Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links perfectly captures the soul of the trading card game while streamlining it for mobile play. The Speed Duel format makes matches fast and intense, perfect for a quick game on the go. The addition of character-specific skills adds a strategic layer that isn't present in the traditional game, making 'King of Games' runs feel unique.
The nostalgia factor is off the charts. Hearing the original voice actors and seeing the 3D summon animations for iconic monsters like Blue-Eyes White Dragon is a treat for any fan. Even as a free-to-play player, the game is generous with gems and tickets, making it possible to build competitive decks with a bit of grinding.
I haven't touched a Yu-Gi-Oh card since 2004, but Duel Links brought it back with surprising competence. The Speed Duel format is smart; it keeps matches under five minutes, which is all I have time for anyway. The presentation is top-notch—seeing Blue-Eyes White Dragon in 3D actually feels significant. But let's be honest: it's a digital money pit. If you want a competitive deck, be prepared to grind for months or open your wallet. It’s a polished, professional product, but it’s definitely built for the Konami bottom line.
Performance: Heavy battery drain; phone gets hot during extended play.
Buy if: You loved the anime and want a high-quality card game on the go.
Skip if: You have an addictive personality or hate 'pay-to-win' card systems.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 11.0.0Wed Sep 23 2026
Preparations for events
Preparations for new features
Bug Fix(es)
"Yu-Gi-Oh!" is available on-the-go as a mobile app!
Become the best Duelist in the world!
Anywhere, anytime! Prepare yourself for some sweet Duels!
[ABOUT "Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links"]
-Easy to learn rules and simple controls for beginners!
-Don't worry if you are not sure how to use your cards. The game will indicate when you can activate your cards!
-Among 3 million players who have participated in the past World Championships, even Duelists with only 3-6 months of Duel Links experience have also became a champion.
Duel online and aim for the top of "Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links"!
[FEATURES]
・Supporting features for beginners
-Even beginners can hone their skill by completing the in-game missions.
-You can learn the basics of cards and Duel techniques from various features.
・Beginner's Guide
-Duel Quizzes: You can learn the basic rules from quizzes and you can even receive Gems by completing them!
-Auto-Build Deck: Don't worry even if you have no idea how to build a Deck. Include cards you want to use, and the rest of the Deck will be built to synergize with those cards!
-Auto-Duel: Use this feature if you are not sure how to play with your Deck.
-Ranked Duels: This is a PvP mode, but don't worry! You will get matched with Duelists who are close to you in skill!
-Tons of Rewards: You can get a lot of Gems and Card Exchange Tickets in the early stage of the game!
・Offline Battles
-Duel with your favorite characters from the Yu-Gi-Oh! World
-Complete Stage missions to get various items
-Shop for cards in the game store!
・Various "Yu-Gi-Oh!" characters and monsters from the series
-Duel as Yami Yugi, Seto Kaiba, Jaden Yuki, Yusei Fudo, Yuma Tsukumo, Yuya Sakaki, Playmaker, Yuga Ohdo, Yudias Velgear and many more, from the whole canon!
-Featuring voicework from cast members of the original shows!
-You can play as them by completing certain missions!
-Epic 3D cutscenes when ace monsters are Summoned!
-Build your Deck to become the most powerful Dueling Master, with monsters like "Dark Magician" and "Blue-Eyes White Dragon"
・Online Multiplayer Battles
-Battle other Duelists and their special battle Decks
-PVP battles pit you against players from around the world!
・Editing a Deck
-Collect cards and form the most powerful Deck for battle! Stay tuned for future card additions!
-Use the cards that you collect in-game to build and edit your trusty Deck to take on opponents!
・Characters
-"Yu-Gi-Oh!": Yami Yugi, Seto Kaiba, Joey Wheeler, Yami Marik, and so on
-"Yu-Gi-Oh! THE DARK SIDE OF DIMENSIONS": Aigami, Sera, and so on
-"Yu-Gi-Oh! GX": Jaden Yuki, Chazz Princeton, Zane Truesdale, and so on
-"Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's": Yusei Fudo, Jack Atlas, Kalin Kessler, and so on
-"Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL": Yuma Tsukumo and Astral, Tori Meadows, Bronk Stone, and so on
-"Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V": Yuya Sakaki, Zuzu Boyle, Gong Strong, and so on
-"Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS": Playmaker and Ai, Soulburner, The Gore, and so on
-"Yu-Gi-Oh! SEVENS": Yuga Ohdo, Lucidien "Luke" Kallister, Gavin Sogetsu, Romin Kassidy, and so on
-"Yu-Gi-Oh! GO RUSH!!": Yudias Velgear, Ohdo Yuhi, Ohdo Yuamu, and so on
[ABOUT "Yu-Gi-Oh!"]
"Yu-Gi-Oh!" is a popular manga created by Kazuki Takahashi that has been serialized in SHUEISHA Inc.'s "WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP" since 1996. Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. provides a Trading Card Game (TCG) and console games, based on the "Yu-Gi-Oh!" anime series created from the original manga, that are enjoyed around the world.
