Duel Disk A Duel Disk ( デュエルディスク " Dyueru Disuku " ) is a piece of Duel ing equipment attached to the left forearm within the " Yu - Gi - Oh ! " franchise . They were first manufactured by KaibaCorp as a portable form of Dueling Arena s used in the early part of the Yu - Gi - Oh ! second series anime . They use a portable hologram generator to display Duel Monsters cards and in the case of the Mark 1 , the player ' s hand . Cards that are played are placed on the Duel Disk ' s blade . Since their introduction in the anime and manga , they have become a fundamental necessity among Duelist s . Yu - Gi - Oh ! DiaDhank . The Duel Disk is based on an ancient Egyptian artifact called a " DiaDhank " , a golden device worn similarly to the Duel Disk that uses the user ' s Ba ( Life Force ) to summon Ka ( spirit monsters ) from their stone tablets and control them . Unlike the Duel Disk , the DiaDhank can only control up to 3 monster s at once . In place of the Life Point counter is the Eye of Wdjat , which contains a glowing yellow meter that measures the user ' s Ba , as the disk measures life points . Since summon ing monsters drains life force , the losing Duelist faints or dies . It is heavily implied only Millennium Item bearers can use a DiaDhank without being limited by life energy . Notice that DiaDhanks were seen in the final season of Yu - Gi - Oh ! , and , in Yu - Gi - Oh ! GX , Abidos the Third ( the fifth Shadow Rider ) used a DiaDhank in flashbacks Dueling his servants in episode 40 . In the vision that Yami Yugi saw in his Duel with Dartz he did not use his DiaDhank to summon Obelisk the Tormentor . Rather , he used his Millennium Puzzle to summon Obelisk . Also , in the vision that Kaiba and Yami Yugi saw in episode 132 , both Priest Seto and Pharaoh Atem used their Millennium Items . The design of the second Duel Disk suggests that Seto Kaiba designed it based on memories from his past life as Priest Seto , who used the Millennium Rod . Shimon Muran describes a DiaDhank as a device use for calling for Duel Monster Spirits that are sealed away in Stone Tablets . DiaDhanks did not appear in the manga . Rather , the priests used the power of their Millennium Items to summon the creatures from the stone tablets . The Academy Duel Disk also seems to take elements from the DiaDhank , as its shape when in standby mode looks like the blades on the DiaDhank . Yubel ' s second Duel Disk resembles the ancient device as well . Prototype . The Duel Disk was introduced in the first series anime just in its movie . It consisted of only a round disc attached to the wrist where the Deck was placed . The hand s of the players were shown as huge holograms in front of them , and their Life Points as green squares behind them . Duel Disk ( version 1 ) . During the Duelist Kingdom arc , Seto Kaiba developed the first generation Duel Disk prototypes as a means of countering Maximillion Pegasus ' mind reading abilities . Seto hypothesized that Pegasus needed face to face contact for his mind reading to work so as a feature of the disks , holographic projections of the cards obstruct the Duelists from seeing each other . This Duel Disk was physically and functionally different than the ones that would follow . Where the others are a single piece construct which houses the Deck , Graveyard , Life Point counter and Field , the first Duel Disk system had 2 components joined by a retractable cable . The wrist component stores the Deck , Life Point counter and the actual disk component holds 5 cards . Users would load the cards as explained later into the disk and throw it like a , causing a hologram to be projected from it . The Duel Disk system also changed the rules of Duel Monsters . They followed Duelist Kingdom rules except for the following changes : An early variation of this system is used in Toei ' s Yu - Gi - Oh ! movie . Duel Disk ( version 2 ) . Prior to the Battle City Tournament , KaibaCorp developed the second generation Duel Disk , the first one to be released to the public . Issued to participants of Battle City , this Disk played the game according to the new revisions ( which make it closer to the real world version ) . After Battle City was over , the Duel Disk was made available to purchase by anyone , as two boys can be seen using them in an episode after the tournament ended . Unlike the previous Duel Disk , it did not need to be thrown ( In the Yu - Gi - Oh ! anime , sealers flew out of the Duel Disk to the sides of the Dueling area . These disappeared