Watch the full first episode of Yu-Gi-Oh! to see Yugi's iconic first duel against Kaiba and the debut of the Heart of the Cards:
: The episode ends by introducing the main antagonist of the first arc, Maximilian Pegasus , setting up the journey to Duelist Kingdom. Yu-Gi-Oh! Episode 1
: Kaiba’s obsession begins here when he discovers Yugi’s grandfather, Solomon Muto, owns a rare Blue-Eyes White Dragon —one of only four in the world. Watch the full first episode of Yu-Gi-Oh
: After defeating Kaiba, Yugi uses his Shadow Magic to perform a "Mind Crush," purging the evil from Kaiba's heart to help him start anew. : After defeating Kaiba, Yugi uses his Shadow
: This concept is introduced as a belief in the soul and bond of one's deck. It serves as a narrative "feature" that often allows characters to draw the exact card they need in critical moments.
: Interestingly, the first episode (and much of the first season) features a version of the card game with very few strict rules. For example, high-level monsters like Gaia The Fierce Knight are summoned without tributes, and there are no trap cards shown. Plot Highlights