Tournament Information
- The KC Cup is divided into two Stages.
- Stage 1 is available from September 10th until September 22nd.
- Stage 2 becomes available for Duelist who reached DLv. 20 which begins September 19th and ends on September 22nd.
- Updates from previous KC Cups:
- Changes to Card Ticket Pools
- Renaming of Titles during the Event Period
Stage 1
Information
- The first stage of the KC Cup plays very similar to the ranked ladder.
- Reaching DLV MAX qualifies a player for Stage 2 of the KC Cup.
- Gems, tickets, and gold are given to players for each DLV level.
- Your DLv. will begin at the following levels depending on your rank in Speed Duel Season 117 (October) of Ranked Duels:
| Rank | DLv. |
|---|---|
| Silver Rank | DLv. 3 |
| Gold Rank | DLv. 5 |
| Platinum Rank | DLv. 7 |
| Legend Rank and beyond | DLv. 10 |
- Duelists who reached King of Games in March 2025 are invited straight to Stage 2.
Rewards
| DLv | Reward |
|---|---|
| 2 | 40 Gems |
| 3 | 50 Gems |
| 4 | 1 Glossy SR Ticket |
| 5 | 60 Gems |
| 6 | 10 BOX Chips |
| 7 | 70 Gems |
| 8 | 10 BOX Chips |
| 9 | 80 Gems |
| 10 | 90 Gems |
| 11 | 20 Chronicle Chips |
| 12 | 100 Gems |
| 13 | 10 BOX Chips |
| 14 | 1 Glossy UR Ticket |
| 15 | 30 Chronicle Chips |
| 16 | 150 Gems |
| 17 | 10 BOX Chips |
| 18 | 170 Gems |
| 19 | 50 Chronicle Chips |
| 20 | 200 Gems |
Stage 2
- Stage 2 of the KC Cup follows an ELO system, with points gained/lost for each win or loss.
- Duels are global and not region only.
- Based on a player's global ranking at the end of the event, they will receive a certain amount of tickets as well as other rewards.
- The Top 500 players of each region will be eligible to play in the World Championship Regional Qualifiers, and be exempt from the next qualifiers for international competition.
- Players who reached KOG rank for the 117th season of Ranked Duels (October) are automatically entered into Stage 2, but can still play in Stage 1 to gain the rewards.
Rewards:
The player achieving the spot of #1 Global after the rankings will receive a World Championship Invitation, allowing them to compete in the World Championships. Players Ranking from 2nd-100th will receive KC Cup Points
Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championships 2026
- The 2026 WCS details have not been decided yet
- The winner of each KC Cup, and the Top 4 KC Cup Point earners throughout the year will receive invites to the World Championships
Stage 1 DLv. MAX Decks
coming soon
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