How many filler episodes are in Yu-Gi-Oh!?

Yu-Gi-Oh! has 8 filler episodes out of 27 (30%). 19 episodes are mixed canon/filler.

Which Yu-Gi-Oh! episodes should I skip?

Skip filler episodes: 4, 8, 12, 15–17, 19–20. Mixed episodes are not in this skip list because they still contain canon scenes.

Can I skip filler in Yu-Gi-Oh!?

Yes. Use the skip list above for filler episode numbers. Watch Mixed episodes if you do not want to miss canon scenes.

What is the first filler episode of Yu-Gi-Oh!?

The first filler episode in our Yu-Gi-Oh! list is episode 4. Use the table to see every filler run after that.

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Anime filler list

Yu-Gi-Oh! Filler List

Yu-Gi-Oh! has 27 episodes: 0 canon, 8 filler (30%), and 19 mixed. Use the skip list below to stay on the main story.

Updated through Oct 10, 1998

Episodes27

Filler8 (30%)

Canon0

Mixed19

Episodes to skip

Skip filler episodes: 4, 8, 12, 15–17, 19–20.

Pure filler only. Watch mixed episodes if you do not want to miss canon scenes.

4
8
12
15–17
19–20

Episode guide

Yu-Gi-Oh! episodes with canon, filler, or mixed type and air date
#	Title	Type	Date
Episodes 1–25
001	The Violent Battle - A Game of Darkness	MIXED CANON/FILLER	Apr 4, 1998
002	The Evil Gamer - The Trap of Hell	MIXED CANON/FILLER	Apr 11, 1998
003	Clash! The Strongest Monster	MIXED CANON/FILLER	Apr 18, 1998
004	Theft! Rare Watch Battle	FILLER	Apr 25, 1998
005	Now Revealed!! Yugi's Secret	MIXED CANON/FILLER	May 2, 1998
006	Desperate Situation!! Burning Friendship Battle	MIXED CANON/FILLER	May 9, 1998
007	The Underhanded Digital Pet Rebellion	MIXED CANON/FILLER	May 16, 1998
008	The Four Game Masters Finally Stir	FILLER	May 23, 1998
009	Explosion - Ultimate Yo-Yo Technique	MIXED CANON/FILLER	May 30, 1998
010	The Pressing Beautiful Teacher - A Secret Mask	MIXED CANON/FILLER	Jun 6, 1998
011	The Rumored Capmon's New Appearance	MIXED CANON/FILLER	Jun 13, 1998
012	A Lucky Foe Calls Out - The Invincible Legend	FILLER	Jun 20, 1998
013	Targeting a Schoolgirl - The Fang of a Great Prediction	MIXED CANON/FILLER	Jun 27, 1998
014	In a Bomb Game - The Worst Date	MIXED CANON/FILLER	Jul 4, 1998
015	Eerie Woman!! Unable to Transform	FILLER	Jul 11, 1998
016	Breadth's Change - Crisis of the White Robe	FILLER	Jul 18, 1998
017	A Last Minute Match - The Invited Model	FILLER	Jul 25, 1998
018	In a Forbidden Game - Show Your Hand	MIXED CANON/FILLER	Aug 1, 1998
019	The Grand Melee!! Popularity Contest	FILLER	Aug 8, 1998
020	Come Out!! The Strongest and Final Trump Card	FILLER	Aug 15, 1998
021	Completed!! The Ultimate Game Land	MIXED CANON/FILLER	Aug 22, 1998
022	Tearing - Boarderline Shooting	MIXED CANON/FILLER	Aug 29, 1998
023	Capmon King! The Decisive Battle	MIXED CANON/FILLER	Sep 5, 1998
024	Now! The Time of Decision - The Miracle of Friendship	MIXED CANON/FILLER	Sep 12, 1998
025	A New Development - Attack of the Handsome Boy	MIXED CANON/FILLER	Sep 26, 1998

Episodes 26–27
026	Rival Clash - The Greatest Crisis	MIXED CANON/FILLER	Oct 3, 1998
027	Friendship - From Legend to Myth	MIXED CANON/FILLER	Oct 10, 1998

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Frequently asked questions

How many filler episodes are in Yu-Gi-Oh!?: Yu-Gi-Oh! has 8 filler episodes out of 27 (30%). 19 episodes are mixed canon/filler.
Which Yu-Gi-Oh! episodes should I skip?: Skip filler episodes: 4, 8, 12, 15–17, 19–20. Mixed episodes are not in this skip list because they still contain canon scenes.
Can I skip filler in Yu-Gi-Oh!?: Yes. Use the skip list above for filler episode numbers. Watch Mixed episodes if you do not want to miss canon scenes.
What is the first filler episode of Yu-Gi-Oh!?: The first filler episode in our Yu-Gi-Oh! list is episode 4. Use the table to see every filler run after that.