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| fr_name = Judai Yuki| fil_name = Judei Yuki| birthdate = August 31, 1988<ref>http://yu-gi-oh.jp/</ref><ref group="Notes">Jaden's birth year is not explicitly given, but it can be extrapolated from how in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX - Episode 156|episode 156]] it is shown that [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX - Episode 001|episode 1]] takes place in 2004.</ref>

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 | en_voice = {{voice actors|en|Matthew Charles}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Jaden Yuki Character Profile |url=https://yugioh.com/characters/jaden-yuki |website=Official Yu-Gi-Oh! Site |access-date=15 June 2022 |language=en}}</ref>

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'''Jaden Yuki''', known as '''Jyudai Yuki'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ygorganization.com/more-jump-festa-2016-goods/|accessdate=August 15, 2018|title=Chugai Mining's 2016 Yu-Gi-Oh! Jump Festa Goods|publisher=YGOrganization}}</ref><ref name="chugai"> Official ''Yu-Gi-OH! GX'' merchandise from chugaionline {{citeweb|url=https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CVWo7GGUAAAHg0u.jpg|title=Acrylic Smart Phone Stand |accessdate=August 15, 2018}} {{citeweb|url=https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CVWpcT2UkAIN6bu.jpg|title=Fortune Ema|accessdate=August 15, 2018}}</ref><ref name="cospa"> Official ''Yu-Gi-OH! GX'' merchandise from the Cospa brand {{cite web|url=http://www.cospa.com/images/items/pc/156203.jpg|title=Jyudai Yuki Big Towel}} {{cite web|url=http://www.cospa.com/images/items/pc/139037.jpg|title=Jyudai Yuki Cushion Cover}}</ref> or '''Judai Yuki''' ({{Ruby|遊|ゆう}}{{Ruby|城|き}} {{Ruby|十|じゅう}}{{Ruby|代|だい}} ''Yūki Jūdai'') in the Japanese version, is the main protagonist in of ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX]]'' and , as well as the reincarnation of [[The Supreme King]]. At the end of the third season, he fused his soul with [[Yubel (character)|Yubel]], his favorite card from childhood, with the card use of "[[Super Polymerization (anime)|Super Polymerization]] " to purge her from the influence of [[ The Light of Destruction|The Light of Destruction]]. He is headstrong, optimistic, fun loving, and a talented duelist Duelist who loves dueling more than anythingDueling as much as he cares for his friends.

He attended [[Duel Academy]] and was put in the [[Slifer Red]] Dorm, the dorm with the least privileges, due to his poor grades in the entrance exam. As time goes on, he becomes the academy's best Duelist and saves the world and the academy from many threats such as the evil [[Kagemaru]], The Light of Destruction possessed [[Sartorius]], the deranged and manipulative [[Yubel (character)|Yubel]], and finally the malicious spirit [[Nightshroud]]. After three years, he graduates from Duel Academy and pursues his own journey to improve himself.

Jaden's character design was overseen by <div style="float:right;">[[Kenichi HaraFile:Jaden first season.png|thumb|Jaden as seen in the first three seasons]]. </div>Jaden's usual outfit consists of the standard [[Slifer Red]] uniform, unbuttoned, and a black shirt underneath. In the fourth season four, the normal Slifer Red white uniform pants were replaced by dark jeans. A [[Main Deck|Deck]] box is strapped above his waistline, largely hidden beneath the lower rim of his jacket. In the first episode he is seen wearing a high school uniform similar to the one worn by [[Yugi Muto]], though colored black instead of blue. He also wore a KaibaCorp Duel Disk on his left arm for his entrance exam Duel. His brown eyes are positioned directly beneath the bangs of the layer closest to his face. He After joining Duel Academy, he carries an [[Academia Disk|Academy-issued Duel Disk]] on his left arm.

In the fourth season, Jaden is seen with his new look, but he is still easy to identify from the past seasons. He comes back with longer hair, a longer, darker Slifer Red jacket, darker pants and, since he fused his soul with Yubel in the third season, occasionally manifesting its power to protect himself in the form of his eyes glowing the same bichromatic scheme Yubel's did. His eyes have also been redesigned. His Duel Disk is now fully customized, has with red outlines on itrepresenting his dorm, though otherwise it looks the same (although the difference is very noticeable).{{-|left}}===Voice/Mannerismsand mannerisms===

In the dub, Jaden has several catchphrases associated with him. He begins almost every Duel with the phrase "Get your game on!" and ends almost every duel Duel he wins by saying "That's game!" He also often says some variation of "I'll throw down a [[face-down]]" when [[Set]]ting cards. He also occasionally uses the phrase "Here goes something" when drawing in a desperate situation. Jaden tends to speak in stereotypical '90s slang, calling people "bro" and advising opponents to "chill." He is also noted for saying "A Duel's not over till the last card is played!" which is likely Jaden's way of expressing his belief in the [[Heart of the Cards]]. In the Japanese version, Judai sometimes says "Is that so?" when he is about to turn the tables and win the Duel.

Jaden is friendly, optimistic, enthusiastic, kind, confident, funny and very passionate about dueling. Jaden loves Dueling and believes that all problems can ultimately be solved through it. He keeps going no matter how hard things get or how hopeless it seems, with a few exceptions (though it doesn't take much encouragement for him to start fighting again), although he does sometimes doubt himself. He always shows respect towards his opponents, with a few exceptions, even complimenting them during a Duel.

Jaden also seems ignorant of the dislike that other individuals have for him, as despite the obvious tension between the two, he considers himself to be good friends with [[Chazz Princeton]]. His carefree attitude and lack of thought get him into trouble occasionally, such as when he [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX - Episode 101|handed]] the [[Satellite Keys]] to [[Sartorius]] and still expected the latter to Duel him before using them. He occasionally shows signs of intellect, such as determining that [[Titan]]'s [[Shadow Game]] was a fake, and figuring out that both [[Brier]] and [[Beauregard]] were the [[Duel Giant]] on another occasion. One of Jaden's common traits is that he tends to make jokes or puns, even in some situations where it is not appropriate. Most of the jokes he makes are Duel-related but on a few occasions he does make jokes at someone's expense. For example, he called [[Vellian Crowler|Crowler]] "Cyclops" when the latter got struck in the eye with a tennis ball. Another example is when Jaden Duels The Society of Light controlled Alexis and she tells him to "Throw in the game" to which the former replies "The only thing I throw in is the towel on laundry day." Jaden has a close bond with his cards, to the point where he has no problem with an opponent insulting him, but is angered when they insult his cards. An example of this is when Crowler calls his "[[Winged Kuriboh (anime)|Winged Kuriboh]]" lame and Jaden immediately gets angry; this happens also when [[Gravekeeper's Chief (anime)|Gravekeeper's Chief]] repeatedly refers to Winged Kuriboh as a "rodent". Jaden is also fiercely loyal to his friends, which often results in his risking his life to save them. This is ultimately exploited by [[Yubel (character)|Yubel]] and [[Brron, Mad King of Dark World (character)|Brron]], who drive him to the brink of despair via the elimination of his loved ones, which weakens him enough to be possessed by [[The Supreme King|the spirit of his ancestor]]. After being freed from the influence of [[The Supreme King]], Jaden shows many signs of depression, and constantly asks himself where he went wrong, and is horrified by what he's done while ruling the alternate dimension. Even after the sacrifice of [[Aster Phoenix]], Jaden is still unable to regain his resolve. When confronted by [[Guardian Baou (character)|Guardian Baou]], Jaden even resigns himself to be killed at the same spot his friends were sacrificed. His resolve is stirred by the arrival of [[Bastion Misawa]], who reveals that Yubel is responsible for everything that's transpired and want Jaden to become the next Supreme King. Wanting revenge, Jaden defeats Baou and moves on, witnessing what he believed to be the death of [[Zane Truesdale]], which stirs him to continue.

One of After his ordeal in season three, Jaden's common traits develops a much more cynical outlook on life and is that he tends far more brooding and serious. He finds himself unable to enjoy Dueling and attempts to end his Duels as quickly as possible. He even ceases to make jokes or punsuse his catchphrases. Despite still caring deeply for his friends, even in some situations where it he is much more distant towards them, not appropriatewanting them to be hurt by the danger his presence tends to attract. Most He begins to recover his love of Dueling during the jokes he makes are [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX - Episode 162|Pair Dueltournament]] and fully recovers it during [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX -related but on a few occasions he does make jokes at someoneEpisode 180|his Duel against Yugi]]. This is proven in ''s expense. For example, he called [[Vellian Crowler|CrowlerYu-Gi-Oh! 3D Bonds Beyond Time]] "Cyclops" when the latter got struck in the eye with a tennis ball''. Another example is Even when Jaden duels The Society of Light controlled Alexis was still fused with Yubel and she tells him to "Throw in the game" to which Supreme King, he showed the same personality as the former replies "The only thing I throw one he had in is the towel on laundry dayfirst three seasons, showing that he in fact loves having a good time and Dueling again.

Jaden has a close bond with his cards, to ===Powers and abilities===As the point where he has no problem with an opponent insulting him, but is angered when they insult his cards. An example wielder of this is when Crowler calls his "Winged Kuriboh" lame and Jaden immediately gets angry. Jaden is also fiercely loyal to his friends, which often results in his risking his life to save them. This is ultimately exploited by [[Yubel (character)|Yubelthe Gentle Darkness]] and , Jaden has the ability to communicate with [[Brron, Mad King of Dark World (character)|BrronDuel Monster Spirit]], who drive him to s. This ability reaches as far back as Jaden's early childhood when he could hear the brink voices of despair via the elimination of his loved onesspirits, which weakens him enough but when he went to be possessed by [[The Supreme King|find the spirit of his past life]]source, they disappeared. After being freed from the influence of [[The Supreme King]], Jaden shows many signs 's memories of depressionYubel were made dormant by an advanced medical procedure, and constantly asks himself where he went wrong, and is horrified by what has not expressed communication with the spirits again until he's done while ruling obtained the alternate dimension. Even after the sacrifice of "[[Aster Phoenix]], Jaden is still unable to regain his resolve. When confronted by [[Guardian Baou Winged Kuriboh (characteranime)|Guardian BaouWinged Kuriboh]]" card, Jaden even resigns himself to be killed at the same spot his friends were sacrificed. His resolve is stirred by the arrival of [[Bastion Misawa]], who reveals that Yubel is responsible for everything that's transpired. Wanting revenge, Jaden defeats Baou and moves on, witnessing what where he believed to be heard the death voice of [[Zane TruesdaleWinged Kuriboh (character)|its spirit]], which stirs him to continue.

After During his ordeal in season threeDuel with [[Titan]], Jaden develops a much more cynical outlook on life and is far more brooding and serious. He finds himself unable able to enjoy Dueling and attempts to end see the spirit of Winged Kuriboh for the first time, regaining his Duels as quickly as possible. He even ceases ability to use his catchphrasessee the Duel Monsters Spirits. Despite still caring deeply for During his friendsDuel with [[Blair Flannigan]], he is much more distant towards them, not wanting them Jaden was able to be hurt by glimpse at the danger spirits of his presence tends to attract. He begins to recover his love of Dueling during the "[[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX - Episode 162Elemental Hero Avian (character)|Pair Duel tournamentElemental Hero Avian]] " and fully recovers it during "[[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX - Episode 180Elemental HERO Sparkman (character)|his Duel against YugiElemental Hero Sparkman]]. This is proven in '" communicating with Blair's "[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 3D Bonds Beyond TimeMaiden in Love (character)|Maiden in Love]]''. Even when Jaden was still fused with Yubel and The Supreme King", he showed the same personality as well as the one he had spirit of "[[Elemental Hero Burstinatrix (character)|Elemental Hero Burstinatrix]]" getting angry at "Avian" and "Sparkman" for becoming infatuated with "Maiden in the first three seasonsLove". He is also able to understand and empathize with other Duel Monsters Sprits, including "[[The Winged Dragon of Ra (anime)|The Winged Dragon of Ra]]", showing that whom he in fact loves having a good time felt its pain of being captured and Dueling againcontrolled by [[Franz]].

===Abilities===This ability doesn't limit Jaden has an incredible luck of to communicate with Duel Monsters Spirits; it also allows him to communicate with non-''Duel Monsters'' spirits, including the draw, as demonstrated when he went on a 10-day streak disembodied spirit of drawing the [[Golden EggwichLyman Banner]] correctly. He has Additionally, Jaden can also demonstrated this when he correctly picked a Joker from a pair of playing communicate with souls trapped inside ''Duel Monsters'' cards and picked a salmon-flavored sushi from among apricot, dried-fish, and salmon-flavored sushi including the spirit of [[Jesse Anderson]] while his soul was trapped inside the "[[Rainbow Dark Dragon (which were virtually indistinguishable from an outside perspectiveanime)|Rainbow Dark Dragon]]" card.<ref>{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|17|ref}}</ref>

Jaden demonstrated incredible athletic abilitiesThis ability also gives him resistance against brainwashing and emotional manipulation, seen when he jumped into including the air at a great height ability to hit a tennis ball served by resist [[MindyBelowski]]. After he fused Yubel's soul power to lull anyone in the area to fall asleep, and the ability to resist [[Sartorius]]' attempts to control him with his own[[The Light of Destruction]]; however, in the case of the latter, this resistance delivered enough damage to his athletic ability has shown soul to have increasedprevent him from reading the faces of ''Duel Monsters'' cards and spirits in the process. He was seen jumping on platforms while trying During his visit to escape from an exploding KaibaCorp building[[Neo Space]], as well as jumping from building Jaden eventually recovered his ability to building when he was attacked by read his cards and communicate with the spirits after acquiring his "[[Neo-Spacian]]" cards, which also includes his newest signature card, "[[ParadoxElemental Hero Neos (anime)|Elemental Hero Neos]]".

After fusing his soul with Yubel, Jaden has had an 's abilities are dramatically increased to the point where his ability called to sense and communicate with spirits are even more powerful than those of [[Chazz Princeton]]'s abilities. This includes sensing the sentient emissaries of the [[The Gentle World of Darkness]] , the presences of the three [[Egyptian God Card]]s inside his soulYugi Muto's Deck, which gives him and the voice of [[Yami Yugi]] from within the power [[Millennium Puzzle]]. In addition, he gains clairvoyance, complete immunity to see mind-based powers (including hypnosis and hear Duel memory alteration), and the ability to manifest Monster spirits and control them. This is Cards into the main power that is used real world by the Supreme Kingusing his cards and his [[Duel Disk]]. In the fourth seasonDuring his final Duel with [[Nightshroud]], Jaden can use it he was able to project his voice to reach out to materialize Duel Monsters and their powers. After the events in populace of Earth trapped within the Dimension World arcof Darkness, Jaden now has despite reaching far into the power of Yubel inside himEarth's orbit. When he materializes  Jaden is also known for his incredible luck, which is often used for [[draw]]ing, including drawing a card used to guarantee a victory in a Duel Monsters, he can make them even strongerdrawing the single [[Golden Eggwich]] among the other sandwiches, or drawing a salmon-flavored onigiri out of the other onigiri (in the dub, it is a strawberry-filled pastry). Yubel's power allows him to sense people's thoughts This incredible luck is also applied outside of Duels and emotionsdrawing, see visions including when he arrives at [[Kaiba Land]] right before the end of the futureDuel Academy entrance exams, and protects him from other supernatural powers, like hypnosisdespite being late due to an earlier train accident.

<div style="float:right;">[[File:YoungJaden.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Jaden as a child, drawing his card designs for [[KaibaCorp]]'s contest.]]</div>As a child, Jaden loved ''[[Duel Monsters]]''. His favorite card was "[[Yubel (anime)|Yubel]]," which was a gift from his father. Both his parents were rarely at home, as they were busy working. As a result, Jaden spent many of his days playing Duel Monsters with neighborhood children. However, whenever Jaden played "Yubel", something horrible would happen to his opponent. One of them, [[Osamu]], fell into a coma. The [[Yubel (character)|spirit]] of the "Yubel" card was overly protective of Jaden, and punished his opponents. After that incident, no one wished to Duel Jaden, as they feared for their safety.<ref name="ep131">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|131|ref}}</ref>

Around this time, Jaden entered a card design contest held by [[KaibaCorp]], and won with his [[Monster Card|monster]] designs, which included the "[[Neo-Spacians]]" and "[[Dandylion (anime)|Dandylion]]."<ref name="ep62">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|62|ref}}</ref> As part of the project, the cards he designed were launched into space, with the hopes that the cards would be imbued with space waves. Jaden requested that his "Yubel" card be sent up in a separate capsule, in the hopes that the space waves would pacify the malicious spirit of the card.<ref name="ep131" /> Soon after, Jaden began having nightmares, where he would see Yubel burning in flames. Worried, his parents arranged for him to have a medical procedure performed on him, which rendered his memories of Yubel dormant.<ref name="ep153">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|153|ref}}</ref>

[[File:Yugijaden.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Jaden meets [[Yugi Muto|Yugi]] and receives "[[Winged Kuriboh (anime)|Winged Kuriboh]]".]]Jaden overslept on the morning that he is scheduled to take his entrance exam in order to enroll in [[Duel Academy|The Academy]]. As he rushed through the streets to make it to the test center in time, he bumped into [[Yugi Muto]], dropping his cards in the process. Yugi asked Jaden if he was a Duelist and gave him a "[[Winged Kuriboh (anime)|Winged Kuriboh]]" card, telling Jaden that he felt that "the card belongs with him." When he arrived, the head teacher at Duel Academy, [[Vellian Crowler|Dr. Crowler]], was hesitant to allow Jaden to take his exam, but a phone call from his superior, [[Chancellor Sheppard]] changed his mind. Crowler Dueled Jaden himself, and disregarded the rule that he is to use an exam Deck, instead using his personal Deck. Jaden is impressed by Crowler's "[[Ancient Gear Golem (anime)|Ancient Gear Golem]]," but is able to hold off its attack with "Winged Kuriboh," whose [[Winged Kuriboh (character)|spirit]] he is capable of seeing and communicating with, something that most people would not be able to do. He proceeds to win the Duel using "[[Elemental HERO Hero Flame Wingman(anime)|Elemental Hero Flame Wingman]]" and "[[Skyscraper (anime)|Skyscraper]]," with him citing the former as his favorite card.<ref name="ep1">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|1|ref}}</ref>

