User:SnorlaxMonster/Wrong PSCT
This is a list of cards that have PSCT that functionally contradicts their OCG text or rulings.
Cards that have had rulings changed (such as "Vampire's Curse") or functional errata (such as "Chaos Emperor Dragon - Envoy of the End") in the OCG since the latest TCG print are not included, because they were correct at the time. Likewise, cards that use "and" in place of "and if you do" or "also" because they were printed when PSCT was being introduced are not listed, since at the time conjunctives did not formally have specific meanings (you can instead find those here). Also, TCG cards that should specify "(except during the Damage Step)" but do not (such as "Attack the Moon!") are not listed.
Cards that previously had incorrect PSCT but have since been corrected (such as "Kasha") are not listed here. Cards that have incorrect non-Problem-Solving Card Text (such as "Raimei") are also not listed here.
List[edit]
| Card | Difference | Date | Latest TCG set |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Hero Emerges | In the TCG, its text implies that the opponent still chooses a card even if the player cannot Special Summon; in the OCG, the opponent does not choose a card in this case. | 2014-07-10 | YS14 |
| Amorphactor Pain, the Imagination Dracoverlord | In the TCG, its text implies that the effect to skip the opponent's next Main Phase 1 is a Trigger Effect; in the OCG, it is an Unclassified Effect. | 2016-05-05 | SHVI |
| Anarchist Monk Ranshin | In the TCG, its text states that its effect is only activated when sent to the Graveyard by an opponent's card by battle or card effect (or when destroyed by an opponent's card, but that does not cover any additional cases); in the OCG, it is also activated when sent to the Graveyard as a cost for an opponent's card. | 2013-06-28 | BP02 |
| Backs to the Wall | In the TCG, its text implies that this card can Special Summon monsters with the same name as a card that is already on the field, as long as it is not a monster that the player controls; in the OCG, it cannot. | 2017-11-16 | SPWA |
| Beast Soul Swap | In the TCG, its text implies that returning the target to the hand is done at the same time as Special Summoning; in the OCG, returning it occurs strictly before Special Summoning. | 2013-07-01 | DL16 |
| Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning | In the TCG, its text states that the effect to make a second attack is activated after damage calculation; in the OCG, it is activated at the end of the Damage Step. | 2017-03-30 | DUSA |
| Buster Gundil the Cubic Behemoth | In the TCG, its text states that its effect can only be activated when sent to the Graveyard by an opponent's card by battle or card effect; in the OCG, it can also be activated when sent to the Graveyard as a cost for an opponent's card. | 2017-01-12 | MVP1 |
| Card of Sanctity | In the TCG, its text states that 1 card must be banished from both the hand and the Graveyard; in the OCG, only one card from either needs to be banished. | 2015-11-12 | YGLD |
| Chirubimé, Princess of Autumn Leaves | In the TCG, its text states that its effect can only be activated when sent to the Graveyard by an opponent's card by battle or card effect; in the OCG, it can also be activated when sent to the Graveyard as a cost for an opponent's card. | 2014-08-28 | MP14 |
| Dark Sage | In the TCG, its text to Special Summon itself is that of a Summoning procedure; in the OCG, it is a Trigger Effect. | 2012-09-29 | LCYW |
| Double Trap Hole | In the TCG, its text implies that its activation cannot miss the timing; in the OCG, it can. | 2015-01-15 | SECE |
| Dragonecro Nethersoul Dragon | In the TCG, its text states that its Trigger Effect will not activate even if the monster it battles does not have a Level; in the OCG, it will activate but not Special Summon a Token. | 2014-03-28 | PGLD |
| Dynatherium | In the TCG, its text states that its Trigger Effect targets; in the OCG, it does not target. | 2014-03-28 | PGLD |
| Evilswarm Coppelia | In the TCG, its text implies the effect is optional and it states that it only activates when it leaves the field due to an opponent's card by battle or card effect; in the OCG, this card's effect is mandatory and can also activate when it leaves to field due to being used as a cost for an opponent's card. | 2014-03-28 | PGLD |
| Felgrand Dragon | In the TCG, its text states that its effect will activate if Special Summoned from other locations other than the Graveyard (which would require ignoring the Summoning conditions); in the OCG, its effect only activates when it is Special Summoned from the Graveyard. | 2016-07-07 | SR02 |
| Flower Cardian Pine with Crane | In the TCG, its text implies that its effect to draw a card is mandatory; in the OCG, it is optional. | 2016-08-18 | DRL3 |
| Fusion Tag | In the TCG, its text states that its effect can only be applied when used as a Fusion Material for a Fusion Summon; in the OCG, it can be applied for any Summon that uses it as Fusion Material. | 2017-08-24 | MP17 |
| Gallis the Star Beast | In the TCG, its text implies that if the card that would be sent from the Deck to the Graveyard is banished instead, the rest of the effect is not applied; in the OCG, it is applied regardless. | 2012-02-17 | RYMP |
