Ep 20. Saint Dragon - The God of Osiris.
- July 17, 2001
In Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Monsters season 2 episode 20, titled "Saint Dragon - The God of Osiris," the story follows the aftermath of the intense battle between Yugi and Seto Kaiba. Yugi emerges victorious, but he's still haunted by the memory of Kaiba's cruelty toward his own brother, Mokuba. Meanwhile, Kaiba is left disjointed and looking for new challenges.
As the two reorient themselves, a new character enters the picture - Ishizu Ishtar, a mysterious woman from Egypt who claims to have a connection to KaibaCorp's new technology (a theme that will recur throughout future seasons). Ishizu informs Kaiba of a new kind of card that could change the game as they know it: the God Cards - three powerful, ancient creatures that are said to be of divine origin. Ishizu offers to help Kaiba find the cards, but on one condition: that he defeat her in a duel first.
As Kaiba begins to research the God Cards, Yugi and his friends start to worry about his obsession. His quest for power seems to be taking him in a dangerous direction, and they fear that he may be about to fall into a trap. Meanwhile, they get a call from their old friend, Bakura, who is currently in Egypt and in need of their help. The team sets out to find Bakura and his latest discovery, the ceremonial dueling ground where the ancient Egyptians once battled over the fate of their world.
When they arrive at the desert site, they find that it is guarded by a powerful new opponent: a duelist named Rishid, who is wearing an elaborate costume that seems to be inspired by ancient Egyptian mythology. Rishid introduces himself as a servant of Marik, a mysterious dark force from the past who was once one of the Pharaoh's high priests. Rishid claims that Marik seeks to obtain the God Cards for his own evil purposes. The team vows to stop him at all costs.
As they explore the underground labyrinth beneath the ceremonial ground, Yugi and his friends encounter a new enemy: a fierce dragon that seems to be guarding a set of ancient tombs. The dragon proves to be a formidable opponent, but they eventually succeed in defeating it. There, they find the God Cards - powerful creatures that seem to possess near-mythical abilities. But as soon as they lay their hands on the cards, Marik's forces attack.
The team finds themselves drawn into a new kind of battle - one that takes place on multiple levels, with enemies appearing and vanishing at seemingly random intervals. They are challenged by Rishid and Marik's other loyal servants, who have their own reasons for wanting to possess the God Cards. As they fight their way through the ancient ruins and secrets, they begin to unlock the mysteries of the God Cards themselves.
"Saint Dragon - The God of Osiris" is a thrilling and action-packed episode of Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Monsters that explores themes of power, obsession, and ancient mythology. Building on the previous season's themes and characters, this episode sets up the conflict between Kaiba and the new forces that seek to control the world of dueling. It also introduces new characters and concepts that will continue to play a major role in the show's future seasons.
