Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) Championship 2022
Frequently Asked Questions
Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship Information
- Are there any COVID requirements or procedures we must follow at the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship?
- What happens at the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship?
- Do I need an invite to participate in the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship?
- What are the prizes for the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship?
- Are there any pack prizes at the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship?
- What is the format for the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship?
- How many rounds will the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship have?
- How many Duelists will advance to Day 2?
- How many Duelists will advance to the Top Cut?
- What will I need to bring to the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship tournament?
- If I’ve never been to a Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship tournament, what should I expect?
- I will be bringing my children to the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship. Is there anything I should know?
- Will the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship have the Bounty Feature?
- I won a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series (YCS) or Remote Duel YCS event during the 2019 – 2022 qualifying season. Are there any perks for me at the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship?
- Will there be meal breaks during the tournament?
- What if someone who came with me does not know how to play?
- What happens if I am not done with my Match after 40 minutes?
Registration Information
- When can I register for the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship?
- What will I need to bring in order to register?
- When will I receive my participation prizes?
Invitations
- Do I need an invitation to participate in the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship?
- If I qualified in a Dragon Duel tournament can I play in the regular Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship?
- How and when will I receive my Invite?
- What should I do if I can’t find my name on KDE-US’ online invite list?
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?
Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship Information
Q: Are there any COVID requirements or procedures we must follow at the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship?
A: Yes, please see the COVID-19 restrictions for the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG in the Short FAQ.
Q: What happens at the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship?
A: The Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship is an invite-only tournament, where Duelists born in 2008 or later will attend to compete for exclusive prizes and the chance to become the undisputed Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Champion.
If a Dragon Duelists qualified during the 2019-2022 qualifying season but has since aged out of Dragon Duel tournaments (born 2007 or earlier), they would participate in the 2022 Central America Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship instead of the 2022 Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship.
The Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship is a 3-day event. On Friday, June 17th, Duelists who have not qualified for the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship can play in the two Dragon Duel Last Chance Qualifiers to earn an invite for the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship (There will only be two Dragon Duel Last Chance Qualifiers and they will occur at 12:00PM and 2:00PM on Friday, June 17th). The actual Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship itself will begin on Saturday, June 18th.
In addition to the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship, there will be numerous Public Events to participate in during Saturday and Sunday.
Q: Do I need an invite to participate in the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship?
A: Yes, all Duelists wishing to compete in either the 2022 Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Tournament or the Yu-Gi-Oh! Dragon Duel Championship Tournament will need to have earned an invite at any of the following;
- A Regional Qualifier hosted between July 2019 and June 22nd, 2022
- This includes Regional Qualifier single-elimination flights hosted at YCS and Remote Duel YCS
- A Dragon Duel event hosted between July 2019 and June 22nd, 2022
- OTS Championship event hosted between August 2019 and March 2022
- YCS Top Cut between August 2019 and June 2022
- This includes Remote Duel YCS
Q: What are the prizes for the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship?
