: Joey relies on his signature monsters like Flame Swordsman , but he quickly finds himself overwhelmed by the relentless, self-reviving zombie horde.
Meanwhile, the group discovers that Mai Valentine has left, leaving a note for Yugi and her backpack with Téa. As they continue, they are stalked by a group of duelists working for , the former American champion seeking revenge on Maximillion Pegasus. The Kidnapping and the Graveyard Field Watch S01Yu-Gi-Oh 17
The episode begins with the group navigating the woods of Duelist Kingdom. Joey is plagued by a nightmare in which Seto Kaiba taunts him, calling him a "loser" and transforming him into a whimpering dog. This reflects Joey's deep-seated insecurities about his dueling abilities compared to his friends. : Joey relies on his signature monsters like
Bandit Keith's lackeys—Bonz, Sid, and Zygor—target Joey first, believing he is the weakest link. After Joey is separated from the group and knocked unconscious by Zygor, he wakes up in a secret cave designed as a . The Kidnapping and the Graveyard Field The episode
The duel centers on the unique "field power bonus" of the Graveyard, which heavily favors Bonz's zombie-themed deck.
: Bonz summons monsters like Dragon Zombie and Armored Zombie .
: Bonz activates the powerful Spell/Trap card Call of the Haunted . In the anime's version of these rules, this card allows his destroyed monsters to return from the grave as immortal zombies that grow stronger with each revival.