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===On Negating Activated Effects===* "'''[[Skill DrainCard Rulings:Mirror Ladybug|Mirror Ladybug]]" will negate Flip Effects, and you can chain the activation of "''': If cards like '''[[Skill Drain]]" to the activation of a Flip Effect, but you cannot activate "[[Skill Drain]]" in the [[Damage Step]] because it does not specifically modify ''' or '''[[ATKForbidden Chalice]] or ''' affect '''[[DEFMirror Ladybug]]''' after its effect has resolved, so you cannot chain "[[Skill Drain]]" its Level will return to a 1 and will not change back even when '''[[Flip EffectMirror Ladybug]] that '''{{'}}s effect is activated because a monster was attacked while [[face-down]]no longer negated.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
===On Negating Continuous/Non-Chainable Effects===* While '''[[Card Rulings:Light End Dragon|Light End Dragon]]''': If "[[Skill Drain]]" is active you cannot activated, the ATK and DEF of "[[Tribute]] a [[face-upLight End Dragon]] " and "[[Kaiser Sea HorseDark End Dragon]]" will be restored to [[Tribute Summon]] a [[Level]] 7 or higher [[Attribute#Light|LIGHT]] monstertheir original values. However, you can [[Tribute]] a [[face-down]] If "[[Kaiser Sea HorseSkill Drain]]"is destroyed, they will still remain at those original values until lowered again.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
===If the Monster is Not Face-Up===* "'''[[Skill DrainCard Rulings:Number 11: Big Eye|Number 11: Big Eye]]''': After you apply the effect of " will not negate an [[Ignition EffectNumber 11: Big Eye]] or ", you retain control of the monster even if "[[Trigger EffectNumber 11: Big Eye]] " is removed from the field or if the "[[Effect Monsters|Effect MonsterSkill Drain]] " is not activated.<ref>[[face-uphttp://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=64236&event=FE0006 Konami OCG FAQ]] on : If "Number 11: Big Eye" is removed from the field when after applying its effect, then what happens to the effect resolves.monster of which you gained control?</ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
===On Removing Lingering Effects which Modify ATK/DEF===* When a monster's ''[[ATKCard Rulings:Trident Dragion|Trident Dragion]] or [[DEF]] are changed by its own ''': After the effect, like of "[[Slate Warrior]]" or "[[Berserk DragonTrident Dragion]]"resolves and it gains the ability to attack multiple times, and if "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated, that monster's then the effect is negated and the has already resolved so "[[ATKTrident Dragion]]" can still attack multiple times.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/[[DEFEokpControl?&lang=en&tid=48689&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]] are returned to normal. Even if : If the effect of "[[Skill Drain]]Trident Dragion" is which allows it to attack multiple times has already resolved, then destroyed, the old adjustment to [[ATK]]/[[DEF]] does not come back. Any bonuses or penalties are lost when can "[[Skill Drain]]" effect is applied, and you have to start over from the beginning.negate it?</ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
====Judge List Rulings====* '''[[Card Rulings:Chimeratech OverdragonSupervise|Chimeratech OverdragonSupervise]]''': If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activatednegating the effect of a [[Gemini Monster]] which has not been [[Normal Summon]]ed a second time, then the [[Gemini Monster]] may be equipped with "[[Chimeratech OverdragonSupervise]]" . The [[Gemini Monster]] will have its ATK reduced to 0 and cannot attack multiple monstersbe treated as if it was [[Normal Summon]]ed a second time, but the effect will be negated by "[[Skill Drain]]". If "[[Skill Drain]]" is removed from the field, then you can apply the effect of the [[Gemini Monster]].<ref>[http://webyugioh.archivefaq.org/web/20071102225810/entertainmentkonami.upperdeck.comjp/community/forums/thread/844199.aspx UDE Judge ListEokpControl?&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's impact on monsters with variable ATK and/or DEF"?</ref>
===On Not Removing Previously-Resolved/Lingering Effects===* When '''[[Jowls of Dark DemiseCard Rulings:Trap Eater|Trap Eater]]''': If a card like "[[Vanity's effect is activated and resolves, and then Fiend]]" or "[[Skill DrainFossil Dyna Pachycephalo]]" is activated afterwards, it has no its effect on negated by "[[Jowls of Dark DemiseSkill Drain]]"'s effect, so then you still can send "[[controlSkill Drain]] of " to the monster does not change until it is returned Graveyard to the original Special Summon "[[controllerTrap Eater]] at the end of the turn".<ref name>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=46582&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Can "Indiv-SkillDrainTrap Eater"be Special Summoned by sending "Skill Drain" to the Graveyard while "Vanity's Fiend" is on the field?</ref>
* '''[[Card ==Previously Official Rulings=={{Previously Official Rulings:Blackwing - Sirocco the Dawn|Blackwing - Sirocco the Dawn]]:UDE''' If “s Rulings =* Paying 1000 [[Skill DrainLife Points]]” is activated after the effect of “a [[Blackwing - Sirocco the Dawncost]]” resolves, then the effect is not negated. The ATK boost remains, and the other monsters cannot attack this turn.
===Versus Costs/Conditions===* While "[[Jinzo]]" cannot negate Trap Cards while "[[Skill Drain]]" is already active, because "[[Maintenance Costs|maintenance costsSkill Drain]]" are not negated (see the [http://replay.waybackmachine.org/20090226121409/http://entertainment.upperdeck.com/yugioh/en/gameplay/faqs/advancedgameplay/default.aspx Advanced Gameplay FAQ]) so you still have to pay for is negating "[[The Unfriendly Amazon]]Jinzo", 's effect. But if "[[Armor ExeJinzo]]"is already on the field, [[Archfiend]]s, etc. However, all other costs are negated, so you do not have to pay to attack with cannot activate "[[Dark ElfSkill Drain]]" or because "[[Jirai GumoJinzo]]"'s effect prevents you from doing so.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
===Versus Effects which Activate Off the Field===* "'''[[Skill Drain]]" negates the effects Card Rulings:Gora Turtle of Illusion|Gora Turtle of [[face-up]] [[Effect Monsters]] on the field, but does not negate effects that activate in the [[GraveyardIllusion]], such as :''' If "[[Witch Gora Turtle of the Black ForestIllusion]]", is equipped with "[[SanganSnatch Steal]]", both effects of "[[Mystic TomatoSnatch Steal]]", are negated. But if "[[Giant Rat]]Skill Drain"is activated, then "[[Sinister SerpentGora Turtle of Illusion]]"'s effect is negated, and "[[Vampire LordSnatch Steal]]"'s effects will resolve properly.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
===In Other Rulings===* '''[[Card Rulings:AmplifierSpirit Reaper|AmplifierSpirit Reaper]]:''': You cannot activate a card that would cause an infinite loop because its effect cannot If "[[resolve]] completely. ... Example #2: you [[controlSkill Drain]] " is active, "[[JinzoSpirit Reaper]]" [[equipped]] can be equiped with Equip Cards, but if "[[AmplifierSkill Drain]]" and is later removed from the field "[[Skill DrainSpirit Reaper]]". Your opponent cannot activate "will be [[Royal Decreedestroy]]"ed.
==OCG Rulings==*If The effects of "[[Zombyra the Dark]]" are negated while "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, then you also negate the effects of so "[[Flip EffectZombyra the Dark]] Monsters which were flipped to being " can attack your opponent directly, and its [[face-upATK]] on the fieldis not decreased because of its effect. Also, if a If "[[face-downSkill Drain]] [[Flip Effect]] 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 negated by "[[Skill DrainZombyra the Dark]]".<ref>'s [[http://yugioh.faq.konamiATK]] is not changed.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=54703&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Can the effect of "Skill Drain" negate Flip Effects?</ref>
===On Activating Effects===*The effect '''[[Card Rulings:Behemoth the King of All Animals|Behemoth the King of "All Animals]]:''' If you [[Skill DrainTribute Summon]]" negates [[Behemoth the effects King of Effect Monsters; it does NOT prevent Effect Monsters from activating their effects. Thus, All Animals]]"with 1 [[Skill DrainTribute]]" will not prevent you from activating the effects of , and "[[Exiled ForceSkill Drain]]" or "is activated, its [[Rescue CatATK]]"becomes 2700 points.<ref name=Even if "SkiDra-XFor-ResCat">[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=50480&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: While "[Skill Drain]]" is activedestroyed, can an opponent's monster be destroyed by the effect of "[[Exiled ForceATK]]"?</ref>remains at 2700 points.
===On the Monster Leaving the Field===*The effect of '''[[Card Rulings:Darkblaze Dragon|Darkblaze Dragon]]''': If "[[Skill Drain]]" negates the effects of Effect Monsters that are is [[face-up ]] on the field. Thuswhen "[[Darkblaze Dragon]]" is [[Special Summon]]ed from the [[Graveyard]], it cannot negate the effect of a monster or if the monster "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated after "[[Darkblaze Dragon]]" is in [[Special Summon]]ed from the [[Graveyard when the monster]], "[[Skill Drain]]" will [[negate]] "[[Darkblaze Dragon]]'s activated " effect is resolving. "that doubles its original [[Exiled ForceATK]]" and "[[Rescue CatDEF]]" Tributes itself or sends itself to the Graveyard as activation costs for their effects, so the monsters are in the Graveyard when their effects resolvecreate a new current [[ATK]] and [[DEF]]. Thus, If "[[Skill Drain]]" cannot is later [[negate their effects]]d or removed from the field, so you will destroy the monster or Special Summon the original [[BeastATK]]-and [[TypeDEF]] monsters from your Deckare not doubled again.<ref name="SkiDra-XFor-ResCat"/>
===On Removing Lingering Effects which Modify ATK/DEF===*<!-- Ash Gash -->'''[[:Card Rulings:{{GetEngName|灰塵王 アッシュ・ガッシュ}}|{{GetEngNameExodia Necross|灰塵王 アッシュ・ガッシュ}}Exodia Necross]]:''': If "[[:{{GetEngName|灰塵王 アッシュ・ガッシュ}}]]" changes its own Level and is then affected by While "[[Skill Drain]]"is active, then "[[:{{GetEngName|灰塵王 アッシュ・ガッシュ}}Exodia Necross]]" returns its original Level of 4.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=55647&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If is not destroyed if Exodia pieces are removed from the Graveyard, but it will be destroyed if the effect of "[[Skill Drain]]" is applied while the Level of "{{GetEngName|灰塵王 アッシュ・ガッシュ}}" is altered, then what does its Level become?</ref>disappears.
===Versus Conditions/Costs===*'''[[:Card Rulings:Backup WarriorSonic Jammer|Backup WarriorSonic Jammer]]:''': The text If "''If this card is [[Special SummonSkill Drain]]ed, you cannot " is activated after "[[Synchro SummonSonic Jammer]] this turn."''" s effect has resolved, the effect of "[[Backup Warrior]]Sonic Jammer" is not treated as an effect of an [[Effect Monster]], so negated because "[[Skill Drain]]" cannot negate it. Thus, you cannot [[Synchro Summon]] during the turn in which you Special Summon was not active when "[[Backup WarriorSonic Jammer]]" even if the was flipped, activated its effect, and applied its effect of "[[Skill Drain]]" 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>
===Versus Continuous Effects/Non-Chainable Effects===*'''[[Card Rulings:Archlord KristyaTerrorking Archfiend|Archlord KristyaTerrorking Archfiend]]:''': If a face-up While "[[Archlord KristyaSkill Drain]]" is sent from the field active, you still need to the Graveyard while "have an [[Archfiend]] [[Skill DrainMonster Card]]" is active, then it is not returned to the top on your side of the Deck, and is sent field in order to the Graveyard instead.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=48075&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ[Normal Summon]] or [[Flip Summon]]: Is "Archlord Kristya[[Terrorking Archfiend]]" returned to the top of the Deck when sent to the Graveyard while the effect of "Skill Drain" is being applied?</ref>.
===Miscellaneous===*'''[[Card Rulings:Djinns of RitualsPower Capsule|Djinns of RitualsPower Capsule]]:''': The effect of "[[Djinn Releaser of Rituals]]" which prevents your opponent from Special Summoning You can activate and the effect of resolve "[[Djinn Presider of RitualsPower Capsule]]" 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, even if the effect of the [[Ritual Monster]] is negated by an effect like "[[Skill Drain]]" or "[[Forbidden Chalice]]", then is on the effect of "[[Djinn Releaser of Rituals]]" which prevents your opponent from Special Summoning is still applied.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konamifield.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=51166&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Will "Skill Drain" negate the effect of "[[Djinn Releaser of Rituals]]" which is applied to a Ritual Monster?</ref>
===In Other Rulings===*'''[[:Card Rulings:Inverse UniverseZoma the Spirit|Inverse UniverseZoma the Spirit]]:''': When "[[Inverse UniverseZoma the Spirit]]" 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 the ATK of "Breaker the Magical Warrior" replaced effect cannot be negated by "{{GetEngName|反転世界}}"?</ref>**Example: There is one Spell Counter on "[[Breaker the Magical Warrior]]" (1900 ATK / 1000 DEF). After "[[Inverse Universe]]" resolves, "[[Breaker the Magical Warrior]]" will have 1000 ATK / 1900 DEF. Afterwards, the ATK of "[[Breaker the Magical Warrior]]" will remain at 1000 ATK / 1900 DEF, even if Spell Counters are removed from or added to "[[Breaker the Magical Warrior]]". If "[[Skill Drain]]" is later activated, then "[[Breaker the Magical Warrior]]" will still remain at 1000 ATK / 1900 DEF.<ref name="InvUni-ChangingATKDEF"/>}}
→Previously Official Rulings: Verbatim
==TCG Rulings==
===On Negating Continuous/Non-Chainable Effects===* Paying 1000 '''[[Card Rulings:Archlord Kristya|Archlord Kristya]]''': If "[[Life PointsSkill Drain]] " is a active, the effect to return "[[Archlord Kristya]]" to the [[costDeck]]will not apply.<ref name= * '''[[Card Rulings:Blackwing - Vayu the Emblem of Honor|Blackwing - Vayu the Emblem of Honor]]''': If the effect of "Indiv[[Blackwing -SkillDrainVayu the Emblem of Honor|Blackwing – Vayu the Emblem of Honor]]">is being negated by "[[httpSkill Drain]]" you can use it for a [[Synchro Summon]] while it is on the field. * '''[[Card Rulings:Infernity Avenger|Infernity Avenger]]'''://wwwIf '''[[Skill Drain]]''' is activated after '''[[Infernity Avenger]]''' is [[Special Summon]]ed by its own effect, its [[Level]] will return to its original [[Level]].yu-judges.com/cat395_p5.htm#4 Yu-Judges * '''[[Card Rulings:Infernity Necromancer|Infernity Necromancer]]''': Individual 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 for :Kasha|Kasha]]''': If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated, the [[ATK]] of "[[Kasha]]" becomes 0 and stays at 0 even if "[[Skill Drain]]"</ref>is later removed from the field.
* If you Flip Summon "'''[[Spear CretinCard Rulings:Morphtronic Vacuumen|Morphtronic Vacuumen]]" while "''': If '''[[Skill Drain]]" is active, "[[Spear Cretin]]"'s effect '' is negated when it activated while a monster is sent equipped to the '''[[GraveyardMorphtronic Vacuumen]] because it ''', the equipped monster is a [[Flip Effect]] and "[[Skill Drain]]" negates [[Flip Effect]]sdestroyed.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Power Supplier|Power Supplier]]''': If "[[Skill Drain]]" negates is activated, monsters [[Quick Effectstarget]] such as ed by "[[Dark PaladinPower Supplier]]" and lose the +400 [[ATK]]. If "[[Ryu SenshiSkill Drain]]".<ref name=is removed from the field, the effect of "Indiv-SkillDrain[[Power Supplier]]"/>is reapplied and the [[target]]ed monsters will regain the +400 [[ATK]].
