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About Patrick
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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!

A good site to look for rulings would be(now includes The Duelist Genesis!):

UpperDeck's Official Rulings

Gemini Monster FAQ

Forbidden/Limited List (LAST UPDATED: September 1, 2008)

I CANNOT do deck fixes, as I pay attention to the rules more so that everyone plays it right. If you ask me for deck fixes, I will immediately sent it to the Question Pool(No, this is not rejecting your question).

UPDATE: Upped to 7 questions per day. Be clear and use punctuation. Nothing related to deck fixes/checks/ratings or card prices/trades/whereabouts.

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.

   

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SubjectDate Asked

Rulings on effects and magic cards.10/3/2008
  Q: Ok, so I was duling today, and here's the situation, I summon a stardust, then on my opponent's ...
  A: 1. It's possible for him to Monster Reborn it, and you won't get it back unless it was in the ...
cyber valley & other stuff9/29/2008
  Q: 1) If Cyber Valley activates the effect where it removes itself and a face up monster from play to ...
  A: 1a. Yes, but Cyber Valley will still resolve. 1b. Yes, and Cyber Valley's effect will disappear. ...
Gemini Monsters8/31/2008
  Q: Q1. When you normal summon a Gemini monster, such as Ancient Gear Knight, and it is the only monster ...
  A: I think you are misunderstanding the use of Gemini Monsters. We both know that you can only Normal ...
Summons8/30/2008
  Q: this is bugging me for a while. The description in cards such as "This card cannot be Normal ...
  A: "This card cannot be Special Summoned except..." Which means it can only be special summoned via ...
unstable evolution8/26/2008
  Q: if i equip my injection fairy lily with unstable evolution and i activate lily's effect during the ...
  A: Remember that Injection Fairy Lily's effect is optional. In case you do decide to pay up... Let's ...
Card Rulings8/23/2008
  Q: I have a question about chaining, Sakuretsu Armor destroys an opponents attacking monster, so after ...
  A: This is because Sakuretsu Armor does not modify ATK/DEF, so it can't be activated during the Damage ...
Dimensional Prison8/22/2008
  Q: Does "Dimensional Prison" negate the monsters attack before it is removed from play or is it removed ...
  A: Yes, Zaborg and Man-Eater Bug will have to destroy themselves if they are the only monsters on the ...
Card Rulings Questions8/22/2008
  Q: Haha I have more for you. Is it possible to activate waboku as a chain to the opponent's draw? Or ...
  A: You can activate Waboku anytime after it's been Set for at least one turn. If you have two ...
ruling please8/21/2008
  Q: "if my opponent does something like summon mobius the frost monarch and selects 2 of my spell or ...
  A: I'll only answer your ruling questions.. Yes, you can activate one of the selected cards that ...
jinzo returner and future fusion8/18/2008
  Q: Player A: he Activates Future Fusion for Chimeratech Overdragon, He pulls 3 Jinzo Returners, 3 Jinzo ...
  A: RULING: "If you send "Jinzo" and "Jinzo - Returner" to the Graveyard at the same time, with "Future ...
Submarineroid8/15/2008
  Q: it says it can attack directly. if i were equip axe of despair to him then choose to attack directly ...
  A: Because the damage dealt becomes the original ATK. You must understand that the original ATK is 800, ...
King Dragun and traps8/10/2008
  Q: So basically king dragun is immune to any spell traps and effects and so are my other dragons right? ...
  A: You could do that to King Dragun, but Mirror Force and Torrential will likely stop it since they ...
Discarding8/10/2008
  Q: Hey, I just had a quick question. I want to use montage dragon in combination with super ...
  A: Sending and discarding are two different things. If you send a Dark World monster to the graveyard, ...
Rulings, etc8/7/2008
  Q: 1. Can 2 Veils of Darkness be used in conjunction with one another during the same draw phase? For ...
  A: 1. Heart of the Underdog has a similar effect, so I guess this also applies to Veil of Darkness: ...
4 rulings7/20/2008
  Q: 1) Can monster recovery be used to get a monster from your graveyard and put into your deck? My ...
  A: 1. No, you can pick from your graveyard. 2. Which is illegal since Spear Cretin is face down when ...
rulings7/19/2008
  Q: hey patrick! ok, so this may seem like a super stupid and weird queston, but say i have 3 dark mon ...
  A: You can only special summon Dark Armed Dragon from your hand. And no, it's not an infinite loop ...
Nightmare wheel7/19/2008
  Q: I had a question about Nightmare wheel. I was playing a game today, and I had guardian sphinx on ...
  A: Yes, you can flip Guardian Sphinx face-down using its own effect. However, Nightmare Wheel stays ...
card effects and priority7/18/2008
  Q: 1. is Gladiator Beast fusion. my freind had a GB on field and he normal summomed a Gladiator ...
  A: 1. He can't call priority since Bestiari is a Trigger Effect. 2. No, it can still destroy 2 cards ...
Heart of the Underdog7/18/2008
  Q: Hey there again. I asked you a similar question a little while ago and I need some more ...
  A: Upstart Goblin won't work actually since it's Spell Speed 1. You can only use Quick-Play Spells, ...
Six Sam are a bunch of cheap faggots7/18/2008
  Q: 1. Sup? 2. Can Grandmaster return himself to the owners hand when he's destroyed by a card effect? ...
  A: 1. They could be cheap... but everything comes with a catch. 2. Yes. 3. Correct. 4. No, it can ...
Destiny Hero Card Rulings7/15/2008
  Q: Hey Patrick, I just had a few questions regarding D-Hero card rulings, and I was hoping that you ...
  A: 1. Keep in mind that Destiny Mirage can only be activated when the condition is met, so no, you ...
Tyrant Dragon7/15/2008
  Q: I have a question about Tyrant Dragon's ability. Say if i had Tyrant Dragon on the field and my ...
  A: Actually, Tyrant Dragon does have to change to Defense since it's a Dragon and is still affected by ...
Destiny Hero Card Rulings7/14/2008
  Q: Hey Patrick, I just had a few questions regarding D-Hero card rulings, and I was hoping that you ...
  A: 1. As soon as the Destiny Heroes are destroyed and sent to the graveyard. Destiny Mirage only lasts ...
Jinzo, Skill Drain, Dhero Plasma?7/11/2008
  Q: I know that between Jinzo and Skill Drain its a matter of which is on the field first, but I have a ...
  A: Well, you forgot something... If your Jinzo is placed first on the field, then I assume Skill Drain ...
d-hero diamond dude's effect???7/7/2008
  Q: i want to ask if we use diamond dude's effect and we get cards like monster gate or a feather of ...
  A: Diamond Dude's effect may only be activated once. RULING: "Since you are only activating the Normal ...
injection fairy lily problem7/7/2008
  Q: if I activate injection fairy lily effect (effect: this card effect can be activated only during the ...
  A: Injection Fairy Lily can be activated as long as she is attacking or another monster is attacking ...
Priority Upon Summoning, etc7/6/2008
  Q: 1. I've seen and read about calling Priority when a monster is summoned, in response to something ...
  A: 1. Priority only applies to Ignition Effects. Your opponent must call priority before you activate ...
Caius7/4/2008
  Q: If my opponent uses a Sangan as a tribute summon for Caius the Dark Monarch and I activate ...
  A: Okay, for the first part of your question, yes, Torrential Tribute resolves first. Since the target ...
Ruling7/4/2008
  Q: For the card: barrel behind the door, am i allowed to play destruction of destiny and make my ...
  A: Yes, you can use Barrel Behind the Door with Destruction of Destiny to switch the damage to your ...
Dark world6/30/2008
  Q: does hand destruction work with dark worlds? Also does card of safe return work when golld or ...
  A: Hand Destruction does not work with Dark World monsters for the fact that it sends cards to the ...
destruction jammer6/29/2008
  Q: the ruling says that i can't chain "destruction jammer" to the ignition-like effect of "royal ...
  A: You can't chain to Royal Oppression since it's a Continuous Trap Card. Here's a ruling on Royal ...
ruling6/29/2008
  Q: For Ancient Cities 3rd effect i thought u could only send CBs from ur field. In another reply i saw ...
  A: Either way, it's too damn vague. Even the entire set of rules from Netrep and the official site ...
ruling6/28/2008
  Q: For Ancient Cities 3rd effect i thought u could only send CBs from ur field. In another reply i saw ...
  A: I think the card's effect should be proof enough: "This card gets these effects, based on the ...
Cyber Shadow Gardna6/26/2008
  Q: So I was at my local card shop and I traded some kid for a Cyber Shadow Gardna because it sounded ...
  A: 1. Cyber Shadow Gardna is not a token. It's merely a Trap Card that is also treated as a Monster ...
Vanquishing Light / Solemn6/26/2008
  Q: I know that Solemn can negate spells, so that if an opponent played a Book of Life, it would stop ...
  A: No, you can't do that. This is because Book of Life is already resolving. Here's another example: ...
Cbeast Q's6/25/2008
  Q: 1. EG: If I use crystal abundance and my opponent has a volcanic rocket face up and 3 volcanic ...
  A: 1. Crystal Abundance still destroys the Trap Card, despite that they already resolved. 2. You can ...
Anteatereatingant ruling6/22/2008
  Q: Lets say you activate Embodyment of Apophis or any other trap monster, then Creature Swap it to your ...
