Yugi receives a package from Pegasus containing a gauntlet, star chips, and a VHS tape. When the tape is played, Pegasus uses his Millennium Eye to pull Yugi into a Shadow Realm duel. Pegasus reads Yugi’s mind to counter every move. Due to a 15-minute time limit, Yugi loses by default when the timer runs out, and Pegasus captures Solomon Muto's soul as "punishment". Key Duels & Card Highlights Key Cards Used Joey Wheeler Téa Gardner
Basic Insect, Vortex, Laser Cannon; Rex: Two-Headed King Rex Yami Yugi Pegasus Pegasus Wins Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters Episode 2
Fans often point out that Yugi could have won the duel if he had attacked Pegasus's Dragon Piper (200 ATK) instead of Koumori Dragon . In the Japanese version, Yugi explains he couldn't leave his own monster under Pegasus's control; this explanation was cut in the English dub. Yugi receives a package from Pegasus containing a
Dark Magician, Summoned Skull, Silver Fang; Pegasus: Dragon Capture Jar, Illusionist Faceless Mage Due to a 15-minute time limit, Yugi loses
Yugi and his friends watch the National Championship finals between Weevil Underwood (Insects) and Rex Raptor (Dinosaurs). Weevil wins using a strategic trap combo, and Pegasus uses the opportunity to invite Weevil to "Duelist Kingdom".
Episode 2: "The Gauntlet Is Thrown" Guide This pivotal episode of Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters marks the true beginning of the main plot, establishing the stakes for the "Duelist Kingdom" arc. Following his historic victory over Seto Kaiba, Yugi Muto finds himself targeted by the creator of Duel Monsters, Maximillion Pegasus . Episode Overview
In the English version, Solomon’s tournament poster features Black Luster Soldier and Harpie's Pet Dragon , whereas the Japanese version shows Celtic Guardian and Hercules Beetle . Pegasus duel? Yu-Gi-Oh! - Episode 002 | Yu-Gi-Oh! Wiki | Fandom