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| caption = Ushio Trudge in ''Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's''.

| toei_anime_debut = {{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! (first seriesToei)|1|ref}}| anime_debut = {{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh!|3|ref}} (second series)

* Special Pursuit/[[Stygian]]* [[Worms|Worm]]

| ja_voice = {{voice actors|ja|Yuji Kishi|Koji Ochiai|e1=(2nd NAS series)<ref>[http://www5f.biglobe.ne.jp/~flying-in-the-sky/on-air-data.htm biglobe.ne.jp] ''Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters GX'' cast</ref>|e3=(5D's)}}| de_voice = {{voice actors|de|Olaf Reichmann|e1=(5D's)}}

With ''Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's'' set many years after the beginning of ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters|Yu-Gi-Oh!]]'', there was debate among fans as to whether it was the same character appearing in both series. The ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 10th Anniversary Animation Book]]'' indicates he is the same character. <ref group=Notes name=montage>Although ''Yu-Gi-Oh! 10th Anniversary Animation'' Book indicates he is the same character, ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 3D Bonds Beyond Time|Yu-Gi-Oh! Bonds Beyond Time]]'' indicates that enough time has passed that some characters from the previous series are no longer alive. The anniversary book can also be interpreted as the 5D's version being based directly from the original series character thus explaining why it says that they are the same character.</ref> In the Japanese [[Duel Terminal]]s, the ''Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's'' version recites some of his lines from the ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' manga. He serves a similar role to Pegasus. Being the first antagonist but later became a supporting character.Design=====Appearance===

Trudge's character design was overseen by [[Kazuki Takahashi]]. Trudge is tall and strong, and has prominent eyebrows. In the [[Yu-Gi-Oh! (second series anime)|''Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters'']] anime, Trudge has brown hair..

===Personality===In the Japanese ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]]'' anime, despite his harsh traits, Trudge once paid for a stolen [[Duel Runner]] part Rally stole for Yusei out of his own paycheck to compensate it when he held up his end of the bargain to let Rally go if Yusei beat him in a Duel. When asked by his superior why he did it, Trudge simply replied, "Well, it is the humanity of a Duelist," showing that he has a good sense of responsibility and duty.<ref name="5d ep 2">[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 002]]</ref> [[Yusei Fudo|Yusei]] even mentions that he considers Trudge different from the other figures of authority in [[New Domino City|New Domino]]. It has been hinted that Trudge does not come from New Domino. He is very cruel and disrespectful towards the people of [[Satellite]], often calling them "Satellite scum". Following his first encounter with Yusei Trudge became obsessed with defeating him, challenged Yusei to a Duel whenever he had a chance and continously stalked him to try and arrest him again.  However, after meeting [[Martha]], Trudge changes, and becomes friends with Yusei. Trudge is also shown to have a sense of humor in the Japanese version. In the series finale, upon seeing Yusei he said he had "spotted a suspicious person and will commence interrogation".  Originally, Trudge is narrow minded, believing all Satellite residents are trash or scum like most Security officers did. Upon hearing Yusei, being a current Satellite resident was born in the Tops of Neo Domino City and Jack, being the former champion and current resident of Neo Domino City, was born in Satellite, his view changed drastically.

Originally, After the defeat of the Dark Signers Trudge is narrow mindedfelt that he needed to stop asking for Yusei's help when protecting the city and decided to capture Ghost himself, believing all Satellite residents are trash or scumreflecting on how much losing to Yusei the day they met had changed him. Upon hearing When the Divine Temple appeared he personally overlooked the evacuation while trusting Yusei, being a current Satellite resident was born in to save the city. The night before the Signers left the Tops of Neo Domino City city Trudge had one final friendly talk about their first encounter and Jack, being how both had grown over the former champion and current resident of Neo Domino City, was born in Satellite, his view changed drasticallylast three years.

[[File:Ushio-ssa.png|thumb|left|Ushio in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! (second series anime)|Yu-Gi-Oh!]].]]

After the Duel ends in Akiza´s favor they all foresee the appearance of the [[King of the UnderworldNetherworld]], who is heading towards the formed Condor geoglyph, projected over New Domino City. As with this, the [[Crimson Dragon]] appears once again and guides everyone to Rex Goodwin's mansion, where he reveals to them his identity as the final [[Dark Signer]], and then declares that a Shadow Turbo Duel will be held within the Condor geoglyph as a ritual to welcome the King of the UnderworldNetherworld. As Yusei, Jack, and Crow accept the Duel in order to stop the resurrection of the King of the UnderworldNetherworld, while Trudge, along with Mina, Leo, Luna, and Akiza can only watch and wait for an outcome.

