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{{Infobox/Yu-Gi-Oh!/Episode
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{{Infobox episode
| series             = Yu-Gi-Oh!
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| series             = Yu-Gi-Oh!
| season             = 3
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| season             = 3
| image name          = Yugioh111.jpg
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| image             = Yugioh111.png
| image size          =
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| en_name            = Merger of the Big Five, Part 1
| image caption      =
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| ja_name            = ビッグ5の逆襲
| english            = Merger of the Big Five, Part 1
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| romaji_name        = Biggu Faibu no Gyakushū
| kanji              = ビッグ5の逆襲
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| ja_trans_name      = Big 5's Counterattack
| romaji              = Biggu Faibu no Gyakushū
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| number             = 111
| japanese translated = Big 5's Counterattack  
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| ja_air_date        = June 18, 2002
| episode number     = 111
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| en_air_date        = January 17, 2004
| japanese air date  = 18 June 2002
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| ja_opening        = WILD DRIVE
| english air date    = 17 January 2004
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| ja_ending          = Paradise
| japanese opening    = [[WILD DRIVE]]
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| en_theme          =  
| japanese ending    = [[Paradise]]<br /> 楽園
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| screenwriter      = Atsushi Maekawa
| english opening    =  
 
| english ending      =  
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Major Events==
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'''"Merger of the Big Five, Part 1"''', known as '''"Big Five's Counterattack"''' in the Japanese version, is the one hundred and eleventh episode of the [[Yu-Gi-Oh! (anime)|''Yu-Gi-Oh!'']] anime. It first aired in Japan on June 18, 2002 and in the United States on January 17, 2004.
* [[Seto Kaiba|Kaiba]] breaks away from the group so he can search for [[Noah Kaiba|Noah]] and [[Mokuba Kaiba|Mokuba]]. He is surprised to discover an exact virtual copy of [[Kaiba Land]] when he hasn't even shared the plans with anyone yet.
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==Summary==
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* [[Seto Kaiba|Kaiba]] breaks away from the group so he can search for [[Noah Kaiba|Noah]] and [[Mokuba Kaiba|Mokuba]]. He is surprised to discover an exact virtual copy of [[Kaiba Land]], his new theme park, when he hasn't shared the plans with anyone yet.
 
* Noah speaks with [[The Big Five]]. [[Nezbitt]] is ready to leave the Virtual World in [[Tristan Taylor|Tristan]]'s body, but the rest are in danger of dismissal for their failures. They beg Noah for one more chance.
 
* Noah speaks with [[The Big Five]]. [[Nezbitt]] is ready to leave the Virtual World in [[Tristan Taylor|Tristan]]'s body, but the rest are in danger of dismissal for their failures. They beg Noah for one more chance.
 
* Noah gives them their opportunity, and as their final chance for escape, the Big Five challenge [[Yami Yugi|Yugi]], each taking turns speaking through Tristan's body.
 
* Noah gives them their opportunity, and as their final chance for escape, the Big Five challenge [[Yami Yugi|Yugi]], each taking turns speaking through Tristan's body.
** If Yugi wins, they will give back Tristan's body. If the Big Five wins, they gain the bodies of Yugi and all his friends.
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** If Yugi wins, they will give back Tristan's body. If the Big Five win, they win the bodies of Yugi and all his friends.
 
* Joey declares five against one to be an uneven match-up, so he demands to also be in this Duel.
 
* Joey declares five against one to be an uneven match-up, so he demands to also be in this Duel.
 
** The Big Five speak privately with one another, initially inclined to reject this addition to the deal. However, [[Johnson]] believes that Joey will merely be a burden to Yugi. When [[Leichter]] points out that Joey beat Johnson, the latter persists and decides to use Joey's presence to give them an advantage.
 
