OCG Rulings[]
Mentions in Other Rulings[]
- Malefic: You cannot Special Summon a Synchro Monster if it was not properly Synchro Summoned previously, such as if it was removed from play directly from the Extra Deck. Thus, you cannot use an effect like "D.D.R. - Different Dimension Reincarnation" or "Return from the Different Dimension" to Special Summon a "Stardust Dragon" which was removed from play to Special Summon "Malefic Stardust Dragon". Also, "Blue-Eyes White Dragon" and "Red-Eyes Black Dragon" are Normal Summon monsters, so they may be Special Summoned even if they are removed from play directly from the Deck.[1]
Previously Official Rulings[]
 | These TCG rulings were issued by Upper Deck Entertainment and have since been deemed unofficial by Konami.[2] They were previously considered official and can still be correct, as long as they follow the official gameplay rules, or unless Konami has issued a ruling that says otherwise. References: [3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11] |
Mentions in Other Rulings
- Inferno Fire Blast: No copies of "Red-Eyes Black Dragon" can attack if you activate "Inferno Fire Blast".
- Inferno Fire Blast: If "Red-Eyes Black Dragon" attacked, you cannot activate "Inferno Fire Blast" during Main Phase 2, but if "Red-Eyes Black Dragon" did not attack, you can activate "Inferno Fire Blast" during Main Phase 2.
- Inferno Fire Blast: As long as a "Red-Eyes Black Dragon" is on the field when you activate "Inferno Fire Blast", "Inferno Fire Blast" still resolves normally even if "Red-Eyes Black Dragon" is no longer on the field when "Inferno Fire Blast" resolves.
- Inferno Fire Blast: If "Imperial Order" is chained to "Inferno Fire Blast", the effect of "Inferno Fire Blast" is negated but "Red-Eyes Black Dragon" cannot attack. However, if "Magic Jammer" negates the activation of "Inferno Fire Blast", your "Red-Eyes Black Dragon" can attack.
- Inferno Fire Blast: If you only have 1 "Red-Eyes Black Dragon" on the field, you can activate multiple copies of "Inferno Fire Blast" designating that same "Red-Eyes Black Dragon".
- Inferno Fire Blast: If "Red-Eyes Black Dragon" equipped with "Megamorph" is selected for "Inferno Fire Blast", you inflict 2400 damage to the opponent.
- Black Dragon's Chick: If you take control of your opponent's "Black Dragon's Chick", you can activate its effect. In this case, the "Black Dragon's Chick" is sent to your opponent's Graveyard, but you get to Special Summon "Red-Eyes Black Dragon" from your hand.
- The Dark - Hex-Sealed Fusion: To use the second effect of this monster, you must Tribute this monster plus the legal Fusion Material Monster(s) written on the Fusion Monster. For example, to Special Summon "Black Skull Dragon" you must Tribute "The Dark - Hex-Sealed Fusion" as well as either "Red-Eyes Black Dragon" or "Summoned Skull".
Out of Date
- Inferno Fire Blast: If you control "Red-Eyes Black Dragon" and activate "Inferno Fire Blast" to inflict damage, and then after that resolves you activate "Non-Spellcasting Area", "Red-Eyes Black Dragon" still cannot attack because "Non-Spellcasting Area" will not negate the condition.[Notes 1]
Notes[]
- ↑ The latest print of "Inferno Fire Blast" has Problem-Solving Card Text which indicates that the restriction on "Red-Eyes Black Dragon" attacking is a condition that does not affect "Red-Eyes Black Dragons", so it cannot be negated by "Non-Spellcasting Area".
References[]
- ↑ Konami FAQ: Can "D.D.R. - Different Dimension Reincarnation" Special Summon a "Stardust Dragon" which was removed from play to Summon "Malefic Stardust Dragon"?
- ↑ Konami Judge Program Forum: Individual Email Rulings VS Individual Card Rulings
- ↑ UDE FAQ: Individual Card Rulings [A-C]
- ↑ UDE FAQ: Individual Card Rulings [D-E]
- ↑ UDE FAQ: Individual Card Rulings [F-H]
- ↑ UDE FAQ: Individual Card Rulings [I-K]
- ↑ UDE FAQ: Individual Card Rulings [L-O]
- ↑ UDE FAQ: Individual Card Rulings [P-R]
- ↑ UDE FAQ: Individual Card Rulings [S-T]
- ↑ UDE FAQ: Individual Card Rulings [U-Z]
- ↑ UDE FAQ: SPECIFIC CARDS RULINGS