- Jowgen's Japanese name is an anagram of Genjō, the Japanese pronunciation of Xuanzang, a Chinese Buddhist monk, who appeared in Wu Cheng'en's Journey to the West.
- Jowgen's Chinese name (奘玄 Zàngxuán) is simply an anagram of the monk's name (玄奘 Xuánzàng).
- This is one of two cards that has randomization as part of a cost, the other being Pot of Extravagance.