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Yu-Gi-Oh Episode Errors

"Spiritual Awakening"
Duel: Seto Kaiba vs. Yami Bakura
Episode 200 Error #1 Time: 7:57
In both versions of the episode, when Yami Bakura Fusion Summons The Duke of Demise, it's shown as a regular Effect Monster.
"One Step Ahead (Part 2)"
Duel: Seto Kaiba vs. Zigfried von Schroeder
Episode 195 Error #1 Time: 19:32
In the Japanese, as Kaiba starts his attacks on Zigfried's monsters, Zigfried's LP are shown dropping from 3300 to 3000 when it should be dropping from 3600 to 3300.
"One Step Ahead (Part 1)"
Duel: Seto Kaiba vs. Zigfried von Schroeder
Episode 194 Error #1 Time: 13:39
In the dub, despite Valkyrie Zweite being on the left, Zigfried calls it Valkyrie Dritte, which has different stats altogether.
"Child's Play"
Duel: Rebecca Hawkins vs. Leon von Schroeder
Episode 189 Error #1 Time: 13:39
In the dub, as Rebecca Hawkins reveals her Marie the Fallen One's effect, the card is depicted as a Normal Monster.
"Brothers in Arms (Part 3)"
Duel: Seto Kaiba vs. Noah Kaiba
Episode 116 Error #1 Time: ~9:42
In the dub, when Noah Kaiba plays Gradius' Option, he calls it a Spell Card.
"Settling the Score (Part 1)"
Duel: Seto Kaiba vs. Lector
Episode 108 Error #1 Time: 16:12
In the dub, after Kaiba attaks and destroys Lector's Set Cyber Jar with Spear Dragon, per Spear Dragon's effect, the difference in its ATK of 1900 and Cyber Jar's DEF of 900 should mean Lector takes 1000 damage, but he only takes 900 instead.
"Mechanical Mayhem (Part 2)"
Duel: Serenity, Tristan and Duke vs. Nesbitt
Episode 107 Error #1 Time: 14:11
In the dub, as Serenity Wheeler takes her turn in honor of Tristan Taylor, she inspects her hand and one of them (Marie the Fallen One) is a Normal Monster instead of an Effect Monster.
"A Duel with Destiny (Part 2)"
Duel: Seto Kaiba vs. Ishizu Ishtar
Episode 94 Error #1 Time: 9:05
In the dub, having heard Mokuba's advice to Summon Obelisk, Kaiba inspects his hand, which includes Agido and Sacrifices Blast (aka Blast Held by a Tribute), which are used by Ishizu.
"A Duel with Destiny (Part 1)"
Duel: Seto Kaiba vs. Ishizu Ishtar
Episode 93 Error #1 Time: ~15:29
In the dub, after inspecting his hand, Kaiba calls Virus Cannon a Spell Card even though it is a Trap Card in the dub.
Episode 93 Error #2 Time: ~15:51
In the dub, Kaiba says he's playing his Dark Gremlin in Defense Mode but there's not only no card underneath but Kaiba actually uses it to attack Ishizu directly that same turn.
"Mind Game (Part 1)"
Duel: Yami Marik vs. Mai Valentine
Episode 90 Error #1 Time: 7:28
In the dub, despite removing the scene of the dagger part of the Millennium Rod being detached, the screw it was attached to is still shown.
Episode 90 Error #3 Time: 19:04
In the dub, having just Summoned The Unfriendly Amazon, Mai declares an attack, but there are no cards in any of her Duel Disk's Monster Card Zones.
Episode 90 Error #3 Time: 19:22
In the dub, as Yami Marik tries explaining how Shadow Games work, Mai's Duel Disk shows Dunames Dark Witch in place of The Unfriendly Amazon.
"Awakening of Evil (Part 2)"
Duel: Joey Wheeler vs. Odeon Ishtar (aka "Marik")
Episode 87 Error #1 Time: 10:13
In the dub, when Joey activates Foolish Burial, its artwork is not edited for the dub.
