Number

Number
Various "Numbers".
Japanese	Ｎｏ．（ナンバーズ） Ｎｏ． (base) ナンバーズ (ruby) Nanbāzu (romanized) Numbers (translated)
French	Numéro
German	Nummer
Italian	Numero
Portuguese	Número
Spanish	Número
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"Number", pluralized as "Numbers" (Ｎｏ．（ナンバーズ） Nanbāzu) in Japan, is an archetype of prominent Xyz Monsters that play a major role of the story in the Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL anime and manga series. Three variants of Number cards exist: "Emperor's Key Numbers" have numerical values equal to or lower than 100, while "Over-Hundred Numbers" have numerical values of over 100 and "Legendary Number" which are part of the Emperor Key Number but are unique.

As confirmed by Satoshi Kuwabara, all "Numbers'" numbers are not chosen randomly but are decided "carefully with attention to details, so that [fans] can enjoy it in various places", along with many puns and second meanings for each "Number".

So far, 74 of "Numbers" have been revealed, 50 out of those are known by name in addition to 6 Chaos versions.

Anime

Blank Numbers encircling Yuma within a sphere after being released.

When Yuma Tsukumo unlocked the door with his Emperor's Key, he opened a portal between the Astral World and his own, which allowed Astral to come into his world. Yuma found himself trapped within a sphere of blank cards, which shortly flew away. By crossing into Yuma's world, Astral's memories were transformed into the 99 "Number" cards and scattered in unknown directions (Number 39 stayed with him though). In order to regain his lost memories, Astral cooperates with Yuma. When Astral collects all of the cards, something else will happen besides his memory recovery. Astral thinks it will cause something troublesome, while Dr. Faker claims Astral will obtain a great power and use it for taking revenge on him.

The different number symbols.

Usually, "Numbers" are blank cards that take the form of what whoever finds them desires the most, design themselves to fit their original owner's Decks, and keep that form forever. Some Duelists may have more than one "Number" card that fit their Deck. Their card text is written in a strange alien language that only those who wield them can understand (in the dub, all "Numbers" appear normally like other cards seen with the exception of episode 2 which "Number 39: Utopia" is blurred). When they are Summoned, their respective numbers are printed on their users, appearing in such places as the forehead, neck, left and right hands (in Cameron Clix's case, it appeared under his right eye and in Number 56's Holder's case, it appeared in his left shoulder). When Summoned, "Numbers" take on what appears to be a sealed form, and when the "Number" starts to transform into their artwork, the "Number" then appears. Also, they use a galaxy-like "Overlay Network" portal in contrast to regular Xyz Monsters, who use a red spiral portal.

Astral stated that there are 99 "Numbers", but according to Kite Tenjo, there are 100 "Numbers". As Astral already had 1 of the "Numbers", "Utopia", it is possible Astral was referring to the other 99 "Numbers". However, Dr. Faker believes that, aside from 99 "Numbers" which are Astral's pieces of memory, Astral himself is "the Original Number" (ナンバーズのオリジナル, Nanbāzu no Orijinaru). Later Astral corrected himself, stating there are one hundred "Number".

Astral absorbing memories from the cards.

When a "Number" is defeated, they are absorbed into Astral, and can be used by any Duelist whom Astral is currently with. Each "Number" contains a piece of Astral's memory, which he recovers each time he absorbs one. After Astral absorbs a "Number", they are stored in a Different Dimension Airship within the Emperor's Key. Each has its own pillar within the structure, engraved with its number.

Numbers have been shown to be very dangerous, as they are able to easily amplify the darkness and desires of their user, whether these cause good or bad. And easily possess their holder by their power, with the exception of Yuma due to the Emperor's Key, Kite Tenjo's Photon Transformation, and the Vetrix Family's crests. However, the power of Photon Transformation and the crests seem to be limited, and has fatal consequences and being used to wield a "Number" card will drastically exhaust their user.

As Number holders have a high level of a certain emotion, Chaos Numbers start to appear. For example, Astral and Yuma obtained "Utopia Ray" after Astral was happy to know Yuma considered him a friend. Reginald Kastle also obtained "Shark Drake Veiss" after his desire for revenge, brought on by "Shark Drake", overpowered him.

Seven "Numbers" surrounding the Numeron Code.

