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| kanji = 最強！ サイバーエンド・ドラゴン |
| kanji = 最強！ サイバーエンド・ドラゴン |
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+ | | ruby japanese = {{Ruby|最強|さいきょう}}！ サイバーエンド・ドラゴン |
| romaji = Saikyō! Saibā Endo Doragon |
| romaji = Saikyō! Saibā Endo Doragon |
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| japanese translated = The Strongest! Cyber End Dragon |
| japanese translated = The Strongest! Cyber End Dragon |
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| director = [[Toshihiro Ishikawa]] |
| director = [[Toshihiro Ishikawa]] |
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| storyboard artist = [[Hidekazu Shimamura]] |
| storyboard artist = [[Hidekazu Shimamura]] |
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+ | | animation director = [[Yoshida Hide]] |
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'''"For the Sake of Syrus"''', known as '''"The Strongest! Cyber End Dragon"''' in the Japanese version, is the eighth episode of the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX]]'' anime. It first aired in Japan on November 24, 2004 and in the United States on October 20, 2005. |
'''"For the Sake of Syrus"''', known as '''"The Strongest! Cyber End Dragon"''' in the Japanese version, is the eighth episode of the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX]]'' anime. It first aired in Japan on November 24, 2004 and in the United States on October 20, 2005. |
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| − | {{Episode summary|In order to help [[Syrus Truesdale]] overcome his mental block about using "[[Power Bond]]", [[Jaden Yuki]] Duels Syrus' older brother [[Zane Truesdale|Zane]], widely known as the best Duelist at [[Duel Academy]].}} |
+ | {{Episode summary|In order to help [[Syrus Truesdale]] overcome his mental block about using "[[Power Bond (anime)|Power Bond]]", [[Jaden Yuki]] Duels Syrus' older brother [[Zane Truesdale|Zane]], widely known as the best Duelist at [[Duel Academy]].}} |
==Summary== |
==Summary== |
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| − | [[Jaden Yuki]] |
+ | [[Jaden Yuki]] was attempting to find a way to duel [[Zane Truesdale]]. He first attempted to go through official channels and submitted a "Duel request" form. [[Vellian Crowler|Dr. Crowler]] denied him and ripped the form in half, stating that someone like Zane wouldn't have time to duel a "Slifer slacker" (drop-out boy in the Japanese version). [[Syrus Truesdale]] was in their room, staring at his "[[Power Bond (anime)|Power Bond]]" card, and thinking of the many ways he could cause Jaden to lose during their upcoming Tag Duel and get them both expelled. He imagined his brother Zane as one of the Duelists chosen by Crowler to duel them, the other partially obscured from view. |
| − | Jaden |
+ | Jaden encountered [[Chumley Huffington]] sitting in a tree, rebuilding his Deck. He appeared to decide that he cannot remove "[[Des Koala (anime)|Des Koala]]" from it at this time. He fell from the tree, and Jaden revealed he wants to duel Zane. In the English version, Chumley suggested they have a "pick-up Duel" with the cards he had dropped, and Jaden decided he'll have one with Zane. What a "pick-up Duel" entails is never specified. In the Japanese version, Jaden simply said he's in a hurry and ran off towards the [[Obelisk Blue]] dorm. Upon arriving there, Jaden was kicked out by two Obelisk Blue students. |
| − | Jaden |
+ | Jaden went back to his dorm, and finds a note from Syrus, which states he's leaving the Academy for good. Guided by [[Winged Kuriboh (character)|the spirit]] of "[[Winged Kuriboh (anime)|Winged Kuriboh]]" Jaden arrived down by the water, where Syrus was attempting to row away in a makeshift raft. Elsewhere, by the lighthouse, [[Alexis Rhodes]] met with Zane. He asks if she's heard any news of [[Atticus Rhodes|her brother]], and Alexis responded in the negative. Alexis informed Zane of Syrus' current problems, and they heared Syrus himself struggling with his raft, so they head in that direction. Jaden got to the raft, but Syrus fell in the water, forgetting he can't swim. Chumley ran out to save them, but it turns out the raft was in shallow water. |
| − | Zane and Alexis |
