Difference between revisions of "Card Trivia:Crystal Beast Ruby Carbuncle"
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* The name "Ruby Carbuncle" is a double pun, since [[wikipedia:Carbuncle (gemstone)|Carbuncle]] is also a type of gemstone, as well as a mythical creature, alleged to be seen in Latin America. Legends say the Carbuncle has some sort of jewel on its head. | * The name "Ruby Carbuncle" is a double pun, since [[wikipedia:Carbuncle (gemstone)|Carbuncle]] is also a type of gemstone, as well as a mythical creature, alleged to be seen in Latin America. Legends say the Carbuncle has some sort of jewel on its head. | ||
| − | * "Ruby Carbuncle" may also be a multiple reference to Final Fantasy. Carbuncle is a Creature Summon that takes the form of a small cute animal that aids the player in battle with its special technique, "Ruby Light" (status: Reflect). | + | * "Ruby Carbuncle" may also be a multiple reference to the role-playing videogame series "Final Fantasy". Carbuncle is a Creature Summon that takes the form of a small cute animal that aids the player in battle with its special technique, "Ruby Light" (party-wide status: Reflect). |
* "[[Crystal Beast Ruby Carbuncle]]" bears a striking resemblance to the Pokémon [[wikipedia:Espeon|Espeon]]. | * "[[Crystal Beast Ruby Carbuncle]]" bears a striking resemblance to the Pokémon [[wikipedia:Espeon|Espeon]]. | ||
Revision as of 15:03, 15 January 2008
- The name "Ruby Carbuncle" is a double pun, since Carbuncle is also a type of gemstone, as well as a mythical creature, alleged to be seen in Latin America. Legends say the Carbuncle has some sort of jewel on its head.
- "Ruby Carbuncle" may also be a multiple reference to the role-playing videogame series "Final Fantasy". Carbuncle is a Creature Summon that takes the form of a small cute animal that aids the player in battle with its special technique, "Ruby Light" (party-wide status: Reflect).
- "Crystal Beast Ruby Carbuncle" bears a striking resemblance to the Pokémon Espeon.