* '''[[Spirit MonstersCard Rulings:Road Synchron|Road Synchron]] are not returned to the owner's hand while '': If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activenegating the effect of "[[Road Synchron]]," it is treated as a Level 4 Tuner even if you Synchro Summon a monster other than "[[Road Warrior]].<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
* If a face-down "'''[[KiseitaiCard Rulings:Road Synchron|Road Synchron]]" is attacked while ''': If "[[Skill DrainRoad Synchron]]'s" Level is active, the increased by its own effect of "[[Kiseitai]]" is negated, damage calculation is performed, and "Kiseitai" will not equip itself to the attacking monster. But if "[[Kiseitai]]" is already an [[Equip Spell Cards|Equip Spell Card]], and "[[Skill Drain]]" is activatedlater in the same turn, "[[KiseitaiRoad Synchron]]'s" is unaffected because it is no longer an [[Effect Monsters|Effect Monster]]Level will return to 4.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
* A '''[[Union MonsterCard Rulings:Worm Dimikles|Worm Dimikles]] that attached itself to another monster before ''': If "[[Skill Drain]]" became active is unaffected by activated after "[[Skill DrainWorm Dimikles]]". If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activegains 300 ATK and DEF, you can activate a Union Monster's the effect to attach it to another monster, but nothing happens gain ATK and it remains a monsterDEF is then negated.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
===On Removing Lingering Effects which Modify ATK/DEF===* '''[[Card Rulings:ArchfiendBlack-Winged Dragon|ArchfiendsBlack-Winged Dragon]]''': The effect of rolling a die for an Archfiend will be negated by "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:Balloon LizardCrusader of Endymion|Balloon LizardCrusader 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]]''' While : If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activeactivated, you canthis card loses any [[ATK]] gained from its effect and will not regain it even if "[[Skill Drain]]" later leaves the field. * '''[[Card Rulings:Egotistical Ape|Egotistical Ape]]'t put new counters '': If '''[[Skill Drain]]''' is activated while '''[[Egotistical Ape]]''' is on "the field, it will become [[Level]] 5 again and remain [[Level]] 5 even if '''[[Balloon LizardSkill Drain]]"''' is later removed from the field.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Destiny Hero - Captain TenaciousFabled Raven|Destiny Hero - Captain TenaciousFabled Raven]]''':If ''' If "[[Skill Drain]]" ''' is active during the activated after '''[[Phase#Standby Phase|Standby PhaseFabled Raven]] when this '''{{'}}s effect resolves, this effect the effects of '''[[Fabled Raven]]''' will be negated, and its Level and ATK will return to the original and will not go back to their increased values even if "'''[[Skill Drain]]" was activated after your "''' is [[Destiny Heroes|Destiny Herodestroy]]" monster was destroyeded later that turn.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Light and Darkness DragonGarlandolf, King of Destruction|Light and Darkness DragonGarlandolf, King of Destruction]]''': If "[[Light and Darkness Dragon]]" is Summoned or flipped [[face-up]] while "[[Skill Drain]]" is activelater activated, "[[Light and Darkness Dragon|Light and Darkness Dragon's]]" 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 activatedGarlandolf, but the effect King 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 DragonDestruction]]" will not lose any [[ATK]] or [[DEF]]. Its third gained from its own 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 regain it if "[[Light and Darkness DragonSkill Drain]]" is not on the fielddestroyed.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Majestic Mech - GoryuGreed Quasar|Majestic Mech - GoryuGreed Quasar]] / [[Card Rulings:Majestic Mech - Ohka|Majestic Mech - Ohka]] / [[Card Rulings:Majestic Mech - Senku|Majestic Mech - Senku]]:''' : If "[[Skill Drain]]" is active during the activated, "[[Phase#End Phase|End PhaseGreed Quasar]], " loses any extra Levels it will negate the effects of a "Majestic Mech" so the "Majestic Mechhas. Even if " will not send itself to the [[GraveyardSkill Drain]]" is destroyed, the extra Levels remain lost.
* Restrictions are also lifted'''[[Card Rulings:Machine King - 3000 B.C.|Machine King - 3000 B.C.]]''': If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated, so you can attack with "[[Ultimate Obedient FiendMachine King - 3000 B.C.]]" loses its [[ATK]] increase and will not regain it even if you have other cards on your side "[[Skill Drain]]" is destroyed.* '''[[Card Rulings:Ogre of the Scarlet Sorrow|Ogre of the field.<ref name=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.
* '''[[Toon MonstersCard Rulings:Sea Dragon Lord Gishilnodon|Sea Dragon Lord Gishilnodon]]' effects are negated while '': If "[[Skill DrainSea Dragon Lord Gishilnodon]]'s" is active effect activates, and the later "[[Toon Monsters|Toon MonsterSkill Drain]] " is on the fieldactivated, so they can attack the same turn they are Summoned, you do not have to pay 500 "[[Life PointsSea Dragon Lord Gishilnodon]] " drops to attack with them, and they are not destroyed 2300 ATK again. Even if "[[Toon WorldSkill Drain]]" is destroyed after that, "[[destroyedSea Dragon Lord Gishilnodon]], but they cannot attack your opponent directly" remains at 2300 ATK until its effect is triggered again.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
* "'''[[JinzoCard Rulings:Trident Dragion|Trident Dragion]]" cannot negate Trap Cards while ''': If "[[Skill DrainTrident Dragion]]" is already activegains additional attacks, because and then "[[Skill Drain]]" is negating "Jinzo"'s effect. But if "[[Jinzo]]" is already on activated later, it does not remove the field, you cannot activate "[[Skill Drain]]" because additional attacks from "[[JinzoTrident Dragion]]"'s effect prevents you from doing so.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
===On Not Removing Previously-Resolved/Lingering Effects===* "'''[[Goblin Attack ForceCard Rulings:Blackwing - Sirocco the Dawn|Blackwing - Sirocco the Dawn]]" and "[[Spear Dragon]]" do not change their battle position after attacking while ''': If "[[Skill Drain]]" is active. If activated after the effect of "[[Goblin Attack ForceBlackwing - Sirocco the Dawn|Blackwing – Sirocco the Dawn]]" attacks and changes battle positionresolves, then on your next turn you activate "[[Skill Drain]]", you can change "[[Goblin Attack Force]]" back to [[Battle Position#Attack Position|Attack Position]] because its the effect that prevents this is not negated.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>The ATK boost remains, and the other monsters cannot attack this turn.
* Monsters equipped to "'''[[RelinquishedCard Rulings:Cyber Dragon Zwei|Cyber Dragon Zwei]]" while ''': If "[[Skill DrainCyber Dragon Zwei]]" is active are negated and destroyed because being treated as "[[RelinquishedCyber Dragon]]" no longer has an by its own effect that allows it to be equipped with a monster, and "[[RelinquishedSkill Drain]]"'s [[ATK]] and is activated, the name is still treated as "[[DEFCyber Dragon]] are returned to normal.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
* Monsters that can hold '''[[Spell CountersCard Rulings:Level Warrior|Level Warrior]], like ''': "[[Skilled Dark MagicianSkill Drain]]", has no longer have that effect while on "[[Skill DrainLevel Warrior]]'s" is activeLevel, so they cannot gain more because "[[Counter#Spell Counter|Spell CountersLevel Warrior]] and all " is considered to already be on the field with the appropriate level. So "[[Spell CountersSkill Drain]] already placed on them are removed.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrainwill not cause "[[Level Warrior]]'s"/>Level to become 3.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Oracle of the Sun|Oracle of the Sun]]''': If the [[ATK]] of "[[Skill DrainOracle of the Sun]]" is activated after being doubled by "[[Hayabusa KnightSupay]]"'s first attack, and "[[Hayabusa KnightSkill Drain]]" does not get its second attackis activated, the [[ATK]] remains doubled.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
* Do not roll dice for '''[[ArchfiendCard Rulings:Scanner|Scanner]]s while ''': If "[[Skill Drain]]" is active.<ref name=activated after the effect of "[[Scanner]]" resolves, the effect of "[[Scanner]]"Indiv-SkillDrainis still applied, and "/>[[Scanner]]" will still be removed from play if it leaves the field.
* You can have 2 "'''[[Gravekeeper's ChiefCard Rulings:Splendid Rose|Splendid Rose]]s" on ''': If the field while "effect of '''[[Skill DrainSplendid Rose]]" is active''' activates and resolves, but if "then '''[[Skill Drain]]" ''' or '''[[Forbidden Chalice]]''' is destroyedactivated, select 1 the effect of the "'''[[Gravekeeper's ChiefSplendid Rose]]s" and destroy it''' is not negated. It will be able to attack again.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
===Versus Costs/Conditions===* '''[[Card Rulings:Alien HypnoBlackwing - Silverwind the Ascendant|Alien HypnoBlackwing - Silverwind the Ascendant]]''': If you take control of your opponent’s monster with “You can activate the effect to destroy monsters when this card is [[Alien HypnoSynchro Summon]]” and “ed even if "[[Skill Drain]]” " is activatedactive. If you do, control of the selected monster is returned you will not be able to the opponent. If “[[Skill Drain]]” is later conduct your [[negateBattle Phase]]d or removed from the field, even though the selected monster effect is returned to your controlnegated.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Arcana Force Ex - the Light RulerDebris Dragon|Arcana Force Ex - The Light RulerDebris Dragon]]:''' If : All restrictions on "[[Skill DrainDebris Dragon]]" is activated after "and Synchro Summons are [[Arcana Force EX - The Light Rulercondition]]" is Special Summoneds, not effects, the effect of "[[Arcana Force EX - The Light Ruler]]" is {{sic|so will}} not be negated. If by "[[Skill Drain]]" is later negated or removed from the field, the effect of "[[Arcana Force EX - The Light Ruler]]" is not reapplied.
*'''[[Card Rulings:Archlord KristyaDjinn Presider of Rituals|Archlord KristyaDjinn Presider of Rituals]]''': If "The effect to draw when the [[Skill DrainRitual Monster]]" destroys a monster by battle is active, the effect to return applied even if "[[Archlord KristyaSkill Drain]]" to the [[Deck]] will not applyis active.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Armor ExeDjinn Releaser of Rituals|Armor ExeDjinn Releaser of Rituals]]:''' If : Even if "[[Skill Drain]]" is active and "[[Armor Exe]]" is Summoned, or if "the opponent of the controller of the [[Skill DrainRitual Monster]]" is activated after "this card was [[Armor ExeTribute]]" is Summoned, in both cases "d for that cannot [[Armor ExeSpecial Summon]]" CAN attack the same turn it was Summoned.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Blackwing - Vayu the Emblem of HonorFishborg Blaster|Blackwing - Vayu the Emblem of HonorFishborg Blaster]]''': If the effect of “The requirement that you use [[Blackwing WATER]]- Vayu the Emblem of Honor[[Attribute]]” is being negated by “[[Skill DrainSynchro Material Monster]]” you can use it s when using this monster for a [[Synchro Summon]] while it is on the fielda [[condition]], not an effect. It cannot be negated by "[[Skill Drain]]."
* '''[[Card Rulings:Crystal BeastMajestic Dragon|Crystal BeastsMajestic Dragon]]''': While The text of this card is not an effect. It cannot be negated by "[[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:Dark CatapulterMist Valley Thunderbird|Dark CatapulterMist Valley Thunderbird]]:''' If : The effect that prevents you from attacking with "[[Skill DrainMist Valley Thunderbird]]" is activated, all [[counter]]s on part of the effect that Special Summons it. It is not negated by "[[Dark CatapulterSkill Drain]]." are removed for no effect.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Dark HunterQuickdraw Synchron|Dark HunterQuickdraw Synchron]]''': While "You can substitute this card for any 1 "[[Skill DrainSynchron]]" is active, all of "[[Dark HunterTuner]] for a [[Synchro Summon]]'s" effects are is not an effect. It will not be negated because the primary effect, by "This card's effect changes depending on the number of DARK monsters in your Graveyard[[Skill Drain]]", is negated.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Dark Magician of ChaosQuickdraw Synchron|Dark Magician of ChaosQuickdraw Synchron]]:''' While : "This card cannot be used as a [[Skill DrainSynchro Material Monster]]" is active, except for the first and second effects [[Synchro Summon]] of "a monster that lists a [[Synchron]] monster as a [[Dark Magician of ChaosTuner]]" are negated, but the 3rd is not an effect is . It will not be negatedby "[[Skill Drain]]".
* '''[[Card Rulings:Dark PaladinScrap Chimera|Dark PaladinScrap Chimera]]:''' : "This card cannot be used as a [[Dark PaladinSynchro Material Monster]], except for the [[Synchro Summon]] of a "'s +500 [[ATKScrap]] effect is a " monster, and all other [[Continuous EffectSynchro Material Monster]]. While s must also be "[[Skill DrainScrap]]" monsters" is active, the effects of "not treated as an effect. It won't be [[negate]]d by '''[[Dark PaladinSkill Drain]]" are negated'''.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Doom ShamanTorapart|Doom ShamanTorapart]]''': If "[[Doom ShamanSkill Drain]]" is active while you use "[[Torapart]]" to Synchro Summon a monster, "[[Torapart]]" leaves is now no longer on the field while its , so the effect is negated by of "[[Skill DrainTorapart]]", etcwill 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]], monsters Special Summoned by its " not an effect will not be destroyedof the Synchro Monster. ...
===In Other Rulings===* '''[[Card Rulings:Elemental Hero Neo BubblemanSupervise|Elemental Hero Neo BubblemanSupervise]]:''' If : You can equip "[[Skill DrainSupervise]]" is active, this card is no longer treated as to a Gemini monster while "[[Elemental Hero BubblemanSkill Drain]]"is face-up on the field.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Elemental Hero WildheartTrap Eater|Elemental Hero WildheartTrap Eater]]:''' For : If "[[Elemental Hero WildheartVanity's Fiend]]" vs. or "[[Skill DrainFossil Dyna Pachycephalo]]", whichever effect was active are on the field first takes precedence. So if "[[Elemental Hero Wildheart]]" is on the field and , but "[[Skill Drain]]" is activatedpreventing their effects from blocking Special Summons, his effect is not negated. But if you can Summon "[[Skill DrainTrap Eater]]" is on the field and "[[Elemental Hero Wildheart]]" is Summoned, his effect is negated even by sending "[[Skill Drain]]" as long as "[[Skill Drain]]" remains on to the fieldGraveyard.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Fox FireWhite Night Dragon|Fox FireWhite Night Dragon]]:''' While : If you control your opponent's monster with "[[Snatch Steal]]" while you have "[[Skill DrainWhite Night Dragon]]" is activein play and your opponent attacks the equipped monster, if you can send "[[TributeSnatch Steal]] "to the [[Fox FireGraveyard]]to change the attack target no replay occurs. If the effect of "[[White Night Dragon]]" is negated by " for a [[Tribute SummonSkill Drain]]" a replay does occur.
==OCG Rulings==* '''If "[[Card Rulings:Gladiator Beast Darius|Gladiator Beast DariusSkill Drain]]''': While "Skill Drain" is active, if "Gladiator Beast Darius" is removed from then you also negate the field, the Special Summoned "Gladiator Beast" monster will remain effects of [[Flip Effect]] Monsters which were flipped to being [[face-up]] on the field. If the Special Summoned "Gladiator Beast" monster attacks or Also, if a [[face-down]] [[Flip Effect]] Monster is attackedand flipped by battle, then even if it is destroyed by battle, and then it is returned to still face-up on the Deck to activate field when its effectFlip Effect activates after Damage Calculation, so the effect will not be negated because by "Gladiator Beast Darius'[[Skill Drain]]" effects are being negated by .<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=54703&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Can the effect of "Skill Drain".negate Flip Effects?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Gladiator Beast Dimacari|Gladiator Beast Dimacari]]''': If The effect of "[[Gladiator Beast DimacariSkill Drain]]" is [[Special Summon]]ed by only negates the effects of face-up monsters. Thus, effects that activate in the Graveyard - like the effect effects of a "[[Gladiator Beasts|Gladiator BeastSangan]]" monster, it can attack twice during the or "[[Battle PhasePyramid Turtle]]. If " - are not negated by "[[Skill Drain]]" is later activated, this effect is .<ref>[[negate]]d and "[[Gladiator Beast Dimacari]http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=54690&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: While " will no longer be able to attack twice with its effect. Even if "[[Skill Drain]]" is later [[active, can you negate]]d or removed from the field, effects of monsters like "[[Gladiator Beast Dimacari|Gladiator Beast Dimacari's]]Sangan" effect to attack twice during which activate in the Battle Phase will not be reapplied.Graveyard?</ref>
===On Activating Effects===* '''The effect of "[[Card Rulings:Gora Turtle of Illusion|Gora Turtle of IllusionSkill Drain]]:''' If " negates the effects of Effect Monsters; it does NOT prevent Effect Monsters from activating their effects. Thus, "[[Gora Turtle of IllusionSkill Drain]]" is equipped with will not prevent you from activating the effects of "[[Snatch StealExiled Force]]", both effects of or "[[Snatch StealRescue Cat]]" are negated. But if <ref name="SkiDra-XFor-ResCat">[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=50480&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: While "Skill Drain" is activatedactive, then "[[Gora Turtle of Illusion]]"can an opponent's monster be destroyed by the effect is negated, and of "[[Snatch StealExiled Force]]"'s effects will resolve properly.?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Harpie QueenBattle Fader|Harpie QueenBattle Fader]]:''' If : The effect of "[[Battle Fader]]" which 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 effects of "[[Skill Drain]]" is active on and "[[Shadow-Imprisoning Mirror]]" will not negate the field, while effect even though "[[Harpie QueenBattle Fader]]" is on Special Summoned, so the field its name effect which ends the [[Battle Phase]] will not still be treated as applied.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=52913&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Will the effect of "Battle Fader" end the Battle Phase if "Harpie LadySkill Drain".is active?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Infernity AvengerWhite Night Dragon|Infernity AvengerWhite Night Dragon]]''': If '''While "[[Skill Drain]]''' " is activated after ''active and you control your opponent's "[[Infernity AvengerWhite Night Dragon]]''' is " because of "[[Special SummonSnatch Steal]]ed by its own ", if your opponent attacks, then you can activate the effectof "[[White Night Dragon]]" and send "[[Snatch Steal]]" to the Graveyard. However, its "[[LevelWhite Night Dragon]] " will return not change the attack target to its original itself because it changed sides. After this, a [[LevelReplay]]occurs because the number of monster you control changed.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=40939&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: When "White Night Dragon" sends an equipped "Snatch Steal" to the Graveyard to activate its effect which changes the attack target, is the effect applied?</ref>
===On the Monster Leaving the Field===* '''The effect of "[[Card Rulings:Infernity Necromancer|Infernity NecromancerSkill 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''': If s activated effect is resolving. "[[Skill DrainExiled Force]]" is active, the effect that lets and "[[Infernity NecromancerRescue Cat]]" Tributes itself or sends itself to gain the effect to Graveyard as activation costs for their effects, so the monsters are in the Graveyard when their effects resolve. Thus, "[[Special SummonSkill Drain]] monsters is negated" cannot negate their effects, so you cannot activate will destroy the monster or Special Summon the effect to [[Special SummonBeast]] 1 "-[[InfernityType]]monsters from your Deck.<ref name="SkiDra-XFor-ResCat" monster./>
* '''[[Card Rulings:KashaNumber 30: Acid Golem of Destruction|KashaNumber 30: Acid Golem of Destruction]]''': If The effect "''During each of your Standby Phases: Detach 1 Xyz Material from this card, OR take 2000 damage.''" can be negated by "[[Skill Drain]]". However, if "[[Skill Drain]]" is active and "[[Compulsory Evacuation Device]]" is activated, Chained to the effect of "[[ATKNumber 30: Acid Golem of Destruction]] of " during the Standby Phase, then "[[KashaNumber 30: Acid Golem of Destruction]]" becomes 0 and stays at 0 even if is no longer on the field, so "[[Skill Drain]]" cannot negate its effect. "[[Number 30: Acid Golem of Destruction]]" is later removed from 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:Mataza the ZapperStardust Dragon|Mataza the ZapperStardust Dragon]]:''' While : "[[Skill Drain]]" has no effect on "[[Stardust Dragon]]". For the first effect, Tributing "[[Stardust Dragon]]" is activea cost, you can take control of so "[[Stardust Dragon]]" is not on the field and is unaffected by "[[Mataza Skill Drain]]". The second effect activates in the ZapperGraveyard, so "[[Skill Drain]]" from your opponentcannot negate it.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=43913&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Is the effect of "Stardust Dragon" negated by "Skill Drain"?</ref>
===On Removing Lingering Effects which Modify ATK/DEF===* '''[[:Card Rulings:Mirror LadybugGash the Dust Lord|Mirror LadybugGash the Dust Lord]]''': If cards like '''"[[Skill DrainGash the Dust Lord]]''' or '''" changes its own Level and is then affected by "[[Forbidden ChaliceSkill Drain]]''' affect '''", then "[[Mirror LadybugGash the Dust Lord]]''' after its effect has resolved, " returns its original Level will return to 1 and will not change back even when '''of 4.<ref>[[Mirror Ladybughttp://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=55647&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]]'''’s : If the effect of "Skill Drain" is no longer negated.applied while the Level of "Gash the Dust Lord" is altered, then what does its Level become?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Morphtronic BoomboxenBeast King Barbaros|Morphtronic BoomboxenBeast King Barbaros]]''': While If "[[Skill DrainBeast King Barbaros]]" Normal Summoned without Tributes and is then is active[[target]]ed by the effect of "[[Blackwing - Gale the Whirlwind]]", then the ATK of "[[Beast King Barbaros]]" will become 950. If "[[Attack PositionSkill Drain]] and " is activated later, then the ATK of "[[Defense PositionBeast King Barbaros]] effects " will remain at 950, the halved value set by the effect of "[[Morphtronic BoomboxenBlackwing - Gale the Whirlwind]]" cannot be .<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=50504&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If "Skill Drain" is activated, because after the ATK of "While in Attack PositionBeast King Barbaros" and is halved by the effect of "While in Defense PositionBlackwing - Gale the Whirlwind" effects are negated., then what does its ATK become?</ref>
* '''[[:Card Rulings:Morphtronic CameranCyber Eltanin|Morphtronic CameranCyber Eltanin]]''': While If "[[Cyber Eltanin]]" is affected by "[[Skill Drain]]" , then its effect of increasing its ATK is activeno longer applied, so it will have 0 ATK. If the [[Attack Position]] and [[Defense Position]] effects effect of "[[Morphtronic CameranSkill Drain]]" cannot be activateddisappears, because then the "While in Attack Position" and "While in Defense Position" effects are negated. If ATK of "[[Morphtronic CameranCyber Eltanin]]" is destroyed by battle while in will remain at 0.<ref name="Eltanin-ATK">[[Attack Positionhttp://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=51406&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]], its effect will not activate because : What happens to the ATK of "Cyber Eltanin" when it was destroyed by battle while is flipped face-down or when its "While in Attack Position" effect was being is negated.?</ref>
* '''If "[[Card Rulings:Morphtronic Celfon|Morphtronic CelfonSkill Drain]]" affects "[[Elemental HERO Neos Knight]]''': While " after "[[Skill DrainElemental HERO Neos Knight]]" is activeincreases its ATK by its own effect, then the ATK of "[[Attack PositionElemental HERO Neos Knight]] and " becomes the printed ATK of 2500. Afterwards, the ATK of "[[Defense PositionElemental HERO Neos Knight]] effects of " will remain at 2500 even if "[[Morphtronic CelfonSkill Drain]]" cannot be activated, because is 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 "While in Attack PositionElemental HERO Neos Knight" and while "While in Defense PositionSkill Drain" effects are negated.is active?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Morphtronic ClockenEmissary from Pandemonium|Morphtronic ClockenEmissary from Pandemonium]]''': While If "[[Skill DrainEmissary from Pandemonium]]" is activeSummoned with one Tribute, the "[[Attack PositionSkill Drain]] " will negate its effect and return its Level to 7 and its ATK and DEF to 2600 and 1800. If "[[Defense PositionSkill Drain]] effects " is later removed from the field, then the Level of "[[Morphtronic RadionEmissary from Pandemonium]]" cannot will not return to 5 and its ATK and DEF will not be activated, because halved.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=48857&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: When the effect of "While in Attack PositionEmissary from Pandemonium" and is negated by the effect of "While in Defense PositionSkill Drain" effects are negated., what do its Level, ATK, and DEF become?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Morphtronic DatatronEmissary from Pandemonium|Morphtronic DatatronEmissary from Pandemonium]]''': While If "[[Skill DrainEmissary from Pandemonium]]" has its ATK/DEF halved by its effect and then it is activeaffected by "[[Shrink]]" or "[[Megamorph]]", the then "[[Attack PositionShrink]] " and "[[Defense PositionMegamorph]] effects of " use 1300 to determine the new ATK. "[[Shrink]]" will make its ATK 650, etc. If "[[Morphtronic DatatronSkill Drain]]" cannot be is later activated, because then the effect of "While in Attack Position[[Emissary from Pandemonium]]" and will be negated, but it will still have 650 ATK.<ref name="While in Defense PositionMftU-ATK" effects are negated>[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:Morphtronic MagnenFortune Lady|Morphtronic MagnenFortune Lady]]''': While After a monster like "[[Skill DrainFortune Lady Earth]]" increases its own Level by its effect, if its Level is active, the negated by an effect like "[[Attack PositionSkill Drain]] and " or "[[Defense PositionForbidden Chalice]] effects ", then the Level of "[[Morphtronic MagnenFortune Lady Earth]]" cannot be activated, because returns to the original Level that is printed on the card.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=51058&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: When the effect of a monster like "While in Attack PositionFortune Lady Earth" and is negated by an effect like "While in Defense PositionSkill Drain" effects are negated., does its altered Level return to the original value?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Morphtronic RadionMajestic Star Dragon|Morphtronic RadionMajestic Star Dragon]]''': While If the ATK of "[[Skill DrainMajestic Star Dragon]]" is active, increased because it negated and then activated the effect of "[[Attack PositionCard Trooper]] and ", then when it is affected by "[[Defense PositionSkill Drain]] effects ", the ATK of "[[Morphtronic RadionMajestic Star Dragon]]" cannot be activated, because the will return to its original value.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=51238&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: After "While in Attack PositionMajestic Star Dragon" and increases its ATK by an effect which is treated as its own, if "While in Defense PositionSkill Drain" effects are negated.is activated, then does it return to the original amount?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Morphtronic VacuumenMontage Dragon|Morphtronic VacuumenMontage Dragon]]''': If '''"[[Montage Dragon]]" is affected by "[[Skill Drain]]''' is activated while a monster is equipped to '''", its ATK becomes 0. If "[[Morphtronic VacuumenSkill Drain]]'''" is later removed, the equipped monster it does not regain its ATK.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=43969&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: When "Montage Dragon" is destroyed.flipped face down or has its effect negated, what does his ATK become?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Neo-Spacian Glow MossVice Dragon|Neo-Spacian Glow MossVice Dragon]]:''' If : "[[Neo-Spacian Glow MossSkill Drain]]" attacks directly with its will negate the effect of "[[Vice Dragon]]", and return its ATK/DEF to the printed values. If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated in responselater removed from the field or negated, then the ATK/DEF of "[[Neo-Spacian Glow MossVice Dragon]]" can no longer attack directly and (another) replay will occurnot be halved again.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=45855&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: When the effect of "[[Vice Dragon]]" is negated with "[[Skill Drain]]", what does its ATK/DEF become?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Phantom DragonThe Tyrant Neptune|Phantom DragonThe Tyrant Neptune]]''': If you have 1 face-up "[[Phantom Dragon]]" while "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, when your opponent then the ATK of "[[Special SummonThe Tyrant Neptune]]s a monster you can Special Summon another " becomes 0, and will remain at 0 even if "[[Phantom DragonSkill Drain]]" into one of is removed from the Monster Card Zones that was made unusable by field.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=54048&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Does the ATK and DEF of "The Tyrant Neptune" become 0 if it is negated by "Skill Drain"[[Phantom Dragon]]?</ref><ref name="TyraNept-SkillDrain-GainedEffects"./>
*'''[[Card Rulings:Power SupplierWorm Zero|Power SupplierWorm Zero]]''': If When the effect of "[[Skill Drain]]" is activatedbecomes active, monsters [[target]]ed by the ATK of "[[Power SupplierWorm Zero]]" lose becomes 0, and will remain 0 even if the +400 effect of "[[ATKSkill Drain]]" disappears. If Also, while "[[Skill Drain]]" is removed from active, the field"''2 or more:''", etc, effects are negated. Once the effect of "[[Power SupplierSkill Drain]]" is reapplied and no longer applied, the "''2 or more:''", etc, effects are re-applied.<ref>[[targethttp://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=50810&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]]ed monsters will regain : When the +400 [[effects of "Worm Zero" are negated by "Skill Drain", are its ATK]].and its obtained effects no longer applied?</ref>
===On Not Removing Lingering Effects===* '''[[:Card Rulings:Proto-Cyber DragonArmored Bee|Proto-Cyber DragonArmored Bee]]:''' : Suppose "[[Beast King Barbaros]]" is Summoned without [[Tribute]] (1900 ATK), and then has its ATK halved by the effect of "[[Armored Bee]]" (to 950 ATK). If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activeactivated during the same turn, this card is no longer treated as then the ATK of "[[Cyber DragonBeast King Barbaros]]". You could not use will remain at 950, the halved value it for became by the effect of "[[Attack Reflector UnitArmored Bee]]".<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=53876&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If "Skill Drain" is activated after an ATK is halved by the effect of "Armored Bee", etc.then what does the value become?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Road SynchronBlackwing Armor Master|Road SynchronBlackwing Armor Master]]:''' : If “"[[Skill Drain]]” " is negating the effect of “activated, do not remove any [[Road SynchronWedge Counter]],” it is treated as a Level 4 Tuner even if you Synchro Summon a monster other than “s generated by "[[Road WarriorBlackwing Armor Master]]"<ref>[http://yugioh.”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:Road SynchronCrimson Blader|Road SynchronCrimson Blader]]:''' : If “"[[Road SynchronSkill Drain]]’s” Level " is increased by its own activated after the effect and “of your "[[Skill DrainCrimson Blader]]” is activated later in " resolves, then the same turn, “effect of "[[Road SynchronCrimson Blader]]’s” Level will return to 4" is not negated and your opponent still cannot Normal/Special Summon monsters.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=64822&event=FE0006 Konami OCG FAQ]: If "Skill Drain" is activated after "Crimson Blader" activates, then do you stop applying the effect?</ref>
* '''[[:Card Rulings:Silent InsectCyber Dragon Zwei|Silent InsectCyber Dragon Zwei]]:''' : If the effect of "[[Silent InsectCyber Dragon Zwei]]" has resolved and its name is being treated as "[[face-upCyber Dragon]] on the field, you can activate "Skill Drain" by paying 1000 Life Points, but its effect will be negated. If then if "[[Skill Drain]]" is active on activated, then the field when you Normal or Flip Summon name of "[[Silent InsectCyber Dragon Zwei]]", its effects are negated and it will remain in remains as "[[Battle Position#Attack Position|Attack PositionCyber Dragon]]".<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=53025&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If the effect of "Cyber Dragon Zwei" is negated by "Skill Drain", then what does its name become?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Spirit ReaperDarklord Asmodeus|Spirit ReaperDarklord Asmodeus]]:''' : If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activeactivated after "[[Darklord Asmodeus]]" Special Summons the "[[Asmo Token]]" and the "[[Deus Token]]", then the effects "''An "[[Spirit ReaperAsmo Token]]" can cannot be equiped with Equip Cards, but if destroyed by card effects. A "[[Skill DrainDeus Token]]" cannot be destroyed by battle.''" are still applied. This is later removed from because [[Token Monster]]s are always treated as [[Normal Monster]]s without effects. The effect which prevents the field "[[Spirit ReaperAsmo Token]]" will be and the "[[Deus Token]]" from being destroyedare effects of "[[Darklord Asmodeus]]".<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=50284&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If "Skill Drain" is active, can a Token Special Summoned by "Darklord Asmodeus" be destroyed by battle or by card effects?</ref>
* '''[[:Card Rulings:Spirit ReaperDragunity Primus Pilus|Spirit ReaperDragunity Primus Pilus]]:''' : Suppose that the effect of "[[Dragunity Primus Pilus]]"resolves properly and equips a [[Spirit ReaperWinged Beast-Type]]" can be [[destroyedDragunity]] as " monster with a result [[Dragon-Type]] "[[Dragunity]]" monster. If the effect of battle while "[[Skill Drain]]" is activeapplied, then the [[Dragon-Type]] monster remains equipped to the [[Winged Beast-Type]] monster.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=56735&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If the effect of "Skill Drain" is applied, then does the monster equipped by the effect of "Dragunity Primus Pilus" remain equipped?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:The Unhappy GirlGenex Recycled|The Unhappy GirlGenex Recycled]]:''' If : After the effect of "[[The Unhappy GirlGenex Recycled]]" applies her effect to a monsterresolves, and if "[[Skill Drain]]" etc is then activated and resolves, and then the effect of "[[Skill DrainGenex Recycled]]" is then will not negate the effect.<ref>[[destroyedhttp://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=47532&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]] afterwards, then : Is the new card name of "[[The Unhappy Girl]]Genex Recycled"'s negated by the effect is re-applied and the monster that battled with her before of "[[Skill Drain]]" was activated cannot attack or change [[Battle Position|battle position]] once again.?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Vennominaga the Deity of Poisonous SnakesLevel Warrior|Vennominaga the Deity of Poisonous SnakesLevel Warrior]]:''' : If "[[Level Warrior]]" Special Summons itself and its Level changes to 2 or 4, then when "[[Skill Drain]]" is already active on activated, the field when Vennominaga is Special Summoned, Level of "[[Level Warrior]]" will not return to 3.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=48847&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Can "Skill Drain" negate the effect of Vennominaga is negated."Level Warrior" which changes its Level?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Worm DimiklesMist Valley Thunderbird|Worm DimiklesMist Valley Thunderbird]]''':The "''cannot attack' If “'" effect of "[[Mist Valley Thunderbird]]" is resolved as the same effect which Special Summons it. Thus, if "[[Skill Drain]]” " is activated after “active, then "[[Worm DimiklesMist Valley Thunderbird]]” gains 300 ATK " still cannot attack.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=57084&event=FE0006 Konami OCG FAQ]: If you activate "Skill Drain" and DEFSpecial Summon "Mist Valley Thunderbird" by its effect, the effect to gain ATK and DEF is then negated.can it attack?</ref>
* "'''[[Skill Drain]]" does not stop you from activating [[Ignition Effect]]s, but it does negate their effects as long as the [[Effect MonstersCard Rulings:Number 20: Giga-Brilliant|Effect Monster]] remains on the field. <ref name="IndivNumber 20: Gig-Anto Brilli-SkillDrain"/>**If you Tribute "[[Cannon SoldierAnt]]" to itself while "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, "[[Cannon Soldier]]"'s effect is not negated because "[[Cannon Soldier]]" is in the [[Graveyard]], but if '': If you [[Tribute]] increase a different monster for "[[Cannon Soldier]]"'s effect, ATK and then the effect is negated and your opponent takes no damage.**Likewise, if you activate "[[Winged Minion]]"'s effect while "[[Skill Drain]]" is activeactivated, "[[Winged Minion]]" is no longer on then the field and its effect resolvesincrease to ATK remains. ** If you activate "<ref>[[Exiled Forcehttp://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=63704&event=FE0006 Konami OCG FAQ]]"'s : The ATK increase from the effect while "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, "[[Exiled Force]]" is no longer on the field and you can select and destroy 1 monster on the field.**If you Tribute "[[Paladin of White Dragon]]" to activate its effect while "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, it is no longer on the field and you can [[Special Summon]] "[[BlueNumber 20: Gig-Anto Brilli-Eyes White Dragon]]Ant".**If you Tribute "[[Great Dezard]]" while "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, it is no longer on the field and you can [[Special Summon]] "[[Fushioh Richie]]".lasts for how long?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Big Shield GardnaPlaguespreader Zombie|Big Shield GardnaPlaguespreader Zombie]]''':''' See above; listed under "[[Skill DrainThe Fabled Ganashia]]" only negates the effects of monsters that are [[face-up]] on the field, so a [[face-down]] "[[Big Shield Gardna]]" may still negate a [[Spell Cards|Spell Card]] that targets it while "[[Skill Drain]]" is active on the field. It will still be flipped to [[face-up]] [[Battle Position#Defense Position|Defense Position]], and now its effect that changes its battle position when it is attacked will be negated.''