Jaden is accepted into Duel Academy and is placed in the [[Slifer Red]] dorm, which is the lowest-ranked of the three dorms. Jaden's roommates were [[Syrus Truesdale]] and [[Chumley Huffington]]. Jaden would then get himself in a confrontation with [[Chazz Princeton]], an [[Obelisk Blue]] student who had witnessed Crowler's defeat to Jaden. Believing his victory to be a fluke, Chazz challenged Jaden to a Duel, which is interrupted midway through. Though Chazz believed he would have won, Jaden had just [[Draw a card|drawn]] a [[Monster Reborn|card]] that would win him the Duel.<ref name="ep2">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|2|ref}}</ref> Dr. Crowler, eager to exact his revenge on Jaden, began plans to get him expelled. He placed a fake love note in Jaden's gym locker, on which he had forged the signature of [[Alexis Rhodes]], one of the top female students. Syrus found the note instead of Jaden, and rowed across the lake to the girls dorm. Jaden followed and saved Syrus from expulsion by defeating Alexis in a Duel.<ref name="ep3">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|3|ref}}</ref> The owner of Duel Academy's card shop, [[Ms. Dorothy]], gifted Jaden with some rare cards after he helped her push her van up the hill when it stalled. In Duel Academy's promotion exams, Jaden had his rematch with Chazz, who had been supplied powerful cards by Dr. Crowler. Jaden's use of "[[Transcendent Wings (anime)|Transcendent Wings]]" to evolve [["Winged Kuriboh]] " to [[Winged Kuriboh LV10(anime)|level ten]] won him the Duel, and he is therefore allowed to move up to the [[Ra Yellow]] dorm but he declined the opportunity.<ref name="ep4">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|4|ref}}</ref>

Crowler's crusade against Jaden continued, with him sending [[Titan]], a self-proclaimed "Shadow Duelist" to defeat Jaden. Titan used illusions to make it appear he had the ability to start [[Shadow Duel]]s. Jaden was skeptical throughout the whole Duel, and is proven correct - it was a sham. They Duel in the [[Abandoned Dorm]], and the spirits of the dorm are angered by Titan. A real Shadow Duel actually did begin - with Jaden still refusing to believe in it until the Duel's end, when he is saved by Winged Kuriboh.<ref name="ep5">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|5|ref}}</ref><ref name="ep6">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|6|ref}}</ref> Due to their trespass at the Abandoned Dorm, both Jaden and Syrus were nearly expelled. They got a chance to stay by participating in a [[Tag-Team Duel|Tag Duel]]. Should they win, their records would be cleared. Jaden Dueled Syrus as practice for the latter, and Jaden defeated him. Finding that Syrus had confidence problems, he is then told by Alexis that they stem from Syrus' relationship with his older brother, [[Zane Truesdale|Zane]], who is known as the best Duelist at the academy.<ref name="ep7">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|7|ref}}</ref> Determined to help Syrus and to see how he ranks against the best, Jaden challenged Zane to a Duel. Though the latter compliments Jaden's abilities, Jaden suffers his first loss since arriving at the academy, losing to Zane's "[[Cyber End Dragon (anime)|Cyber End Dragon]]." Despite this, it is enough to spur Syrus' confidence.<ref name="ep8">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|8|ref}}</ref> The two were unable to function as a team in their Duel against the [[Paradox Brothers]] at first,<ref name="ep10">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|10|ref}}</ref> but pulled things together in the end, allowing them to stay at the academy.<ref name="ep11">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|11|ref}}</ref>

Jaden developed a friendship and rivalry with [[Bastion Misawa]]. Both had expressed desire to Duel one another since witnessing their respective entrance exams. After Bastion's victory with a duel Duel against Chazz, he was offered a promotion to Obelisk Blue but declines, stating he will not enter it until he becomes the best student in the freshman class. To do so, he believes he needs to defeat Jaden. However, he does not wish to Duel him right away, as he wished to develop a Deck specifically to counter Jaden's.<ref name="ep12">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|12|ref}}</ref> Jaden stayed at Duel Academy during winter break, finding himself in a life-threatening Duel with the [[Jinzo (character)|spirit]] of the "[[Jinzo (anime)|Jinzo]]" card. Jaden felt real pain as his [[Life Points]] decreaseeddecreased, and his body parts fade as he is attacked. Though he wins, he gets his first taste of a [[Shadow Duel]],<ref name="ep14">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|14|ref}}</ref> though he does not realize this until a later date.<ref name="ep29">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|29|ref}}</ref> Jaden then found himself in a Duel over the affections of Alexis against the captain of Duel Academy's tennis team, [[Harrington Rosewood]]. Harrington gets an early lead during the Duel with his "Ace" cards. After Jaden deals major damage to him via direct attacks, he then activates "[[Deuce]]" and almost wins with its effect, but Jaden was able to save himself win the Duel, becoming Alexis' fiancee as per the terms that Harrington set. However, he has no clue what fiancee means. Alexis calls him an idiot in response (in the English version, she tells that it means they're just friends, "for now").<ref name="ep15">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|15|ref}}</ref>

Jaden got an opportunity to Duel against the Deck of [[Yugi Muto]] when the said Deck went on tour at Duel Academy. A copycat Duelist named [[Dimitri]] stole the Deck and Jaden Dueled him to get it back. He found himself in awe of Yugi's monsters, and was excited when he defeated "[[Dark Magician (anime)|Dark Magician]]" with "[[Elemental HERO Hero Bladedge(anime)|Elemental Hero Bladedge]]". However, Dimitri Summoned "[[Dark Magician of Chaos (anime)|Dark Magician of Chaos]]," which devastates Jaden.<ref name="ep18">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|18|ref}}</ref> He hung on, and successfully defeated Dimitri with "Flame Wingman," recovering the Deck.<ref name="ep19">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|19|ref}}</ref> Jaden is nominated by Zane to be the academy's representative against [[North Academy]], with [[Chancellor Sheppard]] accepting it. Crowler nominated Bastion in response, and he proposed the two of them Duel in order to decide who the representative would be. Bastion claims that he's nearly finished his Deck that will counter Jaden's strategy. Jaden gained an early advantage in the Duel, but is set back when Bastion [[negate]]d "[[Polymerization (anime)|Polymerization]]" with "[[Cursed Seal of the Forbidden Spell (anime)|Cursed Seal of the Forbidden Spell]]", preventing Jaden from [[Fusion Summon]]ing in the usual way.<ref name="ep21">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|21|ref}}</ref> Jaden is forced to play defensively as Bastion's "[[Water Dragon (anime)|Water Dragon]]" and "[[Hyozanryu (anime)|Hyozanryu]]" destroyed his monsters. Jaden unveiled a new "[[Elemental HERO|Elemental Hero]]" - "[[Elemental HERO Hero Wildheart(anime)|Wildheart]]." Using it and and "[[Cyclone Boomerang (anime)|Cyclone Boomerang]]," Jaden won the Duel via [[Effect effect damage]]. Bastion then promised to create another Deck to challenge Jaden again someday.<ref name="ep22">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|22|ref}}</ref> Jaden found his rivalry with Chazz renewed when the latter returned to Duel Academy as the representative of North Academy. Jaden overheard an outburst of Chazz's, in which he expressed dislike for the burden [[Slade Princeton|his]] [[Jagger Princeton|brothers]] put on him to win. Chazz unveils new "[[Armed Dragons|Armed Dragon]]" cards which prove to be more effective against Jaden than his previous Decks had been.<ref name="ep25">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|25|ref}}</ref> Jaden is surprised to discover that Chazz has gained a [[Spirit Partner]] in [[Ojama Yellow (character)|Ojama Yellow]] and that Chazz can see Duel Spirits as well. Jaden won using a strategy involving "[[Hero Kid (anime)|Hero Kid]]." Chazz's brothers berate him after the Duel, and Jaden steps in to defend him. Chazz decided to remain at Duel Academy afterward.<ref name="ep26">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|26|ref}}</ref>

The [[Slifer Red]] dorm head and alchemy professor, [[Lyman Banner]], held a hike and picnic to the ruins that exist on the island. Jaden, [[Syrus Truesdale|Syrus]], [[Chumley Huffington|Chumley]] and [[Alexis Rhodes|Alexis]] attended. While there, they appear to be transported to the past, to a time when the ruins were still in use. Jaden's friends were captured, but Jaden himself is saved by [[Yasmin]]. He eventually ends up in a Duel against [[Gravekeeper's Chief (character)|Gravekeeper's Chief]], in which he and his friends will be buried alive if he loses. He found that the pain he experiences from losing [[Life Points]] to be real.<ref name="ep27">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|27|ref}}</ref> Jaden narrowly defeated the Chief by using the effect of his "[[Elemental HERO Hero Necroshade(anime)|Elemental Hero Necroshade]]" to Summon "[[Elemental HERO Hero Bladedge(anime)|Elemental Hero Bladedge]]". The Chief gifted Jaden with one half of a [[Shadow Charm]] pendent after the Duel, stating that it should help protect him in any further [[Shadow Duel]]s he may participate in. The group is returned to their own time.<ref name="ep28">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|28|ref}}.</ref>

[[Chancellor Sheppard]] selected Jaden as one of the seven Duelists to hold the [[Spirit Keys]]. These keys unseal the [[Spirit Gates]], behind which the [[Sacred Beasts|Sacred Beast]] cards are sealed. The legend goes that if the cards are released, a catastrophe will occur. A group of individuals known as the [[Shadow Riders]] will arrive and attempt to steal the keys. Jaden believed he will be targeted first, believing himself to be the strongest target. Alexis also believed Jaden will be first, as his Slifer Red uniform marks him as a weaker Duelist. In attempting to warn Jaden of this, she is transported to the volcano with Jaden, where the first Shadow Rider, [[Nightshroud]], awaits. As it turns out, he targeted Jaden for neither of the previously given reasons - he did so because he owns the other half of the Shadow Charm pendent, which pointed him in Jaden's direction. Syrus and Chumley are taken hostage, so Jaden accepted the Shadow Duel, in which the loser's soul will be sealed in [[Nightshroud (card)|a card]]. Nightshroud gained an early advantage by combining "[[Red-Eyes B. Dragon (anime)|Red-Eyes Black Dragon]]" and "[[Inferno Fire Blast (anime)|Inferno Fire Blast]]".<ref name="ep29"/> Jaden made a comeback, but Nightshroud unveils "[[Red-Eyes Darkness Dragon (anime)|Red-Eyes Darkness Dragon]]". Jaden narrowly avoided defeat by Summoning "[[Elemental HERO Hero Wildedge(anime)|Elemental Hero Wildedge]]". Nightshroud's soul was sealed in the card, but he remains barely conscious, as Nightshroud was controlling someone else - the brother of Alexis, [[Atticus Rhodes]].<ref name="ep30">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|30|ref}}</ref>

Left weak from his Duel with Nightshroud, Jaden watched from the sidelines as [[Vellian Crowler|Dr. Crowler]] is defeated by the second Shadow Rider, the vampire known as [[Camula]], having his soul sealed in a doll in the process.<ref name="ep31">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|31|ref}}</ref> He then also witnessed Zane who meets the same fate when Camula threatens Syrus' soul.<ref name="ep32">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|32|ref}}</ref> Enraged by the fall of his friends, Jaden challenged Camula after Atticus informed him that his complete Shadow Charm may be able to negate the power of Camula's and prevent souls from being stolen during the Duel. This turned out to be true, as Camula is forced to use her own soul as a cost in the [[activate|activation]] of "[[Illusion Gate]]," rather than a spectator's as she had against Zane. Jaden was able to defeat her with "[[Elemental HERO Hero Shining Flare Wingman(anime)|Elemental Hero Shining Flare Wingman]]," who gains [[ATK]] for each fallen "[[Elemental HERO|Elemental Hero]]" in the [[Graveyard]]. With this, Camula's soul was taken by "Illusion Gate" and the souls of Crowler and Zane were restored.<ref name="ep33">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|33|ref}}</ref>

Jaden began having nightmares regarding losing Shadow Duels, knowing that great harm could come to his friends. While trying to relax at the hot springs, he, Syrus, Chumley and Chazz are pulled through a portal to [[Duel Monsters Spirit World|an underground cave]]. They are confronted by [[Kaibaman (character)|Kaibaman]], causing Jaden to question if the latter is a Shadow Rider. He refused to answer, instead wishing to Duel, stating that Jaden seemed to have lost his fighting spirit. Kaibaman used the same Deck as [[Seto Kaiba]], and Jaden is ultimately defeated. However, he realized that he still had fun during the Duel and Kaibaman taught him that if he is scared of defeat, he will cease to grow as a Duelist.<ref name="ep34">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|34|ref}}</ref> Jaden is present when Bastion is defeated by the third Shadow Rider, [[Tania]], who takes him as her "husband" afterwards.<ref name="ep36">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|36|ref}}</ref> Jaden overcame her "[[Amazoness]]" monsters using "[[Elemental HERO Hero Wildheart(anime)|Wildheart]]" and the effect of her own [[Field Spell Card]], "[[Amazoness Arena (anime)|Amazoness Arena]]".<ref name="ep37">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|37|ref}}</ref> Jaden ends up mistaking a submarine captain named [[Admiral]] for the next Shadow Rider and though Jaden defeats him, Admiral kidnapped him, hoping to make him the top student at his planned underwater Duel Academy. Jaden stole an escape boat in order to get away, but did not make it back to Duel Academy until three days later.<ref name="ep38">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|38|ref}}</ref>

Jaden's next opponent was [[Abidos the Third]], an ancient pharaoh revived by the Shadow Riders who was once known as the "God of Duels." Jaden defeated him with fewer problems than expected, and Abidos realized that his servants had always let him win. Abidos is impressed by Jaden's Dueling and returns to the afterlife, with Jaden promising to meet him there when he dies so that they can Duel again.<ref name="ep40">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|40|ref}}</ref> Alexis and Chazz successfully defeated Shadow Riders [[Titan]] and [[Don Zaloog (character)|Don Zaloog]], respectively.<ref name="ep39">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|39|ref}}</ref><ref name="ep41">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|41|ref}}</ref> After that, only one Shadow Rider remaining. During this time, Professor Banner disappeared, and both Chazz and Alexis are defeated by the final Shadow Rider. Jaden confronts him in the basement of the [[Abandoned Dorm]]. He eventually revealed himself as Professor Banner. He stated that Jaden must prove himself as the "ultimate alchemist"," comparing Jaden's process of using "[[Polymerization (anime)|Polymerization]]" to fuse monsters to be similar to alchemic processes.<ref name="ep45">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|45|ref}}</ref> Banner explained that he came down with an illness after traveling the world in the name of alchemy, and was forced to entrust his soul to a [[wikipedia:Homunculus|homunculus]] in order to survive. Wishing to pay back the one who funded his research, he aimed to obtain the [[Sacred Beast]]s. Banner is eventually defeated when Jaden countered the latter's [[Banish|removed from play]] strategy with "[[Elemental HERO Hero Electrum(anime)|Elemental Hero Electrum]]." Banner left his [[wikipedia:Emerald Tablet|Emerald Tablet]] [[Shadow Charm]] to Jaden, warning him of the impending disaster that the Sacred Beasts will bring about.<ref name="ep46">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|46|ref}}</ref>

After Chazz's Duel against Alexis, Jaden witnessed the [[Spirit Gate]]s open, without the aide of the [[Spirit Keys]], which Chazz currently had. The keys led them to the gates, at which point the keys disappeared into the seven pillars surrounding the area. The ground quaked, and a black box rose from the center of the gates, inside of which was a smaller, box that contains the Sacred Beasts. The true mastermind of the ploy revealed himself - [[Kagemaru]], the elderly Chairman of [[Duel Academy]]. He intends to use the powers of the Beasts to restore his own youth. He specifically challenged Jaden to a Duel in favor of rest of the gathered students and teachers. Jaden found "[[Sabatiel - The Philosopher's Stone (anime)|Sabatiel - The Philosopher's Stone]]" inside the Emerald Tablet, and places it in his Deck. From within a life support tube supported by a spider-walker, Kagemaru Duels Jaden. Kagemaru Summoned "[[Uria, Lord of Searing Flames (anime)|Uria, Lord of Searing Flames]]" and "[[Hamon, Lord of Striking Thunder (anime)|Hamon, Lord of Striking Thunder]]," which drove Jaden into a corner. With two Beasts present, they began to absorb energy from card spirits around the world, which was then used to restore Kagemaru's youth. He appears a young man once more, and continued the Duel.<ref name="ep48">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|48|ref}}</ref> Using a series of [[Spell Card|Spell]] and [[Trap Card]]s, Jaden destroyed both of the Beasts with "[[Elemental HERO Hero Neo Bubbleman(anime)|Elemental Hero Neo Bubbleman]]." Kagemaru was able to revive them, however, and further Summoned the third Beast - "[[Raviel, Lord of Phantasms (anime)|Raviel, Lord of Phantasms]]." Jaden used the "Sabatiel the philosopher's stone" card to his advantage, and was able to pentuple the [[ATK]] of "Electrum" to win the Duel. The power absorbed is returned to the Duel Spirits, and Kagemaru became eldery elderly once more. He begged for forgiveness, and Jaden easily gave it to him, while motivating him to try to stand on his own. Jaden proceeded to accidentally injure the old man with a hug.<ref name="ep49">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|49|ref}}</ref>

Jaden was present at Chumley's Duel with Dr. Crowler, and supported his friend before he departed to become a card designer for [[Industrial Illusions]].<ref name="ep50">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|50|ref}}</ref> Jaden is then chosen by Zane to be the latter's final opponent before his graduation, in a match that the whole school will attend. Jaden accepted the Duel. Knowing that Zane was a powerful opponent, Jaden attempted to think his way through the Duel, which backfired as he misplayed his cards and failed to enjoy himself as he usually would.. Zane gains an advantage by constantly fusing and splitting his "[[Cyber End Dragon (anime)|Cyber End Dragon]]".<ref name="ep51">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|51|ref}}</ref> Zane snapped Jaden out of his rut, and the latter began to Duel with his heart once more, rather than his head. In this way, Jaden became the opponent that Zane had wanted him to be. Both Duelists were able to counter the strategies of the other, and Duel ultimately ends ended in a [[DRAW]] as the crowd applauds applauded the spectacle.<ref name="ep52">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|52|ref}}</ref>

[[File:Ep 53.jpg|thumb|220x220px|Jaden Dueling [[Aster]] for the first time]]Jaden has begun his second year at Duel at Duel Academy. Chancellor Sheppard has left on a trip, and so Dr. Crowler has been promoted to "temporary principal" in his absence. He acts in concert with a new employee, Vice-Chancellor Bonaparte. The two go to the docks to meet the incoming first-year students, with both curious as why Aster Phoenix has chosen to enroll, as he already Duels professionally. Unaware of new student [[AsterPhoenix]]'s status, Jaden Duels him, eager to teach a new student about Dueling. [[File:Ep 53.jpg|thumb|220x220px|Jaden Dueling [[Aster]] for the first time.]]During the Duel, MsMs. Dorothy reveals that he Aster constructed the Deck out of eight packs of cards he purchased that morning. Jaden attempts to give him advice, which Aster pretends to take. He receives a cell phone call from a white-cloaked man, who had told Aster to seek out Jaden in the first place, as the cloaked man believes Jaden to be "the one". Aster is not impressed by Jaden, and leaves after being defeated. Later, after the duelDuel, Syrus Syrus Truesdale realizes who Aster really was, and Jaden is eager to have a rematch with Aster when the latter is using his true Deck.