| Gandora-X the Dragon of Demolition | In the TCG, its text states that its effect that activates when it is Summoned inflicts damage equal to the highest original ATK on the field among the destroyed monsters; in the OCG, the damage inflicted is equal to the highest ATK on the field among the destroyed monsters. | 2016-07-21 | MVP1 |
| Gladiator Beast Lanista | In the TCG, its text states that its effect can Special Summon a "Gladiator Beast" monster, except "Gladiator Beast Lanista"; in the OCG, its effect can Special Summon a "Gladiator Beast" monster, except a monster that has the same name as this card on the field. | 2012-02-17 | RYMP |
| Hand Destruction | In the TCG, its text implies that a player sends the cards to the Graveyard (and subsequently draws) even if their opponent cannot, and also that a player cannot draw if the cards they sent to the Graveyard are banished instead; in the OCG, neither is the case. | 2018-04-19 | SR06 |
| Indiora Doom Volt the Cubic Emperor | In the TCG, its text states that its effect can only be activated when sent to the Graveyard by an opponent's card by battle or card effect; in the OCG, it can also be activated when sent to the Graveyard as a cost for an opponent's card. | 2017-01-12 | MVP1 |
| Legend of Heart | In the TCG, its text implies that the "Legendary Dragon" cards are banished even if it cannot Special Summon when the card resolves; in the OCG, the "Legendary Dragon" cards are not banished in that case. | 2017-10-05 | LEDD |
| Light and Darkness Dragon | In the TCG, its text implies that destroying all cards you control is done at the same time as Special Summoning the target; in the OCG, destroying the cards occurs strictly before Special Summoning. | 2013-04-19 | AP02 |
| Light of Judgment | In the TCG, its text states that the card from the opponent's hand is discarded; in the OCG, it is sent to the Graveyard. | 2018-01-18 | SR05 |
| Majestic Red Dragon | In the TCG, its text implies that it will only be returned to the Extra Deck if there is a "Red Dragon Archfiend" in the Graveyard to target; in the OCG, it is returned regardless. | 2014-10-23 | LC5D |
| Majestic Star Dragon | In the TCG, its text implies that it will only be returned to the Extra Deck if there is a "Stardust Dragon" in the Graveyard to target; in the OCG, it is returned regardless. | 2014-10-23 | LC5D |
| Maxx "C" | In the TCG, its text states that "Maxx "C"" can only be used once per turn; in the OCG, this restriction only applies to its effect. | 2017-04-13 | SR03 |
| Melodious Illusion | In the TCG, the "and" conjunctive implies that both effects must be applied for either of them to be applied; in the OCG, it is possible to apply the first effect regardless of the success of the second effect. | 2015-05-14 | CROS |
| Mirror Gate | In the TCG, its text implies that control is only returned during the End Phase if both monsters are still on the field; in the OCG, control is returned regardless. | 2011-10-04 | LCGX |
| Ninjitsu Art of Duplication | In the TCG, its text implies that its effect to destroy the Summoned monsters makes a Chain Link; in the OCG, it does not make a Chain Link. | 2012-01-14 | ORCS |
| Number C39: Utopia Ray | In the TCG, its text implies that its effect only increases its own ATK if it can lower the ATK of an opponent's monster; in the OCG, it increases its own ATK regardless. | 2014-02-21 | SP14 |
| Ordeal of a Traveler | In the TCG, its text implies that its effect is mandatory; in the OCG, it is optional. | 2012-09-29 | LCYW |
| Paleozoic Olenoides | In the TCG, its text implies that this card's Quick-like Effect is mandatory; in the OCG, it is optional. | 2017-08-24 | MP17 |
| Paleozoic Pikaia | In the TCG, its text implies that this card's Quick-like Effect is mandatory; in the OCG, it is optional. | 2017-08-24 | MP17 |
| Power Wall | In the TCG, its text implies that the damage becomes 0 regardless of whether the cards are sent from the Deck to the Graveyard; in the OCG, the damage only becomes 0 if cards are sent from the Deck by the effect of "Power Wall" (but it applies even if they are banished). | 2017-03-30 | DUSA |
| Re-qliate | In the TCG, its text implies that monsters' effects are only negated while "Re-qliate" is active; in the OCG, it applies even after it leaves the field. | 2015-09-17 | MP15 |
| Recall | In the TCG, its text implies that the opponent's monster effect must be negated by "Recall" in order for the opponent to draw a card; in the OCG, the opponent draws regardless. | 2018-01-18 | SR05 |
| Red-Eyes Wyvern | In the TCG, its text implies that its effect does not target; in the OCG, it targets. | 2016-07-07 | SR02 |
| Rocket Hand | In the TCG, its text implies that this card will not be equipped to the target if its ATK is less than 800 or is in Defense Position when the card resolves; in the OCG, it will be equipped regardless. | 2017-08-24 | MP17 |
| Rope of Life | In the TCG, its text implies that it can Special Summon a monster controlled by the opponent sent to the player's Graveyard; in the OCG, it cannot. | 2013-10-11 | LCJW |
| Royal Command | In the TCG, its text states that it prevents the activation of Flip monsters' effects (as well as negating their effects); in the OCG, it negates the activation and effect of their effects. | 2014-12-12 | AP06 |
