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*This is one of few [[Xyz Monsters]] that doesn't use its [[Xyz Material]]s.
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* This is the  fourth single digit "[[Number]]" in the series, the others being "[[Number 7: Lucky Straight]]", "[[Number 6: OOPArts Atlanthal]]", and "[[Number 9: Canopy Star - Dyson Sphere]]", in that order.
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* The number "08" appears above this monster's left eye.
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** Of the revealed single-digit "[[Number]]s", this is the third number used in a [[Duel]].
 
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** Of all the revealed single-digit "[[Number]]s", only this card's Number does not equal its [[Rank]].
 
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*This is the first Number monster to have the Number 8 included as any one of it's digits since "[[Number 83: Galaxy Queen]]" which debuted in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 007|Episode 007]]. This card debuted in [[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL - Episode 054|Episode 054]], a gap of 47 episodes.
 
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** Coincidentally, both of these numbers were the only ones in the anime not rendered by CG.
 
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* This card's number, 8, may come from its Xyz Materials, '''2''' [[Level]] '''4''' monsters, in which 2 multiplied by 4 equals 8.
 
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** This card number could be a reference to the DNA itself as this molecule is formed by pairs (hence the 2) of 4 types of nucleotides. 2x4=8
 
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** This card's number may as well refer to it being the eighth "[[Number]]" revealed in the [[World Duel Carnival]], the first seven being "[[Number 7: Lucky Straight]]", "[[Number 15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Killer]]", "[[Number 32: Shark Drake]]", "[[Number 25: Force Focus]]", "[[Number 33: OOPArts Super Weapon - Machu Mach]]", "[[Number 40: Gimmick Puppet Heaven's String]]", and "[[Number 6: OOPArts Atlanthal]]".
 
  
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* This is so far the only card that causes a monster to be treated as having no name, although only in the anime.
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* "[[Number]]" monsters often take the form of their owners and/or their original desires; this card represents its original owner, [[Vetrix]].
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** "Heraldic King" in this card's name reflects the heraldry theme of Vetrix's "[[Heraldic Beast]]" [[Deck]].
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** "Genom Heriter"/"Genom-Heritage" in this card's Japanese and English names are a reference to a [[wikipedia:Genome|genome]], the [[wikipedia:DNA|DNA]], or [[wikipedia:RNA|RNA]] information encoded in every [[wikipedia:Organism|organism]], that can be passed down to another member of another generation.
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*** This is reflected in this card's effect of gaining the name and effects of an opponent's [[Xyz Monster]].
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*** Fittingly, before this monster debuted in the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL]]'' anime, Vetrix forcibly inherited [[Hart Tenjo]]'s power in a ritual using energy chains resembling DNA chains.
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** This monster's mask-like face with a red eyes and the number "8" above its left eye is similar to Vetrix's appearance, who had a mask with a red gem covering the left side of his face.
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** This card's [[Psychic]] [[Type]] and effect of gaining the name, effects, and [[ATK]] of an opponent's Xyz Monster's and reducing its ATK to 0 reflect Vetrix's ability to steal his opponent's memories, which can affect them psychologically and render them vulnerable in [[Duel]]s.
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*** Furthermore, this card's anime effect also treated the targeted monster's name as "Unknown".
  
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* A genome is the DNA or RNA information encoded in every organism, referencing this card's ability to "inherit" another monster's name.
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* This card is the first "Number" monster to require monsters of a specific [[archetype]] ("Heraldic Beast") as [[Xyz Material]]s to be [[Xyz Summon]]ed.
  
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* This card's number may be a reference to the shape of DNA. The number '''8''' looks similar to the double helix shape DNA often takes.
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* This card is the first Psychic "Number" monster.
  
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* This card's appearance is reminiscent of [[Tron]], who wears a mask with a red gem covering his left eye.
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* This card is one of the few Xyz Monsters whose effects do not involve [[detach]]ing its own Xyz Materials.
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**In this instance, the red number "8" is covering the monster's left eye.
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** However, because its effects allow it to gain the effects of other Xyz Monsters, this card may detach its materials to use the copied effects.
  
