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Having sold more than 20 billion trading cards since 1998, Konami is going back to its roots for inspiration on the latest release. Duelist Pack-Yugi contains cards used by Yugi Muto in the original animated series. There’s “Summoned Skull,” “Dark Magician Girl,” “Mirror Force,” and the limited release “Marshmallon.”

Yu Gi Oh 2009 US National ChampionshipBut top Duelists in the United States already have enough to keep them busy this weekend, when the National Championship tournament will take place at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh. Last Chance Regional Qualifiers are on Friday and side events are open throughout the weekend. First through fourth place winners in the National Championship will receive travel and accomodations to the World Championship in Tokyo. If you can’t make it to Pittsburgh, check the Yu-Gi-Oh! site for live coverage on Saturday.