Number

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"Number" (Japanese: Ｎｏ． (ナンバーズ) Nanbāzu, "Numbers") is an archetype of prominent Xyz Monsters that play a major role of the story in the Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL anime and manga series. Each Number monster has a corresponding natural number, which is included at the start of its name after "Number" (and occasionally a letter, such as C).

In the anime and manga, there are three variants of basic Number monsters: "Emperor's Key Numbers", which have numerical values less than or equal to 100; "Mythyrian Numbers", which are part of Astral's memories, but are unique in the fact that they symbolize the past lives of the Seven Barian Emperors; and "Number 10X", which have numbers greater than 100 and are not pieces of Astral's memory, instead being the signature cards of the Seven Barian Emperors. Barian Numbers are an entire alternate series of Numbers created by Don Thousand himself, as are the "Number 10X" monsters.

"Number Wall" and "Numbers Overlay Boost" are not "Number" cards because they do not have 「Ｎｏ． (ナンバーズ) 」 in their Japanese names.

So far, 79 original "Numbers" have been revealed by name. 18 Chaos versions (Number C), 2 Shining versions (Number S), 1 Rank-Down version, and 1 Rank-Up version of the original 100 Numbers have been revealed. 5 Barian Numbers have also been revealed.

As confirmed by Satoshi Kuwabara, all "Numbers'" are not chosen randomly but are decided "carefully with attention to details, so that fans can enjoy it in various places", which often results in puns and second meanings for each "Number".

Anime

During Astral's battle with Don Thousand, fragments of Astral's power were scattered across Earth and designated the location of the Numeron Code. They took the form of 50 "Numbers", among them the seven Mythyrian "Numbers" and the four "Gate of Numeron" monsters.

Blank Numbers encircling Yuma within a sphere after being released.

When Yuma Tsukumo unlocked the door with his Emperor's Key, he opened a portal between the Astral World and his own, which allowed Astral to come into his world. Yuma found himself trapped within a sphere of blank cards, which shortly flew away. Astral's remaining power and memories were scattered into fifty more "Number" cards. In order to regain his lost memories, Astral cooperates with Yuma. When Astral collects all of the cards, something else will happen besides his memory recovery. Astral thinks it will cause something troublesome, while Dr. Faker claims Astral will obtain a great power and use it for taking revenge on him. It is later revealed that Astral will obtain the Numeron Code, which he was to use to annhilate the Barian World in order to Rank-Up the Astral World, but Yuma changed this mission. However, the Barian World's leaders: the Seven Barian Emperors, are also trying to collect the "Numbers." If they collect all of them, then they will get the Numeron Code and use it to destroy Astral World.

The different number symbols.

Usually, "Numbers" are blank cards that take the form of what whoever finds them desires the most, design themselves to fit their original owner's Decks, and keep that form forever. Some Duelists may have more than one "Number" card that fit their Deck. Their card text is written in a strange alien language that only those who wield them can understand (in the dub, all "Numbers" appear normally like other cards seen with the exception of episode 2, in which "Number 39: Utopia" is blurred). When they are Summoned, their respective numbers are printed on their users, appearing in such places as the forehead, neck, left and right hands (in Cameron Clix's case, it appeared under his right eye and in Number 56's holder's case, it appeared in his left shoulder). When Summoned, "Numbers" take on what appears to be a sealed form, and when the "Number" starts to transform into their artwork, the "Number" then appears. Also, they use a galaxy-like "Overlay Network" portal in contrast to regular Xyz Monsters, who use a red spiral portal.

Astral stated that there are 99 "Numbers", but according to Kite Tenjo, there are 100 "Numbers". As Astral already had 1 of the "Numbers", "Utopia", it is possible Astral was referring to the other 99 "Numbers". However, Dr. Faker believes that, aside from 99 "Numbers" which are Astral's pieces of memory, Astral himself is "the Original Number" (ナンバーズのオリジナル, Nanbāzu no Orijinaru). Later Astral corrected himself, stating there are one hundred "Numbers".

