Forum:Goblin King effect activation

Hello. I was wondering when Goblin King's ATK increase effect first activates. Is it as soon as you attempt to summon it or does the effect only activate after a successful summon when you can no longer chain to his summon.

I am asking this in regards to cards like Trap Hole and Inferno Reckless Summon which can only be activated in response to a summon and have an ATK cap on their effect. For example, if a Goblin King is summoned and there is a face up fiend on the field, can you activate Trap Hole or not.

Thanks N-Pie 13:07, 18 May 2009 (UTC)