Maze of Machines Booster Set: New Yu-Gi-Oh! Cards, Themes, and Rare Pulls
The latest Maze of Machines booster set is packed with powerful new cards, returning fan-favorite themes, and chase rarities that collectors will want to watch for. From deadly DARK Machine support to long-awaited theme upgrades, this set brings a strong mix of nostalgia and fresh competitive options.
New DARK Machine Support in Maze of Machines
Several new cards in this set strengthen the DARK Machine strategy with explosive effects and synergy-driven combos:
Rampant Barrel Dragon
A new Fusion Monster in the “Barrel Dragon” tradition, Rampant Barrel Dragon flips 3 coins with a Quick Effect and gains multiple effects depending on the results. It can add cards to your hand, destroy opponent’s cards, or even take cards from your opponent’s Graveyard.
Pendulum Machine of Misery
This DARK Machine monster can Special Summon itself when a card is destroyed by a DARK Machine effect. It can destroy an opponent’s monster when summoned, and if it leaves the field, it can Special Summon another DARK Machine from your Deck.
Slot Machine 777
This updated “Slot Machine” card offers strong protection and consistency. It can be Special Summoned by destroying a card you control, search “Heavy Metal” Spells, and gain permanent ATK or DEF boosts.
Heavy Metal Revenge
A powerful revival card, Heavy Metal Revenge can bring back a monster from either Graveyard if it was destroyed by a DARK Machine effect. It can also Set a “Heavy Metal” Spell or Trap from your Deck when sent to the Graveyard.
Ticking Blast Sphere
This card turns Special Summons into removal. When Special Summoned, it equips itself to an Effect Monster and can destroy that monster when another monster effect is activated. It also inflicts burn damage and can Set a “Heavy Metal” Trap if destroyed.
Heavy Metal Bandit
Heavy Metal Bandit supports your DARK Machine lineup by preventing your monsters from being targeted or destroyed by enemy Spells. It can also search high-ATK or high-DEF DARK Machines and help manage your Deck placement.
Returning Themes Get New Support
Maze of Machines also gives new life to several classic themes:
- Marincess gets new cards for the first time in four years
- Ghostricks receive long-awaited support after years without new additions
- Cubic gets another wave of reinforcements to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Yu-Gi-Oh! The Dark Side of Dimensions
New Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Cards
The set includes 10 new Yu-Gi-Oh! GX cards tied to the release of Yu-Gi-Oh! TAG FORCE GX. Highlights include:
- Elemental HERO Clay Guardsman
- A new variant art version of Hamon, Lord of Striking Thunder as a Starlight Rare
Extended Art and Chibi Variants
Collectors will also find special artwork variants in this set:
- 7 existing cards receive Extended Art versions
- Includes Summoned Skull with brand-new art
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10 chibi monster cards appear in the set, including:
- Contrast HERO Chaos
- Mecha Phantom Beast Dracossack
- Fire King High Avatar Garunix
- Bujintei Susanowo
Secret Rare chibi cards replace the Super Rare slot in packs and are additional Secret Rares, not replacements for the set’s standard Secret Rare pulls.
High-Demand Reprints and Chase Cards
Maze of Machines also offers another chance to pull sought-after cards such as:
- Dominus Spark
- Fydraulis Harmonia
- Fallen of the White Dragon
Maze of Machines Card Set Breakdown
The full booster set contains 153 cards total:
- 100 Rare Cards
- 21 Super Rare Cards
- 14 Ultra Rare Cards
- 6 Secret Rare Cards
- 10 Additional Secret Rare Chibi Variant Art Cards
- 1 Starlight Rare Card
In addition, 15 cards are also available as Collector’s Rares.
Contents:
24 booster packs per box
7 cards per booster pack
Name, design and contents subject to change
Expected Release Date: 18th March 2027