+ | Zane and Alexis arrived, and the former asks Syrus if he's giving up. Syrus didn't respond, and Jaden challenged Zane to a Duel. Zane accepted the challenge, but is disrespectful in the English version saying "it's been a while since I went slumming". The Duel begins and Jaden appears to gain an early advantage. reducing Zane to 1600 [[LP]]. Unfazed by this, Zane continued and eventually summoned "[[Cyber End Dragon (anime)|Cyber End Dragon]]" with "Power Bond", defeating Jaden. Zane complemented Jaden on his dueling skills. Seeing the Duel is enough to shake Syrus out of his current state, and he agreed to be Jaden's partner in the Tag Duel. Jaden offered to help Syrus work on his Deck when they got back to their room. |
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==Featured Duels== |
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<u>'''Turn 1: Jaden'''</u><br /> |
<u>'''Turn 1: Jaden'''</u><br /> |
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| − | [[Jaden Yuki|Jaden]] [[ |
+ | [[Jaden Yuki|Jaden]] [[Draw a card|draws]] "[[Elemental Hero Avian (anime)|Elemental HERO Avian]]" and subsequently [[Normal Summon]]s it (1000/1000) in [[Attack Position]]. He then [[Set]]s a card. |
<u>'''Turn 2: Zane'''</u><br /> |
<u>'''Turn 2: Zane'''</u><br /> |
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| ⚫ | [[Zane Truesdale|Zane]] draws "[[Cyber Dragon (anime)|Cyber Dragon]]". Since Jaden [[control]]s a [[Monster Card|monster]] and Zane does not, Zane [[Special Summon]]s "Cyber Dragon" (2100/1600) from his hand in Attack Position. He then [[activate]]s "[[Mystical Space Typhoon (anime)|Mystical Space Typhoon]]" to [[destroy]] Jaden's Set card. "Cyber Dragon" [[attack]]s and destroys "Avian" (Jaden: 4000 → 2900 LP). Zane then activates "[[Different Dimension Capsule (anime)|Different Dimension Capsule]]" to [[Banish|remove]] a card in his [[Main Deck|Deck]] from play for two [[turn]]s. If "Different Dimension Capsule" is still [[face-up]] on the [[field]] in two turns, Zane can destroy it and [[Add a card|add]] the removed card to his [[hand]]. |
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| − | As his opponent [[control]]s a [[Monster Card|monster]]s and he does not, [[Zane Truesdale|Zane]] Normal Summons "[[Cyber Dragon]]" |
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<u>'''Turn 3: Jaden'''</u><br /> |
<u>'''Turn 3: Jaden'''</u><br /> |
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| − | + | Jaden draws "[[Polymerization (anime)|Polymerization]]" and subsequently activates it to [[Fusion Material|fuse]] "[[Elemental Hero Sparkman (anime)|Elemental HERO Sparkman]]" and "[[Elemental Hero Clayman (anime)|Elemental HERO Clayman]]" to [[Fusion Summon]] "[[Elemental Hero Thunder Giant (anime)|Elemental HERO Thunder Giant]]" (2400/1500) in Attack Position. Since "Thunder Giant" was Fusion Summoned, its [[Card effect|effect]] activates, allowing Jaden to destroy "Cyber Dragon". "Thunder Giant" attacks [[direct attack|directly]] (Zane: 4000 → 1600 LP). Jaden then Sets a card. |
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<u>'''Turn 4: Zane'''</u><br /> |
<u>'''Turn 4: Zane'''</u><br /> |
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| − | + | Zane draws "Cyber Dragon". Since Jaden controls a monster and he does not, Zane Special Summons "Cyber Dragon" (2100/1600) from his hand in Attack Position. He then activates "[[Monster Reborn (anime)|Monster Reborn]]" to [[Special Summon]] "Cyber Dragon" (2100/1600) from his [[Graveyard]] in Attack Position. Zane then activates "Polymerization" to fuse his two "Cyber Dragons" to Fusion Summon "[[Cyber Twin Dragon (anime)|Cyber Twin Dragon]]" (2800/2100) in Attack Position. Due to this card's effect, it can attack twice during each [[Battle Phase]]. |
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| + | "Cyber Twin Dragon" attacks "Thunder Giant", but Jaden activates his [[face-down]] "[[A Hero Emerges (anime)|A Hero Emerges]]" to force Zane to choose a card from Jaden's hand. If it's a [[Monster Card|monster]], he can Special Summon it. As Jaden has only one card in his hand, Zane is forced to choose it and Jaden reveals it to be "[[Wroughtweiler (anime)|Wroughtweiler]]", so Jaden Special Summons it (800/1200) in [[Defense Position]]. A [[replay]] occurs and Zane uses "Cyber Twin Dragon" to attack and destroy "Thunder Giant" (Jaden: 2900 → 2500 LP). "Cyber Twin Dragon" then attacks and destroys "Wroughtweiler". Since "Wroughtweiler" was destroyed, its effect activates, letting Jaden add "Clayman" and "Polymerization" from his Graveyard to his hand. |
