Xiaolin: Showdown _best_

The titular is the mechanism by which these artifacts are contested. When two opponents (one from each side) touch a Wu simultaneously, they are sucked into a pocket dimension. There, they must wager previously owned Wu against the target Wu in a challenge. The rules vary wildly: one showdown might be a giant yo-yo duel over a pit of lava; another might be a race on mechanical spiders. The winner takes all. This "game-ification" of combat is what made the series so addictive.

So, whether you are an old fan looking to relive the race for the Golden Tiger Claws , or a new viewer wondering why the internet keeps demanding a "real" season 4, the answer is simple: Xiaolin Showdown is magical. And in today’s cynical world, a little magic and a lot of yo-yo duels go a long way. Xiaolin Showdown

: The victor claims the newly discovered Wu and the ones wagered by their opponents. Meet the Warriors The titular is the mechanism by which these

The heart of the show is the dynamic between the four central monks: The rules vary wildly: one showdown might be

The tech-savvy Japanese heiress. Kimiko broke the mold of the "damsel in distress." She is impulsive, hot-headed (literally), and fiercely independent. She designs gadgets, pilots mechs, and often provides the strategic brain to counter Omi's naive brawn.

: The Xiaolin Dragon of Wind; a rebellious teen from Brazil who eventually becomes the team's leader. Kimiko Tohomiko : The Xiaolin Dragon of Fire; a tech-savvy girl from Japan. Clay Bailey