Everything You NEED to Bring to a Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament!

Celebrate the 11th anniversary of Ridge at ridge.com/aps to get up to 30% off through April 1st. Sponsored by Ridge.
This video is all about the list of things you need to bring to every Yu-Gi-Oh tournament you attend, with a few different options and recommendations as well. From deck boxes and sleeves to dice and trade binders, I've got you covered. Good luck at your next tournament, Duelists!
Get OCG Yu-Gi-Oh Products! ▸ bit.ly/yugimar...
TCGplayer ▸ bit.ly/TeamAPST...
Ultra Pro ▸ ultrapro.com/T... (use code APS5 for 5% off)
Dragon Shield ▸ dragonshield.c... (code APS5 for 5% off)
Imperium Duelist ▸ www.imperiumdu... (use code aps10 for 10% off)
Inked Gaming ▸ bit.ly/Inkedan...
Gem Accessories ▸ gemaccessories... (use code APS10)
2nd Channel ▸ / teamapsplus
Facebook ▸ / teamaps
Twitter ▸ / teamaps
Instagram ▸ / teamxaps
Tiktok ▸ / teamxaps
Discord ▸ / discord
#YuGiOh #Tournament #Guide

[@TeamAPS]

*It wouldn't be a proper KZbin video if I didn't forget to include something. So go ahead, let me know what Yu-Gi-Oh tournament necessities I missed!* 😅 Video sponsored by Ridge. Get 30% off Ridge wallets and other accessories right now at ridge.com/aps through April 1st!

[@KyeGuard]

You should bring patience and a good sense of fun! Well...bring a mask at least. Covid and such is still a thing.

[@jesusarambula3174]

You forgot the most important thing, a backpack to store everything in.

[@tot3mpted]

here’s a idea make dueling vid but like a battle city finals type of duel everybody against one another

[@SargeWolf010]

Deo and cash for food hotels travel all that hoopla

[@songoku23592]

Where can you get another id card? The game shop I went to only provided a code when I registered because they were out of physical cards when I signed up. I've been trying to get back in after a lot of setbacks.

[@Artz52]

you forgot to mention deodorant and gatorade because everyone be smelly and sweaty playing yugioh

[@traplover6357]

Youre not losing so much electrolytes from playing Yugioh for Gatorade 😂.

[@Artz52]

@@traplover6357 when I say sweaty I mean that everyone is a tryhard and the majority of the decks you will play are expensive top tier meta decks.

[@Ks.Kamcam]

This is a universal unspoken policy everyone should follow.

[@Skeeerttttt]

Aren't people tired of this? Literally every fandom I'm in that meets somewhere says this same joke. Maybe, just maybe, everyone is depressed. I'm just tired of making fun of people with obvious issues

[@CallMeQuint]

⁠@@Skeeerttttt Depression doesn’t excuse proper hygiene and hydration.

[@SuGiOhGames]

Don't forget you're cash. Someone might have some cardboard you need!

[@flyer3154]

Or you can need it to screw the rules

[@silversalamence10]

*your

[@AlxDayken]

Dang telling people they are money is susss 😅

[@proxydoesitwrong6331]

For someone who wears glasses, I always kept a small kit for glasses maintenance on me. From the cloth wipe, to a small drop bottle of solution to a mini screwdriver with spare screws to help whoever needs their glasses fixed in some way. Might be a bit much and most pharmacies carry them, I just got them because I have had my pair for almost 17 years.

[@Jose1993ec]

Tomorrow I have my first YGO tournament ever so this is an awesome video tysm Team APS

[@nicholaslarson3778]

Good luck Jose! 🎉

[@TeamAPS]

Good luck my friend!

[@emmanuelyacobov2852]

Good luck!

[@peteryanes3413]

Lol 😂good luck u mostly liked go x4 but have fun

[@KrispyNoKen]

I would also recommend bringing a power bank to recharge your or your teammate's phones. And please, for the love of Ra, shower before coming to a tournament

[@raymoo8504]

But what if I'm trying to cosplay Plaguespreader Zombie?

