turn being declared the winner of that Game.

Match Draws cannot occur during Single-Elimination Rounds.

Q: Who should I contact if I have questions about the Dragon Duel National event?

A: You should contact the Tournament Organizer for your particular event. A list of OTS hosting each Dragon Duel National can be found here: https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/national-qualifier-info/

Registration Information

Q: When can I register for the WCQ – National and Dragon Duel National tournaments?

A: Contact the Tournament Organizer for your event for specifics on registration times and places.

Q: What will I need to bring in order to register?

A: Duelists who wish to enter a WCQ – National or Dragon Duel National event must meet the following criteria

Have a Deck that meets the current Advanced Format criteria.
Have a CARD GAME ID number (obtainable at the event) and be in good standing.
Have read and understood the following documents. These documents can be found here: https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/organizedplay/
- KDE-US Tournament Policy
- Tournament Infractions and Penalties Policy
- Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME Official Rulebook

Duelists who have been suspended from Organized Play by KDE-US are not considered to be in good standing and may not register for or compete in Sanctioned or Official events.

Suspended Duelists may not enter the venue of a WCQ – National event, no exceptions. If a suspended person is discovered at the venue, they may be charged with offenses including but not limited to trespassing, as well as an extension of their suspension.

If a Duelist is suspended, they are not allowed to be on the premises, even if they have reached their date of eligibility for reinstatement. Suspended Duelists are required to apply for reinstatement with the KDE-US Penalty Committee via us-penalty@konami.com. Once their applications have been reviewed, and their reinstatement accepted, their name will be removed from the list. Until that time, they are considered to be Suspended Duelists.

Invitations

Q: Do I need an invitation to participate in the WCQ – National or Dragon Duel National tournament?

A: Latin America WCQ – National tournaments, including Dragon Duel National, are open events, you do not need to have an invitation in order to participate.

Q: I qualified for either the South America WCQ or the Central America WCQ via a Regional Qualifier, OTS Championship, or YCS tournament. What is the entry requirement to attend the WCQ – National tournament?

A: Duelists who have already previously earned an invite to either the South America WCQ or Central America WCQ may register for the WCQ – National tournament without purchasing any booster packs. If you do so, you will not receive any booster packs for the event and instead just be registered in the event. Duelists may also elect to purchase packs and registration in the event.

Q: I qualified for either the South America WCQ or the Central America WCQ via a Dragon Duel at a Regional Qualifier or YCS tournament. What is the entry requirement if I decide to attend the Dragon Duel National tournament?

A: Dragon Duel National events are open to the public as long as proper identification is provided with proof of age. Duelists entering a Dragon Duel National must be born 2010 or later.

Q: If I qualified in a Dragon Duel tournament (for Duelists born 2010 or later) can I play in the WCQ – National tournament?

A: Yes, if you received an invite at a Dragon Duel tournament, you will be eligible to participate in the WCQ – National tournament. The only entry requirement will be to register for the event on time, but please note that you will not be eligible to receive packs, and you will not be able to participate in the Dragon Duel National.

Q: How and when will I receive my invite?

A: A list of Duelists who have earned invites to a WCQ will be posted online once the list is ready. An announcement will be made with instructions on how to access the WCQ Invite Lists at that time.

If you have a question about your invite status, you can email la-opsupport@konami.com and ask. Please provide your full name, CARD GAME ID number, date and location of the event at which you qualified, along with your question, so we can answer you quickly and efficiently.

• You will not receive an invite or certificate in the mail.

• You will not receive an invite or certificate via email.

• You will not be required to present any kind of certificate to enter a WCQ – National or WCQ.

• Your name and information will be added to the Invite List, and that is proof that you qualified.

• Information about your WCQ will likewise be posted online – it will not be mailed or sent to you.

Duelists are responsible to verify that their name appears on the appropriate Invite List.

Q: What should I do if I can’t find my name on the KDE-US online invite list?

A: If you have a question about your invite status, you can email la-opsupport@konami.com and ask. Please provide your full name, CARD GAME ID number, and the date and location of the event at which you qualified, along with your question, so we can answer you quickly and efficiently.

Please remember that invite status information isn’t automatically or instantly updated, so you should allow approximately 2-8 weeks after the conclusion of your event for results to be posted from your tournament.

Public Events

Q: Will there be Public Events?

