The tension is high as both duelists have desperate reasons to win:
Joey uses a clever combo: he uses Graverobber to steal Yugi’s Summoned Skull and then copies Yugi’s Polymerization with Copycat to summon Black Skull Dragon . Watch S01Yu-Gi-Oh 33
He needs the prize money to pay for his sister Serenity’s crucial eye surgery. The tension is high as both duelists have
Early on, Yugi mistakenly thinks Joey is making amateur moves and tries to "coach" him. Joey reveals this was a ploy to lure Yugi into a state of overconfidence. Joey reveals this was a ploy to lure
The match serves as a "greatest hits" for Joey, showcasing how much he has grown as a strategist.
Both duelists bring out heavy hitters. Yugi fusions Gaia the Fierce Knight with Curse of Dragon to form Gaia the Dragon Champion .