Glorious Victors is the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG's December booster set, releasing December 4, 2026 in North America. It's a compact 60-card set built around three brand-new themes: Zenet, an ancient-Egypt Ritual strategy powered by Normal Monsters; Raise Moon, a casino-themed deck that draws cards on both players' turns; and Trirealm Rift, which banishes its own Deck face-down and plays from it. This guide covers the release date, pack contents, rarities and what each theme does.
Last checked October 21, 2026, against Konami's Glorious Victors product page. Konami notes that set contents and names are subject to change before release.
Glorious Victors at a glance
| Set code | GLVI |
| Official Tournament Store launch | December 2, 2026 |
| North American release | December 4, 2026 |
| Europe and Oceania release | December 3, 2026 |
| Tournament legal | December 4, 2026 |
| Set size | 60 cards |
| Pack | 7 cards: 1 foil and 6 Rares |
| MSRP | US$4.49 per pack |
Glorious Victors is the newest of the TCG's smaller 60-card sets, a line that includes Fusion Enforcers, Amazing Defenders and, last December, Phantom Revenge. It's based on the Japanese Deck-Build Pack: Glorious Victors, released in Japan on September 5, 2026. The TCG version has 60 cards to the Japanese pack's 45, so expect some TCG-only additions.
Glorious Victors rarities
| Rarity | Cards |
|---|---|
| Secret Rare | 3 |
| Ultra Rare | 10 |
| Super Rare | 10 |
| Rare | 37 (some also as Super Rare) |
| Collector's Rare versions | 15 cards |
| Starlight Rare versions | 10 cards |
Every pack has six Rares and one foil, so there are no Commons. The chase versions are the 15 Collector's Rares and the 10 Starlight Rares. Starlight Rares are usually the hardest rarity to pull in a TCG booster set. Our Starlight Rare guide explains how to identify them, and our Yu-Gi-Oh! rarities guide covers Collector's Rares and every other finish.
Glorious Victors themes: Zenet
Zenet is inspired by ancient Egypt, and it gives Normal Monsters a real job. The basic Zenet monsters let you show Normal Monsters from your hand, Deck or field to fetch or Set Zenet Spells and Traps from your Deck.
The engine is the Field Spell Pere-Zenet Em Heru. Once per turn, it Ritual Summons a Zenet Ritual Monster from your hand or Graveyard by sending Normal Monsters with different names from your hand, Deck or field to the Graveyard. It then lets you equip one of those Normal Monsters to the Ritual Monster as an Equip Spell, and it draws you a card when you Special Summon a Normal Monster.
That's Konami's pitch: the Normal Monsters "live their afterlife" supporting the Ritual Monsters, and some can return to the field later. In the Japanese set, the Zenet Ritual Monsters get extra protection while they're equipped, and classic Normal Monsters like Tri-Horned Dragon and Twin-Headed Thunder Dragon were reprinted alongside them. If you have a binder full of old Normal Monsters, this is the theme that finally wants them.
Glorious Victors themes: Raise Moon
Raise Moon is a nightlife-and-casino theme that turns drawing into a strategy. Its signature monster is Cielo, the Veil of Raise Moon, a Level 7 LIGHT Spellcaster with 2100 ATK and DEF:
- If you draw it, you can reveal it and Special Summon it.
- From your hand, you can Special Summon it by putting another card from your hand or field on the bottom of the Deck.
- During the Main Phase, as a Quick Effect, it draws you a card, including on your opponent's turn. The catch: that turn, you can't add cards from your Deck to your hand except by drawing.
The deck's boss is the Rank 7 Xyz Cielo, the Night Sky of Raise Moon - No More Bets! In the Extra Monster Zone, it's unaffected by other cards' effects, can detach a material to draw, and can turn an opponent's "add from Deck" effect into a plain draw 1. That last effect is the one competitive players will notice, because almost every modern deck relies on searching.
Glorious Victors themes: Trirealm Rift
Trirealm Rift monsters banish cards from the top of your own Deck face-down. Face-down banished cards are normally gone for good, but this theme counts them and uses them.
The headline card is Trirealm Rift Darkness, a Level 8 DARK Psychic with 3000 ATK. When it's Summoned, it banishes the top 8 cards of your Deck face-down, then gains effects based on how many face-down banished cards you have:
| Face-down banished | Effect |
|---|---|
| 10+ | Can't be destroyed by battle |
| 20+ | Once per turn, destroy a card on the field (Quick Effect) |
| 30+ | Once per turn, add one of those banished cards to your hand during your opponent's End Phase |
| 40+ | Skip both players' Draw Phases |
It's a high-risk strategy, since you're stripping your own Deck quickly, but Konami's description makes the appeal clear: you get to pick from cards only you can see.
Should you buy Glorious Victors packs or singles?
With six Rares in every pack, Glorious Victors packs feel generous, and they're a fun way to start one of the three themes. If you're building a specific deck, singles are usually cheaper, especially for the Collector's and Starlight Rare versions, which most packs won't contain. Our booster box vs. singles guide walks through the maths.
For sealed product, check our Yu-Gi-Oh! sealed collection and current pre-orders. For individual cards, browse Yu-Gi-Oh! singles.
What comes before and after Glorious Victors
Glorious Victors closes out a busy end of 2026: Beyond the Brave released October 9 and Magnificent Maestros arrives November 13. Next is the core booster Immortal Phoenix on January 29, 2027. See our Beyond the Brave guide, Immortal Phoenix guide and the full Yu-Gi-Oh! release schedule.
Frequently asked questions
When does Glorious Victors come out?
December 4, 2026, in North America, with Official Tournament Stores opening it on December 2. Europe and Oceania get it December 3.
How many cards are in Glorious Victors?
60: 3 Secret Rares, 10 Ultra Rares, 10 Super Rares and 37 Rares. 15 cards also come as Collector's Rares and 10 as Starlight Rares.
How many cards are in a Glorious Victors pack?
Seven: one foil card and six Rares.
What are the new themes in Glorious Victors?
Zenet (Normal Monster-powered Ritual Monsters), Raise Moon (drawing cards on both players' turns) and Trirealm Rift (banishing your Deck face-down and using those cards).
Is Glorious Victors a booster box set?
It's a booster set sold in packs. Konami hasn't listed a box configuration on its product page, so check the retail listing for pack counts before you buy.
Get ready for December
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