Crowler A few days later, Syrus and Bonaparte wait all day at Jaden are walking through the docks for Asterwoods. The duo got caught sleeping in class, butso Crowler makes them deliver 14 new Duel Disks to students who had lost theirs. Jaden wonders why so many people were losing their Disks, unknown and Syrus explains it is because of a bully that is challenging them to Duels and then taking them. Syrus had lost to this bully as well, he had already arrived earlierso Jaden decides it is time to confront this guy and get the disks back. They meet Tyranno run to the river and standing on the bridge is the bully, Tyranno Hassleberry, a Ra Yellow student, who is perturbed the same Ra Yellow student that was picking on Crowler and Bonaparte when he was not admitted into Obelisk Bluearrived at the school. Bonaparte reveals He tries to intimidate Jaden with his intentions of destroying the Slifer Red dormstrength, believing but Jaden just shrugs it off and challenges him to be a blot on Duel. Hassleberry also has a bunch of other Ra Yellows who support him like an army troop. They and Syrus watch the school's reputationDuel, as and Jaden states that if he views wins, Hassleberry has to give all the Duel Disks he stole back. Although Hassleberry fights admirably, he still loses to Jaden's combo of fusing "[[Elemental Hero Avian (anime)|Elemental Hero Avian]]" and "[[Elemental Hero Wildheart (anime)|Elemental Hero Wildheart]]" with "[[Polymerization (anime)|Polymerization]]" to Fusion Summon "[[Elemental Hero Wild Wingman (anime)|Elemental Hero Wild Wingman]]" and in the end, using "[[De-Fusion (anime)|De-Fusion]]" to separate them back. After the Duel, Hassleberry agrees to give back the Duel Disks. Later that night, Hassleberry moves to the Slifer dorm, having decided to live in the dorm's Duelists as weaklingsbecause he feels that he could learn a lot about Dueling from Jaden.

A few days Sometime later, Syrus and Jaden are walking through Jaden has just recently finished a Duel with Bastion Misawa in the woods. The duo got caught sleeping in classDuel Arena, so Crowler is making them deliver 14 new Duel Disks using "Elemental Hero Shining Flare Wingman" to destroy "[[Water Dragon (anime)|Water Dragon]]" to students who had lost theirsget the win. Jaden wonders why so many people were losing their DisksThat night, and Syrus explains itthe group gathers inside the Slifer Red dorm to watch Zane Truesdale's because of a bully next Pro League match. Finding out that Zane's opponent will be Aster Phoenix, Jaden is challenging them eager to Duels and then taking themsee what Aster's actual Deck consists of. Syrus had lost To everyone's surprise including Zane's, Aster reveals that his Deck has an "Elemental Hero" theme, similar to this bully as well, so Jaden decides it's time to confront this guy and get the disks back. They run to riverHowever, when Aster fuses Elemental Heroes "Avian" and standing on the bridge is the bully"Burstinatrix",Tyranno Hassleberryhe does not Fusion Summon "Elemental Hero Flame Wingman", the same Ra Yellow student that was picking on Crowler and Bonaparte when he arrived at the schoolbut "[[Elemental Hero Phoenix Enforcer (anime)|Elemental Hero Phoenix Enforcer]]". He tries to intimidate Jaden with To his strengthfriends' amazement, but Jaden just shrugs it off was unaware that this Fusion Monster even existed. Aster counters nearly every move Zane makes and challenges even causes him to a take damage from "Power Bond". The Duel. Hassleberry also has a bunch of other Ra Yellows who support him like an army troop. They and Syrus watch ultimately ends with Aster the Duel, and Jaden states that if he winswinner, Hassleberry has much to give the shock of all the of Duel Disks he stole backAcademy.

Hassleberry’s troop cheers him onAster Phoenix holds a press conference after his defeat of Zane Truesdale in the Pro League. He issues a challenge to Jaden Yuki, knowing that both of them play "Elemental Heroes". He starts reminiscing about how states he came 'll be coming to Duel Academytomorrow. Hassleberry was the son of an army sergeant and when he joined the school and aced Aster meets with his entrance examsmanager, he thought he would go to Obelisk BlueSartorius. Aster doesn't seem to have any real interest in Dueling Jaden, but got stuck in Ra Yellowis doing so once more on Sartorius' advice. Aster arrives that night by skysurfing. Even though he was in Ra, Hassleberry made Aster thwarts the best escape of it and formed a troop man who was robbing Duel Academy's card shop. He appears to show people how much power be looking for a certain card and friendship means to him. Although Hassleberry fights admirablywhen he does not find it, he still loses to Jadentosses the man's combo of fusing cards causally on the ground. The Duel begins and Aster Summons "Shining Phoenix Enforcer"[[Elemental HERO Avian]]while Jaden Summons " and Shining Flare Wingman". Aster uses a strange [[Elemental HERO WildheartField Spell Card]]" with called "[[PolymerizationClock Tower Prison (anime)|Clock Tower Prison]]" , which appears to fusion summon turn its hands each turn and do nothing else. Aster plays "[[Elemental HERO Wild WingmanD - Time (anime)|D - Time]]" and in the end, using Special Summons "[[DeDestiny Hero -FusionDoom Lord (anime)|Destiny Hero - Doom Lord]]" to seperate them back, a monster that no one in the crowd is familiar with. Its effect removes "Shining Flare Wingman" from play.

After Aster unveils his "Destiny Heroes" and Jaden's "Elemental Heroes" can't seem to compete. Despite the Duel"Destiny Heroes" relatively low attack points, Hassleberry agrees their effects push Jaden into a corner, as Aster uses "[[Misfortune (anime)|Misfortune]]" to deal damage while continuing to give back place [[Clock Counter]]s on "Clock Tower Prison". On the turn that the Duel Disksfourth Clock Counter is placed, Jaden would be able to deal enough damage to win. Later that nightHowever, Hassleberry moves "Clock Tower Prison" renders Aster immune to the Slifer dormdamage when it has enough Counters. Jaden plays "[[Fusion Gate (anime)|Fusion Gate]]" and because "Clock Tower Prison" was destroyed, Aster can Summon his ultimate monster - "[[Destiny Hero - Dreadmaster (anime)|Destiny Hero - Dreadmaster]]", having decided whose ATK are equal to live in the dorm because he feels that he could learn a lot about Dueling from Jadensum of the attack points of the other "Destiny Heroes" on the Field.

Sometime later, at duel academy, [[File:Jaden beaten by Aster.png|thumb|left|Jaden has just recently finished passed out after being defeated by [[Aster Phoenix|Aster]]]]Aster explains his past. His father was a Duel with Bastion Misawa in card designer for Industrial Illusions, who designed the Duel Arena, using "Elemental Hero Shining Flare Wingman" to destroy "Water DragonDestiny Heroes" himself. One day, Aster came home to get find his father dead (kidnapped in the windub). That nightThe person who did it also took one of the "Destiny Hero" cards, which was known to be the group gathers inside the Slifer Red dorm to watch Zane Truesdale's next Pro League matchmost powerful among them. Finding out that ZaneAster's opponent will be Aster Phoenixvigilante activity is centered around stopping crime to find the person who took his father from him, Jaden is eager as he would be able to see what Aster's actual Deck consists identify them by their possession ofthe stolen card. To everyone's surprise—including Zane's—Aster reveals that his Deck has an His "Elemental HeroDreadmaster" theme, similiar to negates the effect of Jaden's. However, when Aster fuses Elemental Heroes "Avian" and "Burstinatrix", he does not Fusion Summon "[[Elemental Hero Flame Wingman", but "Thunder Giant (anime)|Elemental Hero Phoenix EnforcerThunder Giant]]"and wins Aster the Duel with its attack. To his friends' amazement, Jaden was unaware that this Fusion Monster even existed. Aster counters nearly every move Zane makes and even causes him falls to take damage from "Power Bond". The Duel ultimately ends with Aster the winnerground, much to the shock of all of Duel Academyhis cards flying about, and they turn blank as he falls.

Aster Phoenix holds a press conference after his defeat of Zane Truesdale in the Pro League. He issues a challenge to Jaden After Jaden Yuki, knowing that both of them play "Elemental Heroes". He states he'll be coming to Duel Academy tomorrow. s loss to Aster meets with his managerPhoenix,Sartorius. Aster doesnhe claims he can't seem to have any real interest in dueling Jaden, but is doing so once more on Sartoriussee his cards and they' advice. Aster arrives that night by skysurfingre blank. Aster thwarts the escape of a man who was robbing Duel Academy's card shop. He However this appears to be looking for a certain card and when he does not find it, he tosses the man's cards causally on the ground. The Duel begins and Aster Summons "Elemental Hero Shining Phoenix Enforcer" while how Jaden Summons "Elemental Hero Shining Flare Wingman". Aster uses a strange Field Spell Card called "Clock Tower Prison", which appears to turn its hands each turn and do sees his Deck as everyone else sees nothing elsewrong with his cards. Aster plays "D - Time" and Special Summons "Destiny Hero - Doom Lord"Everyone, a monster that no one in Syrus Truesdale the crowd most, is familiar withworried about it. Its effect removes "Shining Flare Wingman" from playJaden ultimately decided to leave Duel Academy.

Aster Phoenix unveils his Destiny Heroes and Jaden Later, Jaden Yuki's Elemental Heroes can't seem to competeis stranded in a boat when a comet hits. Despite the "Destiny Heroes" relatively low attack pointsAfterwards, their effects push Jaden he is transported into [[Neo Space (location)|Neo Space]], a corner, as Aster uses "Misfortune" to deal damage while continuing to place Clock Counters on "Clock Tower Prison". On the turn Duel Monsters Spirit World that represents and protects the fourth Clock Counter is placeddelicate balance between Light and Darkness. Within this Limbo, Jaden would be able to deal enough damage to win. Howeverends up on a planet called Dolphina (which apparently is an uncharted planet neighboring Jupiter), where he is greeted by a dolphin-like creature named "Clock Tower PrisonAquos" renders Aster immune (who is later revealed to damage when it has enough Counters. Jaden plays be the [[Neo-Spacian Aqua Dolphin (anime)|spirit]] of "Fusion Gate[[Neo-Spacian Aqua Dolphin (anime)|Neo-Spacian Aqua Dolphin]]" and because ), who explains that "Clock Tower Prison[[the Gentle Darkness]]" was destroyed, Aster can Summon his ultimate monster - is in danger of being obliterated by a mysterious "Destiny Hero - DreadmasterDark Light", whose attack points are equal and only Jaden Yuki is able to fight off this entity and save the sum of the attack points of the other "Destiny Heroes" on the Fielduniverse.

Aster explains his past. His father was a card designer for Industrial Illusions, who designed the "Destiny Heroes" himself. One day, Aster came home to find his father dead (kidnapped in the English version). [[File:Jaden beaten by AsterDolphin.pngjpg|thumb|195x195px|Jaden passed out after being defeated by Dueling the robot with [[Aster PhoenixNeo-Spacian Aqua Dolphin (character)|AsterAquos]].|leftwatching]]The person who did it also took one of the Just then, an unusual Duel Robot sent by this "Destiny HeroDark Light" arrives, and Jaden must defeat it in a Duel, using cards, which was known to be the most powerful among themsalvaged from a satellite. AsterHe's vigilante activity is centered around stopping crime to find shocked when he can see the person who took his father from him, as cards he would be able to identify them by their possession of the stolen card. His "Dreadmaster" negate the effect of Jaden's "Elemental Hero Thunder Giant" holding, and wins Aster even more shocked when he discovers that the Duel with its attack. Jaden falls to the groundcards were contained within a KaibaCorp satellite, his which was carrying cards flying abouthe'd designed for a global contest held by Seto Kaiba a few years ago, and they turn blank as Jaden figures out that he fallswas the winner.

After Jaden Yuki's loss to Aster PhoenixAfter winning the Duel, he claims he can't see Jaden rediscovers his love for Dueling and regains his cards resolve, and they're blank. However then sets out to return to Duel Academy and stop this appears to be how mysterious "Light", however while Jaden sees finds himself back on Duel Academy, he finds that he is in a forest that is far from where the school building actually is. As his Deck as everyone else sees nothing wrong friends deal with the problems around them, Jaden is still trying to find his cardsway back to the Duel Academy building. Everyone, Syrus Truesdale the most, He complains that he is worried about ithungry and wants some curry right now. LaterThe rivalry between Syrus Truesdale and Tyranno Hassleberry intensifies, Atticus Rhodes Duels his sisterbecause he and Dreven with Jaden absent. Crowler wants them At the suggestion of Alexis Rhodes, the two decide to Duel to become a singing duo called decide who Jaden's true "Bro-bro and Sissybest friend" ("Bucky and Asurinaniki" or "little brother" in the Japanese version). Jaden himself is close to getting back, and is climbing the cliff face on the opposite end of the island. Sometime later, Syrus and Hassleberry are eating in the Slifer Red dorm, and the dinner is Jaden Yuki's favorite - fried shrimp. They eat the shrimp that was intended for Jaden, as he isn't there, and hope that wherever he is, he's not starving. Jaden is still wandering through the forest at the point, and comments that he suddenly tastes fried shrimp, which only makes him hungrier. Wheeler the monkey is also in the forest, pushing a large cart of discarded furniture. He finds Jaden, who has collapsed from hunger. He wakes him up, and Jaden hallucinates that the cart of furniture is really "Ancient Gear Golem". Jaden then has a flashback to his Duel with Dr. Crowler in episode 1.

Sometime laterAfter that, The manager of Aster PhoenixJaden sees Wheeler hitting his cart with his fist, Sartoriusand imagines that he's Bastion Misawa, arrives at Duel Academythus having a flashback to his Duel with him in episode 22. He tells Dr. Crowler and Vice-Chancellor Bonaparte that After this, he wishes imagines that Wheeler is actually Chazz Princeton and has flashbacks to explore the Academy by himselftheir Duel in episode episode 4. After this, as he wants proceeds to find students who he deems worthy to join the Pro League under his management. He meets Chazz Princeton in imagine that the woods, monkey is Zane Truesdale and begins a Duel with him, promising flashes back to let Chazz become a Professional Duelist should he winepisode 8. Sartorius lacks a Duel DiskAfter that's over, and Duels using Wheeler throws a table instead. Sartorius successfully defeats Chazz bucket of water at Jaden, and in the process begins to play mind games with this finally wakes himup fully. He persuades Chazz also gives him a bunch of bananas to join with eat. Jaden thanks him, promising that Chazz can use and heads off to continue his power trip back to defeat Jaden YukiDuel Academy. In this However, he ends up going the wrong way, Chazz this despite the fact that Duel Academy is visible through the trees in the direction he doesn't take. There is brainwashed and becomes Sartoriusalso a sign in that direction pointing towards Duel Academy. Jaden' first recruit into s stupidity actually causes the Society of Light''inanimate roadsign'' to sweat drop and face fault.

LaterA few days later, Alexis Rhodes is set to Duel Aster Phoenix. The fate of the Slifer Red dorm hangs in the balance. If Aster wins, then it will be demolished. If Alexis wins the dorm remains. Vice-Chancellor Bonaparte is confident that Aster will win, being Pro League Duelist. Jaden Yuki is stranded in finally makes it back to Duel Academy and is lead by a boat when light into a comet hitscave. AfterwardsHe meets another "Neo-Spacian" there, he is transported into Neo Space, a Duel Monsters Spirit World that represents and protects then hurries to the delicate balance between Light Academy. He takes Alexis' place in the Duel, and Darknesshis rematch with Aster begins. Within this LimboAster uses his "Destiny Heroes" again, and Jaden ends up on a planet called Dolphina unveils Contact Fusion, which the "Neo-Spacians" can use to fuse with "[[Elemental Hero Neos (which apparently is an uncharted planet neighboring Jupiteranime)|Elemental Hero Neos]]" without "Polymerization". However, where even he was unaware that this results in the Fusion Monster returning to the Fusion Deck at the End Phase, and is reduced to 200 Life Points via direct attacks as a result. Aster is greeted by confident he will win since Jaden has no clue on how to use his new cards, but Jaden refuses to give up and notes to himself, he still has a dolphin-like creature named lot to learn about his new Deck as "Aquos[[Elemental Hero Aqua Neos (anime)|Elemental Hero Aqua Neos]]" (who is later revealed went back to be his Fusion Deck on the End Phase without his knowledge. The two Duelists continually counter the spirit moves of the other, revealing more and more of their new Decks. Aster soon gets out "Neo[[Destiny Hero - Dogma (anime)|Destiny Hero -Spacian Aqua DolphinDogma]]"). Jaden saves himself from an attack that would end the Duel, but now both players are down to a few Life Points. Jaden is still confident he can continue, but Aster doesn't believe so, who explains that the "Gentle Darkness" is claiming there is no monster in danger of being obliterated Jaden's Deck that can help him. Jaden states that may have been the case with his old Deck, but it won't be with his new one. He decides to prove so by showing Aster a mysterious brand new hero in his Deck. Jaden then plays "Dark Light[[Neo Space (anime)|Neo Space]]", which lets his "Neos" Fusion Monsters remain on the field past the End Phase, and only Jaden Yuki is able to fight off this entity and save the universe.Summons "[[File:DolphinElemental Hero Flare Neos (anime)|Elemental Hero Flare Neos]]".jpg|thumb|207x207px|Jaden Dueling the robot with attacks, but Aster quickly plays "[[NeoD -Spacian Aqua Dolphin Shield (characteranime)|AquosD - Shield]] watching" to save himself.Aster then proceeds to switch his "Dogma" into Attack Position and equip it with "[[Heavy Storm Blade]]Just then". Aster attacks which surprises everyone, an unusual Duel Robot sent by this however doing so activates the effect of "Dark LightHeavy Storm Blade" arrives, destroying every Spell and Jaden must defeat Trap on the field besides "Heavy Storm Blade". This weakens "Flare Neos" and "Dogma" then attacks it in a Duel, using cards salvaged from a satellite. HeHowever the attack doesn's shocked when he can see t go through and soon enough "Heavy Storm Blade" begins to crack (which shocks Aster). Jaden reveals that the set card Aster destroyed with "Heavy Storm Blade" was "[[Spell Calling (anime)|Spell Calling]]" which allowed Jaden to set two face-down cards heafter it was destroyed. As such the attack backfires on Aster, destroying "Dogma" and winning Jaden the Duel. Due to Jaden's holdingvictory, the Slifer Red Dorm remains safe. Aster congratulates Jaden for his victory and even more shocked when he discovers that the cards were contained within a KaibaCorp satellite, which was carrying cards Jaden states hewon'd designed t count their first Duel as official to make things even for a global contest held by Seto Kaiba a few years agoboth of them, but Aster doesn't mind and Jaden figures out that he was the winnerleaves.

After winning A few days after Jaden's defeat of Aster Phoenix, two of Alexis’s friends come to see her. They tell her, Jaden, Syrus, and Hassleberry about Chazz and the trouble he is causing at the dorm. When they get there, the entire dorm is painted white to represent the Society of Light. Chazz is standing at the front steps, along with the other Obelisks that he turned into members by beating them in a Duel. Atticus is there and he warns them about how Chazz has become a stronger Duelist since he joined the Society. Chazz explains that the Society is run by Sartorius, who Jaden rediscovers remembered to be Aster Phoenix’s manager. Chazz says that Sartorius is more than that; Sartorius can help people see the light and that soon the whole world will see. Jaden cluelessly believes that they were exposed to lots of white paint fumes which causes Chazz and his love for Dueling groupees to react in shock and regains his resolveembarrassment. He angrily states that they are the crazy ones. Jaden wanted to challenge Chazz, but Alexis decides to do it because she feels it is right that she defend the Obelisks. Chazz and then sets out Alexis get ready to return to Duel Academy and stop this mysterious "Light"Duel in the arena, however while along with Jaden finds himself and the others and the new members of the Society. Chazz devastates Alexis with his new combos and ultimately wins the Duel. Alexis collapses to the ground and her friends run to her side to see if she is alright. She simply gets back on Duel Academy, he finds up and says that he is in a forest she has seen the light. Chazz says that is far from where soon, everyone will, and become members of the school building actually isSociety of Light.

