This is the part that still stings. Joey actually had Marik beat. He survived the blast from an Egyptian God and was one sentence away from declaring an attack with Gearfried the Iron Knight. One. Sentence.
Marik unleashes the ultimate Egyptian God Card. Most duelists would have folded instantly under Ra's "Point-to-Point Transfer," but Joey stands his ground. Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters (Dub) Episode 126
Joey isn't just fighting for a spot in the finals; he’s fighting for his soul. Every time Marik’s monsters take damage, Joey feels the physical pain of the Shadow Realm. This is the part that still stings
Can we talk about the absolute emotional rollercoaster that is ? Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters (Dub) Episode 126
Gearfried vs. Ra—who else cheered when Joey stood back up?