A: Yes, here is the list for Public Events for each group of WCQ – National and Dragon Duel National event based on their Group:

WCQ – National:

Group A:

Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Costa Rica
Ecuador
Mexico
Peru
Trinidad & Tobago

Event	Packs Purchased for Entry	# of Participants***	Format	Prizing **
3 vs 3 Team Dueling Tournament*	1 Booster Pack per team member	64 Teams	3 vs 3 Team Dueling Format – Single Elimination	1^st Place: Each team member will receive an uncut 3 x 3 sheet of Secret Rares 2^nd Place: Each team member will receive an uncut 3 x 3 sheet of Ultra Rares 3^rd/4^thPlace: Each team member will receive an uncut 3 x 3 sheet of Super Rares
ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!!*	3 Booster Packs	32	Advanced Format – Single-Elimination	1^st Place: Oversized Yu-Gi-Oh! Card 2^nd–3^rd Place: Oversized Yu-Gi-Oh! Card (half the size of 1^st place)
DUEL LINKS Tournaments	1 Booster Pack	8	DUEL LINKS Format -Single-Elimination	1^st Place: Blue-Eyes White Dragon (chibi) Pin, Lion patch 2^nd Place: Ox Patch 3^rdPlace: Bear Patch
MASTER DUEL Tournaments	2 Booster Packs	8	MASTER DUEL Format – Single Elimination (Ongoing)	1^st Place: MASTER DUEL Desk Mat
Speed Duel Constructed Tournaments	2 Speed Duel Booster Packs	8	Speed Duel Constructed Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing)	1^st Place: Speed Duel Game Mat, Speed Duel Coin, and 2 Speed Duel Tournament Packs 2^nd Place: Speed Duel Coin and 2 Speed Duel Tournament Packs
Structure Deck Tournaments	1 Structure Deck	8	Sealed Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing)	1^st Place: Structure Deck Tournament Game Mat
Time Wizard Tournaments	2 Booster Packs	8	Time Wizard Advanced Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing)	1st Place : Time Wizard Game Mat
Win-A-Mat Tournaments	2 Booster Packs	8	Advanced Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing)	1st Place: Win-A-Mat Game Mat
Public Events Playoff*	N/A	4 per Playoff	Advanced Format – Single-Elimination	1st Place: Super Rare copy of the YCS prize card.

All remaining countries from Group B and C:

Bolivia
Colombia
Dominican Republic
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Nicaragua
Venezuela

Event	Packs Purchased for Entry	# of Participants***	Format	Prizing **
DUEL LINKS Tournaments	1 Booster Pack	8	DUEL LINKS Format -Single-Elimination	1^st Place: Blue-Eyes White Dragon (chibi) Pin, Lion patch 2^nd Place: Ox Patch 3^rdPlace: Bear Patch
MASTER DUEL Tournaments	2 Booster Packs	8	MASTER DUEL Format – Single Elimination (Ongoing)	1^st Place: MASTER DUEL Desk Mat
Speed Duel Constructed Tournaments	2 Speed Duel Tournament Packs	8	Speed Duel Constructed Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing)	1^st Place: Speed Duel Game Mat, Speed Duel Coin, and 2 Speed Duel Tournament Packs 2^nd Place: Speed Duel Coin and 2 Speed Duel Tournament Packs
Structure Deck Tournaments	1 Structure Deck	8	Sealed Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing)	1^st Place: Structure Deck Tournament Game Mat
Time Wizard Tournaments	2 Booster Packs	8	Time Wizard Advanced Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing)	1st Place: Time Wizard Game Mat
Win-A-Mat Tournaments	2 Booster Packs	8	Advanced Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing)	1st Place: Win-A-Mat Game Mat

Please check with your Tournament Organizer for schedule and the cost of registration.

Q: What are the point values for the Public Events?

Event	Participation Points	Additional Points for Winning
Structure Deck Tournament	3	3
3 vs 3 Team Duel Tournaments	2	2
ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!!	2	2
Speed Duel Constructed Tournaments	2	2
Time Wizard Tournaments	1	1
Win-A-Mat Tournaments	1	1

No Public Event Points are awarded for the following events:

MASTER DUEL Tournaments

Duelists must be present for the start of the First Round of each event for which they register, in order to receive the entry points. You cannot register in more than one event at a time. If you register for an event while you are still enrolled in a previous event, you will forfeit all Public Event points for all events in which you are simultaneously registered.

Q: What is the Public Events playoff? (Applies to Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Trinidad & Tobago only)

A: The Public Events playoff gives 2 hopeful Duelists at each WCQ – National events a chance to win their very own Super Rare copy of the coveted YCS Prize Card Anotherverse Gluttonia! There are two different playoffs, each of which awards the YCS Prize Cards to the winner.

Playoff 1: The four Duelists who have accumulated the highest number of Public Event points will play two rounds of Single-Elimination to determine a winner, who will receive a Super Rare copy of the YCS Prize Card. In case of a points total tie, the selection will be made by random drawing from the tied competitors.

Playoff 2: Four names will be drawn at random from all Public Events entrants over the course of the weekend. These four competitors will then play two Rounds of Single-Elimination to determine a winner, who will receive a Super Rare copy of the YCS Prize Card.

Card Legality

Q: What cards are legal for play?

