Generally, if you value rarity and exclusivity for your collection, Japanese cards offer a lot: they often have intricate artwork variations and limited promos not available elsewhere
Friday at 6:00 PM Glendale Back Alley Bowling - Glendale Idol Jam SP at Anime Impulse OC Sat, Aug 22, 10:30 AM + 1 more Anaheim Anaheim Convention Center Idol Jam SP at Anime Impulse OC Sat, Aug 22, 10:30 AM + 1 more Anaheim Anaheim Convention Center Kimochii Con 2026 Fri, Oct 2, 12:00 PM + 2 more South El Monte Ramada by Wyndham South El Monte Kimochii Con 2026 Fri, Oct 2, 12:00 PM + 2 more South El Monte Ramada by Wyndham South El Monte Riftbound Regional Qualifier: Los Angeles Fri, Sep 25, 12:00 PM Los Angeles Los Angeles Convention Center Riftbound Regional Qualifier: Los Angeles Fri, Sep 25, 12:00 PM Los Angeles Los Angeles Convention Center Matcha Making Workshop: The Kachi Method Sat, Aug 1, 10:00 AM + 3 more Inglewood 235 S La Brea Ave Matcha Making Workshop: The Kachi Method Sat, Aug 1, 10:00 AM + 3 more Inglewood 235 S La Brea Ave Valley Coin Show | Gold, Rare Coins, World Currency | FREE Appraisals Sat, Aug 15, 10:00 AM + 1 more Los Angeles Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Sherman Oaks Valley Coin Show | Gold, Rare Coins, World Currency | FREE Appraisals Sat, Aug 15, 10:00 AM + 1 more Los Angeles Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Sherman Oaks Garden Gossip Plant Bingo Fri, Jul 31, 6:00 PM Long Beach Let's Yolk About It Garden Gossip Plant Bingo Fri, Jul 31, 6:00 PM Long Beach Let's Yolk About It Beat Battle Day - LA Beatmakers Sat, Aug 1, 9:00 AM + 2 more Los Angeles Temple Grounds Beat Battle Day - LA Beatmakers Sat, Aug 1, 9:00 AM + 2 more Los Angeles Temple Grounds
"Masked HERO" monsters can be used as Fusion Material to Fusion Summon "Contrast HERO Chaos" from the "Elemental HERO" archetype, which has a useful Quick Effect to negate a card's effects
It hasn't really set in yet, but I think it'll set in when I get to see my friends when I'm done with all the post tournament stuff
