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{{Double image||Tragoedia-JUMP-EN-UR-LE.png|150|Tragoedia-BP01-EN-SFR-1E.png|150|"[[Tragoedia]]" is an example of a card already [[reprint]]ed with Problem-Solving Card Text. Left is the pre-PSCT ''[[Shonen Jump Vol. 7, Issue 9 promotional card|Shonen Jump Vol. 7, Issue 9]]'' print. Right is the PSCT ''[[Battle Pack: Epic Dawn]]'' reprint.}} | {{Double image||Tragoedia-JUMP-EN-UR-LE.png|150|Tragoedia-BP01-EN-SFR-1E.png|150|"[[Tragoedia]]" is an example of a card already [[reprint]]ed with Problem-Solving Card Text. Left is the pre-PSCT ''[[Shonen Jump Vol. 7, Issue 9 promotional card|Shonen Jump Vol. 7, Issue 9]]'' print. Right is the PSCT ''[[Battle Pack: Epic Dawn]]'' reprint.}} | ||
− | '''Problem-Solving Card Text''' (often abbreviated '''PSCT''') is a method of writing [[card text]] used for prints released from July 8, 2011 onward. The purpose of Problem-Solving Card Text is to | + | '''Problem-Solving Card Text''' (often abbreviated '''PSCT''') is a method of writing [[card text]] used for prints released from July 8, 2011 onward. The purpose of Problem-Solving Card Text is to simplify card effects to the point that most situations can be resolved simply by applying logic.<ref name="part1">{{cite web|url=https://yugiohblog.konami.com/articles/?p=2906|title=Problem-Solving Card Text, Part 1: Reading the Card's of Tomorrow|last=Tewart|first=Kevin|authorlink=Kevin Tewart|publisher=[[Konami]]|date=May 20, 2011|accessdate=July 28, 2011}}</ref> |
It was announced by [[Kevin Tewart]] through a series of blog posts to [[Konami]]'s ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]] [[TCG]]'' Strategy Site.<ref name="part1" /><ref name="how-to-read-your-cards">{{cite web|url=https://yugiohblog.konami.com/articles/?tag=how-to-read-your-cards|title=Tag - How to read your cards|publisher=[[Konami]]|accessdate=July 28, 2011}}</ref> It was introduced to [[Booster Pack]]s with the release of ''[[Generation Force]]''<ref name="GENF">{{cite web|url=http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/products/bp-genf.html|title=Product Info - Generation Force|publisher=Yugioh-Card.com|accessdate=July 28, 2011}}</ref> and [[Starter Deck]]s with the release of ''[[Starter Deck: Dawn of the Xyz]]''. Reissues of older products, such as ''[[Duelist Pack: Kaiba]]'' from the [[Silver Dragon Value Box]], often use Problem-Solving Card Text. | It was announced by [[Kevin Tewart]] through a series of blog posts to [[Konami]]'s ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]] [[TCG]]'' Strategy Site.<ref name="part1" /><ref name="how-to-read-your-cards">{{cite web|url=https://yugiohblog.konami.com/articles/?tag=how-to-read-your-cards|title=Tag - How to read your cards|publisher=[[Konami]]|accessdate=July 28, 2011}}</ref> It was introduced to [[Booster Pack]]s with the release of ''[[Generation Force]]''<ref name="GENF">{{cite web|url=http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/products/bp-genf.html|title=Product Info - Generation Force|publisher=Yugioh-Card.com|accessdate=July 28, 2011}}</ref> and [[Starter Deck]]s with the release of ''[[Starter Deck: Dawn of the Xyz]]''. Reissues of older products, such as ''[[Duelist Pack: Kaiba]]'' from the [[Silver Dragon Value Box]], often use Problem-Solving Card Text. | ||
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** The activation of a [[Spell Card|Spell]] or [[Trap Card]] always makes a Chain Link, but its effect that [[resolve]]s with the card itself (if any) does not necessarily use a colon or semicolon.<ref name="part3" /> This effect is usually the first effect listed in the card's text. | ** The activation of a [[Spell Card|Spell]] or [[Trap Card]] always makes a Chain Link, but its effect that [[resolve]]s with the card itself (if any) does not necessarily use a colon or semicolon.<ref name="part3" /> This effect is usually the first effect listed in the card's text. | ||