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<u>'''Turn 5: Jaden'''</u><br /> |
<u>'''Turn 5: Jaden'''</u><br /> |
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| − | Jaden |
+ | Jaden draws "[[Elemental Hero Bubbleman|Elemental Hero Bubbleman]]" and subsequently Normal Summons it (800/1200) in Attack Position. Since Jaden summoned "Bubbleman" while he had no other cards on his side of the field, the second effect of "Bubbleman" activates, allowing Jaden to draw two cards ("[[Transcendent Wings (anime)|Transcendent Wings]]" and "[[Winged Kuriboh (anime)|Winged Kuriboh]]"). Jaden then activates "Polymerization" to fuse "Bubbleman" and "Clayman" to Fusion Summon "[[Elemental Hero Mudballman (anime)|Elemental HERO Mudballman]]" (1900/3000) in Defense Position. Jaden intends to Summon "Winged Kuriboh" on his next turn so that he could activate "Transcendent Wings" when Zane attacks, which will let him Special Summon his "[[Winged Kuriboh LV10 (anime)|Winged Kuriboh LV10]]". |
<u>'''Turn 6: Zane'''</u><br /> |
<u>'''Turn 6: Zane'''</u><br /> |
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| − | + | Zane draws. On Zane's [[Standby Phase]], the card Zane removed from play via "Different Dimension Capsule" is added to his hand and "Different Dimension Capsule" is destroyed. Zane then activates "[[De-Fusion (anime)|De-Fusion]]" to [[return]] "Cyber Twin Dragon" to the [[Extra Deck|Fusion Deck]] and Special Summon his two "Cyber Dragons" from his Graveyard (2100/1600 each) in Attack Position. |
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| + | He then activates "[[Power Bond (anime)|Power Bond]]" to fuse his two "Cyber Dragons" and a third "Cyber Dragon" in his hand to Fusion Summon "[[Cyber End Dragon (anime)|Cyber End Dragon]]" (4000/2800) in Attack Position. Due to the effect of "Power Bond", the [[Original ATK and DEF|original ATK]] of "Cyber End Dragon" is doubled ("Cyber End Dragon": 4000 → 8000 ATK), but Zane will take [[effect damage|damage]] equal to the original ATK of "Cyber End Dragon" during his [[End Phase]]. "Cyber End Dragon" attacks and destroys "Mudballman". "Cyber End Dragon" then inflicts [[piercing]] damage (Jaden: 2500 → 0 LP). |
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===Jaden Yuki and Syrus Truesdale vs. Zane Truesdale and an unknown opponent=== |
===Jaden Yuki and Syrus Truesdale vs. Zane Truesdale and an unknown opponent=== |
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| − | Duel already in progress. Syrus |
+ | Duel already in progress. Syrus [[control]]s "[[Patroid]]" (1200/1200), while Jaden has 2000 [[LP]]. |
<u>'''Turn ?: Unknown Opponent'''</u><br /> |
<u>'''Turn ?: Unknown Opponent'''</u><br /> |
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| − | The opponent plays an unknown Spell Card to take control of "Patroid". "Patroid" |
+ | The opponent plays an unknown [[Spell Card]] to take control of "Patroid". "Patroid" [[attack]]s Jaden [[Direct attack|directly]] (Jaden: 2000 → 0 LP)<ref group=Notes name=lifepoints>It is unknown how the direct attack of "Patroid"could have wiped out the remainder of Jaden's LP as he had 2000 LP and the ATK of "Patroid" is 1200.</ref>. |
| − | The rest of the Duel is not shown as Syrus stops thinking about what will happen if Zane turns out to be one of the opponent he faces in the Tag Duel. |
+ | The rest of the Duel is not shown, as Syrus stops thinking about what will happen if Zane turns out to be one of the opponent he faces in the Tag Duel. |
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| + | == Trivia == |
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| + | * Jaden would have beat Zane had he been able to use "Winged Kuriboh" in combination with "Transcendent Wings". |
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| + | ==Differences in adaptations== |
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| + | The obscured Tag Duelist who speaks in Syrus' fantasy early in the episode bears a partial resemblance to [[Tristan Taylor]] (particularly his hairstyle). This similarity was picked up on in the English version, and [[Greg Abbey]] was cast in the role, whereas the Japanese version used an unrelated actor. |
