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===On Negating Activated Effects===* "'''[[Card Rulings:Egotistical Ape|Egotistical Ape]]''': If '''[[Skill Drain]]" ''' is activated while '''[[Egotistical Ape]]''' is on the field, it will negate Flip Effects, become [[Level]] 5 again and you can chain remain [[Level]] 5 even if '''[[Skill Drain]]''' is later removed from the activation of "field. * '''[[Card Rulings:Fabled Raven|Fabled Raven]]''': If '''[[Skill Drain]]" ''' is activated after '''[[Fabled Raven]]'''{{'}}s effect resolves, the effects of '''[[Fabled Raven]]''' will be negated and its Level and ATK will return to the activation original and will not go back to their increased values even if '''[[Skill Drain]]''' is [[destroy]]ed later that turn. * '''[[Card Rulings:Garlandolf, King of a Flip EffectDestruction|Garlandolf, but you cannot activate King of Destruction]]''': If "[[Skill Drain]]" in the is later activated, "[[Damage StepGarlandolf, King of Destruction]] because it does not specifically modify " will lose any [[ATK]] or gained from its own effect and will not regain it if "[[DEFSkill Drain]], so you cannot chain "is destroyed. * '''[[Skill DrainCard Rulings:Greed Quasar|Greed Quasar]]''': If " to a [[Flip EffectSkill Drain]] that " is activated because a monster was attacked while , "[[face-downGreed Quasar]]" loses any extra Levels it has.<ref name=Even if "Indiv-SkillDrain[[Skill Drain]]"/>is destroyed, the extra Levels remain lost.
===On Negating Continuous/Non-Chainable Effects===* While "'''[[Skill DrainCard Rulings:Splendid Rose|Splendid Rose]]" is active you cannot ''': If the effect of '''[[TributeSplendid Rose]] a ''' activates and resolves, then '''[[face-up]] "[[Kaiser Sea Horse]]" to [[Tribute Summon]Skill Drain] a [[Level]] 7 ''' or higher '''[[Attribute#Light|LIGHTForbidden Chalice]] monster. However''' is activated, you can the effect of '''[[TributeSplendid Rose]] a [[face-down]] "[[Kaiser Sea Horse]]"''' is not negated. It will be able to attack again.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
===If the Monster is Not Face-Up===* "'''[[Skill Drain:Card Rulings:The Fabled Ganashia|The Fabled Ganashia]]''': If " will not negate an [[Ignition EffectThe Fabled Ganashia]] " or "[[Trigger EffectPlaguespreader Zombie]] " was Special Summoned by its effect, then it is removed from play if it would be removed from the field even if the effect of "[[Effect Monsters|Effect MonsterSkill Drain]] " is not active.<ref>[[face-uphttp://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=52029&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]] on : If "Skill Drain" has been activated, then is "The Fabled Ganashia" removed from play if it would be removed from the field when the after it was Special Summoned by its effect resolves.?</ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
===On Removing Lingering Effects which Modify ATK/DEF===* When a monster's ''[[ATKCard Rulings:Debris Dragon|Debris Dragon]] or [[DEF]] are changed by its own ''': The effect, like "[[Slate Warrior]]''This card can only be used as a Synchro Material Monster...''" or of "[[Berserk Debris Dragon]]", and is not treated as an effect. It cannot be negated by "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated, that monster's effect is negated and the [[ATK]]/[[DEF]] are returned to normal. Even if <ref name="[[Skill Drain]]DD-SD" is then destroyed, the old adjustment to >[[ATK]]http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/[[DEFEokpControl?&lang=en&tid=46639&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]] does not come back. Any bonuses or penalties are lost when : While the effect of "[[Skill Drain]]" effect is being applied, and can you have to start over from the beginning.<ref name=use "Debris Dragon"Indivas Synchro Material Monster for a non-SkillDrain"Dragon-Type monster?</ref>
===On Not Removing Previously-Resolved/Lingering Effects===* When '''[[Jowls of Dark DemiseCard Rulings:Supervise|Supervise]]'s effect is activated and resolves, and then '': If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated afterwardsnegating the effect of a [[Gemini Monster]] which has not been [[Normal Summon]]ed a second time, it has no effect on then the [[Gemini Monster]] may be equipped with "[[Jowls of Dark DemiseSupervise]]"'s effect, so . The [[controlGemini Monster]] of the monster does not change until will be treated as if it is returned to was [[Normal Summon]]ed a second time, but the original effect will be negated by "[[Skill Drain]]". If "[[controllerSkill Drain]] at " is removed from the field, then you can apply the end effect of the turn[[Gemini Monster]].<ref name>[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 "Indiv-SkillDrainSkill Drain"?</ref>
* '''[[Card ==Previously Official Rulings=={{Previously Official Rulings:Blue Thunder T-45|Blue Thunder T-45]]UDE''': Even while "s Rulings =* Paying 1000 [[Skill DrainLife Points]]" is active, the "[[Thunder Option Token]]" cannot be [[Tribute]]d for a [[Tribute Summoncost]].
===Versus Costs/Conditions===* While "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, "[[Maintenance Costs|maintenance costs]]" Restrictions are not negated (see the Advanced Gameplay FAQ) so you still have to pay for "[[The Unfriendly Amazon]]", "[[Armor Exe]]", [[Archfiend]]s, etc. However, all other costs are negatedalso lifted, so you do not have to pay to can attack with "[[Dark Elf]]" or "[[Jirai GumoUltimate Obedient Fiend]]"even if you have other cards on your side of the field.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
===Versus Effects which Activate Off the Field===* "'''[[Skill DrainCard Rulings:Elemental HERO Wildheart|Elemental HERO Wildheart]]:''' For {{sic|" negates the effects of [[face-upElemental Hero Wildheart]] "}} vs. "[[Effect MonstersSkill Drain]] ", whichever effect was active on the field, but does not negate effects that activate in the first takes precedence. So if "[[GraveyardElemental Hero Wildheart]], such as "[[Witch of is on the Black Forest]]", field and "[[SanganSkill Drain]]"is activated, his effect is not negated. But if "[[Mystic TomatoSkill Drain]]", is on the field and {{sic|"[[Giant RatElemental Hero Wildheart]]"}} is Summoned, his effect is negated by "[[Sinister SerpentSkill Drain]]", and as long as "[[Vampire LordSkill Drain]]"remains on the field.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
===In Other Rulings===* '''[[Card Rulings:AmplifierMorphtronic Radion|AmplifierMorphtronic Radion]]:''' 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 Radion]]"cannot be activated, because the "While in Attack Position" and "While in Defense Position" effects are negated.
==OCG Rulings=====On Activating Effects===*The effect of "[[Skill Drain]]" negates the effects of does not stop you from activating [[Ignition Effect Monsters; ]]s, but it does NOT prevent Effect Monsters from activating negate their effectsas long as the [[Effect Monster]] remains on the field. Thus, ** If you Tribute "[[Cannon Soldier]]" to itself while "[[Skill Drain]]" will is active, "[[Cannon Soldier]]"'s effect is not prevent negated because "[[Cannon Soldier]]" is in the [[Graveyard]], but if you from activating [[Tribute]] a different monster for "[[Cannon Soldier]]"'s effect, then the effect is negated and your opponent takes no damage.** Likewise, if you activate "[[Winged Minion]]"'s effect while "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, "[[Winged Minion]]" is no longer on the effects of field and its effect resolves.** If you activate "[[Exiled Force]]" or 's effect while "[[Rescue CatSkill Drain]]"is active, "[[Exiled Force]]" is no longer on the field and you can select and destroy 1 monster on the field.<ref name=** 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]] "SkiDra[[Blue-XFor-ResCatEyes White Dragon]]".** If you Tribute ">[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=50480&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ[Great Dezard]]: While "while "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, it is no longer on the field and you can an opponent's monster be destroyed by the effect of [[Special Summon]] "[[Exiled ForceFushioh Richie]]"?</ref>.
===On Not Removing Lingering Effects===*<!-- Armoured Bee -->'''[[:Card Rulings:{{GetEngName|アーマード・ビー}}|{{GetEngName|アーマード・ビー}}]]''': Suppose If "[[Beast King BarbarosHino-Kagu-Tsuchi]]" 's effect is Summoned without [[Tribute]] (1900 ATK)activated, 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 turnlater, then the ATK of "[[Beast King BarbarosHino-Kagu-Tsuchi]]" will remain at 950, 's effect is not negated and the halved value it became by the effect of "[[:{{GetEngName|アーマード・ビー}}]]".<ref>[http:opponent must discard his//yugiohher hand during their next Draw Phase.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=53876&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If But if "Skill Drain" is activated after an ATK is halved by active at the effect of time "{{GetEngName|アーマード・ビー}}[[Hino-Kagu-Tsuchi]]"'s effect activates, then what does the value become?</ref>effect is negated.
===Versus Continuous Effects/Non-Chainable Effects===*'''[[Card Rulings:Archlord KristyaCombo Fighter|Combo Fighter]] / [[Card Rulings:Combo Master|Archlord KristyaCombo Master]]:''': If a face-up chain occurred, then "[[Archlord KristyaSkill Drain]]" is sent from the field to the Graveyard while was activated, but then "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, then it is not returned to the top of the Deckwas destroyed, and is sent to the Graveyard insteadthis monster can attack twice.<ref>(This monster's perception that a [http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=48075&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ[chain]]: Is "Archlord Kristya" returned to the top of the Deck when sent to the Graveyard while the effect of "Skill Drain" occurred is being applied?</ref>not reset.)
===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===* '''[[Card Rulings:Archlord Kristya|Archlord Kristya]]''': If "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, the effect to return "[[Archlord Kristya]]" to the [[Deck]] will not apply. * Paying 1000 '''[[Life PointsCard 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]].<ref name= * '''[[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. * '''[[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]]''': If '''[[Skill Drain]]''' is activated while a monster is equipped to '''[[Morphtronic Vacuumen]]''', the equipped monster is destroyed. * '''[[Card Rulings:Power Supplier|Power Supplier]]'''://wwwIf "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated, monsters [[target]]ed by "[[Power Supplier]]" lose the +400 [[ATK]].yu-judgesIf "[[Skill Drain]]" is removed from the field, the effect of "[[Power Supplier]]" is reapplied and the [[target]]ed monsters will regain the +400 [[ATK]].com/cat395_p5 * '''[[Card Rulings:Road Synchron|Road Synchron]]''': If "[[Skill Drain]]" is negating the effect of "[[Road Synchron]]," it is treated as a Level 4 Tuner even if you Synchro Summon a monster other than "[[Road Warrior]].htm#" * '''[[Card Rulings:Road Synchron|Road Synchron]]''': 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 Yu. * '''[[Card Rulings: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/DEF===* '''[[Card Rulings:Black-JudgesWinged Dragon|Black-Winged Dragon]]''': Individual 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. * '''[[Card Rulings for :Crusader of Endymion|Crusader of Endymion]]''': If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated, this card loses any [[ATK]] gained from its own effect. * '''[[Card Rulings:Earthbound Immortal Wiraqocha Rasca|Earthbound Immortal Wiraqocha Rasca]]''': If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated, this card loses any [[ATK]] gained from its effect and will not regain it even if "[[Skill Drain]]"</ref>later leaves the field.
* If you Flip Summon "'''[[Spear CretinCard Rulings:Light End Dragon|Light End Dragon]]" while ''': If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activeactivated, the ATK and DEF of "[[Spear CretinLight End Dragon]]"'s effect is negated when it is sent to the and "[[GraveyardDark End Dragon]] because it is a [[Flip Effect]] and " will be restored to their original values. If "[[Skill Drain]]" negates [[Flip Effect]]sis destroyed, they will still remain at those original values until lowered again.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Machine King - 3000 B.C.|Machine King - 3000 B.C.]]''': If "[[Skill Drain]]" negates is activated, "[[Quick EffectsMachine King - 3000 B.C.]] such as "loses its [[Dark PaladinATK]]" increase and will not regain it even if "[[Ryu SenshiSkill Drain]]"is destroyed.<ref name=* '''[[Card Rulings:Ogre of the Scarlet Sorrow|Ogre of the Scarlet Sorrow]]''':If "Indiv-SkillDrain[[Skill Drain]]"is activated, the [[ATK]]/>[[DEF]] of "[[Ogre of the Scarlet Sorrow]]" will become 0 and remain 0 even if "[[Skill Drain]]" is later destroyed.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Sea Dragon Lord Gishilnodon|Sea Dragon Lord Gishilnodon]]''': If "[[Spirit MonstersSea Dragon Lord Gishilnodon]] are not returned to the owner's hand while " effect activates, and later "[[Skill Drain]]" is activeactivated, "[[Sea Dragon Lord Gishilnodon]]" drops to 2300 ATK again.<ref name=Even if "Indiv-SkillDrain[[Skill Drain]]"/>is destroyed after that, "[[Sea Dragon Lord Gishilnodon]]" remains at 2300 ATK until its effect is triggered again.
* If a face-down "'''[[KiseitaiCard Rulings:Trident Dragion|Trident Dragion]]" is attacked while "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, the effect of "[[Kiseitai]]" is negated, damage calculation is performed, and "Kiseitai" will not equip itself to the attacking monster. But if ''': If "[[KiseitaiTrident Dragion]]" is already an [[Equip Spell Cards|Equip Spell Card]]gains additional attacks, and then "[[Skill Drain]]" is activatedlater, it does not remove the additional attacks from "[[Kiseitai]]" is unaffected because it is no longer an [[Effect Monsters|Effect MonsterTrident Dragion]].<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
===On Not Removing Previously-Resolved/Lingering Effects===* A '''[[Union MonsterCard Rulings:Blackwing - Sirocco the Dawn|Blackwing - Sirocco the Dawn]] that attached itself to another monster before ''': If "[[Skill Drain]]" became active is unaffected by activated after the effect of "[[Skill DrainBlackwing - Sirocco the Dawn|Blackwing – Sirocco the Dawn]]". If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activeresolves, you can activate a Union Monster's then the effect to attach it to another monsteris not negated. The ATK boost remains, but nothing happens and it remains a monsterthe other monsters cannot attack this turn.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Balloon LizardCyber Dragon Zwei|Balloon LizardCyber Dragon Zwei]]:''' While : If "[[Cyber Dragon Zwei]]" is being treated as "[[Cyber Dragon]]" by its own effect and "[[Skill Drain]]" is activeactivated, you can't put new counters on the name is still treated as "[[Balloon LizardCyber Dragon]]".
