"The Heart of the Cards," the first episode of Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters , introduces the series by showcasing the rivalry between Yugi Muto and Seto Kaiba over a rare Blue-Eyes White Dragon card. The episode features Yugi defeating Kaiba with Exodia the Forbidden One after Kaiba destroys Solomon Muto's card and defeats him in a duel. For a complete breakdown of every turn and card played, visit the Yu-Gi-Oh! Fandom Wiki .