25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II
Release Celebration - North America
Updated: 4/5/202425th Anniversary Rarity Collection II
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Release Celebration events are a day for you to become familiar with the 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II at your Official Tournament Store (OTS) and try to earn some new prizes while doing so! Duelists will be able to participate in a Sanctioned tournament at all participating Official Tournament Stores (OTS), with exclusive prizes only available at an OTS. Only KDE-US-approved OTS are permitted to host a Release Celebration event.
MORE LINKS & INFORMATION You can select more information from the drop-down menu at the top of this page. Updated: 4/5/2024
The 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration event is a day for you to become familiar with the newly released 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II at your Official Tournament Store (OTS) and try to earn some new prizes while doing so! This Release Celebration will be held as a one-day event scheduled to occur between Wednesday, May 22, 2024, and Sunday, June 2, 2024. Duelists will be able to participate in a Sanctioned tournament at all participating Official Tournament Stores (OTS), with exclusive prizes only available at an OTS. Only KDE-US-approved OTS are permitted to host a 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration event. |
Date & LocationMay 22 - June 2 North America |
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LOCATIONS Q: Where and when are the Release Celebration events? A list of locations and dates for this Release Celebration event can be found online here OTS have the option of running the 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration either as an in-store event or as a Remote Duel event. Please reach out to your OTS to see what format they are using for their 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration. Please contact your OTS for exact tournament start time. If you are attending a 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration that is hosted as a Remote Duel event, you must have a valid shipping address in the country (United States or Canada) in which the Remote Duel 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration event is being held in order to participate in that specific Remote Duel 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration. Duelists in the United States cannot participate in a 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration hosted by a Canadian OTS and Canadian Duelists cannot participate in a 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration hosted by an OTS in the United States. |
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North America 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration FAQ In Effect as of May 22nd, 2024 BASIC INFORMATION
PREPARING FOR THE TOURNAMENT – IN-STORE INFORMATION
PREPARING FOR THE TOURNAMENT – REMOTE DUEL INFORMATION
AT THE TOURNAMENT – IN-STORE INFORMATION
AT THE TOURNAMENT – REMOTE DUEL INFORMATION
BASIC INFORMATION Q: What is the 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration? The 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration event is a day for you to become familiar with the newly released 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II at your Official Tournament Store (OTS) and try to earn some new prizes while doing so! This Release Celebration will be held as a one-day event scheduled to occur between Wednesday, May 22, 2024, and Sunday, June 2, 2024. Duelists will be able to participate in a Sanctioned tournament at all participating Official Tournament Stores (OTS), with exclusive prizes only available at an OTS. Only KDE-US-approved OTS are permitted to host a 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration event.
Q: Where and when are the 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration events? The 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration event will be held on one day in the following range: Wednesday, May 22, 2024, to Sunday, June 2, 2024 at select locations throughout North America. A list of locations and dates for the 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration event can be found online at: www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/release_celebration/ra02_event_locations/ Please contact your OTS for exact tournament start time. If you are attending a 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration that is hosted as a Remote Duel event, you must have a valid shipping address in the country (United States or Canada) in which the Remote Duel 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration event is being held in order to participate in that specific Remote Duel 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration. Duelists in the United States cannot participate in a 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration hosted by a Canadian OTS and Canadian Duelists cannot participate in a 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration hosted by an OTS in the United States.
Q: What is the attendance capacity for the 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration? Each 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration event’s attendance capacity may vary from location to location. It is advised that you reach out to your OTS early enough to register for the 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration so that you can ensure a spot in the event. If you have any additional questions, please contact the OTS directly at the phone number that corresponds with the event in the 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration Locator page.
Q: How do I enter a 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration tournament? Duelists in North America will pay $10.00 USD in the United States ($13.50 CAD in Canada) to receive one (1) booster pack of 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II and entry to the event. Sales tax and fees may be charged for the 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration event in addition to cost of the packs purchased for the event. For any Remote Duel 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration tournaments, OTS are allowed to charge a reasonable amount in order to ship out any prizing earned (commensurate and top prizing), should the prizing need to be shipped to the Duelist. Prizing can also be picked up in-store or curbside, in accordance with individual OTS policies. All shipping costs should be clarified with all participants prior to the start of Registration. OTS who are currently offering curbside pick-up at their OTS location may offer this service to local participants.