[@himZ1017]

@@raymoo8504You nasty

[@TheNaturalGamer1]

Why not during

[@VirajMaan-eb2bw]

@@TheNaturalGamer1real

[@existinginaspace8347]

Me and my younger brother used to play in the back of my grandmas Riviera with the center seat rest. But this was 2007 and our monster zone was practically stacked on top of each other. Magic and trap zone was under the arm rest. Good times.

[@josephcombe6948]

Love the Riviera

[@DazeJokerz]

I too enjoy bringing peanut butter based snacks to tournaments to trigger the allergies of my peanut sensitive opponents for free wins

[@harrileadbeater5120]

Opens snicker. Opponent dies

[@JaimeD.]

I don't know why, but deck boxes have always fascinated me by its design and able to carry a deck without trouble. 💯

[@ignisofficialgaming]

I’m of the mind that double sleeving is a MUST for official Konami sleeves. I got a set of the KaibaCorp ones a few years back and they aged like milk without over sleeves. Picked up a second set to replace the first lot I had and they’ve held up much better with that extra protection

[@broww.]

if you want to double sleeve you can also use perfect fit inner sleeves, whichever you prefer.

[@bluetooth4916]

You forgot the deodorant

[@luxuryTCG]

Love these updated tutorials recently started playing competitive and going to locals and getting updates help a lot! Thank you team aps ❤ the content

[@TeamAPS]

Glad you like them!

[@IsNow-iy9bs]

You are the best content provider of YuGiOh. From someone who's getting back into the game, thanks.

[@coatguy2990]

you forgot the 1000$ deck to be able to compete on a competitive level.

[@akaniichan]

Dont forget a tazer just in case you get jumped on after X-0 some people with VS

[@nukegames99]

Love seeing these types of videos every now and then. Even tho it's repeated several times, good to get an update every once in a while

[@TeamAPS]

I do it mostly because there are always gonna be new faces who maybe missed the last

[@VirajMaan-eb2bw]

@@TeamAPSthat’s fair

[@Shekzodan]

Thank you for this little guide. To be honest, this recomendations would work with every TCG tutorial. I live in a little city in Russia. During this summer I'll be in Moscow. I hope, I will be able to take a part in a tournament. (we have our own TCG, called "Berserker". Wish me a luck)

[@Kasei4444]

I would recommend to use Yu-Gi-Oh! Neuron for your Konami ID, not the physical card, because you can forget it or lose it and Neuron will be in future essential for any tournament

[@ryanpinkus1338]

I usually have t his little zip up bag thing I keep all my floaties in, dice, life counters, stuff like that.

[@TeamAPS]

That is useful to have. My dice always find themselves in random pockets in my bag

[@uneatenkibble9868]

I think something super important for reigonals is $23 in cash. For Florida atleast, we have 2 lines for regional registration, one for cash and one for card. The cash line is always significantly shorter and so you spend less time waiting in line

[@TeamAPS]

Good call! I totally forgot to mention that.

[@ZedtheRedRaven]

This stuff helps out a lot! I'm trying to get into locals and I'm trying to gather my cards to make a proper deck! Thanks Team APS!

[@domainformat]

What about a single domain deck for when you wanna catch a chill game with the squad?

[@olsizavalani695]

The history of the duel is still shown in the YGO Neuron app in the log option

[@stillinyaisstillinur3300]

I like the way u slid in the Ridge

[@chrisrobokill]

This came out at the perfect time. Going to my first regional with Generaiders this Sunday.

[@roboticdreamer]

I second water & snacks. After my first locals, I didn't want to go to the tournaments anymore because I haven't had anything to eat or drink. Luckily, I think it was my dad to suggested that I bring food & water, and I've been going to locals for years now.

[@Shubba_Dubba]

Can we do a 5D’s house tournament in the future?? I know it’s probably a task to get everyone together, but I’d looove to see it!!

[@amangill1752]

I have the albaz binder. Cards in the konami made binders only sit in perfectly without a sleeve, with a sleeve they protrude out just a bit.