Meanwhile at duel academyLater, The Ra Yellow dorm headChazz chooses Lorenzo, Sartyr, begins a vendetta the former world champion of the "Shooting Game" to bring his best students back to the dormDuel Jaden. Syrus Truesdale,Tyranno Hassleberry and Bastion Misawa have all been living at the Slifer Red dorm. He Duels Hassleberry, with the wager being that they will return Alexis lures Jaden to a planetarium in the Ra white dorm should Sartyr win (Jean-Louis Bonaparte who is secretly watching the events unfold believes if Sartyr wins, destroying where the Slifer Red dorm would be easier)Duel takes place. He disguises himself Lorenzo plays a Boss Rush Deck and uses and an alias, luring them out with curry. Sartyr states he will only allow them to have curry if Hassleberry can beat him overpowers Jaden in a the early stages of the Duel. Hassleberry narrowly defeats him with "Tyranno Infinity". Sartyr believes he will remain alone forever, however Hassleberry He later reveals that they didn't leave because of him, they wanted Sartorius offered to be closer to the Slifer Red dorm, so they make Lorenzo a Pro League Duelist if he could prevent it from being demolished. Bastion, Syrus, and Hassleberry agree to return to the Yellow dorm from time of time if Sartyr continues to cook curry. All the students are having curry and find it delicious though Hassleberry, Alexis, and Syrus note they wish defeat Jaden was here to have some curry.ElsewhereUltimately however, Jaden is still trying to find his way back to the Duel Academy building. He complains that he is hungry and wants some curry right nowloses.

The rivalry between Syrus Truesdale and Tyranno Hassleberry intensifiesA few days later, even with Jaden Yuki absent. At the suggestion of Alexis Rhodes, the two decide to Duel to decide who Jaden's true "best friend" ("aniki" or "little brother" in the Japanese version). Jaden himself Yuki is close to getting back, forced into a Duel against Professional Duelist and is climbing the cliff face on the opposite end Society of Light member Howard X Miller, who the islandEnglish version calls Sartorius' lawyer. Hassleberry appears to dominate the Duel in the early gameX plays a Mill Deck, with Syrus playing defensively and that his strategy being thwarted by Hassleberryrevolves around destroying his opponent's "Dark Tyranno"Deck and causing them to lose when they can't draw a card. Syrus activates Jaden ultimately thwarts X's strategy using "Cyber Summon Blaster", which will inflict 300 damage to Hassleberry each time a Machine[[Neo-Spacian Glow Moss (anime)|Neo-typemonster is Special Summoned. Using a combination of "Decoyroid", AmbulanceroidSpacian Glow Moss]]" and "Rescueroid", Syrus begins an infinite loop that depletes Hassleberry's Life Pointswith "Cyber Summon Blaster". Hassleberry could have ended ironically wins the Duel in a draw had he activated his face-down"Jurassic Impact", but chooses not to after realizing that Syrus truly has when X himself can't draw a stronger relationship with Jaden than he does. This was because Syrus close to the end of the Duel became tired because he was searching for Jaden the night before and once Hassleberry learned what he had done, he changed his mindcard.

Sometime laterSartorius, Aster's manager, challenges Hassleberry to a Duel, while promising to set Chazz back to normal should Hassleberry win. The Duel goes quite evenly, Syrus Truesdale and Tyranno Hassleberry are eating with both players being reduced to only a few hundred Life Points in a few turns. Sartorius wins by using "[[Reversal of Fate (anime)|Reversal of Fate]]" to change the Slifer Red dormeffects of his "Arcana Force" monsters. Despite his loss, and Hassleberry is not converted to the dinner is Jaden YukiSociety of Light, much to Sartorius's favorite - fried shrimpshock. They eat Hassleberry explains that in the shrimp that was intended for Jadenpast, as he isn't therehad excavated some Dinosaur fossils. His leg had been injured, and hope that wherever he is, he's not starving. Jaden is still wandering through so the forest at bone had been replaced by the point, and comments that fossilized Dinosaur bone he suddenly tastes fried shrimp, which only makes him hungrierhad uncovered. Wheeler the monkey He claims that this "Dinosaur DNA" is also in what grants him immunity to the forest, pushing a large cart powers of discarded furnitureSartorius. He finds JadenA few days later, who has collapsed from hunger. He wakes him up, and Jaden hallucinates its revealed that the cart of furniture is really "Ancient Gear Golem". Jaden then Sartorius has officially enrolled at Duel Academy as a flashback to his Duel with Dr. Crowler in episode 1student.

After that, Jaden sees Wheeler hitting his cart with his fist, Duel Academy organizes a field trip sometime after Sartorius' enrollment at the academy. Dr. Crowler and Vice-Chancellor Bonaparte about where they will take the students. Sartorius and imagines the large contingent of Obelisk Blue students that he's Bastion Misawa, thus having a flashback Chazz Princeton converted to his Duel with him in episode 22the Society of Light enter the room. After thisSartorius wants to pick where they go, and he imagines that Wheeler is actually Chazz Princeton and has flashbacks to their Duel in episode episode 4. After this, he proceeds to imagine that most of the monkey is Zane Truesdale and flashes back to episode 8student population backing up his choice. After that's over, Wheeler throws a bucket of water at Jadenenters the office while accompanied by Hassleberry, Bastion and this finally wakes him up fullySyrus. He Jaden states he also gives him has a bunch of bananas place to eat. Jaden thanks recommend for the school trip, but the Society members order him, and heads off to continue his trip back to Duel Academyget lost until he is smart enough to join them. However, Jaden states he has equal chance of choosing as he ends up going is currently the wrong way, this despite #1 student in the fact school. It's determined that Jaden will Duel Academy is visible through a Society member, with the trees in winner being permitted to choose the direction trip destination (Sartorius also mentions if Jaden loses then he doesn't takehas to promise to join the Society of Light). Sartorius chooses [[Princess Rose]] to represent the Society of Light. There is also a sign in She claims she can see Duel Spirits and that direction pointing towards Duel Academyhers are three frog princes, referencing well-known fairy tales. Jaden's stupidity actually causes the ''inanimate roadsign'' to sweat drop ultimately wins the Duel, and face faultannounces that the field trip will be to Domino City, the site of the Battle City tournament.

Few days laterDuel Academy's students arrive at Domino City for their field trip. Jaden, Alexis Rhodes is set Syrus and Hassleberry purchase guidebooks to Duel Aster Phoenixvisit the city's landmarks. The fate of They visit the Slifer Red dorm hangs in the balance. If Aster winspier where [[Yugi Muto]] Dueled [[Joey Wheeler]], then it will be demolished. If Alexis wins while the dorm remainslatter was controlled by [[Marik Ishtar]]'s [[Millennium Rod]]. Vice-Chancellor Bonaparte is confident that Aster will win, being aPro League DuelistThey later arrive at [[Solomon Muto]]'s [[Kame Game]] shop. Aster is slightly confusedThey introduce themselves to Solomon, however. He had met Chazz Princetonand upon explaining that they are from Duel Academy, prior he allows them to the Duelcome inside, who had assumed that Sartorius had sent Aster to help recruit more members for the Society of Light explaining that Yugi is probably off on another journey (in the dub , he assumed he was there says that Yugi "went to the market to defeat Jaden againget some olives three years ago"). Aster has no clue what Chazz is talking about, despite Sartorius being his manager.Jaden Yuki finally makes it back to Duel Academy and is lead by a light into a cave. He meets another Neo Spacianthere, and then hurries offers to be their tour guide for the Academy. He takes Alexis' place in rest of the Duelday, and his rematch with Aster begins. Aster uses his "Destiny Heroes" again, and Jaden unveils Contact Fusion, which he takes them to the "sites where Yugi Dueled [[Neo-SpaciansSeeker]]" can use to fuse with "and [[Elemental Hero NeosStrings]]" without "Polymerization". However, even he was unaware that this results in the Fusion Monster returning He lags behind as they continue to the Fusion Deck at the End Phasetheir next destination, and is reduced to 200 Life Points via direct attacks as a resultkidnapped. Aster is confident he will win since Jaden has no clue on how to use his new cards, but Jaden refuses to give locates Solomon and also meets up and notes to himself, he still has a lot to learn about his new Deck as with Aster. Seeing the hologram of Hassleberry's "Elemental Hero Aqua Neos[[Dark Tyranno]]" went back to his Fusion Deck on the End Phase without his knowledge. Aster notes to himself top of a building, they determine that he only has the cards that his father made for himand Syrus must be there. Now that he's gone[[Frost]] then finds Jaden, he now must defeat anyone that gets in his wayand wishes to take him to see Sarina, but he is confident that he can defeat Jaden againwho Aster recognizes as Sartorius' younger sister.

Jaden arrives at the hotel where the Obelisk Blue/Society of Light students are staying, and is kicked out, along with Atticus. The Slifer Red students are forced to stay at an outdoor camp, and are only supplied food when Solomon brings them some. Blaze and T-Bone, two Duelists continually counter more of Sarina's enforcers, end up in the same camp as Jaden, though they don't realize who he is. They appear to get along just fine, and Jaden shares the moves of food with them. They reveal that they themselves had once tried to enter Duel Academy, but failed the otherentrance exam. Despite this, they challenge Jaden to a Duel, revealing more still not aware who he is. T-Bone and more Jaden are about to start their Duel when Sarina absorbs the soul of Blaze into one of their new Decksher mirror cards while still back in her hideout. Aster soon gets out She tells T-Bone not to fail her, and forcibly places the "[[Monarch (series)|Monarch]]"Destiny Hero cards of [[Blaze]], [[Frost]] and [[Thunder (character)|Thunder]] into [[T- Dogma"Bone]]'s Deck. Jaden saves himself from an attack that would end T-Bone uses the combined power of the Duel"Monarchs" to Summon "[[Demiurge Ema]]", but now both players are down to ultimately loses when Jaden powers up "Elemental Hero Neos" using several Spell Cards. Sarina seals T-Bone's soul in a few amount of Life Pointsmirror as well, and reveals she's locked Syrus and Hassleberry in virtual pods. She states she'll be waiting at Kaiba Land for Jaden and Aster Phoenix.

After making their way to [[Kaiba Land]] and the Virtual World Facility within, Jaden is still confident he can continue, but and Aster doesn't believe soare suddenly transported onto a digital plane, claiming there is no monster where they are reunited with Hassleberry (who has taken the form of a bandanna-wearing dinosaur) and Syrus (in Jaden's Deck the form of a "Vehicroid" resembling a Volkswagen Beetle), and also discover that can help himthe members of the Light Brigade are trapped here. Jaden states Then, Sarina appears, explaining that may have been she is acting under the case with his old Deckorders of her brother, Sartorius, but it won't who wishes to discover the identity of the destined Duelist who is to be with his new one. He decides final opponent, and Sarina is to prove so by showing Duel either Jaden or Aster a brand new hero in his Deck. Jaden then plays "[[Neo Space]]"to find the answer, which lets his "Neos" Fusion Monsters remain on the field past the End Phasebut if Sarina's opponent loses, he must join Sartorius and Summons "[[Elemental Hero Flare Neos]]"the Society of Light. Jaden attacksaccepts the challenge, but Aster quickly plays "D convinces Sarina into a Tag- Shield" to save himselfTeam Duel. Sarina agrees, and splits herself in two for the face-off against Jaden and Aster then proceeds to switch his "Dogma" into Attack Position and equip it with "Heavy Storm Blade". Aster attacks which surprises everyoneis reluctant to accept, however doing so activates but decides that he must win to learn the effect of "Heavy Storm Blade", destroying every Spell and Trap on truth about the field besides death ("Heavy Storm Bladedisappearance". This weakens "Flare Neos" and "Dogma" then attacks it. However in the attack doesn't go through English dub) of his father and soon enough "Heavy Storm Blade" begins to crack(which shocks Aster). Jaden reveals that the set card Aster destroyed with fate of an "Heavy Storm BladeUltimate Destiny Hero" was "Spell Calling" which allowed Jaden to set two face-down cards after it was destroyed. As such the attack backfires on Aster, destroying "Dogma" and winning Jaden the Duelmonster.

Aster at this point realizes that Jaden is The Sarinas take an early advantage in the person that can defy destiny. At the same timeDuel, Sartorius flips over a card and sees it as due to the Wheel of Fortune upside-down (which means fact that an unexpected event will occur). Due Aster refuses to cooperate with Jaden, while Jaden's victorymoves are more about luck than strategy. Furthermore, the Slifer Red Dorm remains safe. Aster congratulates Jaden for his victory and Jaden states he wonfull moon behind Sarina't count their first duel as official s "[[Full Moon Mirror]]" seems to make things even for both of themwane into a new moon with every monster that is destroyed, but Aster doesn't mind and leaves. Aster then tells Crowler and Bonaparte once "Full Moon Mirror" gains its tenth Full Moon Counter, Sarina declares that he will be attending Duel Academy starting from the true test has nowbegun.

A few days after [[File:Sarina vs jaden.png|thumb|left|Jaden's defeat of and [[Aster Phoenix, Chazz walks into ]] vs [[Sarina]]]]Sarina 1 unveils her strongest monster: By Tributing "[[Magic Mirror Spirit Asogi]]" and "[[Magic Mirror Spirit Nayuta]]" she Summons "[[Dark Creator (anime)|Dark Creator]]" to the Obelisk dormfield and multiplies her monster tenfold, looking for trouble. The other students think he is going crazy and doesn't belong in the dorm because he is thanks to a SliferField Spell Card called "Infinite Fiend Mirror". Little did they know, Chazz was planning to make After stating that only the students members Chosen Duelist can destroy her army of the Society of Light. They ignore him at first"Dark Creator" monsters, she attacks, until Chazz challenges them to a Duel but Jaden and promises Aster barely manage to beat all survive her onslaught, because of themAster's "[[Elemental Recharge (anime)|Elemental Recharge]]". MeanwhileHowever, two of Alexis’s friends come to see her. They tell as Sarina ends herturn without a direct attack, Jaden, Syrus, and Hassleberry about Chazz comes to realize that "Dark Creator" and the trouble he is causing at the dorm"[[Dark Creator Token]]s" that were recently summoned cannot attack directly. Even though Aster manages to launch a counterattack with "[[Destiny Hero - Dasher (anime)|Destiny Hero - Dasher]]", Sarina's "Dark Creator" has another surprise: it cannot be destroyed by battle. When they get thereHowever, the entire dorm Jaden is painted white able to represent use the Society effect of Light. Chazz is standing at "Dasher" in the front stepsGraveyard to Special Summon his newest "Neo-Spacian" monster, along with the other Obelisks that he turned into members by beating them "[[Neo-Spacian Dark Panther (anime)|Dark Panther]]", and use it in a Duelcombo that brings out "[[Elemental Hero Dark Neos (anime)|Elemental Hero Dark Neos]]". Atticus "Dark Neos" is there and he warns them about how Chazz has become a stronger Duelist since he joined able to negate the Society. Chazz explains that the Society effects of "Dark Creator", which, after "Dark Creator" is run by Sartoriusdestroyed, who Jaden remembered to be Aster Phoenix’s managerundoes the effects of "[[Infinite Fiend Mirror (anime)|Infinite Fiend Mirror]]". Chazz says that Sartorius is more than that; Sartorius can help people see After the light and that soon the whole world will see. Duel, Sarina urges Jaden cluelessly believes that they were exposed to lots of white paint fumes which causes Chazz and his groupees Aster to react in shock and embarrassment. He angrily states that they are save her brother from the crazy ones. Jaden wanted to challenge Chazz, but Alexis decides to do it because she feels it is right that she defend control of the Obeliskslight.

MeanwhileBack at Duel Academy, a Society of Light member, Sartorius is playing with his [[:Arcana_Force_Tarot_readings|tarotBob Banter]] cards. He (who is upset because his predictions have turned out in love Alexis Rhodes) Duels Jaden Yuki to prove himself worthy to be falseAlexis' boyfriend. Alexis only accepts under one condition. If Jaden was supposed to lose his last Duel against Asterloses, but he won instead despite Sartoriuswill be reported for spying on her. Initially Chazz believes that Jaden will most certainly lose since some of Bob's predictions. When he sees another tarot card fall cards involve the player to the grounduse their head, he realizes it means that Aster is no longer needed and that it is really Jaden he needs in order however this proves to conquer be wrong as some of the worldchallenges are physical challenges. Back at Close to the end of the Duel Academy, Chazz Bob activates "[[Quiz Panel - Obelisk 30]]" and Alexis get ready to Duel in the arena, along with Jaden and recognizes the others and the new members of the Societycard. Chazz keeps boasting Bob realizes that he can see was the future and that is how card he winsdropped in front of Jaden earlier. Chazz devastates Alexis with his new combos and ultimately wins Although Jaden at this point knew the duel. Alexis collapses entire answer to the ground and her friends run question of the card, he ultimately chooses not to her side to see if she is alright. She simply gets back up answer it completely because he considered it unfair for Bob and says that she has seen since he knew the lightanswer, it wouldn't be a challenge for him at all. Chazz says that soonIn the end, everyone will, and become members of Jaden wins the Society Duel after using a gamble of Lighthis own: "[[Secret Mission]]".

LaterWhen Chancellor Sheppard returns and announces the [[Genex Tournament]], Chazz Princeton speaks to ViceJaden is excited and Syrus thinks that with any luck, Jaden will Duel many professionals. Sheppard specifies that the entire island will be the Duel arena and that each participant will receive one [[Genex Medallion]]. Participants must Duel at least once per day and are not permitted to decline the first person who challenges them each day. The winner will obtain all Genex Medallions owned by the loser. The final two medallion-Chancellor Bonaparte via cell phoneholders will compete in the final match. The latter says Sheppard announces that the best veteran Duelists that he can make the Society met in his travels will be arriving here shortly. He urges all of Lightthe students to do their best as he wishes the first Genex Champion to be from Duel Academy. He says there's white dorm an official Duel Academy dorma very special prize planned for the winner. Jaden leaps up, if someone yelling for them to leave all the winning to him. Syrus comments that past history suggests the prize may be a kiss from the Society can defeat Jaden Yuki, with theSlifer Red dorm's destruction Ms. Dorothy. Jaden looks around and Dorothy winks at stakehim.

