Common misconception #5: Yu-Gi-Oh is a kid's game or is meant for kids only
Although it is true that the TV show/anime is marketed in the English speaking countries as a kid's show, with products like Collector's Tins aimed as gifts for kids, the card game is definitely not for kids. A regular kid's head might explode with rulings and card effects. A regular kid might not be even aware that he is doing misplays left and right. It takes true skill and experience to really master the game. With card prices as high as $100 for a single card, I doubt a kid's pocket money is sufficient for making competitive decks(unless maybe he/she is the son/daughter of a rich person).
Common misconception #4: People got into the card game because of the TV show/anime
A huge chunk of the professional player population started the game first and did not even watch the TV show at all. Watching the TV show is definitely not required to play the card game although the show helps identify future cards that would be printed in the game.
Common misconception #3: The TV show/anime's cards are the same as the ones in the TCG/OCG
Although there are similarities, some cards are made as they were shown in the TV show/anime, Konami changes and modify some of their effects for them to be playable. Some cards do not even make it to the card game because of their outrageous effects(either too good or too bad). It is also good to note that most of the time, the lead character's(Yugi, Judai, Yusei) cards are not as strong and used in the real card game.
Common misconception #2: Life Points is the main concern with deciding who has the upper hand in the game
This is not true, as Life Points are heavily stressed in the TV show/anime of great importance, it is the other way around in the card game. Although keeping a certain amount would be useful and advantageous, it does not always equate to higher Life Point means upper hand in the game. OTKs(one turn kill) are there to finish out that full 8000 in a single turn.
Common misconception #1: It takes zero skills to play the card game so why bother
Although this might be partially true back on the days when bigger monsters are what mattered, this is not the case after the lists were implemented. It takes heavy skills to perfect decks. It takes keen analysis to truly understand how the card works in a deck. It takes practice to perfect dictating paces for duels. It takes patience to complete and perfect various deck builds. It takes hard work to play test decks. Most importantly, it takes great sportsmanship to accept defeats in duels.
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