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===On Negating Activated Effects===* "'''[[Skill Drain]]" will negate Flip Effects, and you can chain the activation Card Rulings:Crusader of "[[Skill Drain]]" to the activation Endymion|Crusader of a Flip Effect, but you cannot activate "[[Skill Drain]]" in the [[Damage Step]] because it does not specifically modify [[ATK]] or [[DEFEndymion]], so you cannot chain ''': If "[[Skill Drain]]" to a [[Flip Effect]] that is activated because a monster was attacked while , this card loses any [[face-downATK]]gained from its own effect.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
===If the Monster is Not Face-Up===* "'''[[Skill DrainCard Rulings:Number 11: Big Eye|Number 11: Big Eye]]''': After you apply the effect of " will not negate an [[Ignition EffectNumber 11: Big Eye]] or ", you retain control of the monster even if "[[Trigger EffectNumber 11: Big Eye]] " is removed from the field or if the "[[Effect Monsters|Effect MonsterSkill Drain]] " is not activated.<ref>[[face-uphttp://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=64236&event=FE0006 Konami OCG FAQ]] on : If "Number 11: Big Eye" is removed from the field when after applying its effect, then what happens to the effect resolves.monster of which you gained control?</ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
===On Removing Lingering Effects which Modify ATK/DEF===* When a monster's ''[[ATKCard Rulings:Trident Dragion|Trident Dragion]] or [[DEF]] are changed by its own ''': After the effect, like of "[[Slate Warrior]]" or "[[Berserk DragonTrident Dragion]]"resolves and it gains the ability to attack multiple times, and if "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated, that monster's then the effect is negated and the has already resolved so "[[ATKTrident Dragion]]" can still attack multiple times.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/[[DEFEokpControl?&lang=en&tid=48689&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]] are returned to normal. Even if : If the effect of "[[Skill Drain]]Trident Dragion" is which allows it to attack multiple times has already resolved, then destroyed, the old adjustment to [[ATK]]/[[DEF]] does not come back. Any bonuses or penalties are lost when can "[[Skill Drain]]" effect is applied, and you have to start over from the beginning.negate it?</ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
===On Not Removing Previously-Resolved/Lingering Effects===* When '''[[Jowls of Dark DemiseCard Rulings:Ultimate Obedient Fiend|Ultimate Obedient Fiend]]'s '': The effect "''This card can only attack if this card is activated the only card on your side of the field and resolves, and then if you also have no cards in your hand.''" of "[[Skill DrainUltimate Obedient Fiend]]" is activated afterwards, it has no effect on will be negated by "[[Jowls of Dark DemiseSkill Drain]]"'s effect, so that "[[controlUltimate Obedient Fiend]] of the monster does not change until it is returned to the original [[controller]] at the end of the turn" can attack while you have one or more cards in your hand.<ref name="IndivSkiDra-SkillDrainAttacking"/>
* '''[[Card ==Previously Official Rulings=={{Previously Official Rulings:Level Warrior|Level Warrior]]''': "[[Skill Drain]]" has no effect on "[[Level Warrior]]UDE's" [[Level]], because "Rulings =* Paying 1000 [[Level WarriorLife Points]]" is considered to already be on the field with the appropriate [[level]]. So "[[Skill Drain]]" will not cause "[[Level Warrior]]'s" a [[Levelcost]] to become 3.
===Versus Costs/Conditions===* While '''[[Card Rulings:Light and Darkness Dragon|Light and Darkness Dragon]]''': If "[[Light and Darkness Dragon]]" is Summoned or flipped [[face-up]] while "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, "[[Maintenance Costs|maintenance costsLight and Darkness Dragon]]'s" are not negated (see the Advanced Gameplay FAQ) so you first effect will be [[negate]]d. Its second effect will still have to pay for "activate whenever a [[Spell Card|Spell]], [[Trap Card|Trap]], or effect of an [[The Unfriendly AmazonEffect Monster]]"is activated, but the effect of "[[Armor ExeLight and Darkness Dragon]]"will be [[negate]]d so the activation of the [[Spell Card|Spell]], [[ArchfiendTrap Card|Trap]]s, etc. However, all other costs are negated, so you do or effect of an [[Effect Monster]] will not have to pay to attack with be [[negate]]d and "[[Dark ElfLight and Darkness Dragon]]" will not lose [[ATK]] or [[DEF]]. Its third effect that activates when it is destroyed and sent to the Graveyard will not be [[negate]]d because this effect activates and [[resolve]]s while "[[Jirai GumoLight and Darkness Dragon]]"is not on the field.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
===Versus Effects which Activate Off the Field===* "'''[[Skill DrainCard Rulings:Doom Shaman|Doom Shaman]]''': If " negates the effects of [[face-upDoom Shaman]] [[Effect Monsters]] on " leaves the field, but does not negate effects that activate in the [[Graveyard]], such as while its effect is negated by "[[Witch of the Black ForestSkill Drain]]", "[[Sangan]]"etc., "[[Mystic Tomato]]", "[[Giant Rat]]", "[[Sinister Serpent]]", and "[[Vampire Lord]]"monsters Special Summoned by its effect will not be destroyed.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
===In Other Rulings===* '''[[Card Rulings:AmplifierMorphtronic Datatron|AmplifierMorphtronic Datatron]]:''' You cannot activate a card that would cause an infinite loop because its effect cannot resolve completely...Example #2: you control While "[[JinzoSkill Drain]]" equipped with "is active, the [[AmplifierAttack Position]]" and "[[Skill DrainDefense Position]]". Your opponent cannot activate effects of "[[Royal DecreeMorphtronic Datatron]]"cannot be activated, because the "While in Attack Position" and "While in Defense Position" effects are negated.
===On the Monster Leaving the Field===*The '''[[Card Rulings:Doomcaliber Knight|Doomcaliber Knight]]''': If "[[Doomcaliber Knight]]'s" effect of activates while "[[Skill Drain]]" negates the effects of Effect Monsters that are is face-up on the field. Thus, its effect is not negated because it cannot negate the effect of a monster if the monster is in not on the Graveyard field when the monster's activated its effect is resolving. "[[Exiled Force]]" and "[[Rescue Cat]]" Tributes itself or sends itself to the Graveyard as activation costs for their effects, so the monsters are in the Graveyard when their effects resolve. Thus, "[[Skill Drain]]" cannot negate their effects, so you will destroy the monster or Special Summon the [[Beast]]-[[Type]] monsters from your Decks.<ref name="SkiDra-XFor-ResCat"/>
===Versus Conditions/Costs===*<!-- Backup Warrior -->'''[[:Card Rulings:{{GetEngNameRaviel, Lord of Phantasms|バックアップ・ウォリアー}}|{{GetEngName|バックアップ・ウォリアー}}Raviel, Lord of Phantasms]]:''': The text If "''If this card is [[Special SummonSkill Drain]]ed" is activated, you cannot [[Synchro Summon]] this turn.''" of any "[[:{{GetEngName|バックアップ・ウォリアー}}Phantasm Token]]s" is not treated as an effect of an [[Effect Monster]]on the field still cannot attack. (Also, so while "[[Skill Drain]]" cannot negate it. Thusis active, you cannot [[Synchro Summon]] during the turn in which you Special Summon "[[:{{GetEngName|バックアップ・ウォリアー}}Raviel, Lord of Phantasms]]" even if the effect of will not generate any more "[[Skill DrainPhantasm Token]]s" is active.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=53644&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Can you Synchro Summon if "{{GetEngName|バックアップ・ウォリアー}}" was Special Summoned while "Skill Drain" was active?</ref>)
===Versus Continuous Effects/Non-Chainable Effects===*'''[[Card Rulings:Archlord KristyaBlack Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning|Archlord KristyaBlack Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning]]:''': If a faceyou activate "[[Black Luster Soldier -up Envoy of the Beginning]]"'s first effect, and "[[Archlord KristyaSkill Drain]]" is sent from the field chained to it to negate the Graveyard while effect, or if "[[Skill Drain]]" is was activebefore you activated the effect, then it is not returned to the top you cannot attack with "[[Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Deck, and is sent to the Graveyard instead.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=48075&event=FE0006 Konami FAQBeginning]]: Is "Archlord Kristya" returned to that turn because the top activation of the Deck when sent to effect was not negated and the Graveyard while the effect of condition that is included will not be negated by "[[Skill Drain]]" is being applied?</ref>.
===Miscellaneous===*'''[[Card Rulings:Djinns of RitualsMirage Knight|Djinns of RitualsMirage Knight]]:''': The effect of "[[Djinn Releaser of RitualsMirage Knight]]" which prevents your opponent from Special Summoning and the effect of "can be [[Djinn Presider of Rituals]]" which lets you draw when an opponent's monster is destroyed are not treated as effects of the [[Ritual Monster]] which was [[Ritual Special Summon]]ed. Thus, if the effect of the by "[[Ritual MonsterDark Flare Knight]] is negated by an "'s effect like even if "[[Skill Drain]]" or is active, because "[[Forbidden ChaliceDark Flare Knight]]", then 's effect activates in the effect of "[[Djinn Releaser of RitualsGraveyard]]. However, " which prevents your opponent from Special Summoning is still applied.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=51166&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ[Mirage Knight]]: Will "Skill Drain" negate the effect of 's effects are negated by "[[Djinn Releaser of RitualsSkill Drain]]" which is applied to a Ritual Monster?</ref>.
→Previously Official Rulings: Verbatim
==TCG Rulings==
===On Negating Continuous/Non-Chainable Effects===* Paying 1000 '''[[Card Rulings:Archlord Kristya|Archlord Kristya]]''': If "[[Life PointsSkill Drain]] " is active, the effect to return "[[Archlord Kristya]]" to the [[Deck]] will not apply. * '''[[Card Rulings:Blackwing - Vayu the Emblem of Honor|Blackwing - Vayu the Emblem of Honor]]''': If the effect of "[[Blackwing - Vayu the Emblem of Honor|Blackwing – Vayu the Emblem of Honor]]" is being negated by "[[Skill Drain]]" you can use it for a [[costSynchro Summon]] while it is on the field. * '''[[Card Rulings:Infernity Avenger|Infernity Avenger]]''': If '''[[Skill Drain]]''' is activated after '''[[Infernity Avenger]]''' is [[Special Summon]]ed by its own effect, its [[Level]] will return to its original [[Level]]. * '''[[Card Rulings:Infernity Necromancer|Infernity Necromancer]]''': If "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, the effect that lets "[[Infernity Necromancer]]" to gain the effect to [[Special Summon]] monsters is negated, so you cannot activate the effect to [[Special Summon]] 1 "[[Infernity]]" monster.<ref name= * '''[[Card Rulings:Kasha|Kasha]]''': If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated, the [[ATK]] of "[[Kasha]]" becomes 0 and stays at 0 even if "Indiv-SkillDrain[[Skill Drain]]">is later removed from the field. * '''[http[Card Rulings:Mirror Ladybug|Mirror Ladybug]]''': If cards like '''[[Skill Drain]]''' or '''[[Forbidden Chalice]]''' affect '''[[Mirror Ladybug]]''' after its effect has resolved, its Level will return to 1 and will not change back even when '''[[Mirror Ladybug]]'''{{'}}s effect is no longer negated. * '''[[Card Rulings:Morphtronic Vacuumen|Morphtronic Vacuumen]]'''://wwwIf '''[[Skill Drain]]''' is activated while a monster is equipped to '''[[Morphtronic Vacuumen]]''', the equipped monster is destroyed.yu-judges * '''[[Card Rulings:Power Supplier|Power Supplier]]''': If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated, monsters [[target]]ed by "[[Power Supplier]]" lose the +400 [[ATK]].com/cat395_p5If "[[Skill Drain]]" is removed from the field, the effect of "[[Power Supplier]]" is reapplied and the [[target]]ed monsters will regain the +400 [[ATK]].htm# * '''[[Card Rulings:Road Synchron|Road Synchron]]''': If "[[Skill Drain]]" is negating the effect of "[[Road Synchron]]," it is treated as a Level 4 Yu-JudgesTuner even if you Synchro Summon a monster other than "[[Road Warrior]]." * '''[[Card Rulings:Road Synchron|Road Synchron]]''': Individual If "[[Road Synchron]]'s" Level is increased by its own effect and "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated later in the same turn, "[[Road Synchron]]'s" Level will return to 4. * '''[[Card Rulings for :Worm Dimikles|Worm Dimikles]]''': If "[[Skill Drain]]"<is activated after "[[Worm Dimikles]]" gains 300 ATK and DEF, the effect to gain ATK and DEF is then negated. ===On Removing Lingering Effects which Modify ATK/ref>DEF===* '''[[Card Rulings:Black-Winged Dragon|Black-Winged Dragon]]''': If '''[[Skill Drain]]''' is activated while '''[[Black-Winged Dragon]]''' has Black Feather Counters, all those [[Counter]]s are removed and the ATK of '''[[Black-Winged Dragon]]''' returns to its original value.
* If you Flip Summon "'''[[Spear CretinCard Rulings:Earthbound Immortal Wiraqocha Rasca|Earthbound Immortal Wiraqocha Rasca]]" while ''': If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activeactivated, "this card loses any [[Spear CretinATK]]"'s gained from its effect is negated when and will not regain it is sent to the [[Graveyard]] because it is a [[Flip Effect]] and even if "[[Skill Drain]]" negates [[Flip Effect]]slater leaves the field.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
* "'''[[Card Rulings:Egotistical Ape|Egotistical Ape]]''': If '''[[Skill Drain]]" negates ''' is activated while '''[[Quick EffectsEgotistical Ape]] such as "''' is on the field, it will become [[Dark PaladinLevel]]" 5 again and "remain [[Level]] 5 even if '''[Ryu Senshi[Skill Drain]]"''' is later removed from the field.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Fabled Raven|Fabled Raven]]''': If '''[[Skill Drain]]''' is activated after '''[[Spirit MonstersFabled Raven]] are '''{{'}}s effect resolves, the effects of '''[[Fabled Raven]]''' will be negated and its Level and ATK will return to the original and will not returned go back to the ownertheir increased values even if '''s hand while "[[Skill Drain]]" ''' is active[[destroy]]ed later that turn.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
* If a face-down "'''[[KiseitaiCard Rulings:Garlandolf, King of Destruction|Garlandolf, King of Destruction]]" is attacked while ''': If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activelater activated, the effect of "[[KiseitaiGarlandolf, King of Destruction]]" is negated, damage calculation is performed, and "Kiseitai" will not equip itself to the attacking monster. But if "lose any [[KiseitaiATK]]" is already an [[Equip Spell Cards|Equip Spell Card]], gained from its own effect and will not regain it if "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated, "[[Kiseitai]]" is unaffected because it is no longer an [[Effect Monsters|Effect Monster]]destroyed.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
* A '''[[Union MonsterCard Rulings:Greed Quasar|Greed Quasar]] that attached itself to another monster before ''': If "[[Skill Drain]]" became active is unaffected by activated, "[[Skill DrainGreed Quasar]]"loses any extra Levels it has. If Even if "[[Skill Drain]]" is activedestroyed, you can activate a Union Monster's effect to attach it to another monster, but nothing happens and it remains a monsterthe extra Levels remain lost.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Balloon LizardLight End Dragon|Balloon LizardLight End Dragon]]:''' While : If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activeactivated, you can't put new counters on the ATK and DEF of "[[Light End Dragon]]" and "[[Dark End Dragon]]" will be restored to their original values. If "[[Balloon LizardSkill Drain]]"is destroyed, they will still remain at those original values until lowered again.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Destiny Hero Machine King - Captain Tenacious3000 B.C.|Destiny Hero Machine King - Captain Tenacious3000 B.C.]]:''' : If "[[Skill Drain]]" is active during the activated, "[[Machine King - 3000 B.C.]]" loses its [[Phase#Standby Phase|Standby PhaseATK]] when this effect resolves, this effect increase and will be negated, not regain it even if "[[Skill Drain]]" was is destroyed.* '''[[Card Rulings:Ogre of the Scarlet Sorrow|Ogre of the Scarlet Sorrow]]''':If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated after your , the [[ATK]]/[[DEF]] of "[[Ogre of the Scarlet Sorrow]]" will become 0 and remain 0 even if "[[Destiny Heroes|Destiny HeroSkill Drain]]" monster was is later destroyed.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Light and Darkness Sea DragonLord Gishilnodon|Light and Darkness Sea DragonLord Gishilnodon]]''': If "[[Light and Darkness Sea DragonLord Gishilnodon]]'s" is Summoned or flipped [[face-up]] while effect activates, and later "[[Skill Drain]]" is activeactivated, "[[Light and Darkness Dragon|Light and Darkness Sea Dragon'sLord Gishilnodon]]" first effect will be [[negate]]ddrops to 2300 ATK again. Its second effect will still activate whenever a Even if "[[Spell Cards|Spell]], [[Trap Cards|Trap]], or effect of an [[Effect Monsters|Effect MonsterSkill Drain]] " is activated, but the effect of “[[Light and Darkness Dragon]]” will be [[negate]]d so the activation of the [[Spell Cards|Spell]]destroyed after that, [[Trap Cards|Trap]], or effect of an [[Effect Monsters|Effect Monster]] will not be [[negate]]d and "[[Light and Darkness Sea DragonLord Gishilnodon]]" will not lose [[remains at 2300 ATK]] or [[DEF]]. Its third effect that activates when it is destroyed and sent to the Graveyard will not be [[negate]]d because this until its effect activates and [[resolve]]s while "[[Light and Darkness Dragon]]" is not on the fieldtriggered again.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Majestic Mech - GoryuTrident Dragion|Majestic Mech - GoryuTrident Dragion]] / [[Card Rulings''':Majestic Mech - Ohka|Majestic Mech - Ohka]] / If "[[Card Rulings:Majestic Mech - Senku|Majestic Mech - SenkuTrident Dragion]]:''' If " gains additional attacks, and then "[[Skill Drain]]" is active during the [[Phase#End Phase|End Phase]]activated later, it will negate the effects of a "Majestic Mech" so does not remove the additional attacks from "Majestic Mech" will not send itself to the [[GraveyardTrident Dragion]]."
===On Negating ContinuousNot Removing Previously-Resolved/Non-Chainable Lingering Effects===* While '''[[Card Rulings:Blackwing - Sirocco the Dawn|Blackwing - Sirocco the Dawn]]''': If "[[Skill Drain]]" is active you cannot [[Tribute]] a activated after the effect of "[[faceBlackwing -upSirocco the Dawn|Blackwing – Sirocco the Dawn]] "resolves, then the effect is not negated. The ATK boost remains, and the other monsters cannot attack this turn. * '''[[Kaiser Sea HorseCard Rulings:Cyber Dragon Zwei|Cyber Dragon Zwei]]''': If " to [[Tribute SummonCyber Dragon Zwei]] a " is being treated as "[[LevelCyber Dragon]] 7 or higher " by its own effect and "[[Attribute#Light|LIGHTSkill Drain]] monster. However" is activated, you can [[Tribute]] a [[face-down]] the name is still treated as "[[Kaiser Sea HorseCyber Dragon]]".<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
* Restrictions are also lifted'''[[Card Rulings:Level Warrior|Level Warrior]]''': "[[Skill Drain]]" has no effect on "[[Level Warrior]]'s" Level, so you can attack with because "[[Ultimate Obedient FiendLevel Warrior]]" even if you have other cards is considered to already be on your side of the fieldwith the appropriate level.<ref name=So "Indiv-SkillDrain[[Skill Drain]]"/>will not cause "[[Level Warrior]]'s" Level to become 3.
