Konami recently announced the first core set for the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG releasing in 2023: Photon Hypernova. This set builds upon the Photon and Galaxy strategies from Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL, brings new Chaos monsters, a World Premiere monster “whose capabilities change depending on where the monsters you banish originate from,” a new World Premiere theme teased, with “Saddle up, Duelists! Get ready to run the most dangerous race ever devised by man[,]” and more. Here’s what the press release says:
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A new world of strategy opens up thanks to new “Photon” and “Galaxy” cards! Unleash up to 3 attacks on your opponent’s monsters with a brand-new form of Number 62: Galaxy-Eyes Prime Photon Dragon! If you’re looking for more “Photon” and “Galaxy” cards to increase your synergies, you can find some in Legendary Duelists: Season 2!
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Brand-new “Chaos” monsters! New Tuner monsters will help you unleash a massive multi-attacking, monster banishing, Synchro Monster powerhouse that can reach 4500 ATK! If Synchro Summons aren’t your thing, you can try a World Premiere monster whose capabilities change depending on where the monsters you banish originate from.
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Visas Starfrost’s journey continues! New cards to complement the “Scareclaw,” “Tearlaments,” and “Kashtira” strategies from Dimension Force, Power of the Elements, and Darkwing Blast!
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Illuminate new strategies and uncover brand-new cards that might seem familiar!
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New cards that explore modern ways to play themes from the past!
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Saddle up, Duelists! Get ready to run the most dangerous race ever devised by man with a brand-new World Premiere theme!
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And more!
Photon Hypernova will have 100 new cards for duelists to use with the following rarity breakdown:
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50 Commons
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26 Super Rares
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14 Ultra Rares
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10 Secret Rares
Duelists can grab Photon Hypernova starting February 10, 2023 (February 8 at OTS locations) with an MSRP of $4.49 per pack. What are you most excited about for this core set?