A: The number of Duelists that are enrolled in the tournament once Registration closes will determine what the prizes for the event will be:
4 – 32 Duelists:
| 1st Place | 12 packs each of Dawn of Majesty, Burst of Destiny, Battle of Chaos, and Dimension Force Complete set of Battle of Chaos and Dimension Force (Including Starlight Rares) Nintendo® Switch system and custom Switch case Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution download code & Yu-Gi-Oh! RUSH DUEL: Dawn of the Battle Royale!! download code |
| 2nd Place | 9 packs each of Dawn of Majesty, Burst of Destiny, Battle of Chaos, and Dimension Force Complete set of Battle of Chaos and Dimension Force Nintendo® Switch system and custom Switch case Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution download code & Yu-Gi-Oh! RUSH DUEL: Dawn of the Battle Royale!! download code |
| 3rd-4th Place | Complete set of Battle of Chaos and Dimension Force 6 packs each of Dawn of Majesty, Burst of Destiny, Battle of Chaos, and Dimension Force |
| 5th-8th Place | Complete Set of Dimension Force 3 packs each of Dawn of Majesty, Burst of Destiny, Battle of Chaos, and Dimension Force |
| 9th-16th Place | Complete Set of Dimension Force |
| Top 4 | Championship Card Case |
| Top 8 | Trophy Super Rare Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Prize Card: Duel Link Dragon, the Duel Dragon Crystal Card Featuring Black Luster Soldier, Envoy of the Beginning Black Luster Soldier, Envoy of the Beginning Championship Game Mat |
| Top 16 | Championship Sleeves |
| Top Cut | Championship Dragon Duel 2022 Top Cut Game Mat |
| Participation | Championship Dragon Duel 2022 Game Mat WCQ Sleeves |
33 – 128 Duelists
| 1st Place | 12 packs each of Dawn of Majesty, Burst of Destiny, Battle of Chaos, and Dimension Force Complete set of Battle of Chaos and Dimension Force (Including Starlight Rares) Nintendo® Switch system and custom Switch case Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution download code & Yu-Gi-Oh! RUSH DUEL: Dawn of the Battle Royale!! download code |
| 2nd Place | 9 packs each of Dawn of Majesty, Burst of Destiny, Battle of Chaos, and Dimension Force Complete set of Battle of Chaos and Dimension Force Nintendo® Switch system and custom Switch case Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution download code & Yu-Gi-Oh! RUSH DUEL: Dawn of the Battle Royale!! download code |
| 3rd-4th Place | Complete set of Battle of Chaos and Dimension Force 6 packs each of Dawn of Majesty, Burst of Destiny, Battle of Chaos, and Dimension Force |
| 5th-8th Place | Complete Set of Dimension Force 3 packs each of Dawn of Majesty, Burst of Destiny, Battle of Chaos, and Dimension Force |
| 9th-16th Place | Complete Set of Dimension Force |
| Top 4 | Championship Card Case |
| Top 8 | Trophy Super Rare Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Prize Card: Duel Link Dragon, the Duel Dragon |
| Top 16 | Championship Sleeves Crystal Card Featuring Black Luster Soldier, Envoy of the Beginning Black Luster Soldier, Envoy of the Beginning Championship Game Mat |
| Top Cut | Championship Dragon Duel Top 2022 Cut Game Mat |
| Participation | Championship Dragon Duel 2022 Game Mat WCQ Sleeves |
Championship Card Case
Championship Game Mat
Championship Sleeves
Q: Are there any pack prizes at the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship?
A: The Top 8 of the event will receive booster pack prizes. Please refer to the prizing section for information on all prizes that will be awarded at the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship.
Q: What is the format for the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship?
A: The Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship is a Constructed event, 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/en/limited/#limited_adv.) You will need to make sure your Deck matches the current format.
Q: How many rounds will the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship have?
A: The total number of Duelists will determine the number of rounds that are played.
| Number of Participants | Number of Swiss Rounds | Swiss Rounds Day 1 | Swiss Rounds Day 2 | Playoff Top Cut |
| 4 – 5 Duelists | 3 Rounds | 3 Rounds | None | None |
| *6 – 8 Duelists | 3 Rounds | 3 Rounds | None | Top 2 |
| 9 – 16 Duelists | 4 Rounds | 4 Rounds | None | Top 4 |
| 17 – 32 Duelists | 5 Rounds | 5 Rounds | None | Top 8 |
| 33 – 64 Duelists | 6 Rounds | 6 Rounds | None | Top 16 |
| 65 – 128 Duelists | 7 Rounds | 7 Rounds | None | Top 32 |
*If there are 6 – 8 Duelists registered for the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship and after the 3 Rounds of Swiss, there is one undefeated Duelist, then there will be no Top Cut. The undefeated Duelist will then be named the Dragon Duel Central America Champion.
Q: How many Duelists will advance to Day 2?
A: If there are 6 – 8 Duelists registered for the WCQ and no player goes undefeated, then the Top 2 Duelists will advance to Day 2.
- If there are 9 – 16 Duelists registered for the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship, then the Top 4 Duelists will advance to Day 2.
- If there are 17 – 32 Duelists registered for the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship, then the Top 8 Duelists will advance to Day 2.
- If there are 33 – 64 Duelists registered for the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship, then the Top 16 Duelists will advance to Day 2.