  A: No, you can't do that. Technically, it's under their control. Here's something you should take note ...
Bottomless Trap Hole6/19/2008
  Q: I realize this card has probably been hashed over a million times, but it is still needs a bit of ...
  A: Bottomless Trap Hole will only destroy and remove the monster that came out through Monster Reborn. ...
i need rulings for some cards6/18/2008
  Q: 1. ok if i man eater a face down man eater does it also activate its effect. 2. can special summon ...
  A: 1. No. 2. Yes, unless it specifies. 3. Yes, you can use Soul Exchange on face down monsters. The ...
A few questions6/16/2008
  Q: I have a few random questions: 1) If one of the monsters I use to tribute Light and Darkness Dragon ...
  A: 1. The Dragon negates it. 2. Gemini's are not treated as Normal Monsters in the deck, so no. 3. ...
A few Questions6/15/2008
  Q: ok, so I was dueling my friend so then I have these questions. I have a crystal beast/monarch deck. ...
  A: Raiza won't send Fusions back to the deck. It goes back to the Fusion Deck actually. That means you ...
Six Samurai6/13/2008
  Q: If two Six Samurais are on the field and my opponet uses a Lightining Vortex since Six Samurias ...
  A: Yes, you can, and here's a ruling: RULING: "You cannot destroy a "Six Samurai" monster to save more ...
Dust Tornado6/11/2008
  Q: I am questioning the second use of Dust Tornado. Can you please explain the usage and purpose of ...
  A: Normally, you can only Set Spells/Traps during your own turn, but Dust Tornado's second effect ...
Lightsworn6/9/2008
  Q: I run a standard lightsworn with an added outstanding dog marron to prevent decking out. i want to ...
  A: If you don't have enough cards to send, the Lightsworn effects won't activate. Also, Outstanding Dog ...
By Order Of The Emperor6/4/2008
  Q: Could you give me some scenarios where you could use the card above to negate effects?
  A: If I am reading the card correctly, you can use it to negate pretty much any Monster that has this ...
some (2) questions6/3/2008
  Q: hey! i have a few question... what card's'effect would Angel 07 's effect stop from activating? can ...
  A: Monarchs are considered Triggers. Multi-Trigger Effects: Injection Fairy Lily, Horus LV8, Strike ...
some (2) questions6/2/2008
  Q: hey! i have a few question... what card's'effect would Angel 07 's effect stop from activating? can ...
  A: Angel O7 will prevent Monster Effects from activating, such as Trigger, Multi-Trigger, Flip, and ...
Ruling Questions5/29/2008
  Q: I have a few questions that I just can't seem to find... even within the rulebook. (At least ...
  A: 1. No. There are certain cards that target specific Monster Card Zones, so the monsters must stay in ...
Rulings5/29/2008
  Q: Tualatin 2800/2500 Effect: If you controlled 2 or more monsters at the start of your opponent's ...
  A: Sorry, you spelled the name wrong in your previous post. That's what got me confused. Yes, you can ...
A lot of questions5/16/2008
  Q: I have a lot of questions for you, hopefully you are willing to answer them all. Here goes: 1. I ...
  A: 1. Yes, because Limiter Removal already resolved. 2. They're Effect. 3. No, since Staunch Defender ...
harpie5/13/2008
  Q: can i have more than 3 harpie's in my deck because it only says it's treated as a harpie lady and ...
  A: You can't have more than three Harpies that are treated as "Harpie Lady". RULING: "The name of ...
Chain energy/curse of darkness5/12/2008
  Q: If player A activates a spell while chain energy/curse of darkness is on the field, and player B ...
  A: They take damage from Chain Energy, but NOT from Curse of Darkness. RULING: ""Curse of Darkness" ...
Hand Destruction5/9/2008
  Q: If my opponent uses hand destruction when i only have one card in my hand do i discard it and draw 2 ...
  A: RULING: ""Hand Destruction" cannot be activated if either play has 1 or less cards in their hand ...
Emergency Provisions + Good Goblin Housekeeping5/8/2008
  Q: Hey, m8! I would like to know how those this combo actually work. If I would activate Good Goblin ...
  A: Emergency Provisions will resolve first, then Good Goblin Housekeeping (in the order they were ...
elemental hero prisma4/24/2008
  Q: hey thanks 4 ur help please answer my question? elemental hero prismas effect=once per turn you ...
  A: Well, after looking in the forums, I came up with this: "You cannot use Fusion Substitute monsters ...
removal question4/23/2008
  Q: hey Patrick i knoq that if Lesser Fiend or if Dark Magician of Chaos attack a crystal beast that the ...
  A: Sorry, my mistake. I just noticed this: RULING: "If "Macro Cosmos" or "Banisher of the Light" is ...
Card Crush Virus4/23/2008
  Q: I don't know how you could possibly interpret this wrong but my friend thinks that when you ...
  A: RULING: "You only check the cards on the field and in the hand when "Deck Devastation Virus/Crush ...
crush card virus rullings4/23/2008
  Q: I just wanted to ask about the card "CRUSH CARD VIRUS" does the effect to destroy monsters ...
  A: Check out Deck Devastation Virus. It's practically the same as Crush Card Virus, except some ...
March 1rst 2008 Advanced Format4/21/2008
  Q: I just read the new advanced format that is going to be effective on March 1, 2008 and here is what ...
  A: 1. That will tell players to be careful about putting their Disk Commanders in the graveyard. Back ...
black horn of heaven4/21/2008
  Q: 1/could you tell me why (black) horn of heaven cannot be used against premature and call of the ...
  A: 1. The same reason why Solemn Judgment can't be used against the monster that is being special ...
Ruling question4/21/2008
  Q: Can Call of the haunted revive tyrant dragon? Also can decoy dragons effect be used more then once?
  A: RULING: "You can activate "Call of the Haunted" to Special Summon "Tyrant Dragon". After it ...
some other ruling questions...4/20/2008
  Q: hey patrick, it's me, Marco, the guy last time. last time I asked you whether a monster is destroyed ...
  A: 1. It'll be destroyed. 2. When the monster is summoned, it switches to Defense but immediately ...
Necrovalley4/19/2008
  Q: It says that the effect of all magic trap, and monsters that involve graveyards are negated!! What ...
  A: No, you could activate those effects. It's just that Necrovalley will pretty much negate anything ...
Questions...4/19/2008
  Q: (1) Player A: set Physical Double, set Negate Attack, and set Seven Tools Of The Bandit. Player B: ...
  A: 1. No, since Physical Double does not copy the effects. 2. How was Soul Release activated when it ...
Necrovalley4/19/2008
  Q: It says that the effect of all magic trap, and monsters that involve graveyards are negated!! What ...
  A: Any effect that targets the graveyard will be negated. Monster Effects like Magician of Faith ...
Some ruling questions..4/17/2008
  Q: I got a few questions on rulings. 1.If we summon a Van'Dalgyon by the effect of Negate Attack, ...
  A: 1. That's an illegal scenario. Negate Attack does not negate a card/effect so therefore Van'Dalgyon ...
Monster Effect4/16/2008
  Q: I have a monster that says, "when this card is normal summoned successfully, not trap cards can be ...
  A: Are we talking about "Tactical Espionage Expert"? It means once he is normal summoned successfully ...
rules and effects4/8/2008
  Q: 1. Can you activate a quick spell card even the spell and trap field is full? 2. What do you mean ...
  A: 1. No, you need an available space. 2. This is what YGO players call "trample", or "guard crush". ...
Waboku4/3/2008
  Q: How exactly does Waboku work?
  A: I posted this (word for word) from my very first questions as an expert: WABOKU: "You take no ...
Ruling question anout Dark Eradicator Warlock/curse of darkness4/2/2008
  Q: 1.1.If skill drain and dark eradicator warlock are face-up on the field and stamping destruction is ...
  A: 1. Dark Eradicator Warlock's effect will activate but won't resolve due to an active Skill Drain. ...
Ladd (again)3/31/2008
  Q: Sorry to keep asking you questions about Ladd, but I've got another question about his effects. ...
  A: You're right. Kaiser Glider does have the same effect. But that still doesn't change the fact that ...
Card ruling questions...3/29/2008
  Q: LAVA GOLEM 8 Stars Fire Fiend 3000/2500 (1)It is the turn of Player B and they want to summon ...
  A: Lava Golem 1. Correct. Player A must have two or more monsters on the field for Player B to special ...
LaDD3/24/2008
  Q: I know you have probably got this question many a time but i do not know the answer, sorry for the ...
  A: LaDD will negate those cards. LaDD's effect will be negated by Vanity's Fiend. As for the ...
Card Rulings3/23/2008
  Q: I've come up with some more situations that I need help figuring out. 1. If a card like Kaiser ...
  A: 1. Destroyed is not the same as tributing. 2. Yeah, you can activate those cards. But I think you ...
Ritual Monsters3/22/2008
  Q: Although it's probably an obvious question, I can't seem to wrap my mind around it... Can ritual ...
  A: You can revive Ritual monsters from the graveyard as long as they have been special summoned ...
Graceful?3/5/2008
  Q: He Patrick. I'm not trying to debate but Why is Graceful charity banned? Your only frawing 3 ad ...
  A: Dark World decks seem to benefit much from it. Other than that, the other reason is that they want ...