[Supported OS]
iOS 13.0 and above
[Copyright]
©2020 Studio Dice/SHUEISHA, TV TOKYO, KONAMI
©Konami Digital Entertainment
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Contains loot boxes.
"Yu-Gi-Oh!" is available on-the-go as a mobile app!
Become the best Duelist in the world!
Anywhere, anytime! Prepare yourself for some sweet Duels!
[ABOUT "Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links"]
-Easy to learn rules and simple controls for beginners!
-Don't worry if you are not sure how to use your cards. The game will indicate when you can activate your cards!
-Among 3 million players who have participated in the past World Championships, even Duelists with only 3-6 months of Duel Links experience have also became a champion.
Duel online and aim for the top of "Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links"!
[FEATURES]
・Supporting features for beginners
-Even beginners can hone their skill by completing the in-game missions.
-You can learn the basics of cards and Duel techniques from various features.
・Beginner's Guide
-Duel Quizzes: You can learn the basic rules from quizzes and you can even receive Gems by completing them!
-Auto-Build Deck: Don't worry even if you have no idea how to build a Deck. Include cards you want to use, and the rest of the Deck will be built to synergize with those cards!
-Auto-Duel: Use this feature if you are not sure how to play with your Deck.
-Ranked Duels: This is a PvP mode, but don't worry! You will get matched with Duelists who are close to you in skill!
-Tons of Rewards: You can get a lot of Gems and Card Exchange Tickets in the early stage of the game!
・Offline Battles
-Duel with your favorite characters from the Yu-Gi-Oh! World
-Complete Stage missions to get various items
-Shop for cards in the game store!
・Various "Yu-Gi-Oh!" characters and monsters from the series
-Duel as Yami Yugi, Seto Kaiba, Jaden Yuki, Yusei Fudo, Yuma Tsukumo, Yuya Sakaki, Playmaker, Yuga Ohdo, Yudias Velgear and many more, from the whole canon!
-Featuring voicework from cast members of the original shows!
-You can play as them by completing certain missions!
-Epic 3D cutscenes when ace monsters are Summoned!
-Build your Deck to become the most powerful Dueling Master, with monsters like "Dark Magician" and "Blue-Eyes White Dragon"
・Online Multiplayer Battles
-Battle other Duelists and their special battle Decks
-PVP battles pit you against players from around the world!
・Editing a Deck
-Collect cards and form the most powerful Deck for battle! Stay tuned for future card additions!
-Use the cards that you collect in-game to build and edit your trusty Deck to take on opponents!
・Characters
-"Yu-Gi-Oh!": Yami Yugi, Seto Kaiba, Joey Wheeler, Yami Marik, and so on
-"Yu-Gi-Oh! THE DARK SIDE OF DIMENSIONS": Aigami, Sera, and so on
-"Yu-Gi-Oh! GX": Jaden Yuki, Chazz Princeton, Zane Truesdale, and so on
-"Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's": Yusei Fudo, Jack Atlas, Kalin Kessler, and so on
-"Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL": Yuma Tsukumo and Astral, Tori Meadows, Bronk Stone, and so on
-"Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V": Yuya Sakaki, Zuzu Boyle, Gong Strong, and so on
-"Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS": Playmaker and Ai, Soulburner, The Gore, and so on
-"Yu-Gi-Oh! SEVENS": Yuga Ohdo, Lucidien "Luke" Kallister, Gavin Sogetsu, Romin Kassidy, and so on
-"Yu-Gi-Oh! GO RUSH!!": Yudias Velgear, Ohdo Yuhi, Ohdo Yuamu, and so on
[ABOUT "Yu-Gi-Oh!"]
"Yu-Gi-Oh!" is a popular manga created by Kazuki Takahashi that has been serialized in SHUEISHA Inc.'s "WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP" since 1996. Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. provides a Trading Card Game (TCG) and console games, based on the "Yu-Gi-Oh!" anime series created from the original manga, that are enjoyed around the world.
[Supported OS]
iOS 15.0 and above
[Copyright]
©2020 Studio Dice/SHUEISHA, TV TOKYO, KONAMI
©Konami Digital Entertainment










Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links brings the popular Trading Card Game to mobile with an optimized 'Speed Duel' format. Duel as legendary characters like Yami Yugi, Seto Kaiba, and Jaden Yuki across various worlds from the anime series. Collect cards to build your ultimate deck and use 'Skills' to turn the tide of battle. Whether you're a beginner learning through the intuitive tutorials or a veteran climbing the ranked ladder, the game offers deep strategic gameplay and stunning 3D animations.
Real-time PvP battles against global players
Full voice acting from the original anime cast
Dramatic 3D summoning sequences for ace monsters
Extensive single-player campaign and events
Over thousands of cards to collect and customize
Beginner-friendly auto-duel and tutorial modes
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Matches take place on a smaller 3-zone field with 4,000 Life Points. Players use a combination of Monster, Spell, and Trap cards to reduce their opponent's Life Points to zero. Strategic use of character 'Skills' is essential for high-level play.
Yes, it is free to download and play, with many opportunities to earn the premium 'Gems' currency through gameplay and events.