Card Rulings:Decode Talker

OCG Rulings

 * "Gains 500 ATK for each monster it points to." is a Continuous Effect. If the number of monsters linked to "Decode Talker" changes, the ATK value of "Decode Talker" changes.


 * If "Decode Talker" exists in the Extra Monster Zone and its Top Link Arrow is pointing to an opponent's monster in the Main Monster Zone, the Continuous Effect of "Decode Talker" is applied and its ATK value increases.


 * "When your opponent activates a card or effect that targets a card(s) you control (Quick Effect): You can Tribute 1 monster this card points to; negate the activation, and if you do, destroy that card." is a Quick Effect that can be activated during the Damage Step.


 * The effect, "When your opponent activates a card or effect that targets a card(s) you control (Quick Effect): You can Tribute 1 monster this card points to; negate the activation, and if you do, destroy that card.", does NOT target a card and must be chain directly to the activation of an opponent's targeting card.


 * "You can Tribute 1 monster this card points to;" is a cost to activate the Quick Effect of "Decode Talker". Even if "Decode Talker" exists in an Extra Monster Zone and its Top Link Arrow is pointing to an opponent's monster in the Main Monster Zone, it CANNOT Tribute an opponent's as a cost.