* '''[[:Card Rulings:Doomcaliber KnightThe Fabled Ganashia|Doomcaliber KnightThe Fabled Ganashia]]''': If "[[Doomcaliber KnightThe Fabled Ganashia]]'s" effect activates while or "[[Skill DrainPlaguespreader Zombie]]" is face-up on the field, was Special Summoned by its effect , then it is not negated because removed from play if it is not on would be removed from the field when its even if the effect of "[[resolveSkill Drain]]s" is active.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=52029&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If "Skill Drain" has been activated, then is "The Fabled Ganashia" removed from play if it would be removed from the field after it was Special Summoned by its effect?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Winged Kuriboh LV10The Tyrant Neptune|Winged Kuriboh LV10The Tyrant Neptune]]:''' You can activate the effect of : After "[[Winged Kuriboh LV10The Tyrant Neptune]]" gains the name and effects of a monster, if "[[Skill Drain]]" is on the fieldactivated, and then "[[The Tyrant Neptune]]" keeps its changed name. If "[[The Tyrant Neptune]]" gained a [[Continuous Effect]], then "[[Skill Drain]]" negates that effect. If "[[The Tyrant Neptune]]" gained an [[Ignition]], [[Trigger]], or [[Quick Effect]], then the effect will resolve normally and not can be negated[[activate]]d, because it is no longer a but "[[face-upSkill Drain]] monster on " will negate the fieldeffect when it resolves.<ref name="TyraNept-SkillDrain-GainedEffects">[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=54089&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Does "Skill Drain" negate the name and the effects gained by "The Tyrant Neptune"?</ref>
===Versus Conditions/Costs===* If your opponent uses "'''[[Bazoo the Soul-Eater:Card Rulings:Backup Warrior|Backup Warrior]]''': The text "'s effect to increase its 'If this card is [[ATKSpecial Summon]]ed, and you use "cannot [[Skill DrainSynchro Summon]]this turn.''", of "[[Bazoo the Soul-EaterBackup Warrior]]"'s is not treated as an effect of an [[ATKEffect Monster]] returns to normal, even if so "[[Skill Drain]]" is destroyed after resolvingcannot negate it. If "Thus, you cannot [[Skill DrainSynchro Summon]]" is negating during the turn in which you Special Summon "[[Bazoo the Soul-EaterBackup Warrior]]"'s even if the effect, you can still pay the cost and remove monsters in your Graveyard from play, but of "[[Bazoo the Soul-EaterSkill Drain]]"'s [[ATK]] will not increaseis active.<ref name>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=53644&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Can you Synchro Summon if "Backup Warrior"Indiv-SkillDrainwas Special Summoned while "Skill Drain" was active?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Blackwing - Breeze the Zephyr|Blackwing - Breeze the Zephyr]]''': The effects of text "''This card cannot be used to [[Zombyra the DarkSynchro Summon]] a [[Synchro Monster]]" are negated while except a "[[Skill DrainBlackwing]]" is active, so monster.''" of "[[Zombyra Blackwing - Breeze the DarkZephyr]]" can attack your opponent directlyis not treated as an effect of an Effect Monster, and its so it cannot be negated by "[[ATKSkill Drain]] is not decreased because of its effect". If Thus, even while "[[Skill Drain]]" is destroyedactive, you cannot use "[[Zombyra Blackwing - Breeze the DarkZephyr]]"'s as a [[Synchro Material]] for a non-"[[ATKBlackwing]] is not changed" monster.<ref name>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=55296&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: While "Skill Drain" is active, can you use "IndivBlackwing -SkillDrainBreeze the Zephyr"as a Synchro Material for a non-"Blackwing" monster?</ref>
* The '''[[ATKCard Rulings:Debris Dragon|Debris Dragon]] and [[DEF]] of ''': The effect "[[Gradius' Option]]'This card can only be used as a Synchro Material Monster...''", the [[ATK]] of "[[Maju Garzett]]", and similar monsters is 0 while "[[Skill DrainDebris Dragon]]" is active, and is not restored even if treated as an effect. It cannot be negated by "[[Skill Drain]]" is destroyed.<ref name="IndivDD-SkillDrainSD">[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=46639&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: While the effect of "Skill Drain"is being applied, can you use "Debris Dragon" as Synchro Material Monster for a non-Dragon-Type monster?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Behemoth the King of All AnimalsFishborg Blaster|Behemoth the King of All AnimalsFishborg Blaster]]''':The text "''' If you if this card is used as a [[Synchro Material Monster]], the other [[Tribute SummonSynchro Material Monster]] "s must all be [[Behemoth the King of All AnimalsWATER]]monsters''" of " with 1 [[TributeFishborg Blaster]], and " is not treated as an effect. It cannot be negated by cards like "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated, its so all the other [[Synchro Material Monster]]s must be [[ATKWATER]] becomes 2700 points. Even even if "[[Skill Drain]]" is destroyedactive.<ref name="FBG-SD">[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=49777&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: While "Skill Drain" is active, can the [[ATK]] remains at 2700 points.Synchro Materials for a Synchro Summon be "Fishborg Blaster" and non-WATER monsters?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Berserk DragonKoa'ki Meiru|Berserk DragonKoa'ki Meiru]]:''' While : The text "''During each of your {{sic|[[Skill DrainStandby Phase]]" is actives}}, "[[Berserk Dragondestroy]] this card unless you [[send]]1 "[[Iron Core of Koa's effects are negated. But ki Meiru]]"from your [[Berserk Dragonhand]]to the [[Graveyard]"].'s effect doesn't count turns, so if " of "[[Skill DrainKoa'ki Meiru Valafar]]" was active for 4 turns, and is then a [[destroyedMaintenance Cost]], do not reduce . It cannot be negated by the effect of "[[Berserk DragonSkill Drain]]"'s , so you must still pay the [[Maintenance Cost]] during your {{sic|[[ATKStandby Phase]] for those 4 turnss}}.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=48814&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Can the effect of "Skill Drain" negate the Maintenance Cost of "Koa'ki Meiru Valafar" etc?</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Black-Winged DragonQuickdraw Synchron|Black-Winged DragonQuickdraw Synchron]]''': The only effect of "[[Quickdraw Synchron]]" is its effect which Special Summons it. If '''"[[Skill Drain]]''' " is activated while '''active or if "[[Black-Winged DragonForbidden Chalice]]''' has Black Feather Counters, all those " affects "[[CounterQuickdraw Synchron]]s are removed and ", then the rest of the ATK text of '''"[[Black-Winged DragonQuickdraw Synchron]]''' returns to its original value" 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:Card TrooperRapid Warrior|Card TrooperRapid Warrior]]''': If After the effect of "[[Skill DrainRapid Warrior]]" is activated after "[[Card Trooperactivate]]'s" first effect has been activatedd, you cannot attack with your other monsters even if the increase in ATK will be negated. Even if effect of "[[Skill Drain]]" leaves playis applied.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=55653&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If the effect of "Skill Drain" is applied after resolving the effect of "Rapid Warrior", then can the increase in ATK will not return.other monsters attack?</ref>
*'''[[Card Rulings:Crusader of EndymionTorapart|Crusader of EndymionTorapart]]''': If "[[Torapart]]" is used as a [[Synchro Material Monster]] while its effect is negated by "[[Alector, Sovereign of Birds]]" or "[[Forbidden Chalice]]" or "[[Skill Drain]]", then the effect of "[[Torapart]]" is still applied and Trap Cards cannot be activated, this card loses any until the end of the [[ATKDamage Step]] gained from when the Synchro Monster attacks.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=48871&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: When "Torapart" is used as a Synchro Material Monster while its own effect.is negated, do you apply the effect which prevents Trap Cards from being activated?</ref>
===Versus Continuous Effects/Non-Chainable Effects===* '''[[Card Rulings:Darkblaze DragonArchlord Kristya|Darkblaze DragonArchlord Kristya]]''': If "[[Skill Drain]]" is [[a face-up]] on the field when "[[Darkblaze DragonArchlord Kristya]]" is [[Special Summon]]ed sent from the [[field to the Graveyard]], or if while "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated after "[[Darkblaze Dragon]]" active, then it is not returned to the top of the Deck, and is [[Special Summon]]ed from sent to the [[Graveyard]], "instead.<ref>[[Skill Drain]http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=48075&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Is " will [[negate]] "[[Darkblaze Dragon|Darkblaze Dragon's]]Archlord Kristya" returned to the top of the Deck when sent to the Graveyard while the effect that doubles its original [[ATK]] and [[DEF]] to create a new current [[ATK]] and [[DEF]]. If of "[[Skill Drain]]" is later [[negate]]d or removed from the field, the original [[ATK]] and [[DEF]] are not doubled again.being applied?</ref>
* '''[[:Card Rulings:Earthbound Immortal Wiraqocha RascaBlizzard Princess|Earthbound Immortal Wiraqocha RascaBlizzard Princess]]''': If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated, this card loses any active when you Normal Summon "[[ATKBlizzard Princess]] gained from its ", then the effect and will not regain it "''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 "[[Skill Drain]]" later leaves is no longer applied.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=56412&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If "Blizzard Princess" is Normal Summoned while "Skill Drain" is applied, then is the field.effect negated?</ref>
*'''[[Card Rulings:Egotistical ApeDark Elf|Egotistical ApeDark Elf]]''': If '''The effects of "[[Skill DrainDark Elf]]''' is activated while '''", "[[Egotistical ApePanther Warrior]]''' is on the field", it will become and "[[LevelMist Valley Falcon]] 5 again and remain " are Continuous Effects, so they will be negated by "[[LevelSkill Drain]] 5 even if '''". While "[[Skill Drain]]''' " is later removed from active, you do not need to pay Life Points to attack with "[[Dark Elf]]", you do not need to Tribute a monster to attack with "[[Panther Warrior]]", and you do not need to return a card on the fieldto the hand to attack with "[[Mist Valley Falcon]]".<ref name=KonamiDREV"SkiDra-Attacking">[http://wwwyugioh.faq.yugioh-cardkonami.comjp/EokpControl?&lang=en/gameplay/rulings/DREVRulebook_100803.pdf &tid=50490&event=FE0006 Konami Gameplay FAQ]: Duelist Revolution Sneak Peek -- Card Rulings (version 1.0)While "Skill Drain" is active, can "Dark Elf" attack without paying Life Points, and so on?</ref>
* '''[[:Card Rulings:Exodia NecrossDragunity Dux|Exodia NecrossDragunity Dux]]/ [[Card Rulings:Dragunity Legionnaire|Dragunity Legionnaire]]''' While : Suppose that the effect of a monster like "[[Skill DrainDragunity Dux]]" is active, or "[[Exodia NecrossDragunity Legionnaire]]"' has its effect resolve and it equips itself with a Level 3 or lower "[[ATKDragunity]] is returned to its original 1800 points" monster. Even if If the effect of "[[Skill Drain]]" is then leaves playapplied, then "[[Exodia NecrossDragunity Dux]]" does can no{{sic}} regain any longer be equipped with a monster by its own effect, so the Level 3 or lower "[[ATKDragunity]] increases " monster equipped to it had because of its effect, but it will begin is destroyed and sent to accumulate the Graveyard.<ref>[[ATKhttp://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=56753&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]] points again.: 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 "[[Earthbound Immortal Chacu Challhua]]" is negated by "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, then you still cannot Normal Summon a second "[[Exodia NecrossEarthbound Immortal Chacu Challhua]]" . This is not destroyed if Exodia pieces are removed from because the Graveyard, but it will effect "''There can only be destroyed if 1 face-up "[[Earthbound Immortal]]" monster on the effect field''" of the second "[[Earthbound Immortal Chacu Challhua]]" is still applied while the second "[[Skill DrainEarthbound Immortal Chacu Challhua]]" disappearsis 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:Fabled RavenMist Valley Falcon|Fabled RavenMist Valley Falcon]]''': If '''See above; listed under "[[Skill DrainDark Elf]]".''' 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 original and will not go back to their increased values even if '''[[Skill Drain]]''' is [[destroy]]ed later that turn.
* '''[[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:Triple Star Trion|Triple Star Trion]] a [[Fusion Monster]] with ''': If "[[Summoner of IllusionsSkill Drain]]", is active and then you send "[[Skill DrainTriple Star Trion]]" is activated afterwardsto the Graveyard as a Tribute for a Tribute Summon or Set, then during the [[Fusion Monsters|Fusion Monster]] is still destroyed in End Phase you can activate its effect which Special Summons it from the Graveyard.<ref>[[Phase#End Phase|End Phase]http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=63758&event=FE0006 Konami OCG FAQ]. : If you [[Special Summon]] a Fusion Monster with use "[[Magical Scientist]]Triple Star Trion", and then as a Tribute for a Tribute Summon or Set while "[[Skill Drain]]" is activatedactive, the [[Fusion Monsters|Fusion Monster]] cannot attack your opponent's [[Life Points]] directly, and is returned to the [[Fusion Deck]] at the end of the turn.then can you activate its effect?</ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
===In Other Rulings===* If '''[[:Card Rulings:Inverse Universe|Inverse Universe]]''': When "[[Hino-Kagu-TsuchiInverse Universe]]"resolves, its effect replaces the monster's effect ATK and DEF values.<ref name="InvUni-ChangingATKDEF">[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=53117&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: How is the ATK of "Breaker the Magical Warrior" replaced by "Inverse Universe"?</ref>**Example: There is activated, and then one Spell Counter on "[[Breaker the Magical Warrior]]" (1900 ATK / 1000 DEF). After "[[Skill DrainInverse Universe]]" is activated laterresolves, "[[Hino-Kagu-TsuchiBreaker the Magical Warrior]]"'s effect is not negated and the opponent must discard hiswill have 1000 ATK /her hand during their next Draw Phase1900 DEF. But if Afterwards, the ATK of "Skill Drain[[Breaker the Magical Warrior]]" is active will remain at 1000 ATK / 1900 DEF, even if Spell Counters are removed from or added to "[[Breaker the time Magical Warrior]]". If "[[Hino-Kagu-TsuchiSkill Drain]]"'s effect activatesis later activated, then "[[Breaker the effect is negatedMagical Warrior]]" will still remain at 1000 ATK / 1900 DEF.<ref name="IndivInvUni-SkillDrainChangingATKDEF"/>
===On Negating Activated Effects===* '''"[[Card Rulings:Blue Thunder T-45|Blue Thunder T-45Skill Drain]]''': Even while " will negate Flip Effects, and you can chain the activation of "[[Skill Drain]]" is activeto the activation of a Flip Effect, but you cannot activate "[[Skill Drain]]" in the [[Damage Step]] because it does not specifically modify [[ATK]] or [[DEF]], so you cannot chain "[[Thunder Option TokenSkill Drain]]" cannot be to a [[TributeFlip Effect]]d for that is activated because a monster was attacked while [[Tribute Summonface-down]].
*'''If you Flip Summon "[[Card Rulings:Cyber Dragon Zwei|Cyber Dragon ZweiSpear Cretin]]''': If " while "[[Cyber Dragon ZweiSkill Drain]]" is being treated as active, "[[Cyber DragonSpear Cretin]]" by its own 's effect is negated when it is sent to the [[Graveyard]] because it is a [[Flip Effect]] and "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated, the name is still treated as "negates [[Cyber DragonFlip Effect]]s.
* '''"[[Card Rulings:Gear Golem the Moving Fortress|Gear Golem the Moving FortressSkill Drain]]:''' If you activate & resolve this card's effect and then "negates [[Skill DrainQuick Effect]]" is activated, you can still attack directly because s such as "[[Gear Golem the Moving FortressDark Paladin]]"'s effect is already applied and it's still applied even if "[[Skill DrainRyu Senshi]]" is activated.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Level Warrior|Level Warrior]]''': "[[Skill Drain]]" has no effect on "[[Level WarriorSpirit monster]]'s" [[Level]], because "[[Level Warrior]]" is considered are not returned to already be on the field with the appropriate [[level]]. So owner's hand while "[[Skill Drain]]" will not cause "[[Level Warrior]]'s" [[Level]] to become 3is active.
