Ep. 24: Yuugi and Kuribou weaken Kaiba's Blue Eyes Ultimate Dragon in a high-stakes duel
Aired on October 3, 2000

With assistance from Kuribou, Yuugi successfully defends his life points and reduces the attack power of Kaiba's Blue Eyes Ultimate Dragon. This strategic reduction allows Yuugi to launch a counterattack against the weakened monster. Kaiba, unwilling to accept defeat, intentionally places himself in a precarious position during the match. This maneuver forces Yuugi into an emotionally devastating choice that threatens to cause him significant distress. The confrontation highlights the intense pressure of the duel as both players make critical decisions that impact the outcome of their battle.
Episodes
- Ep. 20 · Yuugi and Jonouchi face separation in the maze while Kaiba infiltrates Pegasus' castle.
- Ep. 21 · Yuugi and Jonouchi defeat the Gate Guardian to obtain star chips for Pegasus' castle
- Ep. 22 · Yuugi and Kaiba duel on the castle roof to determine who faces Pegasus
- Ep. 23 · Yuugi faces Kaiba's devastating trap and ultimate dragon while drawing strength from friends and family
- Ep. 24 · Yuugi and Kuribou weaken Kaiba's Blue Eyes Ultimate Dragon in a high-stakes duel
- Ep. 25 · Yuugi's depression after losing star chips to Kaiba leads Anzu to duel Mai
- Ep. 26 · Yuugi Enters Pegasus Castle as Kaiba Faces the Creator in Duel Part One
- Ep. 27 · Pegasus uses Toon World card to transform Blue-Eyes White Dragon into Toon Dragon
- Ep. 28 · Friends investigate Pegasus's cheating methods while Yuugi contemplates defeating him with the Millennium Puzzle.