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A '''Link Monster''' (Japanese: リンクモンスター ''Rinku Monsutā'') is a type of [[Monster Card]]. The color of their card frame is dark blue, similar to the border of a [[Ritual Monster]], but with a hexagonal pattern similar to a honeycomb structure. These cards are placed in the [[Extra Deck]]. | A '''Link Monster''' (Japanese: リンクモンスター ''Rinku Monsutā'') is a type of [[Monster Card]]. The color of their card frame is dark blue, similar to the border of a [[Ritual Monster]], but with a hexagonal pattern similar to a honeycomb structure. These cards are placed in the [[Extra Deck]]. | ||
| − | Like other Extra Deck monsters, Link Monsters cannot exist in either the [[hand]] or the [[Main Deck]] (even with card effects). If a Link Monster would be moved to the hand or Main Deck, it is returned to the Extra Deck instead. If a card like "[[Transmigration Break]]" or "[[Degenerate Circuit]]" is applying, the Link Monster will be [[banish]]ed rather than returning to the Extra Deck. | + | Like other Extra Deck monsters, Link Monsters cannot exist in either the [[hand]] or the [[Main Deck]] (even with card effects). If a Link Monster would be moved to the hand or Main Deck, it is returned to the Extra Deck instead. If a card like "[[Transmigration Break]]" or "[[Degenerate Circuit]]" is applying, the Link Monster will be [[banish]]ed rather than returning to the Extra Deck. |
Like other Extra Deck monsters, if a Link Monster is not [[Link Summon]]ed first, it cannot be [[Special Summon]]ed from the [[Graveyard]] or while [[banish]]ed (unless it specifies another way to properly Special Summon it). | Like other Extra Deck monsters, if a Link Monster is not [[Link Summon]]ed first, it cannot be [[Special Summon]]ed from the [[Graveyard]] or while [[banish]]ed (unless it specifies another way to properly Special Summon it). | ||
==Link Numbers and lack of DEF== | ==Link Numbers and lack of DEF== | ||
| − | Link Monsters | + | Link Monsters have neither [[Level]]s nor [[Rank]]s, but instead have a [[Link Number]]. A Link Monster's Link Number determines either the combined number of non-Link Monster [[Link Material]]s or the combined Link Numbers of a Link Monster's Link Materials (or any combination thereof) required to Link Summon it. A Link Monster's Link Number is also equal to the number of [[Link Marker]]s it has. A Link Monster's Link Number can be found next to its [[ATK]], in place of the [[DEF]] on other types of Monster Cards. |
| − | Because they do not have Levels, Link Monsters cannot be used for [[Ritual Summon|Ritual]], [[Synchro Summon|Synchro]] | + | Because they do not have Levels, Link Monsters cannot be used for [[Ritual Summon|Ritual]], [[Synchro Summon|Synchro]] or [[Xyz Summon]]s (unless otherwise specified). Effects that depend on a monster's Level, such as "[[Gravity Bind]]", "[[Burden of the Mighty]]" and "[[Roulette Barrel]]", have no effect on Link Monsters. |
| − | Because they do not have DEF, Link Monsters can only exist in [[Attack Position]] | + | Because they do not have DEF, Link Monsters can only exist in [[Attack Position]] and cannot be either placed in or changed to [[Defense Position]] (either manually or through a card effect). This makes them unaffected by any cards that change [[battle position]]s, and by extension cannot be placed [[face-down]] as they cannot be affected by any cards that would change them to face-down Defense Position (such as "[[Book of Moon]]"). Link Monsters cannot be targeted or chosen by an effect that would Special Summon monsters only in Defense Position (such as "[[Return to the Frontlines]]"). These properties also serve to prevent rotating the card and changing the direction(s) that its Link Markers are pointing, or flipping the card and obscuring its Link Markers. |
==Link Markers== | ==Link Markers== | ||
| − | Link Monsters also have [[Link Marker]]s, indicated by red arrows radiating outward from the art frame. These indicators denote the | + | Link Monsters also have [[Link Marker]]s, indicated by red arrows radiating outward from the art frame. These indicators denote the Link Monster's [[Link Point]]s on the field, which its Link Markers point to. A Zone becomes a Link Point if at least one Link Monster's Link Marker points to it. |