Astral absorbing memories from the cards.

When a "Number" is defeated, they are absorbed into Astral, and can be used by any Duelist whom Astral is currently with. Each "Number" contains a piece of Astral's memory, which he recovers each time he absorbs one. After Astral absorbs a "Number", they are stored in a Different Dimension Airship within the Emperor's Key. Each has its own pillar within the structure, engraved with its number.

Numbers have been shown to be very dangerous, as they are able to easily amplify the darkness and desires of their user, whether these cause good or bad. And easily possess their holder by their power, with the exception of Yuma due to the Emperor's Key, Kite Tenjo's Photon Transformation, and the Vetrix Family's crests. Individuals can overcome the Number's possession as demonstrated by Shark with his Number 32: Shark Drake. However, the power of Photon Transformation and the crests seem to be limited, and has fatal consequences and being used to wield a "Number" card will drastically exhaust their user.

As Number holders have a high level of a certain emotion, Chaos Numbers start to appear. For example, Astral and Yuma obtained "Utopia Ray" after Astral was happy to know Yuma considered him a friend. Reginald Kastle also obtained "Shark Drake Veiss" after his desire for revenge, brought on by "Shark Drake", overpowered him.

Seven "Numbers" surrounding the Numeron Code.

In the Barian Invasion arc, "Numbers 10X" are introduced as the signature cards of the Seven Barian Emperors. Astral cannot absorb them, as they are not part of his memories. They were later revealed to be created by Don Thousand as a means to release himself from his prison and restore his power.

Later on, the "Mythyrian Numbers" were introduced by Vector and Don Thousand that are located in ruins across the world, protected by guardians. Each of these "Numbers" corresponds to a legend inscribed on the walls of the ruins, telling the story of the person who occupied that location in a previous era, before they became ruins due to the ravages of time. Rather than take their form based on their holders Deck, they take a form relative to the legend that is described.

"Numbers" can be Ranked-Up as seen when Yuma/Astral used Rank-Up-Magic Astral Force to summon Number 39: Utopia Beyond"Numbers" can also be Ranked-Down, as seen when Yuma performs Rank-Down with "Rank-Down-Magic Numeron Fall" to summon "Number 39: Utopia Roots".

What sets "Numbers" apart in terms of card effects from other Xyz Monsters in the anime is that they can only be destroyed by battle by another "Number"., though this is a card effect and thus can be negated. In the TCG/OCG, "Number Wall" provides this protection instead.

"Numbers" are the result of great power being sealed into a card, demonstrated by Yuma's "Number F0: Future King Hope," which was created through Yuma's power to believe in others. As a result, "Numbers" possess powers far beyond that of other Xyz Monsters.

Manga

Yuma releasing the Numbers.

In the Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL manga, Numbers are held under the diabolical door along with Astral. As Yuma finally opens the door during his Duel with Shark, a huge light appears and numerous blank cards flow out of the door in every direction. Astral stated that "Numbers" are fragments of his memories, and that he shall collect all "Numbers" in order to retrieve his memories. Also, he says "Numbers" battle to absorb each other so, if he and Yuma lose, he will disappear. When Astral obtained a memory piece from "Number 17", he said his memory is divided into 100 "Number" cards. This amount of number is later confirmed by both Kite Tenjo and Mr. Heartland.

Various Numbers along with Luna.

Numbers are shown to be blank cards that when it makes contact with human, it takes form of what whoever finds them first and desires the most, making themselves to fit their original owner's Decks, and keep that form forever. They have a "special" abilities that are unique, such as "Numbers" can only be destroyed by other "Numbers". However, the effect stating that "Numbers" can only be destroyed by another "Number" is a monster effect, and therefore, can be negated. However, Kyoji Yagumo as shown an unique ability of manipulation with the "Numbers": a "Number" molds itself after its owner's desires; however, Kyoji himself claims not to have "desire" sort of things, which allows him to mold his "Numbers" freely as he wants, according to his current needs.