* '''[[Toon MonstersCard Rulings:Oracle of the Sun|Oracle of the Sun]]' effects are negated while "'': If the [[Skill DrainATK]]of " is active and the [[Toon Monsters|Toon MonsterOracle of the Sun]] " is on the field, so they can attack the same turn they are Summoned, you do not have to pay 500 being doubled by "[[Life PointsSupay]] to attack with them, " and they are not destroyed if "[[Toon WorldSkill Drain]]" is activated, the [[destroyedATK]], but they cannot attack your opponent directlyremains doubled.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
* "'''[[JinzoCard Rulings:Scanner|Scanner]]" cannot negate Trap Cards while ''': If "[[Skill Drain]]" is already active, because activated after the effect of "[[Skill DrainScanner]]" is negating "Jinzo"'s resolves, the effect. But if of "[[JinzoScanner]]" is already on the fieldstill applied, you cannot activate and "[[Skill DrainScanner]]" because "[[Jinzo]]"'s effect prevents you will still be removed from doing soplay if it leaves the field.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
* "'''[[Goblin Attack Force]]" and "[[Spear Dragon]]" do not change their battle position after attacking while "[[Skill DrainCard Rulings:Splendid Rose|Splendid Rose]]" is active. ''': If "the effect of '''[[Goblin Attack ForceSplendid Rose]]" attacks ''' activates and changes battle positionresolves, then on your next turn you activate "'''[[Skill Drain]]", you can change "''' or '''[[Goblin Attack ForceForbidden Chalice]]" back to ''' is activated, the effect of '''[[Battle Position#Attack Position|Attack PositionSplendid Rose]] because its effect that prevents this ''' is not negated.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>It will be able to attack again.
===Versus Costs/Conditions===* Monsters equipped '''[[Card Rulings:Blackwing - Silverwind the Ascendant|Blackwing - Silverwind the Ascendant]]''': You can activate the effect to "destroy monsters when this card is [[RelinquishedSynchro Summon]]" while ed even if "[[Skill Drain]]" is active are negated and destroyed because ". If you do, you will not be able to conduct your [[RelinquishedBattle Phase]]" no longer has an , even though the effect that allows it to be equipped with a monster, and "[[Relinquished]]"'s [[ATK]] and [[DEF]] are returned to normalis negated.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
* Monsters that can hold '''[[Spell CountersCard Rulings:Debris Dragon|Debris Dragon]], like ''': All restrictions on "[[Skilled Dark MagicianDebris Dragon]]", no longer have that effect while "and Synchro Summons are [[Skill Draincondition]]" is actives, not effects, {{sic|so they cannot gain more will}} not be negated by "[[Counter#Spell Counter|Spell CountersSkill Drain]] and all [[Spell Counters]] already placed on them are removed".<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
* If "'''[[Skill DrainCard Rulings:Djinn Presider of Rituals|Djinn Presider of Rituals]]" is activated after "''': The effect to draw when the [[Hayabusa KnightRitual Monster]]"'s first attack, destroys a monster by battle is applied even if "[[Hayabusa KnightSkill Drain]]" does not get its second attackis active.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
* Do not roll dice for '''[[ArchfiendCard Rulings:Djinn Releaser of Rituals|Djinn Releaser of Rituals]]s while ''': Even if "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, the opponent of the controller of the [[Ritual Monster]] this card was [[Tribute]]d for that cannot [[Special Summon]].<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
* You can have 2 "'''[[GravekeeperCard Rulings:Fishborg Blaster|Fishborg Blaster]]'s Chief'': The requirement that you use [[WATER]]-[[Attribute]] [[Synchro Material Monster]]s" on the field while "when using this monster for a [[Skill DrainSynchro Summon]]" is active, but if "a [[Skill Draincondition]]" is destroyed, select 1 of the not an effect. It cannot be negated by "[[Gravekeeper's ChiefSkill Drain]]s" and destroy it.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Alien HypnoMajestic Dragon|Alien HypnoMajestic Dragon]]''': If you take control The text of your opponent’s monster with “[[Alien Hypno]]” and “[[Skill Drain]]” this card is activated, control of the selected monster is returned to the opponentnot an effect. If “It cannot be negated by "[[Skill Drain]]” is later [[negate]]d or removed from the field, the selected monster is returned to your control".
* '''[[Card Rulings:Arcana Force Ex - the Light RulerMist Valley Thunderbird|Arcana Force Ex - The Light RulerMist Valley Thunderbird]]:''' If : The effect that prevents you from attacking with "[[Skill DrainMist Valley Thunderbird]]" is activated after "[[Arcana Force EX - The Light Ruler]]" is Special Summoned, part of the effect of "[[Arcana Force EX - The Light Ruler]]" that Special Summons it. It is not negated. If by "[[Skill Drain]]." is later negated or removed from the field, the effect of "[[Arcana Force EX - The Light Ruler]]" is not reapplied.
*'''[[Card Rulings:Archlord KristyaQuickdraw Synchron|Archlord KristyaQuickdraw Synchron]]''': If "You can substitute this card for any 1 "[[Skill DrainSynchron]]" is active, the effect to return "[[Archlord KristyaTuner]]" to the for a [[DeckSynchro Summon]] " is not an effect. It will not applybe negated by "[[Skill Drain]]".
* '''[[Card Rulings:Armor ExeQuickdraw Synchron|Armor ExeQuickdraw Synchron]]:''' If : "This card cannot be used as a [[Skill DrainSynchro Material Monster]]" is active and "except for the [[Armor ExeSynchro Summon]]" is Summoned, or if "of a monster that lists a [[Skill DrainSynchron]]" is activated after "monster as a [[Armor ExeTuner]]" is Summoned, in both cases not an effect. It will not be negated by "[[Armor ExeSkill Drain]]" CAN attack the same turn it was Summoned.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Blackwing - Vayu the Emblem of HonorScrap Chimera|Blackwing - Vayu the Emblem of HonorScrap Chimera]]''': If "This card cannot be used as a [[Synchro Material Monster]], except for the effect [[Synchro Summon]] of “a "[[Scrap]]" monster, and all other [[Synchro Material Monster]]s must also be "[[Blackwing - Vayu the Emblem of HonorScrap]]” " monsters" is being negated by “not treated as an effect. It won't be [[Skill Drainnegate]]” you can use it for a d by '''[[Synchro SummonSkill Drain]] while it is on the field'''.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Crystal BeastsTorapart|Crystal BeastsTorapart]]:''' While : If "[[Skill Drain]]" is active while you use "[[Torapart]]" to Synchro Summon a monster, "[[Torapart]]" is now no longer on the field, a so the effect of "[[Crystal BeastTorapart]]" monster that is destroyed will be sent to applied. So the Graveyard and opponent cannot be put in activate Trap Cards when that Synchro Monster attacks. This is because the Spell & restriction on activating Trap Card ZoneCards is an effect of "[[Torapart]]," not an effect of the Synchro Monster. ...
===In Other Rulings===* '''[[Card Rulings:Dark CatapulterSupervise|Dark CatapulterSupervise]]:''' If : You can equip "[[Skill DrainSupervise]]" is activated, all [[counter]]s on to a Gemini monster while "[[Dark CatapulterSkill Drain]]" are removed for no effectis face-up on the field.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Dark HunterTrap Eater|Dark HunterTrap Eater]]''': While If "[[Vanity's Fiend]]" or "[[Fossil Dyna Pachycephalo]]" are on the field, but "[[Skill Drain]]" is activepreventing their effects from blocking Special Summons, all of you can Summon "[[Dark HunterTrap Eater]]'s" effects are negated because the primary effect, even by sending "[[Skill Drain]]"This card's effect changes depending on to the number of DARK monsters in your Graveyard", is negated.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Dark Magician of ChaosWhite Night Dragon|Dark Magician of ChaosWhite Night Dragon]]:''' While : If you control your opponent's monster with "[[Snatch Steal]]" while you have "[[Skill DrainWhite Night Dragon]]" is activein play and your opponent attacks the equipped monster, if you send "[[Snatch Steal]]" to the first and second effects [[Graveyard]] to change the attack target no replay occurs. If the effect of "[[Dark Magician of ChaosWhite Night Dragon]]" are negated, but the 3rd effect is not negatedby "[[Skill Drain]]" a replay does occur.
==OCG Rulings==* '''If "[[Card Rulings:Dark Paladin|Dark PaladinSkill Drain]]:''' "is active, then you also negate the effects of [[Dark PaladinFlip Effect]]"'s +500 Monsters which were flipped to being [[ATKface-up]] effect is on the field. Also, if a [[Continuous Effectface-down]]. While "[[Skill DrainFlip Effect]]" Monster is attacked and flipped by battle, then even if it is destroyed by battle, then it is activestill face-up on the field when its Flip Effect activates after Damage Calculation, so the effects of effect will be negated by "[[Dark PaladinSkill Drain]]" are negated.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=54703&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Can the effect of "Skill Drain" negate Flip Effects?</ref>
* '''The effect of "[[Skill Drain]]" only negates the effects of face-up monsters. Thus, effects that activate in the Graveyard - like the effects of "[[Card Rulings:Doom Shaman|Doom ShamanSangan]]''': If " or "[[Doom ShamanPyramid Turtle]]" leaves the field while its effect is - are not negated by "[[Skill Drain]]", etc.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=54690&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: While "Skill Drain" is active, can you negate the effects of monsters Special Summoned by its effect will not be destroyed.like "Sangan" which activate in the Graveyard?</ref>
===On Activating Effects===* '''The effect of "[[Card Rulings:Elemental Hero Neo Bubbleman|Elemental Hero Neo BubblemanSkill Drain]]:''' If " negates the effects of Effect Monsters; it does NOT prevent Effect Monsters from activating their effects. Thus, "[[Skill Drain]]" will not prevent you from activating the effects of "[[Exiled Force]]" or "[[Rescue Cat]]".<ref name="SkiDra-XFor-ResCat">[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=50480&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: While "Skill Drain" is active, this card is no longer treated as can an opponent's monster be destroyed by the effect of "[[Elemental Hero BubblemanExiled Force]]".?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Elemental Hero WildheartBattle Fader|Elemental Hero WildheartBattle Fader]]:''' For : The effect of "[[Elemental Hero WildheartBattle Fader]]" vs. "[[Skill Drain]]", whichever which Special Summons it and the effect was active on which ends the Battle Phase are resolved as the field first takes precedencesame effect. So if "The effect [[Elemental Hero Wildheartactivate]]" is on s in the hand, so the field and effects of "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated, his effect is not negated. But if and "[[Skill DrainShadow-Imprisoning Mirror]]" is on will not negate the field and effect even though "[[Elemental Hero WildheartBattle Fader]]" is Special Summoned, his so the effect is negated by "which ends the [[Skill DrainBattle Phase]]will still be applied.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=52913&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Will the effect of " as long as Battle Fader" end the Battle Phase if "[[Skill Drain]]" remains on the field.is active?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Fox FireWhite Night Dragon|Fox FireWhite Night Dragon]]:''' : While "[[Skill Drain]]" is activeand you control your opponent's "[[White Night Dragon]]" because of "[[Snatch Steal]]", if your opponent attacks, then you can activate the effect of "[[TributeWhite Night Dragon]] " and send "[[Fox FireSnatch Steal]]" for to the Graveyard. However, "[[White Night Dragon]]" will not change the attack target to itself because it changed sides. After this, a [[Tribute SummonReplay]]occurs because the number of monster you control changed.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=40939&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: When "White Night Dragon" sends an equipped "Snatch Steal" to the Graveyard to activate its effect which changes the attack target, is the effect applied?</ref>
===On the Monster Leaving the Field===* '''The effect of "[[Card Rulings:Gladiator Beast Darius|Gladiator Beast DariusSkill Drain]]''': While "Skill Drain" is activenegates the effects of Effect Monsters that are face-up on the field. Thus, it cannot negate the effect of a monster if "Gladiator Beast Darius" the monster is removed from in the field, Graveyard when the Special Summoned monster's activated effect is resolving. "Gladiator Beast[[Exiled Force]]" monster will remain on the field. If the Special Summoned and "Gladiator Beast[[Rescue Cat]]" monster attacks Tributes itself or is attacked, and it is returned sends itself to the Deck to activate its effectGraveyard as activation costs for their effects, so the effect will not be negated because "Gladiator Beast Darius'" monsters are in the Graveyard when their effects are being negated by resolve. Thus, "[[Skill Drain]]"cannot negate their effects, so you will destroy the monster or Special Summon the [[Beast]]-[[Type]] monsters from your Deck.<ref name="SkiDra-XFor-ResCat"/>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Gladiator Beast DimacariNumber 30: Acid Golem of Destruction|Gladiator Beast DimacariNumber 30: Acid Golem of Destruction]]''': If The effect "''During each of your Standby Phases: Detach 1 Xyz Material from this card, OR take 2000 damage.''" can be negated by "[[Gladiator Beast DimacariSkill Drain]]". However, if "[[Skill Drain]]" is active and "[[Special SummonCompulsory Evacuation Device]]ed by " is Chained to the effect of a "[[Gladiator Beasts|Gladiator BeastNumber 30: Acid Golem of Destruction]]" monster, it can attack twice during the [[Battle Standby Phase]]. If , then "[[Skill DrainNumber 30: Acid Golem of Destruction]]" is later activatedno longer on the field, this effect is [[negate]]d and so "[[Gladiator Beast DimacariSkill Drain]]" will no longer be able to attack twice with cannot negate its effect. Even if "[[Skill DrainNumber 30: Acid Golem of Destruction]]" is later [[negate]]d or removed from no longer on the field, "so you cannot detach an Xyz Material from it, so you take 2000 damage.<ref>[[Gladiator Beast Dimacari|Gladiator Beast Dimacari's]http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=64244&event=FE0006 Konami OCG FAQ]: Does "Skill Drain" effect to attack twice during negate the Battle Standby Phase will not be reapplied.effect of "Number 30: Acid Golem of Destruction"?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Gora Turtle of IllusionStardust Dragon|Gora Turtle of IllusionStardust Dragon]]:''' If : "[[Gora Turtle of IllusionSkill Drain]]" is equipped with has no effect on "[[Snatch StealStardust Dragon]]". For the first effect, both effects of Tributing "[[Snatch StealStardust Dragon]]" are negated. But if is a cost, so "Skill Drain[[Stardust Dragon]]" is activated, then not on the field and is unaffected by "[[Gora Turtle of IllusionSkill Drain]]"'s . The second effect is negatedactivates in the Graveyard, and so "[[Snatch StealSkill Drain]]"'s effects will resolve properlycannot negate it.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=43913&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Is the effect of "Stardust Dragon" negated by "Skill Drain"?</ref>
===On Removing Lingering Effects which Modify ATK/DEF===* '''[[:Card Rulings:Harpie QueenGash the Dust Lord|Harpie QueenGash the Dust Lord]]:''' : If "[[Gash the Dust Lord]]" changes its own Level and is then affected by "[[Skill Drain]]" is active on the field, while then "[[Harpie QueenGash the Dust Lord]]" returns its original Level of 4.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=55647&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If the effect of "Skill Drain" is on applied while the field its name will not be treated as Level of "Harpie LadyGash the Dust Lord".is altered, then what does its Level become?</ref>
*'''[[Card Rulings:Infernity NecromancerBeast King Barbaros|Infernity NecromancerBeast King Barbaros]]''': If "[[Skill DrainBeast King Barbaros]]" Normal Summoned without Tributes and is then is active, [[target]]ed by the effect that lets of "[[Infernity NecromancerBlackwing - Gale the Whirlwind]]" to gain , then the effect to ATK of "[[Beast King Barbaros]]" will become 950. If "[[Special SummonSkill Drain]] monsters " is negatedactivated later, so you cannot activate then the effect to ATK of "[[Special SummonBeast King Barbaros]] 1 " will remain at 950, the halved value set by the effect of "[[InfernityBlackwing - Gale the Whirlwind]]" monster.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=50504&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If "Skill Drain" is activated after the ATK of "Beast King Barbaros" is halved by the effect of "Blackwing - Gale the Whirlwind", then what does its ATK become?</ref>
* '''[[:Card Rulings:KashaCyber Eltanin|KashaCyber Eltanin]]''': If "[[Cyber Eltanin]]" is affected by "[[Skill Drain]]" , then its effect of increasing its ATK is activatedno longer applied, so it will have 0 ATK. If the effect of "[[ATKSkill Drain]] " disappears, then the ATK of "[[KashaCyber Eltanin]]" becomes 0 and stays will remain at 0 even if .<ref name="Eltanin-ATK">[[Skill Drain]http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=51406&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: What happens to the ATK of "Cyber Eltanin" when it is later removed from the field.flipped face-down or when its effect is negated?</ref>
* '''If "[[Skill Drain]]" affects "[Card Rulings:Mataza the Zapper|Mataza the Zapper[Elemental HERO Neos Knight]]:''' While " after "[[Skill DrainElemental HERO Neos Knight]]" is activeincreases its ATK by its own effect, you can take control then the ATK of "[[Mataza Elemental HERO Neos Knight]]" becomes the Zapperprinted ATK of 2500. Afterwards, the ATK of "[[Elemental HERO Neos Knight]]" will remain at 2500 even if "[[Skill Drain]]" is removed from your opponentthe field or if its effect is no longer applied.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=54758&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: What is the ATK of "Elemental HERO Neos Knight" while "Skill Drain" is active?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Morphtronic BoomboxenEmissary from Pandemonium|Morphtronic BoomboxenEmissary from Pandemonium]]''': While If "[[Skill DrainEmissary from Pandemonium]]" is activeSummoned with one Tribute, the "[[Attack PositionSkill Drain]] " will negate its effect and return its Level to 7 and its ATK and DEF to 2600 and 1800. If "[[Defense PositionSkill Drain]] effects " is later removed from the field, then the Level of "[[Morphtronic BoomboxenEmissary from Pandemonium]]" cannot will not return to 5 and its ATK and DEF will not be activated, because halved.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=48857&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: When the effect of "While in Attack PositionEmissary from Pandemonium" and is negated by the effect of "While in Defense PositionSkill Drain" effects are negated., what do its Level, ATK, and DEF become?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Morphtronic CameranEmissary from Pandemonium|Morphtronic CameranEmissary from Pandemonium]]''': While If "[[Skill DrainEmissary from Pandemonium]]" has its ATK/DEF halved by its effect and then it is active, the affected by "[[Attack PositionShrink]] and " or "[[Defense PositionMegamorph]] effects of ", then "[[Morphtronic CameranShrink]]" cannot be activated, because the and "While in Attack Position[[Megamorph]]" and use 1300 to determine the new ATK. "While in Defense Position[[Shrink]]" effects are negatedwill make its ATK 650, etc. If "[[Morphtronic CameranSkill Drain]]" is destroyed by battle while in later activated, then the effect of "[[Attack PositionEmissary from Pandemonium]]" will be negated, but it will still have 650 ATK.<ref name="MftU-ATK">[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=48845&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: When "Emissary from Pandemonium" with its effect will not activate because it was destroyed ATK halved is affected by battle while its "While in Attack PositionShrink" or "Megamorph" effect was being negated., how does its ATK change?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Morphtronic CelfonFortune Lady|Morphtronic CelfonFortune Lady]]''': While After a monster like "[[Skill DrainFortune Lady Earth]]" increases its own Level by its effect, if its Level is active, the negated by an effect like "[[Attack PositionSkill Drain]] and " or "[[Defense PositionForbidden Chalice]] effects ", then the Level of "[[Morphtronic CelfonFortune Lady Earth]]" cannot be activated, because returns to the original Level that is printed on the card.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=51058&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: When the effect of a monster like "While in Attack PositionFortune Lady Earth" and is negated by an effect like "While in Defense PositionSkill Drain" effects are negated., does its altered Level return to the original value?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Morphtronic ClockenMajestic Star Dragon|Morphtronic ClockenMajestic Star Dragon]]''': While If the ATK of "[[Skill DrainMajestic Star Dragon]]" is active, increased because it negated and then activated the effect of "[[Attack PositionCard Trooper]] and ", then when it is affected by "[[Defense PositionSkill Drain]] effects ", the ATK of "[[Morphtronic RadionMajestic Star Dragon]]" cannot be activated, because the will return to its original value.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=51238&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: After "While in Attack PositionMajestic Star Dragon" and increases its ATK by an effect which is treated as its own, if "While in Defense PositionSkill Drain" effects are negated.is activated, then does it return to the original amount?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Morphtronic DatatronMontage Dragon|Morphtronic DatatronMontage Dragon]]''': While If "[[Skill DrainMontage Dragon]]" is active, the affected by "[[Attack PositionSkill Drain]] and ", its ATK becomes 0. If "[[Defense PositionSkill Drain]] effects of "is later removed, it does not regain its ATK.<ref>[[Morphtronic Datatron]http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=43969&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: When " cannot be activated, because the Montage Dragon"While in Attack Position" and "While in Defense Position" effects are is flipped face down or has its effect negated., what does his ATK become?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Morphtronic MagnenVice Dragon|Morphtronic MagnenVice Dragon]]''': While "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, will negate the effect of "[[Attack PositionVice Dragon]] ", and return its ATK/DEF to the printed values. If "[[Defense PositionSkill Drain]] effects " is later removed from the field or negated, then the ATK/DEF of "[[Morphtronic MagnenVice Dragon]]" cannot will not be activated, because halved again.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=45855&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: When the effect of "While in Attack Position[[Vice Dragon]]" and is negated with "While in Defense Position[[Skill Drain]]" effects are negated., what does its ATK/DEF become?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Morphtronic RadionThe Tyrant Neptune|Morphtronic RadionThe Tyrant Neptune]]''': While If "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, then the ATK of "[[Attack PositionThe Tyrant Neptune]] " becomes 0, and will remain at 0 even if "[[Defense PositionSkill Drain]] effects of "is removed from the field.<ref>[[Morphtronic Radion]http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=54048&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Does the ATK and DEF of "The Tyrant Neptune" cannot be activated, because the become 0 if it is negated by "While in Attack PositionSkill Drain" and ?</ref><ref name="While in Defense PositionTyraNept-SkillDrain-GainedEffects" effects are negated./>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Neo-Spacian Glow MossWorm Zero|Neo-Spacian Glow MossWorm Zero]]:''' If : When the effect of "[[Skill Drain]]" becomes active, the ATK of "[[Neo-Spacian Glow MossWorm Zero]]" attacks directly with its becomes 0, and will remain 0 even if the effect and of "[[Skill Drain]]" disappears. Also, while "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated in responseactive, the "''2 or more:''", etc, effects are negated. Once the effect of "[[Neo-Spacian Glow MossSkill Drain]]" can is no longer attack directly applied, the "''2 or more:''", etc, effects are re-applied.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=50810&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: When the effects of "Worm Zero" are negated by "Skill Drain", are its ATK and (another) replay will occur.its obtained effects no longer applied?</ref>