In the Barian Invasion arc, "Over-Hundred Numbers" are introduced as the signature cards of the Seven Barian Emperors. Astral cannot absorb them, as they are not part of his memories. Later on, the "Legendary Numbers" were introduced by Vector and Don Thousand that are located in ruins across the world, protected by guardians. Each of these "Numbers" corresponds to a legend inscribed on the walls of the ruins, telling the story of the person who occupied that location in a previous era, before they became ruins due to the ravages of time. Rather than take their form based on their holders Deck, they take a form relative to the legend that is described.

Manga

Yuma releasing the Numbers.

In the Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL manga, Numbers are held under the diabolical door along with Astral. As Yuma finally opens the door during his Duel with Shark, a huge light appears and numerous blank cards flow out of the door in every direction. Astral stated that "Numbers" are fragments of his memories, and that he shall collect all "Numbers" in order to retrieve his memories. Also, he says "Numbers" battle to absorb each other so, if he and Yuma lose, he will disappear. When Astral obtained a memory piece from "Number 17", he said his memory is divided into 100 "Number" cards. This amount of number is later confirmed by both Kite Tenjo and Mr. Heartland.

A Number symbol in manga.

Numbers are shown to be blank cards that the form of what whoever finds them first and desires the most, making themselves to fit their original owner's Decks, and keep that form forever. They have a "special" abilities that are unique, such as "Numbers" can only be destroyed by other "Numbers". However, the effect stating that "Numbers" can only be destroyed by another "Number" is a monster effect, and therefore, can be negated.

Yuma believes the power of the "Numbers" is not evil and that if a good person had them, it would be okay. According to Luna, "Numbers" are mirrors that reflect the hearts of the people. For example, when Shark had "Number 17: Leviathan Dragon", his heart was full of darkness, but Yuma and Astral freed him from that darkness. She believes that the very fact that "Numbers" can be good or evil means they should not exist, as people will fight over them regardless.

Members

Original

Each of these cards are stated to contain parts of Astral's memories.