** The Big Five speak privately with one another, initially inclined to reject this addition to the deal. However, [[Johnson]] believes that Joey will merely be a burden to Yugi. When [[Leichter]] points out that Joey beat Johnson, the latter persists and decides to use Joey's presence to give them an advantage.
** Speaking to Yugi and Joey, Johnson accepts this on the condition that the Big Five begin the Duel with 8000 [[Life Points]], while Yugi and Joey begin with 4000 each.
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** Speaking to Yugi and Joey, Johnson accepts this arrangement on the condition that the Big Five begin the Duel with 8000 [[Life Points]] while Yugi and Joey begin with 4000 each.
* While constructing his Deck, Joey adds "[[Cyber Harpie Lady]]" in honor of [[Mai Valentine|Mai]]. Later, it turns out that he also added "[[Harpie's Feather Duster]]".
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* While constructing his Deck, Joey adds "[[Cyber Harpie (anime)|Cyber Harpie]]" in honor of [[Mai Valentine|Mai]]. Later, it turns out that he also added "[[Harpie's Feather Duster (anime)|Harpie's Feather Duster]]."
  
 
==Deck Masters==
 
==Deck Masters==
* '''[[Yami Yugi]]''': "[[Dark Magician]]"
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* '''[[Yami Yugi]]''': "[[Dark Magician (anime)|Dark Magician]]"
* '''[[Joey Wheeler]]''': "[[Flame Swordsman]]"
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* '''[[Joey Wheeler]]''': "[[Flame Swordsman (anime)|Flame Swordsman]]"
* '''[[The Big Five]]''': "[[Deepsea Warrior]]" and "[[Nightmare Penguin]]"
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* '''[[The Big Five]]''': "[[Deepsea Warrior (anime)|Deepsea Warrior]]" and "[[Nightmare Penguin (anime)|Nightmare Penguin]]"
  
 
==Featured Duel: Yami Yugi + Joey Wheeler vs. The Big Five, Part 1==
 
==Featured Duel: Yami Yugi + Joey Wheeler vs. The Big Five, Part 1==
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<u>'''Turn 1: The Big Five (Gansley)'''</u><br />
 
<u>'''Turn 1: The Big Five (Gansley)'''</u><br />
[[Gansley]] draws "The Legendary Fisherman". He then [[activate]]s "[[A Legendary Ocean]]". Now all WATER monsters on the field and in both players' hands have their levels reduced by one and in addition all WATER monsters gain 200 ATK and DEF. He then [[Normal Summon]]s "[[The Legendary Fisherman]]" (1850/1600; Level 5 → 4) in [[Attack Position]] without [[Tribute]] due to "A Legendary Ocean's" [[Card effect|effect]] decreasing its [[Level]] by 1. As the name of "A Legendary Ocean" is treated as "[[Umi]]", "The Legendary Fisherman" cannot be attacked and is unaffected by Spell Cards (because of this it does not get the increase from "A Legendary Ocean").
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[[Gansley]] [[Draw a card|draws]] "[[The Legendary Fisherman (anime)|The Legendary Fisherman]]". Gansley [[activate]]s the [[Field Spell Card|Field Magic Card]] "[[A Legendary Ocean (anime)|A Legendary Ocean]]". The [[effect]] of "A Legendary Ocean" always treats it as "[[Umi]]", reduces the [[Level]]s of all [[WATER]] monsters on the field and in both players' hands have by 1, and increases the [[ATK]] and [[DEF]] of all WATER monsters by 200. Gansley [[Normal Summon]]s "The Legendary Fisherman" (1850/1600, [[File:CG Star.svg|16px]] 5 → 4)) in [[Attack Position]]. As the name of "A Legendary Ocean" is treated as "[[Umi]]", "The Legendary Fisherman" cannot be attacked and is unaffected by Magic Cards.
  
 
<u>'''Turn 2: Joey'''</u><br />
 
<u>'''Turn 2: Joey'''</u><br />
[[Joey Wheeler|Joey]] draws "[[Alligator's Sword]]" and subsequently Normal Summons it (1500/1200) in [[Defense Position]].
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[[Joey Wheeler|Joey]] draws "[[Alligator's Sword (anime)|Alligator's Sword]]". Joey Normal Summons "Alligator's Sword" (1500/1200) in [[Defense Position]].
  
 
<u>'''Turn 3: Yami'''</u><br />
 
<u>'''Turn 3: Yami'''</u><br />
[[Yami Yugi]] draws "[[Gazelle the King of Mythical Beasts]]" and subsequently Normal Summons it (1500/1200) in Defense Position.
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[[Yami Yugi]] draws "[[Gazelle the King of Mythical Beasts (anime)|Gazelle the King of Mythical Beasts]]". Yugi Normal Summons "Gazelle the King of Mythical Beasts" (1500/1200) in Defense Position.
  
