Number 104: Masquerade

Number 104: Masquerade was released in 2013 as part of the Judgment of the Light booster set, which served as the eighth core booster of the Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL era. The card was designed to support the Xyz Summoning mechanic, a central feature of the ZEXAL series, and was categorized as a Number monster, tying it into the show's lore where these cards represent fragments of an extraterrestrial entity's memory. The art direction emphasizes the theatrical, villainous persona of the character Vector, who utilized the card in the animated series to reflect his manipulative and chaotic nature.

The card was illustrated with a focus on high-fantasy, baroque aesthetics, mirroring the 'Masquerade' theme through its ornate, mask-like design and dramatic posing. Upon its release, it was received as a solid addition to Rank 4 Xyz-focused decks due to its ability to negate monster effects during the Battle Phase. While it did not dominate the competitive meta, it remained a distinct piece of the ZEXAL-era card pool, appreciated by collectors for its thematic ties to the series' antagonists and its unique foil finish consistent with the Rare rarity tier.