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Yusei plays a "Warrior" and Machine Deck featuring the "Synchron" monsters.

Those who know him very well (such as Jack, Kalin, and Crow) say that he is starting to get predictable because he has been using the same basic strategies for a long time. Despite this, Yusei is still known for his genius Dueling style, being able to quickly comprehend his opponent's tactics and quickly formulate an effective counter strategy.

His Decks are generally low powered, with most of the initial cards obtained from Satellite after residents of New Domino City threw them out prior to the series. The Deck focuses on swarming the field with low Level monsters, letting him easily perform Synchro Summons to gain an advantage.

He has only lost 1 Duel (against Jack Atlas in a flashback), with a few Duels having no result and all the other Duels won. In the manga, he also has a similar record, with only 1 defeat and all the rest won.

Anime[]

Standing[]

Past Deck[]

Record
Opponent(s) Episode(s) Outcome(s)
Magician's Four member 33 Win (flashback)
Duel Gang member 34 Win (flashback)
Duel Gang member 34 Win (flashback)
Duel Gang member 34 Win (flashback)
Team Golem member 34 Win (flashback)
Team Golem member 34 Win (flashback)
Team Golem member 34 Win (flashback)
Team Golem leader 34 No result (flashback)
Team Insect member 55 Win (flashback)
Jack Atlas 2 Lose (flashback)


Fortune Cup[]

Personal Deck[]
Record
Opponent(s) Episode(s) Outcome(s)
Lenny 2 Win
Leo 13 Win
Akiza Izinski 23-24 Win



Tenzen Yanagi's Deck[]
Record
Opponent(s) Episode(s) Outcome(s)
Bolt Tanner 7 Win

After Yanagi was defeated by Tanner, Yusei borrowed this Deck to Duel and defeat Tanner.

Facility[]
Record
Opponent(s) Episode(s) Outcome(s)
Mr. Armstrong 9-10 Win

With his own, Tanner and Yanagi's cards confiscated, Yusei assembled a Deck using random cards given to him by other inmates at the Facility to use in his Duel with Mr. Armstrong. This Deck's card count adds up exactly to 40 cards. Most of this Deck's cards feature criminal-like monsters or other shady cards. This Decks' contents were given back to their owners once Yusei defeated Mr. Armstrong.



Owned cards[]


Dark Signer[]

Record
Opponent(s) Episode(s) Outcome(s)
Grady 27-28 Win
Akiza Izinski 40-41 Win
Roman Goodwin/Rally Dawson 45-46 Win
Roman Goodwin 56-57 Win


Pre-World Racing Grand Prix[]

Record
Opponent(s) Episode(s) Outcome(s)
Rudolph Heitmann 67 Win
Guard Robot 81-82 Win
Seluga, 2 Crash Town Duelists 86 Win
Kalin Kessler 87-88 Win
Lawton 91-92 Win (with Kalin)[Notes 16]
Elsworth 93 Win

Since the war with the Dark Signers, Yusei's Standing Deck has gained an array of different cards. He now uses the "Cycler" series as well as a new selection of "Synchrons" and their Synchro Monster upgrades. He also received a selection of new Traps which negate damage or opponents monsters effects.


World Racing Grand Prix[]

Record
Opponent(s) Episode(s) Outcome(s)
Clark Smith 116 Win[Notes 23]

As Yusei was participating in the WRGP, he only used his Standing Deck during a Concentration Duel.


3D Bonds Beyond Time[]

Record
Opponent(s) Outcome(s)
Paradox Win (w/Yugi Muto and Jaden Yuki)

In Yu-Gi-Oh! 3D Bonds Beyond Time, his Deck appears similar to his usual anime Deck, including "Junk" monsters and Synchro Summoning support.



Preview cards[]

These cards were seen in the movie special opening of FREEDOM in episode 67.


Turbo[]

Fortune Cup[]

Record
Opponent(s) Episode(s) Outcome(s)
Tetsu Trudge 1 Win
Tetsu Trudge 3 Win
Jack Atlas 4-5 No result
Tetsu Trudge 11-12 Win
Hunter Pace 17 Win
Greiger 20-21 Win
Jack Atlas 25-26 Win

Yusei uses a Defensive/Warrior Deck, largely focused around Synchro Summoning his "Junk Warrior", and later his "Stardust Dragon". Due to the low stats of the majority of his monsters, Yusei uses a large amount of Speed Spells and Trap Cards to enhance their strength such as "Speed Spell - Silver Contrails" and "Counterattack Beacon". As well as this, he also uses a large quantity of monsters with defensive capabilities such as "Shield Wing" and "Massive Warrior". Due to "Speed World" limiting his usage of Speed Spells, Yusei uses a large quantity of traps.


