Number holder
A Number holder is one who came into contact with and wielded a "Number" card in a Duel.
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Possessed Duelists
"Numbers" have the ability to possess people, and do so when they are initially released. Numbers can have varying control over people, from increasing their already present emotions (as in the case with Flip) to actually controlling and manipulating their mind (as with Nelson Andrews). Some "Number"-possessed wish to gain more "Numbers" (Number 20's holder, Chills, and Scorch). Possessed Duelists can usually be seen with glowing purple pupils and a dark glowing aura around their body. "Number 7" is the only one that does not possess the Duelist and instead gives them luck, which is seen as a rainbow aura.
Known Possessed Duelists
| Name | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Kaze | Number 12: Crimson Shadow Armor Ninja | Defeated (by Yuma in episode 16) |
| Number 16's holder | Number 16: Shock Master | Defeated (by Fortuno in episode 17) |
| Reginald Kastle | Number 17: Leviathan Dragon | Defeated (by Yuma in episode 2/rank 4) |
| Flip | Defeated (by Yuma in episode 6/rank 6) | |
| Chills | Number 19: Freezerdon | Defeated (by Yuma in episode 12) |
| Number 20's holder | Number 20: Giga-Brilliant | Defeated (by Kite in rank 7) |
| Syuta Hayami | Number 25: Force Focus | Defeated (by Yuma in episode 36) |
| Mr. Kay | Number 34: Terror-Byte | Defeated (by Yuma in episode 4) |
| Number 56's holder | Number 56: Goldrat | Defeated ( by Kite in episode 13) |
| Scorch | Number 61: Volcasaurus | Defeated (by Yuma in episode 12) |
| Nelson Andrews | Number 83: Galaxy Queen | Defeated (by Yuma in episode 8) |
| Number 96's holder | Number 96: Dark Mist | Defeated (by Yuma in episode 20) |
| 6 Unnamed Duelists | Unknown | Defeated (by Kite in episodes 17 and episode 31) |
Number Hunter
A Number Hunter (ナンバーズ・ハンター, Nanbāzu Hantā) is a person who collects "Number" cards for one reason or another. Kite Tenjo[1] claimed himself to be a Number Hunter, being the only one, but later he identified Yuma Tsukumo as a Number Hunter.[2] Yuma most likely doesn't see himself as a Number Hunter, after seeing what Kite Tenjo does after he defeats a holder, but he falls into the category, as he and Astral both collect "Numbers", and have a motive for it. Number Hunters have ways of detecting when a Number holder appears, and a method to take away that Number when they defeat it. A Number holder possessed by the card wanting more "Numbers" cannot be considered to be a Number Hunter, as their motivations are not their own, but by the "Number's" will.
Known Number Hunters
Anime
| Name | Numbers obtained | Method to take Numbers | Reason to collect Numbers | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kite Tenjo | 15 | Photon Hand | Heal his brother | Active |
| Yuma Tsukumo | 14 | Astral | Recover Astral's memories | Active |
| Dr. Faker[3] | Unknown | Possibly Photon Hand | To rule Earth[3] | Active |
| IV | 4+ | Unknown | Revenge against Dr. Faker - Failure | Defeated[4] (Number 32 was given to III by V)[5] |
| Droite | None | None | Serve Mr. Heartland - Failure | Defeated[6] |
| Gauche | None | None | Serve Mr. Heartland - Failure | Defeated[7] |
| Fortuno | 3 | Photon Hand | Serve Kite - Failure | Defeated[8] |
Manga
| Name | Numbers obtained | Method to take Numbers | Reason to collect Numbers | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kite Tenjo | 2+ | Photon Hand | Heal his brother | Active |
| Yuma Tsukumo | 5 | Astral | Recover Astral's memories | Active |
| Koron-chan | 1+ | Unknown | Serve Mr. Heartland - Failure | Defeated[9] |
| Captain Corn | 1+ | Unknown | Serve Mr. Heartland - Failure | Defeated[10] |
| Thunder Spark | 1+ | Unknown | Serve Mr. Heartland - Failure | Defeated[11] |
| Luna | 7+ | Unknown | Eliminate the Numbers/Stop Dr. Faker's ambitions. | Active |
Resistances
These people are immune to the corrupting effects of "Numbers" and can fight against them despite not having any "Numbers" of their own. They either borrowed another person's "Number" or previously had one and now use a different method to defeat them, instead. They seem to gain some immunity by having a large amount of will (Bronk wishing to save Yuma and Shark trying to protect Yuma's Key) or had no interest on finding "Numbers" for themselves.
Known others
| Name | Number Possessed | Reason | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| III | Serve Tron - Failure | Defeated ("Number 32" given to Shark, and "Numbers 6" and "33" to Yuma) | |
| V | Number 9: Canopy Star - Dyson Sphere | Serve Tron - Failure | Defeated ("Number" given to Kite) |
| Bronk Stone | Number 39: Utopia (from Yuma) | Save Yuma from Number 96: Dark Mist - Success | Inactive ("Number" borrowed from Yuma but returned later) |
| Charlie McCoy | Number 7: Lucky Straight (stolen) | Help his niece - Success | Defeated ("Number" given to Mayumi) |
| Mayumi | Number 7: Lucky Straight (given) | To be cured from her illness - Success | Inactive ("Number" given to Yuma off-screen) |
| Reginald Kastle |
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| Tron | Revenge against Dr. Faker | Active ("Number 6" given to III) |
References
- ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 13: "The Number Hunter, Part 1"
- ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 14: "The Number Hunter, Part 2"
- ↑ a b Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 60: "Doctor Visit"
- ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 58: "Swimming With Sharks"
- ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 33: "Foolish Fans"
- ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 54: "Welcome to the Jungle"
- ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 59: "Rockin' and Rollin'"
- ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episode 18: "It's in the Cards, Part 2"
- ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL Rank 18: "Kaito Again!!"
- ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL Rank 12: "Corn's Secret!!"
- ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL Rank 15: "A Shared Bond!!"
