Forum:Relinquished vs Number 88?

First I want to make sure I properly understand the mechanics before getting to the question I want to ask.

First, rulings I've seen separate "Effects" from "Victory Conditions" and therefor mechanics or cards that negate or nullify "Effects" do not apply to "Victory Conditions" (Exodia vs Prohibition being an example).

Next, from what's I've seen (though I can't find where I read it now) Any XYZ Monster that is changed to a Spell/Trap card no longer has it's Overlay Units due to it no longer being treated as a XYZ Monster.

The question should be obvious via the title of this post. If both of these hold true, then couldn't a newly Summoned "Relinquished" take an opponent's "Number 88: Gimmick Puppet - Destiny Leo" and instantly win the game?

The ruling on Monsters being converted to Spell/Trap says that their effects cannot be used. The thing is, if Prohibition vs Exodia is any indicator, Victory Conditions ignore this rule completely. Number 88's last line is: "If there are no Xyz Materials attached to this card, its controller wins the Duel."

Since it says "this card" as opposed to "this monster" it should, by all means, give the player controlling Relinquished an instant victory. I acknowledge that the wording of this card is not official yet, but the current wording here is what I'm basing this idea from. Also, I may be misunderstanding a game mechanic here.

The0nlykyd (talk • contribs) 00:48, June 14, 2012 (UTC)