Introduction and Summary
Hello! This is 闇Mic. Welcome to April's Gem Count. I've included every gem you could earn last month, from events to campaigns to log-in bonuses, as well as a count for Box Chips. As always, I've also compared the gem-pool to the content released and listed the resulting difference you would have to pay in real money just to keep up with the current cards at the often-necessary 3 UR copies.
The amount of gems this month was very low, about half as much as average, but not as low as February's. At the same time, Konami also released 3 boxes, resulting in the most expensive month in Duel Links since I've been counting!
Gem Report April 2026
Events
- The New Pulse of Darkness Alister is Here! +35
- KC Cup +1940
- Duelist Road: The CXyz Threat, Invasion of the Barians! +340
Sub-Events
- Tour Guide's Mission Bingo +200
- Mission Research +155
Campaigns
- Card Flipper +150
- Pick-a-Gift +40
Box Releases
- Destroyer Phoenix Celebration Gift +500
- Destroyer Phoenix Duel Trials Quiz +30
- Destroyer Phoenix Duel Trials Loaner Deck +60
- President of Machinex Celebration Gift +500
- President of Machinex Duel Trials Quiz +30
- President of Machinex Duel Trials Loaner Deck +60
Ranked Duels
- Cumulative Rewards +810
- Rank Up Rewards Speed (Starting at Platinum Rank6) +350
- Rank Up Rewards Rush (Starting at Silver Rank4) +300
- Character Deck Duels +300
Log-in Bonuses
- Daily Reward Minimum +260
- Daily Street Replay Reward +150
- Weekly Missions +120
- Duelist Point +85
Grand Total
- 6,415 Gems
- 469 Box Chips
Cost to Keep Up in April 2026
Destroyer Phoenix Main Box
First Run
- 100 Box Chips Bundle (15 Packs) -750Gems
- Loading... Bundle (17 Packs) -950Gems
- Remaining 148 Packs -7,400Gems
Second Run
- 180Packs -9,000Gems
Third Run
- 180Packs -9,000Gems
Gladimagia of Unity Deck Build Box
First Run
- 50Packs -2,500Gems
Second Run
- 50Packs -2,500Gems
Third Run
- 50Packs -2,500Gems
President of Machinex Mini Box
First Run
- 100 Box Chips Bundle (15 Packs) -750Gems
- Remaining 85 Packs -4,250Gems
Second Run
- 100Packs -5,000Gems
Third Run
- 100Packs -5,000Gems
Total Cost
- 49,600(Gems Required) - 6,415(Gems Given) = 43,185(Gem Deficit)
- $0.89(Current Cost of 50 Crystals as of May 1, 2026 in USD) x 865(Purchases required to meet deficit) = $769.85
Timeline of Gem Distribution
Notes
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The reason the KC Cup offered 100 gems less than usual is because it lasted 2 days shorter than previous months.
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There were no dream tickets this month.
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Gems that vary in amount and appearance for everyone are not counted. Examples include gems obtained by interacting with fountains, trash cans, etc. and gem rewards available in Daily Loaner Deck Challenges. Cost calculated in real money does not take purchasing deals or drawing luck into account.