Chazz chooses LorenzoAfter Sheppard dismisses them, the former world champion of students discuss the "Shooting Game" to Duel Jadennew development. Alexis Rhodes lures Jaden to Syrus says he heard a planetarium in rumor that the white dormnumber of medallions one collects will affect your grade, where the Duel takes placewith Aster saying he doesn't care about that. Hassleberry muses that its all about survival. Lorenzo plays a Boss Rush deck Jaden says he's fired up and overpowers Jaden in the early stages of the asks if anyone wants to Duelnow. He later reveals thatSartorius offered Aster walks off, saying he'll watch to make Lorenzo a Pro League Duelist see how things develop for now. Jaden asks if he could defeat Jaden's trying to be a downer and turns to Hassleberry for a Duel. Ultimately however, Hassleberry points out that he if he loses. As punishmenthis first medallion, Sartorius suppresses Lorenzohe's personality ll be eliminated right away, then turns to Syrus and dyes his hair whitesays he wants to take out the weakest competitor first anyway. Syrus turns to find himself surrounded by most of the school, giving who all see him no autonomy as the weakest Duelist there. Syrus runs away and everyone present except Jaden give chase. Jaden wonders when the rest of his own and putting him under complete Society controlthe worldwide Duelists are getting here.

A few days laterLater, Jaden Yuki is forced into is fishing at the harbor. He yawns, saying he's bored. He wonders if any outside Duelists have arrived yet, but hasn't seen any boats. Syrus and Hassleberry run up to him and Jaden asks why they look so happy. Syrus says he knew running away wasn't going to do any good, so he started by defeating a freshman red student and Hassleberry says he did the same with a second-year yellow. They both proudly show their newly-won Genex Medallions. Syrus asks why Hassleberry has to be such a show-off and the latter responds by asking if he wants to Duel against Professional Duelist and Society of Light member Howard X Millernow to settle it. Syrus declines, who saying it's only the English version calls Sartoriusfirst challenge he' lawyers obligated to take, claiming he's tired. X plays a Mill DeckHassleberry asks how many students Jaden defeated, who responds by saying none, and his strategy revolves around destroying since he was hoping to have his first opponentto be someone from outside Duel Academy. He's Deck and causing them to lose when been sitting here waiting, but no one has shown up. Syrus wonders if they can't draw re really coming. They hear a noise overhead as [[Prince Ojin]]'s plane comes into view. It lands on top of the warehouse. The three rush to meet it. Hassleberry muses that he must be pretty important to arrive in such a cardlarge plane. Jaden ultimately thwarts XSyrus sees the insignia on the side of the plane, saying it's strategy using "Neo-Spacian Glow Moss" and ironically wins the Duel when X himself can't draw a cardroyal crest of the [[Misgarth]] Kingdom.

LaterJaden asks what that is and Syrus asks if Jaden never watches the news. Syrus says it's a small, isolated country, Sartorius sits at his headquartersbut they've launched SORA, making further predictions with his tarot cardsa laser satellite that could burn the world down. He determines says he did hear that their first prince is a big fan of ''[[Duel Monsters]]'' though both Jaden Yuki and Aster Phoenix are influencing . He had announced on TV that he had passed his destinytest to become a professional Duelist. Jaden says that now he know who his first opponent is. Jaden runs towards the plane, there where Ojin is about to descend from with three bodyguards and Linda. Ojin tells his bodyguards to relax - the kid appears to be a third personchallenger. He journeys to Duel Academy once more Jaden is about to challenge Ojin when Sartorius appears, zapping Jaden with energy by touching his shoulder. Sartorius offers Jaden his apologies and says that Ojin's existence is unrelated to determine who his destiny, as Chazz and Alexis arrives behind him. Sartorius declares that because of that person might , he will beOjin's opponent. He realizes Jaden asks who decided that and Sartorius responds that the person heavens did. Jaden asks him to hold on and Sartorius approaches Ojin, asking for a Duel. Jaden points out that he seeks is Tyranno Hassleberry, was the one who himself realizes found him first and asks to Duel instead. Ojin asks which one of them is connected to the "D" cards. Jaden asks if he means the "Destiny Heroes" and Sartorius says that that would be him. Ojin concludes that Sartorius will be his opponent then. Sartorius says he is delighted and grateful. Jaden asks how Sartorius is linked to the "Destiny Heroes", insisting that that would be Aster. Sartorius wins easily without even using one that Chazz Princeton has been raving about turn and he obtains the controls to [[Misgarth]]'s [[SORA (satellite)|satellite]]. Jaden wonders what kind of Duels are in regards to the Society store for the rest of Lightthe tournament.

Sartorius challenges Hassleberry to a Duel, while promising to set Chazz back to normal should Hassleberry win[[File:Pegasus in GX.jpg|thumb|Jaden meets [[Pegasus]] for the first time]][[File:YGOGX085. Howeverjpg|thumb|left|Jaden facing off against the Egyptian God "[[The Winged Dragon of Ra (anime)|The Winged Dragon of Ra]]"]]The Genex Tournament is in full swing, Sartorius has never used a Duel Disk beforebut Jaden and his friends are in a slump—especially Jaden, so Hassleberry much explain to since no challengers have approached him how it worksfor a Duel. The Meanwhile, [[Maximillion Pegasus]] and [[Chumley Huffington]] have arrived at Duel goes quite evenlyAcademy from [[Industrial Illusions]], with both players being reduced to only searching for a few hundred Life Points in a few turns. Sartorius wins by using stolen copy of the strongest [[Egyptian God]] Card, "Reversal [[The Winged Dragon of Fate" to change the effects of his "Arcana ForceRa (anime)|The Winged Dragon of Ra]]" monsters. Despite his loss, Hassleberry It is not converted to later discovered that a man named [[Franz]] has stolen the Society of Lightcard, much to Sartorius' shockand then sneaked his way into the Genex Tournament. Hassleberry explains that in the pastWhen Franz finds them, he had excavated some Dinosaur fossils. His leg had been injuredchallenges Pegasus to a Duel, and so stating that the bone had been replaced by winner will claim the fossilized Dinosaur bone he had uncoveredstolen card. He claims that this However, it's Jaden who ends up Dueling Franz, and must ultimately find a way to free "Dinosaur DNARa" is what grants him immunity from a confining Field Spell that forces Ra to the use its powers of Sartoriusagainst its will. A few days laterFollowing Franz's defeat, its revealed Pegasus explains to him that Sartorius has officially enrolled at Duel Academy as everyone can learn a studentlot from defeats and mistakes, while revealing the spot where his Millennium Eye once rested (before being stolen by Yami Bakura). When Pegasus offers Franz back his position in Industrial Illusions, Franz readily accepts, and returns to Industrial Illusions with Pegasus and Chumley.

Duel Academy organizes a field trip sometime after Sartorius' enrollment at the academy. Dr. Crowler and Vice-Chancellor Bonaparteargue about where they will take the students.Sartorius and the large contingent of Obelisk Blue students that Chazz Princeton converted to the Society Later, Jaden Duels [[Orlando]] as part of Light enter the roomGenex Tournament. Sartorius wants to pick where they go, Orlando is a Kabuki stage actor and he has most of the student population backing up his choice. Jaden Yukienters the office while accompanied by Tyranno Hassleberry, Bastion Misawa and Syrus TruesdaleProfessional Cosplay Duelist. Jaden states he also has a place to recommend for the school trip, but the Society members order defeats Orlando and reminds him to get lost until he Dueling is smart enough to join them. Jaden states he has equal chance of choosing as he more about fun than it is currently the #1 student in the school. It's determined that Jaden will Duel a Society member, with the winner being permitted to choose the trip destination (Sartorius also mentions if Jaden loses then he has to promise to join the Society of Light). Sartorius chooses Princess Rose to represent the Society of Light. She claims she can see Duel Spirits and that hers are three frog princes, referencing well-known fairy tales. Jaden ultimately wins the Duel, and announces that the field trip will be to Domino City, the site of the Battle City tournamentabout performing.

One day, Chazz Princeton defeats Gelgo, a Professional Duelist and wins his numerous Genex Medallions using his "[[White Knight]]" Deck. He challenges Jaden to a Duel Academy's students arrive at Domino City for their field trip. Jaden Yuki, Syrus Truesdale and Tyranno Hassleberrypurchase guidebooks to visit take place the city's landmarksnext day. They visit the pier where Yugi Muto Dueled Joey Wheeler, while the latter was controlled by Marik IshtarJaden asks why Chazz isn's Millennium Rod. They later arrive at Solomon Muto's Kame Game shop. They introduce themselves to Solomont using his "[[Ojama]]" cards, and upon explaining Chazz responds that they are from Duel Academyhe has no idea what Jaden is talking about, but then says he allows them to come inside, explaining vaguely recalls throwing out cards like that Yugi is probably off on another journey (the the other day and thinks they landed in the dub, he says that Yugi "went ocean. Jaden goes to the market ocean by the shore, trying to get some olives three years agofind Chazz's "Ojama")cards. He offers to be their tour guide Later, Jaden is rebuilding his Deck for his Duel with Chazz and the rest spirit of Lyman Banner contacts him. After questioning where he came from, Banner reveals that as his spirit attempted to pass on the dayafterlife, and it was eaten by [[Pharaoh (cat)|Pharaoh]]. He says he can't sleep because he takes them is hearing a strange voice. His spirit leads Jaden to the sites well where Yugi Dueled Seeker and StringsChazz had originally found "[[Ojama Black (anime)|Ojama Black]]" and "[[Ojama Green (anime)|Ojama Green]]". He lags behind as they continue to their next destination, and is kidnappedThe three "Ojama" cards are there. They split up tell beg Jaden to search for him, and run into Chazz Princeton. He tells Syrus and Hassleberry save them from crabs that they are attempting to meet the kidnappers on the roof of a building - the same building on which Yugi and Seto Kaiba once Dueled Umbra and Lumiscut them.

They do soThe Ojama Trio asks if Jaden can help Chazz; and feel that if they returned to him at this point, he would just throw them away again. Jaden offers to put the Trio in his Deck for his Duel with Chazz, which they accept, being excited about being able to fight beside Heroes. The next, day, Chazz and are met by Jaden meet outside the kidnappers - Frost and Thundermain entrance to Duel Academy's main building, with Jaden bringing Chazz's old black uniform along with him. They are to Tag Duel themChazz reaffirms his devotion to the Society of Light, but mentally feels strange at seeing the jacket, as some of his former memories return to him. Frost plays "Side Attack", which essentially changes Chazz dominates the format early stages of the Tag Duel to that of two single Duels - Syrus and Thunder may not attack Hassleberry and Frost, and vice-versaJaden is reduced to 400 Life Points. Frost and Thunder Summon Eventually Jaden uses an "Ice KnightOjama" combo to defeat him and "Thunder Knight", respectively, and Tribute them reminds Chazz that he only listens to Summon himself and ultimately removes him from the "Monarch" monsters control of the same Attribute - "Mobius the Frost Monarch" and "Zaborg the Thunder Monarch". They also play a combination Society of "Reflector Bit" monsters, which lets them reflect damage to their oppnents. Hassleberry is reduced to 1100 Life Points before Syrus' second turn comesLight.

MeanwhileA while later, Jaden Yuki locates Solomon Muto and also meets up with Aster Phoenix. Seeing is challenged to a Duel by [[Lucien Grimley]] from [[North Academy]], who is revealed to be able to use the hologram of Tyranno Hassleberry's power of "Dark Tyranno[[The Grim Reaper]]" on top of a buildingto win his Duels, they determine that he and Syrus Truesdale must be therein exchange for his soul. At During the Duel, Frost and Thunder begin Jaden manages to arguesurvive Lucien's One Turn Kill strategy, while Syrus and Hassleberry begin to function more as a team. They play off each otherLucien's ace card's quite well, as they were able to see each other's hand via the reflections "[[Slash Draw (anime)|Slash Draw]]", can destroy all of their opponentJaden's cards and damage Jaden for every card he controls. Jaden later discovers that Lucien had lost faith in his Decklong ago and sold his soul to "Reflector BitsThe Grim Reaper", if the monster spirit helped Lucien win all his Duels. Hassleberry puts After the Duel at a standstill by playing "Jurassic Impact", two battle through Lucien soon sees that he had always loved his Deck and Syrus restores their Life Points with "Ring of Life". Combining Hassleberryseeing Jaden's "Super Conductor Tyranno" with faith in his Deck he throws the Grim Reaper card to fight on his own. He switches his "Super Vehicroid - Stealth Union"arm to avoid using the power of the Grim Reaper. In the end, Syrus seems to have Lucien loses the Duel won. However, Frost activatesbut not before regaining faith in himself, which results in him breaking his deal with "Mirror of DualityThe Grim Reaper", taking out Syrus, Hassleberry and deciding to Duel of his own partner in order to win. He then finds Jaden, and wishes to take him to see Sarina, who Aster recognizes as Sartorius' younger sisterfree will.

Frost takes Syrus Truesdale and Tyranno Hassleberry toSarina at Kaiba Land. Believing his job to doneOne night, Sarina seals the souls of Thunder and Frost in mirror cards. The other members of The Light Brigade, Blaze and T-Bone, escape before Sarina can do the same to them. Jaden Yuki arrives at the hotel where the Obelisk Blue/Society good Sartorius appears from a beam of Light students are staying, light and is kicked outgives Jaden a small black case, along with Atticus Rhodes. The Slifer Red students are forced telling him to stay at an outdoor camp, protect it and are only supplied food when Solomon Mutobrings them some. Blaze and T-Bone decide that if they defeat Jaden, they may be able not to return it to get back in Sarina's good graceshim. They end up in the same camp as He then uses his mind control powers on Jaden, though they donso that he doesn't realize who he give whatever is. They appear in the case back to get along just finehim, and Jaden shares which turns out to be one of the food with themkeys to SORA. They reveal that they themselves had once tried The Light of Destruction then brainwashes Alexis and tells her to enter Duel Academy, but failed get the entrance exam. Despite this, they challenge satellite key back from Jaden so she challenges him to a Duel, still not aware who he is. Jaden wins and frees her from the control of the Society of Light.

T-Bone Meanwhile, Syrus is in the hospital, recovering from his Duel with his brother Zane, when he and Jaden are about hear an announcement over the P.A. system that Jaden has to start their Duel when Sarina absorbs take a physics pop quiz. Being the soul of Blaze into one of her mirror cards while still back in her hideout. She tells Ttest-Bone not hater that he is, Jaden is reluctant to fail hergo through with it. However, and forcibly places the "Monarchannouncement" cards was merely a recording of Blaze, Frost and Thunder into T-BoneDr. Crowler's Deckvoice, played back over the P.A. system by Prince Ojin. And when Jaden enters the classroom, he discovers that he is alone, until [[Dr. Eisenstein]] appears on the stage before him. Dr. T-Bone Eisenstein uses his logical Dueling knowledge to overpower Jaden, balancing the combined power of the "Monarchs" his monsters, Spells and Traps to deal significant damage to Summon "Demiurge Ema", but ultimately loses when Jaden powers up "Elemental Hero Neos" using severalSpell Cards. Sarina seals T-BoneBut Jaden, who believes that he's soul ll keep drawing the cards he needs, manages to come out on top with a strong counterattack. Upon defeat, Eisenstein is convinced that faith in chance can help win a mirror as wellDuel. With Hassleberry and Crowler waiting outside watching, and reveals she's locked Syrus and Hassleberry Jaden is happy to report that he passed his pop quiz. Then Crowler reminds him that no one is giving classes or tests while the Genex Tournament is still in virtual podsprogress. She states she'll be waiting at Kaiba Land for Jaden and Aster Phoenixrealizes that he was tricked into Dueling Eisenstein.

After making their way to Kaiba Land and the Virtual World Facility within, Jaden Yuki and Aster Phoenix are suddenly transported onto a digital plane, where they are reunited with Hassleberry Due to Jaden's victories over Alexis Rhodes (who has taken the form of a bandanna-wearing dinosaurfreed from Sartorius's influence) and Syrus and Dr. Eisenstein, and Aster Phoenix's victory over The D (lost in the form explosion of a "Vehicroid" resembling a Volkswagen Beetlehis yacht), and also discover that the members Light of the Light Brigade are trapped hereDestruction steps up its plans to destroy Earth.[[File:Syrus It fragments once again from Sartorius's body and hasslepossesses Prince Ojin, who challenges Jaden to a Duel for control of his key to SORA.png|left|thumb|220x220px|While Jaden manages to survive Ojin's One Turn Kill and rally his "Elemental Heroes" to destroy one of Ojin's "[[HassleberrySatellite Cannon (anime)|Satellite Cannons]] ", the Prince merely shrugs this off as a minor setback and reveals the most powerful monster his Deck can produce—the "[[SyrusSatellite Laser Balsam (anime)|Satellite Laser Balsam]] as ", a dinosaur and a car respectively."[[Satellite (series)|Satellite]]Then" monster with a Piercing effect, Sarina appears, explaining and one that she is acting under the orders of her brother, Sartorius, who wishes to discover the identity would gain 3000 attack points with each of the destined Duelist who is to be his final opponent, and Sarina is to Duel either Jaden or Aster to find the answer, but if SarinaOjin's opponent loses, he must join Sartorius and the Society of Lightpassing turns. Jaden accepts But even this is not enough to win Ojin the challenge, but convinces Sarina into a Tag-Team Duel. Sarina agrees, and splits herself in two for the face-off against as Jaden and Aster. Aster is reluctant able to accept, but decides that he must win to learn the truth about the death mount a comeback with "[[Change of Hero - Reflector Ray ("disappearance" in the English dubanime) |Change of his father and the fate of an "Ultimate Destiny Hero- Reflector Ray]]" monster.

The Duel beginsUnfortunately, and the Sarinas take an early advantage in the Duelalthough Ojin has been defeated, due to the fact that Aster refuses to cooperate with Jaden, while Jaden's moves are more about luck than strategyLight of Destruction (still possessing Sartorius) has not abandoned its goal. FurthermoreNow, the full moon behind Sarina's "Full Moon Mirror" seems it decides to wane into a new moon with every monster that is destroyed, and once "Full Moon Mirror" gains its tenth Full Moon Counter, Sarina declares that the true test has now begun.[[File:Sarina vs jaden.png|thumb|235x235px|Jaden and [[target Aster]] vs [[Sarina]].]]Sarina 1 unveils her strongest monster: By Tributing both "Magic Mirror Spirit" monsters ("Nayuta" and "Asogi")claim his key, she summons "Dark Creator" in an ultimate attempt to the field and multiplies her monster tenfoldclaim both, thanks to a Field Spell Card called "Infinite Fiend Mirror". After stating that only the Chosen Duelist can destroy her army of "Dark Creator" monsters, she attacks, but Jaden and Aster barely manage to survive her onslaught, because gain full control of Aster's "Elemental Recharge". However, as Sarina ends her turn without a direct attackSORA, Jaden comes to realize that "Dark Creator" and make the world "Dark Creator Tokenssee the light" that were recently summoned cannot attack directly.