===On Not Removing Lingering Effects===* '''[[:Card Rulings:Phantom DragonArmored Bee|Phantom DragonArmored Bee]]''': If you have 1 face-up Suppose "[[Beast King Barbaros]]" is Summoned without [[Tribute]] (1900 ATK), and then has its ATK halved by the effect of "[[Phantom DragonArmored Bee]]" while (to 950 ATK). If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activeactivated during the same turn, when your opponent [[Special Summon]]s a monster you can Special Summon another then the ATK of "[[Phantom DragonBeast King Barbaros]]" into one of will remain at 950, the Monster Card Zones that was made unusable halved value it became by the negated effect of "[[Phantom DragonArmored Bee]]".<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=53876&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If "Skill Drain" is activated after an ATK is halved by the effect of "Armored Bee", then what does the value become?</ref>
*'''[[Card Rulings:Power SupplierBlackwing Armor Master|Power SupplierBlackwing Armor Master]]''': If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated, monsters do not remove any [[targetWedge Counter]]ed s generated by "[[Power SupplierBlackwing Armor Master]]" lose the +400 <ref>[[ATKhttp://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=46463&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]]. If : Do the Wedge Counters generated by "[[Skill Drain]]Blackwing Armor Master" is removed from the field, disappear when the effect of "[[Power Supplier]]Skill Drain" is reapplied and the [[target]]ed monsters will regain the +400 [[ATK]].applied?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Proto-Cyber DragonCrimson Blader|Proto-Cyber DragonCrimson Blader]]:''' : If "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, this card is no longer treated as activated after the effect of your "[[Cyber DragonCrimson Blader]]". You could not use it for resolves, then the effect of "[[Attack Reflector UnitCrimson Blader]]"is not negated and your opponent still cannot Normal/Special Summon monsters.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=64822&event=FE0006 Konami OCG FAQ]: If "Skill Drain" is activated after "Crimson Blader" activates, etc.then do you stop applying the effect?</ref>
* '''[[:Card Rulings:Silent InsectCyber Dragon Zwei|Silent InsectCyber Dragon Zwei]]:''' : If the effect of "[[Silent InsectCyber Dragon Zwei]]" has resolved and its name is being treated as "[[face-upCyber Dragon]] on the field, you can activate "Skill Drain" by paying 1000 Life Points, but its effect will be negated. If then if "[[Skill Drain]]" is active on activated, then the field when you Normal or Flip Summon name of "[[Silent InsectCyber Dragon Zwei]]", its effects are negated and it will remain in remains as "[[Battle Position#Attack Position|Attack PositionCyber Dragon]]".<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=53025&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If the effect of "Cyber Dragon Zwei" is negated by "Skill Drain", then what does its name become?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Spirit ReaperDarklord Asmodeus|Spirit ReaperDarklord Asmodeus]]:''' : If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activeactivated after "[[Darklord Asmodeus]]" Special Summons the "[[Asmo Token]]" and the "[[Deus Token]]", then the effects "''An "[[Spirit ReaperAsmo Token]]" can cannot be equiped with Equip Cards, but if destroyed by card effects. A "[[Skill DrainDeus Token]]" cannot be destroyed by battle.''" are still applied. This is later removed from because [[Token Monster]]s are always treated as [[Normal Monster]]s without effects. The effect which prevents the field "[[Spirit ReaperAsmo Token]]" will be and the "[[Deus Token]]" from being destroyedare effects of "[[Darklord Asmodeus]]".<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=50284&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If "Skill Drain" is active, can a Token Special Summoned by "Darklord Asmodeus" be destroyed by battle or by card effects?</ref>
* '''[[:Card Rulings:Spirit ReaperDragunity Primus Pilus|Spirit ReaperDragunity Primus Pilus]]:''' : Suppose that the effect of "[[Dragunity Primus Pilus]]"resolves properly and equips a [[Spirit ReaperWinged Beast-Type]]" can be [[destroyedDragunity]] as " monster with a result [[Dragon-Type]] "[[Dragunity]]" monster. If the effect of battle while "[[Skill Drain]]" is activeapplied, then the [[Dragon-Type]] monster remains equipped to the [[Winged Beast-Type]] monster.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=56735&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If the effect of "Skill Drain" is applied, then does the monster equipped by the effect of "Dragunity Primus Pilus" remain equipped?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:The Unhappy GirlGenex Recycled|The Unhappy GirlGenex Recycled]]:''' If : After the effect of "[[The Unhappy GirlGenex Recycled]]" applies her effect to a monsterresolves, and if "[[Skill Drain]]" etc is then activated and resolves, and then the effect of "[[Skill DrainGenex Recycled]]" is then will not negate the effect.<ref>[[destroyedhttp://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=47532&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]] afterwards, then : Is the new card name of "[[The Unhappy Girl]]Genex Recycled"'s negated by the effect is re-applied and the monster that battled with her before of "[[Skill Drain]]" was activated cannot attack or change [[Battle Position|battle position]] once again.?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Vennominaga the Deity of Poisonous SnakesLevel Warrior|Vennominaga the Deity of Poisonous SnakesLevel Warrior]]:''' : If "[[Level Warrior]]" Special Summons itself and its Level changes to 2 or 4, then when "[[Skill Drain]]" is already active on activated, the field when Vennominaga is Special Summoned, Level of "[[Level Warrior]]" will not return to 3.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=48847&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Can "Skill Drain" negate the effect of Vennominaga is negated."Level Warrior" which changes its Level?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Worm DimiklesMist Valley Thunderbird|Worm DimiklesMist Valley Thunderbird]]''':The "''cannot attack' If “'" effect of "[[Mist Valley Thunderbird]]" is resolved as the same effect which Special Summons it. Thus, if "[[Skill Drain]]” " is activated after “active, then "[[Worm DimiklesMist Valley Thunderbird]]” gains 300 ATK " still cannot attack.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=57084&event=FE0006 Konami OCG FAQ]: If you activate "Skill Drain" and DEFSpecial Summon "Mist Valley Thunderbird" by its effect, the effect to gain ATK and DEF is thennegated.can it attack?</ref>
* "'''[[Skill Drain]]" does not stop you from activating [[Ignition Effect]]s, but it does negate their effects as long as the [[Effect MonstersCard Rulings:Number 20: Giga-Brilliant|Effect Monster]] remains on the field. <ref name="IndivNumber 20: Gig-Anto Brilli-SkillDrain"/>**If you Tribute "[[Cannon SoldierAnt]]" to itself while "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, "[[Cannon Soldier]]"'s effect is not negated because "[[Cannon Soldier]]" is in the [[Graveyard]], but if '': If you [[Tribute]] increase a different monster for "[[Cannon Soldier]]"'s effect, ATK and then the effect is negated and your opponent takes no damage.**Likewise, if you activate "[[Winged Minion]]"'s effect while "[[Skill Drain]]" is activeactivated, "[[Winged Minion]]" is no longer on then the field and its effect resolvesincrease to ATK remains. ** If you activate "<ref>[[Exiled Forcehttp://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=63704&event=FE0006 Konami OCG FAQ]]"'s : The ATK increase from the effect while "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, "[[Exiled Force]]" is no longer on the field and you can select and destroy 1 monster on the field.**If you Tribute "[[Paladin of White Dragon]]" to activate its effect while "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, it is no longer on the field and you can [[Special Summon]] "[[BlueNumber 20: Gig-Anto Brilli-Eyes White Dragon]]Ant".**If you Tribute "[[Great Dezard]]" while "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, it is no longer on the field and you can [[Special Summon]] "[[Fushioh Richie]]".lasts for how long?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Big Shield GardnaPlaguespreader Zombie|Big Shield GardnaPlaguespreader Zombie]]''':''' See above; listed under "[[Skill DrainThe Fabled Ganashia]]" only negates the effects of monsters that are [[face-up]] on the field, so a [[face-down]] "[[Big Shield Gardna]]" may still negate a [[Spell Cards|Spell Card]] that targets it while "[[Skill Drain]]" is active on the field. It will still be flipped to [[face-up]] [[Battle Position#Defense Position|Defense Position]], and now its effect that changes its battle position when it is attacked will be negated.''
* '''[[:Card Rulings:Doomcaliber KnightThe Fabled Ganashia|Doomcaliber KnightThe Fabled Ganashia]]''': If "[[Doomcaliber KnightThe Fabled Ganashia]]'s" effect activates while or "[[Skill DrainPlaguespreader Zombie]]" is face-up on the field, was Special Summoned by its effect , then it is not negated because removed from play if it is not on would be removed from the field when its even if the effect of "[[resolveSkill Drain]]s" is active.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=52029&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If "Skill Drain" has been activated, then is "The Fabled Ganashia" removed from play if it would be removed from the field after it was Special Summoned by its effect?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Winged Kuriboh LV10The Tyrant Neptune|Winged Kuriboh LV10The Tyrant Neptune]]:''' You can activate the effect of : After "[[Winged Kuriboh LV10The Tyrant Neptune]]" gains the name and effects of a monster, if "[[Skill Drain]]" is on the fieldactivated, and then "[[The Tyrant Neptune]]" keeps its changed name. If "[[The Tyrant Neptune]]" gained a [[Continuous Effect]], then "[[Skill Drain]]" negates that effect. If "[[The Tyrant Neptune]]" gained an [[Ignition]], [[Trigger]], or [[Quick Effect]], then the effect will resolve normally and not can be negated[[activate]]d, because it is no longer a but "[[face-upSkill Drain]] monster on " will negate the fieldeffect when it resolves.<ref name="TyraNept-SkillDrain-GainedEffects">[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=54089&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Does "Skill Drain" negate the name and the effects gained by "The Tyrant Neptune"?</ref>
===Versus Conditions/Costs===* If your opponent uses "'''[[Bazoo the Soul-Eater:Card Rulings:Backup Warrior|Backup Warrior]]''': The text "'s effect to increase its 'If this card is [[ATKSpecial Summon]]ed, and you use "cannot [[Skill DrainSynchro Summon]]this turn.''", of "[[Bazoo the Soul-EaterBackup Warrior]]"'s is not treated as an effect of an [[ATKEffect Monster]] returns to normal, even if so "[[Skill Drain]]" is destroyed after resolvingcannot negate it. If "Thus, you cannot [[Skill DrainSynchro Summon]]" is negating during the turn in which you Special Summon "[[Bazoo the Soul-EaterBackup Warrior]]"'s even if the effect, you can still pay the cost and remove monsters in your Graveyard from play, but of "[[Bazoo the Soul-EaterSkill Drain]]"'s [[ATK]] will not increaseis active.<ref name>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=53644&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Can you Synchro Summon if "Backup Warrior"Indiv-SkillDrainwas Special Summoned while "Skill Drain" was active?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Blackwing - Breeze the Zephyr|Blackwing - Breeze the Zephyr]]''': The effects of text "''This card cannot be used to [[Zombyra the DarkSynchro Summon]] a [[Synchro Monster]]" are negated while except a "[[Skill DrainBlackwing]]" is active, so monster.''" of "[[Zombyra Blackwing - Breeze the DarkZephyr]]" can attack your opponent directlyis not treated as an effect of an Effect Monster, and its so it cannot be negated by "[[ATKSkill Drain]] is not decreased because of its effect". If Thus, even while "[[Skill Drain]]" is destroyedactive, you cannot use "[[Zombyra Blackwing - Breeze the DarkZephyr]]"'s as a [[Synchro Material]] for a non-"[[ATKBlackwing]] is not changed" monster.<ref name>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=55296&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: While "Skill Drain" is active, can you use "IndivBlackwing -SkillDrainBreeze the Zephyr"as a Synchro Material for a non-"Blackwing" monster?</ref>
* The '''[[ATKCard Rulings:Debris Dragon|Debris Dragon]] and [[DEF]] of ''': The effect "[[Gradius' Option]]'This card can only be used as a Synchro Material Monster...''", the [[ATK]] of "[[Maju Garzett]]", and similar monsters is 0 while "[[Skill DrainDebris Dragon]]" is active, and is not restored even if treated as an effect. It cannot be negated by "[[Skill Drain]]" is destroyed.<ref name="IndivDD-SkillDrainSD">[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=46639&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: While the effect of "Skill Drain"is being applied, can you use "Debris Dragon" as Synchro Material Monster for a non-Dragon-Type monster?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Behemoth the King of All AnimalsFishborg Blaster|Behemoth the King of All AnimalsFishborg Blaster]]''':The text "''' If you if this card is used as a [[Synchro Material Monster]], the other [[Tribute SummonSynchro Material Monster]] "s must all be [[Behemoth the King of All AnimalsWATER]]monsters''" of " with 1 [[TributeFishborg Blaster]], and " is not treated as an effect. It cannot be negated by cards like "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated, its so all the other [[Synchro Material Monster]]s must be [[ATKWATER]] becomes 2700 points. Even even if "[[Skill Drain]]" is destroyedactive.<ref name="FBG-SD">[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=49777&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: While "Skill Drain" is active, can the [[ATK]] remains at 2700 points.Synchro Materials for a Synchro Summon be "Fishborg Blaster" and non-WATER monsters?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Berserk DragonKoa'ki Meiru|Berserk DragonKoa'ki Meiru]]:''' While : The text "''During each of your {{sic|[[Skill DrainStandby Phase]]" is actives}}, "[[Berserk Dragondestroy]] this card unless you [[send]]1 "[[Iron Core of Koa's effects are negated. But ki Meiru]]"from your [[Berserk Dragonhand]]to the [[Graveyard]"].'s effect doesn't count turns, so if " of "[[Skill DrainKoa'ki Meiru Valafar]]" was active for 4 turns, and is then a [[destroyedMaintenance Cost]], do not reduce . It cannot be negated by the effect of "[[Berserk DragonSkill Drain]]"'s , so you must still pay the [[Maintenance Cost]] during your {{sic|[[ATKStandby Phase]] for those 4 turnss}}.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=48814&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Can the effect of "Skill Drain" negate the Maintenance Cost of "Koa'ki Meiru Valafar" etc?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Card TrooperQuickdraw Synchron|Card TrooperQuickdraw Synchron]]''': The only effect of "[[Quickdraw Synchron]]" is its effect which Special Summons it. If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated after active or if "[[Card TrooperForbidden Chalice]]" affects "[[Quickdraw Synchron]]'s" first effect has been activated, then the increase in ATK will be negated. Even if rest of the text of "[[Skill DrainQuickdraw Synchron]]" leaves play, the increase in ATK will is still applied and is not returnnegated.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=51154&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Is any of the text of "Quickdraw Synchron" treated as the effect of an Effect Monster?</ref>
*'''[[:Card Rulings:Crusader of EndymionRapid Warrior|Crusader of EndymionRapid Warrior]]''': If After the effect of "[[Skill DrainRapid Warrior]]" is activated[[activate]]d, this card loses any you cannot attack with your other monsters even if the effect of "[[ATKSkill Drain]] gained from its own " is applied.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=55653&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If the effect of "Skill Drain" is applied after resolving the effect.of "Rapid Warrior", then can the other monsters attack?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Darkblaze DragonTorapart|Darkblaze DragonTorapart]]''': If "[[Skill DrainTorapart]]" is used as a [[face-upSynchro Material Monster]] on the field when while its effect is negated by "[[Darkblaze DragonAlector, Sovereign of Birds]]" is or "[[Special SummonForbidden Chalice]]ed from the [[Graveyard]], " or if "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated after , then the effect of "[[Darkblaze DragonTorapart]]" is still applied and Trap Cards cannot be activated until the end of the [[Special SummonDamage Step]]ed from when the Synchro Monster attacks.<ref>[[Graveyard]], "[[Skill Drain]http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=48871&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: When " will [[negate]] "[[Darkblaze Dragon|Darkblaze Dragon's]]Torapart" is used as a Synchro Material Monster while its effect that doubles its original [[ATK]] and [[DEF]] to create a new current [[ATK]] and [[DEF]]. If "[[Skill Drain]]" is later [[negate]]d or removed from the fieldnegated, do you apply the original [[ATK]] and [[DEF]] are not doubled again.effect which prevents Trap Cards from being activated?</ref>
===Versus Continuous Effects/Non-Chainable Effects===* '''[[Card Rulings:Earthbound Immortal Wiraqocha RascaArchlord Kristya|Earthbound Immortal Wiraqocha RascaArchlord Kristya]]''': If a face-up "[[Skill DrainArchlord Kristya]]" is activated, this card loses any [[ATK]] gained sent from its effect and will not regain it even if the field to the Graveyard while "[[Skill Drain]]" later leaves is active, then it is not returned to the top of the Deck, and is sent to the fieldGraveyard instead.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=48075&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Is "Archlord Kristya" returned to the top of the Deck when sent to the Graveyard while the effect of "Skill Drain" is being applied?</ref>
