The BEST episodes of Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V
Every episode of Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V!
Yuya Sakaki’s dream is to follow in his father’s footsteps and become the greatest “duel-tainer” in history – and he just might pull it off when he suddenly discovers Pendulum Summoning, a never-before-seen technique that lets him summon many monsters at once! But when countless rivals emerge to steal his spotlight, Yuya needs to gear up his game because dueling has evolved into a non-stop world of action!
#1 - Battle Between Buddies: Part 2
Season 1 - Episode 26 - Aired 10/5/2014
As Gong shows the power of his Susanowo, Yuya uses his Pendulum Summoning and Action Cards to protect himself from Gong's attacks. Yuya then manages to draw a new monster, Performapal Trump Witch, using its ability to Fusion Summon Rune-Eyes Pendulum Dragon. Though Gong manages to defend against Yuya's attack, Yuya uses an Action Card to draw a crucial card, allowing him to perform another Fusion Summon and evolve Rune-Eyes into Beast-Eyes Pendulum Dragon and win the match, earning his place in the championship. Meanwhile, at the LID, Declan, who had arranged for Julia and the others to have their memories of Shay erased, thinks that Yuya might have the power to protect this world.
#2 - Dueling with the Stars
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/8/2014
As the match begins, Hokuto immediately summons his Xyz monster, Constellar Pleiades, using its ability to remove Odd-Eyes from the field whenever Yuya summons it whilst also keeping him from obtaining any Action Cards. Yuya is pushed further into a corner when Hokuto summons another Pleiades and upgrades his first one into Constellar Ptolemy M7, narrowly surviving Hokuto's attack thanks to an Action Card. Determined to show duels are more than just fights, Yuya switches up his usual Pendulum Summon routine and brings out Stargazer Magician, using his abilities to lead his team of monsters to victory. As Yuya celebrates feeling, Yuzu starts to become more uncertain over whether or not Yuya is the man she encountered.
#3 - One Last Duel
Season 3 - Episode 48 - Aired 3/19/2017
Yuya uses the four dragons' might against Jack, determined to return everyone's smiles.
#4 - Closure By Cards
Season 3 - Episode 46 - Aired 3/5/2017
Yuya's visit to the Fusion Dimension interrupts a battle between Shay and Leo; Shay, driven by revenge after losing his sister and best friend, puts Yuya on the spot.
#5 - Showtime Showdown
Season 3 - Episode 45 - Aired 2/26/2017
Yuya sees Dennis in the Xyz Dimension and finds everyone there suffering from drained spirits, so the pair decide to duel each other to re-energize them.
#7 - Swinging Back Into Action
Season 3 - Episode 42 - Aired 2/5/2017
With the battle against Zarc over, Yuya enjoys the reprieve until Declan invites him and his friends to enter the Junior Arc League Championship.
#8 - Relentless
Season 3 - Episode 35 - Aired 12/11/2016
After Yusho's defeat, Yuya enters combat with Yuri and uses his father's card to best him.
#10 - Rise of the Parasites
Season 3 - Episode 26 - Aired 10/2/2016
Celina and Lulu corner Yuya and force him to duel in a bugged-out battle royal.
#11 - Joy of Revenge
Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/10/2016
A duelist from the past crosses dimensions to settle an old score with Yuya.
#12 - Last Laugh
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/26/2016
Noticing Aster's wavering feelings, Yuya decides to show Aster how fun Dueltaining with joy and smiles can be. This reminds Aster of his duel with Yusho, who strived to make him enjoy dueling despite receiving an injury.
#13 - Rumble in the Rubble
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/8/2016
Yuya stumbles across one of Duel Academy's most dangerous duelists and his father's main enemy.
#17 - The Imitation
Season 2 - Episode 47 - Aired 3/13/2016
#18 - The Pendulum Swings Both Ways: Part 2
Season 1 - Episode 32 - Aired 11/16/2014
While searching for Action Cards, Yuya manages to use Silvio's card effects against him, before managing to use an Action Card to escape his attack. As both duelist's efforts hype up the crowd, Yuya brings out Beast-Eyes Pendulum Dragon and wins the duel.