<u>'''Turn 4: The Big Five (Gansley)'''</u><br />
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<u>'''Turn 4: The Big Five (Crump)'''</u><br />
At this point, Crump takes over for Gansley. Crump draws. Due to the Deck Master Ability of "[[Nightmare Penguin]]", the ATK of "The Legendary Fisherman" rises by 200 ("The Legendary Fisherman": 1850 → 2050/1600) as it's a WATER monster. "The Legendary Fisherman" [[attack]]s and [[destroy]]s "Gazelle". [[Crump]] then Normal Summons "[[Catapult Turtle]]" (1000 → 1400/2000 → 2200; Level: 5 → 4) in Defense Position.
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At this point, [[Crump]] takes over for Gansley. The Deck Master Ability of "[[Nightmare Penguin (anime)|Nightmare Penguin]]" increases the ATK of all WATER monsters Crump controls by 200 ("The Legendary Fisherman": 1850 → 2050/1600). "The Legendary Fisherman" [[attack]]s and [[destroy]]s "Gazelle". [[Crump]] Normal Summons "[[Catapult Turtle (later anime)|Catapult Turtle]]" (1000 → 1400/2000 → 2200; [[File:CG Star.svg|16px]] 5 → 4) in Defense Position.
  
 
<u>'''Turn 5: Joey'''</u><br />
 
<u>'''Turn 5: Joey'''</u><br />
Joey draws "[[Kunai with Chain]]" and subsequently [[Set]]s it. Joey's hand contains "[[Fairy Box]]", "[[Burning Soul Sword]]", "[[Polymerization]]", "[[Double Snare]]", and "Cyber Harpie". Joey Normal Summons "[[Cyber Harpie Lady|Cyber Harpie]]" (1800/1300) in Attack Position. Joey then switches "Alligator's Sword" to Attack Position.
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Joey draws "[[Kunai with Chain (anime)|Kunai with Chain]]". Joey [[Set]]s "Kunai with Chain". Joey's hand contains "[[Fairy Box (anime)|Fairy Box]]", "[[Burning Soul Sword]]", "[[Polymerization (anime)|Polymerization]]", "[[Double Snare (anime)|Double Snare]]", and "Cyber Harpie". Joey Normal Summons "[[Cyber Harpie (anime)|Cyber Harpie]]" (1800/1300) in Attack Position. Joey changes "Alligator's Sword" to Attack Position.
  
 
<u>'''Turn 6: Yami'''</u><br />
 
<u>'''Turn 6: Yami'''</u><br />
Yami Yugi's hand contains "[[Buster Blader]]", "[[Alpha the Magnet Warrior]]", "[[Black Luster Ritual]]", "[[Card Destruction]]", and "[[Kuriboh]]". Yami Yugi draws "[[Mystical Elf]]" and subsequently Normal Summons it (800/2000) in Defense Position.
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Yami Yugi's hand contains "[[Buster Blader (anime)|Buster Blader]]", "[[Alpha the Magnet Warrior (anime)|Alpha the Magnet Warrior]]", "[[Black Luster Ritual (anime)|Black Luster Ritual]]", "[[Card Destruction (anime)|Card Destruction]]", and "[[Kuriboh (anime)|Kuriboh]]". Yami Yugi draws "[[Mystical Elf (anime)|Mystical Elf]]". Yami Yugi Normal Summons "Mystical Elf" (800/2000) in Defense Position.
  
 
<u>'''Turn 7: The Big Five (Crump)'''</u><br />
 
<u>'''Turn 7: The Big Five (Crump)'''</u><br />
Crump draws. "The Legendary Fisherman" attacks "Mystical Elf", but Joey activates "[[Kunai with Chain]]", switching "The Legendary Fisherman" to Defense Position and increasing the ATK of "Cyber Harpie" by 500 ("Cyber Harpie Lady": 1800 2300/1300). Crump Sets a [[Monster Card|monster]]("Magician of Faith").
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"The Legendary Fisherman" attacks "Mystical Elf", but as Crump's monster declared an attack, Joey activates his Set [[Trap Card]] "Kunai with Chain", switching the attacking monster to Defense Position and equipping "Kunai with Chain" to a monster he controls. "The Legendary Fisherman" is switched to Defense Position and Joey equips "Kunai with Chain" to "Alligator's Sword". The effect of "Kunai with Chain" increases the ATK of the equipped monster by 500 ("Alligator's Sword": 1500 2000/1200). Crump Sets "[[Magician of Faith (anime)|Magician of Faith]]".
  
