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Parallel to the duel, the actual Seto Kaiba is revealed to have survived his earlier fall and is actively hacking into Pegasus’s computer system to weaken the "Phantom" by uploading a virus into the Blue-Eyes White Dragon's programming. Critical Reception

The imposter uses Kaiba’s own legendary deck, including the Blue-Eyes White Dragon . This psychological tactic shakes Yugi’s confidence, as he briefly wonders if he is truly dueling a ghost. Watch S01Yu-Gi-Oh 9

The duel is technically a two-parter, so Episode 9 ends on a cliffhanger, which can feel slow for viewers wanting a quick resolution. Additionally, some fans find the logic of a "holographic ghost" using physical cards to be one of the show's more "loose" applications of its own rules. Yu-Gi-Oh! - Episode 009 | Yu-Gi-Oh! Wiki | Fandom Parallel to the duel, the actual Seto Kaiba

Reviewers often praise the episode for its unsettling atmosphere and the way it handles the "spirit" of the cards. The sub/dub differences are notable here; while the original version emphasizes the "Alcatraz" security password, the English dub simplifies it to "Pegasus," which some viewers find less impactful. The duel is technically a two-parter, so Episode