The popular anime, Yu-Gi-Oh! creates a modern world with the fantastic game of Duel Monsters. In the series, we follow the main character Yugi and his friends through his journeys as a duelist. Through the ups and downs of their adventures, we watch the characters grow and interact with each other.
The fantasy and monster aspects of the anime ring similar to another fantastical universe full of monsters - Harry Potter. What if our favorite Yu-Gi-Oh! characters were sorted into the Harry Potter houses? In this list, you will find out exactly which side of the Quidditch field your favorite character would be sitting on if they took their Pottermore quiz.
10 Mai Valentine - Slytherin
Throughout the series, Mai has a vain personality. She begins her journey with only prize money on her mind. Her overall outlook on life is to do what she needs to do to take care of herself. She is a charismatic woman who uses her beauty to make men bend to her will. When she meets Yugi and his friends, Mai sheds a little bit of her arrogant attitude and lets her guard down enough to fill the lonely void she felt on her own.
Just when Mai is reaching the pinnacle of her friendships, she battles in a duel that costs her to cut ties with those she loves most and loses precious memories. Because of her memory loss, she relies on her Slytherin like instincts to guide her. Ultimately, it lands her back where she started - misguided and alone.
9 Mokuba Kaiba - Hufflepuff
Mokuba is one of the only people to get through to the emotional side of Seto Kaiba. He is oftentimes portrayed as helpless and frequently gets kidnapped by Seto Kaiba’s enemies.
He is mostly friendly, unlike his brother, and generally a warm person to be around, like most Hufflepuffs.
8 Tristan Taylor - Hufflepuff
Tristan, unlike the other characters, rarely ever duels in the anime. His main characteristic is being an unwaveringly loyal friend. Even though he and his friend get into silly fights, they always have each others’ backs.
Another Hufflepuff trait that he possesses is his code of morale. Hufflepuffs often have a strong sense of what is right or wrong and we witness Tristan doing the right thing by helping those in trouble a few times.
7 Seto Kaiba - Slytherin
Kaiba, one of Yugi’s toughest rivals, is a very prideful character. He is undoubtedly a Slytherin. Kaiba often lets his ego get in the way and has a superiority complex.
He believes he is the best and doesn’t care to let everyone know. Though Kaiba is a classic narcissist, he does show some affection to his younger brother, Mokuba. He even shares similarities to a certain Malfoy from Harry Potter.
6 Maximillion Pegasus - Slytherin
It’s no surprise that Maximillion would be sorted as a Slytherin. He is the President of Industrial Illusions and he created the Duel Monsters game.
He carries himself with grace and typically remains cool-headed and focused. However, he doesn’t always play fair and uses any means necessary to win. He even looks a little like Lucious Malfoy.
5 Bakura Ryou - Ravenclaw
Bakara is a timid duelist. He is a genius when it comes to Duel Monsters and advises Yugi, happily when the opportunity arises. He is witty and great at predicting Yugi’s moves, like a Ravenclaw. However, his counterpart, Yami Bakura is a definitive Slytherin. The Millenium Ring that Bakura Ryou wore allowed the evil entity Yami Bakura to take over his body. The spirit mimicked his actions so precisely that even his closest friends did not realize at first.
After finding out an evil spirit possessed him he wants nothing more than to protect his friends, even at the cost of his own life. His loyalty traits lean more towards Hufflepuff, but ultimately because of his quick thinking the sorting hat would assign him to Ravenclaw. Unless, of course, he chose to be a Hufflepuff.
4 Marik Ishtar - Slytherin
Marik is one of the main villains in the season, founding the Rare Hunters - a card thieving organization to achieve his goals. He erects this group of underlings ultimately to steal cards and become The Pharaoh, so his family will no longer have to guard the tombs.
He also has world domination on his mind, much like the antagonistic Slytherins we know and love from the Harry Potter universe. His power of manipulation propels fuels his group and propels him toward his goals.
3 Tea Gardner - Hufflepuff
The supporting character, Tea Gardener is unquestionably a Hufflepuff. With her take-charge attitude, she relentlessly defends her friends. When she sees Yugi being bullied by Joey and Tristan she immediately jumps in to scare them off. She is someone who is inclusive to all and makes sure everyone is having a good time.
She isn’t afraid to call someone out when they are being a jerk. She is always honest and upfront, even with her friends.
2 Joey Wheeler - Gryffindor
Joey is one of the supporting characters in the show and often used as comic relief. However, his enthusiasm as a duelist lands him a spot among the Gryffindors.
His determination to become a better duelist pays off for him in the long run. He acts heroically on multiple occasions and always fights to help the ones he loves. His focus increases his determination and he rises to the challenge, becoming one of the best Duelists in the world.
1 Yugi/Atem - Gryffindor
Our main character, Yugi is often soft-spoken, but when it’s time to duel he has a no-nonsense attitude. He bravely takes up for his friends, no matter the consequence.
Another Gryffindor quality Yugi possesses is his determination and drive to win. Overall, when Yugi doesn’t win he still has great sportsmanship, another Gryffindor trait.