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The acclaimed Gold Series is back, and the 2009 edition brings some of today's most powerful cards to the players in the premium and exlusive Gold Rare foil technology.
Each pack contains 25 cards with 3 Gold Rare cards in each pack.

Release:
- 3rd June 2009 / DE/FR/IT/SP available in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America
- 3rd June 2009 / EN available in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Oceania, Latin America
- 27th May 2009 / EN North America

Set Content:

• 32 Common cards
• 18 Gold Rare cards

Key Selling Points:

• Popular cards that players can use to upgrade the look of their decks with the exciting gold versions.
• Harder to find cards that many players will want to collect like "Dark Armed Dragon" and a previous Championship prize card "Gold Sarcophagus" are included.

Complete Spoiler
(with pictures)


Gold Rare (18)
GLD2-EN001 Sangan
GLD2-EN002 Des Volstgalph
GLD2-EN023 Volcanic Rocket
GLD2-EN025 Elemental Hero Captain Gold
GLD2-EN026 Raiza the Storm Monarch
GLD2-EN027 Necro Gardna
GLD2-EN029 Test Tiger
GLD2-EN030 Royal Firestorm Guards
GLD2-EN031 Dark Armed Dragon
GLD2-EN032 Prime Material Dragon
GLD2-EN033 Caius the Shadow Monarch
GLD2-EN037 Mind Control
GLD2-EN039 Future Fusion
GLD2-EN040 Gold Sarcophagus
GLD2-EN043 Veil of Darkness
GLD2-EN044 Solemn Judgement
GLD2-EN045 Bottomless Trap Hole
GLD2-EN048 Phoenix Wing Wind Blast

Common (32)
GLD2-EN003 Lekunga
GLD2-EN004 Lord Poison
GLD2-EN005 Rigorous Reaver
GLD2-EN006 Zaborg the Thunder Monarch
GLD2-EN007 Mobius the Frost Monarch
GLD2-EN008 Thestalos the Firestorm Monarch
GLD2-EN009 Granmarg the Rock Monarch
GLD2-EN010 Treeborn Frog
GLD2-EN011 Phantom Beast Cross-Wing
GLD2-EN012 Phantom Beast Wild-Horn
GLD2-EN013 Phantom Beast Thunder-Pegasus
GLD2-EN014 Phantom Beast Rock-Lizard
GLD2-EN015 Winged Rynos
GLD2-EN016 Snipe Hunter
GLD2-EN017 The Six Samurai - Yaichi
GLD2-EN018 The Six Samurai - Kamon
GLD2-EN019 The Six Samurai - Yariza
GLD2-EN020 The Six Samurai - Nisashi
GLD2-EN021 The Six Samurai - Zanji
GLD2-EN022 The Six Samurai - Irou
GLD2-EN024 Volcanic Shell
GLD2-EN028 Elemental Hero Neos Alius
GLD2-EN034 Exile of the Wicked
GLD2-EN035 Warrior Elimination
GLD2-EN036 Giant Trunade
GLD2-EN038 Skyscraper
GLD2-EN041 Shien's Castle of Mist
GLD2-EN042 Six Samurai United
GLD2-EN046 Compulsory Evacuation Device
GLD2-EN047 Begone, Knave!
GLD2-EN049 Return of the Six Samurai
GLD2-EN050 Double-Edged Sword Technique

The brand-new Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME 2009 Duelist Pack Collection Mini-Tin features cards from the Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s animated series.
The Mini-Tin comes with three packs of Duelist Pack – Yusei – and one pack of The Duelist Genesis giving you the opportunity to add the most popular cards used by Yusei Fudo to your collection. Also included in the tin is an exciting Preview Pack with 3 Foil Cards from the upcoming Raging Battle booster set. The exclusive card included in every 2009 Duelist Pack Collection Mini-Tin is the Assault Mode version of Yusei’s signature monster, "Stardust Dragon." Give your Deck a boost with the powerful "Stardust Dragon/Assault Mode"!