* '''If a face-down "{{sic|[[Card Rulings:Magical ScientistKiseitai|Magical ScientistKisetai]]:''' If |"}} is attacked while "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated after a Fusion Monster is [[Special Summon]]ed with "[[Magical Scientist]]"active, the effect of "[[Magical Scientist]]{{sic|Kisetai|"}} is negated, damage calculation is performed, and " (that makes the [[Fusion Monsters{{sic|Kisetai|Fusion Monster]] unable to attack directly and have to go back "}} will not equip itself to the attacking monster. But if "{{sic|Kisetai|"}} is already an [[Extra DeckEquip Spell Card]]) has been applied already, and is not negated, so the "[[Special SummonSkill Drain]]ed " is activated, "{{sic|Kisetai|"}} is unaffected because it is no longer an [[Fusion Monsters|Fusion Effect Monster]] still cannot attack directly and must go back to the [[Extra Deck]].
* '''A [[Card Rulings:Mosaic Manticore|Mosaic ManticoreUnion Monster]]''': If that attached itself to another monster before "[[Skill Drain]]" became active is activated after the monsters unaffected by "[[Tribute]]d to [[Tribute SummonSkill Drain]] ". If "[[Mosaic ManticoreSkill Drain]]" are [[Special Summon]]ed by its is active, you can activate a Union Monster's effectto attach it to another monster, the monsters still cannot attack but nothing happens and their effects are negatedit remains a monster.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Neo-Spacian Dark PantherArchfiend|Neo-Spacian Dark PantherArchfiend]]:''' If : The effect of rolling a die for an Archfiend will be negated by "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated after "[[Neo-Spacian Dark Panther]]'s" effect has resolved, the effects that the "[[Neo-Spacian Dark Panther|Dark Panther]]" copied will be negated, but it will still keep the copied card name until the end of the turn.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Oracle of the SunBalloon Lizard|Oracle of the SunBalloon Lizard]]:''': If the [[ATK]] of "[[Oracle of the Sun]]" is being doubled by "[[Supay]]" and While "[[Skill Drain]]" is activatedactive, the you can't put new counters on "[[ATKBalloon Lizard]] remains doubled".
* '''[[Card Rulings:Plaguespreader ZombieDestiny HERO - Captain Tenacious|Plaguespreader ZombieDestiny HERO - Captain Tenacious]]:''': If "[[Plaguespreader ZombieSkill Drain]]" is Special Summoned from active during the [[GraveyardStandby Phase]] by its when this effect and is later removed from the field while resolves, this effect will be negated, even if "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, it is removed from playwas activated after your {{sic|[[Destiny HERO|Destiny Hero]]"}} monster was destroyed.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Quillbolt HedgehogLight and Darkness Dragon|Quillbolt HedgehogLight and Darkness Dragon]]''': If "[[Quillbolt HedgehogLight and Darkness Dragon]]" is Special Summoned by its effect and is later removed from the field or flipped [[face-up]] while "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, "[[Quillbolt HedgehogLight and Darkness Dragon]]'s" first effect will be [[negate]]d. Its second effect will still activate whenever a [[Spell Card|Spell]], [[Trap Card|Trap]], or effect of an [[Effect Monster]] is still removed from playactivated, but the effect of "[[Light and Darkness Dragon]]" will be [[negate]]d so the activation of the [[Spell Card|Spell]], [[Trap Card|Trap]], or effect of an [[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 field.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Raviel, Lord of PhantasmsMajestic Mech - Goryu|Majestic Mech - Goryu]] / [[Card Rulings:Majestic Mech - Ohka|Majestic Mech - Ohka]] / [[Card Rulings:Majestic Mech - Senku|Raviel, Lord of PhantasmsMajestic Mech - Senku]]:''' If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated, any "active during the [[Phantasm TokenEnd Phase]]s" on , it will negate the field still cannot attack. (Also, while effects of a "[[Skill Drain]]Majestic Mech" is active, so the "[[Raviel, Lord of Phantasms]]Majestic Mech" will not generate any more "send itself to the [[Phantasm TokenGraveyard]]s".)
===On Negating Continuous/Non-Chainable Effects===* '''While "[[Card Rulings:ScannerSkill Drain]]" is active you cannot [[Tribute]] a [[face-up]] "[[Kaiser Sea Horse|ScannerKaiser Seahorse]]" to [[Tribute Summon]]:''' If “a [[Skill DrainLevel]]” is activated after the effect of “7 or higher [[ScannerLIGHT]]” resolvesmonster. However, the effect of “you can [[ScannerTribute]]” is still applied, and “a [[Scannerface-down]]” will still be removed from play if it leaves the field"Kaiser Seahorse".
* '''[[Card Rulings:Sonic Jammer|Sonic Jammer]]:''' If Restrictions are also lifted, so you can attack with "[[Skill DrainUltimate Obedient Fiend]]" is activated after "[[Sonic Jammer]]"'s effect has resolved, even if you have other cards on your side of the effect of "Sonic Jammer" is not negated because "[[Skill Drain]]" was not active when "[[Sonic Jammer]]" was flipped, activated its effect, and applied its effectfield.
*[[Toon Monster]]s'''effects are negated while "[[Card Rulings:Splendid Rose|Splendid RoseSkill Drain]]''': If " is active and the effect of '''[[Splendid RoseToon Monster]]''' activates and resolvesis on the field, so they can attack the same turn they are Summoned, then '''you do not have to pay 500 [[Skill DrainLife Points]]''' or '''to attack with them, and they are not destroyed if "[[Forbidden ChaliceToon World]]''' " is activated, the effect of '''[[Splendid Rosedestroy]]''' is not negated. It will be able to ed, but they cannot attack againyour opponent directly.
* You can "[[Special SummonGoblin Attack Force]] " and "[[GilasaurusSpear Dragon]]" do not change their battle position after attacking while "[[Skill Drain]]" is active. If "[[Goblin Attack Force]]" attacks and changes battle position, but its effect is negated so then on your opponent does not get next turn you activate "[[Skill Drain]]", you can change "[[Goblin Attack Force]]" back to [[Special SummonAttack Position]]because its effect that prevents this is negated.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
* Conditions for Summoning monsters is not negated by Monsters equipped to "[[Skill DrainRelinquished]]", so you still must remove 1 while "[[DARKSkill Drain]] " is active are negated and 1 destroyed because "[[LIGHTRelinquished]] " no longer has an effect that allows it to be equipped with a monster to , and "[[Special SummonRelinquished]] "'s [[Chaos Emperor Dragon - Envoy of the EndATK]]", and you cannot Normal Summon or Flip {{sic|Summong}} "[[Terrorking ArchfiendDEF]]" if there are no [[Archfiend]]s on the fieldreturned to normal.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrain"/>
* '''Monsters that can hold [[Card Rulings:Anteatereatingant|AnteatereatingantSpell Counter]]:''' If you activate the effect of "[[Anteatereatingant]]"s, then activate like "[[Skill DrainSkilled Dark Magician]]", "Anteatereatingant" still can't attack no longer have that turn. (Even if effect while "[[Skill Drain]]" was chained to the effectis active, so they cannot gain more Spell Counters and all Spell Counters already placed on them are removed.)
* '''If "[[Card Rulings:Blackwing - Silverwind the Ascendant|Blackwing - Silverwind the AscendantSkill Drain]]:''' You can activate the effect to destroy monsters when this card " is activated after "[[Synchro SummonHayabusa Knight]]ed even if "'s first attack, "[[Skill DrainHayabusa Knight]]" is active. If you do, you will does not be able to conduct your [[Battle Phase]], even though the effect is negatedget its second attack.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning|Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning]]:''' If you activate "Do not roll dice for [[Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the BeginningArchfiend]]"'s first effect, and while "[[Skill Drain]]" is chained to it to negate the effect, or if "[[Skill Drain]]" was active before you activated the effect, you cannot attack with "[[Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning]]" that turn because the activation of the effect was not negated and the condition that is included will not be negated by "[[Skill Drain]]".
* You can have 2 "[[Gravekeeper'''s Chief]]s" on the field while "[[Card Rulings:Chiron the Mage|Chiron the MageSkill Drain]]:''' The restriction that you can only activate this effect once per turn " is a conditionactive, not an effect. So but if "[[Skill Drain]]" is on the fielddestroyed, you can pay select 1 of the cost once per turn (for no effect), but not pay the cost continuously in the same turn"[[Gravekeeper's Chief]]s" and destroy it.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Combo FighterAlien Hypno|Combo FighterAlien Hypno]] / ''': If you take control of your opponent's monster with "[[Card Rulings:Combo Master|Combo MasterAlien Hypno]]:''' If a chain occurred, then " and "[[Skill Drain]]" was is activated, but then control of the selected monster is returned to the opponent. If "[[Skill Drain]]" was destroyed, this monster can attack twice. (This monster's perception that a is later [[chainnegate]] occurred d or removed from the field, the selected monster is not resetreturned to your control.)
* '''[[Card Rulings:Debris DragonArcana Force EX - The Light Ruler|Debris DragonArcana Force Ex - The Light Ruler]]''': All restrictions on “If "[[Debris DragonSkill Drain]]" is activated after {{sic|"[[Arcana Force EX - The Light Ruler]]” and Synchro Summons are conditions"}} is Special Summoned, not effects, so will not be the effect of {{sic|"[[Arcana Force EX - The Light Ruler]]"}} is negated by “. If "[[Skill Drain]]”" is later negated or removed from the field, the effect of {{sic|"[[Arcana Force EX - The Light Ruler]]"}} is not reapplied.
*'''[[Card Rulings:Djinn Presider of RitualsArmor Exe|Djinn Presider of RitualsArmor Exe]]:''': The effect to draw when the If "[[Skill Drain]]" is active and "[[Ritual MonsterArmor Exe]] destroys a monster by battle " is applied even Summoned, or if "[[Skill Drain]]" is activeactivated after "[[Armor Exe]]" is Summoned, in both cases "[[Armor Exe]]" CAN attack the same turn it was Summoned.
*'''[[Card Rulings:Djinn Releaser of RitualsCrystal Beast|Djinn Releaser of RitualsCrystal Beast]]''': Even if While "[[Skill Drain]]" is activeon the field, the opponent of the controller of the a "[[Ritual MonsterCrystal Beast]] this card was [[Tribute]]d for " monster that is destroyed will be sent to the Graveyard and cannot be put in the [[Special SummonSpell & Trap Card Zone]].
* '''[[Card Rulings:Fishborg BlasterDark Catapulter|Fishborg BlasterDark Catapulter]]:''' The requirement that you use If "[[WATERSkill Drain]]-" is activated, all [[Attribute]] [[Synchro Material Monstercounter]]s when using this monster for a [[Synchro Summon]] is a condition, not an effect. It cannot be negated by on "[[Skill DrainDark Catapulter]]"are removed for no effect.
*'''[[Card Rulings:Majestic DragonDark Hunter|Majestic DragonDark Hunter]]''': The text of this card is not an effect. It cannot be negated by While "[[Skill Drain]]"is active, all of "[[Dark Hunter]]'s" effects are negated because the primary effect, "This card's effect changes depending on the number of DARK monsters in your Graveyard", is negated.
*'''[[Card Rulings:Mist Valley ThunderbirdDark Magician of Chaos|Mist Valley ThunderbirdDark Magician of Chaos]]:''': The effect that prevents you from attacking with “While "[[Mist Valley ThunderbirdSkill Drain]]” " is part active, the first and second effects of "[[Dark Magician of Chaos]]" are negated, but the 3rd effect that Special Summons it. It is not negated by “[[Skill Drain]].”
* '''[[Card Rulings:Quickdraw SynchronDark Paladin|Quickdraw SynchronDark Paladin]]:''': "You can substitute this card for any 1 "[[SynchronDark Paladin]]" 's +500 [[TunerATK]] for effect is a [[Synchro SummonContinuous Effect]]" is not an effect. It will not be negated by While "[[Skill Drain]]"is active, the effects of "[[Dark Paladin]]" are negated.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Quickdraw SynchronDoom Shaman|Quickdraw SynchronDoom Shaman]]''': If "This card cannot be used as a [[Synchro Material MonsterDoom Shaman]] except for " leaves the [[Synchro Summon]] of a monster that lists a [[Synchron]] monster as a [[Tuner]]" field while its effect is not an effect. It will not be negated by "[[Skill Drain]]", etc., monsters Special Summoned by its effect will not be destroyed.
*'''[[Card Rulings:Scrap ChimeraElemental HERO Neo Bubbleman|Scrap ChimeraElemental HERO Neo Bubbleman]]:''': If "This card cannot be used as a [[Synchro Material Monster]], except for the [[Synchro SummonSkill Drain]] of a "[[Scrap]]" monsteris active, and all other [[Synchro Material Monster]]s must also be "[[Scrap]]" monsters" this card is not no longer treated as an effect. It won't be {{sic|"[[negateElemental Hero Bubbleman]]d by '''[[Skill Drain]]'''.<ref name=KonamiDREV>[http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/gameplay/rulings/DREVRulebook_100803.pdf Konami Gameplay FAQ]: Duelist Revolution Sneak Peek -- Card Rulings (version 1"}}.0)</ref>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Terrorking ArchfiendElemental HERO Wildheart|Terrorking ArchfiendElemental HERO Wildheart]]:''' While For {{sic|"[[Elemental Hero Wildheart]]"}} vs. "[[Skill Drain]]" is , whichever effect was active, you still need to have an on the field first takes precedence. So if "[[ArchfiendElemental Hero Wildheart]] " is on the field and "[[Monster Cards|Monster CardSkill Drain]]" is activated, his effect is not negated. But if "[[Skill Drain]] " is on your side of the field in order to and {{sic|"[[Normal SummonElemental Hero Wildheart]] or "}} is Summoned, his effect is negated by "[[Flip SummonSkill Drain]] " as long as "[[Terrorking ArchfiendSkill Drain]]"remains on the field.
* '''[[Card Rulings:The CreatorFox Fire|Fox Fire]]:''' If you activate the effect of "[[The Creator]]", and it does not resolve because the opponent chains While "[[Skill Drain]]"is active, or removes the targeted monster from the you can [[GraveyardTribute]] with "[[DisappearFox Fire]]", you've still used the effect. So you cannot activate its effect again that turn (even if you destroy "for a [[Skill DrainTribute Summon]]").
* '''[[Card Rulings:The Six Samurai - KamonGladiator Beast Darius|The Six Samurai - KamonGladiator Beast Darius]] / [[Card Rulings:The Six Samurai - Yaichi|The Six Samurai - Yaichi]]:''' If : While "Skill Drain" is active, if "[[The Six Samurai - Kamon|Kamon's]]Gladiator Beast Darius" effect is usedremoved from the field, then the Special Summoned "[[Skill Drain]]Gladiator Beast" monster will remain on the field. If the Special Summoned "Gladiator Beast" monster attacks or is attacked, and it is activated laterreturned to the Deck to activate its effect, the effect will not be negated because "[[The Six Samurai - Kamon|Kamon]]Gladiator Beast Darius'" effects are being negated by "Skill Drain" still cannot declare an attack that turn.
* '''[[Card Rulings:TorapartGladiator Beast Dimacari|TorapartGladiator Beast Dimacari]]''': If “"[[Skill DrainGladiator Beast Dimacari]]” " is active while you use “[[TorapartSpecial Summon]]” to Synchro Summon ed by the effect of a "[[Gladiator Beast]]" monster, “it can attack twice during the [[TorapartBattle Phase]]” . If "[[Skill Drain]]" is now no longer on the fieldlater activated, so the this effect of “is [[negate]]d and "[[TorapartGladiator Beast Dimacari]]” " will no longer be appliedable to attack twice with its effect. So the opponent cannot activate Trap Cards when that Even if "[[Synchro MonsterSkill Drain]] attacks. This is because the restriction on activating Trap Cards " is an effect of “later [[Torapartnegate]]d or removed from the field,” not an effect of the "[[Synchro MonsterGladiator Beast Dimacari]]. ...'s" effect to attack twice during the Battle Phase will not be reapplied.
* If your "'''[[Dark Flare KnightCard Rulings:Harpie Queen|Harpie Queen]]" is sent to the [[Graveyard]] while :''' If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activeon the field, its effect activates in the Graveyard so you can [[Special Summon]] while "[[Mirage KnightHarpie Queen]]" (but "[[Mirage Knight]]"'s effects is on the field its name will not be negated once it is in play).<ref name=treated as "Indiv-SkillDrainHarpie Lady"/>.
* If your "'''[[Neko Mane King]]" is sent to Card Rulings:Mataza the Zapper|Mataza the [[GraveyardZapper]] by your opponent:'''s card effect while While "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, its effect is activated.<ref name=you can take control of "Indiv-SkillDrain[[Mataza the Zapper]]"/>from your opponent.
