Yu-gi-oh! Online

is a massive global franchise that encompasses a trading card game (TCG), manga, multiple anime series, and video games. Originally created by Kazuki Takahashi in 1996, it has grown from a manga about an ancient pharaoh’s games into a professional competitive sport with over 25 billion cards sold worldwide. 1. The Trading Card Game (TCG)

: Decks are built using three primary types: Monsters (used for offense and defense), Spells (provide support or disrupt the opponent), and Traps (hidden cards used to react to the opponent’s moves). Yu-Gi-Oh!

: Players can include up to 15 specialized monsters (Fusion, Synchro, Xyz, Link) that are summoned through specific mechanics rather than being drawn from the main deck. is a massive global franchise that encompasses a