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The duel centers on the unique "field power bonus" of the Graveyard, which heavily favors Bonz's zombie-themed deck.

: Bonz activates the powerful Spell/Trap card Call of the Haunted . In the anime's version of these rules, this card allows his destroyed monsters to return from the grave as immortal zombies that grow stronger with each revival. Watch S01Yu-Gi-Oh 17

Joey is forced into a duel against , putting all four of his Star Chips on the line. Unbeknownst to Joey, Bandit Keith is hiding nearby, coaching Bonz and providing powerful cards to ensure his victory. The Duel: Joey vs. Bonz The duel centers on the unique "field power

In Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters Season 1, Episode 17, titled (or "Terror! Call of the Haunted" in the Japanese version), the narrative shifts focus to Joey Wheeler as he faces a harrowing trial in a secret underground cavern. Narrative Setup Joey is forced into a duel against ,

The episode concludes on a cliffhanger, with Joey isolated and facing seemingly invincible monsters as Yugi and the rest of the group search desperately for their missing friend. Yu-Gi-Oh! - Episode 017 | Yu-Gi-Oh! Wiki | Fandom

The episode begins with the group navigating the woods of Duelist Kingdom. Joey is plagued by a nightmare in which Seto Kaiba taunts him, calling him a "loser" and transforming him into a whimpering dog. This reflects Joey's deep-seated insecurities about his dueling abilities compared to his friends.

Bandit Keith's lackeys—Bonz, Sid, and Zygor—target Joey first, believing he is the weakest link. After Joey is separated from the group and knocked unconscious by Zygor, he wakes up in a secret cave designed as a .