Content:

• 3 Duelist Pack – Yusei –
• 1 The Duelist Genesis Booster Pack
• 1 Preview Pack of 3 Foil Cards from Raging Battle
• 1 Exclusive "Stardust Dragon/Assault Mode" Card
• 1 5D’s Beginner’s Guide

Release: 10th March 2009
EU Release: 31th March 2009

DPCT-EN003 Stardust Dragon/Assault Mode
WIND/Dragon - Effect/10/3000/2500
This card cannot be Normal Summoned or Set. This card cannot be Special Summoned except by its own effect or with "Assault Mode Activate". You can Tribute this card to negate the activation of a Spell Card, Trap Card, or Effect Monster's effect, and destroy that card. If you negate an effect this way, you can Special Summon this card from your Graveyard during the End Phase. When this cardon the field is destroyed, you can Special Summon 1 "Stardust Dragon" from your Graveyard.
Ultra Rare


RGBT-ENPP1 Iron Core of Koa'ki Meiru
Spell Card
During your Draw Phase, if this card is in your Graveyard, you can add this card to your hand instead of drawing, and/or send 1 "Koa'ki Meiru" monster from your hand to your Graveyard to add this card to your hand.
Ultra Rare


RGBT-ENPP2 Blackwing - Shura the Blue Flame
DARK/Winged Beast - Effect/4/1800/1200
When this card destroys an opponent's monster by battle and sends it to the Graveyard, you can Special Summon 1 "Blackwing" monster with 1500 or less ATK from your Deck. That monster's effect(s) is negated.
Super Rare


RGBT-ENPP3 Koa'ki Meiru Guardian
EARTH/Rock - Effect/4/1900/1200
During each of your End Phases, destroy this card unless you send 1 "Iron Core of Koa'ki Meiru" from your hand to the Graveyard or reveal 1 Rock-Type monster in your hand. You can Tribute this card to negate the activation of an Effect Monster's effect and destroy that monster.
Super Rare

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Duelist Pack Exclusive Tin

The Duelist Pack Collection Tin 2009 is a great deal to have a selection of the most recent Duelist Packs, a popular booster release and sneak preview cards from Raging Battle which will be released in May! Raging Battle, the newest Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game booster pack will introduce the fourth of the legendary Dragon Synchro Monster from the new series Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's.

This Exclusive tin also contains a brand new Exclusive Secret Rare card and a New Beginners Guide.

Content:

• 3 Duelist Pack – Yusei –
• 1 The Duelist Genesis Booster Pack
• 1 Preview Pack of 3 Foil Cards from Raging Battle
• 1 Exclusive "Stardust Dragon/Assault Mode" Card
• 1 5D’s Beginner’s Guide

Release: 10th March 2009
EU Release: 31th March 2009

DPCT-EN003 Stardust Dragon/Assault Mode
WIND/Dragon - Effect/10/3000/2500
This card cannot be Normal Summoned or Set. This card cannot be Special Summoned except by its own effect or with "Assault Mode Activate". You can Tribute this card to negate the activation of a Spell Card, Trap Card, or Effect Monster's effect, and destroy that card. If you negate an effect this way, you can Special Summon this card from your Graveyard during the End Phase. When this cardon the field is destroyed, you can Special Summon 1 "Stardust Dragon" from your Graveyard.
Secret Rare


RGBT-ENPP4 Moja
EARTH/Beast - Effect/1/100/100
When this card is destroyed by battle and sent to the Graveyard, you can add 1 Level 4 Beast-Type monster from your Graveyard to your hand.
Ultra Rare


RGBT-ENPP5 Master Gig
EARTH/Psychic - Effect/8/2600/1400
Once per turn, you can pay 1000 Life Points to destroy monsters your opponent controls equal to the number of face-up Psychic-Type monsters you control.
Super Rare


RGBT-ENPP6 Level Retuner
Normal Trap Card
Reduce the Level of 1 face-up monster you control by up to 2.
Super Rare



//Credit for the scans to Suka044

First ever Hobby Exclusive Unique new Gold Technology Contains hard to get and tournament level cards 25 Cards per Box 5 Boxes per Display 10 Displays per Case.