− | * Text before the '''colon''' " ''':''' " describes [[Activation requirement|activation conditions]] (limits on ''when'' or ''how often'' a card or effect can be activated). | + | * Text before the '''colon''' " ''':''' " describes [[Activation requirement|activation conditions]] (limits on ''when'' or ''how often'' a card or effect can be activated).<ref name="Rulebook 9.1 p48-49">{{cite book |last=Konami |title=Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game - Official Rulebook Version 9.1 |url=http://yugioh.wikia.com/wiki/File:Rulebook_v9.1.pdf |pages=48-49}}</ref><ref name="part3" /> These conditions only need to be met when the card is activated.<ref name="part4">{{cite web|url=https://yugiohblog.konami.com/articles/?p=2962|title=Problem-Solving Card Text, Part 4: The Clues on Your Cards|last=Tewart|first=Kevin|authorlink=Kevin Tewart|publisher=[[Konami]]|date=June 1, 2011|accessdate=September 13, 2011}}</ref> |
** Conditions other than target requirements that have to be met during both activation and resolution are specifically noted in a separate sentence after the effect sentence (e.g. "[[Zombie Master]]", "[[Treeborn Frog]]").<ref name="part4"/> | ** Conditions other than target requirements that have to be met during both activation and resolution are specifically noted in a separate sentence after the effect sentence (e.g. "[[Zombie Master]]", "[[Treeborn Frog]]").<ref name="part4"/> | ||
− | * Text before the '''semicolon''' " ''';''' " (but after the colon, if any) describes anything that happens when that card or effect is activated (such as ''[[cost]]s'' and ''[[target]]ing'').<ref name=" | + | * Text before the '''semicolon''' " ''';''' " (but after the colon, if any) describes anything that happens when that card or effect is activated (such as ''[[cost]]s'' and ''[[target]]ing'').<ref name="Rulebook 9.1 p48-49"/><ref name="part3" /> |
* Built-In [[Special Summon]]s (other than [[Synchro Summon|Synchro]], [[Xyz Summon|Xyz]], [[Pendulum Summon|Pendulum]], or [[Link Summon|Link]]) are denoted by '''parentheses''' " '''()''' " stating the location from which the monster can be Special Summoned.<ref name="part5">{{cite web|url=https://yugiohblog.konami.com/articles/?p=3111|title=Problem-Solving Card Text, Part 5: Special Summons|last=Tewart|first=Kevin|authorlink=Kevin Tewart|publisher=[[Konami]]|date=July 27, 2011|accessdate=July 28, 2011}}</ref> | * Built-In [[Special Summon]]s (other than [[Synchro Summon|Synchro]], [[Xyz Summon|Xyz]], [[Pendulum Summon|Pendulum]], or [[Link Summon|Link]]) are denoted by '''parentheses''' " '''()''' " stating the location from which the monster can be Special Summoned.<ref name="part5">{{cite web|url=https://yugiohblog.konami.com/articles/?p=3111|title=Problem-Solving Card Text, Part 5: Special Summons|last=Tewart|first=Kevin|authorlink=Kevin Tewart|publisher=[[Konami]]|date=July 27, 2011|accessdate=July 28, 2011}}</ref> | ||
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** "It" and "they/them" indicate that the targets do not need to meet the target requirements at resolution, only when targeted. | ** "It" and "they/them" indicate that the targets do not need to meet the target requirements at resolution, only when targeted. | ||
− | * Cards that state "You can only '''activate''' this card once per turn/Duel" can be [[activate]]d again in the same [[turn]]/[[Duel]] if | + | * Cards and effects that state "You can only '''activate''' this card/effect once per turn/Duel" can be [[activate]]d again in the same [[turn]]/[[Duel]] if the activation is [[negate]]d. |
− | **'''For example:''' "[[Silver's Cry]]" | + | **'''For example:''' "[[Silver's Cry]]", which can only be activated once per turn, and "[[The Seal of Orichalcos]]", which can only be activated once per Duel, can be activated again during the same turn or Duel if another copy had its ''activation'' negated by a card such as "[[Magic Jammer]]", but not if these card are negated by the effect of "[[Number 38: Hope Harbinger Dragon Titanic Galaxy]]" that doesn't negate a card's activation but only its effects before removing it from the field. |
− | * | + | *Cards and effects that state "You can only '''use''' this card/effect once per turn/Duel" cannot be activated again in the same turn/Duel, even if their activation is negated.<ref>[https://tcg.konami-europe.net/judgeforum/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t]</ref> |
