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Duelist Kingdom
Duelist Kingdom
Names
English

Duelist Kingdom

Japanese
Japanese
決闘者の王国 (デュエリストキングダム)
Base
  • 決闘者の王国
Furigana
デュエリストキングダム
Romaji
  • Dyuerisuto Kingudamu
Arc
Medium

Anime

Series

Yu-Gi-Oh!

First episode

1: "The Heart of the Cards"

Last episode

40: "Aftermath"

Chronology
Next

Domino City Battles

Story 1: Duelist Kingdom (Story (ストーリー) 決闘者の王国 (デュエリストキングダム) Sutōrī Ichi: Dyuerisuto Kingudamu) is the first arc of the Yu-Gi-Oh! anime.

Yugi Muto is forced to take part in Maximillion Pegasus' Duelist Kingdom tournament in order to free the soul of his grandfather, after Pegasus' strips it from his body. His friend Joey Wheeler takes part too as he needs the prize money to pay for his sister's eye operation.

Appearances[]

Characters[]

Cards[]

Monster[]

Normal

Effect

Ritual

Fusion

Magic[]

Trap[]

Non-physical[]

Non-game[]

Duels[]

Winners are in bold.

Game Players Penalty Game
Duel Yugi Muto Joey Wheeler
Duel Yami Yugi Seto Kaiba Mind Crush
Duel Téa Gardner Joey Wheeler
Duel Rex Raptor Weevil Underwood
Duel Maximillion J. Pegasus Yami Yugi SOUL TV
Duel Weevil Underwood Yami Yugi
Duel Generic Duelist Mai Valentine
Duel Mai Valentine Joey Wheeler
Duel Mako Tsunami Yami Yugi
Duel Mokuba Kaiba Yami Yugi
Duel Yami Yugi Ghost Kaiba Mind Crush
Duel Generic Duelist Mai Valentine
Duel Rex Raptor Joey Wheeler
Duel Yami Yugi Yami Bakura
Duel PaniK Mai Valentine
Duel PaniK Yami Yugi Mind Crush
Duel Seto Kaiba Joey Wheeler
Duel Bandit Keith
  • Maximillion Pegasus
  • Sam
Duel Bonz Joey Wheeler
Duel Paradox Brothers
  • Yami Yugi
  • Joey Wheeler
Labyrinth Coin Yami Yugi Paradox Brothers
Duel Seto Kaiba Yami Yugi
Duel Mai Valentine Téa Gardner
Duel Seto Kaiba Maximillion Pegasus Mind Card
Duel Yami Yugi Mai Valentine
Duel Bandit Keith Joey Wheeler
Duel Yami Yugi Joey Wheeler
Duel Yami Yugi Maximillion Pegasus
Shadow Game Yami Bakura Maximillion Pegasus

Story[]

Prior to the tournament[]

The anime begins with Seto Kaiba kidnapping Yugi's grandfather and defeating him in a Duel order to acquire his rare four-of-a-kind card, "Blue-Eyes White Dragon". On doing so he tears up the card so it can't be used against him. Yugi then Duels Kaiba to get revenge. Not entirely conscious of the transformation, he switches to Yami Yugi for the Duel. Yugi learns that Kaiba possess the other three "Blue-Eyes White Dragon" cards as he Summons them. Yami starts to doubt he can win, but thinking of how his friends are supporting him in spirit, he manages to Summon the "Exodia", an instant win card combination. Yami then inflicts the Mind Crush Penalty Game on Kaiba, dispelling his evil side.[1]

Joey takes up learning Duel Monsters, but proves a weak player after losing to Téa and Yugi at school. Yugi agrees to help him improve and they start by watching the Japanese regional Duel Monsters tournament final at Yugi's house. The tournament ended with Weevil Underwood defeating Rex Raptor. As Weevil was congratulated by the creator of Duel Monsters, Maximillion Pegasus, he received an invitation to an upcoming tournament.[2]

After watching the finals, Yugi opened a package he received, containing a gauntlet, 2 Star Chips and a videotape. The tape contained a recording of Pegasus, who invited Yugi to Duel on the spot. Yugi switched to Yami Yugi, upon realizing that this was a Shadow Game. Pegasus won the Duel due to an imposed time limit and took the soul of Yugi's grandpa as Yugi's penalty.[2] In order to get the soul of his grandpa back he accepts Pegasus' invitation to Duelist Kingdom and his friend(s) join him.