The Gold standard for the Trading Card Game industry will be released in late March with the introduction of our Hobby Exclusive, Gold Series. The Gold Series set is specifically designed to be desirable to all aspects of hobby with an appealing never seen before gold technology. Legendary cards such as "Jinzo", "Don Zaloog", "Mirror Force" and "Crush Card Virus" will also be making their return with this set which will make this a must have item for players and collectors. The unique cards along with the new high end packaging makes Gold Series perfect for collectors or current Duelists seeking to increase the rarity and prestige of their Decks.

Selling Points:

• First ever Hobby Exclusive
• Unique new Gold Technology
• Contains hard to get and tournament level cards

Street Date is March 26th April 2nd



//Additional info on box configuration, credit to Kane120:

Hobby Configuration:
45 card set
25 cards per box (3 with NEW Gold Technology)
1 pack per box
5 boxes per display
10 displays per case

• More Information about the Gold Series
• Cardlist (45/45)

Now you can create your own Deck based on your favorite Yu-Gi-Oh! GX animates series character. With New Elemental Hero's in the Jaden Yuki 3 and Crystal Beast's in the Jesse Anderson Duelist Packs their moves and combos are at your fingertips. Just add these cards to your staple Deck and "Get your Game on!"

- Acquire Jaden and Jesse's best cards!
- New cards in Jaden 3 and Jesse Duelist Packs never seen before outside of the cartoon.
- A unique Strategy Card designed to further your skill with the character's Deck!
- Modify a current Structure Deck or add them to a Starter Deck for your own take on the GX theme.
- Increase multiple purchases with an enticing price point!

EACH JADEN YUKI 3 / JESSE ANDERSON DUELIST PACK BLISTER:
- 1 pack each of Jaden 3 & Jesse Anderson Duelist Packs
- 5 cards and a Strategy card in every pack.
- Collect 13 common cards (4:1), 6 Rare cards (1:1), 4 Super Rare cards (1:5), 2 Ultra Rare cards (1:24), and 10 Strategy cards per Jaden 3 and Jesse sets.

Release: January 2008

CONFIGURATION:
25 cards per Set of Jaden or Jesse
5 cards per pack of Jaden or Jesse

Release Date: 3rd November 2007

Enter the Next Generation!
The most exciting collection of the hottest Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG boosters combined into one blister pack! This is your chance to grab a Cybernetic Revolution, Elemental Energy, and Shadow of Infinity booster pack in one shot. In addition to these three must-have boosters, you also get the hard to find White-Horned Dragon!! These Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG booster packs appeal to fans of the animated series. In addition, innovative game mechanics offer plenty of possibilities to experienced players.

• The coveted, hard to find “White-Horned Dragon,” which was featured in a McDonald’s promotion in 2006, is available at last. This is another exciting Dragon from Yugi’s adventures, sure to be a hit with fans and collectors. This is your chance to get this amazing Dragon.
• The “White-Horned Dragon” was originally a promo card that only existed in Japan and has been enhanced with an eye-catching Ultra Rare foil technology.
• Get 3 booster packs for a great deal! Cybernetic Revolution, Elemental Energy, and Shadow of Infinity. These packs are some of the most popular and exciting Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG releases from Season 1 of Yu-Gi-Oh! GX.

The GX Next Generation Blister contains 1 Cybernetic Revolution, Elemental Energy, and Shadow of Infinity booster pack and 1 Ultra Rare White-Horned Dragon card!

Blister Configuration:
9 cards per Pack
3 Packs per Blister
24 Blisters per box
6 boxes per case

GXNG-EN001
White Horned Dragon
DARK/Dragon - Effect/6/2200/1400
When this card is Normal Summoned or Special Summoned select up to 5 Spell Cards from your opponent's Graveyard and remove them from play. Increase the ATK of this card by 300 points for each card removed from play by this card's effect.
Ultra Rare

Behold! one of the most powerful cards in the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME, the “Light and Darkness Dragon.” So powerful we created the Light & Darkness Power Pack. Treated as both a LIGHT and a DARK monster, this card has the effect of negating every Spell, Trap, and monster effect. It is easy to see why it is used by World Champion Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG players. This card is surely to become a staple of every Deck and change the way the game is played. Along with this awesome card is the only way to get Dark Revelation volume 4. Packed with some of the strongest cards in the GX era, DR4 is a 245-card set that is a great way to start or complete your GX collection. With 12 cards per pack, each pack is guaranteed a Rare card. Finally, learn the story behind the “Light and Darkness Dragon” with a sample of the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX manga, all available in the Light & Darkness Power Pack.

