A Duel With Dartz, Part 1 (Japanese: "To the Site of the Decisive Battle! Dartz vs. Yugi & Kaiba")

This duel is famous among fans for showcasing some of the most "cheating" and broken anime-exclusive card effects in the franchise's history.

An episode guide for (Episode 177 overall) breaks down the beginning of the ultimate climax of the Waking the Dragons arc. 📺 Episode Overview

Stopping the resurrection of the Great Leviathan and reclaiming the souls of Yugi, Joey, Pegasus, and thousands of others. 🗺️ Plot Summary

Dartz utilizes the unique expansion mechanic of the Seal of Orichalcos , letting him summon monsters in his Spell & Trap Card zones.

Dartz plays Orichalcos Kyutora to absorb all battle damage he would take, alongside Orichalcos Gigas , an immortal monster that returns to the field stronger every time Yugi and Kaiba destroy it.

True to form, Dartz immediately plays the barrier card, forcing a massive drop in the room's temperature and setting up the soul-stealing stakes.