Number 22: Zombiestein

Number 22: Zombiestein was introduced to the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game in 2017 as part of the Raging Tempest: Special Edition release. Designed as a Rank 8 Xyz monster, the card draws heavy thematic inspiration from Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, featuring a monstrous, stitched-together aesthetic that reflects the dark, gothic imagery prevalent in many early-to-mid 2010s Yu-Gi-Oh! card designs. It was created to provide players with a high-attack utility monster capable of negating card effects at the cost of discarding cards from the hand.

The card was illustrated with a focus on imposing, mechanical, and undead features, characteristic of the work by the Konami design team responsible for the XYZ monster catalog. Within the competitive landscape, it was received as a niche but effective tool for decks capable of consistently summoning level 8 monsters, particularly those that could capitalize on its ability to negate effects during the opponent's turn. Its inclusion in the Raging Tempest Special Edition helped solidify its accessibility for collectors and players who favored the aesthetic of the zombie-type monster archetype.