"Rage of the Egyptian Gods"
Duel: None
Episode 85 Error #1 Time: 7:54
In the dub, as Yugi builds his Deck in preparation for his next Duel, Cyber Jar (next to Kuriboh) is shown as a Spell Card instead of an Effect Monster. There's also Lady of Faith in the mix near the bottom-left corner, which Yugi has never used either. On the left side of Kuriboh is Black Illusion Ritual, which was only used by Maximillion Pegasus.
"The Dark Spirit Revealed (Part 2)"
Duel: Yami Yugi vs. Yami Bakura
Episode 83 Error #1 Time: 4:24
In the dub, as Destiny Board is activated, its card hologram is Spirit Message "A" instead.
Episode 83 Error #2+ Time: Various
In the dub, on many occasions, what's shown on each player's Duel Disk does not reflect what's on their field at the time.
"Friends 'Till the End (Part 4)"
Duel: Yami Yugi vs. Joey Wheeler (with Marik)
Episode 78 Error #1 Time: 7:54
In the dub, despite how the Duel was supposed to play out with each box at the player's feet being for the opponent's Life Points, it's instead for their own Life Points.
Episode 78 Error #2 Time: ~11:29
In the dub, when the crate that used to hang over Tea`'s head falls in the water, it still explodes despite the dynamite being removed in the dub episode.
Episode 78 Error #3 Time: ~14:35
In the dub, when Joey is attacked by his own Red-Eyes via Meteor of Destruction's other effect, there's no explanation for how Joey's Life Points were wiped out when Red-Eyes only had 500 ATK at the time the attack is declared.
"Friends 'Till the End (Part 3)"
Duel: Yami Yugi vs. Joey Wheeler (with Marik)
Episode 77 Error #1 Time: 2:22
In the dub, as Yugi walks back to his own side of the Duel, Card Destruction can be seen in his hand when Joey already took it via Yugi's Exchange, alongside Rocket Warrior (already played by Joey) and Beast of Gilfer and Beta the Magnet Warrior (both of which are drawn later).
"Legendary Fisherman (Part 1)"
Duel: Mako Tsunami vs. Joey Wheeler
Episode 68 Error #1 Time: 7:54
In the dub, as Mako Tsunami attacks Joey directly with Flying Fish, Torrential Tribute can be seen in place of Flying Fish on his Duel Disk despite being activated previously.
"Mime Control (Part 3)"
Duel: Yami Yugi vs. Strings (with Marik)
Episode 67 Error #1 Time: 9:10
In the dub, there's a split second where Slifer and Revival Jam are still in their Japanese card designs.
Episode 67 Error #2 Time: 13:04
In the dub, as Strings and Marik draw 3 more times via Card of Safe Return, Strings' Duel Disk shows The Winged Dragon of Ra in place of Slifer the Sky Dragon.
"Mime Control (Part 2)"
Duel: Yami Yugi vs. Strings (with Marik)
Episode 66 Error #1 Time: 16:50
In the dub, as Strings and Marik sarcastically remark sadly on the loss of Yami Yugi's Dark Magician Girl, his Duel Disk has Nightmare's Steelcage in Attack Mode in place of Slifer the Sky Dragon.
"Mime Control (Part 1)"
Duel: Yami Yugi vs. Strings (with Marik)
Episode 65 Error #1 Time: 1:26
In the dub, as Joey celebrates his victory over Weevil Underwood, he looks at his newly obtained Insect Queen, which is still not an Effect Monster.
Episode 65 Error #2 Time: 11:24
In the dub, when Yami Yugi plays Gazelle the King of Mythical Beasts, its graphic shows it with 2100 DEF.
Episode 65 Error #3 Time: ~11:46
In the dub, when Strings and Marik draw Worm Drake, its card is shown as a Level 7 or higher monster when it's later proven a Level 4 monster.
Episode 65 Error #4 Time: 12:01
In the dub, when Strings and Marik play Polymerization, the card shown is De-Fusion.
