: After completing the Millennium Puzzle , Yugi transforms into Yami Yugi for the first time. He challenges Ushio to a "Shadow Game" involving money and high stakes.
: Seto Kaiba, a wealthy gaming prodigy, seeks to collect the four legendary Blue-Eyes White Dragons . Upon discovering Yugi’s grandfather, Solomon Muto, owns the fourth card, Kaiba attempts to buy it. When Solomon refuses—viewing the card as a priceless treasure rather than a commodity—Kaiba duels and defeats him, tearing the card in half. Yu-Gi-Oh! Episode 1
: Yugi takes his grandfather’s place, facing Kaiba and his three Blue-Eyes White Dragons. : After completing the Millennium Puzzle , Yugi
In the world of Yu-Gi-Oh! , "Episode 1" can refer to two very different beginnings: the 1998 "Season 0" premiere or the more globally famous 2000 Duel Monsters premiere. Both episodes establish Yugi Mutou as the protagonist but approach his journey with distinct tones and plotlines. In the world of Yu-Gi-Oh
This is the most recognized first episode globally, serving as the premiere for the Duel Monsters series . It focuses on the strategic card game that would define the franchise's legacy.
: Despite overwhelming odds, Yugi trusts in the "Heart of the Cards" and draws the final piece of Exodia the Forbidden One , automatically winning the duel and marking the first major victory for the Pharaoh (Yami Yugi). Yu-Gi-Oh! (1998): " The Furious Battle - A Shadow Game "