**'''For example:''' "[[Souleating Oviraptor]]" can only use each of its effects once per ''turn'', while "[[Dotscaper]]" can only use each of its effects once per Duel, even if these monsters' effects are negated by a card such as "[[Solemn Strike]]". | **'''For example:''' "[[Souleating Oviraptor]]" can only use each of its effects once per ''turn'', while "[[Dotscaper]]" can only use each of its effects once per Duel, even if these monsters' effects are negated by a card such as "[[Solemn Strike]]". | ||
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====Conjunctives==== | ====Conjunctives==== | ||
{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin: 1em 0 1em 1em" | {| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin: 1em 0 1em 1em" | ||
− | ! rowspan="2" scope="col" | | + | ! rowspan="2" scope="col" | Resolved… |
! colspan="3" scope="col" | A or B required? | ! colspan="3" scope="col" | A or B required? | ||
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− | The conjunctives "'''and'''", "'''and if you do'''", "'''also'''", and "'''then'''" have specific meanings | + | The conjunctives "'''and'''", "'''and if you do'''", "'''also'''", "'''also, after that'''" and "'''then'''" have specific meanings.<ref name="part7">{{cite web|url=https://yugiohblog.konami.com/articles/?p=4514|title=Problem-Solving Card Text, Part 7: 2012 Update – Conjunction Functions|last=Tewart|first=Kevin|authorlink=Kevin Tewart|publisher=[[Konami]]|date=December 12, 2012}}</ref> |
* In "''Do A''', then''' do B''", B happens after A. These things happen in sequence, not simultaneously. A is required for B, but NOT vice-versa: if A does not happen, then stop; even if B cannot happen, you still do A.<ref name="part7" /> | * In "''Do A''', then''' do B''", B happens after A. These things happen in sequence, not simultaneously. A is required for B, but NOT vice-versa: if A does not happen, then stop; even if B cannot happen, you still do A.<ref name="part7" /> | ||
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* In "''Do A''', and if you do,''' do B''", both A and B happen simultaneously. A is required for B, but NOT vice-versa: if A does not happen, then stop; even if B cannot happen, you still do A.<ref name="part7" /> | * In "''Do A''', and if you do,''' do B''", both A and B happen simultaneously. A is required for B, but NOT vice-versa: if A does not happen, then stop; even if B cannot happen, you still do A.<ref name="part7" /> | ||
* In "''Do A''', also''' do B''", both A and B happen simultaneously. Neither is required for the other to occur.<ref name="part7" /> | * In "''Do A''', also''' do B''", both A and B happen simultaneously. Neither is required for the other to occur.<ref name="part7" /> | ||
− | * In "''Do A''', also, after that,''' do B''", B happens after A. These things happen in sequence, not simultaneously. Neither is required for the other to occur. | + | * In "''Do A''', also, after that,''' do B''", B happens after A. These things happen in sequence, not simultaneously. Neither is required for the other to occur. |
For prints released prior to May 2012, while "and" does indicate simultaneity, it gives no indication of dependency. However, "then" indicates both sequentiality and dependency for all prints with Problem-Solving Card Text.<ref name="part4" /> | For prints released prior to May 2012, while "and" does indicate simultaneity, it gives no indication of dependency. However, "then" indicates both sequentiality and dependency for all prints with Problem-Solving Card Text.<ref name="part4" /> | ||
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==Changes== | ==Changes== | ||
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* "and if you do" (introduced in ''[[Premium Collection Tin]]'') | * "and if you do" (introduced in ''[[Premium Collection Tin]]'') | ||
* "also, after that" (introduced in ''[[Premium Gold]]'') | * "also, after that" (introduced in ''[[Premium Gold]]'') | ||