 
<u>'''Turn 8: Joey'''</u><br />
 
<u>'''Turn 8: Joey'''</u><br />
Joey draws "[[Harpie's Feather Duster]]" and subsequently activates it to destroy "A Legendary Ocean" ("Catapult Turtle" 1400 → 1200/2200 → 2000; Level 4 → 5). "Cyber Harpie Lady" attacks and destroys "The Legendary Fisherman". "Alligator's Sword" attacks and destroys [[The Big Five]]'s [[face-down]] monster. It's revealed to be "[[Magician of Faith]]" (300/400). The Flip Effect of "Magician of Faith" activates, letting Crump add "A Legendary Ocean" from his Graveyard to his hand. Crump's hand contains "[[Monster Reborn]]", "[[Premature Burial]]", "Polymerization", "[[Driving Snow]]", and "A Legendary Ocean". Crump plans to activate "A Legendary Ocean" next turn as well as use "[[Monster Reborn]]" to revive "The Legendary Fisherman" which will rebuild the Big Five's previous combo.
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Joey draws "[[Harpie's Feather Duster (anime)|Harpie's Feather Duster]]". Joey activates the Magic Card "Harpie's Feather Duster", destroying all Magic and Trap Cards Crump controls. "A Legendary Ocean" is destroyed ("Catapult Turtle" 1400 → 1200/2200 → 2000; [[File:CG Star.svg|16px]] 4 → 5). "Cyber Harpie" attacks and destroys "The Legendary Fisherman". "Alligator's Sword" attacks and destroys Crump's Set "[[Magician of Faith (anime)|Magician of Faith]]" (300/400). The Flip Effect of "Magician of Faith" activates, adding a Magic Card from Crump's [[Graveyard]] to his hand. He adds "A Legendary Ocean" from his Graveyard to his hand. Crump's hand contains "[[Monster Reborn (anime)|Monster Reborn]]", "[[Premature Burial (anime)|Premature Burial]]", "Polymerization", "[[Driving Snow (anime)|Driving Snow]]", and "A Legendary Ocean".
  
 
<u>'''Turn 9: Yami'''</u><br />
 
<u>'''Turn 9: Yami'''</u><br />
Yami draws. He then Normal Summons "[[Kuriboh]]" (300/200) in Defense Position. He then activates "[[Card Destruction]]", forcing all players to [[discard]] their hand and [[Draw a card|draw]] the same amount of cards they discarded. Crump is thus forced to discard "A Legendary Ocean" along with his other cards. At this point, Johnson takes over for Crump.
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Yami Yugi Normal Summons "[[Kuriboh (anime)|Kuriboh]]" (300/200) in Defense Position. Yami Yugi activates the Magic Card "[[Card Destruction (anime)|Card Destruction]]", [[discard]]ing all players' hands and forcing them to draw the same number of cards they discarded. At this point, Johnson takes over for Crump.
  
 
''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! - Episode 112|Duel continues next episode.]]''
 
''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! - Episode 112|Duel continues next episode.]]''
  
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==Differences In Adaptations==
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* Cut from the dub is a shot of robot monkey [[Honda]], moved to tears by [[Jounouchi]]'s insistence on fighting for him.
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* Another sequence with robot monkey Honda and the gang is cut from the English version. Firstly, Honda tearfully urges Yugi and Jounouchi on. [[Anzu]] tells him not to worry, and [[Duke Devlin|Otogi]] says he'll soon have his body back. He thanks them, and [[Shizuka]], who encourages her brother. Honda melts in her arms.
  
==Differences In Adaptations==
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* Brainwashed [[Mokuba Kaiba|Mokuba]] has red eyes in the dub.
* Cut from the English version is a shot of Robot Monkey Honda, moved to tears by [[Jounouchi]]'s insistence on fighting for him.
 