Episode 65 Error #5 Time: 12:43
In the dub, having just Fusion Summoned Humanoid Worm Drake, their Duel Disk shows the two individual monsters used to Fusion Summon it instead.
Episode 65 Error #6 Time: 19:07
In the dub, as Strings and Marik declare Setting a card, their Duel Disk shows Jam Breeding Machine as a Monster Card in Defense Mode instead of Revival Jam.
"Playing with a Parasite (Part 2)"
Duel: Weevil Underwood vs. Joey Wheeler
Episode 64 Error #1 Time: 7:32
In the dub, when Insect Queen is Summoned, it is depicted as a Normal Monster.
Episode 64 Error #2 Time: 11:04
In the dub, similar to Insect Queen, Cockroach Knight is shown as a Normal Monster when it is Summoned.
Episode 64 Error #3 Time: 11:09
In the dub, despite Weevil no longer having Leghul, it is shown being devoured by Insect Queen a second time.
Episode 64 Error #34 Time: ~12:16
In the dub, while Serenity and Kenta watch Joey's Duel with Weevil Underwood from their hospital bed using Tristan's laptop, Weevil Underwood's score is shown dropping to 0 instead of 3250.
"Playing with a Parasite (Part 1)"
Duel: Weevil Underwood vs. Joey Wheeler
Episode 63 Error #1 Time: ~11:46
In the dub, as Weevil Underwood explains the effect of Skull-Mark Ladybug, the card overlaid as reference is shown as a Normal Monster.
Episode 63 Error #2 Time: 18:30
In the dub, after Weevil Underwood Summons Leghul, its shown with 500 DEF despite its card having only 350 DEF.
"The Master of Magicians (Part 2)"
Duel: Yami Yugi vs. Arkana
Episode 61 Error #1 Time: 17:01
In the dub, when Arkana plays Doll of Demise, its card is shown as a Level 5 monster when it's clearly not.
"The Master of Magicians (Part 1)"
Duel: Yami Yugi vs. Arkana
Episode 60 Error #1 Time: 17:56
In the dub, as Arkana mentally goes through his strategy, the view of his hand becomes a split-screen and displays a sliver of The Winged Dragon of Ra.
Episode 60 Error #2 Time: 18:10
In the dub, just before Yami Yugi plays Card Destruction, his hand also shows The Winged Dragon of Ra in his hand.
Episode 60 Error #3 Time: 18:30
In the dub, having lost his intended advantage over Yami Yugi thanks to Yami Yugi's Card Destruction, Arkana looks at his hand again, and several cards he doesn't use are shown.
"Espa Roba - the ESP Duelist (Part 1)"
Duel: Joey Wheeler vs. Espa Roba
Episode 58 Error #1 Time: 8:10
In both versions, when Espa Roba summons Cyber Raider, its DEF is wrong despite the card itself showing the correct DEF.
Episode 58 Error #2 Time: 8:10
In the dub, after Espa Roba attaks Joey Wheeler directly with Cyber Raider, Giltia the D. Knight can be seen on his Duel Disk even though he has no monsters out due to illegally Summoning Giltia without Tributing.
Episode 58 Error #3 Time: 8:34
In the dub, as Tristan and Serenity view the Duel from Tristan's laptop, Espa Roba can be seen with Battle Warrior on his field despite already attacking directly with Cyber Raider.
"Yugi vs. Rare Hunter (Part 2)"
Duel: Yami Yugi vs. Seeker (aka "Rare Hunter")
Episode 57 Error #1 Time: 2:25
In the dub, as the Rare Hunter views his Deck's next card via his contact lens, it's a duplicate Exodia piece despite the Rare Hunter saying it was the final piece he needed to win.
Episode 57 Error #2 Time: 11:50
In the dub, having basically destroyed Rare Hunter's Exodia cards using Chain Destruction, Yami's Duel Disk shows Giant Soldier of Stone next to Alpha the Magnet Warrior despite controlling Summoned Skull.