[[Fusion Monster]]s, [[Synchro Monster]]s, [[Xyz Monster]]s, [[Pendulum Monster]]s face-up in the Extra Deck, and Link Monsters can be Special Summoned from the Extra Deck to a [[Main Monster Zone]] that is currently a Link Point. Monsters occupying a Link Point are said to be in a [[Linked State]] to the Link Monster whose Link Marker is pointing to them. | [[Fusion Monster]]s, [[Synchro Monster]]s, [[Xyz Monster]]s, [[Pendulum Monster]]s face-up in the Extra Deck, and Link Monsters can be Special Summoned from the Extra Deck to a [[Main Monster Zone]] that is currently a Link Point. Monsters occupying a Link Point are said to be in a [[Linked State]] to the Link Monster whose Link Marker is pointing to them. | ||
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==Link Summoning== | ==Link Summoning== | ||
{{main|Link Summon}} | {{main|Link Summon}} | ||
| − | A Link Summon is the act of Summoning a Link Monster from the Extra Deck using the requisite number of Link Materials listed on the Link Monster, provided | + | A Link Summon is the act of Summoning a Link Monster from the Extra Deck using the requisite number of Link Materials listed on the Link Monster, provided the combined number of non-Link Monster Link Materials and the Link Numbers of Link Monster Link Materials exactly match the Link Number of the Link Monster being Link Summoned. During the [[Main Phase]], the turn player can Link Summon by sending the Link Materials from their side of the field to the Graveyard. |
==Playing style== | ==Playing style== | ||
Link Monsters commonly use effects based around their Linked Zones and the monsters in those Linked Zones. As such, Decks focused around Link Monters tend to require methods to quickly Summon Monsters to those Linked Zones in addition to Summoning the Link Monsters themselves. When attempting to Summon multiple Link Monsters, it is important to decide in what order to Summon them, as their Link Markers will dictate where the others can be Summoned. | Link Monsters commonly use effects based around their Linked Zones and the monsters in those Linked Zones. As such, Decks focused around Link Monters tend to require methods to quickly Summon Monsters to those Linked Zones in addition to Summoning the Link Monsters themselves. When attempting to Summon multiple Link Monsters, it is important to decide in what order to Summon them, as their Link Markers will dictate where the others can be Summoned. | ||
| − | Powerful Link Monsters are typically balanced not only by higher Link Numbers, but also by having forwards pointing Link Markers, allowing the opponent to summon more Extra Deck monsters. Powerful Link Monsters such as "[[Decode Talker]]", "[[Firewall Dragon]]", "[[Topologic Bomber Dragon]]" | + | Powerful Link Monsters are typically balanced not only by higher Link Numbers, but also by having forwards pointing Link Markers, allowing the opponent to summon more Extra Deck monsters. Powerful Link Monsters such as "[[Decode Talker]]", "[[Firewall Dragon]]", "[[Topologic Bomber Dragon]]" and "[[Encode Talker]]" all have Link Markers that point towards the opponent's field when they are placed in the Extra Monster zone, while weaker Link Monsters such as "[[Missus Radiant]]", "[[Gaiasaber, the Virtual Knight]]" and "[[Link Spider]]" do not. |
| − | Because Link Monsters allow the Player to Summon more Monsters from the [[Extra Deck]] via Link Markers, and due to their relatively un-restrictive Summon requirements, | + | Because Link Monsters allow the Player to Summon more Monsters from the [[Extra Deck]] via Link Markers, and due to their relatively un-restrictive Summon requirements, Decks that focus on other Summon Methods can splash a few Link Monsters. |
==Examples== | ==Examples== | ||
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リンクモンスター |
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Rinku Monsutā
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A Link Monster (Japanese: リンクモンスター Rinku Monsutā) is a type of Monster Card. The color of their card frame is dark blue, similar to the border of a Ritual Monster, but with a hexagonal pattern similar to a honeycomb structure. These cards are placed in the Extra Deck.
