Report: International Tournament “Shadowverse WGP 2025 Grand Finals” With a $642,000 Grand Prize! yuuri From DFM Wins

On Sunday, December 28, 2025, the Shadowverse World Grand Prix 2025 Grand Finals (hereinafter referred to as the Shadowverse WGP 2025 Grand Finals) was held at Pacifico Yokohama.
This tournament drew significant attention as the first international competition for Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond (hereinafter referred to as Shadowverse WB), the popular next-generation smartphone card game developed and operated by Cygames.
We bring you a report of the event along with photos from the venue.

Shadowverse WGP 2025 Grand Finals Report

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The eight players who advanced to the Shadowverse WGP 2025 Grand Finals are as follows:

• crowd (@crowd_sv): Swordcraft, Runecraft, Dragoncraft
• elgenubi (@dragonboy_1020): Forestcraft, Swordcraft, Runecraft
• yuuri from DFM (@yuuri8540): Swordcraft, Runecraft, Dragoncraft
• Yuto Fujiwara: Forestcraft, Swordcraft, Runecraft
• shincha from TK (@aketateshincha): Swordcraft, Runecraft, Havencraft
• Mishadow51: Swordcraft, Runecraft, Havencraft
• ReRoll from DNF (@Rain02112738051): Runecraft, Havencraft, Portalcraft
• agunomu from YFM (@agunomomoclo): Swordcraft, Runecraft, Abysscraft

Some players belong to professional teams, while others are individuals who rose to this level through their own skill. Everyone competed under the same conditions, aiming for the glory of victory and the prize of 100 million yen (approx. 642,000 USD).

Furthermore, the decks used by each player can be checked on the Shadowverse WGP Special Website.

Semifinal Match 1: yuuri vs. crowd

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In a matchup between Dragoncraft users, these two were the only ones among the top eight who brought Dragoncraft decks.

Game 1: yuuri (Earth Rite Runecraft) vs. crowd (Earth Rite Runecraft)

The first game was a mirror match where both players chose Earth Rite Runecraft.
While crowd ended up with a heavy hand early on, including two copies of Lilanthim, Anathema of Edacity and two copies of Sandalphon, Primarch Successor, he steadily accumulated Earth Sigil stacks.
On the other hand, yuuri reduced crowd's health while evolving Norman, Adamant Alchemist, and brought his health down to 2 with the Super Skybound Art and Super Evolution of Sandalphon, Primarch Successor.
On the receiving end, crowd aimed for a comeback from a board of two Lilanthim, Anathema of Edacity units but fell one step short, and yuuri achieved lethal with Ars Magna and the blow damage from Super Evolution.

Game 2: yuuri (Evolve Dragoncraft) vs. crowd (Storm Dragoncraft)

In the second game, while the deck choice was also in the spotlight, crowd succeeded in pitting Storm Dragoncraft against yuuri's Evolve Dragoncraft.
Although it is generally considered a favorable matchup for Storm Dragoncraft, the situation continued where both players could not boost their Play Points.
crowd dealt with the powerful board created by yuuri using Meg, Girl Next Door, but a lack of resources became apparent against the continuous board developments.
crowd finally drew Wilnas, Flame Personified in the late game, but yuuri reached lethal with Sandalphon, Primarch Successor.
yuuri reached match point for advancing to the finals.

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Game 3: yuuri (Loot Swordcraft) vs. crowd (Earth Rite Runecraft)

For the third game, crowd chose Earth Rite Runecraft against yuuri's Loot Swordcraft.
Against crowd, who steadily accumulated Earth Sigil stacks from the start, a situation continued where yuuri could not quite draw Sinciro, Heir to Usurpation.
In that opening, crowd built a powerful board using Norman, Adamant Alchemist, but yuuri, who drew Sinciro, Heir to Usurpation on the very next turn, managed to avoid disaster.
Although the momentum shifted toward yuuri all at once, crowd's Sandalphon, Primarch Successor pulled the momentum back again for lethal.
crowd, with his back against the wall, took one game back.