in " Yu - Gi - Oh ! GX " ) . When in use , it resembled an arm blade . Monsters that are in play are placed on the 5 slots on the blade . Directly underneath each Monster slot is another slot for Spell and Trap Card s . If a Duelist were to activate a Set card , they would activate a button on the round portion of the disk . Another slot can open on the front end of the disk that is used for the Field Spell Card . These zones do not appear in the manga until the GX series , and the Spell and Trap cards are instead played in the " Monster Card Zones " which act as zones for all cards . Whether or not there is a limit of five cards on the field at a time is unknown . The center of the Disk includes the Deck and Graveyard slot and Life Point counter . The bottom part of the disk ( the part that goes around an user ' s arm ) also contains a retractable cable that could be attached to Dueling Arena s if one player opted not to use a Duel Disk . Ever since their introduction , almost all Duels were conducted with these or with the later introduced Chaos Duel Disk . Also in the anime , two holographic devices fly from the disk and set themselves on each side of the Duel space to create the holograms for the monsters . While in the manga the holograms are projected straight from the Duel Disk itself . In Yu - Gi - Oh ! 5D ' s , this version of the Duel Disk is shown being used by citizens of Satellite , indicating that this model has become obsolete , replaced with the more modern versions shown in " GX " and " 5D ' s " as well as the Duel Runner . Yusei Fudo uses a hybrid Duel Disk from his Duel Runner which has a startling resemblance to this version , possibly indicating that he has modified the obsolete model for use with his Duel Runner . Despite other models of Duel Disks being used primarily in each series , this version of the Duel Disk has appeared in 4 out of 5 anime series , as shown with all the students who tried out for Duel Academy prior to receiving the Academy - issued Duel Disk and the residents of Satellite . Leo Akaba used this model to test the ARC System with Yusho Sakaki in Paradise City ; these Duel Disks were the default Disks used following the creation of the Standard Dimension . Real - Life Duel Disk . Manufactured replicas of this Duel Disk were produced as toys . These were produced in Japan by Konami and in America by the toy company . There are a couple of notable differences between the Mattel Duel Disk and its fictional counterpart . The Spell and Trap Cards are loaded into the bottom of the blade but most notably , it cannot project holographic images . While the toy Duel Disk was advertised as being compatible with the TCG , there are a few flaws that make this impractical : Chaos Duel Disk . The Chaos Duel Disk is a Duel Disk designed for the members of the organization called Doma in the Waking the Dragons arc . Functionally , it is identical to the Battle City Duel Disks , other than the fact that the field area of the standard version can retract and expand as opposed to being split in half , while the Orichalcos Soldier version is built into their arm - mounted weapons . It looks different to the Battle City disk in that it resembles a scythed blade . It is believed to be modeled after the scythes on the armor of the Orichalcos Soldiers . Real - Life Duel Disk . Like the Duel Disk 2 , replicas of the Chaos Duel Disk were produced only by Mattel in America . They were for use with the real TCG , however , the same flaws in the Battle City disk appeared in these ones . These include not being able to use card protectors , a lack of an Extra Deck Zone and not being able to have more life points than 9999 even though a card effect such as " Solemn Wishes " can boost your Life Points beyond this . Therefore , in order to calculate the user ' s Life Points if they exceed this the user must use some way to keep track such as a calculator . It also folds in differently ; instead of the front tip folding into the center , the monster zone closest to the Field Card Zone is visible . In the anime , the Chaos Duel Disk folded in on itself until the field was completely folded into the hinged ' spell trigger ' part of the disk and then folded into the central part of the disk , creating a compact form . The toy is much the same , but cannot fold all the way as the anime disk can , but instead leaves the first 2 card spaces out . The hinge on the toy is the whole of the first and second card spaces , which pushes to the back of the central part and though not as compact as the anime Chaos disk , it is still the most compact and light - weight of the toy Duel Disks . Yu - Gi - Oh ! R . In the spinoff manga " Yu - Gi - Oh ! R " , the Duel Disk 2 is used , identical to the ones used in the series proper , with two notable exceptions . Yu - Gi - Oh ! Capsule Monsters . Capsule Shooter . In Yu - Gi - Oh ! Capsule Monsters , The Capsule Shooter is the Capsule Monsters version of the Duel Disk . The capsule is removed from the belt and slotted into the Capsule Shooter , then launched . 