#19 - A Duel Personality
Season 1 - Episode 39 - Aired 1/18/2015
After Gong wins his second round match, Yuya steps up to face Isao, pitting his entertainment dueling against Isao's more violent methods. As Yuya brings out Beast Eyes Pendulum Dragon, Isao recalls how his teacher Ryōzan instructed him to be serious about victory instead of having fun like Yuya. Isao then brings out his Fusion monster, Idaten, the Star of Supreme Victory, using violence to grab Action Cards to power up his monster, though Yuya manages to grab one himself to stay in the game. Cornered, Yuya sees a vision of Yuto merging together with him and summons Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon to win the duel. When Yuya regains his senses, he is met with concerned glares from the audience and disdain from Isao.
#20 - Dragon's Vengeance
Season 1 - Episode 46 - Aired 3/8/2015
Yuya summons Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon and overlays it with Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon to Xyz Summon Odd-Eyes Rebellion Dragon, using it to wipe out the Obelisk Force. Afterwards, Gong steps in to protect Yuya from a falling pillar, sending Mieru to get Michio and Teppei to hold him down and he starts to freak out. Using her fortune telling ability, Mieru deduces there are two souls residing in Yuya's body, with a third dark presence growing alongside them. After coming to his senses and learning from the others what he did, Yuya suspects that Yuto has somehow become a part of him. Meanwhile, as Yugo shows up somewhere nearby, Zuzu speaks with Selena, questioning if she truly understands what Duel Academy is doing to the Xyz Dimension. Deciding that Selena should speak with Shay to get the full story, Zuzu swaps clothes with her so she can go find him, while Yuri appears before Dennis.
#21 - Fighting for Fun
Season 1 - Episode 49 - Aired 3/29/2015
As Reira defeats Tatsuya to win the Junior class Championship, Gong, who mistakes Selena for Zuzu, joins the duel in order to give Shay some Pendulum Cards, allowing him to Xyz summon Raidraptor - Revolution Falcon and defeat the Obelisk Force. Meanwhile, Yuya duels against Sora in the hopes of bringing back his true smile, bringing out Odd-Eyes Rebellion Dragon. Before he can attack, however, the Battle Royale reaches its time limit, putting an end to the duel. After Sora escapes and Selena's identity is revealed, Declan appears on the scene, with Silvio explaining the Battle Royale was his way of recruiting duelists to be Lancers.
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#22 - Dueling Declan
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/5/2015
Yuya, angered by hearing the Battle Royale was just a testing ground and fearing Zuzu has been caught just like the others, challenges Declan to a duel. As Declan brings out his D/D/D Monsters, Selena talks to Shay, who confirms that everything Zuzu had told her about Duel Academy's attack on the Xyz Dimension is true. Yuya brings out Rune-Eyes Pendulum Dragon and Beast-Eyes Pendulum Dragon, but Declan manages to withstand his attack, stating he must become stronger if he wants to save Zuzu.
#23 - Kings vs. Dragons
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/12/2015
Declan, who was aware that Zuzu had teleported away with Yugo, keeps quiet about it as he brings out his Pendulum Fusion Monster, D/D/D Wave Oblivion King Caesar Ragnarok. Yuya fights back with Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon, but Declan responds with his own Pendulum Xyz Monster. Determined to win at all costs, Yuya brings out Odd-Eyes Rebellion Dragon, but Declan uses his monster effects and traps to win the duel.
#24 - Hero's Fall
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/21/2015
While the people of the Facility watch on, Yuya and Chojiro Tokumatsu began their intense Duel. As Crow observes the Duel, he begins speaking about the feelings that Tokumatsu used to cherish. Using the “Tokumatsu Lethal Combo” that allows him to draw and cut away Life Points, Chojiro drives Yuya into a corner. However Yuya wants to show the possibilities of Dueling to Tokumatsu and using his Entertainment Dueling style, Yuya stands against Tokumatsu's Lethal Combo!
#25 - Match with the Master
Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 7/12/2015
As proof that they have came to form alliances with the Executive Council, the Lancers have to participate in the Friendship Cup under Declan's proposal. Furthermore, Yuya is compelled to duel in an Exhibition Match during the previous night of the tournament, and his opponent is the Duel King - Jack Atlas! In a stadium completely filled with the high tensions of the audience, Yuya feels overwhelmed by Jack's presence, but he persists on with his ideal of an Entertainment Duel!