Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters

10 Best Episodes of Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters - Season 1

Bullies often target someone frail and weak—someone exactly like Yûgi Muto. He treasures his Millennium Puzzle, an ancient Egyptian artifact that was brought into his grandfather's game shop. Believing that solving the puzzle will grant him his wish, he completes the puzzle, unleashing a new personality within him, the soul of the "King of Games." The new personality named Yami Yûgi is the exact opposite of Yûgi. Upon any injustice toward him, Yami Yûgi takes over Yûgi's body and forces the opponent into a "Shadow Game".

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 02, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

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Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters - S1E45

#15 - Legendary Heroes (Part 3 of 3) (Season 1 - Episode 45)

Yugi and friends rescue Kaiba, but they are still stuck in the game. The only exit is past a fearsome dragon. Can Yugi and Kaiba, two former opponents, work together and face the biggest enemy of their lives.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 43 votes.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters - S1E10

#14 - Give Up The Ghost (Part 3 of 3) (Season 1 - Episode 10)

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Yugi manages to defeat the first Blue Eyes White Dragon, but there are two more waiting in the wings. As the duel rages on the real Seto Kaiba races to save Yugi from defeat at the hands of his own deck.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 68 votes.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters - S1E33

#13 - Best of Friends, Best of Duelists (Part 1 of 2) (Season 1 - Episode 33)

With his pride in his strength as a duelist on the line, Joey challenges Yugi for the right to face Pegasus. In this battle between friends, a fierce match ensues between the two people who know each other's strategies and cards better than anyone.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 51 votes.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters - S1E21

#12 - Double Trouble Duel (Part 3 of 3) (Season 1 - Episode 21)

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Yugi and Joey each unleash their strongest monster, the Summoned Skull and the Red Eyes Black Dragon, but their strength pales in comparison to the tremendous power of the Gate Guardian. Nevertheless, Yugi and Joey battle on, knowing that even if they defeat the brothers they must still solve the riddle of the doors or remain underground forever.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 55 votes.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters - S1E14

#11 - The Light at the End of the Tunnel (Part 1 of 2) (Season 1 - Episode 14)

Mai has fallen victim to Panik, a duelist hired as an eliminator by Pegasus, and lost all her star chips. Yugi vows to defeat him and win them back. Panik, confident that Yugi will fall before his fear inducing deck accepts.

The episode was rated 7.86 from 59 votes.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters - S1E40

#10 - Aftermath (Season 1 - Episode 40)

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The Pegasus saga comes to an end, but a new journey is about to begin. Yugi meets a mysterious Egyptian named Shadi who enters Yugi's mind with the Millennium Key. What are these Millennium Items, and do they hold the answer to the mystery behind the Shadow Games.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 50 votes.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters - S1E37

#9 - Yugi versus Pegasus: Match Of The Millennium (Part 3 of 5) (Season 1 - Episode 37)

Yugi has found a way to counter Pegasus's mind-reading ability. by switching back and forth between himself and the spirit of the puzzle he is able to destroy Pegasus's Toon World. But, far from being over the next level of the deadly Shadow Game has only just begun.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 50 votes.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters - S1E1

#8 - The Heart of the Cards (Season 1 - Episode 1)

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When Seto Kaiba forces Yugi Moto's grandfather to duel him, crushing him and taking his most valued card, the Blue-Eyes White Dragon, as a prize, Yugi Moto and his friends Joey Wheeler, Tea Gardner and Tristan Taylor step in and a duel between Yugi and Kaiba begins. But while Kaiba's monsters prove too powerful for Yugi's deck, smashing through his defences, there may still be hope for Yugi if he can put his trust in the Heart of the Cards and claim victory from the jaws of defeat.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 134 votes.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters - S1E32

#7 - Keith's Machinations (Part 2 of 2) (Season 1 - Episode 32)

Bandit Keith's Machine deck forces Joey to take the defensive, but, Joey turns the tables on Keith by using his own strategy and his Red Eyes Black Dragon against him. Is victory assured, or does the cheating Bandit Keith literally have one last card up his sleeve.

The episode was rated 7.89 from 44 votes.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters - S1E24

#6 - Face Off (Part 3 of 3) (Season 1 - Episode 24)

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Yugi begins spinning a strategy to put the Blue Eyes Ultimate Dragon to rest, but he must decide whether to claim victory or spare Kaiba's life. Yugi's heart is split in two, but will the spirit of the puzzle choose compassion, or victory at any cost ?.

The episode was rated 7.91 from 54 votes.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters - S1E27

#5 - Champion versus Creator (Part 2 of 2) (Season 1 - Episode 27)

As Kaiba continues his duel with Pegasus, Yugi tells the others about the power of Pegasus's Millennium Eye. Joey seems to think that if the Millennium Eye really had such powers there would be no way for Kaiba to win. Yugi disagrees with this, reminding Joey that Kaiba is the champion of the game - but champion or not is Joey right and will this spell the end for Seto Kaiba ?.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 50 votes.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters - S1E30

#4 - Duel Identity (Part 2 of 2) (Season 1 - Episode 30)

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As the first playoff duel rages, Yugi seems helpless against the power of Mai's Harpy Combo Team. Yugi still won't accept help from the spirit of the puzzle either. But, after some reassurance from his friends, Yugi decides to trust the spirit of the puzzle and together they must think of a plan to defeat Mai.

The episode was rated 7.96 from 50 votes.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters - S1E38

#3 - Yugi versus Pegasus: Match Of The Millennium (Part 4 of 5) (Season 1 - Episode 38)

Yugi crumples in exhaustion under the crippling power of the Shadow Game. His friends yell desperate encouragement, but their voices cannot penetrate the sphere of darkness. Yugi's chance's of victory are ebbing away, as is his life.

The episode was rated 8.11 from 46 votes.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters - S1E34

#2 - Best of Friends, Best of Duelists (Part 2 of 2) (Season 1 - Episode 34)

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Yugi is shocked as Joey uses the Time Wizard card he gave him as a sign of their friendship against him. However, as the two battle each other and one comes out the victor, they find confirmation of the strength of their friendship that surpasses any duel.

The episode was rated 8.18 from 45 votes.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters - S1E39

#1 - Yugi versus Pegasus: Match Of The Millennium (Part 5 of 5) (Season 1 - Episode 39)

Little Yugi collapses, leaving only the spirit of the puzzle to duel against Pegasus. Pegasus tries to read the spirit's mind, but Tea, Joey and Tristan use their friendship ritual to block him out. Can the mysterious spirit of the puzzle defeat Pegasus alone as the shadow game draw's to a close.

The episode was rated 8.35 from 51 votes.

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