Each Light & Darkness Power Pack contains:
1 “Light and Darkness Dragon” Ultra Rare card, 2 Dark Revelation vol. 4 packs (12 cards per pack),
and 1 Yu-Gi-Oh! GX sample manga

Release Date: 14th November 2007

Selling Points:
• The legendary “Light and Darkness Dragon” available in the US, used by Japanese players to win a spot in the World Championship.
• Only place to get Dark Revelation volume 4 packs
• A 32 page sample manga of Yu-Gi-Oh! GX that tells the story of the “Light and Darkness Dragon”


LDPP-EN001
Light and Darkness Dragon
LIGHT/Dragon - Effect/8/2800/2400
This card cannot be Special Summoned. While this card is face-up on the field its Attribute is also treated as DARK. When a Spell or Trap Card is activated, or the effect of an Effect Monster is activated, that activation is negated and this card loses 500 ATK and DEF. When this card is destroyed and sent to the Graveyard, select 1 monster in your Graveyard. Then destroy all cards you control and Special Summon that monster.
Ultra Rare

//Credit for the picture to DarkViper

• Light and Darkness Dragon Rulings

Shonen Jump Issue for August, October and December will each include a coupon. If you send those to Shonen Jump you will receive the 4-cards Pack.

Instructions:
- Starting July 3, 2007, collect a total pf 3 coupons printed on a newsprint page in the August, October and December 2007 issues of SHONEN JUMP magazine (one coupon per issue).
- You must collect and mail in all 3 original coupons.
- Fill out the form provided with any of the coupons. You must provide you name, adress, phone number and date of birth.
- Mail all 3 coupons, completed form and a self-adresses stamped return evelope (proper first-class postage required), with your name and adress shwon on the front of the envelope, to the following adress: SHONEN JUMP Marketing (Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Coupon Program), P.O. Box 77010, San Francisco, CA 94107-9913
- Entry must be postmarked by December 31, 2007, and received by Januray 7, 2008.

Rules & Regulations:
You must be at least 13 years old and located in the United States or Canada (excluding Quebec) to enter. Only original coupons are accepted. Photocopied or reproduced coupons are not valid. You will be disqualified if you do not follow the Instructions and Rules & Regulations completely. Cards will be sent to you in the return envelope that you provide. Please make sure to use sufficient postage. Allow 8 to 12 weeks for shipping. Entries received after January 7, 2008 will be invalid. Quantities are limited to 30,000 packs (each pack contains 4 Yu-Gi-Oh! cards). Offer only available while supplies last. Coupons, forms and stamped envelopes will not be returned.

JUMP-EN019
Blast Sphere
DARK/Machine - Effect/4/1400/1400
If your opponent's monster attacks this face-down Defense Position card, this card becomes an Equip Card equipped to the attacking monster without applying damage calculation. Destroy the equipped monster and this card during the Standby Phase of your opponent's next turn, and inflict damage to your opponent equal to the equipped monster's ATK.


JUMP-EN020
Copycat
LIGHT/Spellcaster - Effect/1/0/0
When this card is Normal Summoned, Flip Summoned or Special Summoned, select 1 monster your opponent controls. This card's ATK and DEF become equal to the selected monster's original ATK and DEF.


JUMP-EN021
Relieve Monster
Trap Card
Activate only when your opponent declares an attack. Return 1 monster you control to its owner's hand, then Special Summon 1 Level 4 monster from your hand.


JUMP-EN022
Cloning
Trap Card
Activate only when your opponent Normal Summons or Flip Summons a monster. Special Summon 1 "Clone Token" that has the same original Level, Type, Attribute, ATK and DEF as the Summoned monster. When that monster is destroyed and sent to the Graveyard, destroy this token.



//Credit for the pictures to Mr. Tanooki on pojo