Card Trivia:Number 8: Heraldic King Genom-Heritage


 * This is one of few Xyz Monsters that doesn't use its Xyz Materials directly. However, because it mimics the effects of Xyz Monsters, it may use materials with copied effects.


 * This is the fourth single digit "Number" in the series, the others being "Number 7: Lucky Straight", "Number 6: Chronomaly Atlando", and "Number 9: Canopy Star - Dyson Sphere", in that order.
 * Of the revealed single-digit "Numbers", this is the third number used in a Duel.
 * Of all the revealed single-digit "Numbers", only this card's Number does not equal its Rank.
 * 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


 * This is so far the only card that causes a monster to be treated as having no name, although only in the anime.


 * A genome is the DNA or RNA information encoded in every organism, referencing this card's ability to "inherit" another monster's name.


 * 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.


 * This card's appearance is reminiscent of Tron, who wears a mask with a red gem covering his left eye.
 * In this instance, the purple number "8" is covering the monster's left eye.


 * 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.
 * Also, Number 8 is a Rank 4 Xyz monster, and Kudabbi is a Level 4 Synchro Monster.


 * This card's sealed form resembles an ancient mask with straw hair, when it unseals blue energy spreads and forms the legs and hairs.


 * When this card absorbs an overlay unit to activate its effect, it absorbs it through its mask.
 * 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.


 * This is the first "Number" that requires a specific archetype ("Heraldic Beast") to be Xyz Summoned; albeit in OCG only.


 * This card's ability to steal everything about the monster and leave them with nothing is similar to its owner's ability to steal memories from people.


 * This is the first "Psychic" "Number" monster, and the first standard "Number" without generic materials.


 * This is the second "Psychic" type Xyz Monster to appear, the first being "Chronomaly Crystal Alien", albeit it being "Psychic" in OCG only.


 * So far, "Number 9: Canopy Star - Dyson Sphere" is the only monster who this card targeted with its effect, but did not copy the appearance - even after copying both the monster's ATK and effect.


 * It seems that this card is a reference to the forest spirit, a kirin-like creature, from the awarded anime movie Princess Mononoke.