Creature swap - crystal beasts3/3/2008
  Q: i was wondering if smeone activated creature swap on a crystal beast and then it was destroted who ...
  A: RULING(Crystal Beast): "If your opponent controls one of your "Crystal Beast" monsters and it is ...
Harpie3/1/2008
  Q: I am testing my new harpie deck and I have encountered a few problems with HARPIE'S HUNTING GROUND ...
  A: 1. You don't summon all five at once. For each one you summon, you activate Harpie's Hunting ...
A Counters, Captain Tenacious,and Cobalt Eagle3/1/2008
  Q: Hey Patrick!!! 1) I have been having trouble dealing with the A Counter effect. Does there have to ...
  A: 1. That monster can be any monster, and in order to lose the ATK/DEF, it must have A-Counters on it. ...
Covering Fire2/29/2008
  Q: How exactly does covering fire work? It says that it gains the attack of another monster "during ...
  A: Let me start over to avoid confusion. Okay, here's the scenario: Your opponent's monster, Cyber ...
Yugioh Forbidden/limited list2/27/2008
  Q: Why is the Forbidden/limited list going to change so much?? Like Breaker is going to be Forbidden, ...
  A: Honestly, the only way the Forbidden/Limited List will stop changing is if no new cards/boosters are ...
magician of black chaos , advanced ritual art2/13/2008
  Q: so i got a spare magician of black chaos but wasn't sure wether i can use advanced ritual art with ...
  A: Yes, you can summon Magician of Black Chaos with Advanced Ritual Art. I'm sure most Ritual Monsters ...
Pulling the Rug2/11/2008
  Q: I want to ask a couple questions about pulling the rug. Can I rug jinzo, or banisher or raidence?? ...
  A: You can't use Pulling the Rug on Jinzo nor Banisher of the Radiance, as they are both Continuous ...
IL Blud2/6/2008
  Q: What are the best ways to normal summon IL Blud and get it,s effect.
  A: Gemini Monsters work differently. There's only one way to Normal Summon and get its effect. There is ...
Light and Darkness Dragon2/5/2008
  Q: I recently purchased Light and Darkness Dragon, and am very confused about its effect. 1. It says ...
  A: LaDD can only stop Continuous Spells/Traps upon activation. LaDD cannot be used against monsters ...
Crystal Beasts2/4/2008
  Q: Hey Patrick, I'm just wondering about some Crystal Beast effects. They're a beautiful archetype, but ...
  A: Next time, if you're going to ask something this long, it's better to number the questions.. because ...
Ultimate Offering2/3/2008
  Q: If for example I would use this card's effect in my opponent's battle phase I have been told that a ...
  A: See here for "replay" information: ...
Six Samurai related cards2/3/2008
  Q: 1/ for the purpose of cards like cunning of the six samurai and also the effects of the six samurai ...
  A: 1. Yes. 2. Ask another expert for this information. I just do rulings. 3. Honestly, I laugh every ...
Exiled Force and Trap Hole1/31/2008
  Q: I was watching a duel and... *Player A summoned Exiled Force *Player B activates Trap Hole *Player ...
  A: Player A is correct. Exiled Force is an Ignition Effect, which has priority. This means Exiled ...
3 Q's1/30/2008
  Q: hey pat, well my friend and i have been going into a debate on which card is better, nobleman of ...
  A: First off, you can't force activation of a Counter Trap with Bait Doll. That's up to the opponent, ...
Yugioh question about card of safe return1/29/2008
  Q: Do I get to Draw a Card with card of safe return if I discard a dark world monster like Golld to ...
  A: Here's a ruling that can also be applied to Goldd: RULING: "If "Sillva, Warlord of Dark World" is ...
negating attacks and trap activations1/26/2008
  Q: Couple of questions, 1. If my opponent declares an attack, can i then play compulsory evacuation ...
  A: 1. Yeah, it'll bounce back the monster before it gets a chance to attack. If your opponent guessed ...
Chain1/21/2008
  Q: I got a tricky one for you. Lets say Player A has two face down spell and trap cards. One being ...
  A: Simple Answer: No. Explanation: Nothing was summoned, so how can Player A activate Torrential? ...
Sacred Phoenix Rulings1/20/2008
  Q: ok i need to know about cards that can work with sacred phoenix. will dark world stuff like ...
  A: Anything that destroys Sacred Phoenix(Torrential Tribute, Trap Hole, Fissure, Smashing Ground, ...
combo1/16/2008
  Q: hey i need to ask you these two question regarding some combos i made. 1. if you played magic ...
  A: 1. Yes. 2. Yes, Glow Moss'(face-up only) effect will apply and your opponent draws one card. If ...
several questions1/14/2008
  Q: does demise get priority if my opponent were to bottomless or torential it does shadow mirror ...
  A: 1. Yes, Demise will gain priority since it's an Ignition Effect. 2. No, Shadow-Imprisoning Mirror ...
Mystic Wok1/12/2008
  Q: Hey Patrick! Hope all is well! I had found two Mystic Woks with different texts. The earlier one ...
  A: ERRATA(Latest): "Tribute 1 monster. Select either its ATK or DEF and gain that many Life Points." ...
One quick question1/11/2008
  Q: Sry bout asking again in such a short time but i needed some clarifcations on few more things. 1. ...
  A: 1. RULING: "This effect activates in the Damage Step, before a face-down monster is flipped face-up. ...
about Gemini Summor1/10/2008
  Q: i would like to know one thing about this card...the effect of this card says that i can normal ...
  A: That's not how it works. I'm sure you're familiar with the once-per-turn Normal Summon rule. Well, ...
dark panther & Exxod - master of the guard1/9/2008
  Q: Hey, I just have two brief questions i would like to ask: 1/ On Neo Spacian - Dark panther's text ...
  A: 1. No, only during your own turn. 2. Exxod is very useless, and it's only made to attract ...
Rulings1/5/2008
  Q: 1. can u use pot of avarice when necrovalley is on field? 2. If a card says "you can only special ...
  A: 1. No, Necrovalley will negate it. 2. For D-Hero Dogma, you cannot revive it from the graveyard ...
immortal of thunder1/3/2008
  Q: If my opponent attacks my face- down Immortal of Thunder, then I activate Compulsory Evacuation ...
  A: And you take 5000. Remember that you can't activate cards in the Damage Step unless they are ...
WHY?1/1/2008
  Q: During a duel, in my turn i set a Shining Angel face down of course and set a quick-play spell ...
  A: Well, in that case, the sources were right. You cannot activate Inferno Reckless Summon during the ...
WHY?12/31/2007
  Q: During a duel, in my turn i set a Shining Angel face down of course and set a quick-play spell ...
  A: Whoever said you couldn't activate Inferno Reckless Summon during your opponent's battle phase is an ...
Back to square one12/31/2007
  Q: I got aif my opponent activates Back to Square One or Phoenix wing wind blast (or something like ...
  A: Phoenix Wing Wind Blast does target. Even the official rulings say so. So the judges at your last ...
just 1 question12/30/2007
  Q: i just want to ask some things. 1.if i have a the light-hex-sealed fusion material and a cydra on ...
  A: 1. Yes, you can use one CyDra and Light Hex-Sealed Fusion to special summon Cyber Twin Dragon. But ...
crystal beasts ruling12/27/2007
  Q: Does Hamon work with a crystal beast deck bcuz for hamon u have to send 3 continuous spells to the ...
  A: Actually, you can use a Crystal Beast(while it's a Continuous Spell Card) to special summon Hamon. ...
Card Rulings for Dark World Deck.12/23/2007
  Q: I;m hoping you can help me with a few card rulings that I am looking for. I plan to run a Dark ...
  A: Protector of the Sanctuary only applies to your opponent, but: You cannot use Dark World Dealings, ...
gravekeeper's Assailant12/21/2007
  Q: if my Gravekeepers Assailant attacks a face down card, can i change the face down card to face up ...
  A: No, silly. It's clearly printed on Gravekeeper's Assailant's effect that you can only change the ...
DNA Surgery/Rivalry of Warlords12/20/2007
  Q: I run a completely Machine deck, first of all, so Rivalry of the Warlords works well with it.But my ...
  A: See if this ruling helps you: RULING: "When "Rivalry of Warlords" is active, and you change the ...
Six Samurai12/19/2007
  Q: I have three questions. 1. I had a Six-Samurai equipped with Legendary Ebon Steed, another Six- ...
  A: 1. RULING: "If you control 2 "Six Samurai" monsters that would be destroyed at the same time, and a ...
Ruling12/19/2007
  Q: if my opponent atks one ofmy face-up monsters: for example man-eater bug i chain book of moon does ...
  A: There are two scenarios here. You did not specify which monster you played Book of Moon on. ...
Mausoleum of the dark emperor12/18/2007
  Q: can you please tell me exactly how you can use this card my other dueling colleagues says it can ...
  A: Mausoleum of the Emperor is a shortcut to Tribute Summoning. But the card effect counts as a Normal ...
Real Expert?12/18/2007
  Q: I think this is a hard1.Can you tell me the distinction between "target" and "not target"? 2.I ...
  A: "Select 1 monster on the field." "Destroy 1 monster on the field." "Negate the [monster's] attack." ...
DMOC vs. Crystal Beasts12/17/2007
  Q: Does a Crystal Beast's effect apply when DMOC attacks it??