[[File:5Dx065 Ushio VS Ghost.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Trudge (Ushio) VS Ghost]]

===StandingStandard Decks===While possessed by one of [[Roman Goodwin]]'s spiders, Trudge uses a '''"[[Worm]]" Deck''', solely focused on reducing Except during his opponent's Deck through cards such time as "[[Warm Worm (anime)|Warm Worm]]" and "a [[Dark Diviner (anime)|Dark Diviner]]". To easily [[Dark Synchro SummonShadow Drone]], Trudge uses cards like "[[Worm Bait (anime)|Worm Bait]]" to gather the [[Tribute]]s necessary for his "[[Dark Tuner Chaos Rogue (anime)|Dark Tuner Chaos Rogue]]"has only been seen Dueling in Turbo Duels.

{{Decklist|Worm Deck|effect monsters =* [[Shield Worm (anime)|Shield Worm]]* [[Warm Worm (anime)|Warm Worm]]|dark tuner monsters =* [[Dark Tuner Chaos Rogue (anime)|Dark Tuner Chaos Rogue]]|dark synchro monsters =* [[Dark Diviner (anime)|Dark Diviner]]|spells =* [[Worm Bait (anime)|Worm Bait]]|traps =* [[Regretful Rebirth (anime)|Regretful Rebirth]]}} ===Turbo=======Guard Deck====Trudge initially used a '''Guard Deck''', mainly focused on maintaining field presence through cards such as "[[Assault Dog (anime)|Assault Dog]]", which he would later [[Tribute]] to summon Summon his more powerful [[Monster Card|monsters]] such as "[[Handcuffs Dragon (anime)|Handcuffs Dragon]]". As he relies on brute force to win, he also uses cards to counter his opponent's [[Trap Card]]s like "[[Wiretap (anime)|Wiretap]]". He also uses "[[Montage Dragon (anime)|Montage Dragon]]" to inflict large amounts of damage.

* [[Assault Dog (anime)|Assault Dog]] x3<ref group=Notes name="montage">The third copy is [[sent]] from his [[hand]] to the [[Graveyard]] to [[Special Summon]] "[[Montage Dragon (anime)|Montage Dragon]]" in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 001|episode 1]].</ref>* [[Guard Dog (anime)|Guard Dog]]<ref group=Notes name="montage2">This card is [[send|sent ]] from his [[hand ]] to the [[Graveyard ]] to [[Special Summon ]] "[[Montage Dragon (anime)|Montage Dragon]]" in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 001|episode 1]].</ref>

* [[Tactical Espionage Expert (anime)|Tactical Espionage Expert]]<ref group=Notes name="montage2 " />

After his defeat by Yusei, Trudge acquires a '''Special Pursuit Deck''' from the [[Security chief]]. This Deck mainly focuses on preventing the opponent from activating [[Speed Spell Card]]s by locking them down with "[[Gate Blocker (anime)|Gate Blocker]]", also ensuring field presence with "[[Broken Blocker (anime)|Broken Blocker]]". During this, Trudge will go on the offensive with powerful monsters such as "[[Goyo Guardian (anime)|Goyo Guardian]]" while also punishing the opponent for playing defensively through cards like "[[Search Striker (anime)|Search Striker]]" and "[[Pursuit Chaser (anime)|Pursuit Chaser]]". Most of Trudge's [[Spell Card|Spell]] and [[Trap Card]]s focus on locking the opponent down or inflicting effect damage such as "[[Climactic Barricade (anime)|Climactic Barricade]]" and "[[Speed Spell - Sonic Buster (anime)|Speed Spell - Sonic Buster]]" or "[[Speed Spell - Speed Demon]]" respectively. Trudge also uses his "[[Final Countdown (anime)|Final Countdown]]" as a contingency if his original strategies don't work. He later utilizes the "[[Stygian]]" [[series]] alongside the standard cards.

* [[Assault Dog (anime)|Assault Dog]]<ref group=Notes name=hand"handsp">This card can be seen in his hand before the [[activate|activation]] of his second "[[Speed Spell - Sonic Buster (anime)|Speed Spell - Sonic Buster]]" in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 003|episode 3]].</ref>

* [[Guard Dog (anime)|Guard Dog]]<ref group=Notes name=Deck>This card can be seen in the [[Main Deck|Deck ]] when he receives it in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's - Episode 002|episode 2]].</ref>* [[Montage Dragon (anime)|Montage Dragon]]<ref group=Notes name=hand "handsp" />

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==NotesTrivia==In addition to his appearances in ''Duel Monsters'' and ''5D's'' and the reference in ''GX'', background characters who look like Trudge appear in three other series:* ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL|ZEXAL]]'': One of the denizens of the [[Astral World]] who appear when [[Yuma Tsukumo]] visits it<ref>{{episode|ZEXAL|121|ref}}</ref>* ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V|ARC-V]]'': A silhouetted Duelist in a flashback featuring [[Yusho Sakaki]] and other legendary Duelists<ref>{{episode|ARC-V|14|ref}}</ref>* ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS|VRAINS]]'': One of the bullies beaten up by [[Theodore Hamilton]]<ref>{{episode|VRAINS|94|ref}}<references group/ref><gallery widths="Notes225px" >Ushio ZEXAL.png | The cameo in ''Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL''Ushio ARC-V.png | The cameo in ''Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V''Ushio VRAINS.png | The cameo in ''Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS''</gallery>