[Master Duel] Xyz Cup Announced

Right on time for the second Zeus in the Extra

A new event has been announced for Master Duel: The Xyz Cup. This event will follow a similar format to the Duelist Cup, where you progress by increasing your DLv. to 20 during the 1st stage, and then earning points during the 2nd stage. The 1st stage will begin on July 17th, with the 2nd stage beginning on July 26th, and the event concluding on July 29th (time zones applying). The following rewards will be available for the event:

1st Stage:
DLv. 2: 100 gems
DLv. 3: Xyz Cup Reward Ticket x2
DLv. 4: 100 Gems
DLv. 5: 1 pack of Xyz Cup Celebration Protectors/Sleeves
DLv. 6: 200 Gems
DLv. 7: Xyz Cup Reward Ticket x3
DLv. 8: 100 Gems
DLv. 9: 100 Gems
DLv. 10: 300 Gems
DLv. 11: 100 Gems
DLv. 12: 100 Gems
DLv. 13: 100 Gems
DLv. 14: 100 Gems
DLv. 15: 200 Gems
DLv. 16: Xyz Cup Reward Ticket x5
DLv. 17: 200 Gems
DLv. 18: 100 Gems
DLv. 19: 100 Gems
DLv. 20: Xyz Cup 2nd Stage Duelist Title

“A Protector with a “Xyz Cup” logo. For those who participated in the Xyz Cup and made the event a success.”

“A title given to Duelists who made it to the 2nd Stage in Xyz Cup. It is proof of your accomplishment in making it through the hotly contested 1st Stage.”

2nd Stage:
10001th place onwards: Xyz Cup Reward Ticket x10
1001th place to 10000th place: Xyz Cup Reward Ticket x10, Xyz Cup Bronze Finalist Icon, Xyz Cup Top 10000 Title
501th place to 1000th place: Xyz Cup Reward Ticket x10, Xyz Cup Bronze Finalist Icon, Xyz Cup Top 1000 Title
101th place to 500th place: Xyz Cup Reward Ticket x10, Xyz Cup Bronze Finalist Icon, Xyz Cup Top 500 Title
11th place to 100th place: Overlay Unit Deluxe Icon Frame, Xyz Cup Reward Ticket x10, Xyz Cup Silver Finalist Icon, Xyz Cup Top 100 Title
2nd place to 10th place: Overlay Unit Deluxe Icon Frame, Xyz Cup Reward Ticket x10, Xyz Cup Gold Finalist Icon, Xyz Cup Top 10 Title
1st place: Overlay Unit Deluxe Icon Frame, Xyz Cup Reward Ticket x10, Xyz Cup Champion Icon, Overlord of Deepest Black Title

“A Title given to Duelists who made it to the top 10000 in Xyz Cup. It was earned through victory after victory against fierce competitors in the 2nd STAGE.”

“A Title given to Duelists who made it to the top 1,000 in Xyz Cup. Kudos to the Duelists who have continuously polished their Decks and tactics to achieve this result.”

“A Title given to Duelists who made it to the top 500 in Xyz Cup. Only the strongest of the strong may possess a heart like yours, tempered by many hard-fought Duels.”

“A Title given to Duelists who made it to the top 100 in Xyz Cup. This is proof of a feat that many Duelists strive to achieve.”

“A Title given to Duelists who made it to the top 10 in Xyz Cup. Tales of their many great Duels and their bravery in competing for the throne will continue to be told for years to come.”

“A Title awarded to the champion Duelist of the Xyz cup. It is proof that this Duelist reached the top, making their mark in Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL history.”

“An Icon with a bronze “Xyz Cup” logo. Given to those who conquered numerous battles in the Xyz cup.”

“An Icon with a silver “Xyz Cup” logo. Given to those who achieved considerable results in the Xyz Cup.”

“An Icon with a golden “Xyz Cup” logo. Given to those who performed above and beyond in the Xyz Cup.”

“An Icon with the prestigious and splendorous Xyz Cup logo. This is awarded to the winning Duelist in the Xyz Cup.”

“An Icon Frame reminiscent of the shining orbs of light that surround Xyz Monsters. This is awarded to Duelists who achieved good results in the Xyz Cup.”

The following rewards will be included in the Xyz Cup Rewards pack:
UR (4/40):

SR (8/40):

R (12/40):

N (16/40):

The following Forbidden/Limited List changes will be applied for the event:

Forbidden:
All Fusion, Synchro and Link Monsters

Archlord Kristya
Artifact Scythe
Aurora Paragon
Berlineth the Firestorm Vassal
Cactus Bouncer
Cardcar D
Contact “C”
Dogmatika Ecclesia, the Virtuous
Dogmatika Nexus
Dragon Buster Destruction Sword
Edea the Heavenly Squire
Eidos the Underworld Squire
Floowandereeze & Eglen
Floowandereeze & Stri
Floowandereeze & Robina
Floowandereeze & Toccan
Flying “C”
Fossil Dyna Pachycephalo
Garum the Storm Vassal
Impcantation Bookstone
Impcantation Candoll
Impcantation Penciplume
Impcantation Talismandra
Jowgen the Spiritualist
Knightmare Corruptor Iblee
Landrobe the Rock Vassal
Lucius the Shadow Vassal
Mithra the Thunder Vassal
Pandora’s Jewelry Box
Ra’s Disciple
Vanity’s Fiend
Vanity’s Ruler
Zap Mustang

Dogmatikalamity
Domain of the True Monarch
Hippo Carnival
March of the Monarchs
Nadir Servant
Pot of Duality
Return of the Monarchs
Super Hippo Carnival
The Monarchs Stormforth
The Seal of Orichalcos

And the Band Played On
Dark Contract with the Eternal Darkness
Dimensional Barrier
Dogmatika Punishment
Floowandereeze and the Scary Sea
Grisaille Prison
Summon Limit
Stygian Dirge
The Monarchs Awaken