* Another sequence with Robot Monkey Honda and the gang is cut from the English version. First, Honda tearfully urges Yugi and Jounouchi on. [[Anzu]] tells him not to worry, and Otogi says he'll soon have his body back. He thanks them, and Shizuka, who encourages her brother. Honda melts rather goopily in her arms.
 
* Brainwashed [[Mokuba Kaiba|Mokuba]] has red-eyes in the dub.
 
  
 
==Errors==
 
==Errors==
* When Joey recalls Mai getting sent to the Shadow Realm, Yami Marik has the original Marik's voice by mistake.
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* When Joey has a flashback of Mai getting sent to the [[Shadow Realm]], [[Yami Marik]] has the original [[Marik]]'s voice by mistake.
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* In the original, "Alligator's Sword" got the boost from "Kunai with Chain." In the dub, it was "Cyber Harpie." Despite this change, "Alligator's Sword" is still shown holding the weapon.
  
 
==Featured cards==
 
==Featured cards==
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{{Decklist|Yugi Muto/Yami Yugi
 
{{Decklist|Yugi Muto/Yami Yugi
 
|normal monsters =
 
|normal monsters =
* [[Alpha The Magnet Warrior]]<ref group=Notes name=hand>This card can be seen in Yugi's [[hand]].</ref>
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* [[Alpha The Magnet Warrior (anime)|Alpha The Magnet Warrior]]<ref group=Notes name=hand>This card can be seen in Yugi's [[hand]].</ref>
* [[Dark Magician]]<ref group=Notes name=pick>Yugi picks this card when he was building his Deck.</ref>
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* [[Dark Magician (anime)|Dark Magician]]<ref group=Notes name=pick>Yugi picks this card when he was building his Deck.</ref>
* [[Gazelle the King of Mythical Beasts]]
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* [[Gazelle the King of Mythical Beasts (anime)|Gazelle the King of Mythical Beasts]]
* [[Mystical Elf]]
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* [[Mystical Elf (anime)|Mystical Elf]]
 
|effect monsters =
 
|effect monsters =
* [[Buster Blader]]<ref group=Notes name=hand/>
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* [[Buster Blader (anime)|Buster Blader]]<ref group=Notes name=hand/>
* [[Kuriboh]]
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* [[Kuriboh (anime)|Kuriboh]]
 
|magic =
 
|magic =
* [[Black Luster Ritual]]<ref group=Notes name=hand/>
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* [[Black Luster Ritual (anime)|Black Luster Ritual]]<ref group=Notes name=hand/>
* [[Card Destruction]]
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* [[Card Destruction (anime)|Card Destruction]]
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{Decklist|Joey Wheeler
 
{{Decklist|Joey Wheeler
 
|normal monsters =
 
|normal monsters =
* [[Alligator's Sword]]
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* [[Alligator's Sword (anime)|Alligator's Sword]]
* [[Flame Swordsman]]<ref group=Notes name=fusion>This was played as a [[Normal Monster]]. It is a [[Fusion Monster]] in the [[TCG]]/[[OCG]].</ref>
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* [[Flame Swordsman (anime)|Flame Swordsman]]<ref group=Notes name=fusion>This was played as a [[Normal Monster]]. It is a [[Fusion Monster]] in the [[TCG]]/[[OCG]].</ref>
 
|effect monsters =
 
|effect monsters =
* [[Cyber Harpie Lady]]<ref group=Notes name=pick2>Joey picks this card when he was building his Deck.</ref>
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* [[Cyber Harpie (anime)|Cyber Harpie]]<ref group=Notes name=pick2>Joey picks this card when he was building his Deck.</ref>
 
|magic =
 
|magic =
 
* [[Burning Soul Sword]]<ref group=Notes name=hand2>This card can be seen in Joey's [[hand]].</ref>
 