| Second Coin Toss | In the TCG, its text states that its effect can be applied when either player performs a coin toss; in the OCG, it can only be applied when its controller performs a coin toss. | 2013-10-11 | LCJW |
| Shattered Axe | In the TCG, its text implies that the ATK decreasing effect makes a Chain Link; in the OCG, it does not make a Chain Link. | 2015-11-12 | YGLD |
| Shuffle Reborn | In the TCG, its text implies that a card from the hand will only be banished if the target was shuffled into the Deck; in the OCG, it will be banished regardless. | 2017-11-02 | SDCL |
| Speed Warrior | In the TCG, its text states that it can be activated at any time during the Battle Phase other than the Damage Step; in the OCG, it can only be activated during the Battle Step. | 2015-08-27 | SDSE |
| Spiritualism | In the TCG, its text implies that it does not target; in the OCG, it targets. | 2012-09-29 | LCYW |
| Symbol of Friendship | In the TCG, its text implies that this card in the hand can be revealed if the player controls no monsters; in the OCG, they must control no cards. | 2016-04-14 | MIL1 |
| The Blazing Mars | In the TCG, its text states that you can only use each effect of "The Blazing Mars" once per turn; in the OCG, this restriction only applies to the second effect. | 2016-08-18 | DRL3 |
| The Phantom Knights of Dark Gauntlets | In the TCG, its text implies that this card's Quick-like Effect is mandatory; in the OCG, it is optional. | 2016-03-18 | PGL3 |
| Toon Gemini Elf | In the TCG, its text implies that its Trigger Effect is mandatory; in the OCG, it is optional. | 2015-06-19 | DPBC |
| Transforming Sphere | In the TCG, its text implies that the target must be in face-up Defense Position when this card's effect resolves in order for it to be equipped; in the OCG, it will be equipped regardless. | 2011-08-04 | TU06 |
| Vylon Prism | In the TCG, its text implies that the effect to increase the equipped monster's ATK is a Trigger Effect; in the OCG, it is a Continuous Effect. | 2014-06-27 | TU06 |
| White Wing Magician | In the TCG, its text implies that the application of its Pendulum Effect is mandatory; in the OCG, it is optional. | 2016-08-18 | DRL3 |
| Yang Zing Unleashed | In the TCG, its text implies that you can only use "Yang Zing" monster you control as Synchro Material; in the OCG, you are only required to use at least 1 "Yang Zing" monster (with no other restrictions on it). | 2015-09-17 | MP15 |
Easily ignored[edit]
These are cards that have differences from the OCG that are easier to ignore due to conflicting with other game mechanics. While the rulebook specifies that card text should be followed when it contradicts the rulebook, these are major deviations that do not make sense if followed literally or violate fundamental game mechanics.
| Card | Difference | Date | Latest TCG set |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bujin Regalia - The Sword | In the TCG, its text states that the banished card is sent to the Graveyard; in the OCG, it is returned. In the TCG, the rulebook states that banished cards that are moved to the Graveyard are not considered to be sent to the Graveyard. | 2014-08-28 | MP14 |
| Crystal Seer | In the TCG, its text implies that if the player cannot add 1 excavated card to their hand, the other card is not placed on the bottom of the Deck; in the OCG, it is still placed there. However, the TCG text also fails to specify what otherwise happens to the other card. | 2014-08-01 | SDSC |
| Mirror Force Dragon | In the TCG, its text implies that it is a Trigger Effect due to failing to note it as a Quick Effect; in the OCG, it is a Quick Effect. However, the effect must be a Quick Effect in order to be functional. | 2018-03-08 | LCKC |
| Nekroz Cycle | In the TCG, the "then" conjunctive (rather than the standard Ritual Spell text) implies that monsters are still Tributed even if it is not possible to Ritual Summon when the card resolves; in the OCG, it functions just like any other Ritual Spell. However, even in the TCG it still needs to follow the game mechanics of Ritual Spell Cards. | 2015-09-17 | MP15 |
| Nekroz Kaleidoscope | In the TCG, the "then" conjunctive (rather than the standard Ritual Spell text) implies that the monster is still Tributed and/or sent to the Graveyard even if it is not possible to Ritual Summon when the card resolves; in the OCG, it functions just like any other Ritual Spell. However, even in the TCG it still needs to follow the game mechanics of Ritual Spell Cards. | 2015-02-13 | THSF |
| Nekroz Mirror | In the TCG, the "then" conjunctive (rather than the standard Ritual Spell text) implies that monsters are still Tributed and/or banished even if it is not possible to Ritual Summon when the card resolves; in the OCG, it functions just like any other Ritual Spell. However, even in the TCG it still needs to follow the game mechanics of Ritual Spell Cards. | 2015-02-13 | THSF |
| Vivid Knight | In the TCG, this card's effect is worded as a mandatory effect; in the OCG, it is optional. However, it does not make sense as a mandatory effect, as the card is not public knowledge when it meets its activation timing. | 2013-11-08 | SHSP |
