Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Duel Academy - Game Boy Advance

Yu-Gi-Oh! GX: Duel Academy for Game Boy Advance lets you step into the shoes of a new student at the prestigious Duel Academy, the setting of the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX anime series. As a rising duelist, you'll train, take exams, build your deck, and battle against familiar characters like Jaden Yuki, Chazz Princeton, Alexis Rhodes, and other fan favorites. This title blends collectible card game mechanics with life simulation elements, offering a unique twist on the traditional Yu-Gi-Oh! formula.

Your goal is to rise through the ranks from Slifer Red to Obelisk Blue by dueling fellow students, impressing instructors, and mastering your deck strategies. The game features over 1,200 cards from the early GX era, including Elemental HEROES, Armed Dragons, and other archetypes that define the generation. Winning duels and performing well on written exams and practical tests earns you higher scores and unlocks more advanced opponents and rare cards.

Unlike the more linear gameplay of earlier Yu-Gi-Oh! GBA titles, Duel Academy introduces a more open-ended structure. You choose how to spend your days: attending class, exploring campus, tweaking your deck, or challenging classmates to duels. The game also simulates an academic calendar with scheduled exams and events, adding a layer of planning and strategy beyond the card battles themselves.

Whether you're a fan of the anime or a competitive card battler, Yu-Gi-Oh! GX: Duel Academy delivers a faithful, engaging experience with deep deck-building, strategic dueling, and plenty of nostalgia. It’s often referred to by fans as Yu-Gi-Oh GX GBA or GX Duel Academy GBA, and remains one of the most beloved portable entries in the franchise.