* '''[[Card Rulings:Destiny Hero - Captain TenaciousLevel Warrior|Destiny Hero - Captain TenaciousLevel Warrior]]:''' If : "[[Skill Drain]]" is active during the has no effect on "[[Phase#Standby Phase|Standby PhaseLevel Warrior]] when this effect resolves's" Level, this effect will because "[[Level Warrior]]" is considered to already be negated, even if on the field with the appropriate level. So "[[Skill Drain]]" was activated after your will not cause "[[Destiny Heroes|Destiny HeroLevel Warrior]]'s" monster was destroyedLevel to become 3.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Light and Darkness DragonOracle of the Sun|Light and Darkness DragonOracle of the Sun]]''': If "the [[Light and Darkness DragonATK]]of " is Summoned or flipped [[face-upOracle of the Sun]] while " is being doubled by "[[Skill DrainSupay]]" is active, and "[[Light and Darkness Dragon|Light and Darkness Dragon'sSkill Drain]]" first effect will be [[negate]]d. Its second effect will still activate whenever a [[Spell Cards|Spell]], [[Trap Cards|Trap]], or effect of an [[Effect Monsters|Effect Monster]] is activated, but the effect of “[[Light and Darkness Dragon]]” will be [[negate]]d so the activation of the [[Spell Cards|Spell]], [[Trap Cards|Trap]], or effect of an [[Effect Monsters|Effect Monster]] will not be [[negate]]d and "[[Light 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 "[[Light and Darkness Dragon]]" is not on the fieldremains doubled.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Majestic Mech - GoryuScanner|Majestic Mech - GoryuScanner]] / [[Card Rulings:Majestic Mech - Ohka|Majestic Mech - Ohka]] / [[Card Rulings:Majestic Mech - Senku|Majestic Mech - Senku]]:''' : If "[[Skill Drain]]" is active during activated after the effect of "[[Phase#End Phase|End PhaseScanner]]" resolves, it will negate the effects effect of a "Majestic Mech[[Scanner]]" so the "Majestic Mechis still applied, and " will not send itself to the [[GraveyardScanner]]" will still be removed from play if it leaves the field.
===Versus Costs/Conditions===* Restrictions are also lifted, so you '''[[Card Rulings:Blackwing - Silverwind the Ascendant|Blackwing - Silverwind the Ascendant]]''': You can attack with activate the effect to destroy monsters when this card is [[Synchro Summon]]ed even if "[[Ultimate Obedient FiendSkill Drain]]" even if is active. If you do, you have other cards on will not be able to conduct your side of [[Battle Phase]], even though the fieldeffect is negated.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
* '''[[Toon MonstersCard Rulings:Debris Dragon|Debris Dragon]]' effects are negated while '': All restrictions on "[[Skill DrainDebris Dragon]]" is active and the Synchro Summons are [[Toon Monsters|Toon Monstercondition]] is on the fields, so they can attack the same turn they are Summoned, you do not have to pay 500 [[Life Points]] to attack with themeffects, and they are {{sic|so will}} not destroyed if be negated by "[[Toon WorldSkill Drain]]" is [[destroyed]], but they cannot attack your opponent directly.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
* "'''[[JinzoCard Rulings:Djinn Presider of Rituals|Djinn Presider of Rituals]]" cannot negate Trap Cards while "[[Skill Drain]]" is already active, because "[[Skill Drain]]" is negating "Jinzo"'s '': The effect. But if "to draw when the [[JinzoRitual Monster]]" destroys a monster by battle is already on the field, you cannot activate applied even if "[[Skill Drain]]" because "[[Jinzo]]"'s effect prevents you from doing sois active.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
* "'''[[Goblin Attack Force]]" and "[[Spear DragonCard Rulings:Djinn Releaser of Rituals|Djinn Releaser of Rituals]]" do not change their battle position after attacking while ''': Even if "[[Skill Drain]]" is active. If "[[Goblin Attack Force]]" attacks and changes battle position, then on your next turn you activate "the opponent of the controller of the [[Skill DrainRitual Monster]]", you can change "this card was [[Goblin Attack ForceTribute]]" back to d for that cannot [[Battle Position#Attack Position|Attack PositionSpecial Summon]] because its effect that prevents this is negated.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
* Monsters equipped to "'''[[RelinquishedCard Rulings:Fishborg Blaster|Fishborg Blaster]]" while "''': The requirement that you use [[Skill DrainWATER]]" is active are negated and destroyed because "-[[RelinquishedAttribute]]" no longer has an effect that allows it to be equipped with a monster, and "[[RelinquishedSynchro Material Monster]]"'s when using this monster for a [[ATKSynchro Summon]] and is a [[DEFcondition]] are returned to normal, not an effect.<ref name=It cannot be negated by "Indiv-SkillDrain[[Skill Drain]]."/>
* Monsters that can hold '''[[Spell CountersCard Rulings:Majestic Dragon|Majestic Dragon]], like "[[Skilled Dark Magician]]", no longer have that ''': The text of this card is not an effect while . It cannot be negated by "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, so they cannot gain more [[Counter#Spell Counter|Spell Counters]] and all [[Spell Counters]] already placed on them are removed.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
* If "'''[[Skill DrainCard Rulings:Mist Valley Thunderbird|Mist Valley Thunderbird]]" is activated after ''': The effect that prevents you from attacking with "[[Hayabusa KnightMist Valley Thunderbird]]"'s first attack, is part of the effect that Special Summons it. It is not negated by "[[Hayabusa KnightSkill Drain]]" does not get its second attack.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
* Do not roll dice '''[[Card Rulings:Quickdraw Synchron|Quickdraw Synchron]]''': "You can substitute this card for any 1 "[[ArchfiendSynchron]]s while "[[Skill DrainTuner]] for a [[Synchro Summon]]" is activenot an effect.<ref name=It will not be negated by "Indiv-SkillDrain[[Skill Drain]]"/>.
* You can have 2 '''[[Card Rulings:Quickdraw Synchron|Quickdraw Synchron]]''': "This card cannot be used as a [[Gravekeeper's ChiefSynchro Material Monster]]s" on except for the field while "[[Skill DrainSynchro Summon]] of a monster that lists a [[Synchron]]" is active, but if "monster as a [[Skill DrainTuner]]" is destroyed, select 1 of the not an effect. It will not be negated by "[[Gravekeeper's ChiefSkill Drain]]s" and destroy it.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Alien HypnoScrap Chimera|Alien HypnoScrap Chimera]]''': If you take control "This card cannot be used as a [[Synchro Material Monster]], except for the [[Synchro Summon]] of your opponent’s monster with “a "[[Alien HypnoScrap]]” " monster, and “all other [[Skill DrainSynchro Material Monster]]” is activated, control of the selected monster is returned to the opponent. If “s must also be "[[Skill DrainScrap]]” " monsters" is later not treated as an effect. It won't be [[negate]]d or removed from the field, the selected monster is returned to your controlby '''[[Skill Drain]]'''.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Arcana Force Ex - the Light RulerTorapart|Arcana Force Ex - The Light RulerTorapart]]:''' : If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated after active while you use "[[Arcana Force EX - The Light RulerTorapart]]" is Special Summonedto Synchro Summon a monster, the effect of "[[Arcana Force EX - The Light RulerTorapart]]" is negated. If now no longer on the field, so the effect of "[[Skill DrainTorapart]]" will be applied. So the opponent cannot activate Trap Cards when that Synchro Monster attacks. This is later negated or removed from the field, because the restriction on activating Trap Cards is an effect of "[[Arcana Force EX - The Light RulerTorapart]]," is not reappliedan effect of the Synchro Monster. ...
===In Other Rulings===*'''[[Card Rulings:Archlord KristyaSupervise|Archlord KristyaSupervise]]''': If You can equip "[[Skill DrainSupervise]]" is active, the effect to return a Gemini monster while "[[Archlord KristyaSkill Drain]]" to is face-up on the [[Deck]] will not applyfield.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Armor ExeTrap Eater|Armor ExeTrap Eater]]:''' : If "[[Skill DrainVanity's Fiend]]" is active and or "[[Armor ExeFossil Dyna Pachycephalo]]" is Summonedare on the field, or if but "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated after preventing their effects from blocking Special Summons, you can Summon "[[Armor ExeTrap Eater]]" is Summoned, in both cases even by sending "[[Armor ExeSkill Drain]]" CAN attack to the same turn it was SummonedGraveyard.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Blackwing - Vayu the Emblem of HonorWhite Night Dragon|Blackwing - Vayu the Emblem of HonorWhite Night Dragon]]''': If you control your opponent's monster with "[[Snatch Steal]]" while you have "[[White Night Dragon]]" in play and your opponent attacks the equipped monster, if you send "[[Snatch Steal]]" to the [[Graveyard]] to change the attack target no replay occurs. If the effect of “"[[Blackwing - Vayu the Emblem of HonorWhite Night Dragon]]” " is being negated by “"[[Skill Drain]]” you can use it for " a [[Synchro Summon]] while it is on the fieldreplay does occur.
==OCG Rulings==* '''[[Card Rulings:Crystal Beasts|Crystal Beasts]]:''' While If "[[Skill Drain]]" is active , then you also negate the effects of [[Flip Effect]] Monsters which were flipped to being [[face-up]] on the field. Also, if a "[[Crystal Beastface-down]] [[Flip Effect]]" monster that Monster is attacked and flipped by battle, then even if it is destroyed by battle, then it is still face-up on the field when its Flip Effect activates after Damage Calculation, so the effect will be sent to negated by "[[Skill Drain]]".<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=54703&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Can the Graveyard and cannot be put in the Spell & Trap Card Zone.effect of "Skill Drain" negate Flip Effects?</ref>
* '''The effect of "[[Card Rulings:Dark Catapulter|Dark CatapulterSkill Drain]]:''' If " only negates the effects of face-up monsters. Thus, effects that activate in the Graveyard - like the effects of "[[Skill DrainSangan]]" is activated, all or "[[counterPyramid Turtle]]s on " - are not negated by "[[Dark CatapulterSkill Drain]]" are removed for no effect.<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 like "Sangan" which activate in the Graveyard?</ref>
===On Activating Effects===* '''The effect of "[[Card Rulings:Dark Hunter|Dark HunterSkill Drain]]''': While " negates the effects of Effect Monsters; it does NOT prevent Effect Monsters from activating their effects. Thus, "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, all will not prevent you from activating the effects of "[[Dark HunterExiled Force]]" or "[[Rescue Cat]]'s" effects are negated because the primary effect.<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 cardcan an opponent's monster be destroyed by the effect changes depending on the number of DARK monsters in your Graveyard", is negated.[[Exiled Force]]"?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Dark Magician of ChaosBattle Fader|Dark Magician of ChaosBattle Fader]]:''' While : The effect of "[[Skill DrainBattle Fader]]" is activewhich Special Summons it and the effect which ends the Battle Phase are resolved as the same effect. The effect [[activate]]s in the hand, so the first and second effects of "[[Dark Magician of ChaosSkill Drain]]" and "[[Shadow-Imprisoning Mirror]]" will not negate the effect even though "[[Battle Fader]]" are negatedis Special Summoned, but so the effect which ends the [[Battle Phase]] will still be applied.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=52913&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Will the 3rd effect of "Battle Fader" end the Battle Phase if "Skill Drain" is not negated.active?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Dark PaladinWhite Night Dragon|Dark PaladinWhite Night Dragon]]:''' : While "[[Dark PaladinSkill Drain]]"is active and you control your opponent's +500 "[[White Night Dragon]]" because of "[[ATKSnatch Steal]] ", if your opponent attacks, then you can activate the effect is a of "[[Continuous EffectWhite Night Dragon]]. While " and send "[[Skill DrainSnatch Steal]]" is activeto the Graveyard. However, the effects of "[[Dark PaladinWhite Night Dragon]]" are negatedwill not change the attack target to itself because it changed sides. After this, a [[Replay]] 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 "[[Skill Drain]]" negates the effects of Effect Monsters that are face-up on the field. Thus, it cannot negate the effect of a monster if the monster is in the Graveyard when the monster'''s activated effect is resolving. "[[Card Rulings:Doom Shaman|Doom ShamanExiled Force]]''': If " and "[[Doom ShamanRescue Cat]]" leaves Tributes itself or sends itself to the Graveyard as activation costs for their effects, so the monsters are in the field while its effect is negated by Graveyard when their effects resolve. Thus, "[[Skill Drain]]"cannot negate their effects, etc., so you will destroy the monster or Special Summon the [[Beast]]-[[Type]] monsters Special Summoned by its effect will not be destroyedfrom your Deck.<ref name="SkiDra-XFor-ResCat"/>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Elemental Hero Neo BubblemanNumber 30: Acid Golem of Destruction|Elemental Hero Neo BubblemanNumber 30: Acid Golem of Destruction]]''':The effect "''During each of your Standby Phases: Detach 1 Xyz Material from this card, OR take 2000 damage.' If '" can be negated by "[[Skill Drain]]". However, if "[[Skill Drain]]" is activeand "[[Compulsory Evacuation Device]]" is Chained to the effect of "[[Number 30: Acid Golem of Destruction]]" during the Standby Phase, this card then "[[Number 30: Acid Golem of Destruction]]" is no longer treated as on the field, so "[[Elemental Hero BubblemanSkill Drain]]" cannot negate its effect. "[[Number 30: Acid Golem of Destruction]]"is no longer on the field, so you cannot detach an Xyz Material from it, so you take 2000 damage.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=64244&event=FE0006 Konami OCG FAQ]: Does "Skill Drain" negate the Standby Phase effect of "Number 30: Acid Golem of Destruction"?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Elemental Hero WildheartStardust Dragon|Elemental Hero WildheartStardust Dragon]]:''' For "[[Elemental Hero Wildheart]]" vs. : "[[Skill Drain]]", whichever has no effect was active on the field first takes precedence. So if "[[Elemental Hero WildheartStardust Dragon]]" is on . For the field and first effect, Tributing "[[Skill DrainStardust Dragon]]" is activateda cost, his effect is not negated. But if so "[[Skill DrainStardust Dragon]]" is not on the field and is unaffected by "[[Elemental Hero WildheartSkill Drain]]" is Summoned. The second effect activates in the Graveyard, his effect is negated by so "[[Skill Drain]]" as long as cannot 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]]" remains on the field.?</ref>
