Ep 30. Report! Friendship's Red Eyes Black Dragon.

Report! Friendship's Red Eyes Black Dragon is the thirtieth episode of the second season of the anime series Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Monsters. This episode revolves around Joey Wheeler, one of the main characters, who is chosen to represent the team in the Battle City tournament.

The episode begins with Kaiba Corporation holding a press conference to announce the upcoming Battle City tournament, which promises to be a great challenge for aspiring Duelists. One of the participants representing Kaiba Corporation is Joey Wheeler, who manages to secure his place in the tournament after defeating some tough opponents. However, Joey is not very confident about his chances of winning, and his friends, Yugi, Téa, and Tristen, try to encourage him to believe in himself.

Meanwhile, Seto Kaiba is secretly watching the press conference from his office and is impressed with Joey's skills. He also notices that Joey's Red-Eyes Black Dragon card has been heavily damaged and decides to provide Joey with a brand new one as a sign of respect and appreciation. Kaiba sends his assistant, Roland, to deliver the card to Joey, along with a note that reads "Good Luck in the tournament."

Joey is amazed when he receives the Red-Eyes Black Dragon card and is overjoyed to see that it is in perfect condition. He feels grateful for the support he has received from Kaiba and decides to show his gratitude by displaying the card during the tournament. As Joey prepares for the tournament, he reminisces about his childhood days, when he used to watch his dad participate in Dueling tournaments. Joey's dad had a Red-Eyes Black Dragon card that he used to play with, which now serves as a symbol of Joey's determination to succeed in the upcoming Battle City tournament.

The day of the tournament arrives, and Joey is scheduled to face his first opponent, Espa Roba. Joey is nervous but manages to put up a good fight. However, just when it seems like Joey is about to win, Espa reveals that he has the ability to use his psychic powers to read his opponents' minds, thereby gaining an unfair advantage. Joey is caught off-guard and is defeated in the first round of the tournament.

Despite his initial defeat, Joey is determined to continue competing in the tournament and is grateful for the support he has received from his friends and Seto Kaiba. He continues to participate in the tournament and manages to win his next few matches. As he progresses further in the tournament, Joey starts to gain more confidence in his abilities and is determined to win the tournament for the sake of his friends and family.

In the end, Joey faces off against his toughest opponent yet, Marik Ishtar. Marik is a skilled Duelist who is known for his ruthless tactics and superior skills. Joey is nervous but determined to give it his all, and the battlefield is set. The two Duelists enter into an intense back-and-forth, with neither of them being able to gain the upper hand.

Just when it seems like Joey is about to lose, he remembers the support he has received from his friends and Seto Kaiba. He also remembers the gift he received from Kaiba, the Red-Eyes Black Dragon card, which now serves as a symbol of his determination to succeed. Joey plays the card, and it transforms into a powerful dragon, which helps him defeat Marik and win the tournament.

The episode ends with Joey showcasing his newly acquired Red-Eyes Black Dragon card to his friends, who are happy to see him win. Joey thanks his friends for their support and also expresses his gratitude towards Seto Kaiba, who he now considers a friend. The episode concludes with Joey looking forward to his future as a skilled Duelist and a valued member of his community.