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− | + | [[File:MillenniumPuzzle.png|thumb|right|300px|The Millennium Puzzle]] | |
− | + | The '''Millennium Puzzle''' ({{ruby|千|せん}}{{ruby|年|ねん}}パッズル ''Sennen Pazzuru'') is one of the [[Millennium Items]], appearing in the anime. | |
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− | + | ==Design== | |
− | + | ===Appearance=== | |
− | + | [[Image:Millennium puzzle anime.jpg|left|thumb|Yugi holding his Millennium Puzzle]] | |
− | + | The Millennium Puzzle resembles an upside-down pyramid with an eye on the front. It has a ring on top, allowing it to be worn around the owner's neck. | |
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− | + | The puzzle is extremely complex and difficult to solve, having taken Yugi at least eight years to successfully assemble it. | |
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− | + | ===Powers=== | |
− | + | Yami Yugi describes the power of the puzzle as "the power of unity", comparing a puzzle's pieces forming a whole to friends coming together. Yugi frequently credits the Millennium Puzzle with bringing him friendship with [[Joey Wheeler]]. Yugi originally used the phrase "Something that can be seen, yet cannot be seen" to describe the Millennium Puzzle before it was completed, since even though you can see the pieces, you can't see the whole puzzle since it is not complete. This riddle has been used many times in the Japanese version, with different characters providing different answers. | |
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− | + | In addition to holding the soul/spirit of Pharaoh Atem himself, the Puzzle is said to fulfill a wish of the person who solves it. | |
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− | + | [[File:MillenniumPuzzleTransformation.gif|thumb|Yugi turning into Yami Yugi.]] | |
− | + | Its main power grants the owner the powers of darkness and allowing them to use ancient magic. That magic is mainly used to start and control Shadow Games. The Millennium Puzzle is the strongest and most powerful of all the Millennium Items. When Yugi activates its magic, the Eye of Wdjat glows on his forehead. Its most well-known power is Yugi switching his body and mind with the spirit of the Pharaoh. | |
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− | + | Atem could not summon the Egyptian Gods from the [[Shrine of Wedju (location)|Shrine of Wedju]] without the power of the Puzzle. It can cast illusions, and can manipulate the minds and souls of others, such as when Yami Bakura put Bakura's soul inside of "[[Change of Heart (anime)|Change of Heart]]" but Yami Yugi changed it to Yami Bakura's soul in the card. It can even interfere with the magic of other Millennium Items, and at its full power, it can repel the darkness of "[[The Seal of Orichalcos (anime)|The Seal of Orichalcos]]". | |
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− | + | Other lesser-known powers include protecting the user and others from harm and magical forces, and the ability to communicate with Duel Monster spirits. Also, it allows its owner to sense and feel thoughts and emotions, and to enter the minds of others. It can also sense impending danger and the great powers of other mystical artifacts and beings. | |
==History== | ==History== | ||
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===Ancient Egypt=== | ===Ancient Egypt=== | ||
3,000 years before present day events (5,000 in the dub), the Millennium Puzzle and the other [[Millennium Items]] were forged in [[Kul Elna]] by sacrificing 99 souls of the Kul Elna villagers. The items were created in order to protect Egypt from attackers. Pharaoh [[Aknamkanon]] was given the Pendant, while six priests were given the other six items. Together, they fought off the attackers and saved Egypt. | 3,000 years before present day events (5,000 in the dub), the Millennium Puzzle and the other [[Millennium Items]] were forged in [[Kul Elna]] by sacrificing 99 souls of the Kul Elna villagers. The items were created in order to protect Egypt from attackers. Pharaoh [[Aknamkanon]] was given the Pendant, while six priests were given the other six items. Together, they fought off the attackers and saved Egypt. | ||
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Atem defeated Zorc at the cost of his own life. He used his name as part of a spell that sealed Zorc's soul and his own into the Millennium Puzzle, which was shattered and was laid to rest in his tomb. Atem's memory, including his name, was wiped, so that he could not recall the spell, so that the binding could never be undone. | Atem defeated Zorc at the cost of his own life. He used his name as part of a spell that sealed Zorc's soul and his own into the Millennium Puzzle, which was shattered and was laid to rest in his tomb. Atem's memory, including his name, was wiped, so that he could not recall the spell, so that the binding could never be undone. | ||
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− | [[Solomon Muto]] retrieved the Millennium Puzzle, in the [[Tomb of the Nameless Pharaoh]]. Solomon's grandson, [[Yugi Muto]], found the puzzle in [[Kame Game|the family game shop]] and spent eight years trying to solve it. | + | [[Solomon Muto]] retrieved the Millennium Puzzle, in the [[Tomb of the Nameless Pharaoh]]. |