Even though Aster manages to launch a counterattack After defeating [[The D]] and escaping with "[[Destiny Hero - Plasma (anime)|Destiny Hero - DasherPlasma]]"and his life, SarinaAster Phoenix heads to the Society of Light's "Dark Creator" has another surprise: it cannot be destroyed dormitory, intending to save Sartorius from The Light, by battlechallenging The Light, to a Duel Aster wagers his key. However, Jaden is able Aster makes a dramatic turnaround and attempts to use win the effect of Duel with "DasherPlasma" in the Graveyard to Special Summon his newest , but is ultimately defeated as The Light of Destruction unleashes "Neo[[Arcana Force EX - The Light Ruler (anime)|Arcana Force EX -SpacianThe Light Ruler]]" monster. Jaden, "Dark Panther"angered by this heartless victory, challenges Sartorius, with the fate of the entire world at stake. Sartorius places Aster's unconscious form on one hand of the goddess statue and use it in his Satellite Key on the other. The statue acts as a combo that brings out "Elemental Hero Dark Neos"set of scales. "Dark Neos" is able to negate Unless Jaden Yuki places his own key on the effects of "Dark Creator"hand, which, after "Dark Creator" is destroyed, undoes the effects scale will be imbalanced and Aster will fall into the pit of "Infinite Fiend Summoning Mirrors"lava below. After Sartorius activates the duelstatue, Sarina urges and the hand holding Aster beings to lower. If Jaden hands over the key, Sartorius will have access to the Satellite and be able to brainwash the whole world (destroy the world in the Japanese version). It's Aster 's life against the world's. Jaden chooses to save her brother from throw his key onto the control of other hand, and so the lightscale tips back into balance, saving Aster for now.

Later at duel academy, a Society [[File:Series103.jpg|thumb|Jaden vs [[Sartorius]]]]Elemental Hero Neos manifests before Jaden and explains that the source of Light member, Bob Banter (who every battle is in love withAlexis Rhodes) Duels Jaden Yuki to prove himself worthy to be Alexis' boyfrienda confrontation between light and dark. Alexis Neos says Jaden is the only accepts under one conditionwith the power of "gentle power of the Darkness of Justice" to save the world from The Light of Destruction. Jaden challenges Sartorius to a Duel for the satellite keys. If Sartoruis states he has no reason to Duel Jaden loses, since he will be reported 's already given up his key. Sartorius sends a beam of light at the keys to retrieve them, but the beam is blocked by a multicolored beam from space. Neos is protecting the keys. This forces Sartorius to Duel Jaden for spying on herthem. Initially Chazz believes that Jaden will most certainly lose since some of Bobgains an early advantage, reducing Sartorius to 300 Life Points with "Shining Flare Wingman". However, Sartorius activates "[[Light Barrier (anime)|Light Barrier]]" which surrounds the field, suppressing Neos' power. Sartorius retrieves the keys and influences Prince Ojin once more, giving him the keys and telling him to run an activate the satellite. With the keys gone, the hand holding Aster lowers towards the lava. Hassleberry runs in and barely manages to save Aster's cards involve life. Ojin rushes off to activate the satellite, and Hassleberry chases after him with Linda, leaving Syrus Truesdale to tend to Aster and support Jaden. Sartorius' "Light Barrier" card negates the effects of all non-Arcana Force monsters, allows Sartorius to choose which effect all such monsters get, and add the ATK of any monsters that either player destroys to use their headLife Points. During the Duel, Jaden has a vision of his own future, with himself standing in a desert. He's attacked by a shadowy armored figure, but this gives him confidence, as this future implies that the world is not destroyed, and that he wins against Sartorius, however despite the fact that this proves implies a bleak future for him. When Jaden summons "Elemental Hero Neos", it tells him that if he wins the Duel, he may be able to stop the satellite. Jaden manages to destroy "Light Barrier", allowing Neos to be wrong as some leave the area. After attacking directly with "Elemental Hero Glow Neos", its Duel Spirit leaves with that of Hassleberry to destroy the challenges are physical challengessatellite.

Close to [[File:GX episode 104.jpg|thumb|left|Jaden in space]]When Jaden re-summons "Elemental Hero Neos" using "[[Hero Flash!! (anime)|Hero Flash!!]]", the end spirit of Glow Neos remains at the satellite, while a separate spirit of regular Neos returns to the Duel, Bob . After Jaden activates "Quiz Panel - Obelisk 30Neo Space" and Jaden recognizes the cardSummons "Elemental Hero Neos" again, "Neos" rejoins Hassleberry. Bob realizes that was Sarina is able to stop the card he dropped in front of Jaden earlier. Although Jaden satellite from firing at Neos and Hassleberry, and this point knew the entire answer allows them to the question demolish it completely. Jaden defeats Sartorius with "[[Reverse of Neos (anime)|Reverse of the cardNeos]], he ultimately chooses not to answer it completely because he considered it unfair for Bob " and The Light of Destruction leaves the latter's body. Sartorius reveals that since he knew the answer, The Light of Destruction took his fortune-telling abilities with it when it wouldn't be a challenge for him at allexited his body. In He therefore allows his tarot cards to blow away in the endwind. After that, Jaden wins the Duel after using a gamble of his own: "Secret Mission"KaibaCorphelicopter shows up, with Sarina aboard, alive and well.

A little while later====Dimension World====During the third year, Bastion is annoyed at the Society Jaden is pursued by the spirit of Light not trying his favorite card in childhood, [[Yubel (character)|Yubel]], which was given to recruit him, once being one of the best Duelists of Duel Academy, and by his father (in order to be recognized, both versions he heads to them, after Sartoriusdoesn't remember who Yubel is until it reveals its physical form). HoweverWith his parents always working and away from home, Sartorius makes him Duel Chazz insteadJaden turned to Dueling friends to pass the time, in but the sadness associated with his inability to play "[[Yubel (anime)|Yubel]]" properly led the condition of Bastion joining Duel Monster to hospitalize a young Duelist named [[Osamu]] and scare away the Society rest of Light if his companions with other misfortunes. During this time, he lost. In the end Chazz wins and Bastion becomes develops a memeber of close friendship with [[North Academy]] [[Overseas Champions|champion]] [[Jesse Anderson]], as the Society of Lighttwo found they had much in common.

One dayDuel Academy is transported to [[Duel Monsters Spirit World|an alternate dimension]] where ''[[Duel Monsters]]'' can take physical form, Bonaparte runs and Jesse ultimately appears to sacrifice himself to grant the rest of the principal's office and informs Crowler that Chancellor Sheppard has returnedschool passage back to their own world. Bonaparte says he arrived this morning and is resting Depressed at the infirmary. Crowler says there's no doubt he'll be demoted from temporary principal loss of Jesse, and blaming himself for it Jaden willingly attempts to go back to vice-principalthe alternate dimension, taking a group of his insistent friends with him, though they end up in another, desperate dimension. Bonaparte insists that heHowever, Jaden's the vice-principal, so Crowlerguilt for Jesse's rank is lower than hissituation soon leads to an obsession. He says Crowler should feel lucky begins to still have a job think only of finding and saving Jesse and would be fired if Sheppard found out about the incidents at the Slifer Red dorm and the creation begins to disregard what his actions may make befall his other friends. Because of the White dorm. Crowler calls this nonsense - those things were Bonaparte's doing, not his. Sheppard enters the roomfriends [[Alexis Rhodes]], [[Tyranno Hassleberry]], Chazz and [[Atticus Rhodes]] all get captured and sacrificed by [[Brron, Mad King of Dark World (character)|Brron, commenting that they're having quite Mad King of Dark World]] in order to create the interesting conversation"[[Super Polymerization (anime)|Super Polymerization]]" card. Sheppard suggests they continue the conversation another timeWhen Jaden finally wins against Brron, [[Syrus]], as an even greater event is just around [[Axel Brodie]] and [[Jim Crocodile Cook]] arrive. Witnessing the corner. They ask what event that is and Sheppard tells them theyothers being sacrificed because of Jaden'll hold an assembly and s obsession to call all the students rescue Jesse causes them to the auditoriumabandon him, leaving him alone.

Later[[File:TheSupremeKing.png|thumb|Jaden as [[the Supreme King]] in the Dimension World]]Afterwards, Jaden feels guilty at himself for allowing the assemblysacrifices to happen. A strange figure called [[the Supreme King]] enters, Sheppard comments it's been a while since influencing his reincarnation to become evil and saying he's seen will never be able to redeem himself for his actions. With all his students - and notices friends gone, Jaden unwillingly accepts it along with the rise in students wearing strange uniforms. Crowler incomplete "Super Polymerization" card and Bonaparte look nervousat that time, but Sheppard surmises that the uniforms won't be a problemSupreme King possesses him. Sheppard says heWhile under the Supreme King's returned with a wonderful present for everybody. The students look excited. Jaden turns toSyrus and speculates control, Jaden commits many atrocities that Sheppard traveled include unrepentant slaughter of Duelists in order to complete the world "[[Super Polymerization]]" and got everybody a souvenirthe oppression of several villages. Syrus suggests it may However, as the Supreme King performs these actions, Jaden himself is left in doubt about what he needs in order to be foodcomplete not only as a Duelist, while Hassleberry insists it must be but as a dinosaur fossilperson. Sheppard clears his throat and Bonaparte orders them Unfortunately, he turns to cease talking the Supreme King for this instantadvice, who only tells him that one can only overcome evil by becoming evil. Sheppard snaps this fingers and After Axel uses Jim's [[Eye of Orichalcum]] on the screen behind him lights up with Supreme King during a symbol, consisting successful invasion of the letters "GX". He announces the start of the first-ever Genex Tournament, which will determine the number one Duelist among the worldSupreme King's next generation. He announces that all students at Duel Academy are qualified to participate. It will also be open to representatives castle, Jaden is freed from other affiliated Dueling schoolshis possession, like North Academy. Finallybut is deeply tormented by the atrocities he committed during his possession, and he reveals thus starts refusing to use his [[Fusion Monster]]s, as "[[Polymerization (anime)|Polymerization]]" and other cards that Duelists from the Pro League are also welcome to participateinclude Fusion Summoning remind him of the things he did while possessed, since the Supreme King mainly used Fusion Monsters.

Zane tries to Duel Jaden to snap him out of his guilty mindset and get him focused on stopping Yubel, but he only continues doubting himself more and feeling worse. Then Jesse reappears, though he is excited and Syrus thinks possessed by Yubel. Learning that with any luckhis friend is being controlled, Jaden will Duel many professionals. Sheppard specifies that puts his problems aside for the entire island will be the Duel arena and time being so that each participant will receive one Genex Medallionhe can save Jesse. Participants must Duel at least once per day However, when Jaden finally Duels Yubel to save Jesse, it is revealed that Yubel actually removed Jesse's soul from his body and are not permitted to decline placed him inside the first person who challenges them each day"[[Rainbow Dark Dragon (anime)|Rainbow Dark Dragon]]" before taking over. The winner will obtain all Genex Medallions owned by Jaden manages to exorcise Yubel out of Jesse, but in one foul swoop, it snatches the loser"Super Polymerization" card from Jaden and then forces him into a Duel. The final two medallion-holders will compete in Before the final match. Sheppard announces clash, Jaden finds out that Yubel's power was previously augmented by the best veteran Duelists that he met Light of Destruction while it was still stranded in his travels will be arriving here shortlyspace. He urges all of the students to do their best as Although he wishes the first Genex Champion feels guilty because his actions led to be from Duel Academy. He says thereYubel's a very special prize planned for exposure, the winner. sheer atrocity and shamelessness of its actions prevents Jaden leaps up, yelling for them to leave all the winning to him. Syrus comments that past history suggests from feeling any sympathy towards the prize may be a kiss from Ms. Dorothy. Jaden looks around and Dorothy winks at himderanged spirit.

After Sheppard dismisses themHowever, near the students discuss end of the new development. Syrus says he heard Duel, Jaden is told the truth between his connections with Yubel: Instead of just being a rumor that part of him, Jaden is the next Supreme King, the number reincarnation of medallions one collects will affect your gradea young prince of an unknown kingdom from long ago, with Aster saying he doesn't care about thatwho was once friends with a human Yubel. Hassleberry muses As the Supreme King contained the enigmatic power of a being called the Supreme King that its all about survival. Jaden says he's fired up and asks if anyone wants is needed to Duel now. Aster walks offdefeat the Light of Destruction, saying he'll watch needed a guardian to see how things develop for now. Jaden asks if protect him until he's trying was old enough to be a downer control and turns to Hassleberry wisely use his power; Yubel chose herself for a the role, and was transformed into the ''Duel. Hassleberry points out that he if he loses his first medallion, heMonster''ll be eliminated right awayit eventually became, then turns its effect allowing for the perfect defense against anyone who tried to Syrus harm Jaden. Despite the great burden and says he wants sacrifice, the young Supreme King promised to take out give his love (friendship in the weakest competitor first anyway. Syrus turns dub) only to find himself surrounded by most of the schoolYubel, which was why Yubel became Jaden's favorite card as a kid, who all see and why Yubel was so obsessed and jealous with him as the weakest Duelist there. Syrus runs away and everyone present except Jaden give chase. Jaden wonders when the rest of the worldwide Duelists are getting herehis friends.