* If your '''[[Card Rulings:Morphtronic Boomboxen|Morphtronic Boomboxen]]''': While "[[Twin-Headed BehemothSkill Drain]]" is destroyed active, the [[Attack Position]] and sent to the [[GraveyardDefense Position]] while effects of "[[Skill DrainMorphtronic Boomboxen]]" is activecannot be activated, its effect activates because the "While in Attack Position" and it is Special Summoned.<ref name="Indiv-SkillDrainWhile in Defense Position"/>effects are negated.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Atomic FireflyMorphtronic Cameran|Atomic FireflyMorphtronic Cameran]]:''' : While "[[Atomic FireflySkill Drain]]"'s effect activates in is active, the [[GraveyardAttack Position]] when and [[Defense Position]] effects of "[[Atomic FireflyMorphtronic Cameran]]" is sent to cannot be activated, because the "While in Attack Position" and "While in Defense Position" effects are negated. If "[[GraveyardMorphtronic Cameran]] at the end of the attack, so "is destroyed by battle while in [[Skill DrainAttack Position]]" , its effect will not negate activate because it was destroyed by battle while its "While in Attack Position" effectwas being negated.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Burning AlgaeMorphtronic Celfon|Burning AlgaeMorphtronic Celfon]]:''' : While "[[Burning AlgaeSkill Drain]]"'s effect cannot be negated by is active, the [[Attack Position]] and [[Defense Position]] effects of "[[Skill DrainMorphtronic Celfon]]"cannot be activated, because the "While in Attack Position" and "While in Defense Position" effects are negated.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Chainsaw InsectMorphtronic Clocken|Chainsaw InsectMorphtronic Clocken]]:''' If : While "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, your opponent will not get to draw, unless "the [[Attack Position]] and [[Chainsaw InsectDefense Position]]effects of " is destroyed in the battle, then its effect will activate in the [[GraveyardMorphtronic Radion]] " cannot be activated, because the "While in Attack Position" and your opponent will draw 1 card"While in Defense Position" effects are negated.
* '''[[Card Rulings:D.D. SurvivorMorphtronic Datatron|D.D. SurvivorMorphtronic Datatron]]:''' 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 Datatron]] 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:Dark WorldMorphtronic Magnen|Dark World MonstersMorphtronic Magnen]]''': The effects of these cards While "[[activateSkill Drain]] in " is active, the [[GraveyardAttack Position]], so “and [[Skill DrainDefense Position]]” will not effects of "[[negateMorphtronic Magnen]] their " cannot be activated, because the "While in Attack Position" and "While in Defense Position" effectsare negated.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Giant KozakyMorphtronic Radion|Giant KozakyMorphtronic Radion]]:''' The effect of : While "[[Giant KozakySkill Drain]]" that inflicts damage to is active, the [[controllerAttack Position]] activates in the [[Graveyard]] or the "removed zone", wherever "[[Giant Kozaky]]" goes to after being and [[destroyedDefense Position]]. "[[The End of Anubis]]" will negate the effect effects of "[[Giant KozakyMorphtronic Radion]]" if it was [[destroyed]] and sent to the Graveyardcannot be activated, but "[[Banisher of because the Light]]" will not (because While in Attack Position"[[Giant Kozaky]]" does not have to be "[[destroyed]] and sent to the [[Graveyard]]"). Nor will While in Defense Position"[[Skill Drain]]" negate the damage if "[[Giant Kozaky]]" is [[destroyed]]effects are negated.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Mirage KnightNeo-Spacian Glow Moss|Mirage KnightNeo-Spacian Glow Moss]]:''' If "[[Mirage KnightNeo-Spacian Glow Moss]]" can be [[Special Summon]]ed by "[[Dark Flare Knight]]"'s attacks directly with its effect even if and "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, because "[[Dark Flare Knight]]"'s effect activates activated in the [[Graveyard]]. Howeverresponse, "[[Mirage Knight]]"'s effects are negated by "[[Skill DrainNeo-Spacian Glow Moss]]"can no longer attack directly and (another) replay will occur.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Sacred Phoenix of NephthysPhantom Dragon|Sacred Phoenix of NephthysPhantom Dragon]]:''' : If you have 1 face-up "[[Skill DrainPhantom Dragon]]" is active on the field, the effect of while "[[Sacred Phoenix of NephthysSkill Drain]]" that is active, when your opponent [[Special Summon]]s it from the a monster you can Special Summon another "[[GraveyardPhantom Dragon]] is still activated, because it is activated in " into one of the [[Graveyard]]. However, the effect Monster Card Zones that destroys [[Spell Cards|Spell]] and [[Trap Cards]] on was made unusable by the field is negated because it activates on the field (so "[[Skill DrainPhantom Dragon]]" and other [[Spell Cards|Spell]] and [[Trap Cards]] on the field are not [[destroyed]] in this case).
* '''[[Card Rulings:Sand MothProto-Cyber Dragon|Sand MothProto-Cyber Dragon]]:''' Even if If "[[Skill Drain]]" is active when , this card is no longer treated as "[[Sand MothCyber Dragon]]" is . You could not use it for "[[Special SummonAttack Reflector Unit]]ed by its own effect", its [[ATK]] and [[DEF]] will remained switched. (2000 [[ATK]] / 1000 [[DEF]])etc.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Winged KuribohSilent Insect|Winged KuribohSilent Insect]]:''' Because the effect of If "[[Winged KuribohSilent Insect]]" activates in is [[face-up]] on the Graveyardfield, you can activate "Skill Drain" by paying 1000 Life Points, it but its effect will not be negated by . If "[[Skill Drain]]"..is active on the field when you Normal or Flip Summon "[[Silent Insect]]", its effects are negated and it will remain in [[Attack Position]].
* '''[[Card Rulings:Cloudian - Ghost FogSpirit Reaper|Cloudian - Ghost FogSpirit Reaper]]:''' If "[[Spirit Reaper]]" can be [[destroy]]ed as a result of battle while "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated while a monster has Fog Counter(s), the Fog Counter(s) remain on the monsteractive.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Power BondThe Unhappy Girl|Power BondThe Unhappy Girl]]:''' If you Fusion Summon "[[UFOroid FighterThe Unhappy Girl]]" with 3000 [[ATK]]applies her effect to a monster, and then later in the turn "[[Skill Drain]]" is then activatedand resolves, reducing its and "[[ATKSkill Drain]] to 0, you will still take 3000 points of damage during the " is then [[Phase#End Phase|End Phasedestroy]]. If you send ed afterwards, then "[[UFOroid FighterThe Unhappy Girl]]" to 's effect is re-applied and the [[Graveyard]] so monster that its effect resets and its original battled with her before "[[ATKSkill Drain]] becomes zero, you still take damage equal to its original [[ATK]] at the time it " was Special Summoned by "activated cannot attack or change [[Power Bondbattle position]]"once again.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Power CapsuleVennominaga the Deity of Poisonous Snakes|Power CapsuleVennominaga the Deity of Poisonous Snakes]]:''' You can activate and resolve If "[[Power CapsuleSkill Drain]]" even if "Skill Drain" is already active on the fieldwhen Vennominaga is Special Summoned, the effect of Vennominaga is negated.
===If the Monster is Not Face-Up===* '''"[[Card Rulings:Spell Counters|Spell CountersSkill Drain]]:''' When "will not negate an [[Skill DrainIgnition Effect]]" is active, and you or your opponent activates a [[Spell Cards|Spell CardTrigger Effect]], do not place if the [[Counter#Spell Counter|Spell CountersEffect Monster]] on this monster. Any is not [[Counter#Spell Counter|Spell Countersface-up]] that are on this monster are removed the field when "[[Skill Drain]]" is activatedthe effect resolves.
* '''"[[Card Rulings:Super Double Summon|Super Double SummonSkill Drain]]''': You can activate "does not stop you from activating [[Super Double SummonIgnition Effect]]" and select a s, but it does negate their effects as long as the [[Gemini Monsters|Gemini Effect Monster]] that is having its effect remains on the field.** If you Tribute "[[negateCannon Soldier]]d by " to itself while "[[Skill Drain]]". The is active, "[[Gemini Monsters|Gemini MonsterCannon Soldier]] will be treated as having been "'s effect is not negated because "[[Normal SummonCannon Soldier]]ed while face-up on " is in the field[[Graveyard]], but if you [[Tribute]] a different monster for "[[Cannon Soldier]]"'s effect, then the effects it gains will be effect is negated and your opponent takes no damage.** Likewise, if you activate "[[negateWinged Minion]]d by "'s effect while "[[Skill Drain]]"is active, "[[Winged Minion]]" is no longer on the field and its effect resolves. ** If you activate "[[Exiled Force]]"'s effect while "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, "[[negateExiled Force]]d or removed from " is no longer on the field later in and you can select and destroy 1 monster on the turnfield.** If you Tribute "[[Paladin of White Dragon]]" to activate its effect while "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, it is no longer on the selected field and you can [[Special Summon]] "[[Gemini Monsters|Gemini Monster’sBlue-Eyes White Dragon]] effects will be ".** If you Tribute "[[Great Dezard]]" while "[[Skill Drain]]" is active , it is no longer on the field and you can be used[[Special Summon]] "[[Fushioh Richie]]".
* '''[[Card Rulings:SuperviseBig Shield Gardna|SuperviseBig Shield Gardna]]:''': You can equip “"[[Skill Drain]]" only negates the effects of monsters that are [[face-up]] on the field, so a [[face-down]] "[[SuperviseBig Shield Gardna]]” to " may still negate a Gemini monster [[Spell Card]] that targets it while “"[[Skill Drain]]” " is active on the field. It will still be flipped to [[face-up on the field]] [[Defense Position]], and now its effect that changes its battle position when it is attacked will be negated.
* '''[[Card Rulings:The Agent of Wisdom - MercuryDoomcaliber Knight|The Agent of Wisdom - MercuryDoomcaliber Knight]]:''' When the effect of "[[The Agent of Wisdom - Mercury]]" is negated by : If "[[Skill DrainDoomcaliber Knight]]", 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 as with "[[Mystical Space Typhoon]]" during your [[Phase#Draw Phase|Draw Phase]]), you CAN draw because effect activates while "[[Skill Drain]]" was destroyed. This is because face-up on the "when you have no cards in your hand during your opponent's [[Phase#End Phase|End Phase]]" is a conditionfield, not an its effect, so it is not negated by "[[Skill Drain]]". As long as you can make because it so that "[[Skill Drain]]" is not negating "on the field when its effect [[The Agent of Wisdom - Mercuryresolve]]"'s card-drawing effect by the time the [[Phase#Standby Phase|Standby Phase]] begins, you can draw.
* '''[[Card Rulings:Trap EaterWinged Kuriboh LV10|Trap EaterWinged Kuriboh LV10]]:''': If You can activate the effect of "[[Vanity's FiendWinged Kuriboh LV10]]" or if "[[Fossil Dyna PachycephaloSkill Drain]]" are is on the [[Playing Field|field]], but "[[Skill Drain]]" and its effect will resolve normally and not be negated, because it is preventing their effects from blocking no longer a [[Special Summonface-up]]s, you can [[Summon]] "[[Trap Eater]]" even by sending "[[Skill Drain]]" to monster on the [[Graveyard]]field.
===On Removing Lingering Effects which Modify ATK/DEF===* When a monster'''s [[ATK]] or [[Card Rulings:White Night Dragon|White Night DragonDEF]]''': If you control your opponent's monster with are changed by its own effect, like "[[Snatch StealSlate Warrior]]" while you have or "[[White Night Berserk Dragon]]" in play , and your opponent attacks the equipped monster, if you send "[[Snatch StealSkill Drain]]" to is activated, that monster's effect is negated and the [[GraveyardATK]]/[[DEF]] are returned to change the attack target no replay occursnormal. If the effect of Even if "[[White Night DragonSkill Drain]]" is negated by then destroyed, the old adjustment to [[ATK]]/[[DEF]] does not come back. Any bonuses or penalties are lost when "[[Skill Drain]]" a replay does occureffect is applied, and you have to start over from the beginning.
* '''If your opponent uses "[[Card Rulings:Zoma the Spirit|Zoma Bazoo the SpiritSoul-Eater]]:''"' s effect to increase its [[ATK]], and you use "[[Skill Drain]]", "[[Zoma Bazoo the SpiritSoul-Eater]]"'s[[ATK]] returns to normal, even if " effect cannot be negated by [[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 effect [[ATK]] and [[DEF]] of "[[Skill DrainGradius' Option]]" only negates the effects of face-up monsters. Thus, effects that activate in the Graveyard - like the effects [[ATK]] of "[[SanganMaju Garzett]]" or , and similar monsters is 0 while "[[Pyramid TurtleSkill Drain]]" - are is active, and is not negated by restored even if "[[Skill Drain]]"is destroyed.<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>
*'''[[Card Rulings:Battle FaderBerserk Dragon|Battle FaderBerserk Dragon]]:''': The effect of While "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, "[[Battle FaderBerserk Dragon]]" which Special Summons it and the effect which ends the Battle Phase 's effects are resolved as the same effectnegated. The effect But "[[activateBerserk Dragon]]"'s in the handeffect doesn't count turns, so the effects of if "[[Skill Drain]]" was active for 4 turns, and "is then [[Shadow-Imprisoning Mirrordestroy]]" will ed, do not negate the effect even though reduce "[[Battle FaderBerserk Dragon]]" is Special Summoned, so the effect which ends the 's [[Battle PhaseATK]] will still be appliedfor those 4 turns.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=52913&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Will the effect of "Battle Fader" end the Battle Phase if "Skill Drain" is active?</ref>
*'''[[Card Rulings:White Night DragonCard Trooper|White Night DragonCard Trooper]]''': While If "[[Skill Drain]]" is active and you control your opponent's activated after "[[White Night Dragon]]" because of "[[Snatch StealCard Trooper]]'s"first effect has been activated, the increase in ATK will be negated. Even if your opponent attacks, then you can activate the effect of "[[White Night DragonSkill Drain]]" and send "[[Snatch Steal]]" to leaves play, the Graveyard. However, "[[White Night Dragon]]" increase in ATK will 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.konamireturn.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:Stardust DragonExodia Necross|Stardust DragonExodia Necross]]:''': While "[[Skill Drain]]" has no effect on is active, "[[Stardust DragonExodia Necross]]"' [[ATK]] is returned to its original 1800 points. For the first effect, Tributing Even if "[[Stardust DragonSkill Drain]]" is a costthen leaves play, so "[[Stardust DragonExodia Necross]]" is not on the field and is unaffected by "does no{{sic}} regain any [[Skill DrainATK]]". The second increases it had because of its effect activates in the Graveyard, so "but it will begin to accumulate [[Skill DrainATK]]" cannot negate it.<ref>[http://yugioh.faqpoints again.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=43913&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Is the effect of "Stardust Dragon" negated by "Skill Drain"?</ref>
*'''[[Card Rulings:Beast King BarbarosFelgrand Dragon|Beast King BarbarosFelgrand Dragon]]''': If "[[Beast King BarbarosSkill Drain]]" Normal Summoned without Tributes and is then is [[targetface-up]]ed by on the effect of field when "[[Blackwing - Gale the WhirlwindFelgrand Dragon]]"is [[Special Summon]]ed, then the ATK of or if "[[Beast King BarbarosSkill Drain]]" will become 950. If is activated after "[[Skill DrainFelgrand Dragon]]" is activated laterSpecial Summoned, then the ATK of "[[Beast King BarbarosSkill Drain]]" will remain at 950, the halved value set by the effect of [[negate]] "[[Blackwing - Gale the WhirlwindFelgrand Dragon]]'s".<ref>[http://yugioh[ATK]] gaining effect.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=50504&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated after later negated or removed from the field, the [[ATK of "Beast King Barbaros" ]] gain is halved by the effect of "Blackwing - Gale the Whirlwind", then what does its ATK become?</ref>not reapplied.
*'''[[:Card Rulings:Cyber EltaninFusilier Dragon, the Dual-Mode Beast|Cyber EltaninFusilier Dragon, the Dual-Mode Beast]]:''': If "you Summoned this card without [[Cyber EltaninTribute]]" is affected by , and then "[[Skill Drain]]"is later activated, then its effect of increasing its the [[ATK is ]] and [[DEF]] are no longer applied, so it will have 0 ATKhalved. If the effect of "[[Skill Drain]]" disappearsis later destroyed, then the [[ATK of "]] and [[Cyber EltaninDEF]]" will still remain at 0.<ref name="Eltanin-ATK">[http:/2800/yugioh2000.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=51406&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: What happens to the ATK of "Cyber Eltanin" when it You can Normal Summon Fusilier Dragon without Tributing monsters while Skill Drain is flipped face-down or when its up on the field as it only targets Effect Monsters on the field. Skill Drain will then negate Fusilier Dragon's ATK and DEF reducing effect is negated?<, increasing it to 2800/ref>2000.