* '''[[:Card Rulings:Exodia NecrossBlizzard Princess|Exodia NecrossBlizzard Princess]]:''' While : If "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, when you Normal Summon "[[Exodia NecrossBlizzard Princess]]", then the effect "' [[ATK]] 'your opponent cannot activate Spell or Trap Cards''" is returned to its original 1800 pointsnegated, so your opponent may activate Spell or Trap Cards. Even Also, your opponent may still activate Spell or Trap Cards even if , afterwards, the effect of "[[Skill Drain]]" then leaves play, "is no longer applied.<ref>[[Exodia Necross]http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=56412&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If "Blizzard Princess" is Normal Summoned while "Skill Drain" does no{{sic}} regain any [[ATK]] increases it had because of its is applied, then is the effect, but it will begin to accumulate [[ATK]] points again.negated?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Exodia NecrossDark Elf|Exodia NecrossDark Elf]]:''' : The effects of "[[Dark Elf]]", "[[Panther Warrior]]", and "[[Mist Valley Falcon]]" are Continuous Effects, so they will be negated by "[[Skill Drain]]". While "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, you do not need to pay Life Points to attack with "[[Dark Elf]]", you do not need to Tribute a monster to attack with "[[Exodia NecrossPanther Warrior]]" is , and you do not destroyed if Exodia pieces are removed from need to return a card on the Graveyard, but it will be destroyed if field to the effect of hand to attack with "[[Skill DrainMist Valley Falcon]]" disappears.<ref name="SkiDra-Attacking">[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=50490&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: While "Skill Drain" is active, can "Dark Elf" attack without paying Life Points, and so on?</ref>
* '''[[:Card Rulings:Felgrand DragonDragunity Dux|Dragunity Dux]] / [[Card Rulings:Dragunity Legionnaire|Felgrand DragonDragunity Legionnaire]]''': If Suppose that the effect of a monster like "[[Skill DrainDragunity Dux]]" is [[face-up]] on the field when or "[[Felgrand DragonDragunity Legionnaire]]" is [[Special Summon]]ed, has its effect resolve and it equips itself with a Level 3 or if lower "[[Skill DrainDragunity]]" is activated after monster. If the effect of "[[Felgrand DragonSkill Drain]]" is Special Summonedthen applied, then "[[Skill DrainDragunity Dux]]" will [[negate]] can no longer be equipped with a monster by its own effect, so the Level 3 or lower "[[Felgrand Dragon|Felgrand Dragon'sDragunity]]" monster equipped to it is destroyed and sent to the Graveyard.<ref>[[ATKhttp://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=56753&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]] gaining : If the effect. If of a card like "[[Skill Drain]]Dragunity Dux" is later negated or removed from the field, then is the [[ATK]] gain is not reapplied.equipped Dragon-Type monster destroyed?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Fusilier Dragon, the Dual-Mode BeastEarthbound Immortal|Fusilier Dragon, the Dual-Mode BeastEarthbound Immortal]]:''' : If you Summoned this card without the effect of "[[TributeEarthbound Immortal Chacu Challhua]], and then " is negated by "[[Skill Drain]]" is later activated, the then you still cannot Normal Summon a second "[[ATKEarthbound Immortal Chacu Challhua]] and ". This is because the effect "''There can only be 1 face-up "[[DEFEarthbound Immortal]] are no longer halved. If " monster on the field''" of the second "[[Skill DrainEarthbound Immortal Chacu Challhua]]" is later destroyed, still applied while the second "[[ATKEarthbound Immortal Chacu Challhua]] and " is in the hand.<ref>[[DEF]] still remain 2800http://2000yugioh.faq. You can konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=49453&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Can a second "Earthbound Immortal Chacu Challhua" be Normal Summon Fusilier Dragon without Tributing monsters while Summoned after "Skill Drain is face-up on the field as it only targets Effect monsters on the field. Skill Drain will then negate Fusilier Dragon's ATK and DEF reducing effect, increasing it to 2800" was activated?</2000.ref>
*'''[[Card Rulings:Garlandolf, King of DestructionMist Valley Falcon|Garlandolf, King of DestructionMist Valley Falcon]]''': If "[[Skill Drain]]" is later activated, "[[Garlandolf, King of Destruction]]" will lose any [[ATK]] gained from its own effect and will not regain it if ''See above; listed under "[[Skill DrainDark Elf]]" is destroyed.''
* '''[[Card Rulings:Gigantic CephalotusGuardian of Order|Gigantic CephalotusGuardian of Order]]:''' If : Even if "[[Skill Drain]]" is negating the effect "''There can only be 1 of this card face-up on the field.''" of a monster like "[[Rai-Jin]]" or "[[Guardian of Order]]", the effect of copies of "[[Rai-Jin]]" or "[[Guardian of Order]]" in your hand will still be active, so you still cannot Normal Summon a second copy of "[[Gigantic CephalotusRai-Jin]]" loses any ATK gained by its effect. The ATK is not regained when or "[[Guardian of Order]]".<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=51816&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If "Skill Drain]]" is negated has been activated, then can you Normal Summon a second "Guardian of Order" or removed from the field."Rai-Jin"?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Gladiator Beast HoplomusInfernity Archer|Gladiator Beast HoplomusInfernity Archer]]''': Suppose that "[[Infernity Archer]]" attacks your opponent directly. If "[[Gladiator Beast HoplomusSkill Drain]]" is activated during the [[Special SummonBattle Step]]ed by the effect of a , then "[[Gladiator Beasts|Gladiator BeastInfernity Archer]]" monster, its original cannot attack directly and a [[DEFReplay]] becomes 2400occurs. If "[[Skill DrainForbidden Chalice]]" is later activated, this effect is negated and "during the [[Gladiator Beast HoplomusDamage Step]]" , then a [[Original ATK and DEF|original DEFReplay]] will return to 2100does not occur, and you calculate damage from the direct attack normally.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami. Even if jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=64242&event=FE0006 Konami OCG FAQ]: If you activate "[[Skill Drain]]" is later negated or removed from the field, the original [[DEF]] of after attacking directly with "[[Gladiator Beast Hoplomus]]Infernity Archer" will remain at 2100., then does a Replay occur?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Gladiator Beast LaquariMalefic|Gladiator Beast LaquariMalefic]]''': If "[[Gladiator Beast LaquariSkill Drain]]" is Special Summoned by negating the effect of a "''There can only be 1 face-up "[[Gladiator Beasts|Gladiator BeastMalefic]]" monster, its Original [[ATK]] and DEF|original ATK]] becomes 2100on the field. If ''" of a monster like "[[Skill DrainMalefic Blue-Eyes White Dragon]]" is later activated, this effect is or "[[negateMalefic Red-Eyes B. Dragon]]d and " or "[[Gladiator Beast Laquari|Gladiator Beast Laquari'sMalefic Stardust Dragon]]" original [[ATK]] will return to 1800. Even if , then you still cannot Special Summon a second "[[Skill DrainMalefic Blue-Eyes White Dragon]]" , since its effect is later still active while it is in the hand.<ref>[[negatehttp://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=53774&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]]d or removed from : Can you Special Summon a second "Malefic Blue-Eyes White Dragon" while the field, the original [[ATK]] effect of "[[Gladiator Beast Laquari]]Skill Drain" will remain at 1800.is active?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Greed QuasarMalefic|Greed QuasarMalefic]]:''' If “: Suppose you remove from play "[[Malefic Blue-Eyes White Dragon]]" with a card like "[[Interdimensional Matter Transporter]]", and then Summon another "[[Malefic Blue-Eyes White Dragon]]", all while "[[Skill Drain]]” " is activatedactive. During the [[End Phase]], “even though the effect "''There can only be 1 face-up "[[Greed QuasarMalefic]]” loses any extra Levels it has" monster on the field. Even if “''" of the "[[Malefic Blue-Eyes White Dragon]]" on the field is negated, that effect of the removed-from-play "[[Skill DrainMalefic Blue-Eyes White Dragon]]” " is destroyedstill active, so the removed-from-play "[[Malefic Blue-Eyes White Dragon]]" cannot return to the extra Levels remain lostfield.Thus, the removed-from-play "[[Malefic Blue-Eyes White Dragon]]" is sent to the Graveyard.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=53759&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Can a second "Malefic Blue-Eyes White Dragon" return to the field by the effect of "Interdimensional Matter Transporter"?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Legendary FiendMalefic|Legendary FiendMalefic]]''': While If the effect of a monster like "[[Malefic Blue-Eyes White Dragon]]" or "[[Malefic Red-Eyes B. Dragon]]" or "[[Skill DrainMalefic Stardust Dragon]]" is active, the ATK gain disappears. When negated by an effect like "[[Skill Drain]]" is or "[[negateForbidden Chalice]]d or removed ", then its effect which prevents your other monsters from the fieldattacking is also negated, so you can attack with a monster other than "[[Malefic Blue-Eyes White Dragon]]".<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=54212&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If the ATK gain effect of "Malefic Blue-Eyes White Dragon" is not reapplied.negated, then can other monsters attack?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Light End DragonMalefic|Light End DragonMalefic]]''': If “the effect of a monster like "[[Skill DrainMalefic Blue-Eyes White Dragon]]” is activated, the ATK and DEF of “" or "[[Light End Malefic Red-Eyes B. Dragon]]” and “" or "[[Dark End Malefic Stardust Dragon]]” will be restored to their original values. If “" is negated by an effect like "[[Skill Drain]]” " or "[[Forbidden Chalice]]", then its effect "''If there is no face-up Field Spell Card on the field, destroy this card.''" is also negated. Thus, "[[Malefic Blue-Eyes White Dragon]]" won't be destroyedif the [[Field Spell Card]] is removed from being face-up on the field.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=54206&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If the effect of "Malefic Blue-Eyes White Dragon" is negated, they will still remain at those original values until lowered again.then is it destroyed by its own effect if there is no longer a Field Card?</ref>
*'''[[Card Rulings:Machine King - 3000 B.C.Naturia Bamboo Shoot|Machine King - 3000 B.C.Naturia Bamboo Shoot]]''': If Suppose that you activate "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated, while "[[Machine King - 3000 B.C.Naturia Bamboo Shoot]]" loses its is on the field. When "[[ATKSkill Drain]] increase and will not regain it even if " is removed from the field, you re-apply the effect of "[[Skill DrainNaturia Bamboo Shoot]]" is destroyed.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=57622&event=FE0006 Konami OCG FAQ]: If "Skill Drain" stops being applied, then do you apply the effect of "Naturia Bamboo Shoot" a second time?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Maju GarzettNaturia Spiderfang|Maju GarzettNaturia Spiderfang]]:''' If : "[[Skill DrainNaturia Spiderfang]]" can attack if its effect is active, being negated by "[[Maju GarzettSkill Drain]]"'s , regardless of whether or not the opponent activated the effect of a Spell/Trap/Effect Monster Card during this turn.<ref>[[ATKhttp://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=47541&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]] is reset to 0 even if : When "[[Skill Drain]]" is later [[destroyed]].has been activated, can "Naturia Spiderfang" attack even when the opponent has not activated a card?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Man Beast of AresPanther Warrior|Man Beast of AresPanther Warrior]]''':''' If "[[Man Beast of Ares]]" gains [[ATK]], but then "[[Skill Drain]]See above; listed under " is activated, the [[ATKDark Elf]] increase is wiped out. Even if "[[Skill Drain]]" is later destroyed, the [[ATK]] increase is not restored. (Although new [[ATK]] can be gained.)''
* '''[[Card Rulings:Megarock DragonRai-Jin|Megarock DragonRai-Jin]]''':''' If "[[Skill Drain]]" is active while "[[Megarock Dragon]]" is in play, the effect of "[[Megarock Dragon]]" is negated and its original [[ATK]] and [[DEF]] are treated as zero. Even if "[[Skill Drain]]See above; listed under " is destroyed later, the original [[ATK]] and [[DEF]] Guardian of "[[Megarock DragonOrder]]" will remain zero.''
* '''[[Card Rulings:Montage DragonRoad Synchron|Montage DragonRoad Synchron]]''': If "[[Skill DrainRoad Synchron]]" is active while has its Level increased by 1 by its effect and later "[[Montage DragonSkill Drain]]" is face-up on activated, then the field, its ATK becomes 0. If Level of "[[Skill DrainRoad Synchron]]" is later negated or removed from the field, its ATK remains 0returns to 4.<ref name="RoaSyn-SkiDra"/>
*'''[[Card Rulings:Ogre of the Scarlet SorrowRoad Synchron|Ogre of the Scarlet SorrowRoad Synchron]]''':If “"[[Skill Drain]]” " is activatedactive, then the effect "''If this card is used for the [[ATKSynchro Summon]]/of a monster other than "[[DEFRoad Warrior]] ", its Level is decreased by 2.''" of “"[[Ogre of the Scarlet SorrowRoad Synchron]]” " will become 0 be negated, and remain 0 even if “[it will be used as a Level 4 monster.<ref name="RoaSyn-SkiDra">[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=50296&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: While "Skill Drain]]” " is active, if "Road Synchron" is later destroyed.used as a Synchro Material, does it return to its original Level?</ref>
* '''[[:Card Rulings:Sea Dragon Lord GishilnodonSergeant Electro|Sea Dragon Lord GishilnodonSergeant Electro]]''': If “the effect of "[[Sea Dragon Lord GishilnodonSergeant Electro]]’s” " is negated by an effect [[activate]]s, and later “like "[[Skill Drain]]” is activated", “then the selected Spell or Trap Card can now be [[Sea Dragon Lord Gishilnodonactivate]]” drops to 2300 ATK againd. Even Also, if “the effect of "[[Skill Drain]]” " is destroyed after thatno longer applied, “then the card selected by "[[Sea Dragon Lord GishilnodonSergeant Electro]]” remains at 2300 ATK until its " can no longer be [[activate]]d.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=55662&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If the effect of "Sergeant Electro" is triggered again.negated, then can the selected Spell or Trap Card be activated?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Trident DragionSpell Counter|Trident DragionSpell Counter]]''': If “an effect like "[[Trident DragionSkill Drain]]” gains additional attacks, and then “" negates the effect of a card like "[[Skill DrainBreaker the Magical Warrior]]” is activated later, it does not remove the additional attacks from “" or "[[Trident DragionRoyal Magical Library]]", then all Spell Counters are removed from the monster.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.”konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=54681&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: What happens if you negate the effect of a card that has Spell Counters on it?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:UFOroid FighterTuningware|UFOroid FighterTuningware]]:''' : If "[[UFOroid FighterSkill Drain]]" is on active, you cannot use the field, and then effect of "[[Skill DrainTuningware]]" is activated, the to treat it as a Level 2 monster for a Synchro Summon.<ref>[[original ATK and DEF|original ATK http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=45989& DEFevent=FE0006 Konami FAQ]] will be zero, and will remain zero even if : If the effect of "[[Skill Drain]]" is [[destroyed]] or negated.applied, can you use "Tuningware" as a Level 2 monster for a Synchro Summon?</ref>
===Miscellaneous===* "Skill Drain" will not affect lingering effects or conditions that are left over from a previous effect. For example, if you '''[[Special SummonCard Rulings:Djinn of Rituals|Djinn of Rituals]] a [[Fusion Monster]] with ''': The effect of "[[Summoner Djinn Releaser of IllusionsRituals]]", which prevents your opponent from Special Summoning and then the effect of "[[Skill DrainDjinn Presider of Rituals]]" which lets you draw when an opponent's monster is activated afterwards, destroyed are not treated as effects of the [[Fusion Monsters|Fusion Ritual Monster]] is still destroyed in the which was [[Phase#End Phase|End PhaseRitual Summon]]ed. If you Thus, if the effect of the [[Special SummonRitual Monster]] a Fusion Monster with is negated by an effect like "[[Magical ScientistSkill Drain]]", and then or "[[Skill DrainForbidden Chalice]]" is activated, then the effect of "[[Fusion Monsters|Fusion MonsterDjinn Releaser of Rituals]] cannot attack " which prevents your opponent's from Special Summoning is still applied.<ref>[[Life Pointshttp://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=51166&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]] directly, and is returned to : Will "Skill Drain" negate the effect of "[[Fusion DeckDjinn Releaser of Rituals]] at the end of the turn." which is applied to a Ritual Monster?</ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Obelisk the Tormentor|Obelisk the Tormentor]]''': If "[[Hino-Kagu-TsuchiObelisk the Tormentor]]"'s effect is activated, Special Summoned and then "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated laterduring the same turn, then its effect will be negated and "[[Hino-Kagu-TsuchiObelisk the Tormentor]]"'s effect is will not negated and be sent to the opponent must discard his/her hand Graveyard during their next Draw the End Phase. But However, if "[[Skill Drain]]" is active at the time later destroyed, then "[[Hino-Kagu-TsuchiObelisk the Tormentor]]"'s effect activates, then will be sent to the Graveyard during the effect is negatedEnd Phase.<ref name>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=47772&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Is "Indiv-SkillDrainObelisk the Tormentor"sent to the Graveyard during a turn in which it is Special Summoned and "Skill Drain" is activated?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Blackwing - Sirocco the DawnSupervise|Blackwing - Sirocco the DawnSupervise]]:''' : If “"[[Skill Drain]]” " is activated after negating the effect of “a [[Blackwing - Sirocco Gemini Monster]] which has not been [[Normal Summon]]ed a second time, then the Dawn[[Gemini Monster]] may be equipped with "[[Supervise]]” resolves". The [[Gemini Monster]] will be treated as if it was [[Normal Summon]]ed a second time, then but the effect is not will be negatedby "[[Skill Drain]]". The ATK boost remainsIf "[[Skill Drain]]" is removed from the field, and then you can apply the effect of the other monsters cannot attack this turn[[Gemini Monster]].<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=50446&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Can "Supervise" be equipped to a Gemini Monster which is not being treated as a Normal Monster because of "Skill Drain"?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Blue Thunder T-45Trap Eater|Blue Thunder T-45Trap Eater]]''': Even while If a card like "[[Skill DrainVanity's Fiend]]" is active, the or "[[Thunder Option TokenFossil Dyna Pachycephalo]]" cannot be has its effect negated by "[[TributeSkill Drain]]d for a ", then you still can send "[[Tribute Skill Drain]]" to the Graveyard to Special Summon"[[Trap Eater]]".<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=46582&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Can "Trap Eater" be Special Summoned by sending "Skill Drain" to the Graveyard while "Vanity's Fiend" is on the field?</ref>
*'''[[Card Rulings:Cyber Dragon ZweiTriple Star Trion|Cyber Dragon ZweiTriple Star Trion]]''': If "[[Cyber Dragon ZweiSkill Drain]]" is being treated as active and you send "[[Cyber DragonTriple Star Trion]]" by to the Graveyard as a Tribute for a Tribute Summon or Set, then during the End Phase you can activate its own effect and which Special Summons it from the Graveyard.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=63758&event=FE0006 Konami OCG FAQ]: If you use "Triple Star Trion" as a Tribute for a Tribute Summon or Set while "[[Skill Drain]]" is activatedactive, the name is still treated as "[[Cyber Dragon]].then can you activate its effect?</ref>
===In Other Rulings===* '''[[:Card Rulings:Gear Golem the Moving FortressInverse Universe|Gear Golem the Moving FortressInverse Universe]]:''' If you activate & resolve this card: When "[[Inverse Universe]]" resolves, its effect replaces the monster's effect ATK and then DEF values.<ref name="InvUni-ChangingATKDEF">[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=53117&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: How is the ATK of "Breaker the Magical Warrior" replaced by "Inverse Universe"?</ref>**Example: There is one Spell Counter on "[[Breaker the Magical Warrior]]" (1900 ATK / 1000 DEF). After "[[Inverse Universe]]" resolves, "[[Skill DrainBreaker the Magical Warrior]]" is activatedwill have 1000 ATK / 1900 DEF. Afterwards, you can still attack directly because the ATK of "[[Gear Golem Breaker the Moving FortressMagical Warrior]]"'s effect is already applied and it's still applied will remain at 1000 ATK / 1900 DEF, even if Spell Counters are removed from or added to "[[Breaker the Magical Warrior]]". If "[[Skill Drain]]" is later activated, then "[[Breaker the Magical Warrior]]" will still remain at 1000 ATK / 1900 DEF.<ref name="InvUni-ChangingATKDEF"/>
===On Negating Activated Effects===* '''"[[Card Rulings:Magical Scientist|Magical ScientistSkill Drain]]:''' If " will negate Flip Effects, and you can chain the activation of "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated after to the activation of a Fusion Monster is [[Special Summon]]ed with Flip Effect, but you cannot activate "[[Magical ScientistSkill Drain]]", in the effect of "[[Magical ScientistDamage Step]]" (that makes the because it does not specifically modify [[Fusion Monsters|Fusion MonsterATK]] unable to attack directly and have to go back to the or [[Extra DeckDEF]]) has been applied already, and is not negated, so the you cannot chain "[[Special SummonSkill Drain]]ed " to a [[Fusion Monsters|Fusion MonsterFlip Effect]] still cannot attack directly and must go back to the that is activated because a monster was attacked while [[Extra Deckface-down]].