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==Featured cards== |
==Featured cards== |
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| − | The following cards appeared in this episode. Cards in italics debuted here. |
+ | The following cards appeared in this episode. Cards in italics debuted here. |
{{Decklist|Jaden Yuki |
{{Decklist|Jaden Yuki |
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|normal monsters = |
|normal monsters = |
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| − | * [[Elemental |
+ | * [[Elemental Hero Avian (anime)|Elemental HERO Avian]] |
| − | * [[Elemental |
+ | * [[Elemental Hero Clayman (anime)|Elemental HERO Clayman]] |
| − | * [[Elemental |
+ | * [[Elemental Hero Sparkman (anime)|Elemental HERO Sparkman]] |
| − | |effect monsters = |
+ | |effect monsters = |
| − | * [[Elemental |
+ | * [[Elemental Hero Bubbleman (anime)|Elemental HERO Bubbleman]] |
| − | * [[Winged Kuriboh]] |
+ | * [[Winged Kuriboh (anime)|Winged Kuriboh]] |
| − | * ''[[Wroughtweiler]]'' |
+ | * ''[[Wroughtweiler (anime)|Wroughtweiler]]'' |
|fusion monsters = |
|fusion monsters = |
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| − | * ''[[Elemental |
+ | * ''[[Elemental Hero Mudballman (anime)|Elemental HERO Mudballman]]'' |
| − | * [[Elemental |
+ | * [[Elemental Hero Thunder Giant (anime)|Elemental HERO Thunder Giant]] |
|spells = |
|spells = |
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| − | * [[Polymerization]] |
+ | * [[Polymerization (anime)|Polymerization]] |
| − | * [[Transcendent Wings]] |
+ | * [[Transcendent Wings (anime)|Transcendent Wings]] |
|traps = |
|traps = |
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| − | * [[A Hero Emerges]] |
+ | * [[A Hero Emerges (anime)|A Hero Emerges]] |
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{{Decklist|Zane Truesdale |
{{Decklist|Zane Truesdale |
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|effect monsters = |
|effect monsters = |
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| − | * ''[[Cyber Dragon]]'' x3 |
+ | * ''[[Cyber Dragon (anime)|Cyber Dragon]]'' x3 |
| − | |fusion monsters = |
+ | |fusion monsters = |
| − | * ''[[Cyber End Dragon]]'' |
+ | * ''[[Cyber End Dragon (anime)|Cyber End Dragon]]'' |
| − | * ''[[Cyber Twin Dragon]]'' |
+ | * ''[[Cyber Twin Dragon (anime)|Cyber Twin Dragon]]'' |
|spells = |
|spells = |
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| − | * [[De-Fusion]] |
+ | * [[De-Fusion (anime)|De-Fusion]] |
| − | * ''[[Different Dimension Capsule]]'' |
+ | * ''[[Different Dimension Capsule (anime)|Different Dimension Capsule]]'' |
| − | * [[Monster Reborn]] |
+ | * [[Monster Reborn (anime)|Monster Reborn]] |
| − | * [[Mystical Space Typhoon]] |
+ | * [[Mystical Space Typhoon (anime)|Mystical Space Typhoon]] |
| − | * [[Polymerization]] |
+ | * [[Polymerization (anime)|Polymerization]] |
| − | * [[Power Bond]] |
+ | * [[Power Bond (anime)|Power Bond]] |
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{{Decklist|Chumley Huffington |
{{Decklist|Chumley Huffington |
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|normal monsters = |
|normal monsters = |
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| − | * ''[[Big Koala]]'' x3 |
+ | * ''[[Big Koala (anime)|Big Koala]]'' x3 |
| − | |effect monsters = |
+ | |effect monsters = |
| − | * ''[[Des Koala]] |
+ | * ''[[Des Koala (anime)|Des Koala]]'' |
| + | |union monsters = |
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| − | * ''[[Second Goblin]]'' |
+ | * ''[[Second Goblin (anime)|Second Goblin]]'' |
|spells = |
|spells = |
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| − | * [[De-Fusion]] |
+ | * [[De-Fusion (anime)|De-Fusion]] |
* ''[[Koala March]]'' |
* ''[[Koala March]]'' |
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| − | * [[Polymerization]] |
+ | * [[Polymerization (anime)|Polymerization]] |
| − | * [[Pot of Greed]] |
+ | * [[Pot of Greed (anime)|Pot of Greed]] |
| − | * [[Scapegoat]] |
+ | * [[Scapegoat (anime)|Scapegoat]] |
| − | * [[Silent Doom]] |
+ | * [[Silent Doom (later anime)|Silent Doom]] |
| − | * ''[[Wild Nature's Release]]'' |
+ | * ''[[Wild Nature's Release (anime)|Wild Nature's Release]]'' |
|traps = |
|traps = |
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| − | * ''[[Destruction Punch]]'' |
+ | * ''[[Destruction Punch (anime)|Destruction Punch]]'' |