Trivia[]

With the exception of Pegasus beating Kaiba, as well as PaniK beating Mai, every time that there was a victor in a seen Duel, whoever was on the blue side of the arena was the victor.

Episodes[]

Screenshot Number Names Japanese air date English air date
DMx001 Triple Blue-Eyes Episode 1 Japanese 戦慄のブルーアイズ・ホワイト・ドラゴン
(Senritsu no Burū Aizu Howaito Doragon)
18 April 2000 29 September 2001
Translated
Japanese
The Terrifying Blue-Eyes White Dragon
English The Heart of the Cards
Yugioh002 Episode 2 Japanese 幻想師ノー・フェイスの罠
(Iryūjonisuto Nō Feisu no Wana)
25 April 2000 6 October 2001
Translated
Japanese
The Trap of Illusionist No Face
English The Gauntlet Is Thrown
Yugioh003 Episode 3 Japanese 失われしエクゾディア
(Ushinawareshi Ekuzodia)
5 May 2000 13 October 2001
Translated
Japanese
The Lost Exodia
English Journey to the Duelist Kingdom
Yugioh004 Episode 4 Japanese インセクターコンボ
(Insekutā Konbo)
9 May 2000 20 October 2001
Translated
Japanese
Insector Combo
English Into the Hornet's Nest
Yugioh005 Episode 5 Japanese 究極完全態 グレート・モス
(Kyūkyoku Kanzentai Gurēto Mosu)
16 May 2000 20 October 2001
Translated
Japanese
Ultimate Perfect Form, Great Moth
English The Ultimate Great Moth
Yugioh006 Episode 6 Japanese 華麗なるハーピィ・レディ
(Kareinaru Hāpyi Redi)
23 May 2000 3 November 2001
Translated
Japanese
Beautiful Harpie Lady
English First Duel
Yugioh007 Episode 7 Japanese 海神リバイアサン
(Kaijin Ribaiasan)
30 May 2000 10 November 2001
Translated
Japanese
Sea God Leviathan
English Attack from the Deep
Yugioh008 Episode 8 Japanese 奪われたブルーアイズ・ホワイト・ドラゴン
(Ubawareta Burū Aizu Howaito Doragon)
6 June 2000 17 November 2001
Translated
Japanese
The Stolen Blue-Eyes White Dragon
English Everything's Relative
Yugioh009 Episode 9 Japanese 起死回生! マジカルシルクハット
(Kishikaisei! Majikaru Shiruku Hatto)
13 June 2000 24 November 2001
Translated
Japanese
Back from the Dead! Magical Silk Hat
English Duel With a Ghoul
Yugioh010 Episode 10 Japanese 逆襲のブルーアイズ・ホワイト・ドラゴン
(Gyakushū no Burū Aizu Howaito Doragon)
20 June 2000 1 December 2001
Translated
Japanese
Blue-Eyes White Dragon's Counterattack
English Give Up the Ghost
Yugioh011 Episode 11 Japanese 友情パワー! バーバリアン1号・2号
(Yūjō Pawā! Bābarian Ichigō Nigō)
27 June 2000 15 December 2001
Translated
Japanese
Friendship Power! Barbarian #1 & #2
English The Dueling Monkey
Yugioh012 Episode 12 Japanese 黒き炎! レッドアイズ・ブラックドラゴン
(Kuroki Honō! Reddo Aizu Burakku Doragon)
4 July 2000 19 January 2002
Translated
Japanese
Black Flames! Red-Eyes Black Dragon
English Trial by Red Eyes
Yugioh013 Episode 13 Japanese メタモルポットの罠!炎の剣士危うし
(Metamorupotto no Wana! Honō no Kenshi Ayaushi)
11 July 2000 26 January 2002
Translated
Japanese
Trap of the Metamor Pot! Flame Swordsman in Danger
English Evil Spirit of the Ring
Yugioh014 Episode 14 Japanese 漆黒のデュエル!闇晦ましの城
(Shikkoku no Dyueru! Yamikuramashi no Shiro)
25 July 2000 2 February 2002
Translated