[@LucasBuilds]

funnily enough I judged at regional qualifiers last week! absolute fave deck check was the guy who had one of those deck boxes that holds 2 decks... with 2 decks in there. In the same sleeves. So technically he had an 85 card side deck (including the 15 cards in his actual side deck). Basically, don't be that guy. Or the guy who tried to dispute a head judge call (which the rules don't allow for) by pulling up a reddit thread (on the phone that should have been on airplane mode). Actually that wasn't even the end of that guy's saga. despite seeing me refer his earlier call up to the head judge, AND me pointing him to the head judge for a followup question... he still mistook me for head judge on a later judge call. (Working theory is I was the least visibly disabled non-woman out of our judge team, so he just Assumed.)

[@kingarthur7083]

I would love to see more tournament vlogs of you guys

[@TeamAPS]

It's a bit tough making a tournament vlog since recording at regionals is usually discouraged, so you're left to just relay the story after the fact. Locals isn't usually interesting enough to warrant a video.

[@Cooperjordan23]

Respect on the snickers as a need to take

[@DerpyLaron]

Most of this applies to pretty much every card game/TCG/CCG you will ever play. Come prepared, come clean and come with a good mood and you will have a great time.

[@Devlando-nj2lt]

I run phantom knights and fire kings and i got me a mat so this is very helpful Paul thank you

[@Leoreoo]

Isn't this like the 5th time this exact same video is made just with different words?

[@JonathanGarza16]

Pretty much, but I'm still watching again regardless

[@KaweerMonger]

yes. KZbin is a job.

[@Leoreoo]

@@KaweerMonger and it's one that rewards being creative

[@Wanderer2331]

Last time they didn’t mention the deck itself.

[@susbeard8443]

@hexa2991 I'm just now getting into the TCG so the guide is helpful. Don't be a hater

[@unclebrian8156]

dice are also good for cards the need counters such as shard of greed, breaker, 6th samurai united, & other cards like that

[@RareGamer99]

Genuine question My Kaiba Legendary Collection 2018 came with a foldabled "Game Board". It has all the proper zones but it is raise up because of its Game Board nature. Am I allowed to use it at tournaments?

[@TeamAPS]

Maybe they'd let you, but I wouldn't recommend it. It'll wear very quickly.

[@vidalmeza8230]

@TeamAPS can one go to these Yu-Gi-Oh tournaments as a spectator?

[@TeamAPS]

You can! Most regionals and even YCS events are free to enter and spectate, trade, etc.

[@derstevo2469]

I dont know if this is a german thing, but don't you need a written decklist of the cards you play. Or does that come with the registration for the tournament in the us ? unless its a casual local tournament you need one here

[@leejackson3737]

I suppose the implication is that you submit your list through the registration app

[@amalavijnana-boundaryofemp145]

hmm, i remember watching this kind of video from you guys years ago

[@JoseGonzalez-ei1kb]

I use the ultra pro m2 deck box and ultra pro eclipse matte sleeves

[@bulk2win]

A sltiner if you’re playing advance you need to know how long your oppenents turns are when they win wombo combo

[@Wickedred413]

I don't have a trade binder but I do have a trade box does that count?

[@typicalasian6499]

Aerosol spray Hand sanitizer/rubbing alcohol Face mask & vics inhaler Handkerchief & extra shirt

[@janicemank9199]

Hey u now I got ur attention can the small deck boxes fit yugi deck Joey deck or kaiba deck

[@leagueoflegendspro33]

could u make a video on how to play modern yu-gi-oh ? thanks

[@norg18]

I just play locals in Mexico, but I have yet to meet someone with a field center.

[@michaelbevan1081]

Great to see another one of these videos again Paul; at events such as locals or higher tier events, do the event hosts ever lend or provide dice or mats in the event we don’t bring them?

[@Neurotoxiny]

My experience is generally no, you are expected to bring your own mats/dice.

[@roarbahamut9866]

Nope, its expected that you bring your own stuff.

[@michaelbevan1081]

@@roarbahamut9866 thank you for your answer.

[@michaelbevan1081]

@@Neurotoxiny thank you

[@TeamAPS]

Generally no. You may be able to purchase them from vendors if it's a larger regional or YCS.