3 slots are shown for capsules , but as one of Alexander followers played four monsters , there could be more . Yu - Gi - Oh ! The Dark Side of Dimensions . Duel Disk ( version 3 ) . Yugi and Kaiba use new Duel Disks during " Yu - Gi - Oh ! The Dark Side of Dimensions " . The new Duel Disks were developed by Kaiba Corporation and creates Solid Vision holograms from the user ' s memories through a neural link ( as in the original Japanese version of the movie , following his victory against Virtual Atem , Kaiba states that the new " Duel Links Solid Vision System " is far more advanced than any other Duel up to that point , in that data for every card from all over the world is transmitted into this Duel Disk via KaibaCorp . ' s new " Crystal Cloud Network " , thus eliminating the need for a physical deck of cards ; that same information is then linked to the Duelist ' s cerebral memory banks via quantum information , enabling it to become neuro - images , which can then be visualized into any open space , thus letting this Duel Disk simulate any kind of Duel . ) Also , as demonstrated by Kaiba in the KaibaCorp . Satellite , this Duel Disk is capable of producing virtual locations and people , as Kaiba used his to produce a church - like setting to duel against a virtual replica of Atem ( which was produced from his Duel Disk analyzing Kaiba ' s extensive " memory data " on Atem , and then linking it with his cerebral nerves ) . It can also display the ( virtual ) hand of a duelist like the latest model Duel Disks in " Yu - Gi - Oh ! VRAINS " ( albeit with more detail and things that appear to be status screens ) , and the cards are not held , they appear when needed , as does the blade . They appear similar in shape to the Capsule Shooter and appear as a hybrid of a KC Mass Production Disk , a D - Pad and the ARC - V Duel Disks : the overall design mimics that of the KC Mass Production Disk , the blade folds up on top of the body when not in use , similar to the blade of a D - Pad , and as demonstrated by Kaiba , it can produce a virtual blade similar to the Solid Vision blade of the ARC - V Duel Disks ( unlike the blades of an ARC - V Disk , however , the blade of this Duel Disk is larger in size , and can either be projected horizontally [ like the ARC - V blades ] in a tabletop - esque manner , or vertically like the blade of a D - Pad ) . In addition , the Duel Disk operates with a headset similar to a Duel Gazer , albeit larger in design , and rather than possessing a glass lens , it projects a series of holographic circles over the eye . As seen in lineart from the Millennium Book , and with Yugi ' s Duel Disk , the headset can be folded up and attached to the body of the Disk , opposite of the Main Deck Zone . It can use either a deck of virtual cards ( as demonstrated by Kaiba ) or a Deck of physical cards ( as demonstrated by Yugi ) . Interestingly , when Yugi first received his from Kaiba , he somehow knew how to convert it to its alternate mode to use his physical cards ( instead of virtual ones ) , with no explanation from Kaiba ; also , in this alternate mode , it notably lacks a Graveyard Zone and Extra Deck Zone . It also worth noting that , with the exception of the latest model Duel Disks in " VRAINS " ( and the arm braces of this model ) , it is the thinnest and most streamlined Duel Disk to date ; even after Yugi converts his into its alternate mode , it maintains a level of thinness not seen before . It is also highly possible that blue is the " default " color for this Duel Disk , as during Kaiba ' s Duel against Yugi , even though his Duel Disk has a different color scheme than Kaiba ' s , whenever he draws a card , Summons a Monster , or sets a Spell / Trap , a brief flash of blue light is seen . Yu - Gi - Oh ! GX . Academy Duel Disk . A streamlined version of the second Duel Disk . This is the standard Duel Disk issued to students of the various Duel Academies established by Seto Kaiba