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| − | <br /> |
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| + | {{Decklist|Syrus Truesdale |
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| + | |spells = |
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| + | * [[Power Bond (anime)|Power Bond]] |
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| + | }} |
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{{Decklist|Flashbacks and dreams |
{{Decklist|Flashbacks and dreams |
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|effect monsters = |
|effect monsters = |
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| − | * [[Gyroid]] |
+ | * [[Gyroid (anime)|Gyroid]] |
| − | * [[Patroid]] |
+ | * [[Patroid (anime)|Patroid]] |
| − | * [[Steamroid]] |
+ | * [[Steamroid (anime)|Steamroid]] |
| + | * [[Winged Kuriboh LV10 (anime)|Winged Kuriboh LV10]] |
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|fusion monsters = |
|fusion monsters = |
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| − | * [[VWXYZ-Dragon Catapult Cannon]] |
+ | * [[VWXYZ-Dragon Catapult Cannon (anime)|VWXYZ-Dragon Catapult Cannon]] |
|spells = |
|spells = |
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| − | * [[Limiter Removal]] |
+ | * [[Limiter Removal (anime)|Limiter Removal]] |
| − | * [[Power Bond]] |
+ | * [[Power Bond (anime)|Power Bond]] |
| − | * [[Shield Crush]] |
+ | * [[Shield Crush (anime)|Shield Crush]] |
| − | * [[Weapon Change]] |
+ | * [[Weapon Change (anime)|Weapon Change]] |
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| + | ==Differences from the dub== |
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| ⚫ | *In the English version, numerous references are made to the difference between "playing a card" and "using a card": the theme of playing a card, and using a card is used widely in the English version. During the opening, the words 'Come on, you've gotta play your cards right!' is used, and frequently in a pinch Jaden will comment, 'I guess... I've just gotta play my cards right!' before drawing a card. Due to these examples, one can make the belief that the difference between playing a card and using a card are in the Duelist's ability to use his/her cards properly; Playing a card is considered to be using a card only when the Duelist knows its effect and is convinced that using that particular card is at the right timing, while 'using a card' is considered simply using a card when not knowing its purpose in the Duel or planning ahead. This example is well shown when Syrus 'uses' Power Bond during the Duel in the flashback, before Zane arrives to show him that he would have lost, but later Syrus will 'play' his card right in the Tag Duel to come. These terms are not used in the Japanese versions, but knowing when to play a card and when not to is still discussed. |
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| + | ==Notes== |
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| + | <references group=Notes/> |
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{{Yu-Gi-Oh! GX episodes/season 1}} |
{{Yu-Gi-Oh! GX episodes/season 1}} |
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Revision as of 11:11, 5 August 2020
"For the Sake of Syrus", known as "The Strongest! Cyber End Dragon" in the Japanese version, is the eighth episode of the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX anime. It first aired in Japan on November 24, 2004 and in the United States on October 20, 2005.
In order to help Syrus Truesdale overcome his mental block about using "Power Bond", Jaden Yuki Duels Syrus' older brother Zane, widely known as the best Duelist at Duel Academy.
Summary
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Jaden Yuki was attempting to find a way to duel Zane Truesdale. He first attempted to go through official channels and submitted a "Duel request" form. Dr. Crowler denied him and ripped the form in half, stating that someone like Zane wouldn't have time to duel a "Slifer slacker" (drop-out boy in the Japanese version). Syrus Truesdale was in their room, staring at his "Power Bond" card, and thinking of the many ways he could cause Jaden to lose during their upcoming Tag Duel and get them both expelled. He imagined his brother Zane as one of the Duelists chosen by Crowler to duel them, the other partially obscured from view.
