Yami Yugi quotes from Yu-Gi-Oh!

Joey

[under Marik's control; in distorted voice] Welcome.

Joey!

Not exactly. Joey is not present. He's gone away.

It's Marik!

That's correct. And if you want your friends back, you will listen to me.

Mokuba

What's going on? That sure doesn't sound like Joey.

It must be one of Marik's tricks.

Listen, Joey, you've got to be in there!

It's pointless. Now, you listen, Yugi. We are playing by my regulations. I'll release your pathetic friends as soon as I get what I want. Of course, since I want your Puzzle and Egyptian Gods card, there's only one way to do this. You and I are going to duel!

You're insane!

Refuse, and your friends are mine forever!

Release Joey from your control, Marik!

Mokuba

What's going on, bro?

Well, Mokuba, it appears that this Marik was somehow able to turn Joey Wheeler against Yugi. Now Wheeler wants to duel. This should be interesting to say the very least.

Mokuba

Interesting? But why?

Well, if Wheeler is fighting on the side of Marik and the Rare Hunters now, he may be holding the third Egyptian God card. [thinking] And I want that card in my deck, so if it's played, I want to be there.

It's time to seize the power that should have been mine all along!

[trying to get Joey to come to his senses] Joey, I know you can hear me! Your mind is under the control of Marik, and you must break free, understand?! The same Marik you vowed to help me crush! Think, Joey! You've got to remember your promise to me, when you gave me your Red-Eyes! Marik couldn't defeat me in a duel. So he decided to turn you against me, in order to win my Puzzle and my Egyptian God card. Joey, I know you're in there, and I'm going to set you free! Marik's power is feeble compared to the strength of our friendship. Please say something, Joey. Joey!

You'll never set him free, unless you follow me, Yugi.

Hey, Joey! Snap out of it! We're your friends, remember?!

Téa's right! I have an idea!

What is it?

I may have come up with a way to save Joey, and get us outta this mess!

What's that?

Well, it came to me when Tea reminded us of our friendship. There's a chance we can break through to the real Joey. I think you should let me duel in your place.

But why?

Because through thick and thin, Joey and I have always shared a really strong bond. A bond I think might break through to him now. We've been through so much together, like the time when he rescued me from that fire. Joey and Tristan risked their lives for me, and now it's my turn.

This is a very dangerous match, Yugi.

I know it is. But I can't let that stop me. I feel in my heart that if there's anyone in the world who can get through to Joey right now, it's me.

But, Yugi...

I'm ready to go in there and do whatever I have to do! Joey's my best friend and I know he'd do the exact same thing for me. Please understand, Yami. This isn't something I want to do, it's something I feel I have to do.

Well, Yugi, if you feel that strongly...Then go. Go and rescue your best friend and know that I will be right here should you need me.

OK, Joey, it's just us now!

What?! NO! I want the Pharaoh! Not this little runt! I want to defeat the ancient ruler! That spineless coward! He sent little Yugi to protect himself! You cheat! I want to destroy the Pharaoh! But then again, this may be just what I needed. I can win this duel with ease now that I'm up against little Yugi instead of the Pharaoh. And it doesn't really matter which one of them I defeat. I'll still win the Millennium Puzzle and Slifer the Sky Dragon!

My move, Marik!

Yugi, Téa and Joey are counting on you, and as long as you believe in the heart of the cards, I know you'll come through for them.

Yugi, this is getting too dangerous! I'm taking over!

No! I can't let you, Yami! I need to do this myself.

But, Yugi-

You have to trust me on this one 'cause I know I can save him. Since the day I solved the Millennium Puzzle, you've given hope, courage, and confidence. You even helped me to make new friends. But I can't go through my life depending on you. I need to know that even without the Millennium Puzzle I can still be on my own if I have to. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I can be like you without you.

Yami Bakura

I hold a card in my hand with dark powers beyond your wildest imagination. But first, before I could play this all-powerful card, I needed a bit of assistance. Thanks for helping me destroy you. Three of my monsters needed to be destroyed before I could bring forth my Dark Destructor. You made that possible. Now I summon the beast that will cause your demise, Dark Necrofear! [summons Dark Necrofear] You have no idea what you are about to experience!

I knew you planning something!

Yami Bakura

It doesn't matter. You still fell into my trap, and now you're about to pay the ultimate price! [laughs] This is it. You're finished, Yugi!

Tristan

What is it? That monster's creeping me out.

Joey

Me too, Tristan. And if he was willing to lose all those life points to bring it out, it must be powerful.

Yami Bakura

Dark Necrofear is one of the most destructive cards in my deck. You'll never stop it.