* '''If you Flip Summon "[[Card Rulings:Mosaic Manticore|Mosaic ManticoreSpear Cretin]]''': If " while "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated after active, "[[Spear Cretin]]"'s effect is negated when it is sent to the monsters [[TributeGraveyard]]d to because it is a [[Tribute SummonFlip Effect]] and "[[Mosaic ManticoreSkill Drain]]" are negates [[Special SummonFlip Effect]]ed by its effect, the monsters still cannot attack and their effects are negateds.
* '''"[[Card Rulings:Neo-Spacian Dark Panther|Neo-Spacian Dark PantherSkill Drain]]:''' If "negates [[Skill DrainQuick Effect]]" is activated after s such as "[[Neo-Spacian Dark PantherPaladin]]'s" effect has resolved, the effects that the and "[[Neo-Spacian Dark Panther|Dark PantherRyu Senshi]]" copied will be negated, but it will still keep the copied card name until the end of the turn.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Oracle of the Sun|Oracle of the SunSpirit monster]]s are not returned to the owner''': If the [[ATK]] of "[[Oracle of the Sun]]" is being doubled by "[[Supay]]" and s hand while "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated, the [[ATK]] remains doubledactive.
* '''If a face-down "{{sic|[[Card Rulings:Plaguespreader ZombieKiseitai|Plaguespreader ZombieKisetai]]''': If |"}} is attacked while "[[Plaguespreader ZombieSkill Drain]]" is Special Summoned from active, the effect of "{{sic|Kisetai|"}} is negated, damage calculation is performed, and "{{sic|Kisetai|"}} will not equip itself to the attacking monster. But if "{{sic|Kisetai|"}} is already an [[GraveyardEquip Spell Card]] by its effect , and is later removed from the field while "[[Skill Drain]]" is activeactivated, "{{sic|Kisetai|"}} is unaffected because it is removed from playno longer an [[Effect Monster]].
* '''A [[Card Rulings:Quillbolt Hedgehog|Quillbolt HedgehogUnion Monster]]''': If that attached itself to another monster before "[[Quillbolt HedgehogSkill Drain]]" became active is Special Summoned unaffected by its effect and is later removed from the field while "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, . If "[[Quillbolt HedgehogSkill Drain]]" is still removed from playactive, you can activate a Union Monster's effect to attach it to another monster, but nothing happens and it remains a monster.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Raviel, Lord of PhantasmsArchfiend|Raviel, Lord of PhantasmsArchfiend]]:''' If : The effect of rolling a die for an Archfiend will be negated by "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated, any "[[Phantasm Token]]s" on the field still cannot attack. (Also, while "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, "[[Raviel, Lord of Phantasms]]" will not generate any more "[[Phantasm Token]]s".)
* '''[[Card Rulings:ScannerBalloon Lizard|ScannerBalloon Lizard]]:''' If “While "[[Skill Drain]]” " is activated after the effect of “[[Scanner]]” resolvesactive, the effect of “[[Scanner]]” is still applied, and “you can't put new counters on "[[ScannerBalloon Lizard]]” will still be removed from play if it leaves the field".
* '''[[Card Rulings:Sonic JammerDestiny HERO - Captain Tenacious|Sonic JammerDestiny HERO - Captain Tenacious]]:''' If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated after "active during the [[Sonic JammerStandby Phase]]"'s when this effect has resolvedresolves, the this effect of "Sonic Jammer" is not will be negated because , even if "[[Skill Drain]]" was not active when "activated after your {{sic|[[Sonic JammerDestiny HERO|Destiny Hero]]" }} monster was flipped, activated its effect, and applied its effectdestroyed.
* You can '''[[Special SummonCard Rulings:Majestic Mech - Goryu|Majestic Mech - Goryu]] / [[Card Rulings:Majestic Mech - Ohka|Majestic Mech - Ohka]] "/ [[GilasaurusCard Rulings:Majestic Mech - Senku|Majestic Mech - Senku]]" while :''' If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activeduring the [[End Phase]], but its effect is negated it will negate the effects of a "Majestic Mech" so your opponent does the "Majestic Mech" will not get send itself to the [[Special SummonGraveyard]].<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
===On Negating Continuous/Non-Chainable Effects===* Conditions for Summoning monsters is not negated by While "[[Skill Drain]]", so is active you still must remove 1 cannot [[DARKTribute]] and 1 a [[LIGHTface-up]] "[[Kaiser Sea Horse|Kaiser Seahorse]] monster " to [[Special Tribute Summon]] "a [[Level]] 7 or higher [[Chaos Emperor Dragon - Envoy of the EndLIGHT]]monster. However, and you cannot Normal Summon or Flip Summon "can [[Terrorking ArchfiendTribute]]" if there are no a [[Archfiendface-down]]s on the field.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrainKaiser Seahorse"/>.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Anteatereatingant|Anteatereatingant]]:''' If Restrictions are also lifted, so you activate the effect of "[[Anteatereatingant]]", then activate "[[Skill Drain]]", "Anteatereatingant" still can't attack that turn. (Even if with "[[Skill DrainUltimate Obedient Fiend]]" was chained to even if you have other cards on your side of the effectfield.)
* [[Toon Monster]]s'''effects are negated while "[[Card Rulings:Blackwing - Silverwind Skill Drain]]" is active and the Ascendant|Blackwing - Silverwind the Ascendant[[Toon Monster]]:''' You is on the field, so they can activate attack the effect same turn they are Summoned, you do not have to destroy monsters when this card is pay 500 [[Synchro SummonLife Points]]ed even to attack with them, and they are not destroyed if "[[Skill DrainToon World]]" is active. If you do, you will not be able to conduct your [[Battle Phasedestroy]]ed, even though the effect is negatedbut they cannot attack your opponent directly.
* '''"[[Card Rulings:Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning|Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the BeginningJinzo]]:''' If you activate " cannot negate Trap Cards while "[[Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the BeginningSkill Drain]]"'s first effectis already active, and because "[[Skill Drain]]" is chained to it to negate the negating "Jinzo"'s effect, or . But if "[[Skill DrainJinzo]]" was active before you activated is already on the effectfield, you cannot attack with activate "[[Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the BeginningSkill Drain]]" that turn because the activation of the effect was not negated and the condition that is included will not be negated by "[[Skill DrainJinzo]]"'s effect prevents you from doing so.
* '''"[[Goblin Attack Force]]" and "[[Card Rulings:Chiron the Mage|Chiron the MageSpear Dragon]]:''' The restriction that you can only activate this effect once per turn is a condition, " do not an effect. So if change their battle position after attacking while "[[Skill Drain]]" is active. If "[[Goblin Attack Force]]" attacks and changes battle position, then on the fieldyour next turn you activate "[[Skill Drain]]", you can pay the cost once per turn (for no change "[[Goblin Attack Force]]" back to [[Attack Position]] because its effect), but not pay the cost continuously in the same turnthat prevents this is negated.
* '''Monsters equipped to "[[Card Rulings:Combo Fighter|Combo FighterRelinquished]] / " while "[[Card Rulings:Combo Master|Combo MasterSkill Drain]]:''' If a chain occurred, then " is active are negated and destroyed because "[[Skill DrainRelinquished]]" was activatedno longer has an effect that allows it to be equipped with a monster, but then and "[[Skill DrainRelinquished]]" was destroyed, this monster can attack twice. (This monster's perception that a [[chainATK]] and [[DEF]] occurred is not resetare returned to normal.)
* '''Monsters that can hold [[Card Rulings:Debris Dragon|Debris DragonSpell Counter]]''': All restrictions on “s, like "[[Debris DragonSkilled Dark Magician]]” and Synchro Summons are conditions", not effects, so will not be negated by “no longer have that effect while "[[Skill Drain]]”" is active, so they cannot gain more Spell Counters and all Spell Counters already placed on them are removed.
*'''If "[[Card Rulings:Djinn Presider of Rituals|Djinn Presider of RitualsSkill Drain]]''': The effect to draw when the " is activated after "[[Ritual MonsterHayabusa Knight]] destroys a monster by battle is applied even if "'s first attack, "[[Skill DrainHayabusa Knight]]" is activedoes not get its second attack.
*'''Do not roll dice for [[Card Rulings:Djinn Releaser of Rituals|Djinn Releaser of RitualsArchfiend]]''': Even if s while "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, the opponent of the controller of the [[Ritual Monster]] this card was [[Tribute]]d for that cannot [[Special Summon]].
* '''You can have 2 "[[Card Rulings:Fishborg Blaster|Fishborg Blaster]]:Gravekeeper''' The requirement that you use [[WATERs Chief]]-s" on the field while "[[AttributeSkill Drain]] " is active, but if "[[Synchro Material Monster]]s when using this monster for a [[Synchro SummonSkill Drain]] " is a conditiondestroyed, not an effect. It cannot be negated by select 1 of the "[[Skill DrainGravekeeper's Chief]]s"and destroy it.
*'''[[Card Rulings:Majestic DragonAlien Hypno|Majestic DragonAlien Hypno]]''': The text If you take control of this card your opponent's monster with "[[Alien Hypno]]" and "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated, control of the selected monster is not an effectreturned to the opponent. It cannot be negated by If "[[Skill Drain]]"is later [[negate]]d or removed from the field, the selected monster is returned to your control.
*'''[[Card Rulings:Mist Valley ThunderbirdArcana Force EX - The Light Ruler|Mist Valley ThunderbirdArcana Force Ex - The Light Ruler]]''': The effect that prevents you from attacking with “If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated after {{sic|"[[Mist Valley ThunderbirdArcana Force EX - The Light Ruler]]” "}} is part of Special Summoned, the effect that Special Summons it. It of {{sic|"[[Arcana Force EX - The Light Ruler]]"}} is not negated by “. If "[[Skill Drain]]" is later negated or removed from the field, the effect of {{sic|"[[Arcana Force EX - The Light Ruler]]"}} is not reapplied.”
* '''[[Card Rulings:Quickdraw SynchronArmor Exe|Quickdraw SynchronArmor Exe]]:''': If "[[Skill Drain]]"You can substitute this card for any 1 is active and "[[SynchronArmor Exe]]" is Summoned, or if " [[TunerSkill Drain]] for a " is activated after "[[Synchro SummonArmor Exe]]" is not an effect. It will not be negated by Summoned, in both cases "[[Skill DrainArmor Exe]]"CAN attack the same turn it was Summoned.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Quickdraw SynchronCrystal Beast|Quickdraw SynchronCrystal Beast]]''': While "This card cannot be used as a [[Synchro Material MonsterSkill Drain]] except for " is active on the field, a "[[Synchro SummonCrystal Beast]] of a " monster that lists a [[Synchron]] monster as a [[Tuner]]" is not an effect. It destroyed will not be negated by "sent to the Graveyard and cannot be put in the [[Skill DrainSpell & Trap Card Zone]]".
* '''[[Card Rulings:Terrorking ArchfiendDark Catapulter|Terrorking ArchfiendDark Catapulter]]:''' While If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activeactivated, you still need to have an all [[Archfiend]] [[Monster Cards|Monster Cardcounter]] s on your side of the field in order to [[Normal Summon]] or [[Flip Summon]] "[[Terrorking ArchfiendDark Catapulter]]"are removed for no effect.
* '''[[Card Rulings:The CreatorDark Hunter|Dark Hunter]]:''' If you activate the effect of "[[The Creator]]", and it does not resolve because the opponent chains : While "[[Skill Drain]]"is active, or removes the targeted monster from the [[Graveyard]] with all of "[[DisappearDark Hunter]]'s"effects are negated because the primary effect, you"This card've still used s effect changes depending on the effect. So you cannot activate its effect again that turn (even if you destroy number of DARK monsters in your Graveyard"[[Skill Drain]]"), is negated.
* '''[[Card Rulings:The Six Samurai - KamonDark Magician of Chaos|The Six Samurai - Kamon]] / [[Card Rulings:The Six Samurai - Yaichi|The Six Samurai - YaichiDark Magician of Chaos]]:''' If "[[The Six Samurai - Kamon|Kamon's]]" effect is used, then While "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated lateractive, the first and second effects of "[[The Six Samurai - Kamon|KamonDark Magician of Chaos]]" still cannot declare an attack that turnare negated, but the 3rd effect is not negated.
* '''[[Card Rulings:TorapartDark Paladin|TorapartDark Paladin]]:''': If “"[[Skill DrainDark Paladin]]” is active while you use “"'s +500 [[TorapartATK]]” to Synchro Summon effect is a monster, “[[Torapart]]” is now no longer on the field, so the effect of “[[TorapartContinuous Effect]]” will be applied. So the opponent cannot activate Trap Cards when that While "[[Synchro MonsterSkill Drain]] attacks. This " is because active, the restriction on activating Trap Cards is an effect of “[[Torapart]],” not an effect effects of the "[[Synchro MonsterDark Paladin]]. ..." are negated.
* If your "'''[[Dark Flare KnightCard Rulings:Elemental HERO Neo Bubbleman|Elemental HERO Neo Bubbleman]]" is sent to the [[Graveyard]] while :''' If "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, its effect activates in the Graveyard so you can [[Special Summon]] this card is no longer treated as {{sic|"[[Mirage KnightElemental Hero Bubbleman]]" (but "[[Mirage Knight]]"'s effects will be negated once it is in play)}}.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
* If your '''[[Card Rulings:Elemental HERO Wildheart|Elemental HERO Wildheart]]:''' For {{sic|"[[Neko Mane KingElemental Hero Wildheart]]"}} vs. "[[Skill Drain]]", whichever effect was active on the field first takes precedence. So if "[[Elemental Hero Wildheart]]" is sent to on the field and "[[GraveyardSkill Drain]] by your opponent's card " is activated, his effect while is not negated. But if "[[Skill Drain]]" is activeon the field and {{sic|"[[Elemental Hero Wildheart]]"}} is Summoned, its his effect is activated.<ref name=negated by "[[Skill Drain]]"Indiv-SkillDrainas long as "/>[[Skill Drain]]" remains on the field.
* If your '''[[Card Rulings:Fox Fire|Fox Fire]]:''' While "[[Twin-Headed BehemothSkill Drain]]" is destroyed and sent to the active, you can [[GraveyardTribute]] while "[[Skill DrainFox Fire]]" is active, its effect activates and it is Special Summonedfor a [[Tribute Summon]].<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Atomic FireflyGladiator Beast Darius|Atomic FireflyGladiator Beast Darius]]:''' : While "Skill Drain" is active, if "Gladiator Beast Darius"[[Atomic Firefly]]is removed from the field, the Special Summoned "Gladiator Beast"'s effect activates in monster will remain on the field. If the [[Graveyard]] when Special Summoned "[[Atomic Firefly]]Gladiator Beast" monster attacks or is attacked, and it is sent returned to the [[Graveyard]] at Deck to activate its effect, the end of the attack, so effect will not be negated because "Gladiator Beast Darius'" effects are being negated by "[[Skill Drain]]" will not negate its effect.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Burning AlgaeGladiator Beast Dimacari|Burning AlgaeGladiator Beast Dimacari]]:''' : If "[[Gladiator Beast Dimacari]]"is [[Burning AlgaeSpecial Summon]]ed by the effect of a "'s [[Gladiator Beast]]" monster, it can attack twice during the [[Battle Phase]]. If "[[Skill Drain]]" is later activated, this effect cannot is [[negate]]d and "[[Gladiator Beast Dimacari]]" will no longer be negated by able to attack twice with its effect. Even if "[[Skill Drain]]"is later [[negate]]d or removed from the field, "[[Gladiator Beast Dimacari]]'s" effect to attack twice during the Battle Phase will not be reapplied.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Chainsaw InsectGora Turtle of Illusion|Chainsaw InsectGora Turtle of Illusion]]:''' If "[[Skill DrainGora Turtle of Illusion]]" is activeequipped with "[[Snatch Steal]]", your opponent will not get to draw, unless both effects of "[[Chainsaw InsectSnatch Steal]]" are negated. But if "Skill Drain" is destroyed in the battleactivated, then its "[[Gora Turtle of Illusion]]"'s effect will activate in the is negated, and "[[GraveyardSnatch Steal]] and your opponent "'s effects will draw 1 cardresolve properly.
