[s4e33] A Duel With Dartz Part 1 (2025)

October 29, 2003 (Japan) | May 7, 2005 (USA) The Players: Yami Yugi & Seto Kaiba vs. Dartz

After discovering the location of Dartz's secret island base, Yami Yugi and Seto Kaiba are escorted by the military to engage in the final showdown. Dartz effortlessly pushes back the military using magical barriers, forcing Yugi, Kaiba, and Mokuba to make landfall alone. [S4E33] A Duel With Dartz Part 1

Yugi and Kaiba waste no time aggressively combining forces, but Dartz easily shields his Life Points while safely amassing power. ⭐ Why This Episode Matters October 29, 2003 (Japan) | May 7, 2005

An episode guide for (Episode 177 overall) breaks down the beginning of the ultimate climax of the Waking the Dragons arc. 📺 Episode Overview Yugi and Kaiba waste no time aggressively combining

Dartz utilizes the unique expansion mechanic of the Seal of Orichalcos , letting him summon monsters in his Spell & Trap Card zones.

Dartz plays Orichalcos Kyutora to absorb all battle damage he would take, alongside Orichalcos Gigas , an immortal monster that returns to the field stronger every time Yugi and Kaiba destroy it.

True to form, Dartz immediately plays the barrier card, forcing a massive drop in the room's temperature and setting up the soul-stealing stakes.