  A: No, and here's the ruling associated with that: RULING: "If a "Crystal Beast" battles with a ...
rulling12/3/2007
  Q: if i summon chimeritech can my opponent use pulling the rug if i special summon lava golem on my ...
  A: 1. No. 2. Not recommended, but yes. 3. Yes. 4. Tell him to put it back in lol 5. Yes. 6. ...
xyz again11/28/2007
  Q: today, you tell me that i can't special summon from my graveyard xyz fusions even if i special ...
  A: -If the monster has this: "This card cannot be Special Summoned except..." You cannot use ...
2 questions11/27/2007
  Q: here are my 2 questions : 1/can i special summon a monster like the xyz fusion from my graveyard if ...
  A: 1. No. XYZ-Dragon Cannon cannot be special summoned from the graveyard, as stated on the card. 2. ...
Special Summoning11/26/2007
  Q: Just wondering if a card that says this monster can only special summoned by a certain way e.g. ...
  A: -If the monster has this: "This card cannot be Special Summoned except..." You cannot use ...
Out of play11/26/2007
  Q: My friend and I were discussing the effects of some out of play cards, and we were wondering: 1) If ...
  A: 1. It remains where it was sent. 2. If there were four Dinosaurs in the graveyard, Tyranno ...
fusion11/25/2007
  Q: Can I use Premature Burial on a fusion monster i have fused before? ANSWER: Yes, you may. However, ...
  A: Any monster card that has this in its card effect cannot be revived by Premature Burial/Call of the ...
Damage Step Questions11/25/2007
  Q: A friend of mine chained a Spell Shield Type 8 to my Limiter Removal in the Damage Step, claiming it ...
  A: Spell Shield Type-8 is a Counter Trap, so your friend played it right. Keep in mind that he has to ...
morphing jar #211/24/2007
  Q: i have 2 questions : 1/when i have to pick up the cards until to have the same number of monsters ...
  A: Okay, here's my proof: RULING: "If "Embodiment of Apophis" is a monster and "Morphing Jar #2" is ...
Major Riot and Kiesitai11/21/2007
  Q: Hey Patrick! Josh again! :) 1) When I activate the Major Riot card when my monster comes back to my ...
  A: 1. I believe you played that illegally. You can only activate Major Riot if one of your monsters is ...
Necrovalley11/20/2007
  Q: When NECROVALLEY is on the field and active,can Treeborn Frog be brought back from the graveyard to ...
  A: Necrovalley does not negate Treeborn Frog's effect. A similar ruling: RULING: ""Necrovalley" will ...
dimension wall11/20/2007
  Q: I really need your help in clarifying the effect of the trap dimension wall. Since me & my buddies ...
  A: Differences between Dimension Wall/Magic Cylinder: - Magic Cylinder targets, Dimension Wall does ...
Lord Of D. Effect On Itself11/19/2007
  Q: 1. What if I had a Lord Of D. on my side of the field and it's type was changed to a dragon type by ...
  A: Lord of D. does not negate anything. It simply prevents Dragon-Type monsters from being targetted by ...
Thousand Eyes Restrict Effect11/15/2007
  Q: Ok, I'm wondering something about Thousand Eyes Restrict. On the Relinquished card effect, it says ...
  A: This is the effect of Thousand-Eyes Restrict: "As long as this card remains face-up on the field, ...
Harpie Lady Limit11/14/2007
  Q: hey Patrick, i always thought that you were only able to have 3 "harpie lady" in a deck (regardless ...
  A: Okay, Harpie Queen is trated as Harpie Lady while on the field or the graveyard. But NOT while in ...
Alien Counters11/13/2007
  Q: Hey! Does there have to be an Alien monster on the field, like Alien Grey, that specifies that when ...
  A: I'm not sure if this ruling will answer your"The effect to reduce the ATK of monsters with ...
Shrink / Hero ring rulings11/13/2007
  Q: I have a few questions about rulings mainly for shrink and hero ring, I hope that you can help ...
  A: 1. Satellite Cannon will still have 2800ATK, even after Shrink is applied. Half of 0 is 0, then plus ...
yugioh11/12/2007
  Q: q1 d-chain (dp05-en02) states your monster gains 500 atk when it destroys a moster your opponent ...
  A: 1. First off, D-Chain does not say you gain 500ATK for every opponent's monster you destroy by ...
two: 1)Skill Drain 2)"Teams" at Tournaments11/12/2007
  Q: 1) I have a Skill Drain set. My opponent summons Card Trooper, calls Priority and mills 3. I ...
  A: 1. Ah, yes. Card Trooper is negated alright: "If "Skill Drain" is activated after "Card Trooper's" ...
Some ruling11/12/2007
  Q: I have some question about ruling 1) If I active Giant Trunade and my opponent chain his face down ...
  A: 1. Yes, the monster is destroyed no matter what. 2. Yes, but it depends, and here's more ...
Heart of the underdog11/11/2007
  Q: if i have 2 heart of the underdogs on my side of the field and its my draw phase and i draw a normal ...
  A: Here's a ruling on that: RULING: "Missing the Timing: Suppose you have 3 copies of "Heart of the ...
Traps & Magic11/10/2007
  Q: I have a question about these cards! Ojama Trio: Do i need a monster that have ojama in it's cards ...
  A: You don't need anything to activate those cards, other than enough Monster Card Zones. If your ...
once per turn11/7/2007
  Q: Could you please tell me if I can activate "once per turn" effect during my opponent's turn and even ...
  A: No, they may not be used during your opponent's turn. There is only one kind of Monster Effects that ...
Quik question, please answer ASAP11/7/2007
  Q: Ello' again Patrick! Thanks for the help:) I won my tourment. But I'd like to ask you a couple more ...
  A: 1. Nah, they won't be destroyed. Face down monsters have no identity. 2. Dunno.. I'm more rulings ...
Amazoness cards11/5/2007
  Q: Amazoness swords women effect so ,The opponent takes all Battle Damage to this card's controller ...
  A: Amazoness Swords Woman redirects all Battle Damage to your opponent. She attacks Mobius the Frost ...
Ultimate Offering10/30/2007
  Q: At first, I was told that it works for both players, but as I was considering adding it into my ...
  A: Actually, you can use the effect during your opponent's turn when he/she enters the Battle Phase. ...
Ultimate Offering10/29/2007
  Q: At first, I was told that it works for both players, but as I was considering adding it into my ...
  A: It can only be used on your own turn. Whoever is the owner is the one that can use the effect. ...
Gemini Monsters10/29/2007
  Q: I don't exactly get Geminis. I have E-Hero Neos Alius. It says while this card is face up on the ...
  A: Yeah, it seems confusing at first. But let's start from the beginning: I hope you're familiar with ...
King Tiger10/28/2007
  Q: I had a King Tiger Wangu on the field and my friend had tree born i killed tree born but at his ...
  A: It's not a loophole. RULING: "If "King Tiger Wanghu" is on the field when "Treeborn Frog" is ...
Sonic Shooter effect10/26/2007
  Q: i have a card named sonic shooter but i don't really quite understand it's effect and here is the ...
  A: Now you're confusing both of us, when I clearly explained everything you need to know about Sonic ...
Sonic Shooter effect10/25/2007
  Q: i have a card named sonic shooter but i don't really quite understand it's effect and here is the ...
  A: Exactly what it does. Your opponent has no Spells/Traps. Sonic Shooter now has the option to ...
Rulings10/23/2007
  Q: If my opponenet has no spells or traps in the appropriate zones and activates crystal Blessing to ...
  A: So let me get this clear(lol, your question is still confusing): After Carbuncle is special ...
Rulings10/22/2007
  Q: If my opponenet has no spells or traps in the appropriate zones and activates crystal Blessing to ...
  A: Let me get this clear: Your opponent has no Spells or Traps, then activates Crystal Blessing to ...
cyber card questions10/22/2007
  Q: 1.Can i use cyber phoenix's effect(EOJ-EN009) to negate cyber shadow gardna's effect(CDIP-EN058) so ...
  A: I'm sorry, but you need to make your questions clear. If you don't, you're not going to get a clear ...
Some ruling10/11/2007
  Q: I want to know that if my opponent summons Zaborg or Mobius, if they do use they effect, can I use ...
  A: You CAN use Bottomless Trap Hole against Monarchs. You can even use Trap Hole against Monarchs. They ...
A few questions10/9/2007
  Q: I've got a few questions: 1)If there is a field spell out that raises de ATK of monsters, or/and a ...
  A: 1. Yes. 2. Yes. 3. Yes, only when Jinzo is Normal or Flip Summoned. 4. Yes. 5. You choose the ...
Neo-Spacian Grand Mole vs Sasuke Samurai #410/7/2007
  Q: Hey there. I was curious to know what would happen if Neo-Spacian Grand Mole were to attack into ...
  A: In that case, it would go like this: - Player A has Grand Mole, Player B has Sasuke Samurai #4. - ...
Crystal Beacon10/6/2007
  Q: If i use crystal beacon and i my oppent uses mystical space tpyhoon on one of my CB in my s/t card ...
  A: No, and here's a ruling: RULING: "You must have at least 2 “Crystal Beast” monsters in your Spell & ...
