Having sailed past its quarter of a century anniversary a few years back, Konami’s popular card game continues to provide exciting new sets, cards and even archetypes for its fanbase. What’s in store for Yu-Gi-Oh! in 2026? Let’s find out, s we take a look at the Yu-Gi-Oh! 2026 release schedule!
January 2026
Spirit Charmers: The Chronicles Deck All-Foil Edition
Fans will have to wait until the end of January for their first new taste of Yu-Gi-Oh!, with the Spirit Charmers: The Chronicles Deck All-Foil Edition launching on January 23rd. Though we wouldn’t normally get too excited about a Yu-Gi-Oh! Structure Deck, this special Spirit Charmers product is a 51 card deck featuring all foil cards, with each card being at either the Ultra Rare or Secret Rare level. It ties into the stories being told in the Yu-Gi-Oh! YouTube series, The Chronicles, and though it isn’t the first Spirit Charmers deck to be made available, it’s certainly the one that’s the most exciting!
February 2026
Burst Protocol Booster Set
Following on from the All-Foil Spirit Charmers deck, the first set of 2026 is being released, with the Burst Protocol booster set hitting retail on the 6th of February, 2026. The Rokket archetype is returning in this set, with a new Forbidden Quick-Play Spell: Forbidden Crown. Darklords also make their return to Yu-Gi-Oh! in the 100-card Burst Protocol set.
Maze of Muertos Booster Set
Yu-Gi-Oh! fans won’t have long to get to grips with Burst Protocol, as the Maze of Muertos set is due for release on the 20th of February, 2026. Maze of Muertos is bringing back the legendary Pumpking, as an upgraded, Level 6 monster card. It also features other spooky cards, with new Zombies, Spells and Traps, including new versions of Ectoplasmic Fortification and Deadly Zombie Breath.
March 2026
Legendary Modern Decks 2026 Collector’s Set
You’ll find three modern age decks in the Legendary Decks 2026 pack: Sky Strikers, X-Sabers and Mitsurugi. Interestingly, the Mitsurugi deck, featuring a Ritual-focused strategy, is less than a year old, though its impact on the game is undeniable, explaining its rapid ascension to Legendary Deck status! Each deck contains 55 cards, along with a bonus, random 56th Secret Rare card per deck, which also has a chance of being a Starlight Rare. The decks are all ready to play both tournament ready and tournament legal.
We’ll update this release schedule as new products are revealed, but in the meantime check out our lists of the most valuable Yu-Gi-Oh! cards in Doom of Dimensions, and the surprising inspiration behind 5 Yu-Gi-Oh! Archetypes.
