Forum:Mystic Swordsman Question

Yo, I have two decks, my fairys and warriors. Every now and then I use the warriors for power, but in a tournament not too long ago, this guy called for a ruling on Leveling up my Mystic Swordsman LV2. I had destroyed a face down monster with the effect and NOT BY BATTLE like the LVL up requires, I realized my mistake.

But now my friends I duel with have some monsters like shining angel and sangan, which require being sent to the grave BY BATTLE. They claim since I attacked it when it was face down and destoryed it with the card effect, that it's still battle since I had to attack... so I'm confused...? Help? --Knightly dream66 05:24, 24 August 2008 (UTC)