A summary of the changes:

A summary of the changes:

1- Changed all instances of "Fusion Deck" to "Extra Deck" and added references to Synchro Monsters where there were only Fusion Monsters.
2- Maximum main Deck size is now 60 cards.  Minimum remains at 40.
3- Maximum Extra Deck size is now 15 cards.  Extra Deck still follows appropriate Forbidden/Limited List restrictions.
4- Multi-Trigger Effects of Monsters are now called "Quick Effects."  This wasn't specifically called out in the Policy Document, since it's not a "policy" but am adding it in this post for completeness.
5- Side Decks will not be changing.  They will remain at either 0 or 15 cards, and a Side Deck in-between shall not be permitted in Sanctioned Tournaments.
6- Other terminology for Tributes and Tribute Summons will not be changing.  They will continue to use the word "Tribute"
7- Legality dates for the Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Starter Deck and Premium Pack 2 have been added. 
8- Legality date for The Duelist Genesis has not yet been added, but it will be legal for local tournaments on the date of the Sneak Preview.  The date for legality in Premier Events has not yet been finalized but will be added soon, at which point a new version of Appendix A will be uploaded to the web site.

I think that just about covers all the questions that people might have.  If I missed something I will add it in.

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Jeff Piroozshad
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Upper Deck


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Update: Appendix A: Yu-Gi-Oh! Policies Tue, Jul 29 2008

Update: Appendix A: Yu-Gi-Oh! Policies Tue, Jul 29 2008

Se actualizo el siguiente documento (en ingles):

Appendix A: Yu-Gi-Oh! Policies

http://entertainment.upperdeck.com/COMMUNITY/files/28/english/entry1330412.aspx



- Este ya incluye Oficialmente todo lo antes mencionado sobre los SynchroMonsters, el ExtraDeck (antes FusionDeck), tamaño del deck, etc.



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Correción respecto al SideDeck!!!

Please let the judges know that for sanctioned tournaments, they will still need to enforce the 0 or 15 (not variable between 0 to 15) card side deck policy. Our tournament policies are being updated and will always supercede any rules in the rulebook.


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Alex Charsky
Judge Manager
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- Asi que se corrige lo antes anunciado del SideDeck este no tendra cambios de momento y seguira como lo conocemos trayendo y registrando 15 cartas o ninguna.

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IMPORTANT: Changes to the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG

UDE Announcement: Tournament Updates!

Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME

IMPORTANT: Changes to the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG

SYNCHRO MONSTERS: White Synchro Monster cards are a powerful new kind of monster! Synchro Monsters go in your Extra Deck (see below)—they do not go in your Main Deck. In order to Synchro Summon a Synchro Monster, you need 1 Tuner Monster (look for "Tuner" next to its Type). The Tuner Monster and other face-up monsters you use for the Synchro Summon are called Synchro Material Monsters. The sum of their Levels is the Level of Synchro Monster you can Summon.

To Synchro Summon a Synchro Monster:

1. You need to have a Tuner Monster and 1 or more non-Tuner monsters face up on the field
2. Make sure the Levels of the monsters you want to use add up exactly to the Level of Synchro Monster you want to Summon.
3. Send the Tuner and the other monsters you are using to your Graveyard.
4. Special Summon the Synchro Monster from your Extra Deck!

RULES CHANGES: With the introduction of Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's and the new Synchro Monsters, a few simple rules are being changed. These changes are effective on Monday, August 11, 2008:

1. Your Main Deck must be between 40 and 60 cards. In addition to the 40-card minimum, your Main Deck now has a maximum size limit of 60 cards. Remember, it's usually best to stay close to the 40-card minimum so you can draw and use your strongest and favorite cards more reliably.
2. The Fusion Deck is now called the Extra Deck. It can be between 0 and 15 cards. Not just for Fusion Monsters anymore, you will also include the new white-framed Synchro Monster cards in this Deck. The Extra Deck still uses all the same rules as the Fusion Deck. You can include up to three copies of a card in your Extra Deck.
3. (Your Side Deck can be between 0 and 15 cards. It no longer has to be exactly one or the other. After each Duel in a match, you can swap any card from your Side Deck with a card from your Main Deck to customize your strategy against your opponent. The number of cards in your Side Deck before and after you swap any cards must be exactly the same. In a tournament, for example, if you registered a seven-card Side Deck, then you must have exactly seven cards in your Side Deck before each game in the match, before and after swapping cards.) " Este punto se corrige y se anuncia que no hay cambios en el actual manejo del SideDeck y se seguirá utilizando de 15 cartas o ninguna."
4. "Multi-Trigger" Effect Monster effects are now called "Quick Effects." This is a change in terminology to help players better identify and understand this category of monster effects. There are no rules changes to how any cards are played. The new term, Quick Effect, better describes the defining characteristic of these monster effects.