What Magic cards trigger the DW?10/3/2007
  Q: What magic or trap cards trigger the Darkworld cards ability to to be special summoned. Why doesnt ...
  A: Dark World monsters may only be triggered when discarded by effects, not costs. Dark Core is a cost, ...
Speed question?10/3/2007
  Q: I was playing in a local tourny this past weekend, and I came across a couple ruling questions. ...
  A: If your opponent attacked your Giant Rat, I believe turn player goes first. So that would be your ...
the wicked avatar10/3/2007
  Q: This card states it take 3 tributes to normal summon, could this be understood that this is a cost ...
  A: That card cannot be special summoned. You can only Normal Summon/Set it by tributing three monsters. ...
field barrier, heavy storm, magic reflector10/2/2007
  Q: okay, I tried making a venom deck, which doesn't work too well, but when I tested it against my ...
  A: RULING(Field Barrier): "Cards or effects that would destroy all Spell Cards on the field like "Heavy ...
2 questions10/2/2007
  Q: 1. Why do people love Dekoitchi soo much and always place him in face up attack position? He has a ...
  A: 1. Dekoichi gives you free draws when someone attacks it or you flip it and tribute off for a ...
E-Hero Wild Heart10/2/2007
  Q: Wild Heart VS Gravity bind, Waboku, bottomless traphole,wall of reveling light?
  A: Those Trap Cards won't have any effect on Wildheart, except for Waboku. RULING: "If "Waboku" is ...
Some Rulings Needed Please!10/2/2007
  Q: some clearing up on some rules in Yu-Gi-Oh... Thnx in advance. 1. What the fu*k is priority? ...
  A: 1. Priority is declaring an Ignition Effect upon summon. ONLY upon summon. Like Exiled Force ...
Trap activation timing10/1/2007
  Q: I have a question about the activation of traps during the battle phase. Here's a scenario which ...
  A: That scenario is SO illegal. Your opponent can't use Compulsory Evacuation Device. You used Solemn ...
Super Cunductor Tyranno9/28/2007
  Q: How does Super Cunductor Tyranno, Burst Stream of Destruction, and the like work when the cards say ...
  A: No, you can't attack then activate its effect. You can still activate Dark Magic Attack even after ...
ultimate offering9/28/2007
  Q: 1. i have about 3 copies of ultimate offering and they all seem to say different things so i was ...
  A: 1. Here is the latest errata(effect) on Ultimate Offering: "By paying 500 Life Points, Normal ...
Ultimate Tyranno9/28/2007
  Q: Hey Patrick, Sorry I didn't think of this question before I sent my last one but here it is anyway. ...
  A: You can only attack monsters or directly, not both. Also, if Spirit Reaper is on the field, you ...
Super Cunductor Tyranno9/28/2007
  Q: How does Super Cunductor Tyranno, Burst Stream of Destruction, and the like work when the cards say ...
  A: Chaos Sorcerer has a similar effect. Here's a ruling: RULING: "If "Chaos Sorcerer" attacks, you ...
Fiends9/28/2007
  Q: I got some questions: 1.-If I change my Mist Archfiend with one of my opponent's monster at the End ...
  A: 1. You do. You summoned it. 2. RULING: "If your "Dark Necrofear" is destroyed on your opponent's ...
a couple questions9/27/2007
  Q: I have a few questions 1. how does a demise OTK work. 2. can you tell me how some other OTKs ...
  A: 1. Summon, Destroy, Go for the win. For more information, ask another expert. I only specialize in ...
ehero wildheart9/27/2007
  Q: can Ehero wildheart be called up from the graveyard by call of the haunted? coz accordingly he cant ...
  A: What I mean is if Call of the Haunted were to be destroyed, Wildheart won't be since he's unaffected ...
Advanced ritz and demise9/26/2007
  Q: there is a ruling that Advanced ritz works with Demise even though Demise says "can only be". What i ...
  A: I think you're missing the picture here. Fusions that can only be Fusion Summoned will have this ...
difficult question about divine wrath9/24/2007
  Q: me and my friends always have arguments about how divine wrath works. its a very vague card. it ...
  A: To put it simple, Divine Wrath will negate Trigger(Monarchs), Multi-Trigger(Injection Fairy Lily, ...
premature burial9/24/2007
  Q: I know that equip spell cards can only be equipped to face up monster cards. This is the scenario i ...
  A: Once Player 1 "Book of Moon" Raiza, Premature is no longer equipped to it and will be sent to the ...
change of ownership9/23/2007
  Q: I recently read someones question. -------------------------------------------------Hi. If my ...
  A: Yes, it will return to the opponent's side of the field. This is because Change of Heart can take ...
Non Spell Casting Area continuous Spell Card and its effect9/23/2007
  Q: Question #1 If I have the continuous spell card Non Spellcasting Area on the field and my opponent ...
  A: 1. Yes, because they are unaffected by any Spell Card. 2. No, because they are unaffected by any ...
magic drain combo9/23/2007
  Q: If I have 2 or 3 face-up "Forced Requisitions" on the field, does my opponent discard 2 or 3 just ...
  A: I think Forced Requisition is not cumulative. So if you discard one, your opponent does the same. If ...
Skill Drain9/22/2007
  Q: How does skill drain work? Like for example, my opponent attacks my face-down man-eater bug while ...
  A: Man-Eater Bug will be negated. If Man-Eater Bug is attacked, the effect activates during the Damage ...
Advanced ritz and demise9/21/2007
  Q: there is a ruling that Advanced ritz works with Demise even though Demise says "can only be". What i ...
  A: You can use Advanced Ritual Art on Demise. There isn't an exact specified way to special summon ...
question9/17/2007
  Q: i have a quick question. What is YVD and how/where can i get it?
  A: YVD is Yu-Gi-Oh Virtual Desktop. It's an online client that allows you to duel with your deck in ...
Deck Building9/17/2007
  Q: Whenever i build a 40 card deck i always try to make sure i have 20 monsters, 10 spells and 10 ...
  A: There's never a fixed amount you must put in a deck. Ten Traps seems a bit too much. Eight will be ...
magic reflector and sowrd of reavling light9/16/2007
  Q: IF sowrd of reavling light ARE ABOUT TO GET DESTROYED AFTER THE 3RD TURN AND YOU USE MAGIC ...
  A: RULING: "If "Swords of Revealing Light" has a counter on it, it is still destroyed at the end of the ...
Wave Motion Cannon9/13/2007
  Q: If I activate D-Shield, the monster changes to def position, but after can I change it again to att ...
  A: After Wave-Motion Cannon is activated, for every one of your Standby Phases that have passed, you ...
e-hero fusion9/12/2007
  Q: if i have correctly summoned a elemental hero fusion monster, can i special summoned it with a card ...
  A: "Just look out for the Fusions that say something like "can only be summoned by Fusion Summon", ...
Needle worm9/12/2007
  Q: my opponent has 3 cards left in his deck and i have needle worm facedown on the field. he attacks ...
  A: RULING: "If there are fewer than 5 cards in your opponent's Deck when this card's Flip Effect is ...
rulling on injection Fairy Lily/ Emergency Provision9/10/2007
  Q: I have a quick card qustion. If i had a Fairy Injection Lily on my side of the field and had a set ...
  A: Yeah.... But... Actually, it wouldn't be a chain. This is how the scenario should play out: - Your ...
The Sanctuary in the Sky9/9/2007
  Q: My question is simple this time. How does this card (The Sanctuary in the Sky) work? It works for a ...
  A: Sanctuary in the Sky will protect you from taking Battle Damage for your Fairy-type monsters. ...
Card effects9/9/2007
  Q: I'm a little confused about the effect "If this monster destroys your opponent's monster as a result ...
  A: I believe those cards are limited to two attacks. Here's my proof: Look at Black Luster Soldier: ...
royal decree9/8/2007
  Q: Patrick, I would like to know the proper way to play Royal Decree because a few people who I duel ...
  A: There isn't anything wrong with that. Royal Decree is Spell Speed 2, and so is Waboku. So your ...
Peten vs Dark world + Shogun vs Compulsory.9/8/2007
  Q: I have a few questions that i was wondering whether or not you wouldn't mind answering for me ...
  A: 1. I think the very last thing that happened was Peten being discarded to the graveyard, so his ...
Green Baboon defender of the forest9/7/2007
  Q: Can i activate green baboon's effect if my opponent monster destroys my crystal beast sapphire ...
  A: 1. Yes. 2. With Crystal Abundance, you're sending cards to the graveyard, not destroying them. So ...
annoucing steps9/7/2007
  Q: When a player activates call of the haunted or premature burial and attempts to bring back a ...
  A: Premature Burial and Call of the Haunted both target the graveyard. Upon activation, they must ...
mystic swordsman lv... questions.9/7/2007
  Q: I've got two questions about the mystic swordsman family. First, the card text says "Durring the ...
  A: First off, Mystic Swordsman's effect is not optional. If he attacks a face-down monster, it is ...
Rainbow Dragon9/6/2007
  Q: I was wondering how EXACTLY to summon Rainbow Dragon? I've to some forums trying to learn about it ...
  A: You see, this is the problem with erratas. Sometimes they are not clear enough, and later on, they ...
damage step9/6/2007
  Q: During the damage step i know that only cards that modify the attack/defence can be activated. So ...