At the white dorm, Chazz promises Sartorius that the Society of Light will do their best to gather as many medallions as possible, with Alexis adding that this could be there chance to introduce the Society of Light to the world. Sartorius says he's counting on them and abruptly walks off. Alexis says he doesn't' seem as ambitious as he usually is and Chazz says they must finish dying the rest of the academy - and then the world - white. Chazz rallies the students to go gather medallions and Bastion thinks this is his now-or-never chance to have his existence noticed. Sheppard is going over paperwork in his office, and Sartorius enters, saying he's grateful for the efforts Sheppard put forth to bring Genex here. Sartorius asks if he's contacted the Duelist he's been anticipating. Sheppard says he has, but comments that he is the Prince of an entire nation and that he imagines it must have been difficult to get him to alter his plans. Sartorius looks concerned, but Sheppard says he has decided to participate. That person is en route to the academy now by plane. He turns in his chair and asks how many Duelists are gathering for this "Genex"? His aide, Linda, responds that it would odd if any of them could oppose him, Prince Ojin of Misgarth. Ojin says he will consign them all to oblivion with a One Turn Kill. He pins his Genex Medallion to his shirt and briefly glances at a briefcase with his country's insignia on it. Later, Jaden is fishing at the harbor. He yawns, saying he's bored. He wonders if any outside Duelists have arrived yet, but hasn't seen any boats. Syrus and Hassleberry run up to him and Jaden asks why they look so happy. Syrus says he knew running away wasn't going to do any good, so he started by defeating a freshman red student and Hassleberry says he did the same with a second-year yellow. They both proudly show their newly-won Genex Medallions. Syrus asks why Hassleberry has to be such a show-off and the latter responds by asking if he wants to Duel now to settle it. Syrus declines, saying it's only the first challenge he's obligated to take, claiming he's tired. Hassleberry asks how many students Jaden defeated, who responds by saying none, since he was hoping to have his first opponent to be someone from outside Duel Academy. He's been sitting here waiting, but no one has shown up. Syrus wonders if they're really coming. They hear a noise overhead as Ojin's plane comes into view. It lands on top of the warehouse. The three rush to meet it. Hassleberry muses that he must be pretty important to arrive in such a large plane. Syrus sees the insignia on the side of the plane, saying it's the royal crest of the Misgarth Kingdom. Jaden asks what that is and Syrus asks if Jaden never watches the news. Syrus says it's a small, isolated country, but they've launched SORA, a laser satellite that could burn the world down. He says he did hear that their first prince is a big fan of ''Duel Monsters'' though. He had announced on TV that he had passed his test to become a professional Duelist. Jaden says that now he know who his first opponent is. Jaden runs towards the plane, where Ojin is about to descend from with three bodyguards and Linda. Ojin tells his bodyguards to relax - the kid appears to be a challenger. Jaden is about to challenge Ojin when Sartorius appears, zapping Jaden with energy by touching his shoulder. Sartorius offers Jaden his apologies and says that Ojin's existence is unrelated to his destiny, as Chazz and Alexis arrives behind him. Sartorius declares that because of that, he will be Ojin's opponent. Jaden asks who decided that and Sartorius responds that the heavens did. Jaden asks him to hold on and Sartorius approaches Ojin, asking for a Duel. Jaden points out that he was the one who found him first and asks to Duel instead. Ojin asks which one of them is connected to the "D" cards. Jaden asks if he means the "Destiny Heroes" and Sartorius says that that would be him. Ojin concludes that Sartorius will be his opponent then. Sartorius says he is delighted and grateful. Jaden asks how Sartorius is linked to the "Destiny Heroes", insisting that that would be Aster. As the Duel is about to begin by the docks, Bastion arrives on the roof of the warehouse and yells for Sartorius to Duel him. Alexis tells him to be quiet, as Sartorius' opponent has already been decided. Bastion holds up multiple Genex Medallions, proving he's been winning. Chazz comments that that just means he won against lowly Duelists. Alexis tells him off, saying that Sartorius' opponent is a world-famous figure. Bastion turns away in disappointment, saying he worked so hard. Ojin tells Sartorius that he is a busy Prince, so he will obliterate his opponent in an instant. Sartorius says that he foresees the same thing - this Duel will end before his own first turn comes. Syrus asks if that means he'll lose right away and Hassleberry is surprised Sartorius would admit defeat. Alexis is worried, but Chazz is sure that his words have some other, profound meaning. As Bastion draws in the dirt with a stick, Ojin says that Sartorius must be one gloomy fellow to admit his own defeat. Sartorius says he really wishes to see the Prince's Dueling. Ojin asks if they may begin with his turn and Sartorius says that's fine. Sartorius wins easily without even using one turn. Sartorius asks how Ojin is feeling, who responds that Sartorius attained victory before Ojin's turn was finished. Ojin attempts to grab the briefcase that is handcuffed to Linda, who tells him to stop - it's the control switch for SORA. The future of the Earth itself is at risk. Ojin unlocks the handcuffs with his key and declares that the future of the world is in the hands of Satorius now. He hands the briefcase to him and Sartorius bows. Jaden wonders what kind of Duels are in store for the rest of the tournament.[[File:Pegasus in GX.jpg|left|thumb|220x220px|Jaden meets [[Pegasus]] for the first time.]]The Genex Tournament is in full swing, but Jaden Yuki and his friends are in a slump—especially Jaden, since no challengers have approached him for a Duel. Meanwhile, Maximillion Pegasus and Chumley Huffington have arrived at Duel Academy from Industrial Illusions, searching for a stolen copy of the strongest Egyptian God Card, "The Winged Dragon of Ra". It is later discovered that a man named Franz has stolen the card, and then sneaked his way into the Genex Tournament. When Franz finds them, he challenges Pegasus to a Duel, stating that the winner will claim the stolen card. However, it's Jaden who ends up Dueling Franz, and must ultimately find a way to free "Ra" from a confining Field Spell that forces Ra to use its powers against its will.[[File:YGOGX085.jpg|thumb|243x243px|Jaden faced up against the Egyptian God "[[The Winged Dragon of Ra]]."]]Following Franz's defeat, Pegasus explains to him that everyone can learn a lot from defeats and mistakes, while revealing the spot where his Millennium Eye once rested (before being stolen by Yami Bakura). When Pegasus offers Franz back his position in Industrial Illusions, Franz readily accepts, and returns to Industrial Illusions with Pegasus and Chumley. Later, Jaden Duels [[Orlando]] as part of the Genex Tournament. Orlando is a Kabuki stage actor and Professional Cosplay Duelist. Jaden defeats Orlando and reminds him dueling is more about fun than it is about performing. One day, Chazz Princeton defeats Gelgo, a Professional Duelist and wins his numerous Genex Medallions using his White Knight deck. He challenges Jaden Yuki to a Duel, to take place the next day. Jaden asks why Chazz isn't using his Ojama Triocards, and Chazz responds that he has no idea what Jaden is talking about, but then says he vaguely recalls throwing out cards like that the the other day and thinks they landed in the ocean. Back at the White Dorm, Chazz is unable to remember why he even joined the Society of Light in the first place and can only vaguely remember the Ojamas. Bastion Misawa arrives and tells Chazz it's time for the meeting and reveals he has dyed his hair white. Chazz comments that he hasn't seen Sartorius lately, and Bastion responds that he heard a rumor he's been feeling fatigued. At the meeting, three Society of Light students make a brief speech about using the power of light to destroy the darkness. Bastion, Alexis Rhodes and the rest of the Society members are quite enthralled by the speech, while Chazz's mind wanders elsewhere. Meanwhile, Jaden is in the ocean by the shore, trying to find Chazz's Ojama cards. Later, Jaden is rebuilding his deck for his Duel with Chazz and the spirit of Lyman Banner contacts him. After questioning where he came from, Banner reveals that as his spirit attempted to pass on the afterlife, it was eaten by Pharaoh. He says he can't sleep because he is hearing a strange voice. His spirit leads Jaden to the well where Chazz had originally found "Ojama Black" and "Ojama Green". The three Ojama cards are there. They tell beg Jaden to save them from crabs that are attempting to cut them. The Ojama Trio asks if Jaden can help Chazz; and feel that if they returned to him at this point, he would just throw them away again. Jaden offers to put the Trio in his deck for his Duel with Chazz, which they accept, being excited about being able to fight beside Heroes. The next, day, Chazz and Jaden meet outside the main entrance to Duel Academy's main building, with Jaden bringing Chazz's old black uniform along with him. Chazz reaffirms his devotion to the Society of Light, but mentally feels strange at seeing the jacket, as some of his former memories return to him. Chazz dominates the early stages of the Duel, and Jaden is reduced to 400 Life Points. Eventually Jaden uses an "Ojama" combo to defeat him and reminds Chazz that he only listens to himself and ultimately removes him from the control of the Society of Light. A while later, Jaden is challenged to a Duel by Lucien Grimley fromNorth Academy, who is revealed to be able to use the power of "Grim Reaper" to win his Duels, in exchange for his soul. During the Duel, Jaden manages to survive Lucien's One Turn Kill strategy, as Lucien's ace card, "Slash Draw", can destroy all of Jaden's cards and damage Jaden for every card he controls. Jaden later discovers that Lucien had lost faith in his Decklong ago and sold his soul to "Grim Reaper", if the monster spirit helped Lucien win all his Duels. After the two battle through Lucien soon sees that he had always loved his deck and seeing Jaden's faith in his deck he throws the Grim Reaper card to fight on his own. He switches his arm to avoid using the power of the Grim Reaper. In the end, Lucien loses the Duel, but not before regaining faith in himself, which results in him breaking his deal with "Grim Reaper" and deciding to Duel of his own free will. Sometime later, On a computer in the White dorm, Sarina tries to put sense into Sartorius, but The Light of Destruction inside him makes him reject his sister's plea. Suddenly, a beam of light comes out and is seen by Jaden Yuki. Then, the good Sartorius appears from the light and gives Jaden a small black case, telling him to protect it and not to return it to him. He then uses his mind control powers on Jaden so that he doesn't give whatever is in the case back to him, which turns out to be one of the keys to SORA. On a boat, the good Sartorius appears before Aster Phoenix, giving him the other key and then vanishes. Back in the White dorm, the evil Sartorius asks the real Sartorius, who was in the mirror at the time, where the keys to the satellite are, and the reflection responds that they are with the chosen Duelists. He also adds that he knew he wasn't strong enough to fight "him", so he gave them to someone who is. The possessed man punches the mirror in response, causing the image to disappear. The Light of Destruction then brainwashes Alexis and tells her to get the satellite key back from Jaden so she challenges him to a duel. Jaden wins and frees her from the control of the Society of Light. One day, Bastion Misawa, upset that no one is respecting him after he joined the Society of Light, and that his logical knowledge keeps failing him, gets reinspired when he meets Dr. Eisenstein, a famous Dueling astrophysicist, hired bySartorius and Prince Ojin to Duel Jaden Yuki and reobtain his satellite key. Eisenstein quickly falls backward into a crevasse, but Bastion doesn't see it, causing him to believe Eisenstein was just a vision, and he runs off excited. Meanwhile, Syrus Truesdale is in the hospital, recovering from his Duel with his brother Zane, when he and Jaden hear an announcement over the P.A. system that Jaden has to take a physics pop quiz. Being the test-hater that he is, Jaden is reluctant to go through with it. Three students, including Tyranno Hassleberry, enter to escort Jaden to the classroom. However, the "announcement" was merely a recording of Dr. Crowler's voice, played back over the P.A. system by Prince Ojin. And when Jaden enters the classroom, he discovers that he is alone, until Dr. Eisenstein appears on the stage before him. Bastion is also tucked away behind a desk, out of Jaden's sight, and overhears that they will Duel. He thinks Jaden doesn't stand a chance. However, Dr. Eisenstein spots him, and thinks to himself that he can help him rediscover the principles of scientific Dueling. Dr. Eisenstein uses his logical Dueling knowledge to overpower Jaden, balancing the power of his monsters,Spells and Traps to deal significant damage to Jaden. But Jaden, who believes that he'll keep drawing the cards he needs, manages to come out on top with a strong counterattack. Upon defeat, Eisenstein is convinced that faith in chance can help win a Duel. With Hassleberry and Crowler waiting outside watching, Jaden is happy to report that he passed his pop quiz. Then Crowler reminds him that no one is giving classes or tests while the Genex Tournament is still in progress. Jaden realizes that he was tricked into Dueling Eisenstein. Bastion, however, is still inspired by Eisenstein's Dueling, so he strips and runs after him, wanting to become his apprentice. He finds him, but this time it's Eisenstein whose faith in logic has been destroyed. Bastion refuses to give up, looking up into the sky, then back to Eisenstein. But once again, he's gone, convincing Bastion that he really was a vision, when in reality, he simply fell off his cliff onto a small rock. Later, Aster Phoenix confronts his guardian, The D and asks if he won his duel with Doctor Collector. The D responds that of course, he did. When asked he called Aster here, The D reveals his sinister past. After seeing a new card design made by Aster's father, he sneaked into his apartment that night and attempted to steal the card. However, the card had been tainted by The Light of Destruction, and The D kidnaps (kills in the Japanese version) Aster's father. He used "Destiny Hero - Plasma" to become the champion of the Pro League and hold his title for ten years. Though he couldn't use the card in official matches, the powers of The Light of Destruction aided his victories in other ways. In underground duels, he steals the souls of countless duelists using the card. With his past revealed, Aster wishes to avenge his father, and he begins his duel with The D. Aster summons "Destiny Hero - Dogma" on his first turn, but The D counters with "Destiny Hero - Plasma" and "D - Force", which forms a nearly unstoppable combo that renders "Plasma" virtually untouchable. Aster eventually uses "Destiny Hero - Dark Angel" to seal the effect of "D - Force", after realizing that his father must have created it specifically to counter "Destiny Hero - Plasma". When Aster is about to destroy "Plasma", The D reveals that the soul of Aster's father is trapped within the card. Aster's father speaks to him, and says he apologizes for creating such a powerful card. When he began to create it, he heard the voice of The Light of Destruction, and was unable to stop himself from finishing. He stated it was similar to what happened when Maximillion Pegasus created the Egyptian God cards. He states that the The Light of Destruction that possesses the The D is merely a husk; the real Light of Destruction exists inside of Sartorius. He urges Aster to attack and destroy "Plasma". Aster attacks and his father says good-bye to him before the destruction of "Plasma", which leaves Aster overwhelmed with sadness and guilt. As The D drops his cards, The Light of Destruction escapes from "Plasma" and explodes, setting the ship ablaze. The card flies towards Aster and he quickly takes it. He sadly looks at the card and says goodbye to his dad since he will never see him again. The D regaining consciousness, yells at Aster that he is the chosen one (in the dub he swears that he will have his revenge), but Aster knowing what he must do does not care what The D says at all. Aster rushes out to the Deck and is saved via helicopter by Chancellor Sheppard. Due to Jaden Yuki's victories over Alexis Rhodes (freed from Sartorius's influence) and Dr. Eisenstein, and Aster Phoenix's victory over The D (lost in the explosion of his yacht), the Light of Destruction steps up its plans to destroy Earth. It fragments once again from Sartorius's body and possesses Prince Ojin, who challenges Jaden to a Duel for control of his key to SORA. While Jaden manages to survive Ojin's One Turn Kill and rally his "Elemental Heroes" to destroy one of Ojin's "Satellite Cannons", the Prince merely shrugs this off as a minor setback and reveals the most powerful monster his Deck can produce—the "Satellite Laser Balsam", a "Satellite" monster with a Piercing effect, and one that would gain 3000 attack points with each of Ojin's passing turns. But even this is not enough to win Ojin the Duel, as Jaden is able to mount a comeback with "Change of Hero - Reflector Ray". Unfortunately, although Ojin has been defeated, the Light of Destruction (still possessing Sartorius) has not abandoned its goal. Now, it decides to target Aster and claim his key, in an ultimate attempt to claim both, gain full control of SORA, and make the world "see the light". After defeating The D and escaping with "Destiny Hero - Plasma" and his life, Aster Phoenix heads to the Society of Light's dormitory, intending to save Sartorius from The Light,by challenging The Light, to a duel Aster wagers his key.The Duel between Aster and Sartorius continues. Aster is quickly backed into a corner by Sartorius' "Arcana Force" cards. Due to Sartorius' sinister assaults and psychological warfare, Aster begins to lose his resolve. The Light, says the real Sartorius is gone and his body is simply a host for it. He then attempts to take the key, but then Aster begins to fight back after the Real Sartorius begins to support him. After in turn helping give his friend the confidence to fight back against the Light of Destruction, Aster makes a dramatic turnaround and attempts to win the Duel with "Destiny Hero - Plasma", but is ultimately defeated as The Light of Destruction unleashes "Arcana Force EX - The Light Ruler". Jaden, angered by this heartless victory, challenges Sartorius, with the fate of the entire world at stake. Sartorius places Aster's unconscious form on one hand of the goddess statue and his Satellite Key on the other. The statue acts as a set of scales. Unless Jaden Yuki places his own key on the hand, the scale will be imbalanced and Aster will fall into the pit of lava below. Outside, the Genex Tournament is in its final stages. A group of Society of Light students stampede across the grounds, wishing to take victory in the tournament for Sartorius. The end up opposed by a group of Obelisk Bluestudents being led by Chazz Princeton, who wishes to make amends for contributing so much to the Society in the first place. Back at the White Dorm, Tyranno Hassleberry questions whether the lava is a hologram or not. Linda appears withPrince Ojin and says that it isn't. Ojin states that Sartorius is no longer human now and will do anything to accomplish his goal. Sartorius activates the statue, and the hand holding Aster beings to lower. If Jaden hands over the key, Sartorius will have access to the Satellite and be able to brainwash the whole world (destroy the world in the Japanese version). It's Aster's life against the world's. Jaden chooses to throw his key onto the other hand, and so the scale tips back into balance, saving Aster for now.[[File:Series103.jpg|thumb|220x220px|Jaden vs [[Sartorius]]]]Elemental Hero Neos manifests before Jaden and explains that the source of every battle is a confrontation between light and dark. Neos says Jaden is the only one with the power of "gentle power of the Darkness of Justice" to save the world from The Light of Destruction. Jaden challenges Sartorius to a Duel for the satellite keys. Sartoruis states he has no reason to Duel Jaden, since he's already given up his key. Sartorius sends a beam of light at the keys to retrieve them, but the beam is blocked by a multicolored beam from space. Neos is protecting the keys. This forces Sartorius to Duel Jaden for them. Zane Truesdale has just defeated an Obelisk Blue student. A figure in a mask steps out from the bushes and challenges him. Zane simply throws his Genex Medallions on the ground, stating that there are no opponents on the island worth Dueling. He walks away, and the figure takes the Medal. At the front of the school, Dr. Crowler and Vice-Chancellor Bonaparte tell Chancellor Sheppard that the tournament is over. They state that the champion is Chazz, and that he saved Duel Academy from the Society of Light. Alexis Rhodes recalls that had been defeated by Jaden earlier in the tournament. Chazz states that that match didn't count, since no medals were exchanged. Alexis drops the subject. Just as Chazz is about to declared the winner, the masked figure appears and reveals that he still has a medallion as well. He asks what the winner of the tournament receives, and Sheppard states that he will give them anything that's in his power to give. Chazz wishes to return to Obelisk Blue. The masked figure wants to be officially admitted to Duel Academy, specifically the Slifer Red dorm. Sheppard says that the Genex winner would be worthy of Blue, but states that if he wants to go to Red, that's not an issue. The figure removes his mask and reveals herself as Blair Flannigan. Back at the White Dorm, the Duel between Jaden and Sartorius begins. Jaden gains an early advantage, reducing Sartorius to 300 Life Points with "Elemental Hero Shining Flare Wingman". However, Sartorius activates "Light Barrier" which surrounds the field, suppressing Neos' power. Sartorius retrieves the keys and influences Prince Ojin once more, giving him the keys and telling him to run an activate the satellite. With the keys gone, the hand holding Aster lowers towards the lava. Hassleberry runs in and barely manages to save Aster's life. Ojin rushes off to activate the satellite, and Hassleberry chases after him with Linda, leaving Syrus Truesdale to tend to Aster and support Jaden. Jaden and Sartorius continue their Duel. Sartorius' "Light Barrier" card negates the effects of all non-Arcana Force monsters, allows Sartorius to choose which effect all such monsters get, and add the ATK of any monsters that either player destroys to their Life Points. During the Duel, Jaden has a vision of his own future, with himself standing in a desert. He's attacked by a shadowy armored figure, but this gives him confidence, as this future implies that the world is not destroyed, and that he wins against Sartorius, despite the fact that this implies a bleak future for him. When Jaden summons "Elemental Hero Neos", it tells him that if he wins the Duel, he may be able to stop the satellite. Elsewhere, Prince Ojin controlled by the The Light of Destruction once again has retrieved the control switch to the satellite. He runs into the forest, still being chased byLinda and Tyranno Hassleberry. He stops and opens the case, inserting both keys, thus arming the satellite. When Hassleberry and Linda catch up with Ojin, Hassleberry tackles him and then smashes the satellite's controls off of the ground, destroying them. However, Ojin says it's too late, and the satellite cannot be deactivated. In space, the satellite's front opens and launches a green laser at the Earth, which hits the ocean. Outside Duel Academy, Chazz Princeton and Blair Flannigan begin their Duel to determine the champion of the Genex Tournament. Chazz gains an early advantage with his Beetron monsters, but Blair makes a comeback with "Mystic Dragon". The Duel between Jaden and Sartorius continues. Jaden has destroyed "Light Barrier", allowing Neos to leave the area. After attacking directly with "Elemental Hero Glow Neos", its Duel Spirit leaves and meets up with Tyranno Hassleberry, who has his own spirit form - a T-Rex. Neos and Hassleberry go into space to dismantle the satellite, since it can't be stopped manually at this point. Hassleberry's physical body falls unconscious at this point.[[File:GX episode 104.jpg|left|thumb|220x220px|Jaden in space.]]When Jaden re-summons "Elemental Hero Neos" using "Hero Flash!!", the spirit of Glow Neos remains at the satellite, while a separate spirit of regular Neos returns to the Duel. As Glow Neos and Hassleberry get closer to the satellite, it shifts it's aim to fire at them, and they narrowly avoid being hit. Glow Neos' power begins to weaken after "Neos" is destroyed in the Duel, resulting in Glow Neos fading away. After activating "Neo Space" and Summoning "Elemental Hero Neos" again, he rejoins Hassleberry. At this point, Sarina appears, and reveals her reasoning for digitizing herself into the computer system - so she could infiltrate the satellite's programming. Sarina is able to stop the satellite from firing at Neos and Hassleberry, and this allows them to demolish it completely. Jaden defeats Sartorius, and The Light of Destruction leaves the latter's body. After this, Chazz Princeton's Duel with Blair Flannigan continues. Blair nearly defeats with "Mystic Dragon" and "Spike Egg", but Chazz makes a comeback with his Ojama Trio and the "Shield Attack" card and defeats her. Therefore, Chazz is declared the champion of the Genex Tournament by Chancellor Sheppard. Back at the White Dorm, Sartorius reveals that The Light of Destruction took his fortune-telling abilities with it when it exited his body. He therefore allows his tarot cards to blow away in the wind. After that, a KaibaCorphelicopter shows up, with Sarina aboard, alive and well. '''Dimension World''' During the third year, Jaden is pursued by the spirit of his favorite card in childhood, [[Yubel (character)|Yubel]], which was given to him by his father (in both versions he doesn't remember who Yubel is until it reveals its physical form). With his parents always working and away from home, Jaden turned to Dueling friends to pass the time, but the sadness associated with his inability to play "[[Yubel]]" properly led the Duel Monster to hospitalize a young Duelist named [[Osamu]] and scare away the rest of his companions with other misfortunes. During this time, he develops a close friendship with [[North Academy]] [[Overseas Champions|champion]] [[Jesse Anderson]], as the two found they had much in common. Duel Academy is transported to [[Duel Monsters Spirit World|an alternate dimension]] where Duel Monsters can take physical form, and Jesse ultimately appears to sacrifice himself to grant the rest of the school passage back to their own world. Depressed at the loss of Jesse, and blaming himself for it Jaden willingly attempts to go back to the alternate dimension, taking a group of his insistent friends with him, though they end up in another, desperate dimension. However, Jaden's guilt for Jesse's situation soon leads to an obsession. He begins to think only of finding and saving Jesse and begins to disregard what his actions may make befall his other friends. Because of this, his friends [[Alexis Rhodes]], [[Tyranno Hassleberry]], Chazz and [[Atticus Rhodes]] all get captured and sacrificed by [[Brron, Mad King of Dark World (character)|Brron, Mad King of Dark World]] in order to create the "[[Super Polymerization]]" card. When Jaden finally wins against Brron, [[Syrus]], [[Axel Brodie]] and [[Jim Crocodile Cook]] arrive. Witnessing the others being sacrificed because of Jaden's obsession to rescue Jesse causes them to abandon him, leaving him alone. [[File:HaouJuudai.jpg|thumb|180px|Jaden as the [[The Supreme King]] in the Dimension World.]]Afterwards, Jaden feels guilty at himself for allowing the sacrifices to happen. A strange figure called [[The Supreme King]] enters, influencing Jaden to become evil and saying he will never be able to redeem himself for his actions. With all his friends gone, Jaden accepts it along with the incomplete "[[Super Polymerization]]" card and at that time, The Supreme King possesses him. While under The Supreme King's control, he commits many atrocities that include unrepentant slaughter of Duelists in order to complete the "[[Super Polymerization]]" and the oppression of several villages. However, as The Supreme King performs these actions, Jaden himself is left in doubt about what he needs in order to be complete not only as a Duelist, but as a person. Unfortunately, he turns to The Supreme King for this advice, who only tells him that one can only overcome evil by becoming evil. After Axel uses Jim's [[Eye of Orichalcum]] on The Supreme King during a successful invasion of The Supreme King's castle, Jaden is freed from his possession, but is deeply tormented by the atrocities he committed during his possession, and he thus starts refusing to use his [[Fusion Monster]]s, as "[[Polymerization]]" and other cards that include Fusion Summoning remind him of the things he did while possessed, since The Supreme King mainly used fusion monsters. Zane tries to duel Jaden to snap him out of his guilty mindset and get him focused on stopping Yubel, but he only continues doubting himself more and feeling worse. Then Jesse reappears, though he is possessed by Yubel. Learning that his friend is being controlled, Jaden puts his problems aside for the time being so that he can save Jesse. However, when Jaden finally Duels Yubel to save Jesse, it is revealed that Yubel actually removed Jesse's soul from his body and placed him inside the "[[Rainbow Dark Dragon]]" before taking over. Jaden manages to exorcise Yubel out of Jesse, but in one foul swoop, it snatches the "[[Super Polymerization]]" card from Jaden and then forces him into a Duel. Before the final clash, Jaden finds out that Yubel's power was previously augmented by the Light of Destruction while it was still stranded in space. Although he feels guilty because his actions led to Yubel's exposure, the sheer atrocity and shamelessness of its actions prevents Jaden from feeling any sympathy towards the deranged spirit. However, near the end of the Duel, Jaden is told the truth between his connections with Yubel: Instead of just being a part of him, Jaden is The Supreme King, the reincarnation of a young prince of an unknown kingdom from long ago, who was once friends with a human Yubel. As The Supreme King contained the enigmatic power of a being called the Supreme King that is needed to defeat the Light of Destruction, he needed a guardian to protect him until he was old enough to control and wisely use his power; Yubel chose herself for the role, and was transformed into the Duel Monsters it eventually became, its effect allowing for the perfect defense against anyone who tried to harm Jaden. Despite the great burden and sacrifice, Supreme King Jaden promised to give his love only to Yubel, which explained why Yubel became present-day Jaden's favorite card as a kid, and why Yubel was so obsessed and jealous with him and his friends. Finally realizing the truth behind all his troubles, Jaden - after bidding adieu to his friends - allowed Yubel to gain a hold of "[[Super Polymerization]]," chaining "[[Spiritual Fusion]]" to choose their souls as the fusion materials instead of all twelve dimensions as Yubel was expecting, and purging Yubel of the Light of Destruction's influence. Vowing to never stop lovingcaring for each other, Yubel and Jaden are bound together for all time. Jaden supposedly left to battle of the light waves of chaos, and fulfil the mission Yubel was given in the past. After Jaden's disappearance and everyone else being returned back to Duel Academy, Syrus, Hassleberry, Atticus, Chazz, and Alexis were talking about Jaden. After the talk, Syrus sees a shooting star and wishes Jaden to be back, which happened as the "star" crashed at Duel Academy, and was revealed that it was Jaden, with the abilities of both The the Supreme King and Yubel under his control.

