Because the duel ends in a draw , both key boxes open. Joey dives into the sea to unlock Yugi’s shackles, and Tristan pulls Yugi to safety. Joey is nearly dragged down by the anchor until his sister, Serenity , removes her bandages and dives in to rescue him.
The group reunites on the dock. Kaiba, having helped save Tea by disabling a crane trap with a Blue-Eyes White Dragon card, departs to prepare for the Battle City finals. Series Comparison Watch S02Yu-Gi-Oh 78
Witnessing Yugi’s sacrifice, Joey finally shatters Marik’s mental control. He uses the second effect of "Meteor of Destruction" to force his Red-Eyes Black Dragon to attack himself, also reducing his Life Points to zero to ensure Yugi's safety. Because the duel ends in a draw , both key boxes open
This episode concludes the high-stakes "Anchor Duel" between Yugi and a mind-controlled Joey Wheeler, orchestrated by Marik Ishtar. The group reunites on the dock