THE HEART OF THE CARDS

                                 ...Trust in the Heart

Character Guide

Yami Bakura

     Yami Bakura is the spirit which dwells in the Millennium Ring.  When Bakura was given the Millennium Ring from his father, the spirit inside possessed his body.  Back in Egypt, Yami Bakura was a Tomb Robber.  He is a dark, shadowy spirit.  Yami Bakura wants to collect all seven Millennium Items and rule the world.  He was originally after Yugi's Millennium Puzzle but when he found out that Pegasus had the Millennium Eye, he stole if from him.  Instead of working with his partner, like Yugi, Yami Bakura takes control and forces his other self to do what he wants.  Bakura struggles against him but Yami Bakura is far stronger.  Bakura is definitely one of the coolest villains in the show. 

Japanese Name:  Yami Bakura

Quotes - BLAH!  I don't know one.

Duelist Record - An average duelist.  He didn't compete in the Duelist Kingdom.  Yami Bakura lost to Yugi in both a fun Duel and the Battle City finals.  The only duelist he beat in the anime is Bones.

First Appearance - Episode 1,

Favorite Cards - Change of Heart,  Zombie Cards, Ojai Board. 

Overall importance to the Series:  7 out of 10.

     Yami Bakura makes for some interesting side plots.  He's really involved and tries to get the Millennium Items.  Later, he makes deals with Marik to create interesting story lines.  Yami Bakura is a lot more important than his host.