===On Removing Lingering Effects which Modify ATK/DEF===* '''[[:Card Rulings:Fox FireGash the Dust Lord|Fox FireGash the Dust Lord]]:''' While : If "[[Skill DrainGash the Dust Lord]]" changes its own Level and is active, you can then affected by "[[TributeSkill Drain]] ", then "[[Fox FireGash the Dust Lord]]" for a returns its original Level of 4.<ref>[[Tribute Summonhttp://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=55647&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]].: If the effect of "Skill Drain" is applied while the Level of "Gash the Dust Lord" is altered, then what does its Level become?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Gladiator Beast DariusKing Barbaros|Gladiator Beast DariusKing Barbaros]]''': While If "Skill Drain[[Beast King Barbaros]]" Normal Summoned without Tributes and is activethen is [[target]]ed by the effect of "[[Blackwing - Gale the Whirlwind]]", if then the ATK of "Gladiator [[Beast DariusKing Barbaros]]" will become 950. If "[[Skill Drain]]" is removed from the fieldactivated later, then the Special Summoned ATK of "Gladiator [[BeastKing Barbaros]]" monster will remain on at 950, the halved value set by the fieldeffect of "[[Blackwing - Gale the Whirlwind]]". <ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=50504&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If the Special Summoned "Gladiator BeastSkill Drain" monster attacks or is attacked, and it is returned to activated after the Deck to activate its effect, the effect will not be negated because ATK of "Gladiator Beast Darius'King Barbaros" effects are being negated is halved by the effect of "Skill DrainBlackwing - Gale the Whirlwind"., then what does its ATK become?</ref>
* '''[[:Card Rulings:Gladiator Beast DimacariCyber Eltanin|Gladiator Beast DimacariCyber Eltanin]]''': If "[[Gladiator Beast DimacariCyber Eltanin]]" is [[Special Summon]]ed affected by the effect of a "[[Gladiator Beasts|Gladiator BeastSkill Drain]]" monster, then its effect of increasing its ATK is no longer applied, so it can attack twice during the [[Battle Phase]]will have 0 ATK. If the effect of "[[Skill Drain]]" is later activateddisappears, this effect is [[negate]]d and then the ATK of "[[Gladiator Beast DimacariCyber Eltanin]]" will no longer be able to attack twice with its effectremain at 0. Even if <ref name="[[Skill Drain]]Eltanin-ATK" is later >[[negatehttp://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=51406&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]]d or removed from : What happens to the field, ATK of "[[Gladiator Beast Dimacari|Gladiator Beast Dimacari's]]Cyber Eltanin" when it is flipped face-down or when its effect to attack twice during the Battle Phase will not be reapplied.is negated?</ref>
* '''If "[[Card Rulings:Gora Turtle of Illusion|Gora Turtle of IllusionSkill Drain]]:''' If " affects "[[Gora Turtle of IllusionElemental HERO Neos Knight]]" is equipped with after "[[Snatch StealElemental HERO Neos Knight]]"increases its ATK by its own effect, both effects then the ATK of "[[Snatch StealElemental HERO Neos Knight]]" are negatedbecomes the printed ATK of 2500. But if "Skill Drain" is activatedAfterwards, then the ATK of "[[Gora Turtle of IllusionElemental HERO Neos Knight]]"'s effect is negated, and will remain at 2500 even if "[[Snatch StealSkill Drain]]"'s effects will resolve properlyis removed from the 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:Harpie QueenEmissary from Pandemonium|Harpie QueenEmissary from Pandemonium]]:''' : If "[[Emissary from Pandemonium]]" is Summoned with one Tribute, "[[Skill Drain]]" will negate its effect and return its Level to 7 and its ATK and DEF to 2600 and 1800. If "[[Skill Drain]]" is active on later removed from the field, while then the Level of "[[Harpie QueenEmissary from Pandemonium]]" is on the field will not return to 5 and its name ATK and DEF will not be treated as halved.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=48857&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: When the effect of "Emissary from Pandemonium" is negated by the effect of "Harpie LadySkill Drain"., what do its Level, ATK, and DEF become?</ref>
*'''[[Card Rulings:Infernity NecromancerEmissary from Pandemonium|Infernity NecromancerEmissary from Pandemonium]]''': If "[[Skill DrainEmissary from Pandemonium]]" has its ATK/DEF halved by its effect and then it is activeaffected by "[[Shrink]]" or "[[Megamorph]]", the effect that lets then "[[Shrink]]" and "[[Infernity NecromancerMegamorph]]" use 1300 to gain determine the effect to new ATK. "[[Shrink]]" will make its ATK 650, etc. If "[[Special SummonSkill Drain]] monsters " is negatedlater activated, so you cannot activate then the effect to of "[[Special SummonEmissary from Pandemonium]] 1 "will be negated, but it will still have 650 ATK.<ref name="MftU-ATK">[[Infernity]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" monster., how does its ATK change?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:KashaFortune Lady|KashaFortune Lady]]''': If After a monster like "[[Skill DrainFortune Lady Earth]]" increases its own Level by its effect, if its Level is activated, the negated by an effect like "[[ATKSkill Drain]] of " or "[[KashaForbidden Chalice]]" becomes 0 and stays at 0 even if , then the Level of "[[Skill DrainFortune Lady Earth]]" returns to the original Level that is later removed from printed on the fieldcard.<ref>[http://yugioh.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:Mataza the ZapperMajestic Star Dragon|Mataza the ZapperMajestic Star Dragon]]:''' While : If the ATK of "[[Majestic Star Dragon]]" is increased because it negated and then activated the effect of "[[Card Trooper]]", then when it is affected by "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, you can take control the ATK of "[[Mataza the ZapperMajestic Star Dragon]]" from your opponentwill return to its original value.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.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, if "Skill Drain" is activated, then does it return to the original amount?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Morphtronic BoomboxenMontage Dragon|Morphtronic BoomboxenMontage 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 Boomboxen]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 CameranVice Dragon|Morphtronic CameranVice 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 CameranVice 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 "While in Attack Position" and "While in Defense Position" effects are negated. If effect of "[[Morphtronic CameranVice Dragon]]" is destroyed by battle while in negated with "[[Attack PositionSkill Drain]]", what does its effect will not activate because it was destroyed by battle while its "While in Attack Position" effect was being negated.ATK/DEF become?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Morphtronic CelfonThe Tyrant Neptune|Morphtronic CelfonThe 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 Celfon]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:Morphtronic ClockenWorm Zero|Morphtronic ClockenWorm Zero]]''': While When the effect of "[[Skill Drain]]" is becomes active, the ATK of "[[Attack PositionWorm Zero]] " becomes 0, and will remain 0 even if the effect of "[[Defense PositionSkill Drain]] " disappears. Also, while "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, the "''2 or more:''", etc, effects are negated. Once the effect of "[[Morphtronic RadionSkill Drain]]" cannot be activatedis no longer applied, because the "While in Attack Position''2 or more:''" and , etc, effects are re-applied.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=50810&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: When the effects of "While in Defense PositionWorm Zero" effects are negated.by "Skill Drain", are its ATK and its obtained effects no longer applied?</ref>
===On Not Removing Lingering Effects===* '''[[:Card Rulings:Morphtronic DatatronArmored Bee|Morphtronic DatatronArmored Bee]]''': While Suppose "[[Skill DrainBeast King Barbaros]]" is activeSummoned without [[Tribute]] (1900 ATK), and then has its ATK halved by the effect of "[[Attack PositionArmored Bee]] and " (to 950 ATK). If "[[Defense PositionSkill Drain]] effects " is activated during the same turn, then the ATK of "[[Morphtronic DatatronBeast King Barbaros]]" cannot be activatedwill remain at 950, because the halved value it became by the effect of "While in Attack Position[[Armored Bee]]" and .<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 "While in Defense PositionArmored Bee" effects are negated., then what does the value become?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Morphtronic MagnenBlackwing Armor Master|Morphtronic MagnenBlackwing Armor Master]]''': While If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activeactivated, the do not remove any [[Attack PositionWedge Counter]] and s generated by "[[Defense PositionBlackwing Armor Master]] effects of "<ref>[[Morphtronic Magnenhttp://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=46463&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]]" cannot be activated, because : Do the Wedge Counters generated by "While in Attack PositionBlackwing Armor Master" and disappear when the effect of "While in Defense PositionSkill Drain" effects are negated.is applied?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Morphtronic RadionCrimson Blader|Morphtronic RadionCrimson Blader]]''': While If "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, activated after the effect of your "[[Attack PositionCrimson Blader]] and [[Defense Position]] effects " resolves, then the effect of "[[Morphtronic RadionCrimson Blader]]" is not negated and your opponent still cannot be activated, because the Normal/Special Summon monsters.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=64822&event=FE0006 Konami OCG FAQ]: If "While in Attack PositionSkill Drain" and is activated after "While in Defense PositionCrimson Blader" effects are negated.activates, then do you stop applying the effect?</ref>
* '''[[:Card Rulings:Neo-Spacian Glow MossCyber Dragon Zwei|Neo-Spacian Glow MossCyber Dragon Zwei]]:''' : If the effect of "[[Neo-Spacian Glow MossCyber Dragon Zwei]]" attacks directly with has resolved and its effect and name is being treated as "[[Cyber Dragon]]", then if "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated in response, then the name of "[[Cyber Dragon Zwei]]" remains as "[[Neo-Spacian Glow MossCyber Dragon]]" can no longer attack directly and (another) replay will occur.<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:Phantom DragonDarklord Asmodeus|Phantom DragonDarklord Asmodeus]]''': If you have 1 face-up "[[Phantom DragonSkill Drain]]" is activated after "[[Darklord Asmodeus]]" Special Summons the "[[Asmo Token]]" while and the "[[Skill DrainDeus Token]]", then the effects "''An "[[Asmo Token]]" cannot be destroyed by card effects. A "[[Deus Token]]" cannot be destroyed by battle.''" are still applied. This is active, when your opponent because [[Token Monster]]s are always treated as [[Special SummonNormal Monster]]s a monster you can Special Summon another without effects. The effect which prevents the "[[Asmo Token]]" and the "[[Phantom DragonDeus Token]]" into one from being destroyed are effects of the Monster Card Zones that was made unusable by the negated "[[Phantom DragonDarklord 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:Power SupplierDragunity Primus Pilus|Power SupplierDragunity Primus Pilus]]''': If Suppose that the effect of "[[Skill DrainDragunity Primus Pilus]]" is activated, monsters resolves properly and equips a [[targetWinged Beast-Type]]ed by "[[Power SupplierDragunity]]" lose the +400 monster with a [[ATKDragon-Type]]. If "[[Skill DrainDragunity]]" is removed from the field, monster. If the effect of "[[Power SupplierSkill Drain]]" is reapplied and applied, then the [[targetDragon-Type]]ed monsters will regain monster remains equipped to the +400 [[ATKWinged 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:Proto-Cyber DragonGenex Recycled|Proto-Cyber DragonGenex Recycled]]:''' If : After the effect of "[[Genex Recycled]]" resolves, if "[[Skill Drain]]" etc is activeactivated, this card is no longer treated as then the effect of "[[Cyber DragonGenex Recycled]]"will not negate the effect. You could not use it for "<ref>[[Attack Reflector Unit]http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=47532&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Is the new card name of "Genex Recycled" negated by the effect of "Skill Drain", etc.?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Silent InsectLevel Warrior|Silent InsectLevel Warrior]]:''' : If "[[Silent InsectLevel Warrior]]" is [[face-up]] on the fieldSpecial Summons itself and its Level changes to 2 or 4, you can activate "Skill Drain" by paying 1000 Life Points, but its effect will be negated. If then when "[[Skill Drain]]" is active on activated, the field when you Normal or Flip Summon Level of "[[Silent InsectLevel Warrior]]", its effects are negated and it will remain in not return to 3.<ref>[[Battle Position#Attack Position|Attack Positionhttp://yugioh.faq.konami.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:Spirit ReaperMist Valley Thunderbird|Spirit ReaperMist Valley Thunderbird]]''':The "''cannot attack' If '" effect of "[[Skill DrainMist Valley Thunderbird]]" is active, "[[Spirit Reaper]]" can be equiped with Equip Cardsresolved as the same effect which Special Summons it. Thus, but if "[[Skill Drain]]" is later removed from the field active, then "[[Spirit ReaperMist Valley Thunderbird]]" will be still cannot attack.<ref>[[destroyedhttp://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=57084&event=FE0006 Konami OCG FAQ]].: If you activate "Skill Drain" and Special Summon "Mist Valley Thunderbird" by its effect, then can it attack?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Spirit ReaperNumber 11: Big Eye|Spirit ReaperNumber 11: Big Eye]]:''' : After you apply the effect of "[[Spirit ReaperNumber 11: Big Eye]]" can be , you retain control of the monster even if "[[destroyedNumber 11: Big Eye]] as a result of battle while " is removed from the field or if "[[Skill Drain]]" is activeactivated.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=64236&event=FE0006 Konami OCG FAQ]: If "Number 11: Big Eye" is removed from the field after applying its effect, then what happens to the monster of which you gained control?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:The Unhappy GirlNumber 20: Giga-Brilliant|The Unhappy GirlNumber 20: Gig-Anto Brilli-Ant]]:''' : If "[[The Unhappy Girl]]" applies her effect to you increase a monster, 's ATK and then "[[Skill Drain]]" is then activated and resolves, and "[[Skill Drain]]" is then the increase to ATK remains.<ref>[[destroyedhttp://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=63704&event=FE0006 Konami OCG FAQ]] afterwards, then "[[: The Unhappy Girl]]ATK increase from the effect of "'s effect is reNumber 20: Gig-Anto Brilli-applied and the monster that battled with her before Ant"[[Skill Drain]]" was activated cannot attack or change [[Battle Position|battle position]] once again.lasts for how long?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Vennominaga the Deity of Poisonous SnakesPlaguespreader Zombie|Vennominaga the Deity of Poisonous SnakesPlaguespreader Zombie]]''':''' If See above; listed under "[[Skill DrainThe Fabled Ganashia]]" is already active on the field when Vennominaga is Special Summoned, the effect of Vennominaga is negated.''