Dark Signers[]

Record
Opponent(s) Episode(s) Outcome(s)
Sector Security 31 Win (w/Crow Hogan)
Kalin Kessler 33-35 No result[1]
Kalin Kessler 54-55 Win
Rex Goodwin 62-64 Win (w/Jack Atlas and Crow Hogan)

Yusei continues to play a Defensive/Warrior Deck, but with more of a heavy focus on swarm and Synchro Summon tactics. To counter the "Earthbound Immortals", Yusei added a large amount of spell and trap cards to get around their immunity to being affected by such cards, primarily to reduce damage through cards such as "Baton of the Hero" and "Scrubbed Raid". In addition to this, after acquiring "Majestic Star Dragon", he utilized more support for his "Stardust Dragon".


Pre-World Racing Grand Prix[]

Record
Opponent(s) Episode(s) Outcome(s)
Ghost 65-66 Win
Sherry LeBlanc 71-72 No result
Jack Atlas 73 No result
Vizor 74 Win
Akiza Izinski 77 Not shown
Lawton 89-90 No result
Andre 96-97 No result
Andre 100 Win
Breo 100-101 Win
Jean 101-102 Win

Yusei later uses an Advantage/Graveyard Based Turbo Deck consisting largely of cards which gain abilities whilst in the Graveyard, for example "Damage Eater" and "A/D Changer", or by discarding them from his hand such as "Effect Veiler" and "Stronghold Guardian". In addition, he now uses a large array of draw power as his strategies take up a sizable amount of cards from his hand.

Turbo Deck - Season 3


World Racing Grand Prix[]

Record
Opponent(s) Episode(s) Outcome(s)
Diablo 106 Win
Diablo 106 Win
Diablo 106 No result
Primo 108-110 Win
Taro Yamashita 121-122 Win
Halldor 127-129 Win

Yusei continues to use a Graveyard Based/Advantage Turbo Deck, although since acquiring "Shooting Star Dragon", his Deck has become primarily focused on it and Synchro Summoning its materials. Yusei also adds several cards which work with his new ace such as "Zero Force". As well as this, he also uses a series of new, low Level Tuner monsters to easily Summon "Formula Synchron".


Ark Cradle[]

Record
Opponent(s) Episode(s) Outcome(s)
Jakob/Aporia 134-137 Win
Antinomy 144-145 Win
Z-one 147-151 Win
Jack Atlas 152-154 Win

Before his Duel with Z-one, Yusei received the other Signer Dragons from his friends. He also includes cards which change the Levels of his Synchro Monsters in order to Summon his ultimate monster, Shooting Quasar Dragon.

Turbo Deck - Season 5


Original Timeline[]

Record
Opponent(s) Episode(s) Outcome(s)
Legend of Duelist Kingdom Cup 149 Win
Riding in the Battle City Cup 149 Win
Cross-America Golden Tag Tournament 149 Win (with Jack Atlas)
Pegasus J. Crawford Cup Trinidad Riding Duel Grand Prix 149 Win (with Akiza Izinski and Hunter Pace)

In the future, Yusei was a well known Duelist who inspired many. A list of his achievements and cards was researched by Z-one. This future was erased due to the current Yusei's actions in the altered timeline.[2]


Evolving Duel[]

Record
Opponent(s) Episode(s) Outcome(s)
Jack Atlas SP1 Win

In the non-canon special episode, Evolving Duel! Stardust VS Red Demons, Yusei used a Turbo Deck that focused on "Stardust Dragon/Assault Mode".


3D Bonds Beyond Time[]

Record
Opponent(s) Outcome(s)
Paradox No result


Turbo Deck - 3D Bonds Beyond Time


Manga[]

Scripted Duels[]

North American World Championship Qualifier 2011[]

Record
Opponent(s) Tournament Outcome
Yami Yugi North American WCQ 2011 Lose


YCS Providence 2012 Special: Yusei vs. Akiza[]

Record
Opponent(s) Tournament Outcome
Akiza Izinski YCS Providence 2012 Win


North American WCQ 2016 Special: Yusei vs. Yuya[]

Record
Opponent(s) Tournament Outcome
Yuya Sakaki North American WCQ 2016 Win


Duel Opera 2020[]

Record
Opponent(s) Tournament Outcome
Jack Atlas Act 1 Win


Video games[]

Stardust Accelerator[]

Reverse of Arcadia[]

Over the Nexus[]

Wheelie Breakers[]

Tag Force 4[]

Tag Force 5[]

Tag Force 6[]

Yu-Gi-Oh! Online[]

Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Decade Duels[]


Duel Transer[]



Duel Terminals[]

V-Jump Magazine[]


References[]

  1. Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist and Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution state that Kalin defeated Yusei.
  2. Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's episode 149: "The Revived Hero"

Notes[]

