Rank

A Rank is an indicator that is exclusive to Xyz Monsters, used in place of a Level. It is indicated by a number of stars, similar to a Level; however, they are aligned at the left side of the card, and are depicted by a yellow star on a black circle. The Rank of an Xyz Monster is the same as the Level of its Xyz Materials.

An Xyz Monster's Rank is not its Level. Xyz Monsters do not have a Level. Therefore, they cannot be used for Synchro, Ritual, or Xyz Summons (except for Chaos Xyz Evolution), and any effects that would refer to the Level of a monster, such as those of "Gravity Bind", "Level Limit - Area B", and "Burden of the Mighty" cannot be applied to an Xyz Monster.

Since Xyz Monsters do not have Levels, cards such as "Star Changer", "Scanner" and "Give and Take" cannot be used on them at all. Cards that modify Levels such as "Harmonic Waves", "Feedback Warrior", "Synchro Boost" and "Demotion" also cannot be used on Xyz Monsters. If the only monster on the field is an Xyz Monster, those cards cannot be activated.

The ATK averages for Ranks are basically the same as their respective Levels of the same amounts, but a little higher (example: Rank 3 Xyz monsters without negative effects can reach 2100 ATK and Rank 4 Xyz monsters can reach 2500 ATK). Xyz Monsters tend to have low Ranks. As a result, their ATK averages so far are not as high as Fusion, Synchro, or Ritual Monsters unless the Rank is higher or the monster requires more Xyz Materials. Just like Fusion, Synchro, and Ritual Monsters, Xyz Monsters with more powerful effects may have ATK and DEF lower than other monsters of the same Rank.

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