* '''[[Card Rulings:D.D. SurvivorHarpie Queen|D.D. SurvivorHarpie Queen]]:''' If "[[Skill Drain]]" is active when on the field, while "[[D.D. SurvivorHarpie Queen]]" is removed from play, it is still [[Special Summon]]ed because on the field its effect activates during the [[End Phase]] while it is removed from playname will not be treated as "Harpie Lady".
* '''[[Card Rulings:Giant KozakyMataza the Zapper|Giant KozakyMataza the Zapper]]:''' The effect of While "[[Giant KozakySkill Drain]]" that inflicts damage to the [[controller]] activates in the [[Graveyard]] or the "removed zone"is active, wherever "[[Giant Kozaky]]" goes to after being [[destroyed]]. "[[The End of Anubis]]" will negate the effect you can take control of "[[Giant Kozaky]]" if it was [[destroyed]] and sent to Mataza the Graveyard, but "[[Banisher of the Light]]" will not (because "[[Giant KozakyZapper]]" does not have to be "[[destroyed]] and sent to the [[Graveyard]]"). Nor will "[[Skill Drain]]" negate the damage if "[[Giant Kozaky]]" is [[destroyed]]from your opponent.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Mirage KnightMorphtronic Boomboxen|Mirage KnightMorphtronic Boomboxen]]:''' : While "[[Mirage KnightSkill Drain]]" can be is active, the [[Special SummonAttack Position]]ed by "and [[Dark Flare KnightDefense Position]]"'s effect even if effects of "[[Skill DrainMorphtronic Boomboxen]]" is activecannot be activated, because the "[[Dark Flare Knight]]While in Attack Position" and "'s effect activates While in the [[Graveyard]]. However, Defense Position"[[Mirage Knight]]"'s effects are negated by "[[Skill Drain]]".
* '''[[Card Rulings:Sacred Phoenix of NephthysMorphtronic Cameran|Sacred Phoenix of NephthysMorphtronic Cameran]]:''' If : While "[[Skill Drain]]" is active on the field, the effect of "[[Sacred Phoenix of NephthysAttack Position]]" that and [[Special SummonDefense Position]]s it from the effects of "[[GraveyardMorphtronic Cameran]] is still " cannot be activated, because it is activated the "While in the [[Graveyard]]. However, the effect that destroys [[Spell Cards|Spell]] Attack Position" and [[Trap Cards]] on the field is "While in Defense Position" effects are negated because it activates on the field (so . If "[[Skill DrainMorphtronic Cameran]]" and other is destroyed by battle while in [[Spell Cards|SpellAttack Position]] and [[Trap Cards]] on the field are , its effect will not [[activate because it was destroyed]] by battle while its "While in this case)Attack Position" effect was being negated.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Sand MothMorphtronic Celfon|Sand MothMorphtronic Celfon]]:''' Even if : While "[[Skill Drain" is active when "[[Sand Moth]]" is [[Special Summon]]ed by its own effectactive, its the [[ATKAttack Position]] and [[DEFDefense Position]] will remained switched. (2000 effects of "[[ATKMorphtronic Celfon]] / 1000 [[DEF]])" cannot be activated, because the "While in Attack Position" and "While in Defense Position" effects are negated.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Winged KuribohMorphtronic Clocken|Winged KuribohMorphtronic Clocken]]:''' Because the effect of : While "[[Winged KuribohSkill Drain]]" activates in is active, the Graveyard, it will not be negated by [[Attack Position]] and [[Defense Position]] effects of "[[Skill DrainMorphtronic Radion]]"..cannot be activated, because the "While in Attack Position" and "While in Defense Position" effects are negated.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Cloudian - Ghost FogMorphtronic Magnen|Cloudian - Ghost FogMorphtronic Magnen]]:'''If : While "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, the [[Attack Position]] and [[Defense Position]] effects of "[[Morphtronic Magnen]]" cannot be activated while a monster has Fog Counter(s), because the Fog Counter(s) remain on the monster"While in Attack Position" and "While in Defense Position" effects are negated.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Power BondMorphtronic Radion|Power BondMorphtronic Radion]]:''' If you Fusion Summon "[[UFOroid Fighter]]" with 3000 [[ATK]], and then later in the turn : While "[[Skill Drain]]" is activatedactive, reducing its the [[ATKAttack Position]] to 0, you will still take 3000 points of damage during the and [[Phase#End Phase|End PhaseDefense Position]]. If you send effects of "[[UFOroid FighterMorphtronic Radion]]" to cannot be activated, because the [[Graveyard]] so that its effect resets "While in Attack Position" and its original [[ATK]] becomes zero, you still take damage equal to its original [[ATK]] at the time it was Special Summoned by "[[Power Bond]]While in Defense Position"effects are negated.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Power CapsuleNeo-Spacian Glow Moss|Power CapsuleNeo-Spacian Glow Moss]]:''' You can activate and resolve If "[[Power CapsuleNeo-Spacian Glow Moss]]" even if attacks directly with its effect and "[[Skill Drain]]" is on the fieldactivated in response, "[[Neo-Spacian Glow Moss]]" can no longer attack directly and (another) replay will occur.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Spell CountersPhantom Dragon|Spell CountersPhantom Dragon]]:''' When : If you have 1 face-up "[[Phantom Dragon]]" while "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, and you or when your opponent activates a [[Spell Cards|Spell CardSpecial Summon]], do not place [[Counter#Spell Counter|Spell Counters]] on this s a monster. Any you can Special Summon another "[[Counter#Spell Counter|Spell CountersPhantom Dragon]] " into one of the Monster Card Zones that are on this monster are removed when was made unusable by the negated "[[Skill DrainPhantom Dragon]]" is activated.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Super Double SummonProto-Cyber Dragon|Super Double SummonProto-Cyber Dragon]]:''': You can activate "[[Super Double Summon]]" and select a [[Gemini Monsters|Gemini Monster]] that is having its effect [[negate]]d by If "[[Skill Drain]]". The [[Gemini Monsters|Gemini Monster]] will be is active, this card is no longer treated as having been [[Normal Summon]]ed while face-up on the field, but the effects it gains will be [[negate]]d by "[[Skill DrainCyber Dragon]]". If You could not use it for "[[Skill DrainAttack Reflector Unit]]" is [[negate]]d or removed from the field later in the turn, the selected [[Gemini Monsters|Gemini Monster’s]] effects will be active and can be usedetc.
* '''[[Card Rulings:The Agent of Wisdom - MercurySilent Insect|The Agent of Wisdom - MercurySilent Insect]]:''' When the effect of If "[[The Agent of Wisdom - MercurySilent Insect]]" is negated by "[[Skill Drainface-up]]", and you have no [[hand]] at on the end of your opponent's End Phasefield, and you destroy can activate "[[Skill Drain]]" before your [[Phase#Standby Phase|Standby Phase]] (such as with "[[Mystical Space Typhoon]]" during your [[Phase#Draw Phase|Draw Phase]])by paying 1000 Life Points, you CAN draw because but its effect will be negated. If "[[Skill Drain]]" was destroyed. This is because active on the "field when you have no cards in your hand during your opponent's Normal or Flip Summon "[[Phase#End Phase|End PhaseSilent Insect]]" is a condition, not an effect, so it is not its effects are negated by "[[Skill Drain]]". As long as you can make and it so that "will remain in [[Skill Drain]]" is not negating "[[The Agent of Wisdom - Mercury]]"'s card-drawing effect by the time the [[Phase#Standby Phase|Standby PhaseAttack Position]] begins, you can draw.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Trap EaterSpirit Reaper|Trap EaterSpirit Reaper]]:''': If "[[Vanity's FiendSkill Drain]]" or is active, "[[Fossil Dyna PachycephaloSpirit Reaper]]" are on the [[Playing Field|field]]can be equiped with Equip Cards, but if "[[Skill Drain]]" is preventing their effects later removed from blocking [[Special Summon]]s, you can [[Summon]] the field "[[Trap EaterSpirit Reaper]]" even by sending "[[Skill Drain]]" to the will be [[Graveyarddestroy]]ed.
* '''[[Card Rulings:White Night DragonSpirit Reaper|White Night DragonSpirit Reaper]]:'''"[[Spirit Reaper]]" can be [[destroy]]ed as a result of battle while "[[Skill Drain]]" is active. * '''[[Card Rulings:The Unhappy Girl|The Unhappy Girl]]: ''' If you control your opponent's monster with "[[Snatch StealThe Unhappy Girl]]" while you have applies her effect to a monster, and "[[White Night DragonSkill Drain]]" in play is then activated and your opponent attacks the equipped monsterresolves, if you send and "[[Snatch StealSkill Drain]]" to the is then [[Graveyarddestroy]] to change the attack target no replay occurs. If the effect of ed afterwards, then "[[White Night DragonThe Unhappy Girl]]" 's effect is negated by re-applied and the monster that battled with her before "[[Skill Drain]]" a replay does occurwas activated cannot attack or change [[battle position]] once again.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Zoma Vennominaga the SpiritDeity of Poisonous Snakes|Zoma Vennominaga the SpiritDeity of Poisonous Snakes]]:''' If "[[Zoma the SpiritSkill Drain]]'s" is already active on the field when Vennominaga is Special Summoned, the effect cannot be of Vennominaga is negated by "[[Skill Drain]]".
==OCG Rulings=====On Activating EffectsIf the Monster is Not Face-Up===*The effect of "[[Skill Drain]]" negates the effects of Effect Monsters; it does NOT prevent Effect Monsters from activating their effects. Thus, "[[Skill Drain]]" will not prevent you from activating the effects of "negate an [[Exiled ForceIgnition Effect]]" or "[[Rescue CatTrigger Effect]]".<ref name="SkiDra-XFor-ResCat">if the [[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=50480&event=FE0006 Konami FAQEffect Monster]]: While "Skill Drain" is active, can an opponent's monster be destroyed by the effect of "not [[Exiled Forceface-up]]"?</ref>on the field when the effect resolves.
*'''"[[Skill Drain]]" does not stop you from activating [[Ignition Effect]]s, but it does negate their effects as long as the [[Effect Monster]] remains on the field.** If you Tribute "[[Cannon Soldier]]" to itself while "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, "[[Card Rulings:Battle Fader|Battle FaderCannon Soldier]]"''': The s effect of is not negated because "[[Battle FaderCannon Soldier]]" which Special Summons it and is in the [[Graveyard]], but if you [[Tribute]] a different monster for "[[Cannon Soldier]]"'s effect which ends the Battle Phase are resolved as , then the same effectis negated and your opponent takes no damage. The ** Likewise, if you activate "[[Winged Minion]]"'s effect while "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, "[[Winged Minion]]" is no longer on the field and its effect resolves.** If you activate"[[Exiled Force]]"'s in the hand, so the effects of effect while "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, "[[Exiled Force]]" is no longer on the field and you can select and destroy 1 monster on the field.** If you Tribute "[[Shadow-Imprisoning MirrorPaladin of White Dragon]]" will not negate the to activate its effect even though while "[[Battle FaderSkill Drain]]" is Special Summonedactive, so the effect which ends it is no longer on the field and you can [[Special Summon]] "[[Battle PhaseBlue-Eyes White Dragon]] will still be applied".<ref>** If you Tribute "[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=52913&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ[Great Dezard]]: Will the effect of "Battle Fader" end the Battle Phase if while "[[Skill Drain]]" is active?</ref>, it is no longer on the field and you can [[Special Summon]] "[[Fushioh Richie]]".
*'''[[Card Rulings:White Night DragonBig Shield Gardna|White Night DragonBig Shield Gardna]]:''': While "[[Skill Drain]]" is active and you control your opponent's "only negates the effects of monsters that are [[White Night Dragonface-up]]" because of "on the field, so a [[Snatch Stealface-down]]", if your opponent attacks, then you can activate the effect of "[[White Night DragonBig Shield Gardna]]" and send "may still negate a [[Snatch StealSpell Card]]" to the Graveyard. However, that targets it while "[[White Night DragonSkill Drain]]" is active on the field. It will not change the attack target still be flipped to itself because it changed sides. After this, a [[Replayface-up]] occurs because the number of monster you control changed.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=40939&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ[Defense Position]]: When "White Night Dragon" sends an equipped "Snatch Steal" to the Graveyard to activate , and now its effect which that changes the attack target, its battle position when it is the effect applied?</ref>attacked will be negated.
*'''[[Card Rulings:Stardust DragonWinged Kuriboh LV10|Stardust DragonWinged Kuriboh LV10]]:''': "[[Skill Drain]]" has no effect on "[[Stardust Dragon]]". For You can activate the first effect, Tributing of "[[Stardust DragonWinged Kuriboh LV10]]" is a cost, so if "[[Stardust DragonSkill Drain]]" is not on the field , and its effect will resolve normally and not be negated, because it is unaffected by "no longer a [[Skill Drainface-up]]". The second effect activates in monster on the Graveyard, so "[[Skill Drain]]" cannot negate itfield.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=43913&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Is the effect of "Stardust Dragon" negated by "Skill Drain"?</ref>
===On Removing Lingering Effects which Modify ATK/DEF===
* When a monster's [[ATK]] or [[DEF]] are changed by its own effect, like "[[Slate Warrior]]" or "[[Berserk Dragon]]", and "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated, that monster's effect is negated and the [[ATK]]/[[DEF]] are returned to normal. Even if "[[Skill Drain]]" is then destroyed, the old adjustment to [[ATK]]/[[DEF]] does not come back. Any bonuses or penalties are lost when "[[Skill Drain]]" effect is applied, and you have to start over from the beginning. * If your opponent uses "[[Bazoo the Soul-Eater]]"'s effect to increase its [[ATK]], and you use "[[Skill Drain]]", "[[Bazoo the Soul-Eater]]"'s [[ATK]] returns to normal, even if "[[Skill Drain]]" is destroyed after resolving. If "[[Skill Drain]]" is negating "[[Bazoo the Soul-Eater]]"'s effect, you can still pay the cost and remove monsters in your Graveyard from play, but "[[Bazoo the Soul-Eater]]"'s [[ATK]] will not increase. * The effects of "[[Zombyra the Dark]]" are negated while "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, so "[[Zombyra the Dark]]" can attack your opponent directly, and its [[ATK]] is not decreased because of its effect. If "[[Skill Drain]]" is destroyed, "[[Zombyra the Dark]]"'s [[ATK]] is not changed. * The [[ATK]] and [[DEF]] of "[[Gradius' Option]]", the [[ATK]] of "[[Maju Garzett]]", and similar monsters is 0 while "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, and is not restored even if "[[Skill Drain]]" is destroyed. *'''[[Card Rulings:Beast Behemoth the King Barbarosof All Animals|Beast Behemoth the King Barbarosof All Animals]]:''': If you [[Tribute Summon]] "[[Beast Behemoth the King Barbarosof All Animals]]" with 1 [[Tribute]], and "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated, its [[ATK]] becomes 2700 points. Even if "[[Skill Drain]]" is destroyed, the [[ATK]] remains at 2700 points. * '''[[Card Rulings:Berserk Dragon|Berserk Dragon]]:''' While "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, "[[Berserk Dragon]]"'s effects are negated. But "[[Berserk Dragon]]"'s effect doesn't count turns, so if "[[Skill Drain]]" Normal Summoned without Tributes was active for 4 turns, and is then [[destroy]]ed, do not reduce "[[Berserk Dragon]]"'s [[ATK]] for those 4 turns. * '''[[Card Rulings:Card Trooper|Card Trooper]]''': If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated after "[[Card Trooper]]'s" first effect has been activated, the increase in ATK will be negated. Even if "[[targetSkill Drain]]ed by " leaves play, the effect of increase in ATK will not return. * '''[[Card Rulings:Darkblaze Dragon|Darkblaze Dragon]]''': If "[[Skill Drain]]"is [[Blackwing face- Gale up]] on the Whirlwindfield when "[[Darkblaze Dragon]]"is [[Special Summon]]ed from the [[Graveyard]], then or if "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated after "[[Darkblaze Dragon]]" is [[Special Summon]]ed from the ATK of [[Graveyard]], "[[Beast King BarbarosSkill Drain]]" will become 950[[negate]] "[[Darkblaze Dragon]]'s" effect that doubles its original [[ATK]] and [[DEF]] to create a new current [[ATK]] and [[DEF]]. If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated later[[negate]]d or removed from the field, the original [[ATK]] and [[DEF]] are not doubled again. * '''[[Card Rulings:Exodia Necross|Exodia Necross]]:''' While "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, "[[Exodia Necross]]"' [[ATK]] is returned to its original 1800 points. Even if "[[Skill Drain]]" then the leaves play, "[[Exodia Necross]]" does no{{sic}} regain any [[ATK ]] increases it had because of its effect, but it will begin to accumulate [[ATK]] points again. * '''[[Card Rulings:Exodia Necross|Exodia Necross]]:''' While "[[Beast King BarbarosSkill Drain]]" will remain at 950is active, "[[Exodia Necross]]" is not destroyed if Exodia pieces are removed from the halved value set by Graveyard, but it will be destroyed if the effect of "[[Blackwing Skill Drain]]" disappears. * '''[[Card Rulings:Felgrand Dragon|Felgrand Dragon]]''': If "[[Skill Drain]]" is [[face- Gale up]] on the Whirlwindfield when "[[Felgrand Dragon]]" is [[Special Summon]]ed, or if "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated after "[[Felgrand Dragon]]"is Special Summoned, "[[Skill Drain]]" will [[negate]] "[[Felgrand Dragon]]'s" [[ATK]] gaining effect.<ref>If "[http[Skill Drain]]" is later negated or removed from the field, the [[ATK]] gain is not reapplied. * '''[[Card Rulings://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=50504&event=FE0006 Konami FAQFusilier Dragon, the Dual-Mode Beast|Fusilier Dragon, the Dual-Mode Beast]]: ''' If you Summoned this card without [[Tribute]], and then "[[Skill Drain]]" is later activated after , the [[ATK of ]] and [[DEF]] are no longer halved. If "Beast King Barbaros[[Skill Drain]]" is halved by later destroyed, the [[ATK]] and [[DEF]] still remain 2800/2000. You can Normal Summon Fusilier Dragon without Tributing monsters while Skill Drain is face-up on the field as it only targets Effect Monsters on the field. Skill Drain will then negate Fusilier Dragon's ATK and DEF reducing effect of , increasing it to 2800/2000. * '''[[Card Rulings:Gigantic Cephalotus|Gigantic Cephalotus]]:''' If "Blackwing - Gale the Whirlwind[[Skill Drain]]"is active, then what does "[[Gigantic Cephalotus]]" loses any ATK gained by its effect. The ATK become?</ref>is not regained when "[[Skill Drain]]" is negated or removed from the field.
