Regardless of the format, Konami aims to ensure Yu-Gi-Oh! remains a fair and balanced game—at least on the surface. The Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel Forbidden and Limited list is always a hot topic of discussion in the community, especially since it sees frequent updates. 

Yu-Gi-Oh! uses a Forbidden and Limited list to put restrictions on certain cards to try to prevent specific strategies from being abused in any given format for more than a few months at a time. For Master Duel, this means more frequent bans and unbans as Konami navigates an all-digital format that spans both the TCG and OCG audience. So, if you’re actively playing Master Duel, here is an overview of the Forbidden and Limited Card list for August 2024.