Yugi Mutou faced Katsuya Jonouchi in a game of Duel Monsters, during the Battle City tournament, in the Yu-Gi-Oh! manga. Jonouchi was controlled by Marik Ishtar for most of the Duel, and initially fought against Dark Yugi. After a few turns, Yugi, believing himself to be capable of returning Jonouchi to his former self, took over from Dark Yugi.