Japanese
Pitch-Black Duel! Castle of Darkening
English The Light at the End of the Tunnel
Yugioh015 Episode 15 Japanese 闇を切り裂け! 光の護封剣
(Yami wo Kirisake! Hikari no Gofūken)
1 August 2000 2 February 2002
Translated
Japanese
Cut through the Darkness! Protective Sealing Swords of Light
English Winning Through Intimidation
Yugioh016 Episode 16 Japanese 激突! ブルーアイズVSレッドアイズ
(Gekitotsu! Burū Aizu Vāsasu Reddo Aizu)
8 August 2000 9 February 2002
Translated
Japanese
Clash! Blue-Eyes VS Red-Eyes
English The Scars of Defeat
Yugioh017 Episode 17 Japanese 恐怖! リビングデッドの呼び声
(Kyōfu! Ribingu Deddo no Yobigoe)
15 August 2000 16 February 2002
Translated
Japanese
Terror! Call of Living Dead
English Arena of Lost Souls, Part 1
Yugioh018 Episode 18 Japanese 逆右手に盾を左手に剣を
(Migite ni Tate wo Hidarite ni Ken wo)
22 August 2000 23 February 2002
Translated
Japanese
Shield in the Right Hand, Sword in the Left Hand
English Arena of Lost Souls, Part 2
Yugioh019 Episode 19 Japanese 迷宮のタッグ・デュエル
(Meikyū no Taggu Dyueru)
29 August 2000 16 March 2002
Translated
Japanese
Tag Duel in the Labyrinth
English Double Trouble Duel, Part 1
Yugioh020 Episode 20 Japanese 三神合体! ゲート・ガーディアン
(Sanshin Gattai! Gēto Gādian)
5 September 2000 23 March 2002
Translated
Japanese
Combination of Three Gods! Gate Guardian
English Double Trouble Duel, Part 2
Yugioh021 Episode 21 Japanese 悪魔竜! ブラック・デーモンズ・ドラゴン
(Akumaryū! Burakku Dēmonzu Doragon)
12 September 2000 30 March 2002
Translated
Japanese
Demon Dragon! Black Demons Dragon
English Double Trouble Duel, Part 3
Yugioh022 Episode 22 Japanese 宿命のデュエル! 遊戯vs海馬
(Shukumei no Dyueru! Yūgi Vāsasu Kaiba)
19 September 2000 6 April 2002
Translated
Japanese
Fated Duel! Yugi vs. Kaiba
English Face Off, Part 1
BlueEyesUltimateDragon-JP-Anime-DM-NC Episode 23 Japanese 最強! 華麗! 究極竜
(Saikyō! Karei! Burū Aizu Arutimetto Doragon)
26 September 2000 13 April 2002
Translated
Japanese
Strongest! Splendid! Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon
English Face Off, Part 2
Yugioh024 Episode 24 Japanese クリボー増殖! 驚愕の結末
(Kuribō Zōshoku! Kyōgaku no Ketsumatsu)
3 October 2000 20 April 2002
Translated
Japanese
Kuribo Multiplication! Astonishing Conclusion
English Face Off, Part 3
Yugioh025 Episode 25 Japanese 涙のデュエル! フレンドシップ
(Namida no Dyueru! Furendoshippu)
10 October 2000 27 April 2002
Translated
Japanese
Duel of Tears! Friendship
English Shining Friendship
Yugioh026 Episode 26 Japanese モクバを救え! 海馬vsペガサス
(Mokuba wo Sukue! Kaiba Vāsasu Pegasasu)
17 October 2000 18 May 2002
Translated
Japanese
Save Mokuba! Kaiba vs. Pegasus
English Champion vs. Creator, Part 1
Yugioh027 Episode 27 Japanese 海馬散る! 無敵のトゥーンワールド
(Kaiba Chiru! Muteki no Tūn Wārudo)
24 October 2000 25 May 2002
Translated
Japanese
Kaiba Falls! The Invincible Toon World
English Champion vs. Creator, Part 2
Yugioh028 Episode 28 Japanese 決戦前夜! ペガサスの秘密
(Kessen Zenya! Pegasasu no Himitsu)