* [[Burning Soul Sword]]<ref group=Notes name=hand2>This card can be seen in Joey's [[hand]].</ref>
* [[Double Snare]]<ref group=Notes name=hand2/>
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* [[Double Snare (anime)|Double Snare]]<ref group=Notes name=hand2/>
* [[Fairy Box]]<ref group=Notes name=hand2/><ref group=Notes name=trapasspell>This card was played as a [[Spell Card|Magic Card]]. It was depicted as a [[Trap Card]] in the English version. It is a Trap Card in the ''[[TCG]]''/''[[OCG]]''.</ref>
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* [[Fairy Box (anime)|Fairy Box]]<ref group=Notes name=hand2/><ref group=Notes name=trapasspell>This card was played as a [[Spell Card|Magic Card]]. It was depicted as a [[Trap Card]] in the English version. It is a Trap Card in the ''[[TCG]]''/''[[OCG]]''.</ref>
* [[Harpie's Feather Duster]]
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* [[Harpie's Feather Duster (anime)|Harpie's Feather Duster]]
* [[Polymerization]] (''[[Polymerization (Fusion)|Alternate version]] in the dub'')<ref group=Notes name=hand2/>
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* [[Polymerization (anime)|Polymerization]] (''[[Polymerization (Fusion)|Alternate version]] in the dub'')<ref group=Notes name=hand2/>
 
|traps =
 
|traps =
* [[Kunai with Chain]]
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* [[Kunai with Chain (anime)|Kunai with Chain]]
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{Decklist|The Big Five
 
{{Decklist|The Big Five
 
|normal monsters =
 
|normal monsters =
* [[Judge Man]]
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* [[Judge Man (anime)|Judge Man]]
* [[Robotic Knight]]
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* [[Robotic Knight (anime)|Robotic Knight]]
 
|effect monsters =
 
|effect monsters =
* [[Catapult Turtle]]
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* [[Catapult Turtle (later anime)|Catapult Turtle]]
* [[Deepsea Warrior]]
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* [[Deepsea Warrior (anime)|Deepsea Warrior]]
* [[Jinzo]]
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* [[Jinzo (anime)|Jinzo]]
* [[Magician of Faith]]
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* [[Magician of Faith (anime)|Magician of Faith]]
* [[Nightmare Penguin]]
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* [[Nightmare Penguin (anime)|Nightmare Penguin]]
* [[The Legendary Fisherman]]
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* [[The Legendary Fisherman (anime)|The Legendary Fisherman]]
 
|magic =
 
|magic =
* ''[[A Legendary Ocean]]''
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* ''[[A Legendary Ocean (anime)|A Legendary Ocean]]''
* [[Monster Reborn]]<ref group=Notes name=hand3>This card can be seen in The Big Five's [[hand]].</ref>
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* [[Monster Reborn (anime)|Monster Reborn]]<ref group=Notes name=hand3>This card can be seen in The Big Five's [[hand]].</ref>
* [[Polymerization]] (''[[Polymerization (Fusion)|Alternate version]] in the dub'')<ref group=Notes name=hand3/>
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* [[Polymerization (anime)|Polymerization]] (''[[Polymerization (Fusion)|Alternate version]] in the dub'')<ref group=Notes name=hand3/>
* [[Premature Burial]]<ref group=Notes name=hand3/>
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* [[Premature Burial (anime)|Premature Burial]]<ref group=Notes name=hand3/>
 
|traps =
 
|traps =
* [[Driving Snow]]<ref group=Notes name=hand3/>
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* [[Driving Snow (anime)|Driving Snow]]<ref group=Notes name=hand3/>
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{Decklist|Other
 
{{Decklist|Other
 
|normal monsters =
 
|normal monsters =
* [[Baby Dragon]]
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* [[Baby Dragon (anime)|Baby Dragon]]
* [[Celtic Guardian]]
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* [[Celtic Guardian (anime)|Celtic Guardian]]
* [[Curse of Dragon]]
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* [[Curse of Dragon (anime)|Curse of Dragon]]
* [[Dark Magician]]
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* [[Dark Magician (anime)|Dark Magician]]
* [[Dark Rabbit]]
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* [[Dark Rabbit (anime)|Dark Rabbit]]
* [[Right Leg of the Forbidden One]]
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* [[Right Leg of the Forbidden One (anime)|Right Leg of the Forbidden One]]
* [[Summoned Skull]]
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* [[Summoned Skull (anime)|Summoned Skull]]
 
|effect monsters =
 
|effect monsters =
* [[Buster Blader]]
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* [[Buster Blader (anime)|Buster Blader]]
* [[Cyber Harpie Lady]]
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* [[Cyber Harpie (anime)|Cyber Harpie]]
* [[Jinzo]]
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* [[Jinzo (anime)|Jinzo]]
* [[Lava Battleguard]]
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* [[Lava Battleguard (anime)|Lava Battleguard]]
* [[Time Wizard]]
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* [[Time Wizard (anime)|Time Wizard]]
 
|magic =
 
|magic =
* [[Elegant Egotist]]
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* [[Elegant Egotist (anime)|Elegant Egotist]]
* [[Harpie's Feather Duster]]
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* [[Harpie's Feather Duster (anime)|Harpie's Feather Duster]]
* [[Monster Replace]]
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|traps =
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* [[Shift (anime)|Shift]]
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
<references group=Notes />
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<references group="Notes" />
  
 
{{Yu-Gi-Oh! episodes/season 3}}
 
{{Yu-Gi-Oh! episodes/season 3}}

Latest revision as of 21:04, 2 March 2024

"Merger of the Big Five, Part 1"
Screenshot
Names
EnglishMerger of the Big Five, Part 1
Japanese name
Japaneseビッグ5の逆襲
RōmajiBiggu Faibu no Gyakushū
TranslatedBig 5's Counterattack
Series
SeriesYu-Gi-Oh!
Number111
Season3
Music
Japanese OP"WILD DRIVE"
Japanese ED"Paradise"
Staff
Screenplay
Air dates
JapaneseJune 18, 2002
EnglishJanuary 17, 2004
Chronology
Yu-Gi-Oh! episodes (season 3)
Previous"Noah's Secret"
Next"Merger of the Big Five, Part 2"

"Merger of the Big Five, Part 1", known as "Big Five's Counterattack" in the Japanese version, is the one hundred and eleventh episode of the Yu-Gi-Oh! anime. It first aired in Japan on June 18, 2002 and in the United States on January 17, 2004.

Summary[edit]

  • Kaiba breaks away from the group so he can search for Noah and Mokuba. He is surprised to discover an exact virtual copy of Kaiba Land, his new theme park, when he hasn't shared the plans with anyone yet.
  • Noah speaks with The Big Five. Nezbitt is ready to leave the Virtual World in Tristan's body, but the rest are in danger of dismissal for their failures. They beg Noah for one more chance.
  • Noah gives them their opportunity, and as their final chance for escape, the Big Five challenge Yugi, each taking turns speaking through Tristan's body.
    • If Yugi wins, they will give back Tristan's body. If the Big Five win, they win the bodies of Yugi and all his friends.
  • Joey declares five against one to be an uneven match-up, so he demands to also be in this Duel.
    • The Big Five speak privately with one another, initially inclined to reject this addition to the deal. However, Johnson believes that Joey will merely be a burden to Yugi. When Leichter points out that Joey beat Johnson, the latter persists and decides to use Joey's presence to give them an advantage.
    • Speaking to Yugi and Joey, Johnson accepts this arrangement on the condition that the Big Five begin the Duel with 8000 Life Points while Yugi and Joey begin with 4000 each.
  • While constructing his Deck, Joey adds "Cyber Harpie" in honor of Mai. Later, it turns out that he also added "Harpie's Feather Duster."

Deck Masters[edit]

Featured Duel: Yami Yugi + Joey Wheeler vs. The Big Five, Part 1[edit]

Turn 1: The Big Five (Gansley)
Gansley draws "The Legendary Fisherman". Gansley activates the Field Magic Card "A Legendary Ocean". The effect of "A Legendary Ocean" always treats it as "Umi", reduces the Levels of all WATER monsters on the field and in both players' hands have by 1, and increases the ATK and DEF of all WATER monsters by 200. Gansley Normal Summons "The Legendary Fisherman" (1850/1600, CG Star.svg 5 → 4)) in Attack Position. As the name of "A Legendary Ocean" is treated as "Umi", "The Legendary Fisherman" cannot be attacked and is unaffected by Magic Cards.

Turn 2: Joey
Joey draws "Alligator's Sword". Joey Normal Summons "Alligator's Sword" (1500/1200) in Defense Position.

Turn 3: Yami
Yami Yugi draws "Gazelle the King of Mythical Beasts". Yugi Normal Summons "Gazelle the King of Mythical Beasts" (1500/1200) in Defense Position.

Turn 4: The Big Five (Crump)
At this point, Crump takes over for Gansley. The Deck Master Ability of "Nightmare Penguin" increases the ATK of all WATER monsters Crump controls by 200 ("The Legendary Fisherman": 1850 → 2050/1600). "The Legendary Fisherman" attacks and destroys "Gazelle". Crump Normal Summons "Catapult Turtle" (1000 → 1400/2000 → 2200; CG Star.svg 5 → 4) in Defense Position.

Turn 5: Joey
Joey draws "Kunai with Chain". Joey Sets "Kunai with Chain". Joey's hand contains "Fairy Box", "Burning Soul Sword", "Polymerization", "Double Snare", and "Cyber Harpie". Joey Normal Summons "Cyber Harpie" (1800/1300) in Attack Position. Joey changes "Alligator's Sword" to Attack Position.

Turn 6: Yami
Yami Yugi's hand contains "Buster Blader", "Alpha the Magnet Warrior", "Black Luster Ritual", "Card Destruction", and "Kuriboh". Yami Yugi draws "Mystical Elf". Yami Yugi Normal Summons "Mystical Elf" (800/2000) in Defense Position.

Turn 7: The Big Five (Crump)
"The Legendary Fisherman" attacks "Mystical Elf", but as Crump's monster declared an attack, Joey activates his Set Trap Card "Kunai with Chain", switching the attacking monster to Defense Position and equipping "Kunai with Chain" to a monster he controls. "The Legendary Fisherman" is switched to Defense Position and Joey equips "Kunai with Chain" to "Alligator's Sword". The effect of "Kunai with Chain" increases the ATK of the equipped monster by 500 ("Alligator's Sword": 1500 → 2000/1200). Crump Sets "Magician of Faith".

Turn 8: Joey
Joey draws "Harpie's Feather Duster". Joey activates the Magic Card "Harpie's Feather Duster", destroying all Magic and Trap Cards Crump controls. "A Legendary Ocean" is destroyed ("Catapult Turtle" 1400 → 1200/2200 → 2000; CG Star.svg 4 → 5). "Cyber Harpie" attacks and destroys "The Legendary Fisherman". "Alligator's Sword" attacks and destroys Crump's Set "Magician of Faith" (300/400). The Flip Effect of "Magician of Faith" activates, adding a Magic Card from Crump's Graveyard to his hand. He adds "A Legendary Ocean" from his Graveyard to his hand. Crump's hand contains "Monster Reborn", "Premature Burial", "Polymerization", "Driving Snow", and "A Legendary Ocean".

Turn 9: Yami
Yami Yugi Normal Summons "Kuriboh" (300/200) in Defense Position. Yami Yugi activates the Magic Card "Card Destruction", discarding all players' hands and forcing them to draw the same number of cards they discarded. At this point, Johnson takes over for Crump.

Duel continues next episode.

Differences In Adaptations[edit]

  • Cut from the dub is a shot of robot monkey Honda, moved to tears by Jounouchi's insistence on fighting for him.
  • Another sequence with robot monkey Honda and the gang is cut from the English version. Firstly, Honda tearfully urges Yugi and Jounouchi on. Anzu tells him not to worry, and Otogi says he'll soon have his body back. He thanks them, and Shizuka, who encourages her brother. Honda melts in her arms.
  • Brainwashed Mokuba has red eyes in the dub.

Errors[edit]

  • In the original, "Alligator's Sword" got the boost from "Kunai with Chain." In the dub, it was "Cyber Harpie." Despite this change, "Alligator's Sword" is still shown holding the weapon.

Featured cards[edit]

The following cards appeared in this episode. Cards in italics debuted here.

Notes[edit]

  1. a b c This card can be seen in Yugi's hand.
  2. Yugi picks this card when he was building his Deck.
  3. This was played as a Normal Monster. It is a Fusion Monster in the TCG/OCG.
  4. Joey picks this card when he was building his Deck.
  5. a b c d This card can be seen in Joey's hand.
  6. This card was played as a Magic Card. It was depicted as a Trap Card in the English version. It is a Trap Card in the TCG/OCG.
  7. a b c d This card can be seen in The Big Five's hand.