in the Yu - Gi - Oh ! GX series . Aside from the obligatory alternate folding feature , and a cosmetic refit , this Disk functions identically to the second Duel Disk . The shift from standby to active mode of this version of the Duel Disk is much less pronounced than the Battle City variant , only requiring the top section of the card platform to extend . Real - Life Duel Disk . As with the Duel Disk and Chaos Disk , Konami in Japan and Mattel in America made replicas of the Duel Academy Disk . They fixed one of the main problems of the Disks in resizing the card zones , along with Deck and Graveyard to fit cards with protective sleeves without problems . Although , it can only hold 40 cards with sleeves . Many of the other problems remained . Though the main flaw with the Duel Disk was addressed in the new Academy Disk , many of the major flaws still remained unaddressed . Though the Duel Disks are perceived as " toys " , few use the Academy Disk in place of taking up space on a table . Along with the release of the Academy Disk , Mattel produced a specialized carrying pack for the new disks , though none have been actually seen used or in stores . Due to past sales of the Academy Disk and the limited popularity with the toy as a Dueling medium Mattel discontinued the production of the Academy Disk several months after its release . Academy Duel Disk ( version 2 ) . An updated version of the Academy Duel Disk which now has the color of the user ' s respective dorm on it . In season four , the Duelists are using these new Duel Disks . Many characters who no longer attend Duel Academy ( such as Aster Phoenix and Zane Truesdale ) continue to use the silver style Academy Duel Disk . The change is cosmetic only and the Disks still retain the exact functionality of the original Academy Duel Disks . In November 2007 , a real - world version of the red - trimmed Slifer Red disk was also produced in Japan , known as Academy Duel Disk Osiris Red and came boxed with several Booster Packs and promotional cards . Others . Other versions of the Duel Disk appear in GX , and by the time the series takes place , it seems as if many Duelists have taken to individually customizing their disks . It ' s never specified if the disks below are manufactured by Kaiba Corporation or customized by the owners . Organic Duel Disks . Several characters in Yu - Gi - Oh ! GX have Duel Disks that seem to literally be part of their bodies , and are thus organic in nature . Yu - Gi - Oh ! 5D ' s . Duel Disks in New Domino City are sharper - looking than the previous types . Unlike previous Duel Disks , there is a chamber for the Extra Deck located on the opposite side of the spot where the Main Deck is inserted . In several episodes of the anime and in the opening intros , the Deck Zone is shown to be able to shuffle the Deck or eject cards that have been searched from the Deck while the cards are locked in . Some Duel Disks are compatible with a type of motorcycle known as a Duel Runner . In these cases , the Wrist Dealer is able to attach the card zones to the Duel Runner and then detach itself so the Duelist only holds the Deck on his / her arm , though there are exceptions . The Duel Disk seems to respond to the activation and summon of cards by shimmering with rainbow light . Yusei ' s Duel Disk . Yusei Fudo ' s Duel Disk is a modified version of the Battle City Duel Disk . When connected to his Duel Runner , it attaches just below the dashboard . When in use , it will fold together as it normally would . When inactive , the two parts of the blade separate and fold vertically on each side of the Duel Runner . Like most other hybrid Duel Disks , the Deck Zone is on his Wrist Dealer and not in the Duel Disk itself . Yusei also has a two - way microphone installed in his disk , as seen in episode 61 . Unlike the regular Battle City Duel Disk , Yusei ' s appears to not fold away for ground mode when not in use , and always looks " active " whenever he pulls it out . Real - Life Duel Disk . Konami released the first Duel Disk of the 5D ' s Era , starting with Duel Disk - Yusei Version . It was released in the OCG Market on September 26 , 2009 for 4 , 000 Yen ( Including Tax ) . It includes Yusei ' s Duel Disk and 2 Promotional Cards : " Vice Dragon " and " Shield Wing " ( both will be Duel Terminal compatible ) . The Yusei Duel Disk can hold up to 50 sleeved cards in the Deck area , but only holds around 15 - 18 sleeved cards in the Graveyard . The Life Point Counter can go up to 99990 