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[[File:BlackLusterSoldierEnvoyoftheBeginningMC2-EN-ScR-LE.jpg|thumb|200px|right|"[[Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning]]" is an example of a Special Summon-only monster.]]
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[[File:DarkSage-LCYW-EN-C-1E.png|thumb|200px|right|"[[Dark Sage]]", a Special Summon-only monster]]
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'''Special Summon-only monsters''' (often referred to as '''Semi-Nomi''' monsters) are monsters with the text "''Cannot be [[Normal Summon]]ed or [[Set]]. Must first be [[Special Summon]]ed...''" (before the [[Problem-Solving Card Text]] "''This card cannot be [[Normal Summon]]ed or [[Set]]. This card can only be [[Special Summon]]ed...''"). If a monster is a Special Summon '''only''' monster, then it means it must be Special Summoned by its listed effect before it can be Special Summoned by another effect. "[[Aqua Spirit]]", "[[Dark Armed Dragon]]" and "[[Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning]]" are all Special Summon only monsters.
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'''Special Summon-only monsters''', often referred to as '''Semi-Nomi''' monsters, are monsters with the card text "''Cannot be [[Normal Summon]]ed/[[Set]]. Must first be [[Special Summon]]ed...''" (or an older variant).<ref>{{citeweb|url=https://yugiohblog.konami.com/articles/?p=1099|title=Special Summons – Spotting the Different Kinds|last=Taketa|first=Gregory|publisher=Konami.com}}</ref> Modern Japanese cards indicate this by indicating "特殊召喚" next to the monster's [[Type]], akin to how [[Spirit monster|Spirit]], [[Tuner monster|Tuner]] and [[Union monster|Union]] subtypes are indicated.
   
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[[Ritual Monster|Ritual]], [[Fusion Monster|Fusion]], [[Synchro Monster|Synchro]], [[Xyz Monster|Xyz]], and [[Link Monster]]s that are Special Summon-only monsters do not include the text "''Cannot be Normal Summoned/Set.''" because it is unnecessary; if they can be Ritual/Fusion/Synchro/Xyz Summoned, they replace "''Special Summoned''" with "''Ritual/Fusion/Synchro/Xyz Summoned''".
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After a Special Summon only monster has been Special Summoned properly, it can be Special Summoned through other effects. This only lasts as long as the monster does not return to the [[hand]] or [[Main Deck|Deck]]. As long as the monster remains on the [[Playing Field|field]], in the [[Graveyard]], or [[removed from play]], you can Special Summon it again with other card effects.
  
   
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Some examples of Special Summon-only monsters include "[[Aqua Spirit]]", "[[XYZ-Dragon Cannon]]" and "[[Gem-Knight Ruby]]".
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:Example:
  
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:*A player removes from play three [[Fiend]]-[[type]] monsters to Special Summon "[[Dark Necrofear]]". If it is destroyed and sent to the Graveyard, it can be [[revive]]d with cards such as "[[Monster Reborn]]".
  
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:*If, afterwards, it is removed from play by "[[Dark Core]]", you can still Special Summon it with cards such as "[[Dimensional Inversion]]".
  
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:*If after all this, "Dark Necrofear" is returned to the Deck or hand (such as by "[[Phoenix Wing Wind Blast]]" or "[[Compulsory Evacuation Device]]"), then you must remove three Fiends to Special Summon "Dark Necrofear"'s again. You cannot Special Summon it from the hand or deck by other cards, such as "[[Monster Gate]]" or "[[Doom Shaman]]".
  
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:*If it is later removed from play or sent to the Graveyard (such as by "[[Graceful Charity]]"), it still cannot be Special Summoned.
  
   
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==Mechanics==
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Note that [[Fusion Monster|Fusion]], [[Ritual Monster|Ritual]], [[Synchro Monster|Synchro]], and [[Xyz Monster]]s are treated as Special Summon only monsters, unless stated otherwise. Also unless stated otherwise, Fusion Monsters are properly Special Summoned by a [[Fusion Summon]], Ritual Monsters are properly Special Summoned by a [[Ritual Summon]], Synchro Monsters are properly Special Summoned by a [[Synchro Summon]], and [[Xyz Monster]]s are properly Special Summoned by an [[Xyz Summon]].
  
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A Special Summon-only monster cannot be Special Summoned from the [[hand]], [[Main Deck]], [[Extra Deck]], or [[Spell & Trap Zone]], except by the specified method, unless the card effect [[Ignoring its Summoning conditions|ignores the Summoning conditions]].
   
