Maximillion J. Pegasus. He uses the invincible 'Toon' deck from the comics, and it is said that 'Toon' monsters can evade attacks. He also uses 'Comic Hand' to steal opponent's monsters and turn them into Toons. Ace Card: "Thousand-Eyes Restrict" [Level 1 / DARK / Spellcaster / Fusion / Effect] Atk 0 / Def 0 "Relinquished" + "Thousand-Eyes Idol" ①: Other monsters on the field cannot attack or change their battle positions. ②: Once per turn, you can target 1 monster your opponent controls; equip that target to this card (max. 1). ③: This card's ATK/DEF become equal to that of the equipped monster. If this card would be destroyed by battle, destroy the equipped monster instead.

Yugi's rival who is obsessed with the 'Blue-Eyes White Dragon.' Only three copies of the Blue-Eyes White Dragon exist in the world, and he owns all of them. Though cold-hearted, he is not evil by nature, as shown by how he cares for his younger brother Mokuba. Ace Card: "Blue-Eyes White Dragon" [Level 8 / LIGHT / Dragon / Normal] Atk 3000 / Def 2500 No effect

Yugi's friend and a duelist who uses Warrior-type monsters and cards that rely on luck. A staggering 30 out of the 40 cards in his deck are monster cards. While Flame Swordsman is his ace, the Thousand Dragon—summoned through the combo of Baby Dragon and Time Wizard—is his most powerful. He is a bit of a klutz and a mediocre duelist, leading Kaiba to call him a 'third-rate duelist.' Ace Card: "Flame Swordsman" [Level 5 / FIRE / Warrior / Fusion] Atk 1800 / Def 1600 "Flame Manipulator" + "Masaki the Legendary Swordsman" No effect "Thousand Dragon" [Level 7 / WIND / Dragon / Fusion] Atk 2400 / Def 2000 "Baby Dragon" + "Time Wizard" No effect

The national champion who uses a deck composed of Insect-type monsters. However, he has a despicable personality and threw Yugi's Exodia cards into the ocean. He is willing to do anything for victory, even sneaking cards into other people's decks. Ace Card: "Perfectly Ultimate Great Moth" [Level 8 / EARTH / Insect / Special Summon / Effect] Atk 2600 / Def 2500 Cannot be Normal Summoned/Set. Must be Special Summoned by Tributing 1 "Petit Moth" on the 6th turn after it was equipped with "Cocoon of Evolution."

A duelist with formidable gaming skills and the alter ego of Yugi Muto. He can switch places with Yugi Muto when the Millennium Puzzle glows. Ace Card: "Dark Magician" [Level 7 / DARK / Spellcaster / Normal] Atk 2500 / Def 2100 No effect "Summoned Skull" [Level 6 / DARK / Fiend / Normal] Atk 2500 / Def 1200 No effect

The original personality and partner of Yami Yugi. He is usually the one present, but he switches with Yami Yugi during duels. Surprisingly, he is also capable of dueling, though he doesn't seem to use his own deck.

A duelist who uses a Dinosaur-type deck and often hangs around Weevil. He is said to be the runner-up of the national tournament after losing to Weevil. He covets Joey's Time Wizard. He rarely uses Spell cards and tends to rely solely on the attack power of his Dinosaurs. Ace Card: "Red-Eyes Black Dragon" [Level 7 / DARK / Dragon / Normal] Atk 2400 / Def 2000 No effect

A duelist who fights using Zombie-types and 'Call of the Haunted,' though he is actually quite a coward. He is a subordinate of Bandit Keith. Even 'Call of the Haunted' was given to him by Keith. Ace Card: "Pumpking the King of Ghosts" [Level 6 / DARK / Zombie / Effect] Atk 1800 / Def 2000 ①: While "Castle of Dark Illusions" is on the field, this card gains 100 ATK/DEF. ②: If "Castle of Dark Illusions" is on the field, during your Standby Phase (until your 4th Standby Phase after activation): This card gains 100 ATK/DEF as long as "Castle of Dark Illusions" remains on the field.

He is not an official participant but snuck into the tournament. He commits despicable acts, such as stealing Joey's entry card. Ace Card: "Barrel Dragon" [Level 7 / DARK / Machine / Effect] Atk 2600 / Def 2200 ①: Once per turn, you can toss a coin 3 times and destroy 1 monster your opponent controls if at least 2 of the results are Heads.

Yugi's childhood friend. She has a kind personality and harbors a secret crush on Yugi.