The Ultimate Duelist Series program launched in 2015, and during the last five years we've watched the best of the best come together and compete for the title of Ultimate Duelist. Eighteen different champions have walked away with amazing title belts and the rich rewards that come with being an Ultimate Duelist.
The 2019-2020 season for the Ultimate Duelist Series will be its last so there are just two more opportunities to be crowned the Ultimate Duelist.
Please join us for the final North America Ultimate Duelist Series Invitational in Tulsa, OK at the Cox Business Center on February 14th-16th, and the final South America Ultimate Duelist Invitational in Bogota, Colombia at Compensar on February 29th and March 1st!
| Ultimate Duelist Series Invitationals | ||
| Ultimate Duelist Series Invitational - South America (Bogota, Colombia) |
February 29 - March 1, 2020 | FAQ's |
| Ultimate Duelist Series Invitational - Winter 2020 (Tulsa, OK) |
February 14 - 16, 2020 | FAQ's |
Current (and upcoming) Ultimate Duelists will continue to enjoy the perks that come with your title*, including
*As always, Ultimate Duelists must have won a UDS Invitational and must be in possession of the belt and bring it with them to events in order to receive these perks. You will also need to bring your belt to participate in the special exhibition tournament.
In addition, Ultimate Duelists will be invited to a special exhibition tournament this fall in Southern California to crown the "Undisputed" Ultimate Duelist – watch for more details! You will need your title belt in order to participate.
Duelists with UDS Points
Point redemption for prize items will continue while supplies last, at select Tier 3 events beginning with the 2020 World Championship Qualifiers.
See individual event FAQs for additional details.
It's time to find out – the Ultimate Duelist Series will test your worth against all other contenders. Earn Ultimate Duelist Series Points so you can take your place in the Ultimate Duelist Invitational, where only one Duelist will emerge as the Ultimate Duelist!
What is the Ultimate Duelist Series?
The Ultimate Duelist Series (UDS) is an exciting addition to Konami's Organized Play program. Not only does it add new tournament experiences to the variety already available, it will reward you for your participation in our other Organized Play programs.
Duelists earn UDS Points by competing in UDS Qualifiers held at their local Official Tournament Stores (OTS) and at Public Event UDS Qualifiers held at YCS and WCQ tournaments. Duelists will also earn UDS Points at other Sanctioned Events such as Regionals, YCS, and OTS Championships. Duelists can then spend their UDS Points to gain entry to the Ultimate Duelist Invitational, held twice a year.
What is the Ultimate Duelist Series Invitational?
The UDS Invitational is a twice-per-year, free tournament open only to Duelists who have earned the required UDS Points. The UDS Invitational is a two-day event that will crown the Ultimate Duelist. In order to participate in an Invitational, a Duelist is required to redeem the required amount of UDS Points. Once a Duelist has registered at an Invitational, they no longer carry those points on their total.
How can I earn Ultimate Duelist Series Points?
UDS Points are awarded based on participation and final standings in UDS Qualifiers and at most Tier 2 events, such as standard Regionals, Dragon Duels, and YCS. UDS Points are also awarded for judging at select Tier 2 events, and UDS Qualifiers.
UDS Points will stop accumulating on March 1st, 2020.
Earning UDS Points
Criteria |
Category |
Points Awarded |
Pin Awarded |
Participate in a regular Regional, OTS Championship, or Dragon Duel |
Participation |
5 UDS Points |
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Participate in YCS or YCS Dragon Duel |
5 UDS points |
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Participate in UDS Qualifier (8-Player Public Event at Tier 2 Events) |
5 UDS points |
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Participate in a National Championship or WCQ |
10 UDS Points |
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Participate in UDS Qualifier (OTS) |
10 UDS Points |
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Top Cut National Championship or WCQ |
Top Cut |
20 UDS Points |
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Finish 2nd-8th Place in UDS Qualifier (OTS) |
20 UDS Points |
Yes |
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Top Cut at Worlds |
100 UDS Points |
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Win UDS Qualifier (8-Player Public Event at Tier 2 Events) |
Winner |
20 UDS Points |
Yes |
Win YCS or YCS Dragon Duel Championship |
30 UDS Points |
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Win UDS Qualifier (OTS) |
40 UDS Points |
Yes |
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Win Nationals (Latin America) or Finalist for Worlds at WCQ |
50 UDS Points |
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Rank high enough to earn WCQ Invite at any Tier 2 Event offering WCQ Invite |
Invite |
10 UDS Points |
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Accurately complete WCQ invite paperwork at any Tier 2 Event offering WCQ Invite* |
5 UDS Points |
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Judge at a Regional, Dragon Duel, OTS Championship, or OTS UDS Qualifier |
Judge |
10 UDS Points |
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Judge at a YCS, National, WCQ, or Worlds |
20 UDS points |
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*UDS Points for accurately completing WCQ Invite paperwork are awarded and reflected on each player's total once a year, after the conclusion of that Region's World Championship Qualifier.
Duelists will also earn UDS Points based on their standings, at an Ultimate Duelist Series Invitational.
Duelists can keep track of their UDS Points – and how they rank against other Duelists - on the Ultimate Duelist Series Leaderboard: www.yugioh-card.com/en/ultimateduelist/udsrankings.html. The UDS Leaderboard is updated often, with more frequent updates as an Ultimate Duelist Series Invitational approaches.
What kinds of prizes are awarded at the UDS Qualifiers, other than UDS Points?
In addition to UDS Points, UDS Qualifiers offer exclusive collectible prizing. Beginning with an Ultimate Duelist Series lanyard, Duelists can win collectible pins based on different achievements.
| At a UDS Qualifier held at an OTS | |
Top 8 |
UDS Qualifier Lanyard |
UDS Qualifier Top Cut Pin |
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1st Place |
UDS Qualifier Winner Pin |
At a UDS Qualifier held at a Tier 3 Public Event |
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Each Participant |
UDS Qualifier Lanyard |
1st Place |
UDS Qualifier Winner Pin |
What kinds of prizes are awarded at the Ultimate Duelist Series Invitational, other than UDS Points?
In addition to UDS Points, the UDS Invitational prizing coordinates with the Qualifier prizing, offering a new series of lanyards and pins, in addition to other prize items.
Each Participant (100 UDS Points) |
UDS Invitational Lanyard, UDS Invitational Pin |
Each Participant (150 UDS Points) |
UDS Invitational Lanyard, UDS Invitational Pin, UDS Invitational Lanyard Medal |
Each Participant (200 UDS Points) |
UDS Invitational Lanyard, UDS Invitational Pin, UDS Invitational Lanyard Medal, 1 Round BYE at the UDS Invitational |
All Day 2 Participants |
UDS Invitational Day 2 Pin, UDS Invitational Day 2 Lanyard Medal |
Top Cut |
UDS Invitational Game Mat, UDS Invitational Top Cut Pin (plus additional prizing based on final standing) |
1st Place |
Ultimate Duelist Championship Title Belt, UDS Invitational Winner Pin (the rarest UDS Pin of all), and travel and accommodations to the next UDS Invitational to defend their title as the Ultimate Duelist. |
**Free entry is only valid for Tier 2 events held in North America and Latin America.
Get ready to earn UDS Points, keep track of your progress on the Ultimate Duelist Series leaderboard, and we look forward to seeing you at an Ultimate Duelist Invitational!
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