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* This is the strongest 'non-[[Number C|Chaos]]' "[[Gimmick Puppet]]" monster in terms of [[ATK]], being surpassed only by "[[Number C40: Gimmick Puppet of Dark Strings]]" and [[Number C88: Gimmick Puppet Disaster Leo|its own "Number C" counterpart]].
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* The number "88" appears on this monster's right pauldron.
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* This monster has a "[[Number C]]" [[Card evolutions|upgraded]] form: "[[Number C88: Gimmick Puppet Disaster Leo]]".
  
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* This is the only "Gimmick Puppet" [[Xyz Monster]] that cannot inflict [[effect damage]].
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* This monster's appearance based on a lion sitting on a throne reflects how this card is the "king" of the "[[Gimmick Puppet]]" monsters, similar to how the lion is said to be the "king of the jungle".
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* The number 88 written as a date (8/8) is august 8. Someone born on August 8 would be a Leo.
 
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* This card reflects [[Quattro]]'s personality:
 
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** Lions are known to have a calm, majestic appearance while at rest, but can be ruthless and bloodthirsty when hunting. Similarly, Quattro disguises himself as a well-mannered man who interacts with people with a noble and polite demeanor when not Dueling, but becomes sadistic and cold when he is, especially against anyone who stands in his way.
 
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** This card's effect and appearance are somewhat the opposite of "Giant Grinder" and "Gimmick Puppet of Strings". While most "Gimmick Puppets" have somewhat disturbing and grotesque appearances, this card looks more righteous and benevolent. Also, unlike "Giant Grinder" and "Gimmick Puppet of Strings", this card does not involve destroying monsters or inflicting damage to the opponent. Instead, this card involves winning through a peaceful method. This could reflect Quattro's true kind and noble personality beneath his sadism.
 
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** This card's alternate [[victory condition]] and how it was attempted against [[Shark]] may reference Quattro and Shark's first [[Duel]], where Quattro won against Shark by alternate means by getting him disqualified.
 
  
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* This card shares many similarities with "[[King Landia the Goldfang]]":
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* "[[Number]]" monsters often take the form of their owners and/or their original desires; this card represents the personality of [[Quattro]].
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** Both are [[Rank]] 8 Xyz Monsters that require 3 [[Level]] 8 monsters to [[Xyz Summon]].
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** Lions are known to have a calm, majestic appearance while at rest, but can be ruthless and bloodthirsty when hunting; this reflects how Quattro disguised himself as a well-mannered man who interacts with people with a noble and polite demeanor when not [[Duel]]ing, but became sadistic and cold when he does Duel especially against anyone who stood in his way.
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** Both are based off a lion and a king.
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** This monster's effect and appearance are somewhat the opposite of those of "[[Number 15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Grinder]]" and "[[Number 40: Gimmick Puppet of Strings]]": while most "Gimmick Puppet" monsters have a disturbing and grotesque appearance, this monster looks more righteous and benevolent.
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** "Landia" is a [[Match winner]], while "Leo" is a [[Duel winner]].
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*** Also, unlike "Giant Grinder" and "Gimmick Puppet of Strings", this card's effect does not [[destroy]]s monsters or inflicts [[damage]] to the opponent; rather, it focuses on winning through alternative, peaceful methods, reflecting Quattro's true kind and noble personality beneath his sadism.
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** This card's alternate [[victory condition]] and how it was attempted against [[Shark]] in the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL]]'' anime may be a reference to Quattro and Shark's first [[Duel]], where Quattro won against Shark by alternate means by getting him disqualified.
  
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* The appearance of this card of being a lion sitting on a throne may allude to it being the "king" of the "Gimmick Puppets", just as the lion is said to be the "king of the jungle".
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* In the ''Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL'' anime, when this monster [[detach]]ed an [[Xyz Material]], it absorbed it in the gem on its sword.
  
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* In the anime, when this card [[detach]]es an [[Overlay Unit]], it absorbs it in the gem on its sword.
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* This card is similar to "[[King Landia the Goldfang]]".
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** Both cards are based on kings featuring a lion-like design.
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** Both cards are [[Rank]] 8 [[Xyz Monster]]s that require 3 [[Level]] 8 monsters as [[material]]s to be [[Xyz Summon]]ed.
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** This card is a [[Duel winner]], while "Landia" is a [[Match winner]].

Latest revision as of 07:58, 14 March 2024

"Number 88: Gimmick Puppet of Leo":
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 "88" appears on this monster's right pauldron.
  • This monster's appearance based on a lion sitting on a throne reflects how this card is the "king" of the "Gimmick Puppet" monsters, similar to how the lion is said to be the "king of the jungle".
  • "Number" monsters often take the form of their owners and/or their original desires; this card represents the personality of Quattro.
    • Lions are known to have a calm, majestic appearance while at rest, but can be ruthless and bloodthirsty when hunting; this reflects how Quattro disguised himself as a well-mannered man who interacts with people with a noble and polite demeanor when not Dueling, but became sadistic and cold when he does Duel especially against anyone who stood in his way.
    • This monster's effect and appearance are somewhat the opposite of those of "Number 15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Grinder" and "Number 40: Gimmick Puppet of Strings": while most "Gimmick Puppet" monsters have a disturbing and grotesque appearance, this monster looks more righteous and benevolent.
      • Also, unlike "Giant Grinder" and "Gimmick Puppet of Strings", this card's effect does not destroys monsters or inflicts damage to the opponent; rather, it focuses on winning through alternative, peaceful methods, reflecting Quattro's true kind and noble personality beneath his sadism.
    • This card's alternate victory condition and how it was attempted against Shark in the Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL anime may be a reference to Quattro and Shark's first Duel, where Quattro won against Shark by alternate means by getting him disqualified.
  • In the Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL anime, when this monster detached an Xyz Material, it absorbed it in the gem on its sword.
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