3-Shot Duel

A 3-Shot Duel is a type of Duel on Yu-Gi-Oh! EX. The rules are the same as any regular duel with only 2 major differences: each player's opening hand is only 2 instead of 5, and each player always begin with 4000 Life Points. The duels are named 3-Shots because each card is a "shot", and because duels usually last 3-7 turns (shots).

These types of duels are preferred by duelists that normally play with 4000 Life Points, as a means of deterring advantage gaining cards, as well burn decks. In addition, in a 3-Shot Duel, each card counts, and misplays can be severely penalized. Furthermore, decks that rely on multiple cards (3 or more) or the advantage of a larger opening hand are further penalized, making FTK strategies such as Exodia nearly impossible.