This is the part that still stings. Joey actually had Marik beat. He survived the blast from an Egyptian God and was one sentence away from declaring an attack with Gearfried the Iron Knight. One. Sentence.
Can we talk about the absolute emotional rollercoaster that is ? Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters (Dub) Episode 126
#YuGiOh #DuelMonsters #JoeyWheeler #BattleCity #AnimeClassics #ShadowDuel #ItsTimetoDuel This is the part that still stings
Gearfried vs. Ra—who else cheered when Joey stood back up? Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters (Dub) Episode 126
If you grew up watching the dub, this is the episode that changed everything. We’ve seen Joey Wheeler go from a "third-rate duelist" to a true legend, but nothing prepared us for his semi-final clash against Yami Marik.
Do you think Joey would have won the whole tournament if he’d beaten Marik here? Was this Joey's peak moment in the entire series?
Joey Wheeler proved he wasn't just Yugi’s sidekick. He showed more heart and endurance in this duel than almost anyone in the series. Seeing him collapse just before the finishing blow remains one of the most heartbreaking "what ifs" in anime history. Discussion Questions: