Joey collapses from exhaustion, effectively forfeiting. Though Mai tries to save him, the Seal of Orichalcos claims Joey's soul. In his final moments, Joey protects Mai by pushing her out of the shrinking circle, causing her Orichalcos fragment to shatter and freeing her from Dartz's influence. Key Highlights & Analysis
After his grueling victory over Valon, an exhausted Joey is forced into an immediate duel against Mai under the Seal of Orichalcos . Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters (Dub) Episode 173
As Mai prepares the final blow, her repressed memories of their friendship resurface, causing her to hesitate. She realizes that her quest for power was a mask for her loneliness. Joey collapses from exhaustion, effectively forfeiting