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Expert: Patrick Date: 7/6/2008 Subject: Priority Upon Summoning, etc
Question 1. I've seen and read about calling Priority when a monster is summoned, in response to something like Torrential or Bottomless. However, I'd like to know if it applies to any/all kinds of monster effects, or only specific types (like ignition for example). The matter in question: my opponent summons Darklord Zerato, I chain Bottomless, he calls priority. Is he able to do this, and will it allow him to use its effect before it is removed from play?
2. Does Spirit Barrier work if, say, a monster such as Ryu Kokki is in face up attack position and attacked by a stronger monster, such as Judgment Dragon? My opponent has Spirit Barrier active, will he take any battle damage? Does Spirit Barrier's effect begin after or during the damage step? Can you clarify all the steps involved in damage calculation, as well as the exact moment when the monster is destroyed? Would Spirit Barrier work if the monster (only one on his side of the field) is destroyed by battle?
3. Is Appropriate able to chain to cards like Hand Destruction/Card Destruction when activated by its controller?
Thank you for all of your help!
Answer 1. Priority only applies to Ignition Effects.
Your opponent must call priority before you activate Bottomless Trap Hole. After his effect resolves, then your Bottomless resolves and Darklord Zerato is destroyed.
2. Here's how it will work: Spirit Barrier is active. Judgment Dragon attacks Ryu Kokki. Damage calculation is applied, but no Battle Damage is inflicted. Ryu Kokki is destroyed and doesn't take the 600.
3. Appropriate is a Continuous Trap Card, which means it must stay on the field to maintain effect. You can't chain to those cards and have its effect activate immediately.