* "'''[[Skill DrainCard Rulings:The Tyrant Neptune|The Tyrant Neptune]]''': After " does not stop you from activating [[Ignition EffectThe Tyrant Neptune]]s, but it does negate their effects as long as the [[Effect Monsters|Effect Monster]] remains on " gains the field. <ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>**If you Tribute "[[Cannon Soldier]]" to itself while and effects of a monster, if "[[Skill Drain]]" is activeactivated, then "[[Cannon SoldierThe Tyrant Neptune]]"'s effect is not negated because keeps its changed name. If "[[Cannon SoldierThe Tyrant Neptune]]" is in the [[Graveyard]], but if you [[Tribute]] gained a different monster for "[[Cannon SoldierContinuous Effect]]"'s effect, then the effect is negated and your opponent takes no damage.**Likewise, if you activate "[[Winged Minion]]"'s effect while "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, negates that effect. If "[[Winged MinionThe Tyrant Neptune]]" is no longer on the field and its effect resolves. ** If you activate "gained an [[Exiled ForceIgnition]]"'s effect while ", [[Skill DrainTrigger]]" is active, "or [[Exiled ForceQuick Effect]]" is no longer on , then the field and you effect can select and destroy 1 monster on the field.**If you Tribute "be [[Paladin of White Dragonactivate]]" to activate its effect while d, but "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, will negate the effect when it is no longer on the field and you can [[Special Summon]] resolves.<ref name="[[BlueTyraNept-SkillDrain-Eyes White Dragon]]GainedEffects">[http://yugioh.faq.konami.**If you Tribute "[[Great Dezard]jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=54089&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Does " while "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, it is no longer on negate the field name and you can [[Special Summon]] the effects gained by "[[Fushioh Richie]]The Tyrant Neptune".?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Big Shield GardnaTrident Dragion|Big Shield GardnaTrident Dragion]]:''' : After the effect of "[[Skill DrainTrident Dragion]]" only negates resolves and it gains the effects of monsters that are ability to attack multiple times, if "[[face-upSkill Drain]] on " is activated, then the field, effect has already resolved so a [[face-down]] "[[Big Shield GardnaTrident Dragion]]" may can still negate a attack multiple times.<ref>[[Spell Cards|Spell Cardhttp://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=48689&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]] that targets : If the effect of "Trident Dragion" which allows it while to attack multiple times has already resolved, then can "[[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 negate it is attacked will be negated.?</ref>
===Versus Conditions/Costs===* '''[[:Card Rulings:Doomcaliber KnightBackup Warrior|Doomcaliber KnightBackup Warrior]]''': The text "''If this card is [[Special Summon]]ed, you cannot [[Synchro Summon]] this turn.''" of "[[Doomcaliber KnightBackup Warrior]]'s" is not treated as an effect activates while of an [[Effect Monster]], so "[[Skill Drain]]" is face-up on cannot negate it. Thus, you cannot [[Synchro Summon]] during the field, its effect is not negated because it is not on turn in which you Special Summon "[[Backup Warrior]]" even if the field when its effect of "[[resolveSkill Drain]]s" is active.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=53644&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Can you Synchro Summon if "Backup Warrior" was Special Summoned while "Skill Drain" was active?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Winged Kuriboh LV10Blackwing - Breeze the Zephyr|Winged Kuriboh LV10Blackwing - Breeze the Zephyr]]''':The text "''This card cannot be used to [[Synchro Summon]] a [[Synchro Monster]] except a "[[Blackwing]]" monster.'' You can activate " of "[[Blackwing - Breeze the Zephyr]]" is not treated as an effect of an Effect Monster, so it cannot be negated by "[[Winged Kuriboh LV10Skill Drain]]" if . Thus, even while "[[Skill Drain]]" is on active, you cannot use "[[Blackwing - Breeze the field, and its effect will resolve normally and not be negated, because it is no longer Zephyr]]" as a [[faceSynchro Material]] for a non-up"[[Blackwing]] " monster on .<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=55296&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: While "Skill Drain" is active, can you use "Blackwing - Breeze the field.Zephyr" as a Synchro Material for a non-"Blackwing" monster?</ref>
* If your opponent uses "'''[[Bazoo the Soul-EaterCard Rulings:Fishborg Blaster|Fishborg Blaster]]''': The text "'s effect to increase its 'if this card is used as a [[ATKSynchro Material Monster]], and you use "the other [[Skill DrainSynchro Material Monster]]", "s must all be [[Bazoo the Soul-EaterWATER]]monsters''"'s [[ATK]] returns to normal, even if of "[[Skill DrainFishborg Blaster]]" is destroyed after resolvingnot treated as an effect. If It cannot be negated by cards like "[[Skill Drain]]" is negating ", so all the other [[Bazoo the Soul-EaterSynchro Material Monster]]"'s effect, you can still pay the cost and remove monsters in your Graveyard from play, but "must be [[Bazoo the Soul-EaterWATER]]even if "'s [[ATKSkill Drain]] will not increase" is active.<ref name="IndivFBG-SkillDrainSD">[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>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Koa'ki Meiru|Koa'ki Meiru]]''': The effects text "''During each of your {{sic|[[Standby Phase]]s}}, [[destroy]] this card unless you [[send]] 1 "[[Zombyra the DarkIron Core of Koa'ki Meiru]]" are negated while "from your [[hand]] to the [[Skill DrainGraveyard]].''" is active, so of "[[Zombyra the DarkKoa'ki Meiru Valafar]]" can attack your opponent directly, and its is a [[ATKMaintenance Cost]] is not decreased because . It cannot be negated by the effect of its effect. If "[[Skill Drain]]" is destroyed, "so you must still pay the [[Zombyra the DarkMaintenance Cost]]"'s during your {{sic|[[ATKStandby Phase]] is not changeds}}.<ref name>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=48814&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Can the effect of "Indiv-SkillDrainSkill Drain"negate the Maintenance Cost of "Koa'ki Meiru Valafar" etc?</ref>
* The '''[[ATKCard Rulings:Quickdraw Synchron|Quickdraw Synchron]] and ''': The only effect of "[[DEFQuickdraw Synchron]] of " is its effect which Special Summons it. If "[[Gradius' OptionSkill Drain]]", the is active or if "[[ATKForbidden Chalice]] of " affects "[[Maju GarzettQuickdraw Synchron]]", and similar monsters is 0 while then the rest of the text of "[[Skill DrainQuickdraw Synchron]]" is active, still applied and is not restored even if "[[Skill Drain]]" is destroyednegated.<ref name>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=51154&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Is any of the text of "Indiv-SkillDrainQuickdraw Synchron"treated as the effect of an Effect Monster?</ref>
* '''[[:Card Rulings:Behemoth the King of All AnimalsRapid Warrior|Behemoth the King of All AnimalsRapid Warrior]]:''' If you [[Tribute Summon]] : After the effect of "[[Behemoth the King of All AnimalsRapid Warrior]]" with 1 is [[Tributeactivate]]d, and you cannot attack with your other monsters even if the effect of "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated, its applied.<ref>[[ATKhttp://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=55653&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]] becomes 2700 points. Even if : If the effect of "[[Skill Drain]]" is destroyedapplied after resolving the effect of "Rapid Warrior", then can the [[ATK]] remains at 2700 points.other monsters attack?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Berserk DragonTorapart|Berserk DragonTorapart]]:''' While : If "[[Skill DrainTorapart]]" is active, used as a [[Synchro Material Monster]] while its effect is negated by "[[Berserk DragonAlector, Sovereign of Birds]]"'s effects are negated. But or "[[Berserk DragonForbidden Chalice]]"'s effect doesn't count turns, so if or "[[Skill Drain]]" was active for 4 turns, and is then the effect of "[[destroyedTorapart]], do not reduce "is still applied and Trap Cards cannot be activated until the end of the [[Berserk DragonDamage Step]]"'s when the Synchro Monster attacks.<ref>[[ATKhttp://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=48871&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]] for those 4 turns.: 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>
===Versus Continuous Effects/Non-Chainable Effects===* '''[[Card Rulings:Card TrooperArchlord Kristya|Card TrooperArchlord Kristya]]''': If a face-up "[[Skill DrainArchlord Kristya]]" is activated after sent from the field to the Graveyard while "[[Card TrooperSkill Drain]]'s" first effect has been activatedis active, then it is not returned to the top of the Deck, and is sent to the increase in ATK will be negatedGraveyard instead. Even if <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]]" leaves play, the increase in ATK will not return.is being applied?</ref>
*'''[[:Card Rulings:Crusader of EndymionBlizzard Princess|Crusader of EndymionBlizzard Princess]]''': If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activatedactive when you Normal Summon "[[Blizzard Princess]]", this card loses any then the effect "''your opponent cannot activate Spell or Trap Cards''" is negated, so your opponent may activate Spell or Trap Cards. Also, your opponent may still activate Spell or Trap Cards even if, afterwards, the effect of "[[ATKSkill Drain]]" is no longer applied.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=56412&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ] gained from its own : If "Blizzard Princess" is Normal Summoned while "Skill Drain" is applied, then is the effect.negated?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Darkblaze DragonDark Elf|Darkblaze DragonDark Elf]]''': If The effects of "[[Skill DrainDark Elf]]" is , "[[face-upPanther Warrior]] on the field when ", and "[[Darkblaze DragonMist Valley Falcon]]" is [[Special Summon]]ed from the [[Graveyard]]are Continuous Effects, or if so they will be negated by "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated after . While "[[Darkblaze DragonSkill Drain]]" is [[Special Summon]]ed from the [[Graveyard]]active, you do not need to pay Life Points to attack with "[[Skill DrainDark Elf]]" will [[negate]] , you do not need to Tribute a monster to attack with "[[Darkblaze Dragon|Darkblaze Dragon'sPanther Warrior]]" effect that doubles its original [[ATK]] , and [[DEF]] you do not need to create return a new current card on the field to the hand to attack with "[[ATKMist Valley Falcon]] and ".<ref name="SkiDra-Attacking">[[DEFhttp://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=50490&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]]. If : While "[[Skill Drain]]" is later [[negate]]d or removed from the fieldactive, can "Dark Elf" attack without paying Life Points, the original [[ATK]] and [[DEF]] are not doubled again.so on?</ref>
* '''[[:Card Rulings:Earthbound Immortal Wiraqocha RascaDragunity Dux|Earthbound Immortal Wiraqocha RascaDragunity Dux]] / [[Card Rulings:Dragunity Legionnaire|Dragunity Legionnaire]]''': Suppose that the effect of a monster like "[[Dragunity Dux]]" or "[[Dragunity Legionnaire]]" has its effect resolve and it equips itself with a Level 3 or lower "[[Dragunity]]" monster. If the effect of "[[Skill Drain]]" is activatedthen applied, this card loses any then "[[ATKDragunity Dux]] gained from " can no longer be equipped with a monster by its own effect and will not regain it even if , so the Level 3 or lower "[[Skill DrainDragunity]]" later leaves monster equipped to it is destroyed and sent to the fieldGraveyard.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=56753&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If the effect of a card like "Dragunity Dux" is negated, then is the equipped Dragon-Type monster destroyed?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Exodia NecrossEarthbound Immortal|Exodia NecrossEarthbound Immortal]]:''' While : If the effect of "[[Skill DrainEarthbound Immortal Chacu Challhua]]" is active, negated by "[[Exodia NecrossSkill Drain]]"' , then you still cannot Normal Summon a second "[[ATKEarthbound Immortal Chacu Challhua]] ". This is returned to its original 1800 points. Even if because the effect "''There can only be 1 face-up "[[Skill DrainEarthbound Immortal]]" then leaves play, monster on the field''" of the second "[[Exodia NecrossEarthbound Immortal Chacu Challhua]]" does no{{sic}} regain any is still applied while the second "[[ATKEarthbound Immortal Chacu Challhua]] increases it had because of its effect, but it will begin to accumulate " is in the hand.<ref>[[ATKhttp://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=49453&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]] points again.: Can a second "Earthbound Immortal Chacu Challhua" be Normal Summoned after "Skill Drain" was activated?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Exodia NecrossMist Valley Falcon|Exodia NecrossMist Valley Falcon]]''':''' While "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, See above; listed under "[[Exodia NecrossDark Elf]]" is not destroyed if Exodia pieces are removed from the Graveyard, but it will be destroyed if the effect of "[[Skill Drain]]" disappears.''
* '''[[Card Rulings:Felgrand DragonGuardian of Order|Felgrand DragonGuardian of Order]]''': If Even if "[[Skill Drain]]" is [[negating the effect "''There can only be 1 of this card face-up]] on the field when .''" of a monster like "[[Felgrand DragonRai-Jin]]" is or "[[Special SummonGuardian of Order]]ed", or if the effect of copies of "[[Skill DrainRai-Jin]]" is activated after or "[[Felgrand DragonGuardian of Order]]" is Special Summonedin your hand will still be active, so you still cannot Normal Summon a second copy of "[[Skill DrainRai-Jin]]" will [[negate]] or "[[Felgrand Dragon|Felgrand Dragon'sGuardian of Order]]" .<ref>[[ATKhttp://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=51816&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]] gaining effect. : If "[[Skill Drain]]" is later negated has been activated, then can you Normal Summon a second "Guardian of Order" or removed from the field, the [[ATK]] gain is not reapplied."Rai-Jin"?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Fusilier Dragon, the Dual-Mode BeastInfernity Archer|Fusilier Dragon, the Dual-Mode BeastInfernity Archer]]:''' If you Summoned this card without : Suppose that "[[TributeInfernity Archer]], and then " attacks your opponent directly. If "[[Skill Drain]]" is later activatedduring the [[Battle Step]], the then "[[ATKInfernity Archer]] " cannot attack directly and a [[DEFReplay]] are no longer halvedoccurs. If "[[Skill DrainForbidden Chalice]]" is later destroyed, activated during the [[ATKDamage Step]] and , then a [[DEFReplay]] still remain 2800does not occur, and you calculate damage from the direct attack normally.<ref>[http:/2000/yugioh.faq. 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 fieldkonami. jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=64242&event=FE0006 Konami OCG FAQ]: If you activate "Skill Drain will " after attacking directly with "Infernity Archer", then negate Fusilier Dragon's ATK and DEF reducing effect, increasing it to 2800does a Replay occur?</2000.ref>
*'''[[Card Rulings:Garlandolf, King of DestructionMalefic|Garlandolf, King of DestructionMalefic]]''': If "[[Skill Drain]]" is later activated, negating the effect "''There can only be 1 face-up "[[Garlandolf, King Malefic]]" monster on the field.''" of Destructiona monster like "[[Malefic Blue-Eyes White Dragon]]" or "[[Malefic Red-Eyes B. Dragon]]" or "[[Malefic Stardust Dragon]]", then you still cannot Special Summon a second " will lose any [[ATKMalefic Blue-Eyes White Dragon]] gained from ", since its own effect and will not regain is still active while it if is in the hand.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=53774&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Can you Special Summon a second "Malefic Blue-Eyes White Dragon" while the effect of "[[Skill Drain]]" is destroyed.active?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Gigantic CephalotusMalefic|Gigantic CephalotusMalefic]]:''' 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 active. During the [[End Phase]], even though the effect "''There can only be 1 face-up "[[Gigantic CephalotusMalefic]]" loses any ATK gained by its effectmonster on the field. The ATK ''" of the "[[Malefic Blue-Eyes White Dragon]]" on the field is not regained when negated, that effect of the removed-from-play "[[Skill DrainMalefic Blue-Eyes White Dragon]]" is negated or still active, so the removed -from -play "[[Malefic Blue-Eyes White Dragon]]" cannot return to the field.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:Gladiator Beast HoplomusMalefic|Gladiator Beast HoplomusMalefic]]''': If "[[Gladiator Beast Hoplomus]]" is [[Special Summon]]ed by the effect of a monster like "[[Gladiator Beasts|Gladiator BeastMalefic Blue-Eyes White Dragon]]" monster, its original or "[[DEFMalefic Red-Eyes B. Dragon]] becomes 2400. If " or "[[Skill DrainMalefic Stardust Dragon]]" is later activated, this negated by an effect is negated and like "[[Gladiator Beast HoplomusSkill Drain]]" [[Original ATK and DEF|original DEF]] will return to 2100. Even if or "[[Skill DrainForbidden Chalice]]" , then its effect which prevents your other monsters from attacking is later also negated or removed from the field, the original so you can attack with a monster other than "[[DEFMalefic Blue-Eyes White Dragon]] of ".<ref>[[Gladiator Beast Hoplomus]http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=54212&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If the effect of "Malefic Blue-Eyes White Dragon" will remain at 2100.is negated, then can other monsters attack?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Gladiator Beast LaquariMalefic|Gladiator Beast LaquariMalefic]]''': If "[[Gladiator Beast Laquari]]" is Special Summoned by the effect of a monster like "[[Gladiator Beasts|Gladiator BeastMalefic Blue-Eyes White Dragon]]" monster, its Original or "[[ATKMalefic Red-Eyes B. Dragon]] and DEF|original ATK]] becomes 2100. If " or "[[Skill DrainMalefic Stardust Dragon]]" is later activated, this negated by an effect is like "[[negateSkill Drain]]d and " or "[[Gladiator Beast Laquari|Gladiator Beast Laquari'sForbidden Chalice]]" original [[ATK]] will return to 1800, then its effect "''If there is no face-up Field Spell Card on the field, destroy this card.''" is also negated. Even if Thus, "[[Skill DrainMalefic Blue-Eyes White Dragon]]" is later won't be destroyed if the [[negateField Spell Card]]d or is removed from being face-up on the field, the original .<ref>[[ATK]http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=54206&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ] : If the effect of "[[Gladiator Beast Laquari]]Malefic Blue-Eyes White Dragon" will remain at 1800.is negated, then is it destroyed by its own effect if there is no longer a Field Card?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Greed QuasarNaturia Bamboo Shoot|Greed QuasarNaturia Bamboo Shoot]]:''' If “: Suppose that you activate "[[Skill Drain]]” is activated, “" while "[[Greed QuasarNaturia Bamboo Shoot]]” loses any extra Levels it has" is on the field. Even if “When "[[Skill Drain]]” " is destroyedremoved from the field, you re-apply the extra Levels remain losteffect of "[[Naturia Bamboo Shoot]]".<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:Legendary FiendNaturia Spiderfang|Legendary FiendNaturia Spiderfang]]''': While "[[Skill DrainNaturia Spiderfang]]" can attack if its effect is active, the ATK gain disappears. When being negated by "[[Skill Drain]]" is , regardless of whether or not the opponent activated the effect of a Spell/Trap/Effect Monster Card during this turn.<ref>[[negatehttp://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=47541&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]]d or removed from the field: When "Skill Drain" has been activated, can "Naturia Spiderfang" attack even when the ATK gain is opponent has not reapplied.activated a card?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Light End DragonPanther Warrior|Light End DragonPanther Warrior]]''': If “[[Skill Drain]]” is activated, the ATK and DEF of “[[Light End Dragon]]” and “''See above; listed under "[[Dark End DragonElf]]” will be restored to their original values. If “[[Skill Drain]]” is destroyed, they will still remain at those original values until lowered again".''
