Special Summon-only monster
Special Summon-only monsters, informally known as Semi-Nomi monsters, is a category of Special Summon Monsters with printed Special Summoning procedures, and can be Special Summoned by effects (from public knowledge locations) once they are properly Special Summoned.
They are distinguished from "Nomi" monsters, who also have printed Special Summoning procedures, but cannot be Special Summoned by effects even after they are properly Special Summoned.
Contents
List of Special Summon-only monsters
Card text
Special Summon-only monsters can be identified by the card text "Cannot be Normal Summoned/Set. Must first be Special Summoned..." (or an older variant).[1] 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/Link Summoned, they replace "Special Summoned" with "Ritual/Fusion/Synchro/Xyz/Link Summoned".
Text
| Original | First erratum | Second erratum |
|---|---|---|
| Cannot be Normal Summoned |
Cannot be Normal Summoned/Set. Must first be Special Summoned [...] | |
Fusion Summon Fusion Monster
| Original | First erratum |
|---|---|
| Must first be Fusion Summoned [...] | |
Contact Fusion Fusion Monster
| Original | First erratum |
|---|---|
| This |
This card can only be Special Summoned from your |
| Second erratum | Third erratum |
| Must first be Special Summoned (from your Extra Deck) [...] | |
References
- ↑ Taketa, Gregory (7 December 2009). "Special Summons – Spotting the Different Kinds". Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME STRATEGY SITE. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
