Sacred Guardians





The Sacred Guardians are six priests that guarded Pharaoh Atem 3,000 years ago, in the Dawn of the Duel arc. Each of them holds a Millennium Item. They are the six members of Pharaoh Atem's sacred court. They ensure the safety of Pharaoh Atem at all times. They were chosen by the Millennium Items themselves. Each one destined to wield its power in the name of the Pharaoh.

Shimon

 * Main article: Shimon Muran

Aknadin

 * Main article: Aknadin

Mahad

 * Main article: Mahad

Seto

 * Main article: Priest Seto

Isis


Isis 「アイシス, Aishisu」 is one of the six priests that guarded Pharaoh Atem 3,000 (5,000 in the dub) years ago. She wields the Millennium Necklace. It is strongly implied that Ishizu Ishtar is the reincarnation of her because of the similar appearance, and the fact that Ishizu Ishtar notes a sharp pain in her chest when Mahad comes forth to fight during Atem's ceremonial battle. In the manga, she survives and served under Pharaoh Seto. She seemed to have a close relationship with Mahad. She is voiced by Karen Neill in the dubbed version.

Monster Spirits:
 * Spiria
 * Winged Dragon, Guardian of the Fortress
 * Mystical Elf

Karim


Karim 「カリム, Karimu, from Arabic كريم Kareem」 in the manga and Japanese anime, is one of the six priests that guarded Pharaoh Atem 3,000 years ago. He wields the Millennium Scale. It is a common theory that the first holder of the Millennium Scale was his father, as they look extremely similar. His Scales are held by Shadi throughout the series. In a weakened state, he sacrifices what's left of his lifeforce to Shada so he (Shada) can protect the Pharaoh. He was by far one of the most loyal and dedicated of the court. He returned from the Shadow Realm when Zorc was defeated. He was also not afraid to confront Seto about his abuse of his friend's monsters in the practice Duel, as seen in the manga.

He is voiced by Marc Diraison in the English dub.

Monster Spirits:
 * Bastet
 * Curse of Dragon

Shada
Shada 「シャダ, Shada」 is one of the six priests that guarded Pharaoh Atem 3,000 years ago. He wields the Millennium Key. He dies after pushing Atem out of the way of a lightning bolt caused by the presence of Zorc Necrophades. He is voiced by Michael Alston Baley in the English dub.

Another version of Shadi's past life, Sadin, also appears as a guardian of the Valley of the Kings in Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories. Here, his appearance is closer to Shadi's, although he has a beard and moustache.

Monster Spirits:
 * Zelua
 * Two-Headed Jackal Warrior