Game 4: yuuri (Loot Swordcraft) vs. crowd (Storm Dragoncraft)

In the fourth game, yuuri continued with Loot Swordcraft, and crowd chose Storm Dragoncraft.
Against yuuri, who pressured his health from the early stages with Flashstep Quickblader, crowd faced a continuing situation where he could not boost Play Points.
yuuri, riding that momentum, decided the lethal with the Storm damage from Odin and secured his advancement to the finals.

Post-Match Interview

― What were you thinking about while fighting?

― The third game was a seesaw match where it was unclear which way it would turn.

― You are one win away from world domination. Please give us a word.

Semifinal Match 2: agunomu vs. Mishadow51

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Mishadow51 adopted Crest Havencraft.
In contrast, agunomu adopted Abysscraft, being the only one among the top eight to do so.

Game 1: agunomu (Earth Rite Runecraft) vs. Mishadow51 (Earth Rite Runecraft)

The first game was an Earth Rite Runecraft mirror.
It was a development where both players piled up Earth Sigil stacks at a decent pace.
Against agunomu, who proceeded with powerful board development using Norman, Adamant Alchemist, Mishadow51 gave top priority to conserving evolution points.
On the turn after agunomu played Lilanthim, Anathema of Edacity, it became a flashy development as Mishadow51 also played Raio, Elimination Manifest.
Mishadow51 further replenished resources with the massive draw from Norman, Adamant Alchemist, and pushed through with that momentum to take the first win.

Game 2: agunomu (Earth Rite Runecraft) vs. Mishadow51 (Loot Swordcraft)

In the second game, agunomu continued with Earth Rite Runecraft, and in response, Mishadow51 chose Loot Swordcraft.
While agunomu struggled with Earth Sigil stacks, Mishadow51 shaved off health with Flashstep Quickblader and Zeta & Bea, Crimson and Blue.
Mishadow51 won by showing a brilliant lethal on the 7th turn via the Super Evolution of Kagemitsu, Enduring Warrior and damage from Gilded Shortsword and Remnant of Hollowness.

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Game 3: agunomu (Earth Rite Runecraft) vs. Mishadow51 (Crest Havencraft)

agunomu continued with Earth Rite Runecraft for the third game as well, and Mishadow51 went with his final deck, Crest Havencraft.
When Mishadow51 top-decked Marwynn, Despair Manifest on turn 4, the venue stirred, and agunomu was forced into further struggle.
While a painful flow continued, where he kept taking damage from the Crest of Marwynn, Despair Manifest, agunomu succeeded in playing his second copy of Raio, Elimination Manifest.
Against agunomu, who regained momentum by developing a board of followers with reduced costs, Mishadow51 succeeded in a cheat-play heal with Maddening Benison, but agunomu showed an OTK lethal that could be called the pride of a pro through the Super Evolution of Lilanthim, Anathema of Edacity and the Super Skybound Art of Sandalphon, Primarch Successor.

Game 4: agunomu (Mode Abysscraft) vs. Mishadow51 (Crest Havencraft)

The fourth game was agunomu's Mode Abysscraft against Mishadow51's Crest Havencraft.
An exchange of board development and responses continued, but agunomu could not quite draw the key card, Sham-Nacha, Heir to Entwining.
While the stalemate continued, cheers rose from the venue when he drew Sham-Nacha, Heir to Entwining on turn 9.
Developing the powerful board of Mode Abysscraft, agunomu won the long battle that lasted 15 turns.

Game 5: agunomu (Loot Swordcraft) vs. Mishadow51 (Crest Havencraft)

The final game of the BO5 was agunomu's Loot Swordcraft against Mishadow51's Crest Havencraft.
Both players showed what could be called ideal draws, while a very rapid game development continued.
Mishadow51 succeeded in gathering five types of Crests by turn 8 and also succeeded in stalling with Torrent of Despair.
Furthermore, cheers rose from the venue as he succeeded in drawing his single copy of Maddening Benison via Tablet of Tribulations, and Mishadow51 showed a leaning-back reaction.
agunomu showed his pride as a professional, but despite his final efforts, Mishadow51 reached lethal with Sweetness of Voracity and Shining Disenchantment.
He brilliantly decided on his advancement to the finals.