[@Jestify_GAMING-y1o]

Hey guys, could you possibly make a video about the ultimate conductor deck vs any other deck

[@Mr.ShittySnacks]

Really insightful. I've been out of Yu-Gi-Oh for a decade now. But I never stopped loving it. Maybe a video on how to get back into tournament playing?

[@TeamAPS]

Great suggestion!

[@MkarramFarkouh]

5:12 bro really likes Dragon ball

[@DrHydro-pr5ox]

I recently went to my first ever locals! It was fun, and I actually won a game (my opponent conceded, but still). I'm conflicted about going back though because, while the people I played against acted fine enough, the staff at the store were dicks. Maybe it was just me, but it felt like they were just impatient, grumpy people (I asked if they had any packs of Toon Chaos and they practically bit my head off with snark). Also, "locals" is quite the misnomer, at least in my area. I think the three nearest OTS stores are between 5-10 miles from me. Dunno if that's common

[@lkcuupa]

What kinda sleeves are accepted? I got plain black sleeves

[@OptimusPrime-xn8ie]

of course you are not going to bring deodorant because why would you need that?

[@monkeygrip2412]

Who else had to pause the video to find the definition lol ex·tem·po·ra·ne·ous adjective spoken or done without preparation. "an extemporaneous speech"

[@hokage102364]

I don't think they're actually issuing those cards anymore, you're expected to just use Neuron now, at the very least I can't get one at my local store, and they're an OTS.

[@aqtcnja8430]

I would bring a backpack personally. Think itd be a pain to carry all of that by hand

[@KyuubiNaruto41]

Always wondered about that dice set of like 5 I saw in one of your vids. Knowing its from Ultra Pro finally helped me find it shame that they only have the 2 set one and whoo boy $36 just for that two dice set yeah no thanks.

[@aaronsgamingg]

I really need it

[@ricardoadame4520]

I'm trying to Maxx out vanquish soul to

[@owenlee6125]

The picture for the video looks like a bank note

[@omarifletcher1967]

Where can I find those Ulti Ego card sleeves ???? Those look really cool

[@TeamAPS]

www.mstmerch.com/

[@taylorroarkpayton]

Is OTS the only way to get a Konami card? Can you order one online?

[@lkcuupa]

I got plain black sleeves from GameStop, iz dat accepted?

[@PyckledNyk]

Watching this before going to locals!

[@kcarcano7327]

Hi can i ask you a question?can i use in a yugioh tournament or regionals any colors of dragon shield sleeves right?

[@TeamAPS]

Yes!

[@kcarcano7327]

@@TeamAPS thank you

[@gokumewtwo]

Are Weapons Allowed At Yu-Gi-Oh Tournaments?

[@Kazami-YuujiFicser2001]

Is that possible to take My deckbox Bluetooth i'm the locals? Is like yours i'm your shorts video that one You said that can play music wireless.

[@DrMACPOW]

And don't forget to bring your gold or silver coin. I can never enter tournaments since I easily get stressed out. Even playing can be stressful. This is why I retired from playing games in general. I do, however, enjoy collecting cards.

[@Quesorito]

Debating on going to my first locals in over 10 years tomorrow…. Still haven’t decided idk how competitive they are there

[@bobstoner415]

You ahould go. Best thing i ever did was start going back. Find the more chill local some of them are super sweaty. You will meet cool people and have dueling buds plus the OTS packs are bonus

[@TeamAPS]

Definitely go! It's always worth finding out the answer for yourself!

[@scattershot666]

My card got damaged awhile back, not sure if it can be replaced :(

[@Kazami-YuujiFicser2001]

I can use custom sleeves like animes sleeves?

[@Quesorito]

Idk why the double sleeved cards only fit like 55 cards not 80 in the 80 but that’s just my experience

[@TeamAPS]

Yeah it's part of why I don't do the double sleeve on my entire deck. But it works fine if you've got one of the larger deck boxes.

[@zacp6750]

Weird you didn't mention the heart of the cards

[@TeamAPS]

Guess that's pretty important too!