Yuma believes the power of the "Numbers" is not evil and that if a good person had them, it would be okay. According to Luna, "Numbers" are mirrors that reflect the hearts of the people. For example, when Shark had "Number 17: Leviathan Dragon", his heart was full of darkness, so he was dominated, but Yuma and Astral freed him from that darkness, which made him able to possess a "Number" without falling under its power. Luna believes that the very fact that "Numbers" can be good or evil means they should not exist, as people will fight over them regardless.

It seems that just like how a "Number" takes form after their holder, their power do so as well. The variety of powers a "Number" can possess is made clear in the manga; while "Number 63: Shamoji Soldier" helped its unsuccessful holder on his restaurant, "Number 13: Embodiment of Crime" and "Number 31: Embodiment of Punishment" are dangerous "Numbers" who inflict real damage to people and can even put their lives in danger.

It was also shown that "Numbers" can evolve into Shining Numbers, as seen when Yuma evolved "Number 39: Utopia" into "Number S39: Utopia Prime".

Members

Original

Each of these cards are stated to contain parts of Astral's memories. After Nash's defeat and the conclusion of the war with the Barian World, Astral came into possession of all one-hundred "Numbers".

So far, 11 "Numbers" that haven't been seen in the anime or manga were released as cards in the TCG/OCG.