Jaden encountered Chumley Huffington sitting in a tree, rebuilding his Deck. He appeared to decide that he cannot remove "Des Koala" from it at this time. He fell from the tree, and Jaden revealed he wants to duel Zane. In the English version, Chumley suggested they have a "pick-up Duel" with the cards he had dropped, and Jaden decided he'll have one with Zane. What a "pick-up Duel" entails is never specified. In the Japanese version, Jaden simply said he's in a hurry and ran off towards the Obelisk Blue dorm. Upon arriving there, Jaden was kicked out by two Obelisk Blue students.
Jaden went back to his dorm, and finds a note from Syrus, which states he's leaving the Academy for good. Guided by the spirit of "Winged Kuriboh" Jaden arrived down by the water, where Syrus was attempting to row away in a makeshift raft. Elsewhere, by the lighthouse, Alexis Rhodes met with Zane. He asks if she's heard any news of her brother, and Alexis responded in the negative. Alexis informed Zane of Syrus' current problems, and they heared Syrus himself struggling with his raft, so they head in that direction. Jaden got to the raft, but Syrus fell in the water, forgetting he can't swim. Chumley ran out to save them, but it turns out the raft was in shallow water.
Zane and Alexis arrived, and the former asks Syrus if he's giving up. Syrus didn't respond, and Jaden challenged Zane to a Duel. Zane accepted the challenge, but is disrespectful in the English version saying "it's been a while since I went slumming". The Duel begins and Jaden appears to gain an early advantage. reducing Zane to 1600 LP. Unfazed by this, Zane continued and eventually summoned "Cyber End Dragon" with "Power Bond", defeating Jaden. Zane complemented Jaden on his dueling skills. Seeing the Duel is enough to shake Syrus out of his current state, and he agreed to be Jaden's partner in the Tag Duel. Jaden offered to help Syrus work on his Deck when they got back to their room.
Featured Duels
Jaden Yuki vs. Zane Truesdale
 | This Duel uses Yu-Gi-Oh! GX anime gameplay. Rules and card effects may differ from that of the TCG/OCG. See the individual card articles for more information. |
Turn 1: Jaden
Jaden draws "Elemental HERO Avian" and subsequently Normal Summons it (1000/1000) in Attack Position. He then Sets a card.
Turn 2: Zane
Zane draws "Cyber Dragon". Since Jaden controls a monster and Zane does not, Zane Special Summons "Cyber Dragon" (2100/1600) from his hand in Attack Position. He then activates "Mystical Space Typhoon" to destroy Jaden's Set card. "Cyber Dragon" attacks and destroys "Avian" (Jaden: 4000 → 2900 LP). Zane then activates "Different Dimension Capsule" to remove a card in his Deck from play for two turns. If "Different Dimension Capsule" is still face-up on the field in two turns, Zane can destroy it and add the removed card to his hand.
Turn 3: Jaden
Jaden draws "Polymerization" and subsequently activates it to fuse "Elemental HERO Sparkman" and "Elemental HERO Clayman" to Fusion Summon "Elemental HERO Thunder Giant" (2400/1500) in Attack Position. Since "Thunder Giant" was Fusion Summoned, its effect activates, allowing Jaden to destroy "Cyber Dragon". "Thunder Giant" attacks directly (Zane: 4000 → 1600 LP). Jaden then Sets a card.
Turn 4: Zane
Zane draws "Cyber Dragon". Since Jaden controls a monster and he does not, Zane Special Summons "Cyber Dragon" (2100/1600) from his hand in Attack Position. He then activates "Monster Reborn" to Special Summon "Cyber Dragon" (2100/1600) from his Graveyard in Attack Position. Zane then activates "Polymerization" to fuse his two "Cyber Dragons" to Fusion Summon "Cyber Twin Dragon" (2800/2100) in Attack Position. Due to this card's effect, it can attack twice during each Battle Phase.
