AboutPatrick Expertise I can answer any questions about RULINGS only with the Yu-Gi-Oh English TCG. I get my information from the official source, so if you tell me something that contradicts the official rules, I will give you the exact ruling(or similar situation) with explanation. My advice to you is get the rulings on every single card in YOUR DECK before starting to duel!
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NOTE: This should not happen, but I'll post it here anyway: Due to limited connectivity to the internet/personal problems, I am terribly sorry if it takes me more than 24 hours to answer your question. If you send "non-ruling"-related questions, do not expect a reply.
Experience I know the rulings.. and I only get them from the official source. Even then, some people will do anything to win(even if it goes against the rules), such as arguing who's right and wrong.
Education/Credentials Graduated from high school and college.
Question 1) I was wondering if you could help me understand a little something about optional and mandatory trigger effects. If I tribute summon Mobius, and someone else activates trap hole, does that mean my monster is destroyed before I have a chance to get rid of 1-2 of his spell/trap cards? And with Zaborg, would I get to use his effect if someone activates a trap hole / bottomless / torrential / solemn?
2) May I only activate normal trap cards as part of a chain? Or can I activate them randomly during any turn of mine or my opponents? What about cards like Solemn Wishes?
3) If I were to activate Dust Tornado during my opponent's turn and set down a trap, could I then use that trap I laid down the very same turn of his?
4) Can I activate MST from my hand?
5) Is this a legal play? I summon a monster. The other guy plays trap hole. I play MST. MST and trap hole are gone, my summoned monster remains. What if MST was in my hand rather than on the field?
Thanks so much.
Answer 1. The Monarch still resolves as normal.
2. As long as the Trap can be legally activated, you can choose to do so at your own discretion.
3. No.
4. Only during your own turn. You can activate it on any phase.
5. No, MST does not negate effects. Trap Hole still resolves and your monster is destroyed.