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* "[[possess]]ion" (introduced in ''[[Return of the Duelist]]'') | * "[[possess]]ion" (introduced in ''[[Return of the Duelist]]'') | ||
* "(min. […])" | * "(min. […])" | ||
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* "(This card is always treated as a/an […] card.)" (introduced in ''[[Battle Pack 2: War of the Giants]]'') | * "(This card is always treated as a/an […] card.)" (introduced in ''[[Battle Pack 2: War of the Giants]]'') | ||
* "(This card is not treated as a/an […] card.)" (introduced on the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game - Card Database with the release of ''[[Destiny Soldiers]]'') | * "(This card is not treated as a/an […] card.)" (introduced on the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game - Card Database with the release of ''[[Destiny Soldiers]]'') | ||
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* "(This Special Summon is treated as a Fusion Summon.)" (starting in ''[[Cyber Dragon Revolution Structure Deck]]'')<ref name="fusion-excavate">{{cite web|url=https://yugiohblog.konami.com/articles/?p=5771|title=New Rulebook Online & Guide to Changes|last=Tewart|first=Kevin|authorlink=Kevin Tewart|publisher=[[Konami]]|date=December 13, 2013|accessdate=December 21, 2013}}</ref> | * "(This Special Summon is treated as a Fusion Summon.)" (starting in ''[[Cyber Dragon Revolution Structure Deck]]'')<ref name="fusion-excavate">{{cite web|url=https://yugiohblog.konami.com/articles/?p=5771|title=New Rulebook Online & Guide to Changes|last=Tewart|first=Kevin|authorlink=Kevin Tewart|publisher=[[Konami]]|date=December 13, 2013|accessdate=December 21, 2013}}</ref> | ||
* "-Type" (starting in ''[[Maximum Crisis: Special Edition]]''). | * "-Type" (starting in ''[[Maximum Crisis: Special Edition]]''). | ||
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* "selected as an attack target" → "targeted for an attack"<ref name="part2" /> | * "selected as an attack target" → "targeted for an attack"<ref name="part2" /> | ||
* "attack once again"/"attack twice" → "make a second attack" | * "attack once again"/"attack twice" → "make a second attack" | ||
− | ** "make 3 attacks" → "make a second and third attack | + | ** "make 3 attacks" → "make a second and third attack" (changed in ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! The Dark Side of Dimensions Movie Pack]]'') |
− | * "still treated as a Trap Card" → "also still a Trap Card" | + | * "still treated as a Trap Card" → "also still a Trap Card" |
* "[[Flip effect|Flip Effects]] are not activated at this time" → "(Flip Effects are not activated at this time)" → "(Flip Effects are not activated)" → "([[Flip monster]]s' effects are not activated)" → "(Flip monsters' effects are not activated at this time)" (changed in ''[[Battle Pack: Epic Dawn]]'', then again in ''[[Battle Pack 3: Monster League]]'', then again in ''[[Astral Pack Six]]'') | * "[[Flip effect|Flip Effects]] are not activated at this time" → "(Flip Effects are not activated at this time)" → "(Flip Effects are not activated)" → "([[Flip monster]]s' effects are not activated)" → "(Flip monsters' effects are not activated at this time)" (changed in ''[[Battle Pack: Epic Dawn]]'', then again in ''[[Battle Pack 3: Monster League]]'', then again in ''[[Astral Pack Six]]'') | ||
* "This card's name is treated as […] while […]" → "While this card is […], its name is treated as […]" → "This card's name becomes […] while […]" (changed in ''[[Legendary Collection 2: The Duel Academy Years Mega Pack]]'') | * "This card's name is treated as […] while […]" → "While this card is […], its name is treated as […]" → "This card's name becomes […] while […]" (changed in ''[[Legendary Collection 2: The Duel Academy Years Mega Pack]]'') | ||
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* "Cannot be used as an [[Xyz Material]] for an [[Xyz Summon]]." → "Cannot be used as material for an Xyz Summon." (introduced on the [[Weekly Shonen Jump July 2017 membership promotional card|''Weekly Shonen Jump'' July 2017 membership promotional card]]) | * "Cannot be used as an [[Xyz Material]] for an [[Xyz Summon]]." → "Cannot be used as material for an Xyz Summon." (introduced on the [[Weekly Shonen Jump July 2017 membership promotional card|''Weekly Shonen Jump'' July 2017 membership promotional card]]) | ||