*<!-- E.HERO Neos Knight -->If "'''[[Skill DrainCard Rulings:Gigantic Cephalotus|Gigantic Cephalotus]]" affects :''' If "[[:{{GetEngName|Ｅ・ＨＥＲＯ ネオス・ナイト}}Skill Drain]]" after is active, "[[:{{GetEngName|Ｅ・ＨＥＲＯ ネオス・ナイト}}Gigantic Cephalotus]]" increases its loses any ATK gained by its own effect, then the ATK of "[[:{{GetEngName|Ｅ・ＨＥＲＯ ネオス・ナイト}}]]" becomes the printed ATK of 2500. Afterwards, the The ATK of "[[:{{GetEngName|Ｅ・ＨＥＲＯ ネオス・ナイト}}]]" will remain at 2500 even if is not regained when "[[Skill Drain]]" is negated or 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 "{{GetEngName|Ｅ・ＨＥＲＯ ネオス・ナイト}}" while "Skill Drain" is active?</ref>
*'''[[Card Rulings:Emissary from PandemoniumGladiator Beast Hoplomus|Emissary from PandemoniumGladiator Beast Hoplomus]]''': If "[[Emissary from PandemoniumGladiator Beast Hoplomus]]" is Summoned with one Tribute[[Special Summon]]ed by the effect of a "[[Gladiator Beast]]" monster, its original [[DEF]] becomes 2400. If "[[Skill Drain]]" will negate its is later activated, this effect is negated and return its Level to 7 and its "[[Gladiator Beast Hoplomus]]" [[Original ATK and DEF |original DEF]] will return to 2600 and 18002100. If Even if "[[Skill Drain]]" is later negated or removed from the field, then the Level original [[DEF]] of "[[Emissary from PandemoniumGladiator Beast Hoplomus]]" will not return to 5 and its ATK and DEF will not be halved.<ref>[http://yugioh.faqremain at 2100.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 PandemoniumGladiator Beast Laquari|Emissary from PandemoniumGladiator Beast Laquari]]''': If "[[Emissary from PandemoniumGladiator Beast Laquari]]" has its ATK/DEF halved is Special Summoned by its the effect and then it is affected by of a "[[ShrinkGladiator Beast]]" or monster, its Original [[ATK]] and DEF becomes 2100. If "[[MegamorphSkill Drain]]"is later activated, then "this effect is [[Shrinknegate]]" d and "[[MegamorphGladiator Beast Laquari]]'s" use 1300 to determine the new ATK. "original [[ShrinkATK]]" will make its ATK 650, etcreturn to 1800. If Even if "[[Skill Drain]]" is later activated[[negate]]d or removed from the field, then the effect original [[ATK]] of "[[Emissary from PandemoniumGladiator Beast Laquari]]" will be negated, but it will still have 650 ATKremain at 1800.<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 LadiesLegendary Fiend|Fortune LadiesLegendary Fiend]]''': After a monster like While "[[Fortune Lady EarthSkill Drain]]" increases its own Level by its effectis active, if its Level is negated by an effect like the ATK gain disappears. When "[[Skill Drain]]" or "is [[Forbidden Chalicenegate]]"d or removed from the field, then the Level of "[[Fortune Lady Earth]]" returns to the original Level that ATK gain is printed on the card.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konaminot reapplied.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 DragonMaju Garzett|Majestic Star DragonMaju Garzett]]:''': If the ATK of "[[Majestic Star DragonSkill Drain]]" is increased because it negated and then activated the effect of active, "[[Card TrooperMaju Garzett]]", then when it 's [[ATK]] is affected by reset to 0 even if "[[Skill Drain]]", the ATK of "is later [[Majestic Star Dragondestroy]]" will return to its original valueed.<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:Montage DragonMan Beast of Ares|Montage DragonMan Beast of Ares]]:''': If "[[Montage DragonMan Beast of Ares]]" is affected by gains [[ATK]], but then "[[Skill Drain]]"is activated, its the [[ATK becomes 0]] increase is wiped out. If Even if "[[Skill Drain]]" is later removeddestroyed, it does the [[ATK]] increase is not regain its ATKrestored.<ref>(Although new [http://yugioh.faq[ATK]] can be gained.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=43969&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: When "Montage Dragon" is flipped face down or has its effect negated, what does his ATK become?</ref>)
*'''[[Card Rulings:Vice Megarock Dragon|Vice Megarock Dragon]]:''': If "[[Skill Drain]]" will negate is active while "[[Megarock Dragon]]" is in play, the effect of "[[Vice Megarock Dragon]]", is negated and return its original [[ATK/]] and [[DEF to the printed values]] are treated as zero. If Even if "[[Skill Drain]]" is destroyed later removed from the field or negated, then the ATK/DEF of "original [[Vice DragonATK]]" will not be halved again.<ref>and [[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=45855&event=FE0006 Konami FAQDEF]]: When the effect of "[[Vice Megarock Dragon]]" is negated with "[[Skill Drain]]", what does its ATK/DEF become?</ref>will remain zero.
*'''[[Card Rulings:The Tyrant NeptuneMontage Dragon|The Tyrant NeptuneMontage Dragon]]''': If "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, then the ATK of while "[[The Tyrant NeptuneMontage Dragon]]" is face-up on the field, its ATK becomes 0, and will remain at 0 even if . If "[[Skill Drain]]" is later negated or removed from the field.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=54048&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Does the , its ATK and DEF of "The Tyrant Neptune" become remains 0 if it is negated by "Skill Drain"?</ref><ref name="TyraNept-SkillDrain-GainedEffects"/>.
*'''[[Card Rulings:Worm ZeroUFOroid Fighter|Worm ZeroUFOroid Fighter]]''': When If "[[UFOroid Fighter]]" is on the effect of field, and then "[[Skill Drain]]" becomes activeis activated, the ATK of "[[Worm Zerooriginal ATK and DEF|original ATK & DEF]]" becomes 0will be zero, and will remain 0 zero even if the effect of "[[Skill Drain]]" disappears. Also, while "is [[Skill Draindestroy]]" is active, the "''2 ed or more:''", etc, effects are negated. Once the effect of "[[Skill Drain]]" is no longer applied, the "''2 or more:''", etc, effects are re-applied.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=50810&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: When the effects of "Worm Zero" are negated by "Skill Drain", are its ATK and its obtained effects no longer applied?</ref>
===On Not Removing Lingering Effects=Judge List Rulings====*<!-- Armoured Bee -->'''[[:Card Rulings:{{GetEngNameChimeratech Overdragon|アーマード・ビー}}|{{GetEngName|アーマード・ビー}}Chimeratech Overdragon]]''': Suppose "[[Beast King Barbaros]]" is Summoned without [[Tribute]] (1900 ATK), 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 turn, then the ATK of "[[Beast King BarbarosChimeratech Overdragon]]" will remain at 950, the halved value it became by the effect of "[[:{{GetEngName|アーマード・ビー}}]]"have its ATK reduced to 0 and cannot attack multiple monsters.<ref>[http://yugiohweb.faqarchive.konamiorg/web/20071102225810/entertainment.upperdeck.jpcom/community/forums/thread/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=53876&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ844199.aspx UDE Judge List]: If "Skill Drain" is activated after an 's impact on monsters with variable ATK is halved by the effect of "{{GetEngName|アーマード・ビー}}", then what does the value become?and/or DEF</ref>
===On Not Removing Previously-Resolved/Lingering Effects===*'''When [[Card Rulings:Blackwing Armor Master|Blackwing Armor MasterJowls of Dark Demise]]''': If s effect is activated and resolves, and then "[[Skill Drain]]" is activatedafterwards, do not remove any it has no effect on "[[Wedge CounterJowls of Dark Demise]]"'s generated by "effect, so [[Blackwing Armor Mastercontrol]]"<ref>of the monster does not change until it is returned to the original [[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=46463&event=FE0006 Konami FAQcontroller]]: Do at the Wedge Counters generated by "Blackwing Armor Master" disappear when end of the effect of "Skill Drain" is applied?</ref>turn.
*'''"Skill Drain" will not affect lingering effects or conditions that are left over from a previous effect. For example, if you [[:Card Rulings:Cyber Dragon Zwei|Cyber Dragon ZweiSpecial Summon]]''': If the effect of "a [[Cyber Dragon ZweiFusion Monster]]" has resolved and its name is being treated as with "[[Cyber DragonSummoner of Illusions]]", and then if "[[Skill Drain]]" is activatedafterwards, then the name of "[[Cyber Dragon ZweiFusion Monster]]" remains as "is still destroyed in the [[Cyber DragonEnd Phase]]".<ref>If you [[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=53025&event=FE0006 Konami FAQSpecial Summon]]: If the effect of a Fusion Monster with "Cyber Dragon Zwei[[Magical Scientist]]" is negated by , and then "[[Skill Drain]]"is activated, the [[Fusion Monster]] cannot attack your opponent's [[Life Points]] directly, then what does its name become?</ref>and is returned to the [[Fusion Deck]] at the end of the turn.
*'''[[Card Rulings:Darklord Asmodeus|Darklord Asmodeus]]''': If "[[Skill DrainHino-Kagu-Tsuchi]]" 's effect is activated after "[[Darklord Asmodeus]]" Special Summons the "[[Asmo Token]]" , and the then "[[Deus TokenSkill Drain]]"is activated later, then the effects "''An "[[Asmo TokenHino-Kagu-Tsuchi]]" cannot be destroyed by card effects. A "[[Deus Token]]" cannot be destroyed by battle.''" are still applied. This s effect is because [[Token Monsters]] are always treated as [[Normal Monsters]] without effects. The effect which prevents the "[[Asmo Token]]" not negated and the "[[Deus Token]]" from being destroyed are effects of "[[Darklord Asmodeus]]".<ref>[http:opponent must discard his//yugiohher hand during their next Draw Phase.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=50284&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If But if "Skill Drain" is active, can a Token Special Summoned by at the time "Darklord Asmodeus[[Hino-Kagu-Tsuchi]]" be destroyed by battle or by card effects?</ref> 's effect activates, then the effect is negated.
*<!-- Dragunity Primus Pilus -->'''[[:Card Rulings:{{GetEngNameBlue Thunder T-45|ドラグニティ－プリムス・ピルス}}|{{GetEngName|ドラグニティ－プリムス・ピルス}}Blue Thunder T-45]]''': Suppose that the effect of Even while "[[:{{GetEngName|ドラグニティ－プリムス・ピルス}}Skill Drain]]" resolves properly and equips a [[Winged Beast-Type]] "[[Dragunity]]" monster with a [[Dragon-Type]] "[[Dragunity]]" monster. If is active, the effect of "[[Skill DrainThunder Option Token]]" is applied, then the cannot be [[Dragon-TypeTribute]] monster remains equipped to the d for a [[Winged Beast-TypeTribute Summon]] 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 "{{GetEngName|ドラグニティ－プリムス・ピルス}}" remain equipped?</ref>
*'''[[Card Rulings:Genex RecycledGear Golem the Moving Fortress|Genex RecycledGear Golem the Moving Fortress]]:''': After the If you activate & resolve this card's effect of "[[Genex Recycled]]" resolves, if and then "[[Skill Drain]]" etc is activated, then the effect of you can still attack directly because "[[Genex RecycledGear Golem the Moving Fortress]]" will not negate the 's effect.<ref>is already applied and it's still applied even if "[[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]]"?</ref>is activated.
*'''[[Card Rulings:Level WarriorMagical Scientist|Level WarriorMagical Scientist]]:''': If "[[Level WarriorSkill Drain]]" is activated after a Fusion Monster is [[Special Summons itself and its Level changes to 2 or 4, then when Summon]]ed with "[[Skill DrainMagical Scientist]]" is activated, the Level effect of "[[Level WarriorMagical Scientist]]" will (that makes the [[Fusion Monster]] unable to attack directly and have to go back to the [[Extra Deck]]) has been applied already, and is not return negated, so the [[Special Summon]]ed [[Fusion Monster]] still cannot attack directly and must go back to 3.<ref>the [[http://yugioh.faq.konamiExtra Deck]].jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=48847&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Can "Skill Drain" negate the effect of "Level Warrior" which changes its Level?</ref>
*'''[[Card Rulings:Mist Valley ThunderbirdMosaic Manticore|Mist Valley ThunderbirdMosaic Manticore]]''': The "''cannot attack''" effect of If "[[Mist Valley ThunderbirdSkill Drain]]" is resolved as activated after the same effect which Special Summons it. Thus, if "monsters [[Skill DrainTribute]]" is active, then "d to [[Mist Valley ThunderbirdTribute Summon]]" still cannot attack.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=57084&event=FE0006 Konami OCG FAQ[Mosaic Manticore]]: If you activate "Skill Drain" and are [[Special Summon "Mist Valley Thunderbird" ]]ed by its effect, then can it the monsters still cannot attack?</ref>and their effects are negated.
*'''[[Card Rulings:Plaguespreader ZombieNeo-Spacian Dark Panther|Plaguespreader ZombieNeo-Spacian Dark Panther]]:''': If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated after "[[Neo-Spacian Dark Panther]]''See above; listed under s" effect has resolved, the effects that the "[[:{{GetEngNameNeo-Spacian Dark Panther|魔轟神獣ガナシア}}Dark Panther]]"copied will be negated, but it will still keep the copied card name until the end of the turn.''
*<!-- The Fabled Ganashia -->'''[[:Card Rulings:{{GetEngNamePlaguespreader Zombie|魔轟神獣ガナシア}}|{{GetEngName|魔轟神獣ガナシア}}Plaguespreader Zombie]]''': If "[[:{{GetEngName|魔轟神獣ガナシア}}Plaguespreader Zombie]]" or "is Special Summoned from the [[Plaguespreader ZombieGraveyard]]" was Special Summoned by its effect, then it and is removed from play if it would be later removed from the field even if the effect of while "[[Skill Drain]]" is active.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=52029&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If "Skill Drain" has been activated, then it is "{{GetEngName|魔轟神獣ガナシア}}" removed from play if it would be removed from the field after it was Special Summoned by its effect?</ref>.
*'''[[Card Rulings:The Tyrant NeptuneQuillbolt Hedgehog|The Tyrant NeptuneQuillbolt Hedgehog]]''': After If "[[The Tyrant NeptuneQuillbolt Hedgehog]]" gains is Special Summoned by its effect and is later removed from the name and effects of a monster, if field while "[[Skill Drain]]" is activatedactive, then "[[The Tyrant NeptuneQuillbolt Hedgehog]]" keeps its changed name. If "[[The Tyrant Neptune]]" gained a [[Continuous Effect]], then "[[Skill Drain]]" negates that effect. If "[[The Tyrant Neptune]]" gained an [[Ignition]], [[Trigger]], or [[Quick Effect]], then the effect can be [[activate]]d, but "[[Skill Drain]]" will negate the effect when it resolves.<ref name="TyraNept-SkillDrain-GainedEffects">[http://yugioh.faqis still removed from play.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=54089&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: Does "Skill Drain" negate the name and the effects gained by "The Tyrant Neptune"?</ref>
*'''[[Card Rulings:Trident DragionRaviel, Lord of Phantasms|Trident DragionRaviel, Lord of Phantasms]]:''': After the effect of If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activated, any "[[Trident DragionPhantasm Token]]s" resolves and it gains on the ability to field still cannot attack multiple times. (Also, if while "[[Skill Drain]]" is activatedactive, then the effect has already resolved so "[[Trident DragionRaviel, Lord of Phantasms]]" can still attack multiple times.<ref>will not generate any more "[[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=48689&event=FE0006 Konami FAQPhantasm Token]]: If the effect of s"Trident Dragion" which allows it to attack multiple times has already resolved, then can "Skill Drain" negate it?</ref>.)
===Versus Costs/Conditions===*'''While "[[Card Rulings:Blackwing - Breeze the Zephyr|Blackwing - Breeze the ZephyrSkill Drain]]''': The text "''This card cannot be used to is active, "[[Synchro SummonMaintenance Cost|maintenance costs]] a " are not negated (see the [[Synchro Monsterhttp://replay.waybackmachine.org/20090226121409/http://entertainment.upperdeck.com/yugioh/en/gameplay/faqs/advancedgameplay/default.aspx Advanced Gameplay FAQ]] except a ) so you still have to pay for "[[BlackwingThe Unfriendly Amazon]]" monster.''" of , "[[Blackwing - Breeze the ZephyrArmor Exe]]" is not treated as an effect of an Effect Monster, so it cannot be negated by "[[Skill DrainArchfiend]]"s, etc. ThusHowever, even while "[[Skill Drain]]" is activeall other costs are negated, so you cannot use do not have to pay to attack with "[[Blackwing - Breeze the ZephyrDark Elf]]" as a [[Synchro Material]] for a non-or "[[BlackwingJirai Gumo]]" monster.<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 Zephyr" as a Synchro Material for a non-"Blackwing" monster?</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>
*<!-- Rapid Warrior -->'''[[:Card Rulings:{{GetEngNameChiron the Mage|ラピッド・ウォリアー}}|{{GetEngName|ラピッド・ウォリアー}}Chiron the Mage]]:''': After the The restriction that you can only activate this effect of "[[:{{GetEngName|ラピッド・ウォリアー}}]]" once per turn is [[activate]]da condition, you cannot attack with your other monsters even not an effect. So if the effect of "[[Skill Drain]]" is applied.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=55653&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If on the effect of "Skill Drain" is applied after resolving field, you can pay the cost once per turn (for no effect of "{{GetEngName|ラピッド・ウォリアー}}"), then can but not pay the cost continuously in the other monsters attack?</ref>same turn.
