The Yu-Gi-Oh! The animated series is no stranger to powerful and useful cards. From the iconic Dark Magician to the majestic Blue-Eyes White Dragon, the series often features incredible creatures with powers that can strike fear into any opponent.
However, there are some cards in the series that have powers that go beyond a simple duel. These creatures or Spells have the ability to directly affect the players involved or even rewrite the entire universe. Here are the most powerful cards in the entire Yu-Gi-Oh! anime series.
10 Spirit Beasts – Yu-Gi-Oh! GX
Dark creatures will bring chaos to the world
Deep within Duel Academy, three Divine Beasts are dark creatures of incredible power. It is said that if they are released, The world will fall into darkness and humanity will perish.. Kagemaru, the leader of the Shadow Riders, wants to possess their power to regain his youth and rule the world.
Despite their limited screen time, the power displayed by the Spirit Beasts is remarkable. Not only can they alter reality at will, such as rejuvenating Kagemaru, but they can also directly harm opponents. Despite these abilities, they have been defeated twice in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Gx series, proving that a skilled fighter should have no problem fighting these beasts.
9 Seals of Orichalcos – Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters
A card that can steal the target's soul
Given to the former King of Atlantis and talented duelist, Dartz, the Seal of Orichalcos is a powerful Field Spell imbued with the dark power of the Great Leviathan. During a duel, this card will allow the user to use their Spell and Trap card zones to summon additional monsters. Creatures on the other side of their field will also be granted a small attack bonus.
Outside of the game, this card is said to have many powers, such as the ability to read or control minds, project memories for others to see, and even create Duel Monsters in the real world. However, the most terrifying ability of the Seal of Orichalcos is Soul Absorption Skill. If they lose a match while this Environment Magic is active, their soul will be taken from their body to feed Leviathan.
8 Egyptian Gods – Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters
The ancient gods had powers beyond human imagination.
Living embodiments of the ancient Egyptian guardian and guardian gods, Obelisk, Ra and Slyfer are some of the most powerful cards in the Yu-Gi-Oh! anime. Not only do these cards have a ton of powerful effects that help them dominate in a duel, but they also have the power of actual Egyptian gods within them.
As such, these creatures are often seen using their supernatural abilities to help or punish humans. They can strike a gladiator with lightning for playing with a fake copy of their card, or use their power to grant their wielder a premonition. While not invincible, they are extremely powerful, able to defeat most monsters in ancient times.
7 Exodia the Forbidden One – Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters
A Creature So Strong It Had to Be Split Into Five Pieces
Few creatures struck fear into the hearts of Egyptians as much as the mighty Exodia. Once an unstoppable force of destruction, The Forbidden City was captured and sealed in five different steles to prevent him from returning. In times of need, the pharaoh would release this monster to counter any impending threats to their kingdom.
Exodia's power is so great that his Duel Monsters opponents will instantly win the game for anyone who can collect the five parts that make up his body. It is even said in the Memories of the Pharaoh arc of the series that the Forbidden One has more power than the Egyptian gods.
6 Zork Necrophades – Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel with Monsters
The living embodiment of evil and hatred
Better known as The Dark One in the English dub, Zorc is a dark god born from the darkness that lies deep within the human heart. This being is the embodiment of evil and his sole goal is to destroy the universe and usher in a new era of chaos. Since darkness is the force that powers him, Zorc's abilities are virtually limitless.
This creature can manipulate time, cause natural disasters, control minds, and even regenerate after being destroyed. His powers are such that Not even Exodia or the three Egyptian gods could defeat him in a fight.. If it weren't for Atem, this evil creature would have completely wiped out life from the universe.
5 Crimson Dragon – Yu-Gi-Oh! 5Ds
The physical embodiment of an ancient galactic god
A being born from an ancient and sacred flame, this deity is the physical form of the ancient Star Dragon. With the help of his servants, the Signer Dragons, the Crimson Dragon defeated the ancient evil known as Red Nova and his subjects, the Earthbound Immortals.
The Red Dragon not only has the ability to defeat these evil creatures, but also has the power to absorb them and turn them into forces of good. The god can also control time and fate.although it still needs human help to fully manifest on Earth. With their power, Signers have been able to prevent the world from ending multiple times throughout the Yu-Gi-Oh! 5Ds anime series.
4 Super Coincidences – Yu-Gi-Oh! GX
A Magic That Can Control Reality
A card used by the cruel and terrifying Supreme King, Super Coincidence is one of the most powerful spells in the entire game.. It can use any monster on the field as material for its Fusion summon. The Supreme King used it to dominate the Spirit World by turning his opponent's monsters into resources to summon his strongest allies.
This card also holds a dark and impressive power, as it can unite more than just monsters. Hyper Coincidence has the power to alter and destroy every dimension in existence. Yubel, the surprisingly deep main antagonist of season 3, wants to use its power to merge himself and Jaden into a single entity, destroying 12 dimensions in the process.
3 Holactie Creator of Light – Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters
The strongest god of all monsters duel
When The power of the Egyptian gods combinedthe being that created them and all the light in the universe is summoned. Holactie is the Goddess of Good, responsible for granting the ancient pharaohs the power to fight against darkness. Due to her overwhelming power, she often chooses not to get involved in the affairs of mortals, only appearing when called upon by specific individuals.
Her power is far greater than her creations, capable of creating life as well as manipulating time and reality. During Zorc's rampage in the final battle against Bakura's evil half, Holactie was called upon to help Atem defeat the beast. In a flash, the Goddess erased the evil creature from existence, as well as his dark influence across the universe.
2 Supreme King Z-Arc – Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V
An evil creature with the power to reshape reality
Considered the greatest duelist to ever live, Z-arc is an incredibly powerful and selfish individual. After gaining the power of each Dimensional Dragon, this duelist has become a being powerful enough to destroy the entire universe. He must be stopped by his former best friend, who seals him into four different vessels.
Even after his defeat, Z-arc continued his relentless pursuit of total domination, influencing the actions of his ships to become whole again. This mighty ruler had the power to reshape the universe to his will, erasing individuals from existence and even create new life forms.
1 Number 100: Numeron Dragon – Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal
The One Responsible for the Universe Itself
Ancient legends tell of a being of such power that existed before the creation of the universe. Due to the loneliness of this being, reality itself was created. This mighty beast is known as Number 100: The Dragon Numeron, by far the most powerful creature in the universe. Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise. This entity is not only capable of creating the entire universe itself, but can also create beings of extraordinary power.
All Numbers cards that appear in the Zexal anime were created by the will of the Numeron Dragon. Its power has no limits.perfectly encapsulated in the effect found on its partner card. By splitting XYZ material, this monster can significantly increase its attack points, making it one of the most dangerous monsters in the game.