Life Points and can only display 0 in the single - digit column . In November 2010 , Konami released an update to this Duel Disk , the Duel Disk - Yusei Version 2010 . This version addresses many of the issues present in the 2009 version and the Mattel versions . In addition to being the first Duel Disk with spaces for the Banished Zone and Extra Deck Zone , this is also the first Duel Disk to feature a bottom covering on the arm blade . Konami has removed the " flip action " feature present in the 2009 version , opting instead for a more realistic portrayal of the Duel Disk featured in the show - the clips that hold the cards on the blade are similar to those on the original Mattel disks . The Deck Zone can hold 50 sleeved cards , and the Graveyard can hold up to 30 sleeved cards . Specific Examples . Duel Disks show different colors and decorations , possibly in addition to compatibility with Duel Runners , depending on the tastes and tasks of the Duelist using the Disk . There are also customized Duel Disks existing in New Domino , as seen in the photos below . Future Duel Disks . In Yu - Gi - Oh ! 5D ' s - Episode 134 , Yusei and the others were given a vision of the future , showing how New Domino City would develop and how technology would evolve . In that vision new Duel Disks were shown that no longer rely on metallic frames , but teal energy beams that that cards rest on . This technology is used in the Duel Disks wielded by the Three Pure Nobles , as they are from the future . Yu - Gi - Oh ! ZEXAL . The Duel Disks used in " ZEXAL " are wrist - mounted devices called D - Pads . It is a much smaller version with major design differences , the most notable is its multifunction capabilities , overall design , and lack of holographic projection . Because of this , the device must be linked to the Duel Gazer system for visual effects . The playing field folds up twice , with the Zone on the right folding over the middle , followed by the two Zones on the left . The entire blade can be stored inside the D - Pad itself when not in use . Yu - Gi - Oh ! ARC - V . In " Yu - Gi - Oh ! ARC - V " , the Duel Disks that are used are similar to a combination of the D - Pad and the Duel Disks seen in the alternate future in " Yu - Gi - Oh ! 5D ' s " . The main body of the Disk retains the touch screen and single Spell and Trap Card Zone ( which is also where the Field Zone is located ) seen in D - Pads , while the Monster Card Zone s and Pendulum Zone s are located on the arm blade , which , like the " 5D ' s " future Disks , is composed of energy ( likely the same " touchable Solid Vision " used in Action Duel s ) and is aligned parallel to the main body of the Disk . The blade can be customized to be a variety of shapes ; a shape similar to the KaibaCorp Duel Disk , a similar shape with an equilateral triangular end rather than the normal shape seen , a parallelogram , a shape resembling the layout of a D - Pad ' s card zone , a curved arc , a sword - shape , a unique dual - boomerang shape , a shape similar to the Kaiba Corp Duel Disk but with symmetrical points , and a crescent moon shape . Duel Disks respond by briefly lighting up a rainbow - colored circuitry pattern on the blade when cards are placed on the Monster Zones or Pendulum Zones . The word " PENDULUM " will appear on the blade when both of the Duelist ' s Pendulum Zones are occupied . Regardless of the card zone , the Duel Disks will eject removed cards and they retain the auto - shuffle and the auto - ejection features that debuted in " 5D ' s " rather than having a Duelist manually remove their Deck and searching through it ; instead Duelists can forfeit or end a Duel inconclusively by removing their Deck . However instead of shuffling the Deck and ejecting the searched cards from the top , the cards are simply ejected from the Duel Disk after being manually selected on the touchscreen . When it is used in conjunction with the ARC System the holograms gain mass and appear to become self - aware , able to perform actions such as catching people and grabbing action cards without command . However this is limited , as Crow Hogan ' s " Assault Blackwing - Raikiri the Rain Shower " did not react to the presence of Tarren clinging onto its back . If the system is damaged , then the holograms will disappear . They are also able to generate normal holograms under their own power for normal Duels . In addition players can use the touch screen to check the contents of their Extra Deck , Graveyard and opponent ' s field . In comparison with the Battle City Duel Disk , this Duel Disk is notably much lighter in weight , due to the streamlined body and virtually weightless Monster Card Zone . This enables Duelists to run and jump without difficulties during Action Duel s . These Duel Disks are also multipurpose tools with internet and communication functions , similar to tablets in real life as well as D - Pad in " ZEXAL " series . They can even serve as phones , as shown when Julia Krystal called in the Leo Corporation security to capture Yuto and Shay . These functions as well as Duel Mode come in the form of apps . The hologram screens used to make video calls are also used to communicate with opponents from far across a Duel Field . Duel Disk Models from both the Fusion and Xyz Dimensions are fitted with devices that allow one to travel among the Four Dimensions and seal defeated opponents into cards . The Disks belonging to members of the Lancers have been modified to allow interdimensional travel ( using Xyz Dimension technology as a reference ) and initiate Action Duels without the need of a ARC System . Standard Dimension . The Standard Dimension disk is a rectangular model with angular blade . The Deck Zone , unlike other Duel Disks , is placed diagonally pointing towards the thumb rather then parallel to the sides of the disk , while the Extra Deck is placed in a similar direction towards the body on the back , and both zones are stored within the Duel Disk while it is deactivated . The Graveyard is behind the blade , facing away from the Duelist as it was in previous Duel Disks , while the Spell / Trap Zone is located on the opposite side of the disk . Before Leo Akaba reinvented the ARC System , the people of the Standard Dimension are seen using Duel Disks that greatly resemble the KaibaCorp Duel Disk . Xyz Dimension . The dimension ' s normal model has a white , irregular body and a blade that resembles the shape of a D - Pad ' s card zones viewed from above . Some can have colored trims at the circular edge facing the user . The Resistance Model has a similar but different body , a different Deck slot , a round touch screen with a purple body , and the same blade shape as most Standard Disks . Both the Spell & Trap Zone and the Graveyard are located in the back of the rectangular section of the Disk , with the Spell / Trap on the upper one and the Graveyard on the lower one . Some of them are equipped with the ability to turn people into cards and they all appear to have the ability to use the ARC System outside of an Action Duel . The Extra Deck is kept on the back left side , facing away from the user . The disk ' s touchscreen ' s may pop up and be used as a radar , as seen with Shay ' s Disk . The disk requires minimal booting time before being ready to Duel . Synchro Dimension . The Synchro Dimension ' s basic Duel Disk has a circular body with four laterally - placed slots ( the bottom - right one being the Graveyard and the upper - left one the Extra Deck ) , a curved blade , and a small hourglass - shaped touchscreen . However , unlike other Dimensions , this one also has a number of alternative models . Many of them can be attached to a Duel Runner ( for Turbo Duel s ) and to a Wrist Dealer - like accessory carrying the Deck Zone ( for normal Duels ) , similar to the hybrid models seen in 5D ' s . The Facility stores a model that has slightly oblate body , round touchscreen , and an angular blade with pointy ends . They seem to be used for prisoners who can bribe the guards in order to be allowed to Duel , but have also been seen on the streets of the City . The Duel Runner ' s Disk has a hourglass - like touchscreen . The Spell / Trap Zone is located at the bottom left slot , and Field Spells can also be activated here , the Graveyard at the bottom right slot , and the Extra Deck in the upper left slot . The disk can also be detached and used in a grounding Duel . All of these disks have a blue body . The Spell / Trap and Graveyard slots are always open , but the Extra Deck and the upper right slot ( possibly for banished cards ) are kept closed until an action occurs that requires the slot to open , and it will thus eject the necessary card . Fusion Dimension . There are two known models of Duel Disks that are used in the Fusion Dimension ; the model used by Duel Academy students and the model used by students of the Fusion Dimension ' s You Show Duel School . Both models have sword shaped energy blades , although they differ between