I know a card in Yugi's deck that can-- his Egyptian God card, the mighty Slifer the Sky Dragon. It all depends on whether or not Yugi has the courage to use it.

Yami Bakura

Stare into the face of defeat! You see, not only is my monster strong… possessing more attack points than either of your monsters… but it also possess a dark magic hidden within, waiting to activate and destroy you!

Your monster may be powerful, but it's not unbeatable!

[thinking] This Dark Necrofear must possess incredible powers if Bakura risked losing the finals just to summon it. He led Yugi through this duel like a dog on a leash, and now Bakura has him exactly where he wants him. So, what will you do now, Yugi?

Bakura

[gasps and groans in pain] Oh, my arm... It hurts...

Bakura!

Joey

Bakura!

Are you okay?

Bakura

Yugi, help me. I-I don't know where I am. What am I doing here in this duel? What happened to my arm?

It is him.

He's in pain. Without the spirit of the ring, he is weak. Therefore, you may wish to reconsider your attack. The devastation caused by Slifer the Sky Dragon could make your friend's condition even worse.

What?!

Would you risk the health of your friend?

Only a coward would do something like this to win a duel!

Joey

[growls] That's a cheap trick, Marik!

Tristan

Bakura, hang in there!

Yugi!

[smirks] Well done, Odion. He'll never attack his pathetic, defenseless friend now.

[leaves] Master Marik always knows what's best. I must obey his commands.

Bakura

I don't feel very well, Yugi.

The Millennium Ring is a lot like my Puzzle. It holds an ancient spirit who depends on someone else so it can exist. And even though the spirit of the Ring is evil and controls Bakura against his will, it seems to still need Bakura in order to survive. But there's big difference between Bakura and I, Yami.

What's that?

The spirit inside my item is my friend. And you and I are always there to support each other. You were there to help me when my grandfather was in trouble, and now I'm here to help you rescue the world from evil.

Joey

Let's go, potato head. What's the hold up?

This should hold you up. I play my Swords of Revealing Light!

Joey

Hey, what's the deal, Marik?!

Mai

That's not good. Marik's Swords of Revealing Light traps Joey's monsters for three whole turns.

But Joey can still win, right?

Mai

I hope so, but not attacking for three turns won't help.

That's true, Mai, but Joey can still sacrifice his monsters to summon stronger ones, and although his Jinzo can't attack, its special ability does remain in effect. That means Marik still can't use his trap cards.

Make your move.

Joey

Gladly. Here goes. I may not be able to attack, but I can still do this! I sacrifice my Battle Warrior in order to summon The Legendary Fisherman! [thinking] I know how much this card meant to you, Mako, and I promised you I'd use it well. [speaking] And before I end my turn, I'll switch all of my monsters to defense mode.

Joey

Time to bring back a monster from my graveyard with Monster Reborn! Bring back my Alligator's Sword! And now, I sacrifice my Alligator's Sword and my Swordsman of Landstar so I can summon this-- my Insect Queen! I won this card from a feisty little germ named Weevil Underwood. [thinking] Every one of my Battle City victories is paying off right now. Those duels got my three incredible monsters!

[impressed with satisfaction] My tournament's done wonders for Wheeler's deck.

Mai

[amazed] Look at that! Joey was able to summon every rare monster he won in the tournament all at once.

Yes. Joey has come a long way as a duelist since the Battle City tournament began, Mai.

Joey

You don't scare me! I'll find a way to crush your oversized scorpion, Marik!

That would be quite an achievement, considering my Mystical Beast of Serket is more powerful than all three of your monsters, Mr. Wheeler. The only question is, which is the first one it should devour? And it's pointless for you to try and stop my ancient creature because there's not a card in your deck powerful enough to do it.

There must be someway he can fight back.

Mai

Don't ask me.

Hey, Yugi... My brother can still win this, right?

Yes. Even though Marik has the upper hand, Joey can still beat him. He just needs to find the weakness of Marik's mystical beast before it wipes out the rest of his Life Points.

Mai

What about the card locked inside the ark, the Winged Dragon of Ra?

Yes, that's Marik's Egyptian God card.

[to Marik; demanding] Admit your true identity, Marik!

Yes, it's true. I am indeed the real Marik, you fools!

[thinking] Then he must have the real Winged Dragon of Ra!

Joey

So, what's the diagnosis, Doc?

Well so far, Odion's heart rate is steady. His tests were fine. But I'm afraid all the mental stress he's gone through has left him unconscious.

Joey

Yeah, I could use a nap, too.

The doctor means he's been knocked out, Joey. You should be really thankful you're not in the same state.