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― Please tell us your honest feelings right now.

― You are one win away from world domination. Please give us your enthusiasm.

Finals: Mishadow51 vs. yuuri

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What lies beyond the long battle is the glory of victory and the 100 million yen prize.
Against Mishadow51, the winner of the Shadowverse NetEase Championship 2025, stood yuuri, the winner of the Shadowverse Extra Championship 2025 Aichi Tournament.
Win or lose, this was the final battle.

Game 1: Mishadow51 (Earth Rite Runecraft) vs. yuuri (Earth Rite Runecraft)

This was a battle where both had likely played an extraordinary number of matches in both practice and tournaments.
First, it started from an Earth Rite Runecraft mirror for both players.
In the very early stages, both were able to accumulate Earth Sigil stacks, but Mishadow51's Mireille & Risette, Penitent Duo continued for two consecutive turns to rack up evolution counts.
In response, yuuri, going second, succeeded in drawing Lilanthim, Anathema of Edacity with the Super Evolution of Penelope, Potions Prodigy on turn 6, showing a development where neither side would give an inch.
Against the Lilanthim, Anathema of Edacity developed with Bonus Play Points on the 7th turn going second, Mishadow51 desperately tried to chip away the Earth Sigil stacks, but through Super Evolution and Sandalphon, Primarch Successor, yuuri took the first win.

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Game 2: Mishadow51 (Earth Rite Runecraft) vs. yuuri (Evolve Dragoncraft)

Mishadow51 went with a wide development such as Melvie, Adoring Witch, Penelope, Potions Prodigy, and Edelweiss, Sagelight Ward.
In response, yuuri started with Dragonsign from Bonus Play Points and dealt with the threats using Gilnelise, Voracity Manifest.
Continuing on turn 7, he formed a board where the Super Evolution Olivia, Heroic Dark Angel sat behind two Wards, but Mishadow51 cleared everything with Enchanting Perfumer, Alchemic Flare, and Ars Magna.
Even in a development where Raio, Elimination Manifest loomed on the next turn, yuuri did not break his aggressive stance, aiming for a cost increase with Whitefrost Whisper, and Mishadow51 even offered applause at the astounding board formation with Wise Guardian Dragon and Liu Feng, Goldennote Ward.
Involving Sandalphon, Primarch Successor, he secured his second win.

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Game 3: Mishadow51 (Loot Swordcraft) vs. yuuri (Loot Swordcraft)

Against yuuri's remaining Loot Swordcraft, Mishadow51 responded with Loot Swordcraft in a very heated development.
As typical of a mirror match, yuuri, who gathered a good hand, entered the mid-game with a slight lead.
Mishadow51 did not relax his pressure by constantly developing two units, but yuuri surely took health with the Sinciro, Heir to Usurpation he had been saving.
In the endgame, while actions anticipating Albert, Levin Stormsaber would be necessary for both, it was a scene where countless options existed for using the conserved Super Evolution.
Although yuuri had not drawn Albert, Levin Stormsaber, he shaved off more health with Zeta & Bea, Crimson and Blue, Remnant of Hollowness, and Flashstep Quickblader.
Because Mishadow51 had used up his Super Evolutions in the previous turn's clearing, he was one point short since he could only shave off 10 points with Albert, Levin Stormsaber and Remnant of Hollowness.
To yuuri, immediately after, came the draw that could be called the final blessing, Albert, Levin Stormsaber, leading to lethal.
The one who brilliantly became the first Shadowverse WB world champion was yuuri.

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(NOTE: The following blockquotes are translated from Japanese.)

― You have become the best in the world. Please tell us your current feelings.

― Especially in the final match, it was a way of fighting as if you were in the zone.

― Even after becoming the best in the world, there are points for reflection.

― I think there were some difficult moments, but what was your support?

― What is the existence of the DFM team members to you?

― You rushed from the fastest Master Rank in Shadowverse WB to the world champion.

― What is Shadowverse to you?