Ep. 40: Yuugi and friends find injured Pegasus and learn about the Duelist Kingdom
Aired on January 30, 2001

Yuugi and his companions pursue their opponent through the castle, eventually discovering Pegasus severely wounded and missing his Millennium Eye. Pegasus confirms he kept his word by freeing the three souls he had previously captured. Anzu subsequently discovers Pegasus' diary, which details the origin of the Millennium Eye and the true purpose behind the Duelist Kingdom tournament. Their investigation is interrupted by Shadi, an Egyptian man who arrives to provide some clarity while raising further questions concerning the seven Millennium items.
Episodes
- Ep. 36 · Yuugi battles Pegasus using the Toon Deck while fearing his soul will be sealed like the Kaiba brothers.
- Ep. 37 · Yugi Counters Pegasus Mind Reading as Bakura Faces Possession
- Ep. 38 · Yugi faces Pegasus in the fourth part of the Millennium Match duel
- Ep. 39 · Yugi confronts Pegasus in the final stage of the Millennium Match
- Ep. 40 · Yuugi and friends find injured Pegasus and learn about the Duelist Kingdom
- Ep. 41 · Yuugi and friends encounter Rebecca who demands the return of the Blue-Eyes White Dragon card
- Ep. 42 · Yuugi Defends Sugoroku Amidst Rebecca's Accusations Regarding the Blue-Eyes White Dragon
- Ep. 43 · Big 5 trap Seto Kaiba in virtual game to seize control of KaibaCorp
- Ep. 44 · The search for Kaiba proceeds with Mai's assistance in a shifting virtual realm.