Q: What are the prizes for the 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration tournament? Additional prizes will be distributed as follows:
Q: What is the format for the 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration tournament? The 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration is a Constructed – Advanced Format, Tier 1 event, with Swiss Rounds. The format details provided here supersede any tournament details found in other official KDE-US policy documents.
*The Number of Participants is based on how many total participants are enrolled in the tournament once Registration closes. All Duelists added to the event after registration closes should not affect the number of Swiss Rounds.
Q: Can I get a CARD GAME ID number at the 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration tournament, or will I need to have one before I attend the event? If you previously had a COSSY ID, that same number will carry over as your CARD GAME ID. You can still register your CARD GAME ID online at https://cardgame-network.konami.net/. If you do not remember your previous 10-digit ID, you should email the OTS at least five (5) days prior to the event to obtain your correct ID. Duelists should avoid acquiring new CARD GAME IDs if the previous ID can be found. If you have never signed up for a CARD GAME ID or a COSSY number before, you can get one by downloading official Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG companion app Yu-Gi-Oh! NEURON (NEURON) from the app stores, Google Play and the Apple App Store.
Q: Will I need to complete and turn in a Deck List? You may have to turn in a completed Deck List in order to participate. Please check with your OTS if they will be requiring Deck Lists for their event and for additional information regarding the Deck List collection process. The official KDE-US Deck List form 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 the name of each card in full, and input how many copies you have in your Deck. You can download the official KDE-US Deck List at: https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/forms/KDE_DeckList.pdf Make sure your name and CARD GAME ID are on your Deck List. Make sure your Deck List exactly matches your Deck. There is a very helpful article on our strategy site that will help you fill out your Deck List properly. Just follow the link here: https://yugiohblog.konami.com/articles/?p=3534 Duelists are encouraged to complete their Deck List before registering for the Tournament by using the downloadable KDE-US Deck List and typing out all of the necessary information in the editable fields on the form. Make sure your name and CARD GAME ID are on your Deck List. Duelists may also use the Deck List “Save List” feature on NEURON. To do so, please follow these instructions: To use NEURON: Select and view your Deck, then scroll down to the “Save List” button. Clicking this button will create a JPG of your Deck List, which you can email/upload to the OTS.
Q: What cards are legal for play? Please check the “Products” page online at https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/products/ for an updated look at the legality dates of Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME product releases, prior to preparing your Deck for the event. Advanced Format tournaments use a specific list of playable cards. Some cards are forbidden from use, or limited to a set number in the Deck, in order to better balance tournament play. The Advanced Format list changes periodically. Duelists can view the most current Advanced Format card list by visiting this link: https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/limited/ In addition, if you are attending a Remote Duel 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration, additional rules apply. Remote Duel tournaments include additional cards that are forbidden from use due to the cards being unable to successfully resolve. The Remote Duel Forbidden List can be found in the Remote Duel Best Practices Guide at this link: https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/remoteduel/EN_Remote_Duel_Best_Practice_Guide_V_1_2.pdf Constructed Decks for Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG tournaments must meet specific guidelines for use in the event. Duelists must ensure that their Decks meet these requirements before entering an event. A Duelist’s Deck includes their Main Deck and may include a Side Deck and/or an Extra Deck. A Duelist may not have more than three (3) copies of any card included in their Main Deck, Side Deck, and Extra Deck combined. 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.
Q: Can I use OCG cards in my Deck? No. Cards printed for Asian markets are not legal for play in TCG tournaments.
Q: Can I use foreign language cards in my Deck? You can 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, kept outside of your Deck and Deck box, when asked to do so by an opponent or tournament official. If an opponent or tournament official has difficulty reading the card text, make sure to have the full local language card name ready to ensure it can be found quickly in NEURON or the official Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Database.
