Konami's digital trading card game Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel is implementing a crucial update to its card crafting system, specifically targeting how players interact with cards affected by banlist changes. This modification aims to close a loophole that allowed players to gain excessive crafting resources through strategic dismantling of newly-banned cards.

The game offers multiple avenues for card acquisition, including free rewards from Solo Mode challenges and various card packs. However, the crafting system has remained one of the most significant ways players can obtain specific cards they need for their decks. The new changes focus particularly on how banned or limited cards are handled in this system.

Key aspects of the update include:

• Cards crafted after a banlist announcement will no longer qualify for the full 30-point dismantle bonus
• The system will prioritize dismantling older copies that still qualify for bonuses
• Newly obtained cards from packs post-announcement won't be eligible for dismantle bonuses

This change directly addresses an exploit where players could mass-produce copies of soon-to-be-banned cards, then dismantle them at full value rather than the standard 10 crafting points. The practice had become particularly prevalent among players seeking premium card finishes, as it allowed unlimited crafting attempts without resource loss.

The update comes as Master Duel prepares for significant meta shifts with the introduction of new archetypes like "Maliss" and the anticipated arrival of "Ryzeal" cards. These changes demonstrate Konami's commitment to maintaining competitive balance while ensuring the in-game economy remains fair for all players.

Players should note these changes take effect on July 25, marking an important shift in how the game handles card crafting and resource management. The update represents Konami's ongoing efforts to refine Master Duel's systems while preparing for future content releases that will continue to shape the digital TCG's evolving meta.