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Egypt fever is sweeping Taiwan! Besides the British Museum's special exhibition "Kings of Egypt: Pharaohs" which opened this year, EasyCard Corporation, in collaboration with IP licensing brand Be come true, obtained official licenses from Japanese company ADK Emotions Co., Ltd. and distributor Medialink Group to release the latest Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters-themed EasyCards featuring the "Dark Magician" and "Dark Magician Girl" characters, touted as the "strongest card combination." This has once again brought the mysterious topic of Egypt into the spotlight!
Since its serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1996, Yu-Gi-Oh! has captivated the world with its ancient Egyptian civilization combined with thrilling card battles. Its global popularity has grown for decades thanks to its anime adaptation, and in recent years it has even collaborated with international brands like Nike and Adidas. Even French President Emmanuel Macron and baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani are fans of Yu-Gi-Oh!, proving its undisputed dominance in the card and collectible market. Now, Taiwan has its own unique collectible – the EasyCard. Collecting these cards as alternative toys has become a trend in recent years. Last year, the release of the "Millennium Item" and "Blue-Eyes White Dragon" EasyCards caused a buying frenzy. This year, the third installment features the popular anime monsters "Dark Magician" and "Dark Magician Girl," along with the essential duelist accessory, the "Duel Disk." Money is about to run out!
In a PTT (Taiwanese online forum) poll, who exactly are "Dark Magician" and "Dark Magician Girl," which beat Blue-Eyes White Dragon in popularity? They are the signature cards of the anime protagonist "Yugi Muto," using combination attacks to overcome powerful enemies and difficulties, making them the ultimate trump cards. The EasyCards are designed with the exclusive wands of these two ace monster cards in mind, representing unfathomable power and symbolizing the power of the Egyptian royal family. The "Duel Disk," a battle accessory invented by Seto Kaiba, becomes a miniature dueling ring, allowing fans to shout classic dueling lines anytime, anywhere: "Shake your flesh! (Draw a card!)"—full of youthful exuberance. All three designs are made to fit comfortably in one hand, bringing back childhood memories for fans. Furthermore, each EasyCard design comes with a special acrylic background frame, recreating the classic Dark Magician circle pattern, adding both aesthetic appeal and collectible value.
The Yu-Gi-Oh! Immortal Classic EasyCard is scheduled to be available for pre-order for a limited time starting April 1, 2026, on the Be come true official website or authorized retailers. Additionally, pre-ordering the "Dark Magician Set" will allow you to collect both Dark Magician and Dark Magician Girl at once – fans should definitely grab this opportunity!