*'''[[:Card Rulings:{{GetEngName|サイバー・エルタニン|false}}|{{GetEngNameGladiator Beast Hoplomus|サイバー・エルタニン}}Gladiator Beast Hoplomus]]''': If "[[:{{GetEngName|サイバー・エルタニン}}Gladiator Beast Hoplomus]]" is affected [[Special Summon]]ed by the effect of a "[[Gladiator Beast]]" monster, its original [[DEF]] becomes 2400. If "[[Skill Drain]]"is later activated, then its this effect of increasing its is negated and "[[Gladiator Beast Hoplomus]]" [[Original ATK is no longer applied, so it and DEF|original DEF]] will have 0 ATKreturn to 2100. If the effect of Even if "[[Skill Drain]]" disappearsis later negated or removed from the field, then the ATK original [[DEF]] of "[[:{{GetEngName|サイバー・エルタニン}}Gladiator Beast Hoplomus]]" will remain at 02100.<ref name="Eltanin-ATK">[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=51406&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: What happens to the ATK of "{{GetEngName|サイバー・エルタニン}}" when it is flipped face-down or when its effect is negated?</ref>
*'''[[Card Rulings:Emissary from PandemoniumGladiator Beast Laquari|Emissary from PandemoniumGladiator Beast Laquari]]''': If "[[Emissary from PandemoniumGladiator Beast Laquari]]" is Special Summoned with one Tribute, by the effect of a "[[Skill DrainGladiator Beast]]" will negate its effect and return its Level to 7 and monster, its Original [[ATK ]] and DEF to 2600 and 1800becomes 2100. If "[[Skill Drain]]" is later removed from the fieldactivated, then the Level of this effect is [[negate]]d and "[[Emissary from PandemoniumGladiator Beast Laquari]]'s" original [[ATK]] will not return to 5 and its ATK and DEF will not be halved1800.<ref>Even if "[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=48857&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ[Skill Drain]]: When the effect of "Emissary is later [[negate]]d or removed from Pandemonium" is negated by the effect field, the original [[ATK]] of "Skill Drain[[Gladiator Beast Laquari]]", what do its Level, ATK, and DEF become?</ref>will remain at 1800.
*'''[[Card Rulings:Emissary from PandemoniumLegendary Fiend|Emissary from PandemoniumLegendary Fiend]]''': If While "[[Emissary from PandemoniumSkill Drain]]" has its ATK/DEF halved by its effect and then it is affected by "[[Shrink]]" or "[[Megamorph]]"active, then "[[Shrink]]" and "[[Megamorph]]" use 1300 to determine the new ATKgain disappears. "[[Shrink]]" will make its ATK 650, etc. If When "[[Skill Drain]]" is later activated, then the effect of "[[Emissary from Pandemoniumnegate]]" will be negatedd or removed from the field, but it will still have 650 the ATKgain is not reapplied.<ref name="MftU-ATK">[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=48845&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: When "Emissary from Pandemonium" with its ATK halved is affected by "Shrink" or "Megamorph", how does its ATK change?</ref>
*'''[[Card Rulings:Fortune LadiesMaju Garzett|Fortune LadiesMaju Garzett]]:''': After a monster like If "[[Fortune Lady EarthSkill Drain]]" increases its own Level by its effectis active, if its Level is negated by an effect like "[[Skill DrainMaju Garzett]]" or "'s [[Forbidden ChaliceATK]]", then the Level of is reset to 0 even if "[[Fortune Lady EarthSkill Drain]]" returns to the original Level that is printed on the card.<ref>later [[http://yugiohdestroy]]ed.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=51058&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: When the effect of a monster like "Fortune Lady Earth" is negated by an effect like "Skill Drain", does its altered Level return to the original value?</ref>
*'''[[Card Rulings:Majestic Star DragonMan Beast of Ares|Majestic Star DragonMan Beast of Ares]]:''': If the ATK of "[[Majestic Star DragonMan Beast of Ares]]" is increased because it negated and then activated the effect of "gains [[Card TrooperATK]]", but then when it is affected by "[[Skill Drain]]"is activated, the ATK of "[[Majestic Star DragonATK]]" will return to its original value.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konamiincrease is wiped out.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=51238&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: After "Majestic Star Dragon" increases its ATK by an effect which is treated as its own, Even if "[[Skill Drain]]" is activatedlater destroyed, then does it return to the original amount?</ref>[[ATK]] increase is not restored. (Although new [[ATK]] can be gained.)
*'''[[Card Rulings:Montage Megarock Dragon|Montage Megarock Dragon]]:''': If "[[Montage Skill Drain]]" is active while "[[Megarock Dragon]]" is affected by in play, the effect of "[[Skill DrainMegarock Dragon]]", is negated and its original [[ATK becomes 0]] and [[DEF]] are treated as zero. If Even if "[[Skill Drain]]" is destroyed later removed, it does not regain its the original [[ATK.<ref>]] and [[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=43969&event=FE0006 Konami FAQDEF]]: When of "Montage [[Megarock Dragon]]" is flipped face down or has its effect negated, what does his ATK become?</ref>will remain zero.
*'''[[Card Rulings:Vice Montage Dragon|Vice Montage Dragon]]''': If "[[Skill Drain]]" will negate the effect of is active while "[[Vice Montage Dragon]]"is face-up on the field, and return its ATK/DEF to the printed valuesbecomes 0. If "[[Skill Drain]]" is later negated or removed from the field or negated, then the its ATK/DEF of "[[Vice Dragon]]" will not be halved again.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konamiremains 0.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=45855&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: When the effect of "[[Vice Dragon]]" is negated with "[[Skill Drain]]", what does its ATK/DEF become?</ref>
*'''[[:Card Rulings:{{GetEngName|Ｔｈｅ ｔｙｒａｎｔ ＮＥＰＴＵＮＥ}}|{{GetEngNameUFOroid Fighter|Ｔｈｅ ｔｙｒａｎｔ ＮＥＰＴＵＮＥ}}UFOroid Fighter]]''': If "[[UFOroid Fighter]]" is on the field, and then "[[Skill Drain]]" is activeactivated, then the ATK of "[[:{{GetEngNameoriginal ATK and DEF|Ｔｈｅ ｔｙｒａｎｔ ＮＥＰＴＵＮＥ}}original ATK & DEF]]" becomes 0will be zero, and will remain at 0 zero even if "[[Skill Drain]]" is removed from the field.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=54048&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ[destroy]]: Does the ATK and DEF of "{{GetEngName|Ｔｈｅ ｔｙｒａｎｔ ＮＥＰＴＵＮＥ}}" become 0 if it is ed or negated by "Skill Drain"?</ref><ref name="TyraNept-SkillDrain-GainedEffects"/>.
====Judge List Rulings====*'''[[Card Rulings:Worm ZeroChimeratech Overdragon|Worm ZeroChimeratech Overdragon]]''': When the effect of If "[[Skill Drain]]" becomes activeis activated, the ATK of "[[Worm ZeroChimeratech Overdragon]]" becomes will have its ATK reduced to 0, and will remain 0 even if the effect of "[[Skill Drain]]" disappears. Also, while "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, the "''2 or more:''", etc, effects are negated. Once the effect of "[[Skill Drain]]" is no longer applied, the "''2 or more:''", etc, effects are re-appliedcannot attack multiple monsters.<ref>[http://yugiohweb.faqarchive.org/web/20071102225810/entertainment.konamiupperdeck.jpcom/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=50810&event=FE0006 Konami FAQcommunity/forums/thread/844199.aspx UDE Judge List]: When the effects of "Worm Zero" are negated by "Skill Drain", are its 's impact on monsters with variable ATK and its obtained effects no longer applied?/or DEF</ref>
===On Not Removing Previously-Resolved/Lingering Effects===*<!-- Armoured Bee -->'''When [[:Card Rulings:{{GetEngName|アーマード・ビー}}|{{GetEngName|アーマード・ビー}}Jowls of Dark Demise]]''': Suppose "[[Beast King Barbaros]]" s effect is Summoned without [[Tribute]] (1900 ATK)activated and resolves, and then has its ATK halved by the effect of "[[:{{GetEngName|アーマード・ビー}}]]" (to 950 ATK). If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated during the same turnafterwards, then the ATK of it has no effect on "[[Beast King BarbarosJowls of Dark Demise]]" will remain at 950's effect, so [[control]] of the halved value monster does not change until it became by is returned to the effect of "original [[:{{GetEngName|アーマード・ビー}}controller]]".<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=53876&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If "Skill Drain" is activated after an ATK is halved by at the effect end of "{{GetEngName|アーマード・ビー}}", then what does the value become?</ref>turn.
*'''"Skill Drain" will not affect lingering effects or conditions that are left over from a previous effect. For example, if you [[Special Summon]] a [[Card Rulings:Blackwing Armor Master|Blackwing Armor MasterFusion Monster]]''': If with "[[Summoner of Illusions]]", and then "[[Skill Drain]]" is activatedafterwards, do not remove any the [[Fusion Monster]] is still destroyed in the [[Wedge CounterEnd Phase]]s generated by ". If you [[Blackwing Armor MasterSpecial Summon]]a Fusion Monster with "<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=46463&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ[Magical Scientist]]: Do the Wedge Counters generated by "Blackwing Armor Master" disappear when the effect of , and then "[[Skill Drain]]" is applied?</ref>activated, the [[Fusion Monster]] cannot attack your opponent's [[Life Points]] directly, and is returned to the [[Fusion Deck]] at the end of the turn.
*'''[[:Card Rulings:{{GetEngName|サイバー・ドラゴン・ツヴァイ|false}}|{{GetEngName|サイバー・ドラゴン・ツヴァイ}}]]''': If the effect of "[[:{{GetEngName|サイバー・ドラゴン・ツヴァイ}}Hino-Kagu-Tsuchi]]" has resolved and its name 's effect is being treated as "[[Cyber Dragon]]"activated, and then if "[[Skill Drain]]" is activatedlater, then the name of "[[:{{GetEngName|サイバー・ドラゴン・ツヴァイ}}Hino-Kagu-Tsuchi]]" remains as 's effect is not negated and the opponent must discard his/her hand during their next Draw Phase. But if "Skill Drain" is active at the time "[[Cyber DragonHino-Kagu-Tsuchi]]".<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=53025&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If 's effect activates, then the effect of "{{GetEngName|サイバー・ドラゴン・ツヴァイ}}" is negated by "Skill Drain", then what does its name become?</ref>.
*'''[[Card Rulings:Darklord AsmodeusBlue Thunder T-45|Darklord AsmodeusBlue Thunder T-45]]''': If Even while "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated after "[[Darklord Asmodeus]]" Special Summons the "[[Asmo Token]]" and the "[[Deus Token]]"active, then the effects "''An "[[Asmo Thunder Option Token]]" cannot be destroyed by card effects. A "[[Deus TokenTribute]]" cannot be destroyed by battle.''" are still applied. This is because [[Token Monsters]] are always treated as d for a [[Normal MonstersTribute Summon]] without effects. The effect which prevents the "[[Asmo Token]]" and the "[[Deus Token]]" from being destroyed are effects of "[[Darklord Asmodeus]]".<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=50284&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If "Skill Drain" is active, can a Token Special Summoned by "Darklord Asmodeus" be destroyed by battle or by card effects?</ref>
*'''[[:Card Rulings:{{GetEngNameGear Golem the Moving Fortress|魔轟神獣ガナシア}}|{{GetEngName|魔轟神獣ガナシア}}Gear Golem the Moving Fortress]]:''': If you activate & resolve this card's effect and then "[[:{{GetEngName|魔轟神獣ガナシア}}Skill Drain]]" or is activated, you can still attack directly because "[[Plaguespreader ZombieGear Golem the Moving Fortress]]" was Special Summoned by its 's effect, then it is removed from play if already applied and it would be removed from the field 's still applied even if the effect of "[[Skill Drain]]" is active.<ref>[http://yugiohactivated.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=52029&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If "Skill Drain" has been activated, then is "{{GetEngName|魔轟神獣ガナシア}}" removed from play if it would be removed from the field after it was Special Summoned by its effect?</ref>
*'''[[Card Rulings:Level WarriorMagical Scientist|Level WarriorMagical Scientist]]:''': If "[[Level WarriorSkill Drain]]" is activated after a Fusion Monster is [[Special Summons itself and its Level changes to 2 or 4, then when Summon]]ed with "[[Skill DrainMagical Scientist]]" is activated, the Level effect of "[[Level WarriorMagical Scientist]]" will (that makes the [[Fusion Monster]] unable to attack directly and have to go back to the [[Extra Deck]]) has been applied already, and is not return negated, so the [[Special Summon]]ed [[Fusion Monster]] still cannot attack directly and must go back to 3.<ref>the [[http://yugioh.faq.konamiExtra Deck]].jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=48847&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Can "Skill Drain" negate the effect of "Level Warrior" which changes its Level?</ref>
*'''[[Card Rulings:Plaguespreader ZombieMosaic Manticore|Plaguespreader ZombieMosaic Manticore]]''': ''See above; listed under If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated after the monsters [[Tribute]]d to [[Tribute Summon]] "[[:{{GetEngName|魔轟神獣ガナシア}}Mosaic Manticore]]"are [[Special Summon]]ed by its effect, the monsters still cannot attack and their effects are negated.''
*'''[[Card Rulings:Recycle GenexNeo-Spacian Dark Panther|Recycle GenexNeo-Spacian Dark Panther]]:''': After the effect of If "[[Recycle GenexSkill Drain]]" resolves, if is activated after "[[Skill DrainNeo-Spacian Dark Panther]]'s" etc is activatedeffect has resolved, then the effect of effects that the "[[Recycle GenexNeo-Spacian Dark Panther|Dark Panther]]" copied will be negated, but it will not negate the effect.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=47532&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Is still keep the new copied card name until the end of "Recycle Genex" negated by the effect of "Skill Drain"?</ref>turn.
*'''[[:Card Rulings:{{GetEngName|Ｔｈｅ ｔｙｒａｎｔ ＮＥＰＴＵＮＥ}}|{{GetEngNamePlaguespreader Zombie|Ｔｈｅ ｔｙｒａｎｔ ＮＥＰＴＵＮＥ}}Plaguespreader Zombie]]''': After If "[[:{{GetEngName|Ｔｈｅ ｔｙｒａｎｔ ＮＥＰＴＵＮＥ}}Plaguespreader Zombie]]" gains is Special Summoned from the name and effects of a monster, if "[[Skill DrainGraveyard]]" is activated, then "[[:{{GetEngName|Ｔｈｅ ｔｙｒａｎｔ ＮＥＰＴＵＮＥ}}]]" keeps by its changed name. If "[[:{{GetEngName|Ｔｈｅ ｔｙｒａｎｔ ＮＥＰＴＵＮＥ}}]]" gained a [[Continuous Effect]], then "[[Skill Drain]]" negates that effect. If "[[:{{GetEngName|Ｔｈｅ ｔｙｒａｎｔ ＮＥＰＴＵＮＥ}}]]" gained an [[Ignition]], [[Trigger]], or [[Quick Effect]], then and is later removed from the effect can be [[activate]]d, but field while "[[Skill Drain]]" will negate the effect when is active, it resolves.<ref name="TyraNept-SkillDrain-GainedEffects">[http://yugioh.faq.konamiis removed from play.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=54089&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Does "Skill Drain" negate the name and the effects gained by "{{GetEngName|Ｔｈｅ ｔｙｒａｎｔ ＮＥＰＴＵＮＥ}}"?</ref>
*'''[[Card Rulings:Trident DragionQuillbolt Hedgehog|Trident DragionQuillbolt Hedgehog]]''': After the effect of If "[[Trident DragionQuillbolt Hedgehog]]" resolves is Special Summoned by its effect and it gains is later removed from the ability to attack multiple times, if field while "[[Skill Drain]]" is activatedactive, then the effect has already resolved so "[[Trident DragionQuillbolt Hedgehog]]" can is still attack multiple timesremoved from play.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=48689&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If the effect of "Trident Dragion" which allows it to attack multiple times has already resolved, then can "Skill Drain" negate it?</ref>
*'''[[Card Rulings:Debris DragonSonic Jammer|Debris DragonSonic Jammer]]:''': The effect If "''This card can only be used as a Synchro Material Monster...''[[Skill Drain]]" of is activated after "[[Debris DragonSonic Jammer]]"'s effect has resolved, the effect of "Sonic Jammer" is not treated as an effect. It cannot be negated by because "[[Skill Drain]]".<ref name=was not active when "DD-SD">[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=46639&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ[Sonic Jammer]]: While the " was flipped, activated its effect of "Skill Drain" is being , and applied, can you use "Debris Dragon" as Synchro Material Monster for a non-Dragon-Type monster?</ref>its effect.
===Versus Costs/Conditions===*'''While "[[Card Rulings:Fishborg Blaster|Fishborg BlasterSkill Drain]]''': The text "''if this card is used as a active, "[[Synchro Material MonsterMaintenance Cost|maintenance costs]], " are not negated (see the other [[Synchro Material Monstershttp://replay.waybackmachine.org/20090226121409/http://entertainment.upperdeck.com/yugioh/en/gameplay/faqs/advancedgameplay/default.aspx Advanced Gameplay FAQ]] must all be ) so you still have to pay for "[[WATERThe Unfriendly Amazon]] monsters''" of , "[[Fishborg BlasterArmor Exe]]" is not treated as an effect. It cannot be negated by cards like ", [[Skill DrainArchfiend]]"s, etc. However, so all the other costs are negated, so you do not have to pay to attack with "[[Synchro Material MonstersDark Elf]] must be [[WATER]] even if " or "[[Skill DrainJirai Gumo]]" is active.<ref name="FBG-SD">[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=49777&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: While "Skill Drain" is active, can the Synchro Materials for a Synchro Summon be "Fishborg Blaster" and non-WATER monsters?</ref>
*'''You can [[Card Rulings:Koa'ki Meiru|Koa'ki MeiruSpecial Summon]]''': The text "''During each of your {{sic|[[Standby Phase]]s}}, [[destroy]] this card unless you [[send]] 1 "[[Iron Core of Koa'ki Meiru]]" from your [[hand]] to the [[Graveyard]].''" of "[[Koa'ki Meiru ValafarGilasaurus]]" is a [[Maintenance Cost]]. It cannot be negated by the effect of while "[[Skill Drain]]"is active, but its effect is negated so you must still pay the [[Maintenance Cost]] during your {{sic|opponent does not get to [[Standby PhaseSpecial Summon]]s}}.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=48814&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Can the effect of "Skill Drain" negate the Maintenance Cost of "Koa'ki Meiru Valafar" etc?</ref>
*'''Conditions for Summoning monsters is not negated by "[[Card Rulings:Quickdraw Synchron|Quickdraw SynchronSkill Drain]]''': The only effect of ", so you still must remove 1 [[Quickdraw SynchronDARK]]" is its effect which Special Summons it. If "and 1 [[Skill DrainLIGHT]]" is active or if "monster to [[Forbidden ChaliceSpecial Summon]]" affects "[[Quickdraw SynchronChaos Emperor Dragon - Envoy of the End]]", then the rest of the text of and you cannot Normal Summon or Flip {{sic|Summong}} "[[Quickdraw SynchronTerrorking Archfiend]]" is still applied and is not negated.<ref>if there are no [[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=51154&event=FE0006 Konami FAQArchfiend]]: Is any of s on the text of "Quickdraw Synchron" treated as the effect of an Effect Monster?</ref>field.
