Yami Yugi

Yami Yugi is the spirit of Pharaoh Atem who awakens from the Millennium Puzzle and shares a body with Yugi Muto in Yu-Gi-Oh! He protects Yugi and his friends through games, duels, and confrontations with people seeking the Millennium Items, eventually recovering his lost royal memories.

Yami Yugi: motives, abilities, and relationships

Confident, just, courageous, and initially severe toward wrongdoers, Atem learns mercy and friendship through Yugi's influence. He is a master strategist and Duel Monsters player who uses the Puzzle's spiritual power, Shadow Games, and signature cards such as Dark Magician.

Yami Yugi's defining relationships and loyalties

Yugi is his closest partner and eventual final opponent, while Kaiba is his greatest rival and Tea, Joey, Tristan, and the Egyptian guardians connect his modern and ancient lives.