Overview
Konami have announced updates to their prizing for competitive Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series and World Championship Qualifier events, beginning later this year - with even more changes to be announced later in the year after the conclusion of this seasons WCQ events. Here's a breakdown of all the updates announced today:
Day 2 Prizing
Starting with the South America Qualifier on June 6th-8th and continuing through the 2025-2026 dueling season, duelists who reach Day 2 will receive 1 of 10 YCS/WCQ stamped Rare cards from the below card pool.

Day 2 Promo Card Pool
The number of players who will receive these promo cards is based on event attendance:
| Event Size | Top Cut Required |
|---|---|
| Less than 513 Players | Top 64 |
| 513 - 1024 Players | Top 128 |
| 1024+ Players | Top 256 |
Top 32 Prizing
A Super Rare YCS/WCQ stamped version of Loading... will be awarded in addition to players who reach Top 32 in eligible events.

Top 16 Prizing
An Ultra Rare YCS/WCQ stamped version of Loading... will be awarded in addition to players who reach Top 16 in eligible events.