#	Monster	Sealed Form	Owner(s)		Number Location
			Anime	Manga
	Gate of Numeron - Ekam	None	Don Thousand Nash Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Neck
	Gate of Numeron - Dve	None	Don Thousand Nash Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Left side of face
	Gate of Numeron - Trini	None	Don Thousand Nash Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Right side of face
	Gate of Numeron - Catvari	None	Don Thousand Nash Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Centre of face
05	Des Chimera Dragon	Unknown	Vector Don Thousand Nash Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Unknown
06	Chronomaly Atlandis		Vetrix Dr. Faker Trey Mizar Don Thousand Nash Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Chest ring
	Lucky Straight		Museum Charlie McCay May Dr. Faker Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Head of cane
08	Heraldic King Genom-Heritage		Vetrix Dr. Faker Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Above left eye on mask
	Dyson Sphere		Kite Tenjo Vetrix Dr. Faker Quinton Mizar Don Thousand Nash Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Two panels in the center sphere
	Illumiknight		Kite Tenjo Vetrix Dr. Faker Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Kaito Tenjo	Right shoulder plate
	Big Eye	None	Fortuno Charlie McCay Dr. Faker Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Front of outer ring
	Crimson Shadow Armor Ninja		Kaze Dr. Faker Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Left side of chest
	Embodiment of Crime	Unknown	Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Shadow Kaito Tenjo Yuma Tsukumo/Astral	Left shoulder plate
	Greedy Sarameya	Unknown	Yuma Tsukumo Astral	E'Rah Kyoji Yagumo	Right hind leg
	Gimmick Puppet Giant Grinder		Vetrix Dr. Faker Quattro Nash Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Headband
	Shock Master		# holder Fortuno Dr. Faker Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Right side of waist
	Leviathan Dragon		Reginald Kastle/Nash Dr. Faker Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Ryoga Kamishiro Yuma Tsukumo/Astral	Right horn
	Heraldic Progenitor Plain-Coat	Unknown	Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Outer blade ring
19	Freezadon		Chills Dr. Faker Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Right side of chest
	Giga-Brilliant		Kite Tenjo Vetrix Dr. Faker Yuma Tsukumo Astral	# holder Kaito Tenjo	Right wing
	Frozen Lady Justice	Unknown	Yuma Tsukumo Astral	E'Rah Kyoji Yagumo	Left leg
22	Zombiestein	Unknown	Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Cologne Yuma Tsukumo/Astral	Left side of shawl
	Lancelot, Ghost Knight of the Underworld	Unknown	Yuma Tsukumo Astral	E'Rah Kyoji Yagumo	Right side of abdomen.
25	Force Focus		Cameron Clix Dr. Faker Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Underneath lens
	Titanic Moth	Unknown	Yuma Tsukumo Astral	E'Rah Kyoji Yagumo Haruto Tenjo Unknown	Left side of abdomen
30	Acid Golem of Destruction		Kite Tenjo Vetrix Dr. Faker Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Right leg
	Embodiment of Punishment	Unknown	Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Shadow Ryoga Kamishiro Yuma Tsukumo/Astral	Right shoulder plate
	Shark Drake		Quattro Trey Dr. Faker Nash Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Left side of chest
	Chronomaly Machu Mech	None	Dr. Faker Trey Mizar Don Thousand Nash Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Bottom pillar
	Terror-Byte		Mr. Kay Dr. Faker Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Right shoulder plate
	Ravenous Tarantula	Unknown	Yuma Tsukumo Astral	E'Rah Kyoji Yagumo	Left side of abdomen
	Chronomaly Fork Hyuk	Unknown	Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Face of outer sphere
37	Spider Shark	Unknown	Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Ryoga Kamishiro	Right claw
39	Utopia		Bronk Stone Dr. Faker Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Yuma Tsukumo/Astral	Left shoulder plate
	Gimmick Puppet of Strings		Vetrix Dr. Faker Quattro Nash Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Top of wing
	Galaxy Tomahawk	Unknown	Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Eviluder Yuma Tsukumo/Astral	Top of left wing
	Manipulator of Souls		Vector Don Thousand Nash Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Right side of waist
	Sky Pegasus		Mach Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Right shoulder plate
	Dragluon		Jinlon Kite Tenjo Mizar Don Thousand Nash Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Right wing
	Nightmare Shark	Unknown	Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Luna Ryoga Kamishiro	Beneath dorsal fin
	Shadow Lich	Unknown	Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Shadow Yuma Tsukumo/Astral	Blade of scythe
49	Fortune Tune	Unknown	Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Top of branch
50	Blackship of Corn	Unknown	Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Captain Corn Yuma Tsukumo/Astral	Left side of sail
	Diamond Crab King	Unknown	Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Mr. Heartland Kyoji Yagumo	Left claw
52	Heart-eartH	None	Dr. Faker Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Above right eye
	Lion Heart		# holder Alito Nistro Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Left side of chest
	Gogogo Goliath	Unknown	Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Stomach
	Gold Rat	None	# holder Kite Tenjo Vetrix Dr. Faker Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Round plate above head
57	Tri-Head Dust Dragon	Unknown	Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Center of main body
	Burner Visor	None	Girag Vector Don Thousand Nash Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Outer shell
61	Volcasaurus		Scorch Dr. Faker Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Left chest spike
	Galaxy-Eyes Prime Photon Dragon		Kite Tenjo Mizar Don Thousand Nash Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Top of left shoulder
	Shamoji Soldier	Unknown	Yuma Tsukumo Astral	# holder Ryoga Kamishiro	Left side of forehead
	Ronin Raccoon Sandayu		Ponta Alito Girag Vector Don Thousand Nash Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Frontpiece of helmet
	Djinn Buster		Battle Ox Number 96: Dark Mist Vector Don Thousand Nash Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Right side of chest
	Master Key Beetle		Vector Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Right side of upper horn
	Heraldry Crest	None	Vetrix Dr. Faker Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Left horn
	Deadly Sin	Unknown	Yuma Tsukumo Astral	E'Rah Kyoji Yagumo Ryoga Kamishiro Unknown	Left side of abdomen
	Shogi Rook	Unknown	Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Hishakaku Kaito Tenjo	Left side of chest
	Abyss Splash		Abyss Rio Kastle/Marin Nash Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Right thigh plate
	Master of Blades	Unknown	Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Left side of turban
	The Seven Sins	Unknown	Yuma Tsukumo Astral	E'Rah Kyoji Yagumo Unknown	First left leg
	Battlin' Boxer Nova Caesar	Unknown	Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Left side of abdomen
	Rhapsody in Berserk		Alito Girag Vector Don Thousand Nash Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Right lapel (collar)
	Superdreadnought Rail Cannon Superior Dora	None	Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Left panel
	Heartlandraco	Unknown	Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Mr. Heartland Kyoji Yagumo	Left side of stomach
	Galaxy Queen		Nelson Andrews Dr. Faker Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Chest
	Pain Gainer	Unknown	Yuma Tsukumo Astral	E'Rah Kyoji Yagumo	Right side of abdomen
85	Crazy Box	Unknown	Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Lower right hand corner of one face
	Heroic Champion - Rhongomiant	Unknown	Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Left leg
87	Queen of the Night	Unknown	Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Left side of abdomen
	Gimmick Puppet of Leo	None	Vetrix Dr. Faker Quattro Nash Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Right shoulder plate
91	Thunder Spark Dragon	Unknown	Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Thunder Spark Yuma Tsukumo/Astral	Left side of head
	Heart-eartH Dragon	None	Dr. Faker Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Right side of abdomen
	Crystalzero		Nash Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Left side of dress
	Galaxy Eyes Dark Matter Dragon	None	Yuma Tsukumo Astral	E'Rah Kyoji Yagumo Kaito Tenjo Yuma Tsukumo/Astral	Chest
	Dark Mist		# holder Dr. Faker Parker Number 96: Dark Mist Vector Don Thousand Nash Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Center of head (false form) right side of head (true form) nowhere (puppet form)
	Utopic Dragon	None	Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Right leg
	Numeron Dragon	Unknown	Kite Tenjo Mizar Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Unknown	Left shoulder