A: Please check the “Products” page online at https://www.yugioh‐card.com/en/products/ for the most current legality dates of Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME product releases, prior to preparing your Deck for the event.

In addition to checking the tournament legality of a product, please check the current Advanced Format Forbidden/Limited list. Certain cards in products with tournament-legal dates can sometimes be excluded from the current format.

Cards that have been altered from their original appearance with surface decoration may be used for play only if the alterations do not obscure any portion of the card text, make the illustration difficult to recognize, or make the card distinguishable from other cards in the Deck while it is face-down.

If a card’s surface decoration renders the card unrecognizable at first glance, then the card is not allowed for tournament play.

The Head Judge of the event has final arbitration on whether or not altered cards may be used at the tournament. Duelists are responsible for determining whether or not their altered cards are acceptable for use before the start of the tournament.

Subscription promos* for Weekly SHONEN JUMP Magazine and/or promotional cards that have not been released in Latin America are not tournament legal in Latin America. The list below contains SHONEN JUMP promos and video game promos that have not been released in Latin America:

JUMP-EN006      Unity
JUMP-EN007      Yu-Jo Friendship
JUMP-EN008      Judgment of Pharaoh
YZ05-EN001        Number 72: Shogi Rook
YZ09-EN001        Gagaga Head
YA06-EN001       Timelord Progenitor Vorpgate
JMPS-EN001       Troposphere
PCK-003               Seal of the Ancients
DBT-EN001          Emes the Infinity
DBT-EN003          Twinheaded Beast
YDB1-EN002       Metal Shooter
WC4-001              Fairy King Truesdale

*These subscription promos are only available if you are a resident of US or Canada, and tournament legal dates apply only to sanctioned North American events.

Q: Can I use OCG cards (cards printed for use in Japan and other Asian territories) in my Deck?

A: No, cards printed for Asian markets are not legal for play in TCG tournaments, even if you have a translation available.

Q: Can I use foreign language cards in my Deck?

A: You may use foreign-language copies of legal-for-play cards printed for the TCG market, as long as you can show an official translation of the card when asked to do so by an opponent or tournament official.

If you are using a card that is not in a local language, you must do one of the following:

Have a local-language version of the card, stored outside of your Deck or Card Case, available to show opponents or tournament officials. For English or Spanish language cards, you are not required to have an official translation (with the exception of Brazil and Trinidad & Tobago, Spanish cards will need English translation). Portuguese cards do not require a translation for the Brazilian event(s).
Have an accurate, written version of the most recent card text, stored outside of your Card Case, available to show opponents or tournament officials.
Use the “Camera Search” function in NEURON to provide an accurate translation of the card.

Miscellaneous

Q: I want to judge at a WCQ – National event, instead of competing as a Duelist – how do I request to participate?

A: If you’re interested in judging at a Tier 2 or higher event, please visit http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/judges/index.html, for information about how to join the KDE-US Judge Program.

All potential judges must pass the online Rulings Comprehension Level 1 test, and then complete an online application to join the Judge Program.

Please see the KDE-US Judge Program FAQ for answers to most common questions: https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/judges/judge-faq/

If you’re interested in judging, you should also contact the Tournament Organizer for the WCQ – National event as soon as possible. Most Tournament Organizers are always on the lookout for Judge Staff, so be prepared to provide your full name, contact information, including email and phone number, and a description of your previous judging experience.

Q: Will there be vendors on site so I can buy single cards, supplies, and sell my cards?

A: Please contact your WCQ – National event tournament organizer for information on on-site vendors.

Q: I want to vend at a WCQ – National event, whom should I contact?

A: Please contact the organizer for the WCQ – National event you are interested in vending at.

Q: Can I buy and sell from other people at the event?

A: Duelists are not allowed to buy or sell from one another at the WCQ – National event. If you do so, you risk incurring penalties, including being disqualified and removed from the event.

Q: Where can I get food and drinks during the tournament?

A: All National events are selected to be in a Duelist-friendly area but please contact the organizer for the WCQ – National event you are participating at for detailed information.

Q: Can I get a CARD GAME ID number at the WCQ – National event, or will I need to have one before I attend the event?

A: If you previously had a COSSY ID, that same number will carry over as your CARD GAME ID. You will still need to register online at https://cardgame-network.konami.net/.

If you do not remember your previous 10-digit ID, a registration staff member on-site should be able to assist in finding your correct ID. Duelists should avoid acquiring new CARD GAME IDs if the previous ID can be found.

If you do not have a CARD GAME ID number, you can get one by registering online at https://cardgame-network.konami.net/.

Duelists are not required to have their actual CARD GAME ID card to participate, though it is encouraged

Q: Will there be coverage at any of the Latin America WCQ – National and Dragon Duel National events?

A: There will not be any online coverage at any of the Latin America WCQ – National and Dragon Duel National events.

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