Joey Wheeler (Duel Links)

Joey Wheeler is a character in Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links. This is a video game depiction of Joey Wheeler, a character from the Yu-Gi-Oh! anime.

He only appears in-game after the player reaches Stage 3.

Description
"The Duelist Joey Wheeler isn't afraid to face danger to help his friends, especially for his best bud Yugi. Always ready to take a chance, his cards often rely on luck. However, his go-to monster is the reliable "Red-Eyes B. Dragon.""

After the player advances to Stage 3, they will encounter Joey for the first time, making an unexpected arrival through the Gate. He is apparently taken off guard by the unexpected transportation, and threatens to pummel someone's processors if he gets transported like that again. Upon recovering, he notes that Duel World looks similar to Domino City, and that he'll feel right at home as he tries to become the Duel World King. He declares that all other Duelists should watch out, since "Joey Wheeler is comin'!" before commenting that Kaiba neglected to send him a personal invite, and that he'll show him for it.

When the player challenges Joey to a Duel for the first time, he notes that the player can't get to the next Stage unless they beat him first. He then prompts the player to show him their skills, followed by his declaration of "Step right up so I can knock ya down!" which he privately enjoys, thinking his 'trash talk' sent shivers down the player's spine.

Upon Joey's first defeat, he is briefly surprised, but quickly recovers by stating that he's not giving up on his dream of becoming the Duel World King, since he's never surrendered before and won't surrender now. He then tells the player that when he Duels, he always gives it his all, with his "Red-Eyes B. Dragon" fighting by his side. After this dialogue, the player unlocks him as a playable character, along with his Deck.

Level 4
Currently unknown.

Trivia

 * When Joey Wheeler activates "Polymerization" or "Shield & Sword", a unique audio file of his will play, narrating his action in that instance (but only additionally describing the card's effect for "Shield & Sword").


 * The inclusion of "Hinotama" in Joey's Decks (as an opponent) is a possible reference to when he was under Yami Marik's influence, with his Deck supplemented with effect damage-inflicting cards.