[[File:Jaden_(Yubel's_Eyes).png|thumb|left|Jaden as he appears in season four, with [[Yubel (character)|Yubel]]'s eyes.]] After the events that happened in season 3, Jaden has became very withdrawn and independent(though his cheerful personality was still here). Syrus is now in the Obelisk Blue dorm, and he is the only remaining student at Slifer Red. He now spends most of his time alone, feeling too distanced from his friends after what had happened. He decides to leave Duel Academy, not wishing to put his friends in danger (he had come to believe that things that put his friends in danger happened because of him being around). However, both [[Sartorius]] and [[Kagemaru]] attempt to convince him otherwise, believing that he is needed on the island to prevent a growing danger in the near future. This seems to be well-advised, as before their meeting, Jaden already confronts a mysterious Obelisk Blue student by name of [[Yusuke Fujiwara]], who can hypnotize people and set fires with his eyes, as well as the mysterious entity [[Trueman]], who seems to want both Jaden and Fujiwara dead. Both of these entities noticed Jaden showing Yubel's power and commented that he is not a regular human.

Jaden eventually regained his love for Dueling while teaming with Alexis in a Tag Duel. While dueling Dueling alongside her, he also made amends with her and repaired their friendship, making him more open to his friends again.

Eventually, Jaden learns that the person that everyone thought was Fujiwara was actually the spirit of one of his cards, [[Honest (character)|Honest]], and that Fujiwara doesn't even appear to be on earth. Although Jaden doesn't know what Trueman's intentions are, he has found that the enigmatic dark entity pulls people into the world of Darkness. He realizes this too late, having been distracted by Trueman's actions in Domino City, thus giving the real Nightshroud, using [[Yusuke Fujiwara]]'s body as a vessel, to attack the students at Duel Academy, only arriving in time to see Nightshroud possessed Fujiwara defeat the last student, [[Atticus Rhodes]]. Along the way, Jaden meets Jesse in Domino City, but mistakes him for Trueman after Sartorius infected his "[[Polymerization (anime)|Polymerization]]" card. After a Duel they fail to finish, Jaden realises it is Jesse and not Trueman he's Dueling and the two of them return to Duel Academy together. Both are then challenged to a triple Duel with Nightshroud, with only Jaden remaining the winner after he purges Nightshroud from Fujiwara. However, Jaden Duels the bodiless Nightshroud in a final Duel with the world at stake. The Duel was intense straight from the start; with Jaden summoning Summoning "[[Neos Wiseman (anime)|Neos Wiseman]]" using "[[Yubel (anime)|Yubel]]." Jaden finally defeats Nightshroud by summoning "[[Elemental HERO Hero Divine Neos(anime)|Elemental Hero Divine Neos]]" to defeat Nightshroud's "[[Darkness Neosphere (anime)|Darkness Neosphere]]."

[[File:YuGiOhGXEpisode180 PIC final letter.jpg|thumb|right|The letter Pharaoh had for Jaden.]]After the graduation ceremony, Jaden decides to leave Duel Academy quietly; however, he is brought to the room that contains Yugi's Deck by Winged Kuriboh. Yugi appears there, and after the Winged Kuriboh card glows with a bright light, Jaden finds himself in [[Domino City]] in the past, bumping into a younger Yugi who still holds the [[Millennium Puzzle]]. He challenges his hero to a Duel, and as he shuffles the Deck he senses the presence of the [[Egyptian Gods]] in Yugi's Deck. The Duel then begins, with Yugi eventually summoning Summoning "[[Dark Magician (anime)|Dark Magician]]" and Jaden Summoning "[[Elemental HERO Hero Neos(anime)|Elemental Hero Neos]]", their ace monsters, which battle it out. After a long battle, [[Yami Yugi]] finally takes over Yugi's body and welcomes Jaden, and Summons "[[Slifer the Sky Dragon (originalanime)|Slifer the Sky Dragon]]". Jaden's face lights up, and he finally realizes Dueling really is fun. He then sends "Elemental Hero Neos" to attack "Slifer The Sky Dragon" and the Duel comes to an abrupt end with Jaden, Yami and Yugi all smiling. It then pans to Jaden in a desert. Jaden then turns around and looks at the sky, and thanks Yugi for reminding him that he has a long way to go, and Dueling is fun, and shouts his very last "Gotcha!" towards the sun. His bag rustles, and he opens it to find Pharaoh and Banner inside. Inside Pharaoh's collar he finds a letter from his friends each with their own message for him. After reading it, Jaden, Banner, Pharaoh, and presumably Yubel decide to travel together, and thus Jaden runs off towards the sunset, off to start a new adventure.

Jaden is known to have traveled to [[wikipedia:Venice|Venice]] in ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 3D Bonds Beyond Time]]'' before being attacked by [[Paradox]]. He is relentlessly attacked further by "[[Cyber End Dragon (anime)|Cyber End Dragon]]." "[[Rainbow Dragon (anime)|Rainbow Dragon]]" and "[[Stardust Dragon (anime)|Stardust Dragon]]" and despite the extra protection offered from Summoning "[[Elemental HERO Hero Neos(anime)|Elemental Hero Neos]]," he was nearly overwhelmed by all their attacks. He only survives due to the intervention of [[Yusei Fudo]] and the [[Crimson Dragon]], the latter of which takes the final blows for him. He then explains to Yusei that he heard from his classmates about getting their cards stolen from Paradox's plan and came down to eliminate [[Maximillion Pegasus]] and destroy time itselfVenice to stop him. They then use the Crimson Dragon to travel back to the days of [[Yugi Muto]], only to find they were too late to stop Paradox from killing Pegasus. They return thirty minutes earlier after recruiting Yugi to their cause, with Yubel scaring off the patrons just before Paradox would appear to Duel them.

[[File:Judai2.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Jaden [[activate|activating]] "[[Polymerization]]" in the English trailer of ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 3D Bonds Beyond Time]]''.]]Though only having one turn in the Duel, Jaden shows his mastery of fusion as he Summons a new Fusion monsterMonster, "[[Elemental HERO Hero Neos Knight(anime)|Elemental Hero Neos Knight]]," by fusing his "Neos" with Yusei's "[[Junk Gardna (anime)|Junk Gardna]]" and destroying Paradox's "[[Malefic Cyber End Dragon (anime)|Malefic Cyber End Dragon]]" and "[[Malefic Rainbow Dragon (anime)|Malefic Rainbow Dragon]]". He shows his characteristic excitement when seeing Yusei's [[Duel Runner]] during their first meeting and when Yusei [[Synchro Summon]]s "[[Junk Gardna]]" during his first turn. He and [[Yami Yugi]] also manage to convince Yusei not to forfeit after he loses faith in their victory after the Summoning of "[[Malefic Truth Dragon (anime)|Malefic Truth Dragon]]". He and Yami Yugi are able to give "[[Stardust Dragon]]" the power to defeat "Malefic Truth Dragon" and defeat Paradox. Following their victory, all the damage Paradox caused to the timeline is repaired and the three return to their respective timelines with Yusei promising to protect the future and meet him and Yugi again.

[[Syrus Truesdale|Syrus]] and Jaden first met at the entrance exam and later they became best friends at [[Duel Academy]]. Jaden believes in Syrus even when he lacks confidence in himself. An example of this is when they are both forced to duel Duel the Paradox Brothers, Jaden motivates Syrus even though Syrus feels he will just be a burden. Jaden also cares deeply for Syrus and enjoys his company. This is shown when he rejects a promotion to [[Ra Yellow]] simply because "Syrus wouldn't be there." In the third season, Syrus loses faith in Jaden after watching their friends' Alexis, Chazz, Hassleberry and Atticus being sacrificed partly due to Jaden's fault. These feelings are aggravated even more due to orb of drought planted in Syrus' mind by the evil [[Zure, Knight of Dark World (character)|Zure, Knight of Dark World]]. But later he realizes that it wasn't entirely Jaden's fault and starts supporting him again. After Jaden initially leaves with Yubel, Syrus seems to be the person who misses Jaden the most and immediately cries tears of joy when he sees Jaden return. In the Japanese version, Syrus looks up to Jaden as a "big brother", resulting in a rivalry with [[Tyranno Hassleberry]].

[[Alexis Rhodes]] has always shown interest in Jaden and his Dueling skills. They share a lot in common, like the same passion for Dueling.<ref name="ep16222">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|162|ref}}</ref> Along the series they become very close friends, willing to support each other in the most difficult times. An example of this is when Alexis risks her life to accompany Jaden to the dimensional world in order to help him look for [[Jesse]]. Another example is when Jaden duels Duels Alexis to free her from the control of [[Sartorius]]. Later, after the events of the third arc, their realtionship relationship becomes awkward and this troubles Alexis greatly. She keeps reminiscing about how things were during their first year at duel Duel academy. She wishes that Jaden would return to his old fun loving personality and start smiling like he used to before. Their relationship is finally repaired during the [[:Yu-Gi-Oh!_GX_GX -_Episode_162Episode 162|Pair Dueling Tournament]] when Alexis reminds Jaden that he used to love duelingDueling. After some time, during their final pair duelDuel, Jaden states that he's grateful to have met her and also claims her 'bold' combo of using "[[Doble Passe (anime)|Doble Passe]] " was his first impression of her. During the course of the tournament, Alexis realizes she has feelings for Jaden and proceeds to tell him after they had won, but decides not to go through with it after realizing that he is completely oblivious to these feelings. Later, during the graduation party, she thinks about everything that has changed since their first year and feels that "Jaden has changed the most."

Though originally Jaden's main rival, [[Chazz Princeton|Chazz]] eventually becomes a close friend. Jaden considered them to be friends much earlier than Chazz did. Though their rivalry continues, they form a bond to their shared battles in various arcs. Chazz is even willing to accompany Jaden into the [[Duel Monsters Spirit World|other dimensions]] to help find [[Jesse Anderson|Jesse]], but still maintains that the two are not friends.

[[Blair Flannigan|Blair]] originally had a crush on [[Zane Truesdale|Zane]], but her fixation shifted to Jaden after being defeated by him, much to his shock and displeasure.<ref name="ep20">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|20|ref}}</ref> In the latest episodesthird season, it is shown that Jaden cared for her as a friend even going as far of getting medicines for her in their somewhat dangerous situation after being attacked by Yubel then gaining a mysterious illness, however she is later cured by the medicine from a nearby submarine.the two of them also co-operated well as a tag team

When [[Jesse Anderson|Jesse]] first came to Duel Academy, Jaden was fast friends with him because of how they were able to communicate Duel Spirits and share similar personalities. Also, when they met at the roof, they both had a feeling that they had met somewhere earlier. Those two are seen to have a very strong bond that no one else has. Jaden cares for Jesse up to the point that Jaden got extremely depressed that Jesse was left behind in the Spirit World. Overwhelmed by the emotions, when Duel Academy returned to its home dimension, Jaden risked his life to go to another world to get him back. Even after some dark moments they only strengthened their bond, which can't be shattered even by Darkness (that is shown in the triangle duel Duel between Jesse, Jaden and Yusuke). In ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 3D Bonds Beyond Time]]'', seeing that [[Jesse]]'s "[[Rainbow Dragon (anime)|Rainbow Dragon]] " card was used for "[[Malefic Rainbow Dragon (anime)|Malefic Rainbow Dragon]]", Jaden, furious at this, cursed [[Paradox]] for that action.

[[Yubel (character)|Yubel]] was the spirit of [[Yubel|a card]] Jaden owned in his youth.<ref name="ep131" /> Due to a promise made to [[The Supreme King|Jaden's past life]], Yubel protects him at any cost, putting several of his opponents into comas. Jaden's past life held romantic feelings for Yubel and pledged his love to her and her alone (all aspects of this are removed in the dub). She returns to seek out Jaden years later, wishing for him to make due on his past life's promise at any cost (in the dub, she wants revenge for being sent away). Every action she takes is to get closer to Jaden and believes that everything she does is out of love, no matter how heinous the action. Jaden eventually accepts her feelings and fuses himself with her via "[[Super Polymerization (anime)|Super Polymerization]]".<ref name="ep155">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX|155|ref}}</ref> ==Manga biography=={{main|Jaden Yuki (manga)}}[[File:Jaden manga portal.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Jaden in the [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX (manga)|manga]].]]Jaden Yuki is a headstrong student at [[Duel Academy]] who aspires to be as great a [[Duelist]] as his mentor, [[Koyo Hibiki]].{{-}}

==Non-canon Other appearances==[[File:Judaitf3.png|thumb|right|150px|Jaden in the ending of ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Tag Force 3]]''.]]In ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Tag Force]]'', Jaden can be selected as a partner. Upon maximizing all his hearts, he gifts the player with a "[[Miracle Fusion]]" card. He partners with [[Chazz Princeton|Chazz]] during the Tag Force tournament if not partnered with the player. During part three, he is brainwashed by [[Amnael]] and will Duel the player and their partner alongside the [[Shadow Riders|Shadow Rider]]. He is returned to normal upon defeating him.{{-Character other appearances}}

Jaden uses an '''"[[Elemental HERO|Elemental Hero]]" Deck''', which focuses on [[Warrior]]-[[Type]] monsters themed after superheroes. So far, he has been featured in the most duels out of all characters in the Yu-Gi-Oh franchise. The majority of Jaden's "Elemental Hero" monsters lack power, but he supports them with a variety of [[Spell Card|Spell]] and [[Trap Card]]s to unleash effective combos. Jaden relies largely on [[Fusion]], as almost all of the "Elemental Heroes" introduced in the anime can fuse with each other, giving Jaden's Deck many options in almost any situation. He further relies on recycling "[[Polymerization]]" to his hand and reviving or retrieving "Elemental Hero" monsters from the Graveyard. Jaden's trademark "Elemental Hero" is "[[Elemental HERO Flame Wingman|Elemental Hero Flame Wingman]]", which can be further fused into "[[Elemental Hero Shining Flare Wingman]]". In his second year, after his [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX - Episode 059|second Duel]] with [[Aster Phoenix|Aster]], Jaden's Deck is left blank to his eyes due to [[Sartorius]]' powers. With the inability to use his old "Hero" Deck, Jaden received a new one that included the "[[Neo-Spacian]]s", cards he created as a child for a [[KaibaCorp]] contest. The highlight of Jaden's new Deck is "[[Elemental HERO Hero Neos(anime)|Elemental Hero Neos]]", which can initiate [[Contact Fusion]] with the "Neo-Spacians" to summon Fusion Monsters without the need for "Polymerization". Jaden also includes support for the "Neo-Spacians" and "Neos", such as "[[Neo Space (anime)|Neo Space]]", to prevent the new fusions he Summons from returning to the [[Fusion Deck]] at the End Phase through their effects. He combines this Deck with his old one.

While under the control of [[The Supreme King]], Jaden used an '''"[[Evil Hero]]" Deck''', consisting of more powerful, sinister [[Fiend]]-Type incarnations of his trademark heroes, such as "[[Evil HERO Hero Inferno Wing(anime)|Evil Hero Inferno Wing]]" to "Flame Wingman", Summoned through the usage of "[[Dark Fusion (anime)|Dark Fusion]]". Compared to Jaden's normal Deck which relies on combos and often chance of the draw, his "Evil HERO" Deck relies on the brute force supplied by his monsters, which are immune to Spell and Trap cards when Summoned by "Dark Fusion". Jaden also uses "[[Super Polymerization (anime)|Super Polymerization]]" to use his opponent's monsters as Fusion Materials.

| [[Paradox BrothersPara]] and [[Dox]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX - Episode 010|10]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX - Episode 011|11]] || Win (with [[Syrus Truesdale]])

| [[Lyman Banner|Amnael]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX - Episode 045|45]]-[[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX - Episode 046|46]] || Win

| [[Syrus Truesdale]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX - Episode 050|50]] || Lose(simulation duel)

| [[Atticus Rhodes]]/[[Nightshroud]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX - Episode 159|159]] || Win

| [[Taigo Daigo Sorano]] || [[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX - Episode 168|168]] || Win