*'''[[Card Rulings:TorapartCombo Fighter|TorapartCombo Fighter]]/ [[Card Rulings:Combo Master|Combo Master]]:''': If "[[Torapart]]" is used as a [[Synchro Material Monster]] while its effect is negated by "[[Alectorchain occurred, Sovereign of Birds]]" or then "[[Forbidden ChaliceSkill Drain]]" or was activated, but then "[[Skill Drain]]"was destroyed, then the effect of "this monster can attack twice. (This monster's perception that a [[Torapartchain]]" occurred is still applied and Trap Cards cannot be activated until the end of the [[Damage Step]] when the Synchro Monster attacksnot reset.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=48871&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: When "Torapart" is used as a Synchro Material Monster while its effect is negated, do you apply the effect which prevents Trap Cards from being activated?</ref>)
*<!-- Blizzard Princess -->'''[[:Card Rulings:{{GetEngNameThe Creator|ブリザード・プリンセス}}|{{GetEngName|ブリザード・プリンセス}}The Creator]]:''': If you activate the effect of "[[The Creator]]", and it does not resolve because the opponent chains "[[Skill Drain]]" is active when you Normal Summon , or removes the targeted monster from the [[Graveyard]] with "[[:{{GetEngName|ブリザード・プリンセス}}Disappear]]", then you've still used the effect "''your opponent . So you 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 its effect again that turn (even if, afterwards, the effect of you destroy "[[Skill Drain]]" is no longer applied.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami).jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=56412&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If "{{GetEngName|ブリザード・プリンセス}}" is Normal Summoned while "Skill Drain" is applied, then is the effect negated?</ref>
*'''[[Card Rulings:Dark ElfThe Six Samurai - Kamon|Dark Elf]]''': The effects of "[[Dark ElfSix Samurai - Kamon]]", "/ [[Panther WarriorCard Rulings:The Six Samurai - Yaichi|The Six Samurai - Yaichi]]", and :''' If "[[Mist Valley FalconThe Six Samurai - Kamon|Kamon's]]" are Continuous Effectseffect is used, so they will be negated by "[[Skill Drain]]". While then "[[Skill Drain]]" is activeactivated later, you do not need to pay Life Points to attack with "[[Dark ElfThe Six Samurai - Kamon|Kamon]]", you do not need to Tribute a monster to still cannot declare an attack with "[[Panther Warrior]]", and you do not need to return a card on the field to the hand to attack with "[[Mist Valley Falcon]]".<ref name="SkiDra-Attacking">[http://yugiohthat turn.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=50490&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: While "Skill Drain" is active, can "Dark Elf" attack without paying Life Points, and so on?</ref>
===Versus Effects which Activate Off the Field===*<!-- Dragunity Dux / Legion -->'''"[[Skill Drain]]" negates the effects of [[:Card Rulings:{{GetEngName|ドラグニティ－ドゥクス}}|{{GetEngName|ドラグニティ－ドゥクス}}face-up]] / [[:Card Rulings:{{GetEngName|ドラグニティ－レギオン}}|{{GetEngName|ドラグニティ－レギオン}}Effect Monster]]''': Suppose s on the field, but does not negate effects that activate in the effect of a monster like "[[:{{GetEngName|ドラグニティ－ドゥクス}}Graveyard]]" or , such as "[[:{{GetEngName|ドラグニティ－レギオン}}Witch of the Black Forest]]" has its effect resolve and it equips itself with a Level 3 or lower , "[[DragunitySangan]]" monster. If the effect of , "[[Skill DrainMystic Tomato]]" is then applied, then "[[:{{GetEngName|ドラグニティ－ドゥクス}}Giant Rat]]" can no longer be equipped with a monster by its own effect, so the Level 3 or lower "[[DragunitySinister Serpent]]" monster equipped to it is destroyed , and sent to the Graveyard.<ref>"[[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=56753&event=FE0006 Konami FAQVampire Lord]]: If the effect of a card like "{{GetEngName|ドラグニティ－ドゥクス}}" is negated, then is the equipped Dragon-Type monster destroyed?</ref>.
*'''[[Card Rulings:Earthbound Immortals|Earthbound Immortals]]''': If the effect of your "[[Earthbound Immortal Chacu ChallhuaDark Flare Knight]]" is negated by "sent to the [[Skill DrainGraveyard]]", then you still cannot Normal Summon a second while "[[Earthbound Immortal Chacu ChallhuaSkill Drain]]". This is because active, its effect activates in the effect "''There Graveyard so you can only be 1 face-up "[[Earthbound ImmortalSpecial Summon]]" monster on the field''" of the second "[[Earthbound Immortal Chacu ChallhuaMirage Knight]]" is still applied while the second (but "[[Earthbound Immortal Chacu ChallhuaMirage Knight]]" 's effects will be negated once it is in the hand.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konamiplay).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>
*<!-- Electro Sergeant -->'''[[:Card Rulings:{{GetEngName|エレクトロ軍曹}}|{{GetEngName|エレクトロ軍曹}}]]''': If the effect of your "[[:{{GetEngName|エレクトロ軍曹}}Neko Mane King]]" is negated by an effect like "[[Skill Drain]]", then sent to the selected Spell or Trap Card can now be [[activateGraveyard]]d. Also, if the by your opponent's card effect of while "[[Skill Drain]]" is no longer appliedactive, then the card selected by "[[:{{GetEngName|エレクトロ軍曹}}]]" can no longer be [[activate]]d.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=55662&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If the its effect of "{{GetEngName|エレクトロ軍曹}}" is negated, then can the selected Spell or Trap Card be activated?</ref>.
*'''If your "[[Twin-Headed Behemoth]]" is destroyed and sent to the [[Card Rulings:Mist Valley Falcon|Mist Valley FalconGraveyard]]''': ''See above; listed under while "[[Dark ElfSkill Drain]]"is active, its effect activates and it is Special Summoned.''
*'''[[Card Rulings:Guardian of OrderAtomic Firefly|Guardian of OrderAtomic Firefly]]:''': Even if "[[Skill DrainAtomic Firefly]]" is negating the 's effect "''There can only be 1 of this card face-up on activates in the field.''" of a monster like "[[Rai-JinGraveyard]]" or when "[[Guardian of OrderAtomic Firefly]]", is sent to the effect of copies of "[[Rai-JinGraveyard]]" or "[[Guardian at the end of Order]]" in your hand will still be activethe attack, so you still cannot Normal Summon a second copy of "[[Rai-Jin]]" or "[[Guardian of OrderSkill Drain]]"will not negate its effect.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=51816&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If "Skill Drain" has been activated, then can you Normal Summon a second "Guardian of Order" or "Rai-Jin"?</ref>
*'''[[Card Rulings:MaleficBurning Algae|MaleficBurning Algae]]:''': If the effect of a monster like "[[:{{GetEngName|Ｓｉｎ 青眼の白龍}}Burning Algae]]" or "[[:{{GetEngName|Ｓｉｎ 真紅眼の黒竜}}]]" or "[[:{{GetEngName|Ｓｉｎ スターダスト・ドラゴン}}]]" is 's effect cannot be negated by an effect like "[[Skill Drain]]" or "[[Forbidden Chalice]]", then its effect which prevents your other monsters from attacking is also negated, so you can attack with a monster other than "[[:{{GetEngName|Ｓｉｎ 青眼の白龍}}]]".<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=54212&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If the effect of "{{GetEngName|Ｓｉｎ 青眼の白龍}}" is negated, then can other monsters attack?</ref>
*'''[[Card Rulings:MaleficChainsaw Insect|MaleficChainsaw Insect]]:''': If the effect 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}}]]" is negated by an effect like "[[Skill Drain]]" or is active, your opponent will not get to draw, unless "[[Forbidden ChaliceChainsaw Insect]]"is destroyed in the battle, then its effect "''If there is no face-up Field Spell Card on will activate in the field, destroy this card.''" is also negated. Thus, "[[:{{GetEngName|Ｓｉｎ 青眼の白龍}}Graveyard]]" won't be destroyed if the [[Field Spell Card]] is removed from being face-up on the field.<ref>[http://yugioh.faqand your opponent will draw 1 card.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=54206&event=FE0006 Konami FAQ]: If the effect of "{{GetEngName|Ｓｉｎ 青眼の白龍}}" is negated, then is it destroyed by its own effect if there is no longer a Field Card?</ref>
*'''[[Card Rulings:Road SynchronD.D. Survivor|Road SynchronD.D. Survivor]]:''': If "[[Road SynchronSkill Drain]]" has its Level increased by 1 by its effect and later is active when "[[Skill DrainD.D. Survivor]]" is activatedremoved from play, then it is still [[Special Summon]]ed because its effect activates during the Level of "[[Road SynchronEnd Phase]]" returns to 4while it is removed from play.<ref name="RoaSyn-SkiDra"/>
* '''[[Card Rulings:Naturia SpiderfangDark World|Naturia SpiderfangDark World]]''': "The effects of these cards [[activate]] in the [[Naturia SpiderfangGraveyard]]" can attack if its effect is being negated by , so "[[Skill Drain]]", regardless of whether or will not the opponent activated the effect of a Spell/Trap/Effect Monster Card during this turn.<ref>[http://yugioh.faq.konami[negate]] their effects.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>
*'''[[Card Rulings:Panther WarriorGiant Kozaky|Panther WarriorGiant Kozaky]]:''': ''See above; listed under The effect of "[[Giant Kozaky]]" that inflicts damage to the [[controller]] activates in the [[Graveyard]] or the "removed zone", wherever "[[Giant Kozaky]]" goes to after being [[destroy]]ed. "[[The End of Anubis]]" will negate the effect of "[[Giant Kozaky]]" if it was [[destroy]]ed and sent to the Graveyard, but "[[Banisher of the Light]]" will not (because "[[Giant Kozaky]]" does not have to be "[[destroy]]ed and sent to the [[Graveyard]]"). Nor will "[[Skill Drain]]" negate the damage if "[[Dark ElfGiant Kozaky]]"is [[destroy]]ed.''
*'''[[Card Rulings:Rai-JinMirage Knight|Rai-JinMirage Knight]]:''': "[[Mirage Knight]]" can be [[Special Summon]]ed by "[[Dark Flare Knight]]"'s effect even if "[[Skill Drain]]" is active, because "[[Dark Flare Knight]]"'s effect activates in the [[Graveyard]]. However, "[[Mirage Knight]]"'See above; listed under s effects are negated by "[[Guardian of OrderSkill Drain]]".''
*'''[[Card Rulings:Road SynchronSacred Phoenix of Nephthys|Road SynchronSacred Phoenix of Nephthys]]:''': If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activeon the field, then the effect of "[[Sacred Phoenix of Nephthys]]"''If this card is used for the that [[Synchro Special Summon]] of a monster other than "s it from the [[Road WarriorGraveyard]]"is still activated, its Level because it is decreased by 2activated in the [[Graveyard]].''" of "However, the effect that destroys [[Spell Card|Spell]] and [[Road SynchronTrap Card]]" will be s on the field is negated, and because it will be used as a Level 4 monster.<ref name=activates on the field (so "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>and other [[Spell Card|Spell]] and [[ Trap Card]]s on the field are not [[destroy]]ed in this case).
*'''[[:Card Rulings:MaleficSand Moth|MaleficSand Moth]]:''': If Even if "[[Skill Drain]]" is negating the effect "''There can only be 1 face-up active when "[[MaleficSand Moth]]" monster on the field.''" of a monster like "is [[:{{GetEngName|Ｓｉｎ 青眼の白龍}}Special Summon]]" or "ed by its own effect, its [[:{{GetEngName|Ｓｉｎ 真紅眼の黒竜}}ATK]]" or "and [[:{{GetEngName|Ｓｉｎ スターダスト・ドラゴン}}DEF]]", then you still cannot Special Summon a second "will remained switched. (2000 [[:{{GetEngName|Ｓｉｎ 青眼の白龍}}ATK]]", since its effect is still active while it is in the hand.<ref>/ 1000 [[http://yugiohDEF]]).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:Malefic|Malefic]]''': Suppose you remove from play "[[:{{GetEngNameWinged Kuriboh|Ｓｉｎ 青眼の白龍}}]]" with a card like "[[Interdimensional Matter TransporterWinged Kuriboh]]", and then Summon another "[[:{{GetEngName|Ｓｉｎ 青眼の白龍}}]]", all while "[[Skill Drain]]" is active. During the [[End Phase]], even though the effect "''There can only be 1 face-up "[[Malefic]]" monster on the field.''" of the "[[:{{GetEngName|Ｓｉｎ 青眼の白龍}}]]" on Because the field is negated, that effect of the removed-from-play "[[:{{GetEngName|Ｓｉｎ 青眼の白龍}}Winged Kuriboh]]" is still active, so activates in the removed-from-play "[[:{{GetEngName|Ｓｉｎ 青眼の白龍}}]]" cannot return to the field. ThusGraveyard, the removed-from-play it will not be negated by "[[:{{GetEngName|Ｓｉｎ 青眼の白龍}}Skill Drain]]" 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>
===In Other Rulings===*'''[[Card Rulings:Spell CountersAmplifier|Spell CountersAmplifier]]''':If You cannot activate a card that would cause an infinite loop because its effect like cannot [[resolve]] completely. ... Example #2: you [[control]] "[[Skill DrainJinzo]]" negates the effect of a card like [[equip]]ped with "[[Breaker the Magical WarriorAmplifier]]" or and "[[Royal Magical LibrarySkill Drain]]", then all Spell Counters are removed from the monster.<ref>Your opponent cannot activate "[[http://yugioh.faq.konamiRoyal Decree]]".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:TuningwareCloudian - Ghost Fog|TuningwareCloudian - Ghost Fog]]:''': If "[[Skill Drain]]" is activeactivated while a monster has Fog Counter(s), you cannot use the effect of "[[Tuningware]]" to treat it as a Level 2 Fog Counter(s) remain on the 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>
*'''[[Card Rulings:Ultimate Obedient FiendPower Bond|Ultimate Obedient FiendPower Bond]]:''': The effect If you Fusion Summon "[[UFOroid Fighter]]"''This card can only attack if this card is the only card on your side of the field with 3000 [[ATK]], and if you also have no cards then later in your hand.''the turn " of [[Skill Drain]]"is activated, reducing its [[Ultimate Obedient FiendATK]]" to 0, you will be negated by still take 3000 points of damage during the [[End Phase]]. If you send "[[Skill DrainUFOroid Fighter]]", to the [[Graveyard]] so 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 by "[[Ultimate Obedient FiendPower Bond]]" can attack while you have one or more cards in your hand.<ref name="SkiDra-Attacking"/>
*'''[[Card Rulings:Obelisk the TormentorSpell Counter|Obelisk the TormentorSpell Counter]]:''': If When "[[Obelisk the TormentorSkill Drain]]" is Special Summoned active, and "you or your opponent activates a [[Skill DrainSpell Card]]" is activated during the same turn, then its effect will be negated and "do not place [[Obelisk the TormentorSpell Counter]]" will not be sent to the Graveyard during the End Phases on this monster. However, if Any Spell Counters that are on this monster are removed when "[[Skill Drain]]" is later destroyed, then "[[Obelisk the Tormentor]]" will be sent to the Graveyard during the End Phaseactivated.<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>
*'''[[Card Rulings:SuperviseSuper Double Summon|SuperviseSuper Double Summon]]''': If You can activate "[[Skill DrainSuper Double Summon]]" is negating the effect of and select a [[Gemini Monster]] which has not been that is having its effect [[Normal Summonnegate]]ed a second time, then the [[Gemini Monster]] may be equipped with d by "[[SuperviseSkill Drain]]". The [[Gemini Monster]] will be treated as if it was having been [[Normal Summon]]ed a second timewhile face-up on the field, but the effect effects it gains will be negated [[negate]]d by "[[Skill Drain]]". If "[[Skill Drain]]" is [[negate]]d or removed from the fieldlater in the turn, then you can apply the effect of the selected [[Gemini Monster]]'s effects will be active and can be used.<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 EaterThe Agent of Wisdom - Mercury|Trap EaterThe Agent of Wisdom - Mercury]]:''': If a card like When the effect of "[[Vanity's FiendThe Agent of Wisdom - Mercury]]" or is negated by "[[Fossil Dyna PachycephaloSkill Drain]]" has its effect negated by , and you have no [[hand]] at the end of your opponent's End Phase, and you destroy "[[Skill Drain]]"before your [[Standby Phase]] (such as with "[[Mystical Space Typhoon]]" during your [[Draw Phase]]), then you still can send CAN draw because "[[Skill Drain]]" to was destroyed. This is because the Graveyard to Special Summon "when you have no cards in your hand during your opponent's [[Trap EaterEnd Phase]]".<ref>is a condition, not an effect, so it is not negated by "[[http://yugioh.faq.konami.jp/EokpControl?&lang=en&tid=46582&event=FE0006 Konami FAQSkill Drain]]: Can "Trap Eater" be Special Summoned by sending . As long as you can make it so that "[[Skill Drain]]" is not negating " to the Graveyard while [[The Agent of Wisdom - Mercury]]"Vanity's Fiend" is on card-drawing effect by the time the field?</ref>[[Standby Phase]] begins, you can draw.
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