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A Special Summon-only monster can be Special Summoned from the [[Graveyard]] or while [[banish]]ed as long as it was Special Summoned properly first. If the Summon of a Special Summon-only monster is [[negate]]d (such as by "[[Black Horn of Heaven]]") it is not considered to have been properly Special Summoned. If a Special Summon-only monster is in the Graveyard or banished and was not Special Summoned properly, it cannot be Special Summoned by any means other than the proper method, even by ignoring the Summoning conditions. This contrasts to "[[Nomi]]" monsters, which can only be Summoned by their own effect, even after they have been properly Special Summoned.
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There is also a sub-type of monsters called "[[Nomi]]".
  
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After being properly Special Summoned, as long as that Monster Card remains on the field (even if [[face-down]]), in the Graveyard, or banished, it is considered properly Special Summoned.
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==Example==
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A player [[banish]]es three [[Fiend]]-[[Type]] monsters from the Graveyard to Special Summon "[[Dark Necrofear]]".
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*If "Dark Necrofear" is [[Send|sent]] to the Graveyard, such as by being destroyed by "[[Raigeki Break]]", it can be Special Summoned from the Graveyard with a card like "[[Monster Reborn]]".
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*If "Dark Necrofear" is banished, such as by "[[Dark Core]]", it can be Special Summoned while banished with a card like "[[Dimensional Inversion]]".
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However, if it is moved to other locations, it cannot be Special Summoned except by the specified method.
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*If "Dark Necrofear" is [[return]]ed to the [[hand]] or [[Main Deck|Deck]], such as by "[[Compulsory Evacuation Device]]" or "[[Phoenix Wing Wind Blast]]", it cannot be Special Summoned by any way other than the proper way (except by a card or effect that [[Ignoring its Summoning conditions|ignores its Summoning conditions]], like "[[A Wild Monster Appears!]]").
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**Even if it is later sent to the Graveyard or banished, such as by "[[Graceful Charity]]" or "[[Allure of Darkness]]", it cannot be Special Summoned because it was not properly Special Summoned.
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==Text==
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{{Errata table
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| lore0 = <del>This card</del> '''cannot''' be Normal Summoned or Set. <del>This card can only</del> be Special Summoned [...]
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| image0 = RedEyesBlackMetalDragon-FMR-NA-PScR-UE.png
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| cap0 = [[Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories promotional cards]]
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| lore1 = '''Cannot''' be Normal Summoned<del> or </del>Set. <ins>Must first</ins> be Special Summoned [...]
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| image1 = SuperCrashbug-GENF-EN-SR-1E.jpg
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| cap1 = [[Problem-Solving Card Text]]<br />[[Generation Force]]
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| lore2 = Cannot be Normal Summoned<ins>/</ins>Set. Must first be Special Summoned [...]
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| image2 = DarkSage-LCYW-EN-C-1E.png
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| cap2 = [[Problem-Solving Card Text]]<br />[[Legendary Collection 3: Yugi's World]]
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}}
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===Fusion Summon Fusion Monster===
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{{Errata table
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| lore0 = <del>This monster can only</del> be <del>Special</del> Summoned <del>by Fusion Summon (from the Extra Deck)</del>.
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| image0 = DragonKnightDracoEquiste-DREV-EN-UR-1E.jpg
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| cap0 = [[Duelist Revolution]]<!--2010-08-17-->
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| lore1 = <ins>Must first</ins> be <ins>Fusion</ins> Summoned [...]
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| image1 = GemKnightRuby-HA05-EN-ScR-1E.png
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| cap1 = [[Problem-Solving Card Text]]<br />[[Hidden Arsenal 5: Steelswarm Invasion]]<!--2011-12-01-->
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}}
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===Contact Fusion Fusion Monster===
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{{Errata table
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| lore0 = This <del>monster</del> can only be Special Summoned [...]
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| image0 = XYZDragonCannon-MFC-NA-UR-1E.jpg
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| cap0 = [[Magician's Force]]<!--2003-10-10-->
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| lore1 = This <ins>card</ins> can only be Special Summoned <ins>from your <del>Fusion</del> Deck</ins> [...]
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| image1 = VWXYZDragonCatapultCannon-EEN-EN-SR-1E.jpg
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| cap1 = [[Elemental Energy]]<!--2005-11-16-->
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| lore2 = <del>This card can only</del> be Special Summoned from your <ins>Extra</ins> Deck [...]
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| image2 = GladiatorBeastHeraklinos-TDGS-EN-SR-LE.png
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| cap2 = [[The Duelist Genesis: Special Edition]]<!--2008-10-07-->
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| lore3 = <ins>Must first</ins> be Special Summoned <ins>(</ins>from your Extra Deck<ins>)</ins> [...]
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| image3 = ArmityletheChaosPhantom-LCGX-EN-UR-1E.png
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| cap3 = [[Problem-Solving Card Text]]<br />[[Legendary Collection 2: The Duel Academy Years Mega Pack]]<!--2011-10-04-->
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}}
   