- If there are 65 – 128 Duelists registered for the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship, then the Top 32 Duelists will advance to Day 2.
Q: How many Duelists will advance to the Top Cut?
A: If there are 33 – 64 Duelists registered for the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship, the tournament will cut to Top 16 after all rounds of Swiss are completed.
If there are 65 – 128 Duelists registered for the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship, the tournament will cut to Top 32 after all rounds of Swiss are completed.
Q: What will I need to bring to the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship tournament?
A: You should bring a tournament-legal Deck as described above, along with 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. If you have a CARD GAME ID number, you should bring your number. You should bring a form of personal identification with a picture. You’ll also need money for your incidentals (food, drinks, Public Events, etc.).
Q: If I’ve never been to a Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship tournament, what should I expect?
A: The Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship is a prestigious Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament that attracts the best Duelists in Central America Dragon Duel. Many Duelists travel great distances to attend the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship, so you can expect to meet hundreds of fellow Yu-Gi-Oh! fans from all over.
There are a lot of things you should do to make sure you are prepared before heading to the tournament.
Read over the list of things you will need for the tournament, 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. You can register on Friday from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM, or you can register on the morning of the event. If you live in the area or arrive early enough on Friday, you should definitely register then, it will save you a lot of time the following morning.
Your Deck List will be collected at Registration. Make sure your Deck List is ready before you reach the front of the Registration line.
If you need to register on the day of the event, get there early! Registration will open at 8:00 AM, and there will already be a line of people waiting. You’ll need to be in line by 9:45 AM, or you will not be able to enter the tournament when it begins. We must start without you, to make sure the event begins on time – you’ll still be able to play, but you will not be able to enter the tournament until the second round begins and you will start with a Round one Match loss.
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:
https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/forms/KDE_RegistrationSheet.pdf
Make sure your Registration form is filled out completely before you reach the registration station.
You will also need a CARD GAME ID card – this is the ID number used to track you in the tournament. If you don’t already have one, you will be able to get one at the tournament.
If you have a CARD GAME ID and have lost or forgotten it, you can ask the CARD GAME ID station to look it up for you. If you’ve played in a previous event, they may be able to retrieve your number. The CARD GAME ID station is kept separately from the Registration stations, so if you do not have a CARD GAME ID number or need it looked up, be sure to go to the CARD GAME ID station before getting in line to register.
Once you have a completed Registration form and a CARD GAME ID, you can register for the tournament.
You will also need a Deck List. A Deck List is required to participate in the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship 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 this link:
https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/forms/KDE_DeckList.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 – write the name of each card in full, and write down 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.
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:
Duelists are encouraged to complete their Deck List before attempting to register for the Tournament by using the downloadable KDE-US Deck List and typing out all the necessary information in the editable fields on the form.
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 there, they should check with the Event Manager.
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_1.pdf
Tournament Infractions and Penalties Policy:
https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/penalty_guide/Penalty_Guidelines_v_2_1.pdf
Remember, there is much more to do at the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship than just compete in the main tournament. There are lots of Public Events, vendors buying and selling cards, and other Duelists to trade with. Read over the FAQ carefully, and you’ll be off to a great start.
Q: I will be bringing my children to the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship. Is there anything I should know?
A: We will have a Parents’ Lounge available, where parents can relax while their children are occupied in the tournament. This area is open only to parents and their children. 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 are 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 the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship have the Bounty Feature?
A: No, there will be no bounty feature at the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship.
Q: I won a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series (YCS) or Remote Duel YCS event during the 2019 – 2022 qualifying season. Are there any perks for me at the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship?
A: All Duelists who have won a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series during the 2019 – 2022 qualifying year or any Ultimate Duelist Series Invitational Champions will receive VIP status and preferred seating at the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship. VIP Duelists will begin the tournament with a 2-Round BYE.
Ultimate Duelist Series Invitational Champions are required to bring and present their UDS Championship Belt in order to receive VIP status.
Duelists who are eligible for VIP status will register at the VIP station either Friday June 17tht, 2022 between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM or Saturday June 18th, 2022 between 8:00 AM and 9:45 AM. VIPs will receive all participation items for the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship, while supplies last.