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+ | ===Duelist Kingdom=== | ||
+ | Solomon's grandson, [[Yugi Muto]], found the puzzle in [[Kame Game|the family game shop]] and spent eight years trying to solve it. | ||
After solving it, his body bore host to part of Atem's soul, known as [[Yami Yugi]]. | After solving it, his body bore host to part of Atem's soul, known as [[Yami Yugi]]. | ||
− | Yami Yugi was able to take control of Yugi's body while Yugi had the Puzzle. Yugi often wore the Puzzle around his neck on a brown rope | + | Yami Yugi was able to take control of Yugi's body while Yugi had the Puzzle. Yugi often wore the Puzzle around his neck on a brown rope allowing him to easily get Yami's help to play ''[[Duel Monsters]]''. |
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+ | [[Shadi]] entered Yami Yugi's [[soul room]], looking for the secret powers of the Millennium Puzzle. Yami Yugi challenged him to a game, where he was to find the true mind room among the countless mazes of doors that were riddled with traps. Shadi failed, and was nearly killed by a particular trap which caused the floor of the room to collapse. But [[Yugi Muto]] saved him. | ||
+ | ===Battle City=== | ||
The Puzzle was later shattered by [[Bandit Keith]] and Yugi managed to reassemble the puzzle while the building he was in was on fire, as he could not bear losing Yami Yugi. | The Puzzle was later shattered by [[Bandit Keith]] and Yugi managed to reassemble the puzzle while the building he was in was on fire, as he could not bear losing Yami Yugi. | ||
+ | ===Pharaoh's Memories=== | ||
After Yami Yugi collected the Egyptian Gods and presented them to the tablet, he was sucked into the [[Dark RPG]], which was a replay of his life in Ancient Egypt. Yami Yugi was the player, while Atem was one of his characters, both of whom had the Millennium Puzzle. | After Yami Yugi collected the Egyptian Gods and presented them to the tablet, he was sucked into the [[Dark RPG]], which was a replay of his life in Ancient Egypt. Yami Yugi was the player, while Atem was one of his characters, both of whom had the Millennium Puzzle. | ||
As the RPG replayed Atem's life, Thief Bakura managed to steal it again. He once again gathered the Items and Summoned Zorc the Dark One. | As the RPG replayed Atem's life, Thief Bakura managed to steal it again. He once again gathered the Items and Summoned Zorc the Dark One. | ||
+ | ===Battle Ritual=== | ||
After the RPG, Yugi once again had the Puzzle, which was laid to rest, before the [[Battle Ritual]]. After the battle the Puzzle, along with the other items, was destroyed. | After the RPG, Yugi once again had the Puzzle, which was laid to rest, before the [[Battle Ritual]]. After the battle the Puzzle, along with the other items, was destroyed. | ||
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A fake Millennium Puzzle, called the [[Millennium Pendant (Titan's item)|Millennium Pendant]] was used by [[Titan]].<ref>{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|5|ref}}</ref><ref>{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|6|ref}}</ref> | A fake Millennium Puzzle, called the [[Millennium Pendant (Titan's item)|Millennium Pendant]] was used by [[Titan]].<ref>{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|5|ref}}</ref><ref>{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|6|ref}}</ref> | ||
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| Returns to the Millennium Stone, which again shatters and is sealed away | | Returns to the Millennium Stone, which again shatters and is sealed away | ||
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+ | | ko_name = 천년 퍼즐 | ||
+ | | pl_name = Milenijny Pasjans | ||
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Revision as of 23:38, 10 April 2024
The Millennium Puzzle (
Contents
Design
Appearance
The Millennium Puzzle resembles an upside-down pyramid with an eye on the front. It has a ring on top, allowing it to be worn around the owner's neck.
The puzzle is extremely complex and difficult to solve, having taken Yugi at least eight years to successfully assemble it.
Powers
Yami Yugi describes the power of the puzzle as "the power of unity", comparing a puzzle's pieces forming a whole to friends coming together. Yugi frequently credits the Millennium Puzzle with bringing him friendship with Joey Wheeler. Yugi originally used the phrase "Something that can be seen, yet cannot be seen" to describe the Millennium Puzzle before it was completed, since even though you can see the pieces, you can't see the whole puzzle since it is not complete. This riddle has been used many times in the Japanese version, with different characters providing different answers.
In addition to holding the soul/spirit of Pharaoh Atem himself, the Puzzle is said to fulfill a wish of the person who solves it.
Its main power grants the owner the powers of darkness and allowing them to use ancient magic. That magic is mainly used to start and control Shadow Games. The Millennium Puzzle is the strongest and most powerful of all the Millennium Items. When Yugi activates its magic, the Eye of Wdjat glows on his forehead. Its most well-known power is Yugi switching his body and mind with the spirit of the Pharaoh.
