While growing up in the Northern Water Tribe, Yugoda befriended Kanna. However, the latter left mysteriously without saying goodbye when she got engaged to a young waterbender, Pakku, and Yugoda never saw her again. In 84 AG, Yugoda attempted to heal Princess Yue after she was born to no avail, forcing Chief Arnook to make his bargain with the Moon Spirit. The following day, Yugoda witnessed the duel between Pakku and Katara.