Card Rulings:Necro Defender

TCG Rulings

 * Removing Necro Defender from play is a cost.
 * This effect targets any 1 monster you control.
 * The effect of Necro Defender will be applied even if your opponent controls the target monster when this effect resolves.
 * The effect of Necro Defender will apply until the targeted monster leaves the field or is flipped face-down.
 * The player who activated Necro Defender’s effect is the player who won’t take damage from battles involving the targeted monster.
 * If you use Necro Defender and Stardust Phantom’s effect on the same monster, apply Necro Defender’s effect if the targeted monster would be destroyed by battle.