  A: Your opponent can still counter Limiter Removal with Solemn Judgment or Magic Drain. This is because ...
skill drain deck9/4/2007
  Q: can skill drain negate the effet of elemtal hero wildheart?
  A: RULING: "For "Elemental Hero Wildheart" vs. "Skill Drain", whichever effect was active on the field ...
FINAL9/3/2007
  Q: sorry to bug you again (you'll be seeing alot of me every now and then), got another two questions: ...
  A: Here is the updated errata for Destiny Board: ERRATA: "At the end of each of your opponent's turns, ...
my machine deck9/2/2007
  Q: if i attack a face up monster with drillroid, say aqua madoor, would my drillroid be destroyed too? ...
  A: If you're not sure what works and what doesn't, try taking it through a trial against someone ...
Questions about some rulings on cards9/1/2007
  Q: QUESTIONS ON RULINGS: Dimensional Fissure: Any monsters sent to the Graveyard are removed from play ...
  A: Dimensional Fissure: Monsters start to be removed after you activate it. Enemy Controller: Only ...
troop dragon ,call of the haunted and armed dragon lv 39/1/2007
  Q: well my first question is about troop dragon. if my troop dragon is face down and my oponent attacks ...
  A: When Mystic Swordsman attacks a face-down Troop Dragon, its effect will not activate since it wasn't ...
Some Questions9/1/2007
  Q: If I summon a monster (let's say Dark Ruler Ha Des) then my opponent activates Bottomless Trap Hole, ...
  A: Yes, Bottomless Trap Hole will NOT destroy the monster since its ATK is no longer 1500+. Wicked ...
blue eyes shining dragon/lord of d8/31/2007
  Q: hi what kind of spell/traps or monster effects do not effect blue eyes shining dragon or dragons ...
  A: Any cards that target will not affect them. The most common ones you'll see are: Brain Control ...
Solemn Judgement8/30/2007
  Q: i was reading your past answer and i saw a solemn judgement topic,but i didnt understand it at all. ...
  A: No, Player B may not do that. This may be a little hard to explain, but: Polymerization is ...
Guardian Sphinx8/28/2007
  Q: If my opponent has a face up Guardian Sphinx (or a monster with a similar effect). I activate ...
  A: Here's a ruling on that: RULING: "If you control your opponent's monster because of "Change of ...
Metamorphosis and quick-plays8/25/2007
  Q: Although i have asked one of these questions before (i apologize) but i am not sure how long to wait ...
  A: 1. Whether Relinquished is equipped with a monster or not, it still remains as a Level One Monster. ...
solemn judgement8/24/2007
  Q: I remember when i was at a card shop these two teens were dueling and there was a problem that ...
  A: Player A is definitely correct. Player B MUST Solemn Judgment the Advanced Ritual Art. I have ...
Deck Rate and more....8/24/2007
  Q: This is my new Darkness Deck with the new Forbidden/Limited List please give me your opinion about ...
  A: You're gonna have to ask a person who knows deck fixing. I specialize in rulings only. Sorry. No, ...
Card Question.8/23/2007
  Q: Am I able to use Creature Swap while I have "Mataza the Zapper". If I choose that creature with ...
  A: I know that Creature Swap doesn't target.. What I was trying to say is that if you only had Mataza ...
brain control8/22/2007
  Q: It is very odd that i found this article that said book of moon cant stop brain control from ...
  A: That article is mistaken. Here's my proof. Look at Enemy Controller: ERRATA: "Select and activate 1 ...
Archfiend8/22/2007
  Q: Can you please tell me the rule about infernalqueen's effect, i mean the 1000 pts boosting
  A: As long as Infernalqueen Archfiend is face-up on the field, during each of your own Standby Phases, ...
Card effects8/21/2007
  Q: Please answer my questions once again. Thank you! 1) Nightmare's Steel Cage. For the two turns it ...
  A: 1. You friend is incorrect. While Nightmare Steelcage is active on the field, neither player can ...
Michizure and monster reviving8/19/2007
  Q: Sorry for asking this many questions, but we're currently dueling actively, and some of my fellow ...
  A: 1. If a monster is destroyed in battle, it's almost always during the Battle Phase. So Trap Jammer ...
Power Bond8/19/2007
  Q: hope your well. In my Cyber Dragon deck i obviously have Power Bond, but i get kinda confused on how ...
  A: De-Fusion will not prevent the damage. Here's a ruling on Power Bond: RULING: "Even if the Fusion ...
Card question8/19/2007
  Q: I have a question about the Ritual Spell Card Advanced Ritual Art. It says to select Ritual Monster ...
  A: This is how it works: Let's say you use Advanced Ritual Art on something like Black Luster Soldier, ...
Infernal Dragon, Whit-Horned Dragon ruling and some basics8/18/2007
  Q: I've got 3 questions this time. 1) My question would be on the rulings regarding infernal Dragon's ...
  A: 1. You can tribute one monster to special summon it during any of your Main Phases. You cannot do it ...
Card Rulings8/16/2007
  Q: I've got 2 questions: 1)How does Ojama Knight's effect work? I mean how can it be ended (any advice ...
  A: 1. You mean Ojama King? Well, as long as it's face-up, it will occupy three Monster Card Zones. You ...
Appropriate and Forced Requisition8/16/2007
  Q: Appropriate: If I force my opponent to draw outside of his/her draw phase like using Chainsaw ...
  A: NOTE: Next time, you need to number and separate your questions(Trust me, it makes a difference). ...
question8/16/2007
  Q: If my opponent uses Chaos Emperor Dragon's effect to send all cards to the graveyard while I have ...
  A: No, Vampire Lord/Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys won't come back since they were not *destroyed* by card ...
Bluffs, Scenarios and Nutshell questions!8/15/2007
  Q: I was wondering if you wouldn't mind answering a few of my questions, for me please:- 1)If ...
  A: 1. Which Gemini monsters are you talking about? 2. Since sending the cards to the graveyard is a ...
yugioh question on trap cards8/15/2007
  Q: I have a question to ask you about traps being played on my opponents turn. 1) When my opponent ...
  A: You're not playing it right. He chained to your Torrential with a Seven Tools, which is a Counter ...
armed dragon lv38/14/2007
  Q: ofcourse my goal is to summon an armed dragon lv5. So, if i put an armed dragon lv3 in face down ...
  A: Armed Dragon LV3 must still be face-up on the field during your Standby Phase before you can ...
side deck8/13/2007
  Q: OK, there's one thing I still don't understand about the side deck. Do you get to choose the cards ...
  A: A side deck consists of 15 cards. Between duels, you can swap cards out of your side deck to replace ...
Ancient city rainbow ruins and crystal beast monsters effects8/12/2007
  Q: 1. well first of all i wanted to know if you activate crystal abundance when Ancient city is on the ...
  A: 1. Yes. And Ancient City will be sent to the graveyard as soon as Crystal Abundance resolves. 2. ...
take and inflict direct damage?8/10/2007
  Q: 1. What is the different between taking and inflicting direct damage? 2. Graverobber and Barrel ...
  A: 1. If you have no monsters on your side of the field, and your opponent attacks you, they are ...
royal keeper ruling8/7/2007
  Q: Shouldn't it be the defense they are talking about and not the attack for this ruling for 'Royal ...
  A: Royal Keeper will have 2000DEF when its attacked. I think there could be a situation where Royal ...
Card Questions8/4/2007
  Q: 1. If I activate Ojama Trio to put three Ojama Tokens on my opponents field, can he or she tribute ...
  A: 1. They cannot tribute for Tribute Summons. For Special Summons, they are allowed to tribute. And ...
Damage polarizer/Fusion guard8/4/2007
  Q: I have a question regarding the cards "Damage polarizer" and "Fusion guard". Can they be used to ...
  A: I don't think you can prevent damage from Power Bond with Fusion Guard or Damage Polarizer. Power ...
An odd situation8/2/2007
  Q: I wasn't sure if i would have gone to you, since you mainly do Rules of Yugioh, but i guess we need ...
  A: You can't activate Divine Wrath against Jinzo or Tyrant Dragon. Let me explain. Divine Wrath can ...
Neo-Spacian Grand Mole8/2/2007
  Q: I recently went to a local tournament and (after my 3rd match) was watching two other competitors ...
  A: Here is a ruling to help you with that: RULING(Neo-Spacian Grand Mole): "This effect activates in ...
royal oppression/normal monster8/2/2007
  Q: I was just wondering if you could clarify which special summons I can and cannot negate with royal ...
  A: You can use Royal Oppression on pretty much any Special Summon that doesn't occur during the Damage ...
Some wierd questions need some answers!!!8/1/2007
  Q: I was wondering wether or not you could answer a few questions for me please, that have recently ...
  A: 1. Here is a ruling for Demotion/Allure Queen LV3: RULING: "You can equip a monster to "Allure ...
Questions7/31/2007
  Q: hope your well. i have some questions that need answering, i would appreciate it if u could get back ...
  A: 1. RULING: "You can activate "De-Fusion" and target "Chimeratech Overdragon", but you can only ...
proper chaining7/29/2007
  Q: my stupid friend wont listen to reason stating that ppl on this site are just workers that are ...
  A: You guessed it right. (Sorry, but I don't think there's a link anywhere.) You can tell him that the ...
doom dozer7/28/2007
  Q: can it be special summoned from the graveyard
  A: After you properly summon it first, yes. To properly summon it, you need to remove 2 Insects in ...