Like other Extra Deck monsters, Link Monsters cannot exist in either the hand or the Main Deck (even with card effects). If a Link Monster would be moved to the hand or Main Deck, it is returned to the Extra Deck instead. If a card like "Transmigration Break" or "Degenerate Circuit" is applying, the Link Monster will be banished rather than returning to the Extra Deck.
Like other Extra Deck monsters, if a Link Monster is not Link Summoned first, it cannot be Special Summoned from the Graveyard or while banished (unless it specifies another way to properly Special Summon it).
Link Numbers and lack of DEF
Link Monsters have neither Levels nor Ranks, but instead have a Link Number. A Link Monster's Link Number determines either the combined number of non-Link Monster Link Materials or the combined Link Numbers of a Link Monster's Link Materials (or any combination thereof) required to Link Summon it. A Link Monster's Link Number is also equal to the number of Link Markers it has. A Link Monster's Link Number can be found next to its ATK, in place of the DEF on other types of Monster Cards.
Because they do not have Levels, Link Monsters cannot be used for Ritual, Synchro or Xyz Summons (unless otherwise specified). Effects that depend on a monster's Level, such as "Gravity Bind", "Burden of the Mighty" and "Roulette Barrel", have no effect on Link Monsters.
Because they do not have DEF, Link Monsters can only exist in Attack Position and cannot be either placed in or changed to Defense Position (either manually or through a card effect). This makes them unaffected by any cards that change battle positions, and by extension cannot be placed face-down as they cannot be affected by any cards that would change them to face-down Defense Position (such as "Book of Moon"). Link Monsters cannot be targeted or chosen by an effect that would Special Summon monsters only in Defense Position (such as "Return to the Frontlines"). These properties also serve to prevent rotating the card and changing the direction(s) that its Link Markers are pointing, or flipping the card and obscuring its Link Markers.
Link Markers
Link Monsters also have Link Markers, indicated by red arrows radiating outward from the art frame. These indicators denote the Link Monster's Link Points on the field, which its Link Markers point to. A Zone becomes a Link Point if at least one Link Monster's Link Marker points to it.
Fusion Monsters, Synchro Monsters, Xyz Monsters, Pendulum Monsters face-up in the Extra Deck, and Link Monsters can be Special Summoned from the Extra Deck to a Main Monster Zone that is currently a Link Point. Monsters occupying a Link Point are said to be in a Linked State to the Link Monster whose Link Marker is pointing to them.
Link Summoning
A Link Summon is the act of Summoning a Link Monster from the Extra Deck using the requisite number of Link Materials listed on the Link Monster, provided the combined number of non-Link Monster Link Materials and the Link Numbers of Link Monster Link Materials exactly match the Link Number of the Link Monster being Link Summoned. During the Main Phase, the turn player can Link Summon by sending the Link Materials from their side of the field to the Graveyard.
Playing style
Link Monsters commonly use effects based around their Linked Zones and the monsters in those Linked Zones. As such, Decks focused around Link Monters tend to require methods to quickly Summon Monsters to those Linked Zones in addition to Summoning the Link Monsters themselves. When attempting to Summon multiple Link Monsters, it is important to decide in what order to Summon them, as their Link Markers will dictate where the others can be Summoned.
Powerful Link Monsters are typically balanced not only by higher Link Numbers, but also by having forwards pointing Link Markers, allowing the opponent to summon more Extra Deck monsters. Powerful Link Monsters such as "Decode Talker", "Firewall Dragon", "Topologic Bomber Dragon" and "Encode Talker" all have Link Markers that point towards the opponent's field when they are placed in the Extra Monster zone, while weaker Link Monsters such as "Missus Radiant", "Gaiasaber, the Virtual Knight" and "Link Spider" do not.
Because Link Monsters allow the Player to Summon more Monsters from the Extra Deck via Link Markers, and due to their relatively un-restrictive Summon requirements, Decks that focus on other Summon Methods can splash a few Link Monsters.
Examples
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Non-Effect Link Monster
Effect Link Monster
