Yugi quotes from Yu-Gi-Oh!

Tristan

Yeah, brilliant, putting the rod in the hole and pulling really hard.

Joey

Say what!?

Tristan

Say nothing! [he and Joey argue]

Knock it off, guys, or I won't share my hospital food with you.

Joey

We'll be good.

I wish we knew more about our new enemy. He said he was familiar with the power of a Millennium Item. I bet he has one.

That must be how he controls people's minds.

But who is he?

I don't know.

Then how can we stop him!?

Don't worry. As long as we stay connected, you and I can face anything.

Maybe. But what if I...fail again? How do I know that I won't lose you?

I believe in you, Yugi.

How am I going to help the spirit figure out his past? I mean, I know a little bit about the Millennium Puzzle, but I'm not sure there's anything I can tell him about it that he doesn't already know. This is way too much pressure!

Ready or not, Spirit, this is where you take over.

[Shouting at the Millennium Puzzle] Hey Yugi... I'm not... you can't... this isn't a duel! [Sees Tea watching] Oh, hello.

No one will ever find us here, so you'll be alone when you lose it all! [draws; thinking] I've got to defend myself from another direct attack by Yugi's Dark Magician, or it'll be curtains for me. This'll do. [speaking] Mystic Tomato in defense mode! And I'll place one card facedown. Let's get on with the show!

[thinking] Arkana's Mystic Tomato is a weak defense. If I summon another monster and destroy it, I can mount an attack on his Life Points and win this duel!

[thinking] Take the bait, Yugi! I know you want to summon another monster, and when you do, I'll have a surprise waiting!

Here's where it ends! I summon Beta the Magnet Warrior! Attack, now!

Not so fast, Yugi!

What are you up to?!

You've activated my trap-- Dark Renewal! It takes a monster from each player and sends them to the graveyard, but in return, it brings back one monster that was lost by the card holder, in this case, that means me! [laughs wickedly]

You want your Dark Magician back!

Very perceptive. That will give me a second chance to annihilate you! [laughs] Welcome back, my Dark Magician!

You have your wish. It's Dark Magician vs. Dark Magician. Let's find out who the real master is.

Our monsters' points are identical. So merely attacking won't be enough. You'll have to think more strategically. And only a true illusionist like myself can master the power of a Dark Magician! Prepare to lose your card, and your mind!

Think again. Now I'll place these two cards on the field, facedown, and end my turn.

[thinking] This show will have more twists than Yugi expects. I'll match him move for move! [draws; speaking] Two can play that game. I also place two cards facedown.

I'm almost ready for my grand finale, Yugi, and it's worth sticking around for. I don't want to ruin the surprise for you, but let's just say Marik will be extremely pleased. You, on the other hand, probably won't. But why spoil it? Now, it's time for you to make your final move!

[thinking] If I can't free my Dark Magician, Arkana's got me!

[speaking through Arkana while taking control of his mind] So, we meet again, little Yugi. I'm sure I need no introduction.

Why don't you show your face to me, Marik?! Coward!

I'll reveal myself to you when the time is right and no sooner… once I obtain what is mine! And you know exactly what I want. The unlimited power of the ancient Pharaoh! The spirit that lives within your Puzzle.

No way, Marik!

You can't stop me! Remember when I took control of Bandit Keith? I almost succeeded in separating you from the Millennium Puzzle forever! Unfortunately, you were able to put it back together before you and your spirit friend, Yami, were destroyed.

[demanding] Tell me why you want Yami's power! Answer me!

Because that power is rightfully mine! And once I have it, I will be unstoppable! The world will belong to me… and no one will stand in the way of my destiny! Especially not you!

Oh, yeah?! Just watch me, Marik!

Listen, little Yugi… my family has slaved for centuries. Protecting the tomb of the Pharaoh until his return. And for what?! I should be the Pharaoh!

[defensively] Never! You won't get the power of the Pharaoh, and I'll make sure of it! That power belongs to Yami, not you!

Ha! Well we'll just see about that, little Yugi. You're nothing but a vessel for the Pharaoh's spirit. You could never comprehend his strength, nor could you stand in my way of getting it! We've given up too much to let someone else claim the throne. I was raised on the ancient scriptures, learning all there is to know about King Yami the Pharaoh And the shadow games. The key to his power is your Puzzle and the three Egyptian God cards. But I can't just take the Millennium Puzzle from you. According to the ancient scriptures, I have to defeat you in a duel first. Then I'll banish you to the Shadow Realm!

But why would you do that?!

To make sure you stay out of my way! Once I gain control of the Millennium Puzzle and obtain all three Egyptian God cards, I'll be king! And a much more worthy king than your counterpart, Yami. He doesn't even know how to harness the great powers that lie dormant within him! I, on the other hand, know full well how to take them from him. And my Millennium Rod will ensure that I get everything I need!

Marik keeps talking about "wanting the power of the Pharaoh." But you are the Pharaoh. If you really all this power inside you, don't you think that we would know about it? I guess you must if saved the world. But what happened?

It's all still unclear.

First, I'll place one card facedown, then I'll summon Battle Ox in defense mode… to protect my Life Points.

You can't expect to win by hiding behind weak monsters. Our Shining Abyss has 2600 attack points. It can easily annihilate your Battle Ox and tear down your wall of fur balls, leaving your Life Points wide open! Right, Lumis?

Precisely, Umbra. Looks like you'll never see your friends again, not where you'll be going! But before I completely wipe out your Life Points, I must first demolish your defensive wall of miniature monsters. And I have just the magic card to do it. Another mask! Behold! My Mask of Dispel! It will cover your multiplying magic card and conceal its effect! So I'm afraid your Kuriboh army will be reduced back down to one! With your weak defenses crumbling, it's only a matter of time before we destroy you both! This was even easier than I thought, and I'm not through with you yet. Just like your Magnet Warrior's mask, with this in play, you lose 500 more Life Points every turn! [laughs sinisterly]

[thinking] Oh, no! With two of my cards covered by masks, I'll lose 1,000 Life Points every turn! If we don't figure out how to stop them soon, it's all over!

Next I'll summon my Grand Tiki Elder and rid the field of your Kuriboh!

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.

[angrily calling out to Marik in determination] MARIK! You hide like a coward, but wherever you are, I know you can hear me, and I've got news for you! There will be a loser in this duel, but it's not who you're thinking! It's not me, and it's not Joey, either! It's you! Marik, you will lose this duel!

WHAT?!

You may have thought you could force Joey to destroy me by taking over his mind, but it looks like there's something you didn't take into account when you made your plan! The strength of Joey's bond with his friends! Time may be running out, but Joey's back, and we're in control of this duel now! Your power over Joey has been removed! And I'd say that means... you LOSE!

Joey

Yuge...

That timer may run out, but since Joey is free, you can't be considered the winner of this duel! Get it?! Since you're not dueling anymore, how can you possibly win this duel!?

[groans lividly] YOU'LL PAY FOR THIS!!!

What does Yugi think he's doing?! That fool!

Joey

Yugi… Help me, PLEASE! [screams and finally breaks free from Marik's control]

You did it!

[shocked in horror] What?! No! Yugi was right! Wheeler's will was too powerful to overcome! NO!

Joey

Hey, Yuge, I bet that Millennium Puzzle is back where it belongs.

That reminds me. I owe a big thanks to you too, Yami. You trusted me to handle this on my own. I could never have broken through to Joey if you didn't believe in me. You and I make a great team, but it's nice to know that I have the strength to hold my own if I have to. And you helped me find that strength inside myself.

Mai

Will you get a grip, please?!

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.