Card Trivia:Fire King High Avatar Garunix

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  • This card's name is a portmanteau of "Garuda" and "Phoenix", two creatures from Hindu and Greek mythology, respectively.
    • This card's effect to Special Summon itself after being destroyed by card effects is a reference to the ability of the phoenix to rise from the ashes after death.
    • This monster's appearance bears a strong resemblance to the Phoenix from Greek mythology and the Firebird from Slavic mythology.
    • This monster's feathers are based on the Fenghuang, the Chinese version of the Phoenix.
    • This monster has a bird-like body, while the Garuda, the Hindu and Buddhist version of the Phoenix, is often depicted with a birdman-like body.
    • This monster has teeth in its beak, just like Balinese Garuda.