"Obelisk the Tormentor"
Duel: Seto Kaiba vs. Duel Robot
Episode 54 Error #1 Time: 9:23
In the dub, Kaiba says he sets 1 card face-down, but his Duel Disk already shows a Set monster despite Kaiba implying it was a Spell or Trap Card.
Episode 54 Error #2 Time: 9:37
In the dub, after Kaiba attacks the Duel Robot's Set monster with his Battle Ox, it's revealed to be Cyber Jar, but with 1000 DEF instead of 900.
"Steppin' Out"
Duel: Yami Yugi vs. Johnny Steps
Episode 53 Error #1 Time: 15:50
In the dub, as Johnny Steps activates Metalmorph, his side of the Dueling platform shows a Fusion Monster with 1800 ATK when it should show Musician King, which has 50 less original ATK.
"Dungeon Dice Monsters (Part 3)"
Duel (with Dice): Yami Yugi vs. Duke Devlin
Episode 48 Error #1 Time: 15:59
In the dub, as Duke Devlin remarks on the current situation he helped put himself in, there's a view of Yami Yugi's Strike Ninja relative to his own Heart Points, but it displays the initials "BN", which stands for Black Ninja, Strike Ninja's Japanese name translation.
"The Wrath of Rebecca"
Duel: Yugi Muto vs. Rebecca Hawkins
Episode 41 Error #1 Time: 15:47
In the dub, as Yugi Muto attacks Rebecca's Set monster with Summoned Skull, Rebecca reveals her Set monster as Millennium Shield as a WIND Effect Monster instead of an EARTH Normal Monster.
"Match of the Millennium: Yugi vs Pegasus (Part 4)"
Duel: Yami Yugi vs. Maximillion Pegasus
Episode 38 Error #1 Time: 4:36
In the dub, when Maximillion Pegasus plays Dark-Eyes Illusionist, its card is a Level 1 monster.
Episode 38 Error #2 Time: 4:57
In the dub, when Maximillion Pegasus plays Dark-Eyes Illusionist, its DEF is 0 when its hologram appears.
"Match of the Millennium: Yugi vs Pegasus (Part 1)"
Duel: Yami Yugi vs. Maximillion Pegasus
Episode 35 Error #1 Time: 19:20
In the dub, having just Summoned Ryu-Ran in Defense Mode, Maximillion Pegasus then proceeds to switch his Red Archery Girl to Defense Mode as well, but Ryu-Ran's card is shown in Attack Mode.
"Best of Friends, Best of Duelists (Part 2)"
Duel: Yami Yugi vs. Joey Wheeler
Episode 34 Error #1 Time: 6:14
In the dub, as Bakura explains to Tea` about both players' strategies, there's a shot of the Dueling Field and Joey's Garoozis is missing.
Episode 34 Error #2 Time: 15:23
In the dub, as Joey places Time Wizard on his side of the Dueling field, Black Skull Dragon can be seen among his cards on the field (as a Fusion Monster with 3200 ATK) when that card had already been destroyed.
"Keith's Machinations (Part 2)"
Duel: Joey Wheeler vs. Bandit Keith (aka "Keith Howard")
Episode 32 Error #1 Time: 5:50
In the dub, as Baby Dragon grows into Thousand Dragon, its ATK and DEF become 2400 and 2500 respectively when Thousand Dragon actually has 2000 DEF.
"Duel Identity (Part 2)"
Duel: Yami Yugi vs. Mai Valentine
Episode 30 Error #1 Time: 1:51
In the dub, as Mai corrects Joey on how he won his Duel with her, there's a shot of her part of the Dueling field with 2 copies of Shadow of Eyes and Harpie Lady, when only 1 of each is actually in play.
Episode 30 Error #1 Time: 13:49
In the dub, as Mai takes her next turn, Celtic Guardian can be seen on Yami's reflected side of the Duel Field when it should be Gaia the Fierce Knight.
