Card Trivia:Number 88: Gimmick Puppet of Leo
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- 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 card, especially while sitting on a throne, resembles "Gravekeeper's Visionary", as a high ranking monster sitting on a throne and a head that resembles an animal (lion and jackal). Plus they are both holding a sword.
- This card resembles "Grandmaster of the Six Samurai", coming to the position.
- 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 is the first "Number" and "Gimmick Puppet" 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.
- 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 Zodiac sign "Leo" covers the biggest part of August, which is the month 8.
- 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.
- This card also seems to reflect IV's true nature of being kind and caring. He showed guilt for hurting Shark's younger sister unintentionally but saved her despite getting his scar in the process, and wanted to save his father by defeating Dr. Faker on his own.
- This card's ability and appearance are also the opposite of "Gimmick Puppet: Giant Killer" and "Heavens String". While most "Gimmick Puppets" have somewhat disturbing and grotesque appearances, this card looks more righteous and benevolent. Also, unlike "Giant Killer" and "Heaven's String", this card does not involve destroying monsters or inflicts damage at the opponent. Instead this card involves winning through a peaceful method.
- This card shares many similarities to "King Landia the Goldfang".
- 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 the jungle.
- This is one of the two anime "Numbers" to not have a sealed form, the other being "Number 33: Chronomaly Machu Mech", both of which were used by members of the Tron Family.
- In the anime, when this card detaches an Overlay Unit, it absorbs it with the gem on its sword.
- This card bears a resemblance to a fellow Number, Utopia.
- They have the same color scheme. (eg. White and Yellow)
- They both hold a large sword.
- They are both "kings".
- Destiny Leo's number is depicted on its right shoulder plate while Utopia's is on the left.
- As of episode 58, this card, "Number 6: Chronomaly Atlando", "Number 32: Shark Drake and Number 15: Gimmick Puppet Giant Killer are the only known Number monsters obtained by the Tron family that do not have a purple number.
