The duel centers on the unique "field power bonus" of the Graveyard, which heavily favors Bonz's zombie-themed deck.
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 Watch S01Yu-Gi-Oh 17
: Joey relies on his signature monsters like Flame Swordsman , but he quickly finds himself overwhelmed by the relentless, self-reviving zombie horde. The duel centers on the unique "field power
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 - Episode 017 | Yu-Gi-Oh
: 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.
: Bonz summons monsters like Dragon Zombie and Armored Zombie .