Monster effect

Monster effect
Japanese	モンスターの効（こう）果（か）
Japanese (ruby)	モンスターのこうか
Japanese (base text)	モンスターの効果
Japanese (romanized)	Monsutā no Kōka
English	monster effect
Other names French: effet de monstre German: Monstereffekt Italian: effetto de mostro Portuguese: efeito de monstro Spanish: efecto de monstruo

A monster effect is a card effect produced by a Monster Card. Under normal circumstances, only Effect Monsters can produce monster effects.

Types of monster effect

There are several distinct types of monster effect. All monster effects that start a Chain except Quick Effects are Spell Speed 1.

• Flip Effect: Activates when the monster is flipped face-up (even in the Damage Step). Can be either optional or compulsory.
• Ignition Effect: Optional effect that can be activated in any open game state during the Main Phase (some cards have Ignition Effects that can be activated during other Phases).
• Trigger Effect: Have a specific timing that must be met before they can be activated. Can be either optional or non-optional.
• Quick Effect: Spell Speed 2. May or may not have a specific timing. Can be either optional or non-optional.
• Continuous Effect: Does not start a Chain, and remains in effect as long as the monster is face-up on the field.
• Unclassified Effect: Other types of monster effects that do not start a Chain.