Questions about Sacred Phoenix and Life Points7/27/2007
  Q: Ok, my friend has one of the most annoying cards ever, Sacred Phoenix Of Nephthys. I don't need a ...
  A: You're absolutely right about Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys. Its effect will NOT activate when ...
lord of d.7/25/2007
  Q: hey when you use a lord of d with perhaps a blueeys on the field can you still equip the blue eyes ...
  A: Here is a ruling concerning your situation: RULING: "While you have "Lord of D." on the field you ...
tornado wall7/24/2007
  Q: if attacked face down does its effect activate ANSWER: Yes, it will activate, as the conditions are ...
  A: Tornado Wall ERRATA: "This card can only be activated when "Umi" is active on the field. As long as ...
Trap/Monster cards7/24/2007
  Q: 1. If I have Stronghold The Moving Fortress face-up on the field as a monster card and my opponent ...
  A: 1. Yeah, you can send it while Jinzo is face-up on the field. Jinzo only stops effects and ...
Destiny Hero7/22/2007
  Q: 1. Can I Special Summon Destiny Hero Dogma with one Destiny Hero with two Scape Goat Tokens? 2. If ...
  A: 1. Yes. 2. Yes. 3. Yes. Remember that tokens are treated as monsters. Most of the time, the only ...
Can it be done?7/22/2007
  Q: 1. If I attack with a monster and my opponent activates Mirror Force,can I chain (already set) Call ...
  A: 1. Yes, Jinzo will negate Mirror Force. 2. Yes, that's legal. 3. Yes, that's legal. 4. No, ...
two questions7/21/2007
  Q: two questions, first is on the rules and the second is on a little personal opinion of urs q1: my ...
  A: Q1-A1: Yes, Player A may activate Dust Tornado or Mystical Space Typhoon. However, you should remind ...
cyber phoenix on dimension wall7/21/2007
  Q: Lets just say I normal summon cyber phoenix and I attack with his 1 face down card. He activated it ...
  A: Dimension Wall does indeed work on Cyber Phoenix. Cyber Phoenix only stops effects that target ...
D.D. combo7/21/2007
  Q: if d.d. scout plane is on the field with dimensional fissure and he's the strongest monsters on the ...
  A: If I'm thinking what you're trying to do, here is a ruling for D.D. Scout Plane: RULING: ""D.D. ...
Lord Of D.7/20/2007
  Q: How good really is Lord Of D.? What kind of cards does he protect dragons from? Could you please ...
  A: Lord of D. protects Dragons from being targetted by Spell Cards(Snatch Steal, Mage Power, United We ...
inferno7/19/2007
  Q: if i have an inferno in my graveyard can i special summon it from the graveyard if i have another ...
  A: They say that just to make sure you properly summon them first. But in YGO reality, if you wanted to ...
Invasion Of Flames7/18/2007
  Q: I have an effect monster card that reads: "When this card is Normal Summoned successfully, no trap ...
  A: Actually, it means no Trap Cards can be activated in *response* to the Normal Summoning(such as Trap ...
Can i do this?7/17/2007
  Q: I've been trying to figure this out for about 5 months now. Could you activate dark mirror force and ...
  A: Here's a ruling on Dark Mirror Force: RULING: "You can't activate "Dark Mirror Force" if your ...
Gateway7/17/2007
  Q: My question is this: Is it possible to set "Gateway to Dark World", then activate it later during ...
  A: Yes, you can activate it(as long as you wait a turn after you set it). However, it doesn't stop ...
A few rulings7/16/2007
  Q: Look I have a few questions and I just wanted to see if u could answer them. #1 If my opponent ...
  A: 1. It's not "missing the timing". Actually, D.D. Crow cannot be activated during the Damage Step, ...
just some quick questions7/15/2007
  Q: 1. Does the card 'Mirror Force' target? 2. Suppose I use 'Monster Reborn' on Dark Magician in my ...
  A: 1. No. 2. It would go back to the owner's hand, which would be your opponent's. 3. Any monster ...
Waboku7/14/2007
  Q: Which is true? A.You take no Battle Damage this turn. Your monsters cannot be destroyed as a result ...
  A: Player A's monster is not destroyed. Look at Scenario 2 that I provided you. Scenario 2: Goblin ...
RULING Crystal Beast Cards7/14/2007
  Q: Lets say I have three CB monsters in my magic and trap zone. Can I play crystal blessing and take ...
  A: NOTE: It would be much easier if you numbered your questions next time. Here's a ruling on Crystal ...
Waboku7/13/2007
  Q: Which is true? A.You take no Battle Damage this turn. Your monsters cannot be destroyed as a result ...
  A: A.You take no Battle Damage this turn. Your monsters cannot be destroyed as a result of battle this ...
ScapeGoat7/12/2007
  Q: Do scapeGoats count as monsters in every way except for tributes?
  A: Yes, you are correct. Scapegoats are considered monsters. The type, attribute, and stats can be ...
problem7/12/2007
  Q: scenario: i activate brain control to take control of reflect bounder and then sacraficed it for ...
  A: It seems your opponent played it wrong(what was he trying to do?? Prevent your Jinzo from hitting ...
Rainbow Ruins7/11/2007
  Q: If I have 4 crystal beasts in my S/T zone, can I send one from my S/T zone for the 3rd effect of ...
  A: You still need to send a Crystal Beast for Rainbow Ruin's third effect. I was saying you can do it ...
Amber Mammoth7/10/2007
  Q: If I have 2 Amber Mammoths on the field, does this create a "lock"
  A: I don't think so.. here's a ruling. RULING: "If you control multiple copies of "Crystal Beast Amber ...
Exodia7/10/2007
  Q: There is a new card called Commoners Charity that was released where I live, its effect says Draw 2 ...
  A: It would be the same situation as Graceful Charity. Here's a ruling similar to your issue: RULING: ...
Rare Value7/10/2007
  Q: If I activate Rare value when I have exactly 2 crystal beasts in my S/T zone, and my opponent chains ...
  A: Here are the rulings of Rare Value: RULING: "If there are no "Crystal Beast" cards in Spell & Trap ...
Harpies Hunting Ground7/9/2007
  Q: I know you get flooded daily with Rulings questions. So I'll try to keep this short. One Question ...
  A: 1. It's his choice, and it's legal, yes. He can chain to the effect of Harpie's Hunting Ground with ...
Inferno reckless summon7/9/2007
  Q: if I special summon Ultimate Baseball Kid and have 2 other fire monsters on the field, can I use ...
  A: Here is the most up-to-date errata on Inferno Reckless Summon. ERRATA: "You can only activate this ...
7 cards & Ultimate tyranno7/8/2007
  Q: I have two questions: 1) About 7 cards According to the rules at the end of my turn I must send ...
  A: 1. The seventh card can remain in your hand, but you'd still have to randomly discard one from your ...
chaining7/8/2007
  Q: At metagame.com i read a couple of duels and there was this one part i did not quite understand. ...
  A: Yes, that's correct. One rare exception would be bringing back Jinzo(or any monster that's ...
How to identify a "rare" or "holographic" Yu-Gi-Oh card7/7/2007
  Q: I want to get my kid a set/lot of Yu-Gi-Oh cards. I see many advertisements for "rare" and/or ...
  A: Rare cards have the silver lettering in their card names. Holographic means that the image of the ...
card effect activating7/6/2007
  Q: hey patrick, i need a little help here. i want to know why does d.d. scout plane only activate ...
  A: Whoever said D.D. Scout Plane only activates once is a moron. There is no official ruling indicating ...
The legendary fisherman7/6/2007
  Q: I saw in the ruling for "Command knight" that if I have "Umi" and "The legendary fisherman" on the ...
  A: Back in the day, when you had Umi/The Legendary Fisherman, he was unstoppable. Fissure wouldn't work ...
rulings7/5/2007
  Q: i need your answer on the following rulings 1. If i play a spell card and my opponent plays ...
  A: 1. Keep in mind that Mystical Space Typhoon does not negate the activation nor effect of a ...
Dust, Tower and Destruction, Q's And A's!!7/4/2007
  Q: Hey Pat, i was wondering if you could answer a couple of questions that have been bothering me ...
  A: 1. No, they won't. This is because Clock Tower Prison has no effect against Silent Swordsman or ...
A few questions7/3/2007
  Q: 1) Is returning 5 monsters to your deck a cost to activate Pot of Avraice 2) If I destroy a monster ...
  A: 1. Yes. If by the time Pot of Avarice resolves, and you have less than five monsters in the ...
Spirit Monsters7/1/2007
  Q: If I were to summon a spirit monster and tribute it for a monster, would it come back to my hand?
  A: Um, summoning a Spirit monster counts as a Normal Summon, so you cannot Tribute it the same turn ...
trap vs effect6/30/2007
  Q: i don't know if your familiar with ancient gear monsters but one of the ancient gear monsters i was ...
  A: Here is a ruling concerning your situation: RULING: "The effect of "Ancient Gear Beast" that ...
Destiny Hero Diamond Dude6/30/2007
  Q: "Hi i just wanted to know if you used diamond dudes effect to get a normal spell card with a cost ...