"Cyber Twin Dragon" attacks "Thunder Giant", but Jaden activates his face-down "A Hero Emerges" to force Zane to choose a card from Jaden's hand. If it's a monster, he can Special Summon it. As Jaden has only one card in his hand, Zane is forced to choose it and Jaden reveals it to be "Wroughtweiler", so Jaden Special Summons it (800/1200) in Defense Position. A replay occurs and Zane uses "Cyber Twin Dragon" to attack and destroy "Thunder Giant" (Jaden: 2900 → 2500 LP). "Cyber Twin Dragon" then attacks and destroys "Wroughtweiler". Since "Wroughtweiler" was destroyed, its effect activates, letting Jaden add "Clayman" and "Polymerization" from his Graveyard to his hand.
Turn 5: Jaden
Jaden draws "Elemental Hero Bubbleman" and subsequently Normal Summons it (800/1200) in Attack Position. Since Jaden summoned "Bubbleman" while he had no other cards on his side of the field, the second effect of "Bubbleman" activates, allowing Jaden to draw two cards ("Transcendent Wings" and "Winged Kuriboh"). Jaden then activates "Polymerization" to fuse "Bubbleman" and "Clayman" to Fusion Summon "Elemental HERO Mudballman" (1900/3000) in Defense Position. Jaden intends to Summon "Winged Kuriboh" on his next turn so that he could activate "Transcendent Wings" when Zane attacks, which will let him Special Summon his "Winged Kuriboh LV10".
Turn 6: Zane
Zane draws. On Zane's Standby Phase, the card Zane removed from play via "Different Dimension Capsule" is added to his hand and "Different Dimension Capsule" is destroyed. Zane then activates "De-Fusion" to return "Cyber Twin Dragon" to the Fusion Deck and Special Summon his two "Cyber Dragons" from his Graveyard (2100/1600 each) in Attack Position.
He then activates "Power Bond" to fuse his two "Cyber Dragons" and a third "Cyber Dragon" in his hand to Fusion Summon "Cyber End Dragon" (4000/2800) in Attack Position. Due to the effect of "Power Bond", the original ATK of "Cyber End Dragon" is doubled ("Cyber End Dragon": 4000 → 8000 ATK), but Zane will take damage equal to the original ATK of "Cyber End Dragon" during his End Phase. "Cyber End Dragon" attacks and destroys "Mudballman". "Cyber End Dragon" then inflicts piercing damage (Jaden: 2500 → 0 LP).
Jaden Yuki and Syrus Truesdale vs. Zane Truesdale and an unknown opponent
Duel already in progress. Syrus controls "Patroid" (1200/1200), while Jaden has 2000 LP.
Turn ?: Unknown Opponent
The opponent plays an unknown Spell Card to take control of "Patroid". "Patroid" attacks Jaden directly (Jaden: 2000 → 0 LP)[Notes 1].
The rest of the Duel is not shown, as Syrus stops thinking about what will happen if Zane turns out to be one of the opponent he faces in the Tag Duel.
Trivia
- Jaden would have beat Zane had he been able to use "Winged Kuriboh" in combination with "Transcendent Wings".
Differences in adaptations
The obscured Tag Duelist who speaks in Syrus' fantasy early in the episode bears a partial resemblance to Tristan Taylor (particularly his hairstyle). This similarity was picked up on in the English version, and Greg Abbey was cast in the role, whereas the Japanese version used an unrelated actor.
Featured cards
The following cards appeared in this episode. Cards in italics debuted here.
Differences from the dub
- In the English version, numerous references are made to the difference between "playing a card" and "using a card": the theme of playing a card, and using a card is used widely in the English version. During the opening, the words 'Come on, you've gotta play your cards right!' is used, and frequently in a pinch Jaden will comment, 'I guess... I've just gotta play my cards right!' before drawing a card. Due to these examples, one can make the belief that the difference between playing a card and using a card are in the Duelist's ability to use his/her cards properly; Playing a card is considered to be using a card only when the Duelist knows its effect and is convinced that using that particular card is at the right timing, while 'using a card' is considered simply using a card when not knowing its purpose in the Duel or planning ahead. This example is well shown when Syrus 'uses' Power Bond during the Duel in the flashback, before Zane arrives to show him that he would have lost, but later Syrus will 'play' his card right in the Tag Duel to come. These terms are not used in the Japanese versions, but knowing when to play a card and when not to is still discussed.
Notes
- ↑ It is unknown how the direct attack of "Patroid"could have wiped out the remainder of Jaden's LP as he had 2000 LP and the ATK of "Patroid" is 1200.