"Duel Identity (Part 1"
Duel: Yami Yugi vs. Mai Valentine
Episode 29 Error #1 Time: 9:14
In the dub, when Yami Yugi draws Summoned Skull, Mai's side of the Duel Field can be seen, which includes a copy of Rose Whip, which she'd play later in the Duel.
Episode 29 Error #2 Time: 9:37
In the dub, when Yami Yugi plays Summoned Skull, the monster's ATK and DEF graphic has it with 2300 DEF instead of 1200.
Episode 29 Error #3 Time: 14:51
In the dub, when Mai equips Rose Whip to her Harpie Lady, its ATK is shown at 2100 instead of 1800 (1300 original ATK with 500 more ATK via Cyber Shield).
"Champion vs. Creator (Part 2)"
Duel: Seto Kaiba vs. Maximillion Pegasus
Episode 27 Error #1 Time: ~11:22
In the dub, as Kaiba activates Negate Attack in response to Blue-Eyes Toon Dragon attacking, you can briefly see Negate Attack in its original layout from the Japanese episode for a single frame (before Kaiba appears on the right).
Episode 27 Error #2 Time: ~11:23
In the dub, in response to Blue-Eyes Toon Dragon's attack, Kaiba activates Negate Attack, but calls it a Spell Card even though it's a Trap Card in the dub.
"Champion vs. Creator (Part 1)"
Duel: Seto Kaiba vs. Maximillion Pegasus
Episode 26 Error #1 Time: 17:133
In the dub, as Kaiba mentally states his strategy, Saggi the Dark Clown has 900 ATK when Summoned during Kaiba's mental planning.
"Double Trouble Duel (Part 2)"
Duel: Yami Yugi and Joey Wheeler vs. Para and Dox
Episode 20 Error #1 Time: ~11:22
In the dub, as Dox gloats about his set Dungeon Worm, his Labyrinth Tank card next to it still has the Japanese card format.
"Evil Spirit of the Ring"
Duel: Yami Yugi vs.Yami Bakura
Episode 13 Error #1 Time: 16:18
In the dub, as Tea` unwittingly activates her card's effect, she's standing on Dark Magician's card instead of the actual card she's supposed to be standing on (Magician of Faith).
"Give Up the Ghost"
Duel: Yami Yugi vs. the Seto Kaiba's "ghost"
Episode 10 Error #1 Time: 4:10
In the dub, despite Kaiba's computer stating Yugi has no cards in play, this isn't the case for the graphic showing the Duel Field.
"The Ultimate Great Moth"
Duel: Yami Yugi vs.Weevil Underwood
Episode 5 Error #1 Time: 13:29
In the dub, as Weevil mentally reacts to the difference in ATK between his Great Moth and Yami's Curse of Dragon, Great Moth's DEF is incorrectly shown as 2300.
"Into the Hornet's Nest"
Duel: Yami Yugi vs.Weevil Underwood
Episode 4 Error #1 Time: 15:01
In the dub, when Weevil Underwood shows his Hercules Beetle card, it's a WIND monster with 1200 ATK instead of an EARTH monster with 1500 ATK.
Episode 4 Error #2 Time: 19:19
In the dub, as Weevil declares an attack on Yami Yugi's Set Dark Magician, his field shows Saggi the Dark Clown, which isn't even remotely an Insect-Type monster, unlike Kamakiriman, which is the Japanese version's card.
"Heart of the Cards"
Duels: Yugi Muto vs. Joey Wheeler and Yami Yugi vs. Seto Kaiba
Episode 1 Error #1 Time: 2:26
In the dub, when Yugi Muto plays Blackland Fire Dragon, the card's Attribute is missing the symbol for DARK.
Episode 1 Error #2 Time: 11:57
In the dub, as Kaiba equips his Saggi the Dark Clown with Negative Energy Generator, the card is still in the Japanese card format.
Episode 1 Error #3 Time: 15:32
In the dub, as Yugi inspects his hand, he has multiple pieces of Exodia, including the Left Arm, but he then draws that card next turn.