*'''[[Card Rulings:TorapartAnteatereatingant|TorapartAnteatereatingant]]''': If you activate the effect of "[[TorapartAnteatereatingant]]" is used as a [[Synchro Material Monster]] while its effect is negated by , then activate "[[Divine Fowl King AlectorSkill Drain]]" or , "[[Forbidden ChaliceAnteatereatingant]]" or still can't attack that turn. (Even if "[[Skill Drain]]", then the effect of "was [[Torapartchain]]" is still applied and Trap Cards cannot be activated until ed to the end of the [[Damage Step]] when the Synchro Monster attackseffect.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=48871&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: When "Torapart" is used as a Synchro Material Monster while its effect is negated, do you apply the effect which prevents Trap Cards from being activated?</ref>)
*'''[[Card Rulings:Dark ElfChiron the Mage|Dark ElfChiron the Mage]]:''': The effects of "[[Dark Elf]]"restriction that you can only activate this effect once per turn is a condition, "[[Panther Warrior]]", and "[[Falcon of Mist Valley]]" are Continuous Effects, so they will be negated by "[[Skill Drain]]"not an effect. While So if "[[Skill Drain]]" is activeon the field, you do not need to can pay Life Points to attack with "[[Dark Elf]]"the cost once per turn (for no effect), you do but not need to Tribute a monster to attack with "[[Panther Warrior]]", and you do not need to return a card on pay the field to cost continuously in the hand to attack with "[[Falcon of Mist Valley]]"same turn.<ref name="SkiDra-Attacking">[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=50490&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: While "Skill Drain" is active, can "Dark Elf" attack without paying Life Points, and so on?</ref>
*'''[[Card Rulings:Earthbound ImmortalsCombo Fighter|Earthbound ImmortalsCombo Fighter]]/ [[Card Rulings:Combo Master|Combo Master]]:''': If the effect of "[[Earthbound Immortal Chacu Challhua]]" is negated by a chain occurred, then "[[Skill Drain]]"was activated, but then you still cannot Normal Summon a second "[[Earthbound Immortal Chacu ChallhuaSkill Drain]]"was destroyed, this monster can attack twice. (This is because the effect "''There can only be 1 face-up "[[Earthbound Immortal]]" monster on the field''" of the second "[[Earthbound Immortal Chacu Challhua]]" is still applied while the second "s perception that a [[Earthbound Immortal Chacu Challhuachain]]" occurred is in the handnot reset.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=49453&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Can a second "Earthbound Immortal Chacu Challhua" be Normal Summoned after "Skill Drain" was activated?</ref>)
*'''[[Card Rulings:Falcon of Mist ValleyTerrorking Archfiend|Falcon of Mist ValleyTerrorking Archfiend]]:''': ''See above; listed under While "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, you still need to have an [[Archfiend]] [[Monster Card]] on your side of the field in order to [[Normal Summon]] or [[Flip Summon]] "[[Dark ElfTerrorking Archfiend]]".''
*'''[[Card Rulings:Guardian of OrderThe Creator|Guardian of OrderThe Creator]]:''': Even if "[[Skill Drain]]" is negating If you activate the effect "''There can only be 1 of this card face-up on the field.''" of a monster like "[[Rai-JinThe Creator]]" or , and it does not resolve because the opponent chains "[[Guardian of OrderSkill Drain]]", or removes the targeted monster from the effect of copies of "[[Rai-JinGraveyard]]" or with "[[Guardian of OrderDisappear]]" in your hand will still be active, so you 've still used the effect. So you cannot Normal Summon a second copy of activate its effect again that turn (even if you destroy "[[Rai-Jin]]" or "[[Guardian of OrderSkill Drain]]").<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=51816&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If "Skill Drain" has been activated, then can you Normal Summon a second "Guardian of Order" or "Rai-Jin"?</ref>
*'''[[Card Rulings:MaleficThe Six Samurai - Kamon|MaleficThe Six Samurai - Kamon]]''': If the effect of a monster like "/ [[Card Rulings:{{GetEngNameThe Six Samurai - Yaichi|Ｓｉｎ 青眼の白龍}}The Six Samurai - Yaichi]]" or "[[:{{GetEngName|Ｓｉｎ 真紅眼の黒竜}}]]" or ''' If "[[:{{GetEngNameThe Six Samurai - Kamon|Ｓｉｎ スターダスト・ドラゴン}}Kamon's]]" effect is negated by an effect like used, then "[[Skill Drain]]" or "[[Forbidden Chalice]]", then its effect which prevents your other monsters from attacking is also negatedactivated later, so you can attack with a monster other than "[[:{{GetEngNameThe Six Samurai - Kamon|Ｓｉｎ 青眼の白龍}}Kamon]]"still cannot declare an attack that turn.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=54212&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If the effect of "{{GetEngName|Ｓｉｎ 青眼の白龍}}" is negated, then can other monsters attack?</ref>
===Versus Effects which Activate Off the Field===*'''"[[Card Rulings:Malefic|MaleficSkill Drain]]''': If " negates the effect effects of a monster like "[[:{{GetEngName|Ｓｉｎ 青眼の白龍}}face-up]] [[Effect Monster]]" or "s on the field, but does not negate effects that activate in the [[:{{GetEngName|Ｓｉｎ 真紅眼の黒竜}}Graveyard]]" or , such as "[[:{{GetEngName|Ｓｉｎ スターダスト・ドラゴン}}Witch of the Black Forest]]" is negated by an effect like , "[[Skill DrainSangan]]" or , "[[Forbidden ChaliceMystic Tomato]]", then its effect "''If there is no face-up Field Spell Card on the field, destroy this card.''[[Giant Rat]]" is also negated. Thus, "[[:{{GetEngName|Ｓｉｎ 青眼の白龍}}Sinister Serpent]]" won't be destroyed if the , and "[[Field Spell CardVampire Lord]] is removed from being face-up on the field".<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=54206&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If the effect of "{{GetEngName|Ｓｉｎ 青眼の白龍}}" is negated, then is it destroyed by its own effect if there is no longer a Field Card?</ref>
*'''If your "[[Card Rulings:Road Synchron|Road SynchronDark Flare Knight]]''': If "is sent to the [[Road SynchronGraveyard]]" has its Level increased by 1 by its effect and later while "[[Skill Drain]]" is activatedactive, then its effect activates in the Level of Graveyard so you can [[Special Summon]] "[[Road SynchronMirage Knight]]" returns to 4.<ref name=(but "RoaSyn-SkiDra[[Mirage Knight]]"/>'s effects will be negated once it is in play).
* '''If your "[[Card Rulings:Naturia Spiderfang|Naturia SpiderfangNeko Mane King]]''': "is sent to the [[Naturia SpiderfangGraveyard]]" can attack if its by your opponent's card effect is being negated by while "[[Skill Drain]]"is active, regardless of whether or not the opponent its effect is activated the effect of a Spell/Trap/Effect Monster Card during this turn.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=47541&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: When "Skill Drain" has been activated, can "Naturia Spiderfang" attack even when the opponent has not activated a card?</ref>
*'''If your "[[Twin-Headed Behemoth]]" is destroyed and sent to the [[Card Rulings:Panther Warrior|Panther WarriorGraveyard]]''': ''See above; listed under while "[[Dark ElfSkill Drain]]"is active, its effect activates and it is Special Summoned.''
*'''[[Card Rulings:Rai-JinAtomic Firefly|Rai-JinAtomic Firefly]]:''': "[[Atomic Firefly]]"''See above; listed under s effect activates in the [[Graveyard]] when "[[Atomic Firefly]]"is sent to the [[Guardian Graveyard]] at the end of Orderthe attack, so "[[Skill Drain]]"will not negate its effect.''
*'''[[Card Rulings:Road SynchronBurning Algae|Road SynchronBurning Algae]]:''': If "[[Skill DrainBurning Algae]]" is active, then the 's effect "''If this card is used for the [[Synchro Summon]] of a monster other than "[[Road Warrior]]", its Level is decreased cannot be negated by 2.''" of "[[Road SynchronSkill Drain]]" will be negated, and it will be used as a Level 4 monster.<ref name="RoaSyn-SkiDra">[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=50296&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: While "Skill Drain" is active, if "Road Synchron" is used as a Synchro Material, does it return to its original Level?</ref>
*'''[[:Card Rulings:MaleficChainsaw Insect|MaleficChainsaw Insect]]:''': If "[[Skill Drain]]" is negating the effect "''There can only be 1 face-up active, your opponent will not get to draw, unless "[[MaleficChainsaw Insect]]" monster on is destroyed in the field.''" of a monster like "[[:{{GetEngName|Ｓｉｎ 青眼の白龍}}]]" or "[[:{{GetEngName|Ｓｉｎ 真紅眼の黒竜}}]]" or "[[:{{GetEngName|Ｓｉｎ スターダスト・ドラゴン}}]]"battle, then you still cannot Special Summon a second "[[:{{GetEngName|Ｓｉｎ 青眼の白龍}}]]", since its effect is still active while it is will activate in the hand.<ref>[http://yugioh[Graveyard]] and your opponent will draw 1 card.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=53774&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Can you Special Summon a second "{{GetEngName|Ｓｉｎ 青眼の白龍}}" while the effect of "Skill Drain" is active?</ref>
*'''[[:Card Rulings:MaleficD.D. Survivor|MaleficD.D. Survivor]]:''': Suppose you remove from play "[[:{{GetEngName|Ｓｉｎ 青眼の白龍}}]]" with a card like "[[Interdimensional Matter Transporter]]", and then Summon another "[[:{{GetEngName|Ｓｉｎ 青眼の白龍}}]]", all while If "[[Skill Drain]]" is active. During the [[End Phase]], even though the effect "''There can only be 1 face-up when "[[Malefic]]" monster on the fieldD.D.''" of the "[[:{{GetEngName|Ｓｉｎ 青眼の白龍}}Survivor]]" on the field is negated, that effect of the removed-from-play ", it is still [[:{{GetEngName|Ｓｉｎ 青眼の白龍}}Special Summon]]" is still active, so ed because its effect activates during the removed-from-play "[[:{{GetEngName|Ｓｉｎ 青眼の白龍}}End Phase]]" cannot return to the field. Thus, the while it is removed-from-play "[[:{{GetEngName|Ｓｉｎ 青眼の白龍}}]]" is sent to the Graveyard.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=53759&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Can a second "{{GetEngName|Ｓｉｎ 青眼の白龍}}" return to the field by the effect of "Interdimensional Matter Transporter"?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:TuningwareDark World|TuningwareDark World]]''': If "The effects of these cards [[Skill Drainactivate]]" is active, you cannot use in the effect of "[[TuningwareGraveyard]], so " to treat it as a Level 2 monster for a Synchro Summon.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=45989&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If the effect of "[Skill Drain]]" is applied, can you use "Tuningware" as a Level 2 monster for a Synchro Summon?</ref>will not [[negate]] their effects.
*'''[[Card Rulings:Ultimate Obedient FiendGiant Kozaky|Ultimate Obedient FiendGiant Kozaky]]:''': The effect of "[[Giant Kozaky]]"''This card can only attack if this card is that inflicts damage to the [[controller]] activates in the [[Graveyard]] or the only card on your side "removed zone", wherever "[[Giant Kozaky]]" goes to after being [[destroy]]ed. "[[The End of Anubis]]" will negate the field effect of "[[Giant Kozaky]]" if it was [[destroy]]ed and if you also have no cards in your hand.''sent to the Graveyard, but " [[Banisher of the Light]]" will not (because "[[Giant Kozaky]]" does not have to be "[[Ultimate Obedient Fienddestroy]]ed and sent to the [[Graveyard]]" ). Nor will be negated by "[[Skill Drain]]", so that negate the damage if "[[Ultimate Obedient FiendGiant Kozaky]]" can attack while you have one or more cards in your handis [[destroy]]ed.<ref name="SkiDra-Attacking"/>
*'''[[Card Rulings:Obelisk the TormentorSacred Phoenix of Nephthys|Obelisk the TormentorSacred Phoenix of Nephthys]]:''': If "[[Obelisk Skill Drain]]" is active on the Tormentor (Effect Monster)|Obelisk field, the Tormentoreffect of "[[Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys]]" is that [[Special Summoned and "Summon]]s it from the [[Skill DrainGraveyard]]" is still activated, because it is activated during in the same turn[[Graveyard]]. However, then its the effect will be negated that destroys [[Spell Card|Spell]] and "[[Obelisk the Tormentor (Effect Monster)|Obelisk the TormentorTrap Card]]" will not be sent to s on the Graveyard during field is negated because it activates on the End Phase. However, if field (so "[[Skill Drain]]" is later destroyed, then "and other [[Obelisk the Tormentor (Effect Monster)Spell Card|Obelisk the TormentorSpell]] and [[ Trap Card]]" will be sent to s on the Graveyard during the End Phase.<ref>field are not [[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=47772&event=FE0006 Konami FAQdestroy]]: Is "Obelisk the Tormentor" sent to the Graveyard during a turn ed in which it is Special Summoned and "Skill Drain" is activated?</ref>this case).
*'''[[Card Rulings:SuperviseSand Moth|SuperviseSand Moth]]:''': If Even if "[[Skill Drain]]" is negating the effect of a active when "[[Gemini MonsterSand Moth]] which has not been " is [[Normal Special Summon]]ed a second timeby its own effect, then the its [[Gemini MonsterATK]] may be equipped with "and [[SuperviseDEF]]". The [[Gemini Monster]] will be treated as if it was [[Normal Summon]]ed a second time, but the effect will be negated by "[[Skill Drain]]"remained switched. If "(2000 [[Skill DrainATK]]" is removed from the field, then you can apply the effect of the / 1000 [[Gemini MonsterDEF]]).<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=50446&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Can "Supervise" be equipped to a Gemini Monster which is not being treated as a Normal Monster because of "Skill Drain"?</ref>
*'''[[Card Rulings:Trap EaterWinged Kuriboh|Trap EaterWinged Kuriboh]]:''': If a card like Because the effect of "[[Vanity's FiendWinged Kuriboh]]" or "[[Fossil Dyna Pachycephalo]]" has its effect activates in the Graveyard, it will not be negated by "[[Skill Drain]]", then you still can send "[[Skill Drain]]" to the Graveyard to Special Summon "[[Trap Eater]]".<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=46582&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Can "Trap Eater" be Special Summoned by sending "Skill Drain" to the Graveyard while "Vanity's Fiend" is on the field?</ref>
===In Other Rulings===
*'''[[:Card Rulings:{{GetEngNameAmplifier|反転世界}}|{{GetEngName|反転世界}}Amplifier]]''': When You cannot activate a card that would cause an infinite loop because its effect cannot [[resolve]] completely. ... Example #2: you [[control]] "[[Jinzo]]" [[equip]]ped with "[[Amplifier]]" and "[[Skill Drain]]". Your opponent cannot activate "[[Royal Decree]]". * '''[[Card Rulings:{{GetEngNameCloudian - Ghost Fog|反転世界}}Cloudian - Ghost Fog]]:''' If "[[Skill Drain]]" resolvesis activated while a monster has Fog Counter(s), its effect replaces the Fog Counter(s) remain on the monster. * 's ''[[Card Rulings:Power Bond|Power Bond]]:''' If you Fusion Summon "[[UFOroid Fighter]]" with 3000 [[ATK ]], and DEF values.<ref name=then later in the turn "RevWor-ChangingATKDEF[[Skill Drain]]">is activated, reducing its [http://yugioh[ATK]] to 0, you will still take 3000 points of damage during the [[End Phase]].faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=53117&event=FE0006 Konami FAQIf you send "[[UFOroid Fighter]]: How is " to the [[Graveyard]] so that its effect resets and its original [[ATK of "Breaker ]] becomes zero, you still take damage equal to its original [[ATK]] at the Magical Warriortime it was Special Summoned by " replaced by [[Power Bond]]"{{GetEngName. * '''[[Card Rulings:Power Capsule|反転世界}}Power Capsule]]:''' You can activate and resolve "[[Power Capsule]]" even if "Skill Drain"?</ref>is on the field. **Example'''[[Card Rulings:Spell Counter|Spell Counter]]: There ''' When "[[Skill Drain]]" is one active, and you or your opponent activates a [[Spell Card]], do not place [[Spell Counter ]]s on this monster. Any Spell Counters that are on this monster are removed when "[[Breaker the Magical WarriorSkill Drain]]" (1900 ATK / 1000 DEF)is activated. After * '''[[Card Rulings:Super Double Summon|Super Double Summon]]''': You can activate "[[Super Double Summon]]" and select a [[Gemini Monster]] that is having its effect [[negate]]d by "[[Reversal WorldSkill Drain]]" resolves. The [[Gemini Monster]] will be treated as having been [[Normal Summon]]ed while face-up on the field, but the effects it gains will be [[negate]]d by "[[Breaker Skill Drain]]". If "[[Skill Drain]]" is [[negate]]d or removed from the Magical Warriorfield later in the turn, the selected [[Gemini Monster]]" 's effects will have 1000 ATK / 1900 DEFbe active and can be used. Afterwards * '''[[Card Rulings:The Agent of Wisdom - Mercury|The Agent of Wisdom - Mercury]]:''' When the effect of "[[The Agent of Wisdom - Mercury]]" is negated by "[[Skill Drain]]", and you have no [[hand]] at the ATK end of your opponent's End Phase, and you destroy "[[Skill Drain]]" before your [[Standby Phase]] (such as with "[[Breaker Mystical Space Typhoon]]" during your [[Draw Phase]]), you CAN draw because "[[Skill Drain]]" was destroyed. This is because the Magical Warrior"when you have no cards in your hand during your opponent's [[End Phase]]" will remain at 1000 ATK / 1900 DEFis a condition, not an effect, even if Spell Counters are removed from or added to so it is not negated by "[[Breaker the Magical WarriorSkill Drain]]". If As long as you can make it so that "[[Skill Drain]]" is later activatednot negating "[[The Agent of Wisdom - Mercury]]"'s card-drawing effect by the time the [[Standby Phase]] begins, then you can draw. * '''[[Card Rulings:Zoma the Spirit|Zoma the Spirit]]:''' "[[Breaker Zoma the Magical WarriorSpirit]]'s" will still remain at 1000 ATK / 1900 DEF.<ref name=effect cannot be negated by "RevWor-ChangingATKDEF[[Skill Drain]]"/>.}}
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