Forum:Gb hunter and fusion/synchro vs brionac

Hi there, I know that if "G.B. Hunter" is up fusions and synchros can't be returned to the extra deck via "return to hand" effects. I also know of the G.B. Hunter rulings page. So you're probably thinking "then why are you posting this crap?" well it's for one of those weird "how did that happen?" situations.

Here's the layout:

Player A has (insert fusion/synchro monster here) and G.B. Hunter on the field.

Player B has Brionac, Dragon of the Ice Barrier on their field and 2 cards in hand.

Player B discards 2 cards for Brionac's effect.

The question is this: does Player B, ignorant of G.B. Hunter and her rulings, have the option to choose Player A's synchro/fusion as a target for Brionac's effect thereby wasting a card in their hand? Or could Player B not even discard 2 cards in the first place?

This situation could also apply to Penguin Soldier.

I know that people who know their rulings would simply just get rid of g.b. hunter first but you know how people can be...

I'm inclined to believe that the synchro/fusion couldn't even be targeted in the first place, but I don't know for sure. Any clarity/affirmations would be great thanks! --Joejaboy (talk • contribs) 06:49, June 27, 2011 (UTC)