  1. Jack Atlas steals this card from Yusei, shown in a flashback in 25.
  2. 2.0 2.1 This card is shown being used by Yusei in the opening Kizuna.
  3. 3.0 3.1 This card is received from Jack Atlas in episode 14. He later puts it into his Deck in episode 23.
  4. This card is discarded for the cost of "Card Defense" in episode 24
  5. 5.0 5.1 This card can be seen in Yusei's hand in episode 24.
  6. This card can be seen in the ending START
  7. 7.00 7.01 7.02 7.03 7.04 7.05 7.06 7.07 7.08 7.09 7.10 7.11 7.12 7.13 7.14 7.15 7.16 7.17 This set card is sent from Yusei's Deck to the Graveyard in episode 10 via the effect of "Poison Chain".
  8. 8.0 8.1 8.2 This card is sent to the Graveyard in episode 9 via the effect of "Iron Chain Snake.
  9. 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 This card is shown to be in Yusei's Graveyard in episode 10.
  10. This set card is destroyed in in episode 10 via the effect of "Psychic Cyclone".
  11. This set card is destroyed in in episode 10 via the effect of "Mystical Space Typhoon".
  12. Bolt Tanner gives this card to Yusei so he can gain information from the Bootleg owner on how to reclaim his Deck and Duel Runner in episode 10.
  13. Yanagi rewards Yusei with this card as a good luck charm, saying he'll make good use of it in episode 10.
  14. 14.0 14.1 This card is sent from the top of his Deck to the Graveyard via the effect of "Tuning" in episode 27.
  15. 15.0 15.1 This card is shown to be in Yusei's Deck through the effect of Quickdraw Synchron.
  16. In the dub, the ending of the Duel is cut.
  17. Yusei uses this card as a Synchro Material Monster from his hand via the effect of "Eccentric Boy" in episode 67.
  18. This card was borrowed from Sly and was present in his Deck only in episode 67. He returned it after his Duel with Rudolph Heitmann.
  19. Yusei is forced to discard this card in episode 91 via the effect of Lawton's "Pinpoint Shot".
  20. This card was borrowed from Bob and was present in his Deck only in episode 67. He returned it after his Duel with Rudolph Heitmann.
  21. This card was borrowed from Patty and was present in his Deck only in episode 67. He returned it after his Duel with Rudolph Heitmann.
  22. This set card is destroyed via the effect of "Card Breaker" in episode 88.
  23. This Duel wasn't shown in the dub as the episode was skipped.
  24. 24.0 24.1 24.2 Yusei fails to use this card as he used it at the wrong time during a Concentration Duel against Clark Smith in episode 116.
  25. This card can be seen during the Japanese movie ending theme.
  26. Yusei acquires this card from Rally Dawson in episode 3.
  27. This card can be seen in his hand in episode 1.
  28. This set card is destroyed via the effect of "Wasteland Tornado" in episode 22.
  29. This card can be seen being used by Yusei in the opening LAST TRAIN -Atarashii Asa-.
  30. 30.0 30.1 30.2 30.3 30.4 30.5 This card is not usually present in his Deck, but appears on top of it when the Crimson Dragon deems it necessary and the five Marks of the Dragon gather on him.
  31. This card can be seen in Yusei's hand in episode 34.
  32. This Set card is destroyed by the effect of "Revival Ticket".
  33. 33.0 33.1 This card is sent from Yusei's Deck to the Graveyard via the effect of Breo's "Bicorn Re'em" in episode 100.
  34. 34.0 34.1 This card is sent from the top of his Deck to the Graveyard in episode 101.
  35. 35.0 35.1 This card is sent from the top of his Deck to the Graveyard via the effect of Breo's "Voltic Bicorn" in episode 100.
  36. 36.0 36.1 36.2 36.3 36.4 36.5 36.6 36.7 This card flies out of Yusei's practice Duel Runner in episode 67 when the Deck holder fails.
  37. 37.0 37.1 37.2 This card can be seen in the opening FREEDOM.
  38. This card is revealed to inflict 800 damage to Andre via the effect of "Speed World 2" in episode 97.
  39. 39.0 39.1 This set card is destroyed in episode 102 by Jean's "Superficial Peace" card. Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name "ClearMind" defined multiple times with different content
  40. This card can be seen in Yusei's hand in episode 122.
  41. This card is discarded to pay the cost of Jack's "Monster Baton" in episode 122.
  42. 42.0 42.1 This card can be seen in Yusei's hand in episode 110.
  43. 43.0 43.1 43.2 This card is revealed from the top of Yusei's Deck in episode 110 via the effect of "Shooting Star Dragon".
  44. He draws this card in episode 122, but does not activate it.
  45. 45.0 45.1 This card is shown during Yusei's explanation of the effect of "High and Low" in episode 154.
  46. 46.0 46.1 46.2 This card is revealed via the effect of "Shooting Star Dragon" in episode 154.
  47. 47.0 47.1 47.2 47.3 47.4 47.5 This card was borrowed for his Duel against Z-one from the Dragon's respective Signer.
  48. Yusei obtained this card by perfecting Over Top Clear Mind in episode 151.
  49. This card can be seen in Yusei's hand in episode 136 after he discards "Sonic Chick" to revive "Red Nova Dragon" through "Ghoul Summoner".
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