Mythyrian Numbers

Main article: Mythyrian Numbers

Mythyrian Numbers are a group of special "Number" cards that are located in Number ruins. They are still part of the original 100 Numbers of the "Emperor's Key".

Number 10X (Over-Hundred Number)

Main article: Number 10X

Over-Hundred Numbers are signature "Number" cards of the Seven Barian Emperors, whose numbering go over the limit of 100. They were created by Don Thousand to suppress the Emperors' memories of their past lives as humans.

Number C (Chaos Number)

Main article: Number C

"Number C" (read as Chaos Number) are upgraded versions of the base "Number", which are Summoned by overlaying their base counterpart through Chaos Xyz Evolution, "Rank-Up-Magic" cards, "Chaos Field", and "Don Thousand's Throne".

Number C10X (Chaos Over-Hundred Number)

Main article: Number C10X

Chaos Over-Hundred Numbers are upgraded versions of the base "Over-Hundred Number", which are Summoned by overlaying their base counterpart with "Rank-Up-Magic Barian's Force" and "Rank-Up-Magic - The Seventh One".

Number S (Shining Number)

Main article: Number S

"Number S" (read as Shining Number) are upgraded versions of the base "Number", which are Summoned by overlaying their base counterpart through Shining Xyz Evolution. This kind of evolution only exists in the manga, and can be considered the manga's counterpart of Chaos Xyz Evolution.

Rank-Down Numbers

These are Number Monsters that are downgraded versions of regular Number Monsters. So far they do not have a prefix as seen in other Number evolutions ("C" and "S"). They are Summoned via Rank-Down-Magic Spell cards.

Symbol	Monster	Sealed form	Owner(s)	Original Number	Number location	First method of summon
	Utopia Roots		Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Utopia	Left shoulder plate	Rank-Down-Magic Numeron Fall

Rank-Up Numbers

These are Number Monsters that are upgraded versions of regular Number Monsters. Unlike other upgraded forms, the Numbers don't have a prefix ("C" and "S"). They are summoned using the effect of Rank-Up-Magic Astral Force.

Symbol	Monster	Sealed form	Owner(s)	Original Number	Number location	First method of summon
	Utopia Beyond	None	Yuma Tsukumo Astral	Utopia	Left shoulder plate	Rank-Up-Magic Astral Force

Barian Numbers

Main article: Barian Number

These Numbers are the creation of Don Thousand and a different series aside from the originals, some of which were contained in the Fusionizers.

Number F (Future Number)

This "Number" is born from Yuma's own power, and belief in the future, during his final duel with Astral.

Symbol	Monster	Sealed form	Owner(s)	Number location
	Future King Hope	Unknown	Yuma Tsukumo	Center of chest