models , and both appear to have the ability to materialize Real Solid Vision independently of an ARC System . The Duel Academy model has a shield - like body and a sword - shaped blade . The touch screen is contained under a hemispherical display , similar to the LP display on the Academia Disk model from " GX " . This Duel Disk contains numerous functions unrelated to Dueling , like Human Sealing , Interdimensional Travel Technology , and a " Hacking Mode " . The Extra Deck is on the left side of the Disk , away from the body , and opens up parallel to the Disk ' s opposite side . The Graveyard slot is on the back of the Disk , opposite the Deck Zone . A slot on the side of the wrist ejects cards containing defeated opponents , and a possible Spell / Trap Zone . The normal screen border color of the Disk is gray . The You Show Duel School ' s Disks ' overall design is similarly reminiscent of the Academia Disk in " Yu - Gi - Oh ! GX " . The difference is the colored borders covering the left and right sides , with the Graveyard slot aligned at the front border , while the Spell / Trap Zone is on the side facing the Duelist . The blade ' s leftmost end resembles that of that Duel Academy Disk from " GX " , but the right part still resembles " ARC - V ' s " Duel Academy hilt shape . Original Dimension . The Original Dimension Duel Disk is attached to the wrist of the Duelist via a wristband . Connected to the wristband is the Deck Zone , similar to a Wrist Dealer . The blade is curled with a pattern on each side . Yu - Gi - Oh ! VRAINS . The Duel Disks that are featured in " Yu - Gi - Oh ! VRAINS " are a brand new model invented by SOL Technologies , and appear to function similar to the ones featured in " Yu - Gi - Oh ! ARC - V " , but presumably due to being solely used in LINK VRAINS , they lack a physical blade . Models that require physical cards still exist but are considered outdated . Old Model . The older models require actual cards to enter LINK VRAINS and seemingly lacks the touchscreen interface seen since " Yu - Gi - Oh ! ZEXAL " . The body heavily resembles a hybrid of the Kaiba Corporation and " GX " Duel Academy Duel Disks . While the blade is energy - based and follows the same color scheme as blades of the " ARC - V " Duel Disks , it is shaped differently and additionally features a metallic dark gray border around the black strip . Like the 5D ' s Standard Disk , the Extra Deck Zone is located behind the Main Deck Zone , and like a D - Pad , it has a single slot for the Spell / Trap Zones . The Spell / Trap slot also functions as the Graveyard . It can also project information screens . Whenever a Deck is placed into the Deck Zone to enter LINK VRAINS , the words " Into the VRAINS " appear on the side where the blade is projected from . Although physical cards are needed to access LINK VRAINS , they are data constructs within LINK VRAINS itself , disappearing when dropped and reappearing as needed , a feature shared by the blade . These Duel Disks do not possess AI , though AIs can be downloaded into them if necessary . New Model . The newer models use a Cloud function connected to SOL ' s card database , therefore physical cards are not needed . Because of this , they look more like wristbands with a touchscreen interface . When activated , they project the user ' s hand in front of them by swiping their drawing hand in front of them ; also , the cards can be played either by voice command or through physical interaction . There are no visible Zones for the Duelist to physically play cards , instead they are merely being played in a normal fashion before disappearing from view . When actions that require interacting with the Main Deck , Graveyard or Extra Deck are triggered , a white ring of energy that features a changeable colored glow and three trapezoid - shaped ridges with a thin slot in the middle of each one arranged in a triangular fashion is projected around the user ' s wrist ; the one on top acts as the Main Deck Zone , and the ones on the sides act as the Graveyard and Extra Deck Zones . Moreover , they include a support AI program that helps the user during Duels for simple tactical advice and allows them to access LINK VRAINS itself . These AI programs also seem to forbid the usage of certain words , such as " idiot " . They can project small screens that bear information on certain cards or their actual positions on the field , and they can project a Duelist ' s entire deck if necessary for searching out specific cards .