Yu-Gi-Oh! fans just got a major surprise: actor and producer Dylan Sprouse has been unmasked as Baron Bloodthorne, the latest celebrity Shadow Duelist in KONAMI’s Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL tournament series.
Sprouse appeared in-character wearing a striking blood-red mask, teasing his identity through cryptic social media messages throughout the tournament. His reveal came during the final broadcast of the third Shadow Duelist tournament, where he faced off against this season’s top Duelist in a high-stakes battle. The tournament winner received Baron Bloodthorne’s custom mask signed by Sprouse, solidifying their victory in Yu-Gi-Oh! lore.
Sprouse now joins a growing legacy of celebrity Shadow Duelists, which has included renowned songwriters and pro athletes.
ACTOR DYLAN SPROUSE UNMASKED AS THE LATEST SHADOW DUELIST IN YU-GI-OH! MASTER DUEL TOURNAMENT
Known worldwide for starring roles in classic films and hit TV shows, Sprouse joins the Shadow Duelists as Baron Bloodthorne
LOS ANGELES – June 25, 2025 – Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. (KONAMI) is excited to announce today Dylan Sprouse, actor and producer, as the Shadow Duelist alias Baron Bloodthorne in the latest installment of the Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL Shadow Duelist tournament. The award-winning actor was revealed as the celebrity guest on the final day of the third Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL Shadow Duelist tournament.
Sprouse donned the persona of Baron Bloodthorne, a maniacal villain sporting a blood-red mask, and teased fans about his identity via cryptic messages on Yu-Gi-Oh!’s social media. Duelists faced off in fierce battles during the first round of the Shadow Duelist tournament on March 8, culminating in the broadcast of the match between the tournament winner and Sprouse earlier today.
The champion Duelist was gifted Baron Bloodthorne’s unique mask adorned with Sprouse’s autograph. Sprouse, an avid fan of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Game, joined our tournament hosts to talk about his passion for Yu-Gi-Oh!.
“I first played, like many of us, when I was in elementary school, my brother and I collected and would battle each other on our Duel Disks,” said Sprouse. “I got into the card game and the show at the same time as a young pup, viciously collecting and trading.”
Sprouse now joins the halls of Shadow Duelists alongside talented songwriters and athletes from previous Duels with the community.
Stay tuned to the official Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL social media channels for information on future events and updates.
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