 
==See also==
  
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*[[List of Special Summon-only monsters]]
  
*[[List of Special Summon-only monsters]]
 
*[[Special Summon Monster]]
  
*[[Special Summon Monster]]
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{{Gameplay}}
  
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Revision as of 13:55, 1 June 2019

DarkSage-LCYW-EN-C-1E

"Dark Sage", a Special Summon-only monster

Special Summon-only monsters, often referred to as Semi-Nomi monsters, are monsters with the card text "Cannot be Normal Summoned/Set. Must first be Special Summoned..." (or an older variant).[1] Modern Japanese cards indicate this by indicating "特殊召喚" next to the monster's Type, akin to how Spirit, Tuner and Union subtypes are indicated.

Ritual, Fusion, Synchro, Xyz, and Link Monsters that are Special Summon-only monsters do not include the text "Cannot be Normal Summoned/Set." because it is unnecessary; if they can be Ritual/Fusion/Synchro/Xyz Summoned, they replace "Special Summoned" with "Ritual/Fusion/Synchro/Xyz Summoned".

Some examples of Special Summon-only monsters include "Aqua Spirit", "XYZ-Dragon Cannon" and "Gem-Knight Ruby".

Mechanics

A Special Summon-only monster cannot be Special Summoned from the hand, Main Deck, Extra Deck, or Spell & Trap Zone, except by the specified method, unless the card effect ignores the Summoning conditions.

A Special Summon-only monster can be Special Summoned from the Graveyard or while banished as long as it was Special Summoned properly first. If the Summon of a Special Summon-only monster is negated (such as by "Black Horn of Heaven") it is not considered to have been properly Special Summoned. If a Special Summon-only monster is in the Graveyard or banished and was not Special Summoned properly, it cannot be Special Summoned by any means other than the proper method, even by ignoring the Summoning conditions. This contrasts to "Nomi" monsters, which can only be Summoned by their own effect, even after they have been properly Special Summoned.

After being properly Special Summoned, as long as that Monster Card remains on the field (even if face-down), in the Graveyard, or banished, it is considered properly Special Summoned.

Example

A player banishes three Fiend-Type monsters from the Graveyard to Special Summon "Dark Necrofear".

  • If "Dark Necrofear" is sent to the Graveyard, such as by being destroyed by "Raigeki Break", it can be Special Summoned from the Graveyard with a card like "Monster Reborn".
  • If "Dark Necrofear" is banished, such as by "Dark Core", it can be Special Summoned while banished with a card like "Dimensional Inversion".

However, if it is moved to other locations, it cannot be Special Summoned except by the specified method.

Text

Original First erratum Second erratum
This card cannot be Normal Summoned or Set. This card can only be Special Summoned [...] Cannot be Normal Summoned or Set. Must first be Special Summoned [...] Cannot be Normal Summoned/Set. Must first be Special Summoned [...]
RedEyesBlackMetalDragon-FMR-NA-PScR-UE

Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories promotional cards
SuperCrashbug-GENF-EN-SR-1E

Problem-Solving Card Text
Generation Force
DarkSage-LCYW-EN-C-1E

Problem-Solving Card Text
Legendary Collection 3: Yugi's World

Fusion Summon Fusion Monster

Original First erratum
This monster can only be Special Summoned by Fusion Summon (from the Extra Deck). Must first be Fusion Summoned [...]
DragonKnightDracoEquiste-DREV-EN-UR-1E

Duelist Revolution
GemKnightRuby-HA05-EN-ScR-1E

Problem-Solving Card Text
Hidden Arsenal 5: Steelswarm Invasion

Contact Fusion Fusion Monster

Original First erratum
This monster can only be Special Summoned [...] This card can only be Special Summoned from your Fusion Deck [...]
XYZDragonCannon-MFC-NA-UR-1E

Magician's Force
VWXYZDragonCatapultCannon-EEN-EN-SR-1E

Elemental Energy
Second erratum Third erratum
This card can only be Special Summoned from your Extra Deck [...] Must first be Special Summoned (from your Extra Deck) [...]
GladiatorBeastHeraklinos-TDGS-EN-SR-LE

The Duelist Genesis: Special Edition
File:ArmityletheChaosPhantom-LCGX-EN-UR-1E.png

Problem-Solving Card Text
Legendary Collection 2: The Duel Academy Years Mega Pack

See also

References

  1. ↑ Taketa, Gregory. "Special Summons – Spotting the Different Kinds". Konami.com. https://yugiohblog.konami.com/articles/?p=1099.
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