*'''[[Card Rulings:Machine King Rai- 3000 B.C.Jin|Machine King Rai- 3000 B.C.Jin]]''': If ''See above; listed under "[[Skill DrainGuardian of Order]]" is activated, "[[Machine King - 3000 B.C.]]" loses its [[ATK]] increase and will not regain it even if "[[Skill Drain]]" is destroyed.''
* '''[[Card Rulings:Maju GarzettRoad Synchron|Maju GarzettRoad Synchron]]:''' : If "[[Skill DrainRoad Synchron]]" is active, has its Level increased by 1 by its effect and later "[[Maju GarzettSkill Drain]]"'s [[ATK]] is reset to 0 even if activated, then the Level of "[[Skill DrainRoad Synchron]]" is later [[destroyed]]returns to 4.<ref name="RoaSyn-SkiDra"/>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Man Beast of AresRoad Synchron|Man Beast of AresRoad Synchron]]:''' : If "[[Man Beast of AresSkill Drain]]" gains is active, then the effect "''If this card is used for the [[ATKSynchro Summon]], but then of a monster other than "[[Skill DrainRoad Warrior]]" , its Level is activated, the decreased by 2.''" of "[[ATKRoad Synchron]] increase is wiped out" will be negated, and it will be used as a Level 4 monster. Even if <ref name="RoaSyn-SkiDra">[[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=50296&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: While "Skill Drain]]" is later destroyedactive, the [[ATK]] increase if "Road Synchron" is not restored. (Although new [[ATK]] can be gained.)used as a Synchro Material, does it return to its original Level?</ref>
* '''[[:Card Rulings:Megarock DragonSergeant Electro|Megarock DragonSergeant Electro]]:''' : If the effect of "[[Skill DrainSergeant Electro]]" is active while negated by an effect like "[[Megarock DragonSkill Drain]]" is in play, then the effect of "[[Megarock Dragon]]" is negated and its original selected Spell or Trap Card can now be [[ATKactivate]] and [[DEF]] are treated as zerod. Even Also, if the effect of "[[Skill Drain]]" is destroyed laterno longer applied, then the original card selected by "[[ATKSergeant Electro]] and " can no longer be [[DEFactivate]]d.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=55662&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ] : If the effect of "[[Megarock Dragon]]Sergeant Electro" will remain zero.is negated, then can the selected Spell or Trap Card be activated?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Montage DragonSpell Counter|Montage DragonSpell Counter]]''': If an effect like "[[Skill Drain]]" is active while negates the effect of a card like "[[Montage DragonBreaker the Magical Warrior]]" is face-up on the field, its ATK becomes 0. If or "[[Skill DrainRoyal Magical Library]]" is later negated or , then all Spell Counters are removed from the field, its ATK remains 0monster.<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:Ogre of the Scarlet SorrowTuningware|Ogre of the Scarlet SorrowTuningware]]''':If “"[[Skill Drain]]” " is activatedactive, you cannot use the effect of "[[ATKTuningware]]" to treat it as a Level 2 monster for a Synchro Summon.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/[[DEFEokpControl?&lang=en&tid=45989&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]] of “[[Ogre : If the effect of the Scarlet Sorrow]]” will become 0 and remain 0 even if “[["Skill Drain]]” " is later destroyed.applied, can you use "Tuningware" as a Level 2 monster for a Synchro Summon?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Sea Dragon Lord GishilnodonUltimate Obedient Fiend|Sea Dragon Lord GishilnodonUltimate Obedient Fiend]]''': If “[[Sea Dragon Lord Gishilnodon]]’s” The effect "''This card can only attack if this card is the only card on your side of the field and if you also have no cards in your hand.''" of "[[activateUltimate Obedient Fiend]]s, and later “" will be negated by "[[Skill Drain]]” is activated", “[[Sea Dragon Lord Gishilnodon]]” drops to 2300 ATK again. Even if “[[Skill Drain]]” is destroyed after so that, “"[[Sea Dragon Lord GishilnodonUltimate Obedient Fiend]]” remains at 2300 ATK until its effect is triggered again" can attack while you have one or more cards in your hand.<ref name="SkiDra-Attacking"/>
===Miscellaneous===* '''[[Card Rulings:Trident DragionDjinn of Rituals|Trident DragionDjinn of Rituals]]''': If “The effect of "[[Trident DragionDjinn Releaser of Rituals]]” gains additional attacks" which prevents your opponent from Special Summoning and the effect of "[[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 Summon]]ed. Thus, and then “if the effect of the [[Ritual Monster]] is negated by an effect like "[[Skill Drain]]” is activated later" or "[[Forbidden Chalice]]", it does not remove then the additional attacks effect of "[[Djinn Releaser of Rituals]]" 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]: Will "Skill Drain" negate the effect of "[[Trident DragionDjinn Releaser of Rituals]].”" which is applied to a Ritual Monster?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:UFOroid FighterObelisk the Tormentor|UFOroid FighterObelisk the Tormentor]]:''' : If "[[UFOroid FighterObelisk the Tormentor]]" is on the field, Special Summoned and then "[[Skill Drain]]" is activatedduring the same turn, the then its effect will be negated and "[[original ATK and DEF|original ATK & DEFObelisk the Tormentor]] " will not be zerosent to the Graveyard during the End Phase. However, and will remain zero even if "[[Skill Drain]]" is later destroyed, then "[[destroyedObelisk the Tormentor]] or negated" will be sent to the Graveyard during the End Phase.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=47772&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Is "Obelisk the Tormentor" sent to the Graveyard during a turn in which it is Special Summoned and "Skill Drain" is activated?</ref>
* "Skill Drain" will not affect lingering effects or conditions that are left over from a previous effect. For example, if you '''[[Special SummonCard Rulings:Trap Eater|Trap Eater]] ''': If a card like "[[Fusion MonsterVanity's Fiend]] with " or "[[Summoner of IllusionsFossil Dyna Pachycephalo]]", and then has its effect negated by "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated afterwards, the then you still can send "[[Fusion Monsters|Fusion MonsterSkill Drain]] is still destroyed in " to the Graveyard to Special Summon "[[Phase#End Phase|End PhaseTrap Eater]]". If you <ref>[[Special Summonhttp://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=46582&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]] a Fusion Monster with : Can "[[Magical Scientist]]Trap Eater", and then be Special Summoned by sending "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated, to the [[Fusion Monsters|Fusion Monster]] cannot attack your opponentGraveyard while "Vanity's [[Life Points]] directly, and Fiend" is returned to on the [[Fusion Deck]] at the end of the turn.field?</ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
* If "'''[[Hino-Kagu-TsuchiCard Rulings:Triple Star Trion|Triple Star Trion]]"'s effect is activated, and then '': If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated later, active and you send "[[Hino-Kagu-TsuchiTriple Star Trion]]"'s to the Graveyard as a Tribute for a Tribute Summon or Set, then during the End Phase you can activate its effect is not negated and which Special Summons it from the opponent must discard hisGraveyard.<ref>[http://her hand during their next Draw Phaseyugioh.faq.konami. But if 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 active at the time "[[Hino-Kagu-Tsuchi]]"'s effect activates, then the can you activate its effect is negated.?</ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
===In Other Rulings===* '''[[:Card Rulings:Blackwing - Sirocco the DawnInverse Universe|Blackwing - Sirocco the DawnInverse Universe]]:''' If “: When "[[Skill DrainInverse Universe]]" resolves, its effect replaces the monster's ATK and DEF values.<ref name="InvUni-ChangingATKDEF">[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=53117&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]” : How is activated after the effect ATK of “"Breaker the Magical Warrior" replaced by "Inverse Universe"?</ref>**Example: There is one Spell Counter on "[[Blackwing - Sirocco Breaker the DawnMagical Warrior]]" (1900 ATK / 1000 DEF). After "[[Inverse Universe]” ]" resolves, then "[[Breaker the effect is not negatedMagical Warrior]]" will have 1000 ATK / 1900 DEF. The Afterwards, the ATK boost remainsof "[[Breaker the Magical Warrior]]" will remain at 1000 ATK / 1900 DEF, and even if Spell Counters are removed from or added to "[[Breaker the Magical Warrior]]". If "[[Skill Drain]]" is later activated, then "[[Breaker the other monsters cannot attack this turnMagical Warrior]]" will still remain at 1000 ATK / 1900 DEF.<ref name="InvUni-ChangingATKDEF"/>
===On Negating Activated Effects===*'''"[[Card Rulings:Cyber Dragon Zwei|Cyber Dragon ZweiSkill Drain]]''': If " will negate Flip Effects, and you can chain the activation of "[[Cyber Dragon ZweiSkill Drain]]" is being treated as to the activation of a Flip Effect, but you cannot activate "[[Cyber DragonSkill Drain]]" by its own effect and in the [[Damage Step]] because it does not specifically modify [[ATK]] or [[DEF]], so you cannot chain "[[Skill Drain]]" to a [[Flip Effect]] that is activated, the name is still treated as "because a monster was attacked while [[Cyber Dragonface-down]].
* '''If you Flip Summon "[[Card Rulings:Gear Golem the Moving Fortress|Gear Golem the Moving FortressSpear Cretin]]:''' If you activate & resolve this card's effect and then " while "[[Skill Drain]]" is activatedactive, you can still attack directly because "[[Gear Golem the Moving FortressSpear Cretin]]"'s effect is already applied negated when it is sent to the [[Graveyard]] because it is a [[Flip Effect]] and it's still applied even if "[[Skill Drain]]" is activatednegates [[Flip Effect]]s.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Level Warrior|Level Warrior]]''': "[[Skill Drain]]" has no effect on "negates [[Level WarriorQuick Effect]]'ssuch as " [[LevelDark Paladin]], because "[[Level Warrior]]and " is considered to already be on the field with the appropriate [[levelRyu Senshi]]. So "[[Skill Drain]]" will not cause "[[Level Warrior]]'s" [[Level]] to become 3.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Magical Scientist|Magical ScientistSpirit monster]]:''s are not returned to the owner' If s hand while "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated after a Fusion Monster is [[Special Summon]]ed with "[[Magical Scientist]]", the effect of "[[Magical Scientist]]" (that makes the [[Fusion Monsters|Fusion Monster]] unable to attack directly and have to go back to the [[Extra Deck]]) has been applied already, and is not negated, so the [[Special Summon]]ed [[Fusion Monsters|Fusion Monster]] still cannot attack directly and must go back to the [[Extra Deck]]active.
* '''If a face-down "{{sic|[[Card Rulings:Mosaic ManticoreKiseitai|Mosaic ManticoreKisetai]]''': If |"}} is attacked while "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated after active, the monsters [[Tribute]]d 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 [[Tribute SummonEquip Spell Card]] , and "[[Mosaic ManticoreSkill Drain]]" are is activated, "{{sic|Kisetai|"}} is unaffected because it is no longer an [[Special SummonEffect Monster]]ed by its effect, the monsters still cannot attack and their effects are negated.
* '''A [[Card Rulings:Neo-Spacian Dark Panther|Neo-Spacian Dark PantherUnion Monster]]:''' If that attached itself to another monster before "[[Skill Drain]]" became active is activated after unaffected by "[[Neo-Spacian Dark PantherSkill Drain]]'s" effect has resolved, the effects that the . If "[[Neo-Spacian Dark Panther|Dark PantherSkill Drain]]" copied will be negatedis active, you can activate a Union Monster's effect to attach it to another monster, but nothing happens and it will still keep the copied card name until the end of the turnremains a monster.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Oracle of the SunArchfiend|Oracle of the SunArchfiend]]''': If the [[ATK]] of "[[Oracle The effect of the Sun]]" is being doubled rolling a die for an Archfiend will be negated by "[[Supay]]" and "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated, the [[ATK]] remains doubled.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Plaguespreader ZombieBalloon Lizard|Plaguespreader ZombieBalloon Lizard]]:''': If While "[[Plaguespreader ZombieSkill Drain]]" is Special Summoned from the [[Graveyard]] by its effect and is later removed from the field while active, you can't put new counters on "[[Skill DrainBalloon Lizard]]" is active, it is removed from play.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Quillbolt HedgehogDestiny HERO - Captain Tenacious|Quillbolt HedgehogDestiny HERO - Captain Tenacious]]:''': If "[[Quillbolt HedgehogSkill Drain]]" is Special Summoned by its active during the [[Standby Phase]] when this effect resolves, this effect and is later removed from the field while will be negated, even if "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, "was activated after your {{sic|[[Quillbolt HedgehogDestiny HERO|Destiny Hero]]" is still removed from play}} monster was destroyed.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Raviel, Lord of PhantasmsLight and Darkness Dragon|Raviel, Lord of PhantasmsLight and Darkness Dragon]]:''' : If "[[Light and Darkness Dragon]]" is Summoned or flipped [[face-up]] while "[[Skill Drain]]" is activatedactive, any "[[Phantasm TokenLight and Darkness Dragon]]'s" on the field first effect will be [[negate]]d. Its second effect will still cannot attack. (Alsoactivate whenever a [[Spell Card|Spell]], [[Trap Card|Trap]], or effect of an [[Effect Monster]] is activated, while but the effect of "[[Skill DrainLight and Darkness Dragon]]" is activewill be [[negate]]d so the activation of the [[Spell Card|Spell]], "[[RavielTrap Card|Trap]], Lord or effect of Phantasmsan [[Effect Monster]] will not be [[negate]]d and "[[Light and Darkness Dragon]]" will not generate any more 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 "[[Phantasm TokenLight and Darkness Dragon]]s"is not on the field.)
