[Master Duel] July 25th Update

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New F/L List and Synchro stuff

-New Forbidden/Limited List:
A new Forbidden and Limited List has been announced. The list will begin applying on August 4th (time zones applying).
Newly Forbidden:
Artifact Scythe

Abyss Dweller
Number 67: Pair-a-Dice Smasher

Newly Unlimited:
Gateway of the Six

As usual, by dismantling cards whose maximum number of copies has been reduced will grant extra points, from the application of the list until September 10th (time zones applying). Furthermore, starting with this update, you will only get extra points from cards that you owned by the time the list was announced. Cards obtained from packs, or generated after the announcement will not grant additional points.

-New cards that can be generated:
The following cards, which are currently Forbidden, can now be generated to play outside of the Standard format:
Blackwing – Gofu the Vague Shadow
Djinn Releaser of Rituals
Fiber Jar
Magical Scientist
The Tyrant Neptune
Wind-Up Hunter

Number S0: Utopic Zexal
Zoodiac Broadbull

Linkross
Topologic Gumblar Dragon

Butterfly Dagger – Elma

Self-Destruct Button

-New Accessories:
–Mate’s Base: FIRE

“A Stand modeled on the FIRE emblem. What starts out as a spark grows hotter and brighter, transforming into a conflagration that incinerates all.”
Price: 100 gems

The following accessories will only be available until September 10th (time zones applying)
–Wallpaper: Medallion of the Ice Barrier

“These two mages with extraordinary abilities have known each other since childhood. Hopeful, joyful smiles lit up their faces when they received their clan’s medallion at a young age.”
Price: 250 gems

–Wallpaper: Black Rose Dragon

“One of the dragons said to appear before the chosen ones bearing the Mark of the Dragon. Its cold yet beautiful dark petals splay out and wound all they envelop.”
Price: 250 gems

–Protector: Clear Wing Synchro Dragon

“Protectors depicting a dragon unfurling its striking, glorious wings. For those who strike before opponents know what’s coming.”
Price: 100 gems

-Secret Pack Updates
The following Secret Packs have been updated to include the following cards:
Warp-Speed Toys
Crystal Clear Wing Synchro Dragon (UR)
Hi-Speedroid Clear Wing Rider (UR)
Hi-Speedroid Cork Shooter (SR)
Speedroid Wheel (SR)
Speedroid Scratch (SR)
Speedroid Fuki-Modoshi Piper (R)
Speedroid Ultra Hound (R)
Speedroid Dupligate (R)

Glacial Seal
Lancea, Ancestral Dragon of the Ice Barrier (UR)
Mirror Mage of the Ice Barrier (UR)
Georgious, Swordman of the Ice Barrier (SR)
Frozen Domain of the Ice Barrier (SR)

-New Selection Pack: Synchro Starlight

“Gather strength and Synchro Summon! UR alternate art Synchro Monsters have arrived: “Black Rose Dragon” and “Clear Wing Synchro Dragon”! There’s also UR “Medallion of the Ice Barrier” with alternate art! On top of that, other powerful Synchro Monsters like “Trishula, Dragon of the Ice Barrier” and “Crimson Dragon” return! Guide the shining stars, push past the very limits of Dueling, and size victory!”

UR (13/85):

SR (22/85):

R (25/85):

N (25/85):

The alternative artworks can be obtained until September 10th (time zones applying).

-New Secret Pack:
Radiant Inferno

“So seething are their flames, naught remains of their adversaries but ash. The strength of “Tenpai Dragon” lies in an ultra-offensive strategy with Synchro Summons in the Battle Phase. They can also be paired with non-archetypal FIRE Dragon monsters, so we suggest trying out combinations.”

UR (7/40):

SR (10/40):

R (14/40):

N (9/40):

This Secret Pack will be unlocked until September 10th, and until then, you can obtain 1 free pack.

-New Tryout Duel: Skull Invitation II

This Tryout Duel will run until July 28th (time zones applying). For this event, both players begin with 2 copies of Skull invitation face-up in their Spell/Trap Zones. By winning 3 Duels, you can obtain 1 pack of the newest Selection Pack, Synchro Starlight.

-August events announced
Two events have been announced for the month of August: Synchro Cup, and Theme Chronicle.
–Synchro Cup
This event will behave like a Duelist Cup, with a focus on Synchro Monsters. The 1st Stage will begin on August 8th, and the 2nd Stage will begin on August 15th, with the event concluding on August 18th (time zones applying). Unlike the Duelist Cup, the DLv. Max will be 15 instead of 20.

–Theme Chronicle
This event will focus on themed Decks, such as those from the Solo Mode stories. The event will begin on August 18th and will conclude on August 28th (time zones applying).