#	Monster	Sealed Form	Owner(s)		Number Location
			Previous	Current
100px	Chronomaly Atlandis		Vetrix Trey Dr. Faker	Yuma/Astral	Chest ring
100px	Lucky Straight		Museum Charlie McCay May Dr. Faker	Yuma/Astral	Head of cane
100px	Heraldic King Genom-Heritage		Vetrix Dr. Faker	Yuma/Astral	Above left eye on mask
100px	Dyson Sphere		Quinton Kite Tenjo Vetrix Dr. Faker	Yuma/Astral	Two panels in the center sphere
100px	Illumiknight		Kite Tenjo, Vetrix, Dr. Faker (anime)	Yuma/Astral (anime) Kaito Tenjo (manga)	Right shoulder plate
100px	Big Eye		Fortuno Charlie McCay Dr. Faker	Yuma/Astral	Front of outer ring
100px	Crimson Shadow Armor Ninja		Kaze Dr. Faker	Yuma/Astral	Left side of chest
100px	Cain's Devil	None	Shadow (manga)	Kaito Tenjo (manga)	Left shoulder plate
100px	Gimmick Puppet Giant Grinder		Quattro Vetrix Dr. Faker	Yuma/Astral	Headband
100px	Shock Master		# holder Fortuno Dr. Faker	Yuma/Astral	Right side of waist
100px	Leviathan Dragon		Reginald Kastle, Dr. Faker (anime) Ryoga Kamishiro (manga)	Yuma/Astral	Right horn
100px	Freezadon		Chills Dr. Faker	Yuma/Astral	Right side of chest
100px	Giga-Brilliant		Kite Tenjo, Vetrix, Dr. Faker (anime) # holder (manga)	Yuma/Astral (anime) Kaito Tenjo (manga)	Right wing
100px	Zombiestein	None	Cologne (manga)	Yuma/Astral (manga)	Left side of shawl
100px	Force Focus		Cameron Clix Dr. Faker	Yuma/Astral	Underneath lens
100px	Acid Golem of Destruction		Kite Tenjo Vetrix Dr. Faker	Yuma/Astral	Right leg
100px	Abel's Devil	None	Shadow (manga)	Ryoga Kamishiro (manga)	Right shoulder plate
100px	Shark Drake		Quattro Trey Dr. Faker Yuma/Astral	Reginald Kastle	Left side of chest
100px	Chronomaly Machu Mech	None	Trey Dr. Faker	Yuma/Astral	Bottom pillar
100px	Terror-Byte		Mr. Kay Dr. Faker	Yuma/Astral	Right shoulder plate
100px	Utopia		Bronk Stone, Dr. Faker (anime)	Yuma/Astral	Left shoulder plate
100px	Gimmick Puppet of Strings		Quattro Vetrix Dr. Faker	Yuma/Astral	Top of wing
	Starship Galaxy Tomahawk	None	Eviluder (manga)	Yuma/Astral (manga)	Top of left wing
100px	Sky Pegasus		Mach	Yuma/Astral	Right shoulder plate
	Ethereal Dragon - Draggluong	100px	Jinlong Yuma/Astral	Kite Tenjo	Right Wing
	Nightmare Shark	None	Luna (manga)	Ryoga Kamishiro (manga)	Beneath dorsal fin
48	Shadow Lich	None	None	Shadow (manga)	Blade of scythe
49	Fortune Tune	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Head of staff
100px	Blackship of Corn	None	Captain Corn (manga)	Yuma/Astral (manga)	Left side of sail
100px	Heart-eartH	None	Dr. Faker	Yuma/Astral	Above right eye
	Lion Heart		Number 54's guardian Alit Nistro	Yuma/Astral	Left side of the chest
100px	Gold Rat	None	# holder Kite Tenjo Vetrix Dr. Faker	Yuma/Astral	Round plate above head
57	Tri-Head Dust Dragon	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Center of main body
100px	Volcasaurus		Scorch Dr. Faker	Yuma/Astral	Left chest spike
100px	Shamoji Soldier	Unknown	# holder (manga)	Ryoga Kamishiro (manga)	Left side of forehead
	Sandayu the Veteraccoon	100px	Ponta Gilag	Yuma/Astral	Frontpiece of helmet
	Judge Buster the Adjudicutting Djinn	100px	Battle Ox	Number 96: Dark Mist	Right side of chest
	Master Key Beetle		Vector	Yuma/Astral	Right side of upper horn
100px	Heraldry Crest	None	Vetrix Dr. Faker	Yuma/Astral	Left horn
100px	Line Monster Chariot Hisha	Unknown	Hishakaku (manga)	Kaito Tenjo (manga)	Left side of chest
	Abyss Splash the Roaring Waterfall Deity	100px	Abyss Rio Kastle Yuma/Astral	Reginald Kastle	Right thigh plate
	Master of Blades	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Left side of hat
100px	Galaxy Queen		Nelson Andrews Dr. Faker	Yuma/Astral	Chest
85	Crazy Box	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Lower right hand corner of one face
87	Queen of the Night	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Left side of abdomen
100px	Gimmick Puppet of Leo	None	Quattro Vetrix Dr. Faker	Yuma/Astral	Right shoulder plate
70px	Thunder Spark Dragon	None	Thunder Spark (manga)	Yuma/Astral (manga)	Left side of head
100px	Heart-eartH Dragon	Unknown	Dr. Faker	Yuma/Astral	Right side of abdomen
	Crystal Zero the Polar Ice Princess	100px	Abyss Yuma/Astral	Reginald Kastle	Left side of dress
100px	Dark Mist		# holder Dr. Faker Yuma/Astral Parker	Number 96: Dark Mist	Right side of head
??	24 Unknown "Numbers"	Unknown	Fortuno Kite Tenjo Quattro Vetrix Dr. Faker Unknown	Yuma/Astral	Unknown

Legendary Number

Main article: Legendary Number

Legendary Numbers are a group of special "Number" cards that are located in Number's Ruins. They are still part of the original 100 Numbers of the "Emperor's Key".

Over-Hundred Number

Main article: Over-Hundred Number

Over-Hundred Numbers are signature "Number" cards of the Seven Barian Emperors, whose numbering go over the limit of 100.

Number C (Chaos Number)

Main article: Number C

"Number C" (read as Chaos Number) are upgraded versions of the base "Number", which are Summoned by overlaying their base counterpart through Chaos Xyz Evolution and "Rank-Up-Magic" cards.

Trivia

• The story of the "Numbers'" origins is similar to the story of Pandora's box, where Pandora opened a box (a jar in some sources) out of curiosity and released its contents into the world, these being all the evils in existence which plague mankind. When she closed the box, the only thing left to her was hope. This is analogous to the "Numbers" being released into the world upon Astral's arrival, causing mayhem to whoever finds them and raising conflict among people, while the only one left for Yuma and Astral to battle the "Numbers" is called Hope.