October 29, 2003 (Japan) | May 7, 2005 (USA) The Players: Yami Yugi & Seto Kaiba vs. Dartz

Stopping the resurrection of the Great Leviathan and reclaiming the souls of Yugi, Joey, Pegasus, and thousands of others. 🗺️ Plot Summary

This duel is famous among fans for showcasing some of the most "cheating" and broken anime-exclusive card effects in the franchise's history.

Inside the temple, Dartz reveals his true nature, boasting that he has lived for over 10,000 years. He showcases a massive hall of stone tablets holding the frozen souls of history's victims, including Joey, Pegasus, and Yugi’s other half. Refusing to back down, Yugi and Kaiba agree to a high-stakes 2-on-1 handicap duel against Dartz. ⚔️ Key Duel Moments

Yugi and Kaiba waste no time aggressively combining forces, but Dartz easily shields his Life Points while safely amassing power. ⭐ Why This Episode Matters

True to form, Dartz immediately plays the barrier card, forcing a massive drop in the room's temperature and setting up the soul-stealing stakes.

A Duel With Dartz, Part 1 (Japanese: "To the Site of the Decisive Battle! Dartz vs. Yugi & Kaiba")