* '''[[Card Rulings:ScannerMajestic Mech - Goryu|ScannerMajestic Mech - Goryu]] / [[Card Rulings:Majestic Mech - Ohka|Majestic Mech - Ohka]] / [[Card Rulings:Majestic Mech - Senku|Majestic Mech - Senku]]:''' If “"[[Skill Drain]]” " is activated after active during the effect of “[[ScannerEnd Phase]]” resolves, it will negate the effect effects of “a "Majestic Mech" so the "Majestic Mech" will not send itself to the [[ScannerGraveyard]]” is still applied, and “[[Scanner]]” will still be removed from play if it leaves the field.
===On Negating Continuous/Non-Chainable Effects===* '''While "[[Card Rulings:Sonic Jammer|Sonic JammerSkill Drain]]:''' If "is active you cannot [[Tribute]] a [[Skill Drainface-up]]" is activated after [[Kaiser Sea Horse|Kaiser Seahorse]]"to [[Sonic JammerTribute Summon]]"'s effect has resolveda [[Level]] 7 or higher [[LIGHT]] monster. However, the effect of "Sonic Jammer" is not negated because "you can [[Skill DrainTribute]]" was not active when "a [[Sonic Jammerface-down]]" was flipped, activated its effect, and applied its effectKaiser Seahorse".
* You can [[Special SummonToon Monster]] s' effects are negated while "[[GilasaurusSkill Drain]]" while "is active and the [[Skill DrainToon Monster]]" is activeon the field, but its effect is negated so your opponent does they can attack the same turn they are Summoned, you do not get have to pay 500 [[Special SummonLife Points]].<ref name=to attack with them, and they are not destroyed if "Indiv-SkillDrain[[Toon World]]"/>is [[destroy]]ed, but they cannot attack your opponent directly.
* Conditions for Summoning monsters is not negated by "[[Skill DrainJinzo]]", so you still must remove 1 cannot negate Trap Cards while "[[DARKSkill Drain]] and 1 " is already active, because "[[LIGHTSkill Drain]] monster to " is negating "Jinzo"'s effect. But if "[[Special SummonJinzo]] "[[Chaos Emperor Dragon - Envoy of is already on the End]]field, and you cannot Normal Summon or Flip Summon activate "[[Terrorking ArchfiendSkill Drain]]" if there are no because "[[ArchfiendJinzo]]"'s on the fieldeffect prevents you from doing so.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
* '''"[[Goblin Attack Force]]" and "[[Spear Dragon]]" do not change their battle position after attacking while "[[Card Rulings:Anteatereatingant|AnteatereatingantSkill Drain]]:''' " is active. If you activate the effect of "[[AnteatereatingantGoblin Attack Force]]"attacks and changes battle position, then on your next turn you activate "[[Skill Drain]]", "Anteatereatingant" still you can't attack that turn. (Even if change "[[Skill DrainGoblin Attack Force]]" was chained back to the [[Attack Position]] because its effectthat prevents this is negated.)
* '''[[Card Rulings:Blackwing - Silverwind the Ascendant|Blackwing - Silverwind the Ascendant]]:''' You can activate the effect Monsters equipped to destroy monsters when this card is "[[Synchro SummonRelinquished]]ed even if " while "[[Skill Drain]]" is active. If you doare negated and destroyed because "[[Relinquished]]" no longer has an effect that allows it to be equipped with a monster, you will not be able to conduct your and "[[Relinquished]]"'s [[ATK]] and [[Battle PhaseDEF]], even though the effect is negatedare returned to normal.
* '''Monsters that can hold [[Card Rulings:Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning|Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the BeginningSpell Counter]]:''' If you activate "[[Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning]]"'s first effect, and like "[[Skill DrainSkilled Dark Magician]]" is chained to it to negate the , no longer have that effect, or if while "[[Skill Drain]]" was is active before you activated the effect, you so they cannot attack with "[[Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning]]" that turn because the activation of the effect was not negated gain more Spell Counters and the condition that is included will not be negated by "[[Skill Drain]]"all Spell Counters already placed on them are removed.
* '''If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated after "[[Card Rulings:Chiron the Mage|Chiron the MageHayabusa Knight]]:''"' The restriction that you can only activate this effect once per turn is a conditions first attack, not an effect. So if "[[Skill DrainHayabusa Knight]]" is on the field, you can pay the cost once per turn (for no effect), but does not pay the cost continuously in the same turnget its second attack.
* '''Do not roll dice for [[Card Rulings:Combo Fighter|Combo FighterArchfiend]] / [[Card Rulings:Combo Master|Combo Master]]:''' If a chain occurred, then s while "[[Skill Drain]]" was activated, but then "[[Skill Drain]]" was destroyed, this monster can attack twice. (This monster's perception that a [[chain]] occurred is not resetactive.)
* '''You can have 2 "[[Card Rulings:Debris Dragon|Debris DragonGravekeeper's Chief]]''': All restrictions s" on “the field while "[[Debris DragonSkill Drain]]” and Synchro Summons are conditions" is active, not effects, so will not be negated by “but if "[[Skill Drain]]”" is destroyed, select 1 of the "[[Gravekeeper's Chief]]s" and destroy it.
*'''[[Card Rulings:Djinn Presider of RitualsAlien Hypno|Djinn Presider of RitualsAlien Hypno]]''': The effect to draw when the If you take control of your opponent's monster with "[[Alien Hypno]]" and "[[Ritual MonsterSkill Drain]] destroys a " is activated, control of the selected monster by battle is applied even if returned to the opponent. If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activelater [[negate]]d or removed from the field, the selected monster is returned to your control.
*'''[[Card Rulings:Djinn Releaser of RitualsArcana Force EX - The Light Ruler|Djinn Releaser of RitualsArcana Force Ex - The Light Ruler]]''': Even if If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activeactivated after {{sic|"[[Arcana Force EX - The Light Ruler]]"}} is Special Summoned, the opponent effect of the controller of the {{sic|"[[Ritual MonsterArcana Force EX - The Light Ruler]] this card was "}} is negated. If "[[TributeSkill Drain]]d for that cannot " is later negated or removed from the field, the effect of {{sic|"[[Special SummonArcana Force EX - The Light Ruler]]"}} is not reapplied.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Fishborg BlasterArmor Exe|Fishborg BlasterArmor Exe]]:''' The requirement that you use If "[[WATERSkill Drain]]-" is active and "[[AttributeArmor Exe]] " is Summoned, or if "[[Synchro Material MonsterSkill Drain]]s when using this monster for a " is activated after "[[Synchro SummonArmor Exe]] " is a conditionSummoned, not an effect. It cannot be negated by in both cases "[[Skill DrainArmor Exe]]"CAN attack the same turn it was Summoned.
*'''[[Card Rulings:Majestic DragonCrystal Beast|Majestic DragonCrystal Beast]]''': The text of this card is not an effect. It cannot be negated by While "[[Skill Drain]]"is active on the field, a "[[Crystal Beast]]" monster that is destroyed will be sent to the Graveyard and cannot be put in the [[Spell & Trap Card Zone]].
* '''[[Card Rulings:Quickdraw SynchronDark Catapulter|Quickdraw SynchronDark Catapulter]]:''': "You can substitute this card for any 1 If "[[SynchronSkill Drain]]" is activated, all [[Tunercounter]] for a s on "[[Synchro SummonDark Catapulter]]" is not an are removed for no effect. It will not be negated by "[[Skill Drain]]".
* '''[[Card Rulings:Quickdraw SynchronDark Hunter|Quickdraw SynchronDark Hunter]]''': While "This card cannot be used as a [[Synchro Material Monster]] except for the [[Synchro SummonSkill Drain]] " is active, all of a monster that lists a "[[Synchron]] monster as a [[TunerDark Hunter]]'s" is not an effects are negated because the primary effect. It will not be negated by , "[[Skill Drain]]This card's effect changes depending on the number of DARK monsters in your Graveyard", is negated.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Terrorking ArchfiendDark Magician of Chaos|Terrorking ArchfiendDark Magician of Chaos]]:''' While "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, you still need to have an [[Archfiend]] [[Monster Cards|Monster Card]] on your side the first and second effects of the field in order to [[Normal Summon]] or [[Flip Summon]] "[[Terrorking ArchfiendDark Magician of Chaos]]"are negated, but the 3rd effect is not negated.
* '''[[Card Rulings:The CreatorDark Paladin|Dark Paladin]]:''' If you activate the effect of "[[The CreatorDark Paladin]]", and it does not resolve because the opponent chains "'s +500 [[Skill DrainATK]]", or removes the targeted monster from the effect is a [[GraveyardContinuous Effect]] with . While "[[DisappearSkill Drain]]"is active, you've still used the effect. So you cannot activate its effect again that turn (even if you destroy effects of "[[Skill DrainDark Paladin]]")are negated.
* '''[[Card Rulings:The Six Samurai - KamonDoom Shaman|The Six Samurai - KamonDoom Shaman]] / [[Card Rulings:The Six Samurai - Yaichi|The Six Samurai - Yaichi]]:''' : If "[[The Six Samurai - Kamon|Kamon'sDoom Shaman]]" leaves the field while its effect is used, then negated by "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated later, "[[The Six Samurai - Kamon|Kamon]]" still cannot declare an attack that turnetc., monsters Special Summoned by its effect will not be destroyed.
* '''[[Card Rulings:TorapartElemental HERO Neo Bubbleman|TorapartElemental HERO Neo Bubbleman]]:''': If “"[[Skill Drain]]” " is active while you use “[[Torapart]]” to Synchro Summon a monster, “[[Torapart]]” this card is now no longer on the field, so the effect of “[[Torapart]]” will be applied. So the opponent cannot activate Trap Cards when that [[Synchro Monster]] attacks. This is because the restriction on activating Trap Cards is an effect of “[[Torapart]],” not an effect of the treated as {{sic|"[[Synchro MonsterElemental Hero Bubbleman]]. ..."}}.
* If your "'''[[Dark Flare KnightCard Rulings:Fox Fire|Fox Fire]]" is sent to the [[Graveyard]] while :''' While "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, its effect activates in the Graveyard so you can [[Special SummonTribute]] "[[Mirage KnightFox Fire]]" (but "for a [[Mirage KnightTribute Summon]]"'s effects will be negated once it is in play).<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
* If your "'''[[Neko Mane KingCard Rulings:Gladiator Beast Darius|Gladiator Beast Darius]]" is sent to the [[Graveyard]] by your opponent's card effect while '': While "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, if "Gladiator Beast Darius" is removed from the field, the Special Summoned "Gladiator Beast" monster will remain on the field. If the Special Summoned "Gladiator Beast" monster attacks or is attacked, and it is returned to the Deck to activate its effect is activated.<ref name=, the effect will not be negated because "Gladiator Beast Darius'" effects are being negated by "Indiv-SkillDrainSkill Drain"/>.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Gladiator Beast Dimacari|Gladiator Beast Dimacari]]''': If your "[[Twin-Headed BehemothGladiator Beast Dimacari]]" is destroyed and sent to [[Special Summon]]ed by the effect of a "[[Gladiator Beast]]" monster, it can attack twice during the [[GraveyardBattle Phase]] while . If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activelater activated, this effect is [[negate]]d and "[[Gladiator Beast Dimacari]]" will no longer be able to attack twice with its effect activates and it . Even if "[[Skill Drain]]" is Special Summoned.<ref name=later [[negate]]d or removed from the field, "Indiv-SkillDrain[[Gladiator Beast Dimacari]]'s"/>effect to attack twice during the Battle Phase will not be reapplied.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Atomic FireflyGora Turtle of Illusion|Atomic FireflyGora Turtle of Illusion]]:''' If "[[Atomic FireflyGora Turtle of Illusion]]"'s effect activates in the is equipped with "[[GraveyardSnatch Steal]] when ", both effects of "[[Atomic FireflySnatch Steal]]" are negated. But if "Skill Drain" is sent to the activated, then "[[GraveyardGora Turtle of Illusion]] at the end of the attack"'s effect is negated, so and "[[Skill DrainSnatch Steal]]" 's effects will not negate its effectresolve properly.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Burning AlgaeHarpie Queen|Burning AlgaeHarpie Queen]]:''' If "[[Burning AlgaeSkill Drain]]"'s effect cannot be negated by is active on the field, while "[[Skill DrainHarpie Queen]]" is on the field its name will not be treated as "Harpie Lady".
* '''[[Card Rulings:Chainsaw InsectMataza the Zapper|Chainsaw InsectMataza the Zapper]]:''' If While "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, your opponent will not get to draw, unless you can take control of "[[Chainsaw InsectMataza the Zapper]]" is destroyed in the battle, then its effect will activate in the [[Graveyard]] and from your opponent will draw 1 card.
* '''[[Card Rulings:D.D. SurvivorMorphtronic Boomboxen|D.D. SurvivorMorphtronic Boomboxen]]:''' If : While "[[Skill Drain]]" is active when ", the [[D.D. SurvivorAttack Position]]" is removed from play, it is still and [[Special SummonDefense Position]]ed because its effect activates during the effects of "[[End PhaseMorphtronic Boomboxen]] while it is removed from play" cannot be activated, because the "While in Attack Position" and "While in Defense Position" effects are negated.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Giant KozakyMorphtronic Cameran|Giant KozakyMorphtronic Cameran]]:''' The effect of : While "[[Giant KozakySkill Drain]]" that inflicts damage to is active, the [[controllerAttack Position]] activates in the and [[GraveyardDefense Position]] or the "removed zone", wherever effects of "[[Giant KozakyMorphtronic Cameran]]" goes to after being [[destroyed]]. "[[The End of Anubis]]" will negate cannot be activated, because the effect of "[[Giant Kozaky]]While in Attack Position" if it was [[destroyed]] and sent to the Graveyard, but "[[Banisher of the Light]]While in Defense Position" will not (because effects are negated. If "[[Giant KozakyMorphtronic Cameran]]" does not have to be "[[is destroyed]] and sent to the by battle while in [[GraveyardAttack Position]]"). Nor , its effect will not activate because it was destroyed by battle while its "[[Skill Drain]]While in Attack Position" negate the damage if "[[Giant Kozaky]]" is [[destroyed]]effect was being negated.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Mirage KnightMorphtronic Celfon|Mirage KnightMorphtronic Celfon]]:''' : 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 Celfon]]" 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 Clocken|Sacred Phoenix of NephthysMorphtronic Clocken]]:''' 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 Radion]] 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 negated because it activates on the field (so "[[Skill Drain]]While in Defense Position" and other [[Spell Cards|Spell]] and [[Trap Cards]] on the field effects are not [[destroyed]] in this case)negated.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Sand MothMorphtronic Datatron|Sand MothMorphtronic Datatron]]:''' 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 Datatron]] / 1000 [[DEF]])" cannot be activated, because the "While in Attack Position" and "While in Defense Position" effects are negated.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Winged KuribohMorphtronic Magnen|Winged KuribohMorphtronic Magnen]]:''' 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 Magnen]]"..cannot be activated, because the "While in Attack Position" and "While in Defense Position" effects are negated.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Cloudian Neo- Ghost FogSpacian Glow Moss|Cloudian Neo- Ghost FogSpacian Glow Moss]]:'''If "[[Neo-Spacian Glow Moss]]" attacks directly with its effect and "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated while a monster has Fog Counter(s)in response, the Fog Counter"[[Neo-Spacian Glow Moss]]" can no longer attack directly and (sanother) remain on the monsterreplay will occur.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Power BondPhantom Dragon|Power BondPhantom Dragon]]:''' : If you Fusion Summon have 1 face-up "[[UFOroid FighterPhantom Dragon]]" with 3000 [[ATK]], and then later in the turn while "[[Skill Drain]]" is activatedactive, reducing its when your opponent [[ATKSpecial Summon]] to 0, s a monster you will still take 3000 points of damage during the [[Phase#End Phase|End Phase]]. If you send can Special Summon another "[[UFOroid FighterPhantom Dragon]]" to into one of the [[Graveyard]] so Monster Card Zones that its effect resets and its original [[ATK]] becomes zero, you still take damage equal to its original [[ATK]] at the time it was Special Summoned made unusable by the negated "[[Power BondPhantom Dragon]]".
