Forum:Pendulum storm

card: pendulum storm BOSH-EN057, 83461421. "Destroy as many cards in each players pendulum zones as possible, then you can destroy 1 spell/trap card your opponent controls."

So, random quick question. I'm not an expert on the new problem solving text but, I think I have somewhat of a general understanding. for most of the new cards that have wording like "all" or "as many as you can," or "as many as possible." they include a parenthetical note in there that establishes a minimum if one exists, such as Artifact Beagalltach or Rocket Arrow Express. Pendulum Storm does not. It reads more like dark hole or heavy storm which can be used without targeting as an ineffective attempt at mass destruction. i.e., I can use a dark hole without any monsters on the field. I'd be wasting its effect, but I can still do it. Additionally, in the card text for pendulum storm, there's a comma rather than a colon so it would seem possible that it's there just to establish the sequence in which the effects must resolve, explaining the need for the word "then". there's also no inclusion of words like "and if you do..." or anything similar but there is the inclusion of the phrase "as possible;" so, this leads me to believe that the first effect of Pendulum Storm can still resolve without there being any viable targets allowing you to still use the card to destroy a back row card even if there were no cards occupying the pendulum zone upon activation. Would that assumption be correct? if not, can you include some card examples that help explain it? I originally thought it would be more like Ice Hand or Fire Hand, but those cards specifically designate targets and don't include language that allows for failure; this one says "as many... as possible" meaning it should be able to fail to destroy any cards and still move on to the next effect in the sequence. the question for clarification purposes, I guess, is, since it does not target, nor does it list activation requirements, is there any reason why I wouldn't be able to use this card as a non-quickplay version of MST?

01:02, January 16, 2016 (UTC)CM005