* "[[detach]] 1 Xyz Material from […]" → "detach 1 material from […]" (introduced on the [[Weekly Shonen Jump July 2017 membership promotional card|''Weekly Shonen Jump'' July 2017 membership promotional card]]) | * "[[detach]] 1 Xyz Material from […]" → "detach 1 material from […]" (introduced on the [[Weekly Shonen Jump July 2017 membership promotional card|''Weekly Shonen Jump'' July 2017 membership promotional card]]) | ||
− | * "If your opponent [[control]]s a monster and you control no monsters" → "If only your opponent controls a monster" (introduced | + | * "If your opponent [[control]]s a monster and you control no monsters" → "If only your opponent controls a monster" (introduced on the ''[[Starter Deck: Link Strike]]'') |
* "[…] This effect can only be used once while this card is [[face-up]] on the [[field]]." → "Once while face-up on the field: […]" (introduced in ''[[Code of the Duelist]]'') | * "[…] This effect can only be used once while this card is [[face-up]] on the [[field]]." → "Once while face-up on the field: […]" (introduced in ''[[Code of the Duelist]]'') | ||
* "This card gains […] ATK/DEF" → "Gains […] ATK/DEF" | * "This card gains […] ATK/DEF" → "Gains […] ATK/DEF" | ||
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=== Names === | === Names === | ||
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* The phrase "in the [[Graveyard|GY]]" (previously "in the Graveyard") indicates that the properties of the card must be checked in the GY (e.g. "[[Armory Arm]]"). As such, if the card is not in the GY at that time, there is no longer a reference point and the effect disappears. | * The phrase "in the [[Graveyard|GY]]" (previously "in the Graveyard") indicates that the properties of the card must be checked in the GY (e.g. "[[Armory Arm]]"). As such, if the card is not in the GY at that time, there is no longer a reference point and the effect disappears. | ||
* Cards that can be activated in response to the activation of either a card or a card effect include "when a card or effect is activated" in their timing (e.g. "[[Stardust Dragon]]"). | * Cards that can be activated in response to the activation of either a card or a card effect include "when a card or effect is activated" in their timing (e.g. "[[Stardust Dragon]]"). | ||
− | * Effects that prevent monsters from being attacked but cannot prevent the opponent from [[ | + | * Effects that prevent monsters from being attacked but cannot prevent the opponent from [[Direct attack|attacking directly]] specifically note this (e.g. "[[The Legendary Fisherman]]"). However, not all cards that prevent monsters from being attacked allow the opponent to attack directly (e.g. "[[Command Knight]]"). |
* Effects that prevent Summoning but still allow [[Set]]ting note this (e.g. "[[Stray Lambs]]"). | * Effects that prevent Summoning but still allow [[Set]]ting note this (e.g. "[[Stray Lambs]]"). | ||
* [[Flip monster]]s which have effects other than a [[Flip effect]] have a line break between the end of the Flip Effect and the start of the other effect(s) (e.g. "[[Night Assailant]]"). | * [[Flip monster]]s which have effects other than a [[Flip effect]] have a line break between the end of the Flip Effect and the start of the other effect(s) (e.g. "[[Night Assailant]]"). | ||
* There is now usually a line break before bullet points (e.g. "[[Wind-Up Shark]]"). | * There is now usually a line break before bullet points (e.g. "[[Wind-Up Shark]]"). | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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* [https://yugiohblog.konami.com/articles/?p=4514 Problem-Solving Card Text, Part 7: 2012 Update – Conjunction Functions] | * [https://yugiohblog.konami.com/articles/?p=4514 Problem-Solving Card Text, Part 7: 2012 Update – Conjunction Functions] | ||
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