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:
: Interestingly, the first episode (and much of the first season) features a version of the card game with very few strict rules. For example, high-level monsters like Gaia The Fierce Knight are summoned without tributes, and there are no trap cards shown. Plot Highlights Yu-Gi-Oh! Episode 1
: 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. Watch the full first episode of Yu-Gi-Oh
The episode introduces several foundational elements that remain critical throughout the franchise: Yu-Gi-Oh! Episode 1