* '''[[Card Rulings:Power CapsuleProto-Cyber Dragon|Power CapsuleProto-Cyber Dragon]]:''' You can activate and resolve If "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, this card is no longer treated as "[[Power CapsuleCyber Dragon]]" even if . You could not use it for "Skill Drain[[Attack Reflector Unit]]" is on the field, etc.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Spell CountersSilent Insect|Spell CountersSilent Insect]]:''' When If "[[Skill DrainSilent Insect]]" is active, and you or your opponent activates a [[Spell Cards|Spell Cardface-up]]on the field, you can activate "Skill Drain" by paying 1000 Life Points, do not place but its effect will be negated. If "[[Counter#Spell Counter|Spell CountersSkill Drain]] " is active on this monster. Any the field when you Normal or Flip Summon "[[Counter#Spell Counter|Spell CountersSilent Insect]] that ", its effects are on this monster are removed when "negated and it will remain in [[Skill DrainAttack Position]]" is activated.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Super Double SummonSpirit Reaper|Super Double SummonSpirit Reaper]]:''': You can activate If "[[Super Double SummonSkill Drain]]" and select a [[Gemini Monsters|Gemini Monster]] that is having its effect [[negate]]d by active, "[[Skill DrainSpirit Reaper]]". The [[Gemini Monsters|Gemini Monster]] will can be treated as having been [[Normal Summon]]ed while face-up on the fieldequiped with Equip Cards, but the effects it gains will be [[negate]]d by "[[Skill Drain]]". If if "[[Skill Drain]]" is [[negate]]d or later removed from the field later in the turn, the selected "[[Gemini Monsters|Gemini Monster’sSpirit Reaper]] effects " will be active and can be used[[destroy]]ed.
* '''[[Card Rulings:The Agent of Wisdom - MercurySpirit Reaper|The Agent of Wisdom - MercurySpirit Reaper]]:''' When the effect of "[[The Agent of Wisdom - MercurySpirit Reaper]]" is negated by "can be [[Skill Drain]]", and you have no [[hand]] at the end of your opponent's End Phase, and you destroy "[[Skill Drain]]" before your [[Phase#Standby Phase|Standby Phase]] (such ed as with "[[Mystical Space Typhoon]]" during your [[Phase#Draw Phase|Draw Phase]]), you CAN draw because "[[Skill Drain]]" was destroyed. This is because the "when you have no cards in your hand during your opponent's [[Phase#End Phase|End Phase]]" is a condition, not an effect, so it is not negated by "[[Skill Drain]]". As long as you can make it so that result of battle while "[[Skill Drain]]" is not negating "[[The Agent of Wisdom - Mercury]]"'s card-drawing effect by the time the [[Phase#Standby Phase|Standby Phase]] begins, you can drawactive.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Trap EaterThe Unhappy Girl|Trap EaterThe Unhappy Girl]]:''': If "[[Vanity's FiendThe Unhappy Girl]]" or applies her effect to a monster, and "[[Fossil Dyna PachycephaloSkill Drain]]" are on the [[Playing Field|field]]is then activated and resolves, but and "[[Skill Drain]]" is preventing their effects from blocking then [[Special Summondestroy]]sed afterwards, you can [[Summon]] then "[[Trap EaterThe Unhappy Girl]]" even by sending 's effect is re-applied and the monster that battled with her before "[[Skill Drain]]" to the was activated cannot attack or change [[Graveyardbattle position]]once again.
* '''[[Card Rulings:White Night DragonVennominaga the Deity of Poisonous Snakes|White Night DragonVennominaga the Deity of Poisonous Snakes]]:''': If you control your opponent's monster with "[[Snatch StealSkill Drain]]" while you have "[[White Night Dragon]]" in play and your opponent attacks is already active on the equipped monsterfield when Vennominaga is Special Summoned, if you send "[[Snatch Steal]]" to the [[Graveyard]] to change the attack target no replay occurs. If the effect of "[[White Night Dragon]]" Vennominaga is negated by "[[Skill Drain]]" a replay does occur.
===If the Monster is Not Face-Up===* '''"[[Card Rulings:Zoma the Spirit|Zoma the SpiritSkill Drain]]:''' "will not negate an [[Ignition Effect]] or [[Zoma Trigger Effect]] if the Spirit[[Effect Monster]]'s" effect cannot be negated by "is not [[Skill Drainface-up]]"on the field when the effect resolves.
*'''[[Card Rulings:Battle FaderBig Shield Gardna|Battle FaderBig Shield Gardna]]:''': The effect of "[[Battle FaderSkill Drain]]" which Special Summons it and only negates the effect which ends the Battle Phase effects of monsters that are resolved as the same effect. The effect [[activateface-up]]s in on the handfield, so the effects of "a [[Skill Drainface-down]]" and "[[Shadow-Imprisoning MirrorBig Shield Gardna]]" will not may still negate the effect even though a [[Spell Card]] that targets it while "[[Battle FaderSkill Drain]]" is Special Summoned, so the effect which ends active on the field. It will still be flipped to [[Battle Phaseface-up]] will still be applied.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=52913&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ[Defense Position]]: Will the , and now its effect of "Battle Fader" end the Battle Phase if "Skill Drain" that changes its battle position when it is active?</ref>attacked will be negated.
*'''[[Card Rulings:White Night DragonDoomcaliber Knight|White Night DragonDoomcaliber Knight]]''': While If "[[Skill DrainDoomcaliber Knight]]" is active and you control your opponent's "[[White Night Dragon]]" because of "[[Snatch Steal]]", if your opponent attacks, then you can activate the effect of activates while "[[White Night DragonSkill Drain]]" and send "[[Snatch Steal]]" to is face-up on the Graveyard. Howeverfield, "[[White Night Dragon]]" will its effect is not change the attack target to itself negated because it changed sides. After this, a is not on the field when its effect [[Replayresolve]] occurs because the number of monster you control changed.<ref>[http://yugiohs.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>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Winged Kuriboh LV10|Winged Kuriboh LV10]]:''' You can activate the effect of "[[Winged Kuriboh LV10]]" if "[[Skill Drain]]" is on the field, and its effect will resolve normally and not be negated, because it is no longer a [[face-up]] monster on the field.
===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]]" Normal Summoned without Tributes 's effects are negated. But "[[Berserk Dragon]]"'s effect doesn't count turns, so if "[[Skill Drain]]" 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 "[[targetCard Trooper]]ed by 's" first effect has been activated, the increase in ATK will be negated. Even if "[[Skill Drain]]" 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. If "[[Skill Drain]]" is later negated or removed from the field, the [[ATK]] gain is not reapplied.<ref> * '''[http[Card Rulings:Fusilier 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, the [[ATK]] and [[DEF]] are no longer halved. If "[[Skill Drain]]" is later destroyed, the [[ATK]] and [[DEF]] still remain 2800//yugioh2000.faqYou 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.konamiSkill Drain will then negate Fusilier Dragon's ATK and DEF reducing effect, increasing it to 2800/2000.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=50504&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ * '''[[Card Rulings:Gigantic Cephalotus|Gigantic Cephalotus]]: ''' If "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, "[[Gigantic Cephalotus]]" loses any ATK gained by its effect. The ATK is not regained when "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated after negated or removed from the ATK of field. * '''[[Card Rulings:Gladiator Beast Hoplomus|Gladiator Beast Hoplomus]]''': If "[[Gladiator Beast King BarbarosHoplomus]]" is halved [[Special Summon]]ed by the effect of a "Blackwing - Gale the Whirlwind[[Gladiator Beast]]"monster, then what does its original [[DEF]] becomes 2400. If "[[Skill Drain]]" is later activated, this effect is negated and "[[Gladiator Beast Hoplomus]]" [[Original ATK become?</ref>and DEF|original DEF]] will return to 2100. Even if "[[Skill Drain]]" is later negated or removed from the field, the original [[DEF]] of "[[Gladiator Beast Hoplomus]]" will remain at 2100.
*'''[[:Card Rulings:{{GetEngName|サイバー・エルタニン|false}}|{{GetEngNameGladiator Beast Laquari|サイバー・エルタニン}}Gladiator Beast Laquari]]''': If "[[:{{GetEngName|サイバー・エルタニン}}Gladiator Beast Laquari]]" is affected Special Summoned by the effect of a "[[Skill DrainGladiator Beast]]"monster, then its effect of increasing its Original [[ATK is no longer applied, so it will have 0 ATK]] and DEF becomes 2100. If the effect of "[[Skill Drain]]" disappearsis later activated, then the ATK of this effect is [[negate]]d and "[[:{{GetEngName|サイバー・エルタニン}}Gladiator Beast Laquari]]'s" original [[ATK]] will remain at 0return to 1800.<ref name=Even if "Eltanin-ATK[[Skill Drain]]">is later [http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=51406&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ[negate]]: What happens to d or removed from the field, the original [[ATK ]] of "{{GetEngName|サイバー・エルタニン}}[[Gladiator Beast Laquari]]" when it is flipped face-down or when its effect is negated?</ref>will remain at 1800.
*'''[[Card Rulings:Emissary from PandemoniumLegendary Fiend|Emissary from PandemoniumLegendary Fiend]]''': If While "[[Emissary from PandemoniumSkill Drain]]" is Summoned with one Tributeactive, the ATK gain disappears. When "[[Skill Drain]]" will negate its effect and return its Level to 7 and its ATK and DEF to 2600 and 1800. If "is [[Skill Drainnegate]]" is later d or removed from the field, then the Level of "[[Emissary from Pandemonium]]" will not return to 5 and its ATK and DEF will gain is not be halvedreapplied.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=48857&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: When the effect of "Emissary from Pandemonium" is negated by the effect of "Skill Drain", what do its Level, ATK, and DEF become?</ref>
*'''[[Card Rulings:Emissary from PandemoniumMaju Garzett|Emissary from PandemoniumMaju Garzett]]:''': If "[[Emissary from PandemoniumSkill Drain]]" has its ATK/DEF halved by its effect and then it is affected by "[[Shrink]]" or "[[Megamorph]]"active, then "[[ShrinkMaju Garzett]]" and "'s [[MegamorphATK]]" use 1300 is reset to determine the new ATK. "[[Shrink]]" will make its ATK 650, etc. If 0 even if "[[Skill Drain]]" is later activated, then the effect of "[[Emissary from Pandemoniumdestroy]]" will be negated, but it will still have 650 ATKed.<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 LadiesMan Beast of Ares|Fortune LadiesMan Beast of Ares]]:''': After a monster like If "[[Fortune Lady EarthMan Beast of Ares]]" increases its own Level by its effectgains [[ATK]], if its Level is negated by an effect like but then "[[Skill Drain]]" or is activated, the [[ATK]] increase is wiped out. Even if "[[Forbidden ChaliceSkill Drain]]"is later destroyed, then the Level of "[[Fortune Lady EarthATK]]" returns to the original Level that increase is printed on the cardnot restored.<ref>(Although new [http://yugioh.faq[ATK]] can be gained.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 Megarock Dragon|Majestic Star Megarock Dragon]]:''': If the ATK of "[[Majestic Star Skill Drain]]" is active while "[[Megarock Dragon]]" is increased because it negated and then activated in play, the effect of "[[Card TrooperMegarock Dragon]]", then when it is affected by negated and its original [[ATK]] and [[DEF]] are treated as zero. Even if "[[Skill Drain]]"is destroyed later, the original [[ATK ]] and [[DEF]] of "[[Majestic Star Megarock Dragon]]" will return to its original valueremain zero.<ref> * '''[[httpCard Rulings://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=51238&event=FE0006 Konami FAQMontage Dragon|Montage Dragon]]''': After If "Majestic Star [[Skill Drain]]" is active while "[[Montage Dragon]]" increases is face-up on the field, its ATK by an effect which is treated as its own, if becomes 0. If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activatedlater negated or removed from the field, then does it return to the original amount?</ref>its ATK remains 0.
*'''[[Card Rulings:Montage DragonUFOroid Fighter|Montage DragonUFOroid Fighter]]''': If "[[Montage DragonUFOroid Fighter]]" is affected by on the field, and then "[[Skill Drain]]"is activated, its the [[original ATK and DEF|original ATK becomes 0. If & DEF]] will be zero, and will remain zero even if "[[Skill Drain]]" is later removed, it does not regain its ATK.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=43969&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ[destroy]]: When "Montage Dragon" is flipped face down ed or has its effect negated, what does his ATK become?</ref>.
====Judge List Rulings====*'''[[Card Rulings:Vice DragonChimeratech Overdragon|Vice DragonChimeratech Overdragon]]''': "[[Skill Drain]]" will negate the effect of "[[Vice Dragon]]", and return its ATK/DEF to the printed values. If "[[Skill Drain]]" is later removed from the field or negatedactivated, then the ATK/DEF of "[[Vice DragonChimeratech Overdragon]]" will not be halved againhave its ATK reduced to 0 and cannot attack multiple monsters.<ref>[http://yugiohweb.faqarchive.konamiorg/web/20071102225810/entertainment.upperdeck.jpcom/community/forums/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=45855&event=FE0006 Konami FAQthread/844199.aspx UDE Judge List]: When the effect of "[[Vice Dragon]]" is negated with "[[Skill Drain]]", what does its 's impact on monsters with variable ATKand/or DEF become?</ref>
===On Not Removing Previously-Resolved/Lingering Effects===*'''When [[:Card Rulings:{{GetEngName|Ｔｈｅ ｔｙｒａｎｔ ＮＥＰＴＵＮＥ}}|{{GetEngName|Ｔｈｅ ｔｙｒａｎｔ ＮＥＰＴＵＮＥ}}Jowls of Dark Demise]]''': If s effect is activated and resolves, and then "[[Skill Drain]]" is activeactivated afterwards, then the ATK of it has no effect on "[[:{{GetEngName|Ｔｈｅ ｔｙｒａｎｔ ＮＥＰＴＵＮＥ}}Jowls of Dark Demise]]" becomes 0's effect, and will remain at 0 even if "so [[Skill Draincontrol]]" of the monster does not change until it is removed from returned to the field.<ref>original [[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=54048&event=FE0006 Konami FAQcontroller]]: Does at the ATK and DEF end of "{{GetEngName|Ｔｈｅ ｔｙｒａｎｔ ＮＥＰＴＵＮＥ}}" become 0 if it is negated by "Skill Drain"?</ref><ref name="TyraNept-SkillDrain-GainedEffects"/>the turn.
