When it is someone's turn, he/she goes through the phases of their turn, until after the End Phase, when it is their opponent's turn (Some turns or phases can be skipped though, by the use of certain card effects, such as "Earthbound Immortal Chacu Challhua").

A turn goes as follows:

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