Q: If I’ve never been to a Release Celebration tournament, what should I expect? Read over the list of things you will need for the tournament, and make sure you have everything. You will need to register for the event in order to play. You should contact your OTS ahead of time to learn how registration will work. If you have a CARD GAME ID and have lost or forgotten it, you can ask the OTS to look it up for you. If you’ve played in a previous event, they may be able to retrieve your number. Please show up, either in-store or on the Discord Server, early enough before the 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration is scheduled to start, to ensure that you will be properly registered for the tournament. Registration generally closes 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. You may register late (assuming the event has not reached capacity) for an event and will begin the event with a Round 1 Match Loss. You are responsible for paying attention to information from judges and/or tournament staff in order to understand what is going on. If you have questions about the event, either before or during the event, you should check with the OTS. Before participating in the event, you 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 (even if the event is occurring remotely) and give you a good idea of what to expect. You may find these Guidelines by clicking the following links. 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 If you observe an issue during the event, you should ensure they follow the instructions found in Section H of the Tournament Policy covering expectations of Spectators during an event. A helpful guide for how to handle potential issues you observe can be found at https://yugiohblog.konami.com/2021/03/40576/. When you compete in a Release Celebration tournament, you will be held to high standards of play and sportsmanship. You should know how the cards in your Deck work. Duelists must pay attention to information from judges and/or tournament staff in order to understand what is going on. Duelists are expected to know and understand the information provided in the above policies and guidelines while at a 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration or any other Official or Sanctioned event.
Q: I want to judge at a 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration, instead of competing as a Duelist – how can I apply? If you are interested in judging, you should contact the OTS for the 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration as soon as possible (use the contact number provided in the 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration Locator listing). Most OTS are always on the lookout for Judge Staff, so be prepared to provide your full name, contact information (including e-mail and phone number), and a description of your previous judging experience.
Q: How can I tell if my OTS is hosting the 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration in-store or through Remote Duel? Please contact your OTS directly to ask about whether the 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration will be in-store or Remote Duel. You can find the full list of participating OTS at www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/release_celebration/ra02_event_locations/
Q: Who should I contact for more information about a specific 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration? Your best source for answers about a specific 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration event is the contact number listed on the 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration Locator. KDE-US won’t be able to answer questions such as “When does registration start?,” and so forth. For questions such as these, you will need to contact the OTS directly. If you have more general questions about 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebrations, you can send them to us-opsupport@kde-us.com. Please be as detailed as possible, so we can try to provide you with the answers you’re seeking!
Q: I would like to provide feedback to KDE-US concerning the 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration I attended, who should I contact? If you participated in one of our 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebrations and would like to send us feedback, you can send us an e-mail about your specific event by e-mailing us at us-opsupport@kde-us.com, with the header line “North America 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration Feedback [Store Name, City, & State]”. All feedback, including comments about the OTS, the Judges, or the event itself, will be welcome! All feedback is always kept confidential. Please make sure your e-mail includes which 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration you attended, including store name, city, and state.
PREPARING FOR THE TOURNAMENT – IN-STORE INFORMATION Duelists who wish to enter a 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration must meet the following criteria
Any tournament official associated with or working an event cannot play in that specific event. This includes, but is not limited to, the Judge Staff, Scorekeeper, Event Staff, Store Owner, and Tournament Organizer. Event Staff or Judge Staff who participate in a tournament for which they are listed as staff will be subject to penalties, up to and including suspension from KDE-US Organized Play. Duelists who have been suspended from Organized Play by KDE-US are not considered to be in good standing and may not register for nor compete in Official or Sanctioned events. Suspended persons 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 Persons.
Q: What will I need to bring to a 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration TCG tournament? You will be required to complete a registration form at the event. You will be required to present their CARD GAME ID number along with a form of ID in order to register for the event. Acceptable forms of ID include current-year School ID cards, driver’s licenses, passports, or other government-issued identification documents. If you are under the age of 16, you can bring in a copy of your birth certificate as proof of ID. Duelists under the age of 16 are required to have a parent or guardian read and sign the registration form in order to be eligible to participate in a 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration. Registration forms can be downloaded and filled out prior to the event from here: https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/forms/KDE_RegistrationSheet.pdf Duelists who register or attempt to register under another Duelist’s name or CARD GAME ID number will be disqualified from the event, and risk suspension from KDE-US Organized Play events. Duelists are required to register with their legal name, as it appears on their form of ID. Nicknames may not be used when registering for a 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration. Initials to replace the First or Last Names may not be used when registering for a 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration.
Q: What if I lost an item at a 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration tournament? You are responsible for looking after your own belongings at the event. KDE-US, Tournament Organizers, Staff, and Judges bear no responsibility for, and cannot be held liable for, any loss, theft or damage to the person or personal property of any attendee. If you have lost items, you should seek the Lost & Found on-site. If the item is not found on-site, you are encouraged to contact the OTS within a 60-day period on the chance the lost item has been turned in.
