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.

The first episode of , titled " The Heart of the Cards " in the English dub, serves as a high-stakes introduction that sets the stage for the series. While its primary "useful feature" is establishing the central rivalry between Yugi Muto and Seto Kaiba , it also functions as a condensed tutorial on the world’s lore and the game itself. Key Lore and Mechanics Yu-Gi-Oh! Episode 1

: The episode ends by introducing the main antagonist of the first arc, Maximilian Pegasus , setting up the journey to Duelist Kingdom. : Kaiba’s obsession begins here when he discovers

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: Key Lore and Mechanics : The episode ends

: 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.

: This episode features the first and only time Yugi wins a duel by gathering all five pieces of Exodia , an automatic win condition that instantly "obliterates" the opponent.