Q: Will there be meal breaks during the tournament?
A: There will be a meal break on Day 1 to allow Duelists to eat, as food and drink are not allowed inside the tournament hall. Announcements will be made the Round prior to the start of the break.
Q: What if someone who came with me does not know how to play?
A: If someone who is attending the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship that does not know how to play the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG or Yu-Gi-Oh! Speed Duel, do not worry. We will have capable staff on site who will be more than happy to teach them how to play.
Q: What happens if I am not done with my Match after 40 minutes?
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.
Registration Information
Q: When can I register for the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship?
A: Registration will open on Friday, June 17th from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM, and on Saturday, June 18th, from 8:00 AM until 9:45 AM. We strongly recommend that you register on Friday, to make sure you are ready to play on Saturday. If you register on Friday, you do not need to register again on Saturday.
Your Deck List will be collected at Registration. This means that you must have a completed Deck List ready to hand in when you register for the Central America Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship or Central AmericaDragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship. There will be one exception to this; if you Pre-Register on Friday, June 17th, you can turn in your Deck List when you Pre-Register or no later than 9:30 AM Saturday June 18th or you will be awarded at least a first round Game Loss and will not be allowed to participate until a legal Deck List has been properly submitted. Once a Deck List has been submitted it can no longer be changed.
Q: What will I need to bring in order to register?
A: Make sure you have all of the following, in order to register for the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship:
- Your CARD GAME ID (if you have lost your ID and cannot remember your number, we will be able to look it up on site).
- A proper form of identification, with your name and photo. A driver’s license, school ID, or passport are all acceptable forms of identification. Since this tournament is invitation-only, it is important that we verify the identity of all participants.
- For Dragon Duelists, we recommend having a copy of your Birth Certificate as well to show proof of age.
- Form of identification should be for the participating Duelist and not for a parent or guardian.
Q: When will I receive my participation prizes?
A: You will receive your participation prizes when you register for the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship. Please keep in mind that these items are participation prizes – you must attend the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship as a participant in order to receive them. They cannot be mailed to you or picked up on your behalf.
Invitations
Q: Do I need an invitation to participate in the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship?
A: Yes, you must have earned an invite at a Regional Qualifier, Remote Duel Regional Qualifier, Dragon Duel, OTS Championship, Remote Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series or Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series event in order to participate in the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship.
Duelists who have not yet earned an invite can still play in the Dragon Duel Last Chance Qualifiers to earn an invite. There will only be two Dragon Duel Last Chance Qualifiers and they will occur at 12:00PM and 2:00PM on Friday June 17th in the same Tournament Venue where the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship will be held.
Q: If I qualified in a Dragon Duel tournament (for Duelists born in 2008 or later) can I play in the regular Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship?
A: Duelists who were born in 2008 or later who qualified for the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship may choose to play in the Main Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship instead of the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship. Dragon Duelists may not register and/or participate in both events. A Dragon Duelist who is caught entering both events will be Disqualified and will not be able to compete in any other event, including any Public Events, at the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship.
If a Dragon Duelist does decide to play in the main Central America Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship, they will still need to register at the designated Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship registration area.
Q: How and when will I receive my Invite?
A: The list of players who have earned invites to the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship can be found at: https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/rankings/wcq-invite-lists/
You will not receive a physical invitation, or an invitation through e-mail or postal mail – you will be entered into the invite list database.
Information about the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship will be posted online – it will not be mailed or sent to you. Duelists are responsible for verifying that their name appears on the appropriate invite list, and to access posted information about the Central America Dragon Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Championship tournament by checking the http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events page for updates.
Q: What should I do if I can’t find my name on KDE-US’ online invite list?
A: If you have a question about your Invite status, you can email la-opsupport@konami.com for further information. 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, for a quick and efficient response.
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 at: https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/limited/list_05-2022/. 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
- YA05-EN001 Odd-Eyes Phantasma Dragon
- YA06-EN001 Timelord Progenitor Vorpgate
- JMPS-EN001 Troposphere
- PCK-002 Aqua Chorus
- 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.