PREPARING FOR THE TOURNAMENT – REMOTE DUEL INFORMATION Duelists who wish to enter a Remote Duel 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration must meet the following criteria
Any tournament official associated with or working an event cannot play in that specific event. This includes, but is not limited to, the Judge Staff, Scorekeeper, Event Staff, Store Owner, and Tournament Organizer. Event Staff or Judge Staff who participate in a tournament for which they are listed as staff will be subject to penalties, up to and including suspension from KDE-US Organized Play. 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 Official or Sanctioned events. Suspended persons 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 Persons.
Q: What do I need to know regarding a Remote Duel 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration tournament? A Remote Duel 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration should be run using the Discord app. You will need a webcam, smartphone or tablet to display your field to your opponent. The camera needs to be flipped/upside-down, so it displays correctly, for the opponent. You can find more details on Remote Duel on our website: Duelists should read the Remote Duel Best Practices guide, which also includes a list of cards Duelists cannot use during Remote Duel events. The list of cards Duelists cannot use only applies to events being run as an Advanced – Constructed tournament. Duelists are required to have a valid shipping address in the country (United States or Canada) in which the Remote Duel 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration event is being held, in order to participate in that specific Remote Duel 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration. Duelists from Latin America, Europe, or Oceania can participate in the Remote Duel 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration events happening in their territory. Please visit the link(s) below for more information on Remote Duel 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration in your territory.
Q: What will I need to have with me for a Remote Duel 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration TCG tournament? You need to have a functional Remote Duel setup and any tournament supplies you will need, such as a tournament legal Advanced Constructed Deck, paper and pen to track Life Points, dice or counters for card effects, extra sleeves to replace any that become damaged, and so forth.
Q: What will I need to prepare in order to register for the Remote Duel 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration tournament? You will be required to register with the OTS. You should contact the OTS to determine exactly what they will need in order to register you for the event. Duelists who register or attempt to register under another Duelist’s name or CARD GAME ID number will be disqualified from the event and risk suspension from KDE-US Organized Play events. Duelists are required to register with their legal name, as it appears on their form of ID. Nicknames may not be used when registering for a Remote Duel 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration. Initials to replace the First or Last Names may not be used when registering for a Remote Duel 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration.
Q: I’m under 13. Am I able to participate in a Remote Duel 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration tournament? You can participate, but your parent or guardian must register you for the event and you must ensure you are following Discord’s age requirements. Due to the nature of Remote Duels, Event Staff will need to verify your parent or guardian is registering you and understands you will be participating in the event using cameras to capture your field and using Discord to communicate with other Duelists and Event Staff. Verifying your parent or guardian’s consent will need to happen through video communication. Text-only verification will not be enough.
AT THE TOURNAMENT – IN-STORE INFORMATION Q: How long will the 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration tournament last? The number of Swiss Rounds is determined by the number of Duelists enrolled in the tournament. Tournament Rounds for this event will be 45 minutes long. Since you can play all Rounds in a Swiss tournament, you should expect to be at the event for several hours.
Q: What is the time limit for each Round for the 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration? Each 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration TCG Swiss Round will consist of best 2-out-of-3 game Matches, with a 45-minute time limit.
Q: What happens if I am not done with my Match after 45 minutes? 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 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.
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:
Q: Can I buy and sell cards from other participants at the event? Each 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration location may have different buying, selling, or trading policies. You should contact the OTS and inquire about that store’s policies regarding buying, selling, and trading.
AT THE TOURNAMENT – REMOTE DUEL INFORMATION Q: How long will the Remote Duel 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration tournament last? The number of Swiss Rounds is determined by the number of Duelists enrolled in the tournament. Tournament Rounds for this event will be 50 minutes long. Since you can play all Rounds in a Swiss tournament, you should expect to be at the event for several hours.
Q: What is the time limit for each Round for the Remote Duel 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration? Each Remote Duel 25th Anniversary Rarity Collection II Release Celebration TCG Swiss Round will consist of a best 2-out-of-3 game Matches, with a 50-minute time limit.
Q: What happens if I am not done with my Match after 50 minutes? 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 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.
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:
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