Number 40: Gimmick Puppet of Strings

Number 40: Gimmick Puppet of Strings was introduced to the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game in 2013 as part of the Collectible Tins Wave 1. The card originates from the ZEXAL era of the franchise, specifically designed to support the Gimmick Puppet archetype used by the character Quattro in the animated series. Its design reflects the series' darker, gothic aesthetic, featuring a marionette-themed mechanical monstrosity that aligns with the deck's focus on high-level Xyz Summoning and graveyard manipulation.

The card was illustrated to capture a sense of ominous control, depicting the puppet with strings that imply its ability to manipulate opponents. As a Rank 8 Xyz monster, it was well-received by players for its board-clearing effect, which distributes String Counters to destroy monsters and inflict burn damage. The Super Rare printing in the 2013 Tin provided a more accessible way for collectors and duelists to acquire the card, which had previously debuted as a Secret Rare in the Abyss Rising expansion.