Yu-gi-oh! Episode 1 May 2026

: 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.

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: 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

: This concept is introduced as a belief in the soul and bond of one's deck. It serves as a narrative "feature" that often allows characters to draw the exact card they need in critical moments. : This concept is introduced as a belief

: 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

: 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.