Order of a Turn:

• Draw Phase
• Standby Phase
• Main Phase 1
• Battle Phase
  • Start Step
  • Battle Step
  • Damage Step
  • End Step
• Main Phase 2
• End Phase

The Battle Phase is the Phase in which Battles are conducted. A Battle Phase can be conducted every turn except the first turn of the Duel, after the Turn Player's Main Phase 1. It is split into four main areas:

• Start Step
• Battle Step
• Damage Step (includes Damage calculation)
• End Step

For a breakdown of what occurs in the Battle Phase see "Breakdown of the Battle Phase".

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