  A: No, you don't have to. RULING: "Since you are only activating the Normal Spell Card's effect, and ...
summuning dragon master knight6/30/2007
  Q: can i summon dragon master knight by taking polymerization the field.dark luster solder from my ...
  A: You have to summon Blue Eyes Ultimate Dragon onto the field first. Then if Black Luster Soldier is ...
in need of answers6/29/2007
  Q: 1. If Zombyra The Dark destroyed monsters 3 times (for example) and is removed from the field with ...
  A: 3. I believe Horus LV8 has the option to negate any Spell Card, including monsters that are going to ...
Chain Burn6/29/2007
  Q: On the texts of "Chain Strike" and "Accumulated Fortune" it states that that card can not be ...
  A: It sucks that Netrep has nothing on that matter. Anyway, you can chain an Accumulated Fortune after ...
chimeratech effect6/28/2007
  Q: chimeratecks effect states that each turn this card can attack as many of your opponents monsters as ...
  A: Chimeratech Overdragon will gain 800ATK from each MACHINE tributed for it(including the initial ...
in need of answers6/28/2007
  Q: 1. If Zombyra The Dark destroyed monsters 3 times (for example) and is removed from the field with ...
  A: 1. Yep, just like if he's flipped face down, then up. 2. Nope, he's unaffected by Spell Cards. 3. ...
common soul6/27/2007
  Q: it this true? because the card reads Special Summon 1 monster with [Neospacian] in its name and ...
  A: I see your point, but its true that Elemental Hero Neos is part of the Neo-Spacian group. Another ...
Common soul6/26/2007
  Q: Let's say I'm currently in the middle of a duel, and here's what the situation is. I have nothing ...
  A: Tenacious' attack would be 5800, yes. Tenacious is still face-up on the field with 3300, so he can ...
A Few Questions6/24/2007
  Q: 1. Can you chain spell cards to the activation of Imperial Order? 2. Also,can you chain trap cards ...
  A: 1. If they're Quick-Play, sure. Last card will resolve first. 2. Yep. 3. Yep. 4. Yep. 5. I ...
Does My Strategy Work?6/23/2007
  Q: I have a cool strategy that I have been using for a while, and I just want to know if it works. I ...
  A: Your first strategy will not work. You only paid Life Points, which were not inflicted on yourself. ...
Cyber Jar6/20/2007
  Q: Let's say that my opponent has one monster on the field and he attacks my cyber jar the effect ...
  A: Yes, he can(assuming he summoned them in face-up Attack Position). It's still his Battle Phase, so ...
Rare Metalmorph6/20/2007
  Q: Hey, i picked up a machine re-volt set and im polishing it up a tad. Was dueling a friend and we ...
  A: Here is a ruling similar to that: RULING: "If you chain "Rare Metalmorph" to an effect like "Snatch ...
scapegoat6/20/2007
  Q: ok so me and my friends wer eplaying today and he activated scapegoat and i tried to dust it and he ...
  A: Well, here is the problem: Sorry to tell you this, but you basically wasted Dust Tornado. He ...
Level modulation/up/down6/18/2007
  Q: I have this problem I thought I had sorted out. Why can you only use level modulation after a lv ...
  A: I'm sure Level Down applies the same as Level Up. If Level Modulation and Level Up had the same ...
Level modulation/up/down6/17/2007
  Q: I have this problem I thought I had sorted out. Why can you only use level modulation after a lv ...
  A: The official ruling to this matter is: RULING: "You can Special Summon "Armed Dragon LV7" by using ...
Six Samurai6/8/2007
  Q: I was wondering if it is possible to save six samurai monsters from being destroyed by torrential ...
  A: Here's a ruling that may answer that(from http://www.netrep.net/): RULING: "A "Six Samurai" monster ...
side deck & gearfried6/7/2007
  Q: Okay I have 2 questions 1 What purposes does the side deck surve DURING the duel. 2 If you specail ...
  A: 1. It adjusts the strengths and weaknesses of your deck should you have any problems. Side decks are ...
dragon deck ruling6/4/2007
  Q: i have 2 questions. i hope you can help. 1. if king dragun attacks dd warrior lady will ddwl's ...
  A: Here's a ruling on D.D. Warrior Lady: RULING: "When "Chaos Command Magician" battles "D.D. Warrior ...
yugioh cards6/4/2007
  Q: what will happen when we use Jinzo and skill extraction what going to work Jinzo or skill extraction
  A: I think you mean Skill Drain. Here's a ruling concerning your situation: RULING: ""Jinzo" cannot ...
dragon deck ruling6/3/2007
  Q: i have 2 questions. i hope you can help. 1. if king dragun attacks dd warrior lady will ddwl's ...
  A: 1. D.D. Warrior Lady does not target, so it has no effect on Dragons that King Dragun protects. 2. ...
Reversal Quiz and Kozaky's Self Destruction Button6/3/2007
  Q: It is my turn. I have 1000 LP. My opponent has 8000. I set Kozaky's Self Destruction Button, then ...
  A: This will happen: D) You have 8000 LP and your opponent has 1000LP. Kozaky's Self Destruct Button ...
Crystal Beasts6/1/2007
  Q: If I activate Rare Value, and I chain Crystal Raigeki on the targeted Crystal Beast, will both ...
  A: You only need a minimum of 2 Crystal Beasts to activate Rare Value. That's the condition you have to ...
Crystal Beasts5/31/2007
  Q: If I activate Rare Value, and I chain Crystal Raigeki on the targeted Crystal Beast, will both ...
  A: 1. Yes, both effects will be resolved normally. By the time Rare Value resolves, your opponent can ...
cyber dragon5/30/2007
  Q: I was wondering if u can divine wrath a cyber dragon special summon? Also I was wondering if u can ...
  A: First of all, you cannot Divine Wrath a Cyber Dragon. This is because when Cyber Dragon hits the ...
card ruling5/29/2007
  Q: I have some card ruling to ask you. 1)fusion gate : can i fuse my Fusion Material monsters in my ...
  A: 1. You can fuse from your hand. It's legal. 2. No, Cyber Phoenix must be in face-up Attack Position ...
Quick Ruling question --- Respond Fast!5/28/2007
  Q: Can "my body of as a shield" negate the effect of Zaborg and destroy it? Thanks! -sean ANSWER: ...
  A: Well, I would say yes, it is cheating... in a way. Here's an example: Since your opponent is ...
Rulings5/28/2007
  Q: I have a few questions about specific rulings. The first is about mirror force Player A attacks ...
  A: Your first question is simple: All his Attack Position Monsters are destroyed. Book of Moon resolves ...
Cat's Ear Tribe5/28/2007
  Q: "I'm confused about how it is exactly that Cat;s Ear Tribe effect works. The card is a bit ...
  A: You have Cat's Ear Tribe face-up in Attack Position on the field. It's your opponent's turn, and he ...
3 of the same cards5/26/2007
  Q: my deck is filled with harpie lady,1,2, and 3. i have three of each. but my friend say that because ...
  A: Here's a ruling for your firstRULING: "The name of "Harpie Lady 1", "Harpie Lady 2", and "Harpie ...
Damage Calculation5/26/2007
  Q: Hey Patric i was wondering if u coud enlighten me on the whole damage calculation thing. See i am ...
  A: E-Hero monsters with Skyscraper WILL destroy monsters stronger than their initial ATK. If an E-Hero ...
About giant rat and exxod5/25/2007
  Q: I have to questions which I think I have the answers for but I need your opinion 1) Exxod So in ...
  A: 1. No, you may not do that. Exxod assume that itself is in your hand before you special summon him. ...
Chain linking Mystical Space Typhoon5/24/2007
  Q: How does a card still work if Destroyed by Mystical Space Typhoon within a chain? I may have an ...
  A: You are correct about last card resolving first in a chain. However, keep in mind that Mystical ...
Embodiment of Apophis5/24/2007
  Q: I’ve asked three experts on this site questions that concerned me about the true power of Embodiment ...
  A: The experts were right. Here's a ruling on that, at http://www.netrep.net/ RULING: "If an effect ...
Dark Word Deck5/22/2007
  Q: I was dueling against a Dark World Deck and they used Card Destruction to bring 2 Goldd's and 1 ...
  A: I believe HE is right about the situation.(It's really starting to bug me when it takes a hour to ...
Pulling The Rug & Skill Drain + Misc5/21/2007
  Q: PULLING THE RUG (1) The card states that it negates the effects of the monsters whose effects ...
  A: Pulling the Rug 1. It only applies to Trigger effects, like Monarchs. 2. Sidedecker, against ...
something that happened yesterday....5/21/2007
  Q: I was playing cards with a friend... he atack me directly(with armed dragon lvl 5) but i activated ...
  A: Yes, he may still attack directly since last card resolves in a chain. His Raigeki Break destroyed ...
mirror force and dark mirror force5/20/2007
  Q: Can it be done to take all monsters on my opponent side of the field. ANSWER: Only if the ...
  A: You're more in risk rather than any advantage. Good players won't let you take advantage of the ...
mirror force and dark mirror force5/19/2007
  Q: Can it be done to take all monsters on my opponent side of the field. ANSWER: Only if the ...
  A: Here's an official ruling that explains Dark World monsters: "[Group: DARK WORLD MONSTERS] These ...
mirror force and dark mirror force5/19/2007
  Q: Can it be done to take all monsters on my opponent side of the field. ANSWER: Only if the ...
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