[@tsohgallik]

That Graceful Charity box 💨😱😫😫😫 That Yugi Kaiba sleeves are too glosssssy😅 That Anniversary Deck bock is TOO TINY😅 Too true😂 that deck box barely holds 45-50? Double sleeve cards. I recommend a deckbox used for Pokemon/ Magic those can hold 80 cards double sleeve

[@briantaylor3031]

Just as a reminder pen and paper LP tracking is mandatory.

[@tonibufu6103]

7:20 You can also use dices to mark counters, like; If one card has 2 spell counters, you can put dice top of that card in way that, dice shows number 2, to both players. Or you can even use counters to track number of turns, if you need to. Also, if you need to flip a coin, you can also do that with dice, at least in games with friends (i don't know can you do this in tournaments), if you don't like to flip coins. Example: Roll dice, even is Heads, odd is Tails.

[@Wortigon2000]

I'd also recmmend alcoholic wipes, in case yu choose chocolate as your choice of food. If yur hands get sticky from the chocolate, you might end up leaving fingerprints on your cards, and might get accused either with marking cards, or get hit with the hygene rule. After chocolate, always clean your hands before you touch your cards. Alcoholic wipes like the ones I use to keep my electronics, like monitors, keyboard, and mouse clean do wonderfully well against most stuff I encountered. That said, they're not as effective against liquids, so if you spill your drink, they will not be as useful for that. For that, you might want to bring some dry ones. Edit: Also, the type of deckbox you've shown in the end (the official one) (albeit, with an Elemental Hero design, not the 25th anniversary one) is the same type I use. It's terrible. Getting the deck in and out of it is a massive pain, and I didn't even double sleeve mine. That'd make the cards even wider. The ones you've shown when talking about deckboxes in particular as a product, were leagues better, but no dubt also more expensive.

[@gab_a_gool]

Where can I get that blue link playmat?

[@TeamAPS]

I actually ordered mine on eBay, so you might have some luck there. It's the YCS London 2017 pre-registration mat. Here's what a quick search pulled up. www.ebay.com/itm/185557530212?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=x6_77U-kR_i&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=9KaNtmd-RcG&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@kingyamcha1827]

I miss theses videos

[@ytfsrose1588]

Paul play fire like the rest of us lol 😂😂

[@TeamAPS]

Sigh... Voiceless maybe

[@mr.morris2907]

Some great tips and gems in here.

[@pupp3t182]

vanquish soul deck list soon?

[@redthecollector]

Always found Konami sleeves to split real quick

[@TeamAPS]

Yeah they're not the best in terms of durability. Double sleeving is a must for them!

[@goytesgaming]

What if I lost my Konami ID card, can I not go to a regionals or YCS anymore?

[@ix0p]

How are your cards so perfect lol

[@KaweerMonger]

just realized with side deck & extra deck thats like 70 cards 😂

[@fsanmiguel666]

Proper hygiene should be the number 1 priority in all tournaments involving a Children's Card Game!

[@Carlos.Rivera]

Before leave your house, go and get a bath. Seriously

[@alcohallicks4576]

How do i get the card? I only have it for my phone. But i want a card 😅

[@TeamAPS]

They may not actually give them out anymore, but I remember getting mine at locals.

[@supervega6477]

I thought I would have been safe playing yugioh and away from sweaty Call of duty players. But we all know there’s no running from the sweaties.

[@brosickness]

Deodorant gots to be essential

[@williamrobinson5710]

All you elite people. Bring your deck rubber banded . No sleeves no playmat . Raw is the way !

[@Areaninetyone]

Should have been a top 15 list here's the other five Deodorant Febreeze Cologne Breathe mints Clean clothes

[@Blizz3112]

Number 1: Deodorant... :-P

[@phantomwoodlan2945]

No lewd play mats no lewd field centers you could be called out on it by a person and you could me marked with it and then kicked you forgot to mention that

[@Bw899804]

I bring a rotten onion for giggles

[@gnsdensity7991]

This was cool

[@commenttuff8891]

Next video - “how to get invited to tournaments”

[@KyleAndersonSkates]

are you allowed to keep token cards in your deck box?

[@FabriZ27]

Yes

[@TeamAPS]

Yep! But nothing else (like stray actual cards)