Joey

You got a good point there. I mean, he and I were both standing right there when his Egyptian God monster went all kablooey. But I'm perfectly fine…

Tristan

Aside from the brain damage you had going into it.

Joey

Zip it!

Duke

I guess that means we're not gonna find who this guy is until he's able to wake up.

That's right, but there is one thing we do know for sure… he was determined to protect Marik for as long as he could.

Mai

All right, tough guy, check it out! I play this-- the magic card: Harpie's Feather Duster! It blows away all your trap and magic cards! Sorry, Marik, but I saw your dirty little plan, so I swept it right up!

Joey

Yeah!

[thinking] Mai sure handled that fast, but she's in for much worse if he summons his Egyptian God card!

Mai

Now, my Dark Witch! The coast is clear, so attack that slime token with Spellbinding Flux!

Joey

All right! Mai's already got the lead! Keep it up, Mai!

[thinking] Yes, rejoice, you fools. Celebrate. I want you all to be full of hope, so it will be that much more devastating when I thrust each of you into the dark abyss!

Mai

And now, to complete my turn, I think I'll place one card facedown and that'll do it.

Very well. I summon Melchid the Four-Face Beast. Then I sacrifice Revival Jam and Melchid the Four-Face-Beast to summon the The Masked Beast Des Gardius!

[thinking] That is one powerful monster!

Now, my Masked Beast! Destroy her Dark Witch!

Mai

WRONG! Now, I activate my trap card, Mirror Wall! It attacks your beast with its own reflection, cutting its power in half! Dark Witch, finish off his Masked Beast!

Joey

KA-BLAM! Marik's lost even more Life Points!

Hold on. It's not time to celebrate yet.

Mai

Dark Witch!

When it's destroyed, my masked beast leaves behind the Mask of Remnants, which allows me to reshuffle my deck, but more importantly... I gain control of your Dark Witch. Next, I think I'll do away with your pathetic little trap. As I play the magic card-- Remove Trap! Good riddance!

Tristan

Aw, man! Looks like Mai's in some serious trouble out there! She'd better come up with something before Marik unleashes that Egyptian God card!

Joey

You know, I gotta hand it to her… She's about to get stomped, but that Ishizu's keeping her cool.

Tristan

Yeah, I'm starting to think that maybe she does know something we don't.

Duke

No way, that's just an act.

Act or no act, she's in big trouble.

Joey

Yeah, thanks to Kaiba, most of her monsters are in the graveyard now.

Oh, no! [thinking] What if Ishizu does lose? Will the evil within Marik grow even stronger? She joined this tournament to help me defeat her brother and to uncover the good inside him. She has to win!

Your most powerful monsters are in the graveyard, and soon, the rest of your cards will join them!

Ishizu

I'm well aware of your plan, Kaiba.

[thinking] Seto Kaiba is so naive, believing that mere skill can lead to victory in this game. That fool must accept his ancient past in order to win!

[thinking] She has no idea what she's in for!

So, do you still think I'm gonna lose?

Ishizu

I do. You've played into my hands, Kaiba. Now, you’ve sealed your own fate.

Nonsense. I've heard enough of your false predictions!

Ishizu

My predictions are quite real. And now, you've fallen into my trap!

But how?! You're cards…they're gone!

Ishizu

I still have my trap cards! Reveal… Exchange of the Spirit! This trap card will be the beginning of your downward spiral toward defeat, Kaiba! At a cost of 1,000 Life Points, my trap card replaces the cards in each of our decks with those in our graveyards.

[thinking; shocked] But, that leaves me with a deck of only six cards! How could I have let this happen?!

[thinking] By playing Exchange of the Spirit, Ishizu brought all of her powerful monster cards back from the graveyard, and destroyed Kaiba's deck at the same time!

[thinking] Ishizu hasn't lost her touch. She strung Kaiba along just as she used to string me along as a child.

Earlier, Kaiba sent almost every monster in Ishizu's deck right to the graveyard. Now, she gets them all back, along with the magic cards she lost last turn. But Kaiba's not so lucky. He had only six cards in his graveyard. Once he uses them up, his deck will be empty, and he'll lose the duel!

Ishizu

I believe it's my turn, Kaiba.

Then go!

Ishizu

Very well. I summon Kelbek.

Joey

It looks like Kaiba's toast. There's no way he can turn this around with just six cards.

He still has that Egyptian God card in his hand, doesn't he? Wouldn't he win if he played that?

Joey

Look at you with all the answers.

Ishizu

I'll place one card facedown. That ends my turn.

[thinking] This is MY tournament! If I lose, I'll be humiliated!