Atem could not summon the Egyptian Gods from the Shrine of Wedju without the power of the Puzzle. It can cast illusions, and can manipulate the minds and souls of others, such as when Yami Bakura put Bakura's soul inside of "Change of Heart" but Yami Yugi changed it to Yami Bakura's soul in the card. It can even interfere with the magic of other Millennium Items, and at its full power, it can repel the darkness of "The Seal of Orichalcos".
Other lesser-known powers include protecting the user and others from harm and magical forces, and the ability to communicate with Duel Monster spirits. Also, it allows its owner to sense and feel thoughts and emotions, and to enter the minds of others. It can also sense impending danger and the great powers of other mystical artifacts and beings.
History
This section is currently incomplete. |
Ancient Egypt
3,000 years before present day events (5,000 in the dub), the Millennium Puzzle and the other Millennium Items were forged in Kul Elna by sacrificing 99 souls of the Kul Elna villagers. The items were created in order to protect Egypt from attackers. Pharaoh Aknamkanon was given the Pendant, while six priests were given the other six items. Together, they fought off the attackers and saved Egypt.
After Aknamkanon became aware of how the Items were created, he fell ill and died shortly afterward. The Puzzle was inherited by his son Atem.
The Puzzle was later stolen from the then teenage Atem by Bandit King Bakura, who used it and the other Millennium Items to Summon Zorc Necrophades.
Atem defeated Zorc at the cost of his own life. He used his name as part of a spell that sealed Zorc's soul and his own into the Millennium Puzzle, which was shattered and was laid to rest in his tomb. Atem's memory, including his name, was wiped, so that he could not recall the spell, so that the binding could never be undone.
Excavation
Solomon Muto retrieved the Millennium Puzzle, in the Tomb of the Nameless Pharaoh.
Duelist Kingdom
Solomon's grandson, Yugi Muto, found the puzzle in the family game shop and spent eight years trying to solve it.
After solving it, his body bore host to part of Atem's soul, known as Yami Yugi.
Yami Yugi was able to take control of Yugi's body while Yugi had the Puzzle. Yugi often wore the Puzzle around his neck on a brown rope allowing him to easily get Yami's help to play Duel Monsters.
Shadi entered Yami Yugi's soul room, looking for the secret powers of the Millennium Puzzle. Yami Yugi challenged him to a game, where he was to find the true mind room among the countless mazes of doors that were riddled with traps. Shadi failed, and was nearly killed by a particular trap which caused the floor of the room to collapse. But Yugi Muto saved him.
Battle City
The Puzzle was later shattered by Bandit Keith and Yugi managed to reassemble the puzzle while the building he was in was on fire, as he could not bear losing Yami Yugi.
Pharaoh's Memories
After Yami Yugi collected the Egyptian Gods and presented them to the tablet, he was sucked into the Dark RPG, which was a replay of his life in Ancient Egypt. Yami Yugi was the player, while Atem was one of his characters, both of whom had the Millennium Puzzle.
As the RPG replayed Atem's life, Thief Bakura managed to steal it again. He once again gathered the Items and Summoned Zorc the Dark One.
Battle Ritual
After the RPG, Yugi once again had the Puzzle, which was laid to rest, before the Battle Ritual. After the battle the Puzzle, along with the other items, was destroyed.
Yu-Gi-Oh! GX
The Millennium Puzzle's shape appeared on Dimitri's shirt in King of Copycats.[1][2]
A fake Millennium Puzzle, called the Millennium Pendant was used by Titan.[3][4]
History of possession
Holder | Means of acquisition |
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Aknamkanon | Created for, to protect his kingdom |
Atem | Inherited from his late father |
Thief Bakura | Stole |
Atem | Regained from Bakura |
Solomon Muto | Recovered from Atem's tomb |
Yugi Muto | His Grandpa gave it to him to solve |
Bandit Keith | Stole |
Yugi Muto | Retrieved |
Joey Wheeler | Lent to by Yugi |
Yugi Muto | Returned to from Joey |
Atem | Used in the Shadow RPG |
Thief King Bakura | Stole |
Atem | Retrieved |
Yugi Muto | Returns to the Millennium Stone, which again shatters and is sealed away |
In other languages
Language | Name |
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Korean | 천년 퍼즐 |
In other media
References
- ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! GX episode The King of the Copycats, Part 1" 18: "
- ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! GX episode The King of the Copycats, Part 2" 19: "
- ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! GX episode The Shadow Duelist, Part 1" 5: "
- ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! GX episode The Shadow Duelist, Part 2" 6: "