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What is a Yu-Gi-Oh! retro format?
A Yu-Gi-Oh! retro format is a way to play using the cards, banlist, rules, and competitive environment from a specific era of the game. Instead of playing the current advanced format, retro players revisit historical formats that have become popular because of their gameplay, deck diversity, and nostalgic value.
GOAT Format
GOAT Format is classic 2005 Yu-Gi-Oh!, centered around careful resource management, flip effects, trap cards, and the legendary Goat Control strategy.
Edison Format
Edison Format captures the March/April 2010 Synchro era, famous for its huge deck diversity and balanced competitive gameplay.
HAT Format
HAT Format is a summer 2014 retro format built around Hands, Artifacts, Traptrix cards, Xyz Summoning, and trap-heavy control games.
TOSS Format
TOSS Format represents the 2019 Link era dominated by Thunder Dragon, Orcust, Sky Striker, and Salamangreat.