31 October 2000 17 August 2002
Translated
Japanese
The Night Before the Finals! Pegasus's Secret
English The Night Before
Yugioh029 Episode 29 Japanese 絶体絶命! 誘惑のシャドウ
(Zettai Zetsumei! Yūwaku no Shadō)
7 November 2000 24 August 2002
Translated
Japanese
Desperate Situation! Shadow of Seduction
English Duel Identity, Part 1
Yugioh030 Episode 30 Japanese 伝説の最強戦士 カオス・ソルジャー降臨
(Densetsu no Saikyō Senshi Kaosu Sorujā Kōrin)
14 November 2000 31 August 2002
Translated
Japanese
The Strongest Legendary Warrior - Chaos Soldier Descends
English Duel Identity, Part 2
Yugioh031 Episode 31 Japanese 凶悪 重機械デッキ
(Kyōaku Hebi Metaru Dekki)
21 November 2000 7 September 2002
Translated
Japanese
Brutal - Heavy Metal Deck
English Keith's Machinations, Part 1
Yugioh032 Episode 32 Japanese 時を超えろ! レッドアイズ・ブラックメタルドラゴン
(Toki wo Koero! Reddo Aizu Burakku Metaru Doragon)
28 November 2000 7 September 2002
Translated
Japanese
Surpass Time! Red-Eyes Black Metal Dragon
English Keith's Machinations, Part 2
Yugioh033 Episode 33 Japanese 友情の決勝戦 遊戯vs城之内 (前編)
(Yūjō no Kesshōsen Yūgi Vāsasu Jōnōchi (Zenpen))
5 December 2000 14 September 2002
Translated
Japanese
Final Match of Friendship - Yugi vs. Jounouchi (First Part)
English Best of Friends, Best of Duelists, Part 1
Yugioh034 Episode 34 Japanese 友情の決勝戦 遊戯vs城之内 (後編)
(Yūjō no Kesshōsen Yūgi Vāsasu Jōnōchi (Kōhen))
12 December 2000 14 September 2002
Translated
Japanese
Final Match of Friendship - Yugi vs. Jounouchi (Second Part)
English Best of Friends, Best of Duelists, Part 2
Yugioh035 Episode 35 Japanese 最終決闘! 遊戯vsペガサス
(Fainaru Dyueru! Yūgi Vāsasu Pegasasu)
19 December 2000 21 September 2002
Translated
Japanese
Final Duel! Yugi vs. Pegasus
English Yugi vs. Pegasus: Match of the Millennium, Part 1
Yugioh036 Episode 36 Japanese 攻略不能!? 無敵のトゥーン軍団
(Kōryaku Funō!? Muteki no Tūn Gundan)
26 December 2000 21 September 2002
Translated
Japanese
Attacks Useless!? The Invincible Toon Army
English Yugi vs. Pegasus: Match of the Millennium, Part 2
Yugioh037 Episode 37 Japanese 反撃開始! マインドシャッフル
(Hangeki Kaishi! Maindo Shaffuru)
9 January 2001 28 September 2002
Translated
Japanese
Counterattack Begins! Mind Shuffle
English Yugi vs. Pegasus: Match of the Millennium, Part 3
Yugioh038 Episode 38 Japanese 邪眼発動 サクリファイス
(Jagan Hatsudō Sakurifaisu)
16 January 2001 28 September 2002
Translated
Japanese
The Wicked Eye Activates - Sacrifice
English Yugi vs. Pegasus: Match of the Millennium, Part 4
Yugioh039 Episode 39 Japanese 光と闇の融合 ブラックカオス降臨
(Hikari to Yami no Yūgō Burakku Kaosu Kōrin)
23 January 2001 5 October 2002
Translated
Japanese
Fusion of Light and Darkness - Black Chaos Descends
English Yugi vs. Pegasus: Match of the Millennium, Part 5
Yugioh040 Episode 40 Japanese キング・オブ・デュエリスト
(Kingu obu Dyueristo)
30 January 2001 5 October 2002
Translated
Japanese
King of Duelists
English Aftermath

