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1. Any Japanese cards below may be poorly translated.
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3. Dark Legends is a special pack only released in hard plastic packaging that came with 2 of its packs and 1 Gorz the Emissary of Darkness card.
Episode 53: Steppin' Out

At Domino High School, while Tea` encounters the after school rain, Joey explains his happiness during mop duty but quickly becomes angry when Tristan suggests to go himself. Yugi finds Tea` and explains his situation with Yami and the the thief of their Millennium Puzzle before darting off and stating the plan on the fly. The following morning, Yugi can't figure out what to wear and Yami equally can't figure out the big surprise but Yugi assures it'll help. Meanwhile, Tea` thinks about her situation but can't fathom that she'll give Yami any new info on his Millennium Puzzle.

Yugi is close behind and leaves Yami in an awkward moment by having him take over. At a restaurant resembling Starbucks (especially indicated in the Japanese with the cups' logos), Tea` strikes a conversation about the Ancient Egypt Exhibit and Yami spills what's on his mind before she herself explains how similar her situation is to his. The duo decide to head out to different places in town including a place to apparently trade Duel Monster cards (rather sell packs because that's what he gets and as before they appear to be PSV). They arrive at the arcade and encounter Johnny Steps, a champion on his machine (which looks familiar but I have no name to give it so I'll call it DDR). JS picks Tea` for his next opponent and gets totally schooled, even when he cheats and the crowd is impressed with her moves.

Later that evening, JS returns, asking for a rematch and when Tea` isn't interested, Yami takes on the challenge instead in the game of Duel Monsters. With the stakes set, JS begins the duel with Sonic Maid (1200) in Attack Mode. Yami easily destroys SM by playing Celtic Guardian (1400) in Attack Mode and destroying it, leaving JS down to 1800 and in shock. JS then plays Water Omotics (1400) in Attack Mode (whom gets the usual censorship in the US at around 12:50 into the episode). Yami can't play a card during his next turn so he passes. JS plays Spirit of the Harp (2000) in Defense Mode and raises her DEF by 500 with Chorus of Sanctuary.

 Yami discovers JS' mistake and takes advantage by playing Curse of Dragon (2000) in Attack Mode and destroys it, leaving JS' score down to 1200 as JS now realizes his mistake.

JS plays Witch of the Black Forest (1200) in Defense Mode, then uses Polymerization for Musician King (1750) in Attack Mode, taking out Yami's CG, leaving Yami down to 1650. Yami retaliates by attacking and activating JS' face down Metalmorph, giving MK 300 ATK to 2050.Oops! At 15:50 into the US episode, we can see a Fusion Monster with 1800 ATK on JS' field when MK has 1750 ATK! His counterattack destroys CoD and leaves Yami's LPs down to 1600 (although not shown). Yami plays Giant Soldier of Stone (2000) in Defense Mode but it too is destroyed by MK's attack during JS' next turn. MK's next opposition becomes Yami's Dark Magician (2500) in Attack Mode, which takes out MK and Yami explains why. However, JS protests that Yami cheated and asks for his name. When he realizes whom he's up against, he runs away and Tea` has to convince him otherwise. Although the duel doesn't resume, JS thanks her for being honest and walks away. The duo arrive at the exhibit and are ready to face what's beyond the doors!

Episode 53's Episode Cards

Card Info:

Sonic Maid
EARTH / Warrior / Level 3 / ATK 1200 / DEF 900
A maiden that uses sound to her advantage, she wields a scythe that's shaped like a musical note.
RARE
Found in: Notes: Used by:
 Tournament Pack: 2nd Season (TP2-012) None Johnny Steps

Card Info:

Celtic Guardian (3rd artwork)
EARTH / Warrior / Level 4 / ATK 1400 / DEF 1200
An elf who learned to wield a sword, he baffles enemies with lightning-swift attacks. 
ULTRA RARE
Found in: Notes: Used by:
Yu-Gi-Oh Anniversary Pack (YAP1-EN004) In both versions of the episode, it had different artwork. Yami

Card Info:

Water Omotics
WATER / Aqua / Level 4 / ATK 1400 / DEF 1200
Transforms the water overflowing from a jar into attacking dragons.
COMMON
Found in: Notes: Used by:
Metal Raiders
(MRD-021)
Card was also reprinted in the same set as part of Master Collection Volume 1. Johnny Steps

Card Info:

Spirit of the Harp
LIGHT / Fairy / Level 4 / ATK 800 / DEF 2000
A spirit that soothes the soul with the music of its heavenly harp.
COMMON
Found in: Notes: Used by:
Starter Deck: Dawn of the Xyz (YS11-EN001) None Johnny Steps

Card Info:

Chorus of Sanctuary
Japanese Field Spell
The DEF of all face up Defense Position monsters on the field is increased by 500 points.
COMMON
Found in: Notes: Used by:
Japanese Beginner's Edition 1 (2011) (BE01-JP019) In the dubbed episode, it had different artwork. Johnny Steps

Card Info:

Curse of Dragon
DARK / Dragon / Level 5 / ATK 2000 / DEF 1500
A wicked dragon that taps into dark forces to execute a powerful attack.
COMMON
Found in: Notes: Used by:
Dark Legends
(DLG1-EN010)
None Yami

Card Info:

Witch of the Black Forest
DARK / Spellcaster / Level 4 / ATK 1100 / DEF 1200
When this card is sent from the field to the Graveyard: Add 1 monster with 1500 or less DEF from your Deck to your hand.
BATTLE PACK RARE and STARFOIL RARE
Found in: Notes: Used by:
Battle Pack: Epic Dawn
(BP01-EN001)
None Johnny Steps

Card Info:

Polymerization (original artwork)
Normal Spell
Send Fusion Material Monsters that are listed by a Fusion Monster Card from your hand or your side of the field to the Graveyard, and Special Summon the Fusion Monster from your Extra Deck.
COMMON
Found in: Notes: Used by:
Duelist Pack: Kaiba
(DPKB-EN028)
In both versions of the episode, it fused monsters together. Johnny Steps
In the dubbed episode, it had different artwork.

Card Info:

Musician King
LIGHT / Spellcaster-Type Fusion / Level 5 / ATK 1750 / DEF 1500
"Witch of the Black Forest" + "Lady of Faith"
COMMON
Found in: Notes: Used by:
Metal Raiders
(MRD-103)
Card was also reprinted in the same set as part of Master Collection Volume 1. Johnny Steps

Card Info:

Metalmorph (original artwork)
Normal Trap
Target 1 monster; equip this card to that target. That target gains 300 ATK and DEF. If the target attacks, it gains ATK equal to half the ATK of the attack target, during damage calculation only.
SUPER RARE
Found in: Notes: Used by:
World Championship 2011 Pack (WP11-EN020) None Johnny Steps

Card Info:

Giant Soldier of Stone
EARTH / Rock / Level 3 / ATK 1300 / DEF 2000
A giant warrior made of stone. A punch from this creature has earth-shaking results.
COMMON
Found in: Notes: Used by:
Dark Beginning 1
(DB1-EN124)
None Johnny Steps

Card Info:

Dark Magician (original artwork)
DARK / Spellcaster / Level 7 / ATK 2500 / DEF 2100
The ultimate wizard in terms of attack and defense.
Found in: Notes: Used by:
 Tournament Pack: 2nd Season (TP2-012) Card is available with its name in multiple colors. Yami
In both versions of the episode, it had different artwork.