Forum:Vayu and Icarus Attack questions

Hellos! Recently I have been playing against a Blackwing Deck that has Blackwing - Vayu the Emblem of Honor and Icarus Attack in it. I know those are very common cards in a Blackwing Deck but the way my opponent was playing them has me puzzled.

First off is Vayu. My opponent would use Vayu's effect during the Battle Phase. I was under the impression you can not do that in your Battle Phase since you would be able to use for example Dark Armed Dragon's effect during the Battle Phase as well. Like my opponent would attack my monster with Vayu, which kills Vayu and then use Vayu's effect to get out a Synchro Monster during the battle phase and attack with that Synchro Monster.

Secondly is Icarus Attack. Icarus Attack confuses me with its rulings and how it is played. I am under the impression that Icarus Attack is for the most part an amped up Dust Tornado. Am I wrong in how Icarus Attack is used? For example I would activate a Spell/Trap and then my opponent would activate Icarus Attack to chain it. Would my Spell/Trap card resolve first like in Dust Tornado or no?

Thank you your help!! Pyles89 00:38, November 6, 2009 (UTC)Pyles89