Card Trivia:Number 88: Gimmick Puppet of Leo


 * This is the third "Gimmick Puppet" "Number". The first is "Number 15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Killer", and second is "Number 40: Gimmick Puppet Heaven's String".
 * This is also the Strongest "Gimmick Puppet" monster in terms of ATK.


 * This is the 8th card that can cause an Instant Win, and the second Instant Win card to be exclusive to the anime, the first being "Deuce".
 * This can also be seen as a coincidental reference to it being "Number 88".


 * This is the first "Number" ever to have a Win condition effect.


 * This is the second strongest "Number" in the game in terms of ATK, right behind "Number 22: Fran Ken".


 * This card's number may refer to it being the 8th rank 8 monster.


 * This card's number may also be a reference to IV, as 8 is twice as much as 4.


 * 88 is twice as much as the number 44, which, if the numbers are read separately in Japanese, could be read as "shi shi". The Japanese word for lion can also be read as "shishi".


 * Another explanation to this card's number could be the fact that the sign of Zodiac "Leo" covers the biggest part of August, which is the month 8.


 * 88 and 8 are considered to be lucky numbers in Chinese culture, symbolizing good fortune and success in life, possibly referring to this card's instant win effect.


 * This card is most likely IV's true Number, as the creature portrayed in the card accurately reflects his personality.
 * Lions are known to have a calm, majestic appearance while at rest, but can be ruthless and bloodthirsty when hunting for their prey. Similarly, IV disguises himself to be a well-mannered man who interacts with people in a noble and polite demeanor when not dueling, but is sadistic and cold when he is, especially against anyone who stands in his way, such as against Yuma Tsukumo and Kite Tenjo during his tag duel with III, or against Reginald Kastle during the WDC Semi-Finals.


 * This card shares many similarities to "King Landia the Goldfang".
 * Both require 3 Level 8 monsters.
 * Both are based off a lion and a person of high social status, i.e a king or ruler.
 * Landia's effect involves winning the Match, Destiny Leo's effect involves winning the Duel.


 * The fact of this card being a lion sitting on a throne could mean it is the "king" of the "Gimmick Puppets", just like the lion is said to be the king of jungle.


 * This is one of the two anime "Numbers" to not have a sealed form, the other being "Number 33: OOPArts Super Weapon - Machu Mach", both of which were used by members of the Tron Family.


 * This card bears a resemblance to a fellow Number, Utopia.
 * They have the same color scheme. (eg. White and Yellow)
 * They hold a large sword and they absorb their Overlay Units through it.
 * A Lion is also known as a King, Utopia is also representing an emperor.
 * Destiny Leo's number is depicted on its Right Shoulder Plate while Utopia's is on the Left.
 * Utopia needs 2 Level 4 monsters in which 4 multipled by 2 is equal to 8, representing this card's number.