Featured Duels[]

Duel # Episode(s) Duelist #1 vs Duelist #2 Winner LP #1 LP #2 Turns
1 001 Yugi Muto vs. Joey Wheeler Yugi Muto N/A 0 N/A
2 001 Seto Kaiba vs. Yami Yugi Yami Yugi 0 400 (Ex.) 17
3 002 Téa Gardner vs. Joey Wheeler Téa Gardner N/A 0 N/A
4 002 Rex Raptor vs. Weevil Underwood Weevil Underwood 0 N/A N/A
5 002 Maximillion Pegasus vs. Yami Yugi Maximillion Pegasus 1200 (Won by Time) 400 17
6 004-005 Weevil Underwood vs. Yami Yugi Yami Yugi 0 50 28
7 006 Joey Wheeler vs. Mai Valentine Joey Wheeler 1020 0 9
8 007 Mako Tsunami vs. Yami Yugi Yami Yugi 0 1480 12
9 008 Mokuba Kaiba vs. Yami Yugi Interrupted 1100 2000 3
10 009-010 Ghost Kaiba vs. Yami Yugi Yami Yugi 0 500 18
11 011 Mai Valentine vs. Unknown Duelist Mai Valentine N/A 0 N/A
12 011-012 Joey Wheeler vs. Rex Raptor Joey Wheeler 235 0 21
13 013 Yami Yugi vs. Yami Bakura Yami Yugi 500 0 13
14 014 Mai Valentine vs. PaniK PaniK 0 N/A N/A
15 014-015 PaniK vs. Yami Yugi Yami Yugi 0 300 17
16 016 (flashback) Maximillion Pegasus/Sam vs. Bandit Keith Sam N/A 0 N/A
17 016 Seto Kaiba vs. Joey Wheeler Seto Kaiba 1600 0 19
18 017-018 Bonz vs. Joey Wheeler Joey Wheeler 0 150 24
19 019-021 Para
+ Dox
vs. Yami Yugi
+ Joey Wheeler
Yami Yugi
+ Joey Wheeler
0-0 400-650 34
20 022-024 Seto Kaiba vs. Yami Yugi Seto Kaiba 400 0 29
21 025 Téa Gardner vs. Mai Valentine Téa Gardner 1100 1600 (Su.) 10
22 026-027 Maximillion Pegasus vs. Seto Kaiba Maximillion Pegasus 1200 1000 (De.) 19
23 029-030 Mai Valentine vs. Yami Yugi Yami Yugi 750 (Su.) 300 23
24 031-032 Bandit Keith vs. Joey Wheeler Joey Wheeler 0 (Di.) 450 26
25 033-034 Yami Yugi vs. Joey Wheeler Yami Yugi 550 0 19
26 035-039 Yami Yugi vs. Maximillion Pegasus Yami Yugi 100 0 37

References[]

  1. Yu-Gi-Oh! episode 1: "The Heart of the Cards"
  2. 2.0 2.1 Yu-Gi-Oh! episode 2: "The Gauntlet Is Thrown"
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