Apartir del 11 de Agosto!!!!

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Update: Appendix A: Yu-Gi-Oh! Policies

Se actualizo el siguiente documento (en ingles):

 

Appendix A: Yu-Gi-Oh! Policies

 

http://entertainment.upperdeck.com/community/files/28/english/entry1320924.aspx

 

 

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The Duelist Genesis - Sneak Preview

UDE ya ha comenzado a publicar los primero datos de la siguiente expansión de Yugi "The Duelist Genesis" donde bienen monstruos nuevos con nuevas mecanicas que en su momento les ayudaremos a utilizarlos, aqui pueden ver los primeros datos:

http://entertainment.upperdeck.com/yugioh/en/wannaduel/sneakpreviews/default.aspx

Y aunque mucha gente desinformada comenta lo opuesto, si habrá prelanzamientos en México, saludos



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Upper Deck Policies

Upper Deck Policies

Hello everyone.  I just wanted to post a reminder and reassurance to everyone that Upper Deck, in order to protect its players across all of its games, takes its tournament rules and policies very seriously.  Upper Deck has zero tolerance for rules and policy violations.

Along those same lines, players who are found to have violated tournament rules and/or policies may be suspended by Upper Deck.  Players who are suspended are not considered to be in good standing and may not enter the venue in which an Upper Deck event is being held.  Any player suspended by Upper Deck who enters the venue may be charged with Trespassing and prosecuted accordingly.

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Jeff Piroozshad
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July 1, 2008 - Advanced Gameplay FAQ Update - Continuous Trap Cards with Ignition-like Effects

July 1, 2008 - Advanced Gameplay FAQ Update - Continuous Trap Cards with Ignition-like Effects

Judges,

The Advanced Game Play FAQ has been updated with a new section titled "Continuous Trap Cards with Ignition-like Effects"

You can view it on the FAQ here:

 

Continuous Trap Cards with Ignition Like-Effects

When you activate (flip face-up) a Continuous Trap Card that has an Ignition-like effect, you can choose to activate that effect. The Ignition-like effect does not create an additional Chain Link. You simply state if you will also activate the effect of the Continuous Trap Card at the same time you activate the card itself.

 

Example 1:
Player A activates "Stamping Destruction" and selects Player B's face-down "Skull Lair." Player B activates "Skull Lair" and says that she will also activate its effect, removing 4 monsters in her Graveyard from play to destroy Player A's "Luster Dragon."

"Skull Lair" resolves first and destroys "Luster Dragon," then "Stamping Destruction" destroys "Skull Lair."

 

Example 2:
Player A has "Elemental Hero Neos" in Attack Position equipped with "Premature Burial." Player B has "Malevolent Catastrophe" and "Ultimate Offering" Set in his Spell and Trap Card Zone. Player A attacks with "Elemental Hero Neos." Player B activates "Malevolent Catastrophe" and chains "Ultimate Offering." Player B says that he will also activate its effect, and pays 500 Life Points.

"Ultimate Offering" resolves and Player B Normal Summons a monster from his hand. Then "Malevolent Catastrophe" destroys all the Spell and Trap Cards on the field, including "Premature Burial" which also destroys "Elemental Hero Neos."

 

Example 3:
Player A activates "Monster Reborn" and selects a monster in Player B's Graveyard. Player B can activate "Royal Oppression" and also activate its effect to negate "Monster Reborn."

 

The previous rules found under the section "Chains, Activation, and Resolution" will be adjusted accordingly.

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Curtis Schultz
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