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* This card bears resemblance to "[[The Fabled Kudabbi]]", in the sense that they are both four-legged creatures whose faces are obscured by a mask.
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* In the ''Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL'' anime, when this monster detached an Xyz Material to [[activate]] its effect, it absorbed it through its mask. Then, it wrapped its hair around the targeted monster and absorbs the appearance and the color of the monster. This monster absorbed red material, then glowing red as it changed its appearance to resemble a masked version of the [[target]]ed monster.
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** Also, Number 8 is a Rank '''4''' Xyz monster, and Kudabbi is a Level '''4''' [[Synchro Monster]].
 
  
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* This card's sealed form resembles an ancient mask with straw hair, when it unseals blue energy spreads and forms the legs and hairs.
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* The European ''[[TCG]]'' version of this card has its effect printed in a smaller font than the American ''TCG'' version.
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* When this card absorbs an overlay unit to activate its effect, it absorbs it through its mask.
 
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** When it uses its ability it wraps its hair around the selected monster and absorbs its name, appearance, and the color of the monster. The card absorbs red material and then glows red as it changes its appearance to resemble a masked version of the targeted monster.
 
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* This is the first "[[Number]]" that requires a specific [[archetype]] ("[[Heraldic Beast]]") to be [[Xyz Summon]]ed; albeit in [[OCG]] only.
 
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* This card's ability to steal everything about the monster and leave them with nothing is similar to [[Tron|its owner's]] ability to steal memories from people.
 
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* This card's number and the ATK is multiple by 300. (8 x 300 = 2400).
 
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* This is the first "[[Psychic]]" "Number" monster, and the first standard "Number" without generic materials.
 
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* This is the second "Psychic" type [[Xyz Monster]] to appear, the first being "[[OOPArts Crystal Alien]]", albeit it being "Psychic" in OCG only.
 
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*It seems that this card is a reference to the forest spirit, [[Wikipedia:Qilin|a kirin]]-like creature, from the awarded anime movie [[Wikipedia:Princess Mononoke|Princess Mononoke]].
 

Latest revision as of 18:25, 8 April 2023

"Number 8: Heraldic King Genom-Heritage":
For trivia pertaining to this monster's Number, see Forum:"Numbers" Xyz Monster Trivia. Any contributions regarding this type of trivia should be placed there, instead of this page.
  • The number "08" appears above this monster's left eye.
  • "Number" monsters often take the form of their owners and/or their original desires; this card represents its original owner, Vetrix.
    • "Heraldic King" in this card's name reflects the heraldry theme of Vetrix's "Heraldic Beast" Deck.
    • "Genom Heriter"/"Genom-Heritage" in this card's Japanese and English names are a reference to a genome, the DNA, or RNA information encoded in every organism, that can be passed down to another member of another generation.
      • This is reflected in this card's effect of gaining the name and effects of an opponent's Xyz Monster.
      • Fittingly, before this monster debuted in the Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL anime, Vetrix forcibly inherited Hart Tenjo's power in a ritual using energy chains resembling DNA chains.
    • This monster's mask-like face with a red eyes and the number "8" above its left eye is similar to Vetrix's appearance, who had a mask with a red gem covering the left side of his face.
    • This card's Psychic Type and effect of gaining the name, effects, and ATK of an opponent's Xyz Monster's and reducing its ATK to 0 reflect Vetrix's ability to steal his opponent's memories, which can affect them psychologically and render them vulnerable in Duels.
      • Furthermore, this card's anime effect also treated the targeted monster's name as "Unknown".
  • This card is the first Psychic "Number" monster.
  • This card is one of the few Xyz Monsters whose effects do not involve detaching its own Xyz Materials.
    • However, because its effects allow it to gain the effects of other Xyz Monsters, this card may detach its materials to use the copied effects.
  • In the Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL anime, when this monster detached an Xyz Material to activate its effect, it absorbed it through its mask. Then, it wrapped its hair around the targeted monster and absorbs the appearance and the color of the monster. This monster absorbed red material, then glowing red as it changed its appearance to resemble a masked version of the targeted monster.
  • The European TCG version of this card has its effect printed in a smaller font than the American TCG version.
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