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Yu-gi-oh! Duel Monsters Episode 2 May 2026

"The Faceless Illusionist Trap" (Iryūjonisuto No Feisu no Wana) Air Dates: April 25, 2000 (Japan); October 6, 2001 (US)

Fans often point out that Yugi could have won the duel if he had attacked Pegasus's Dragon Piper (200 ATK) instead of Koumori Dragon . In the Japanese version, Yugi explains he couldn't leave his own monster under Pegasus's control; this explanation was cut in the English dub. Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters Episode 2

The episode features several iconic cards and the first look at the Duelist Kingdom invitation gear. "The Faceless Illusionist Trap" (Iryūjonisuto No Feisu no

A metallic glove with two slots for "Star Chips," which serve as the entry requirement for Pegasus's island. Critical Trivia & Dub Differences A metallic glove with two slots for "Star

Yugi receives a package from Pegasus containing a gauntlet, star chips, and a VHS tape. When the tape is played, Pegasus uses his Millennium Eye to pull Yugi into a Shadow Realm duel. Pegasus reads Yugi’s mind to counter every move. Due to a 15-minute time limit, Yugi loses by default when the timer runs out, and Pegasus captures Solomon Muto's soul as "punishment". Key Duels & Card Highlights Key Cards Used Joey Wheeler Téa Gardner