*'''"Skill Drain" will not affect lingering effects or conditions that are left over from a previous effect. For example, if you [[Card Rulings:Worm Zero|Worm ZeroSpecial Summon]]''': When the effect of "a [[Skill DrainFusion Monster]]" becomes active, the ATK of with "[[Worm ZeroSummoner of Illusions]]" becomes 0, and will remain 0 even if the effect of then "[[Skill Drain]]" disappears. Alsois activated afterwards, while "the [[Skill DrainFusion Monster]]" is active, still destroyed in the [[End Phase]]. If you [[Special Summon]] a Fusion Monster with "''2 or more:''[[Magical Scientist]]", etc, effects are negated. Once the effect of and then "[[Skill Drain]]" is no longer appliedactivated, the "[[Fusion Monster]] cannot attack your opponent''2 or more:''"s [[Life Points]] directly, etc, effects are re-applied.<ref>and is returned to the [[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=50810&event=FE0006 Konami FAQFusion Deck]]: When at the effects end of "Worm Zero" are negated by "Skill Drain", are its ATK and its obtained effects no longer applied?</ref>the turn.
*'''[[Card Rulings:Blackwing Armor MasterBlue Thunder T-45|Blackwing Armor MasterBlue Thunder T-45]]''': If Even while "[[Skill Drain]]" is activatedactive, do not remove any the "[[Wedge CounterThunder Option Token]]s generated by "cannot be [[Blackwing Armor MasterTribute]]"<ref>d for a [[http://yugiohTribute Summon]].faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=46463&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Do the Wedge Counters generated by "Blackwing Armor Master" disappear when the effect of "Skill Drain" is applied?</ref>
*'''[[:Card Rulings:{{GetEngNameGear Golem the Moving Fortress|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}}Gear Golem the Moving Fortress]]:''': If the you activate & resolve this card's effect of "[[:{{GetEngName|サイバー・ドラゴン・ツヴァイ}}]]" has resolved and its name is being treated as "[[Cyber Dragon]]", then if "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated, then the name of you can still attack directly because "[[:{{GetEngName|サイバー・ドラゴン・ツヴァイ}}Gear Golem the Moving Fortress]]" remains as 's effect is already applied and it's still applied even if "[[Cyber DragonSkill Drain]]"is activated.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=53025&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If 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 AsmodeusMagical Scientist|Darklord AsmodeusMagical Scientist]]:''': If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated after "a Fusion Monster is [[Darklord AsmodeusSpecial Summon]]" Special Summons the ed with "[[Asmo TokenMagical Scientist]]" and , the effect of "[[Deus TokenMagical Scientist]]", then (that makes the effects "''An "[[Asmo TokenFusion Monster]]" cannot be destroyed by card effects. A "unable to attack directly and have to go back to the [[Deus TokenExtra Deck]]" cannot be destroyed by battle.''" are still ) has been applied. This already, and is because not negated, so the [[Token MonstersSpecial Summon]] are always treated as ed [[Normal MonstersFusion Monster]] without effects. The effect which prevents the "[[Asmo Token]]" still cannot attack directly and must go back to the "[[Deus TokenExtra Deck]]" 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:{{GetEngName|魔轟神獣ガナシア}}|{{GetEngNameMosaic Manticore|魔轟神獣ガナシア}}Mosaic Manticore]]''': If "[[:{{GetEngName|魔轟神獣ガナシア}}Skill Drain]]" or "is activated after the monsters [[Plaguespreader ZombieTribute]]" was Special Summoned by its effect, then it is removed from play if it would be removed from the field even if the effect of "d to [[Skill DrainTribute Summon]]" is active.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=52029&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ[Mosaic Manticore]]: 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 are [[Special Summoned Summon]]ed by its effect?</ref>, the monsters still cannot attack and their effects are negated.
*'''[[Card Rulings:Level WarriorNeo-Spacian Dark Panther|Level WarriorNeo-Spacian Dark Panther]]:''': If "[[Level WarriorSkill Drain]]" Special Summons itself and its Level changes to 2 or 4, then when is activated after "[[Skill DrainNeo-Spacian Dark Panther]]'s" is activatedeffect has resolved, the Level of effects that the "[[Level WarriorNeo-Spacian Dark Panther|Dark Panther]]" copied will be negated, but it will not return to 3.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=48847&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Can "Skill Drain" negate still keep the copied card name until the effect end of "Level Warrior" which changes its Level?</ref>the turn.
*'''[[Card Rulings:Plaguespreader Zombie|Plaguespreader Zombie]]''': ''See above; listed under If "[[:{{GetEngName|魔轟神獣ガナシア}}Plaguespreader Zombie]]"is Special Summoned from the [[Graveyard]] by its effect and is later removed from the field while "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, it is removed from play.''
*'''[[Card Rulings:Recycle GenexQuillbolt Hedgehog|Recycle GenexQuillbolt Hedgehog]]''': After the effect of If "[[Recycle GenexQuillbolt Hedgehog]]" resolves, if is Special Summoned by its effect and is later removed from the field while "[[Skill Drain]]" etc is activatedactive, then the effect of "[[Recycle GenexQuillbolt Hedgehog]]" will not negate the effect.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konamiis still removed from play.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=47532&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Is the new card name of "Recycle Genex" negated by the effect of "Skill Drain"?</ref>
*'''[[:Card Rulings:{{GetEngNameRaviel, Lord of Phantasms|Ｔｈｅ ｔｙｒａｎｔ ＮＥＰＴＵＮＥ}}|{{GetEngName|Ｔｈｅ ｔｙｒａｎｔ ＮＥＰＴＵＮＥ}}Raviel, Lord of Phantasms]]:''': After "[[:{{GetEngName|Ｔｈｅ ｔｙｒａｎｔ ＮＥＰＴＵＮＥ}}]]" gains the name and effects of a monster, if If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated, then any "[[:{{GetEngName|Ｔｈｅ ｔｙｒａｎｔ ＮＥＰＴＵＮＥ}}Phantasm Token]]s" keeps its changed nameon the field still cannot attack. If "[[:{{GetEngName|Ｔｈｅ ｔｙｒａｎｔ ＮＥＰＴＵＮＥ}}]]" gained a [[Continuous Effect]](Also, then while "[[Skill Drain]]" negates that effect. If is active, "[[:{{GetEngName|Ｔｈｅ ｔｙｒａｎｔ ＮＥＰＴＵＮＥ}}Raviel, Lord of Phantasms]]" gained an [[Ignition]], [[Trigger]], or [[Quick Effect]], then the effect can be [[activate]]d, but will not generate any more "[[Skill DrainPhantasm Token]]s" will negate the effect 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 "{{GetEngName|Ｔｈｅ ｔｙｒａｎｔ ＮＥＰＴＵＮＥ}}"?</ref>)
*'''[[Card Rulings:Trident DragionSonic Jammer|Trident DragionSonic Jammer]]:''': After the effect of If "[[Trident DragionSkill Drain]]" resolves and it gains the ability to attack multiple times, if is activated after "[[Skill DrainSonic Jammer]]" is activated's effect has resolved, then the effect has already resolved so of "Sonic Jammer" is not negated because "[[Trident DragionSkill Drain]]" can still attack multiple times.<ref>was not active when "[[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=48689&event=FE0006 Konami FAQSonic Jammer]]: If the " was flipped, activated its effect of "Trident Dragion" which allows it to attack multiple times has already resolved, then can "Skill Drain" negate it?</ref>and applied its effect.
===Versus Costs/Conditions/Costs===*<!-- Backup Warrior -->'''While "[[:Card Rulings:{{GetEngName|バックアップ・ウォリアー}}|{{GetEngName|バックアップ・ウォリアー}}Skill Drain]]''': The text "''If this card is [[Special Summon]]edactive, you cannot "[[Synchro SummonMaintenance Cost|maintenance costs]] this turn.''" of "are not negated (see the [[http://replay.waybackmachine.org/20090226121409/http:{{GetEngName|バックアップ・ウォリアー}}]//entertainment.upperdeck.com/yugioh/en/gameplay/faqs/advancedgameplay/default.aspx Advanced Gameplay FAQ]) so you still have to pay for " is not treated as an effect of an [[Effect MonsterThe Unfriendly Amazon]]", so "[[Skill DrainArmor Exe]]" cannot negate it. Thus, you cannot [[Synchro SummonArchfiend]] during the turn in which s, etc. However, all other costs are negated, so you Special Summon do not have to pay to attack with "[[:{{GetEngName|バックアップ・ウォリアー}}Dark Elf]]" even if the effect of or "[[Skill DrainJirai Gumo]]" 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>
*'''You can [[Card Rulings:Debris Dragon|Debris DragonSpecial Summon]]''': The effect "''This card can only be used as a Synchro Material Monster...''[[Gilasaurus]]" of while "[[Debris DragonSkill Drain]]" is not treated as an active, but its effect. It cannot be is negated by "so your opponent does not get to [[Skill DrainSpecial Summon]]".<ref name="DD-SD">[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>
*'''Conditions for Summoning monsters is not negated by "[[Card Rulings:Fishborg Blaster|Fishborg BlasterSkill Drain]]''': The text "''if this card is used as a , so you still must remove 1 [[Synchro Material MonsterDARK]], the other and 1 [[Synchro Material MonstersLIGHT]] must all be monster to [[WATERSpecial Summon]] monsters''" of "[[Fishborg BlasterChaos Emperor Dragon - Envoy of the End]]" is not treated as an effect. It , and you cannot be negated by cards like Normal Summon or Flip {{sic|Summong}} "[[Skill DrainTerrorking Archfiend]]", so all the other [[Synchro Material Monsters]] must be [[WATER]] even if "there are no [[Skill DrainArchfiend]]" is active.<ref name="FBG-SD">[http://yugiohs on the field.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>
*'''[[Card Rulings:Koa'ki MeiruAnteatereatingant|Koa'ki MeiruAnteatereatingant]]''': The text If you activate the effect of "''During each of your {{sic|[[Standby PhaseAnteatereatingant]]s}}", then activate "[[destroy]Skill Drain] this card unless you [[send]] 1 "[[Iron Core of Koa'ki Meiru]], " from your [[hand]] to the [[GraveyardAnteatereatingant]].''" of "[[Koastill can'ki Meiru Valafar]]" is a [[Maintenance Cost]]t attack that turn. It cannot be negated by the effect of (Even if "[[Skill Drain]]", so you must still pay the was [[Maintenance Costchain]] during your {{sic|[[Standby Phase]]s}}.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=48814&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Can ed to the effect of "Skill Drain" negate the Maintenance Cost of "Koa'ki Meiru Valafar" etc?</ref>.)
*'''[[Card Rulings:Quickdraw SynchronBlack Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning|Quickdraw SynchronBlack Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning]]:''': The only effect of If you activate "[[Quickdraw SynchronBlack Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning]]" is its 's first effect which Special Summons it. If , and "[[Skill Drain]]" is active chained to it to negate the effect, or if "[[Forbidden ChaliceSkill Drain]]" affects was active before you activated the effect, you cannot attack with "[[Quickdraw SynchronBlack Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning]]", then that turn because the rest activation of the text of effect was not negated and the condition that is included will not be negated by "[[Quickdraw SynchronSkill Drain]]" is still applied and is not negated.<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:TorapartChiron the Mage|TorapartChiron the Mage]]:''': If "[[Torapart]]" The restriction that you can only activate this effect once per turn is used as a [[Synchro Material Monster]] while its condition, not an effect is negated by "[[Divine Fowl King Alector]]" or "[[Forbidden Chalice]]" or . So if "[[Skill Drain]]"is on the field, then you can pay the cost once per turn (for no effect of "[[Torapart]]" is still applied and Trap Cards cannot be activated until the end of ), but not pay the [[Damage Step]] when cost continuously in the Synchro Monster attacks.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konamisame turn.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 ElfTerrorking Archfiend|Dark ElfTerrorking Archfiend]]:''': The effects of "[[Dark Elf]]", "[[Panther Warrior]]", and "[[Falcon of Mist Valley]]" are Continuous Effects, so they will be negated by "[[Skill Drain]]". While "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, you do not still need to pay Life Points to attack with "have an [[Dark ElfArchfiend]]", you do not need to Tribute a monster to attack with "[[Panther WarriorMonster Card]]", and you do not need to return a card on your side of the field in order to the hand to attack with "[[Falcon of Mist ValleyNormal Summon]] or [[Flip Summon]]".<ref name="SkiDra-Attacking">[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=50490&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ[Terrorking Archfiend]]: While "Skill Drain" is active, can "Dark Elf" attack without paying Life Points, and so on?</ref>.
*'''[[Card Rulings:Earthbound ImmortalsThe Creator|Earthbound ImmortalsThe Creator]]:''': If you activate the effect of "[[Earthbound Immortal Chacu ChallhuaThe Creator]]" is negated by , and it does not resolve because the opponent chains "[[Skill Drain]]", then you still cannot Normal Summon a second "or removes the targeted monster from the [[Earthbound Immortal Chacu ChallhuaGraveyard]]". This is because the effect "''There can only be 1 face-up with "[[Earthbound ImmortalDisappear]]" monster on the field, you''" of the second "[[Earthbound Immortal Chacu Challhua]]" is ve still applied while used the second effect. So you cannot activate its effect again that turn (even if you destroy "[[Earthbound Immortal Chacu ChallhuaSkill Drain]]" is in the hand.<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 ValleyThe Six Samurai - Kamon|Falcon of Mist ValleyThe Six Samurai - Kamon]]/ [[Card Rulings:The Six Samurai - Yaichi|The Six Samurai - Yaichi]]:''': If "[[The Six Samurai - Kamon|Kamon''See above; listed under s]]" effect is used, then "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated later, "[[Dark ElfThe Six Samurai - Kamon|Kamon]]"still cannot declare an attack that turn.''
===Versus Effects which Activate Off the Field===*'''[[Card Rulings:Guardian of Order|Guardian of Order]]''': Even if "[[Skill Drain]]" is negating negates the effect "''There can only be 1 effects of this card [[face-up ]] [[Effect Monster]]s on the field.''" of a monster like ", but does not negate effects that activate in the [[Rai-JinGraveyard]]" or , such as "[[Guardian Witch of Orderthe Black Forest]]", the effect of copies of "[[Rai-JinSangan]]" or , "[[Guardian of OrderMystic Tomato]]" in your hand will still be active, so you still cannot Normal Summon a second copy of "[[Rai-JinGiant Rat]]" or , "[[Guardian of OrderSinister Serpent]]".<ref>, and "[[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=51816&event=FE0006 Konami FAQVampire Lord]]: If "Skill Drain" has been activated, then can you Normal Summon a second "Guardian of Order" or "Rai-Jin"?</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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