Blue Eyes White Dragon

“	This legendary dragon is a powerful engine of destruction. Virtually invincible, very few have faced this awesome creature and lived to tell the tale.	„
	― Card Description

The Blue-Eyes White Dragon (青眼の白龍ブルーアイズ・ホワイト・ドラゴン, Burūaizu Howaito Doragon) is the character version of the card of the same name. While the card itself is renowned for its immense power in the Duel Monsters game, the actual spirit of the Blue-Eyes White Dragon is even more formidable, rivaling the might of the Egyptian Gods, including Obelisk the Tormentor and Slifer the Sky Dragon.

Names	Blue-Eyes White Dragon,青眼の白龍ブルーアイズ・ホワイト・ドラゴン, Burūaizu Howaito Doragon, Blue Eyes, The White Dragon
Gender	Genderless
Race	Dragon
Occupation	Duel Monster Spirit
Origin	Yu-Gi-Oh! Chapter 9: "The Cards with Teeth (Part 1)" 牙を持つカード〈前編〉, Kiba wo Motsu Kādo (May 1, 1997 tankōbon volume)
Alignment	Good
Age	Unknown at Least 3000 years
Created By	Kazuo Takahashi (Japanese: 高橋 一雅)

Appearance

The Blue-Eyes White Dragon is a massive, majestic dragon known for its elegant yet fearsome design. Despite its name, its body is light blue with a metallic sheen, while its eyes glow an intense, piercing blue. Its sleek and streamlined frame combines power and grace, with long, curved wings that emphasize its ability to dominate both ground and sky. The dragon's sharp claws and massive jaws, lined with razor-like teeth, further showcase its destructive potential. In later card depictions and animations, its blue hue becomes even more pronounced, reinforcing its ethereal, otherworldly presence.

Personality

As a spirit, the Blue-Eyes White Dragon embodies strength, loyalty, and an unyielding will. Its connection to Kisara reflects a quiet nobility, as it only appears when needed to protect or defend against overwhelming threats. The dragon is deeply tied to themes of devotion and sacrifice, mirroring Kisara’s unwavering bond with Seto.

In its interactions with Seto Kaiba, the dragon’s essence represents power and determination, reflecting Kaiba’s own relentless drive and ambition. While the dragon is fierce in battle, its underlying aura carries an air of majesty and pride, demanding respect from allies and adversaries alike.

Biography

Ancient Egypt

The White Dragon was Kisara's spirit ka, uniquely tied to her soul (ba), which made her its vessel. This union meant the dragon's immense power resided within Kisara, though it only manifested when she was unconscious, leaving her initially unaware of its existence.

The dragon was first seen by an exiled criminal wandering the desert. Believing the dragon to be a divine entity answering his prayers, the criminal vowed to abandon his misdeeds in gratitude. Upon his return to civilization, he recounted his tale to the barman at the Winking Camel Bar, who dismissed it as a heat-induced hallucination. Shortly after, soldiers led by Seto discovered the criminal during their ka hunt. Convinced of Seto's corruption, the criminal warned him that he would face judgment from the divine White Dragon.

During the same ka hunt, Seto encountered Kisara when she was being attacked by citizens who considered her a bad omen. Defending her, Seto ordered her into his care. Shada's Millennium Key reacted to Kisara's vast heka, revealing the presence of the White Dragon ka within her. Recognizing the dragon's potential power, Seto arranged for Kisara to recover in the palace.

Four days later, Kisara regained consciousness, and Seto brought her to the palace's underground arena, where criminals captured in the ka hunt were forced to fight. Gebelk insisted on testing the White Dragon’s power through a battle, though Seto feared it would cost Kisara her life. However, Akhenaden, believing Seto destined to become Pharaoh after Atem's disappearance, demanded the dragon be tested.

Kisara refused to fight back against the criminal's ka, leading Seto to intervene. When Kisara fell unconscious and both their lives were threatened, the White Dragon emerged. It protected them with its tail and unleashed a devastating light attack, killing the remaining prisoners and Gudoul. The attack pierced the dungeon ceiling, sending a radiant pillar of light into the sky. Afterward, Akhenaden declared that Seto must become the dragon’s vessel. Gebelk suggested achieving this by killing Kisara and freeing her soul, but Seto rejected the idea, unwilling to sacrifice her.

During the climactic battle against Zorc Necrophades, Akhenaden urged Seto to join him in serving Zorc, claiming Kisara's impending death would allow Seto to wield the White Dragon. Refusing, Seto attempted to save Kisara, but Akhenaden killed her and sealed the White Dragon within a stone tablet using the Millennium Rod. Possessing Seto, Akhenaden forced him to duel Atem, commanding the White Dragon to defeat Atem’s Dark Magician. However, Kisara’s spirit reappeared, freeing the White Dragon from Akhenaden’s control. The dragon turned against him, destroying Akhenaden and helping to end the battle against Zorc.

1990s

The "Blue-Eyes White Dragon" card became legendary in the world of Duel Monsters.

Seto Kaiba, captivated by its power, sought to possess all copies of the card. After acquiring three copies, he became obsessed with obtaining the fourth, the last known copy.

At one point, Arthur Hawkins possessed the final card, but he gifted it to Solomon Muto as a token of gratitude for saving his life. When Kaiba learned of this, he offered Solomon a suitcase filled with rare cards and a substantial sum of money in exchange for the card. Solomon refused both offers, valuing the card as a memento of his friendship with Arthur.

Determined to claim the card, Kaiba challenged Solomon to a duel and emerged victorious. Without hesitation, Kaiba tore the card in half, ensuring that no one but him could wield the power of the Blue-Eyes White Dragon. Despite the card's destruction, Solomon retained its remains, taping it together as a cherished keepsake of his bond with Arthur.

Powers and Statistics

Tier: High 7-C, 2-C | 2-C

Key Manga | Anime | Blue Eyes Ultimate Dragon

Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Flight, Electricity Manipulation, Energy Projection, Magic, Fusionism via Polymerization, Bodily Weaponry

Attack Potency: Large Town level | Low Multiverse level (Was stated to have Ba equal to the egyptian gods, Could stalemate Obelisk,) | Low Multiverse level (Much more powerful than his base form, Could match Zorc's blast for some time)

Speed: Likely Massively Hypersonic+ (Went to a satellite 250 miles up in the space in 30 seconds) | Massively Hypersonic+ via power-scaling from Zorc

Lifting Strength: Unknown

Striking Strength: Large Town level | Low Multiverse level | Low Multiverse level

Durability: Large Town level | Low Multiverse level | Low Multiverse level

Stamina: Superhuman

Range: Several Hundreds of Meters.

Standard Equipment: Nothing notable

Intelligence: Average

Attacks and Techniques

• White Lightning (Burst Stream of Destruction)