Card Rulings:Simorgh of Darkness
OCG Rulings
- This card's effect that Special Summons it is a Trigger Effect that activates in the hand or GY. (It does not target.)[1]
- This card's effect that also treats it as a WIND monster is a Continuous Effect.[1]
- This card's effect that negates the activation of a Spell/Trap Card or its effect is a Quick Effect. (Tributing 1 WIND Winged Beast monster in your Monster Zone is the cost to activate this effect.)[1]
- This effect does not target. It is activated by chaining directly to your own or your opponent's Spell/Trap Card or Spell/Trap effect. (It can be activated during the Damage Step.)[1]
Q&A Rulings
- Q: I Tribute Summon a "Simorgh, Lord of the Storm" by Tributing a face-up "Simorgh of Darkness" and "Simorgh, Bird of Beginning" in my Monster Zone. At this time, can I activate the effect of that "Simorgh of Darkness" that Special Summons it?
- A: In this scenario, if "Simorgh of Darkness" is Tributed for the Tribute Summon of a DARK or WIND monster, you can activate its effect that Special Summons it from the GY.[2][3]
