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A '''card effect''' is any effect in the game introduced by a specific card, excluding the [[Condition#Conditions that cannot be negated|condition]] and [[cost]] of that card.
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{{For|the monster type|Effect Monster}}
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An '''effect''' ({{ruby|効|こう}}{{ruby|果|か}} ''kōka'') or '''card effect''' is a modification of the game created by the [[card text]] of an [[Effect Monster]], [[Spell Card]], or [[Trap Card]]. Effects produced by Effect Monsters are called [[monster effect]]s.
  
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It is written below the Type of Monster (or below the artwork in case of [[Spell Card|Spell]] and [[Trap Card]]s) and special abilities are written here. [[Normal Monster]]s have only a short description about the card, and have no effect on gameplay.
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[[Condition]]s, [[cost]]s, and [[material]]s are not card effects. A card's effects (as well as any conditions, costs, and materials) are detailed in its [[card text]].
  
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Nearly every area of the Duel is capable of being handicapped or boosted by a card effect. The primary focus of card abilities is usually the [[Playing Field|field]], such as with cards like "[[Level Limit - Area B]]". The [[hand]] is also a focus for effects, "[[Infinite Cards]]" and "[[Spirit Reaper]]" both counting.
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[[Pendulum Monster]]s can have two different kinds of effect text. Effect Pendulum Monsters have monster effects, but all Pendulum Monsters can have [[Pendulum Effect]]s (including [[Normal Pendulum Monster]]s). However, some Pendulum Monsters do not have Pendulum Effects, in which case the Pendulum Effect box is left blank.
  
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
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* In the Japanese anime, card effects are often called "special abilities" (''tokushū nōryoku''). In the manga, they are referred to as both "effects" and "special abilities"; they are also very rarely referred to as "powers".
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* In the anime (both original Japanese and dubbed), effects are often called "special abilities" (特殊能力 ''tokushū nōryoku''). In the manga, they are referred to as both "effects" and "special abilities"; they are also very rarely referred to as "powers".
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** In the first season of ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! GX]]'', [[Jaden Yuki]] referred to the effects of his "[[Elemental HERO]]" monsters as "Super Powers".
  
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==In other languages==
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[[Category:Gameplay]]
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{{In other languages
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| fr_name  = effet
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| de_name  = Effekt
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| it_name  = effetto
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| pt_name  = efeito
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| es_name  = efecto
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| ja_name  = {{ruby|効|こう}}{{ruby|果|か}}
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| ja_romaji = kōka
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| ko_name  = 효과
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| ko_rr    = hyogwa
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| zh_name  = 效果
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| zh_pinyin = xiàoguǒ
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}}
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{{Card layout}}
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[[Category:Card layout]]

Latest revision as of 16:56, 2 January 2024

For the monster type, see Effect Monster.

An effect (効（こう）果（か） kōka) or card effect is a modification of the game created by the card text of an Effect Monster, Spell Card, or Trap Card. Effects produced by Effect Monsters are called monster effects.

Conditions, costs, and materials are not card effects. A card's effects (as well as any conditions, costs, and materials) are detailed in its card text.

Pendulum Monsters can have two different kinds of effect text. Effect Pendulum Monsters have monster effects, but all Pendulum Monsters can have Pendulum Effects (including Normal Pendulum Monsters). However, some Pendulum Monsters do not have Pendulum Effects, in which case the Pendulum Effect box is left blank.

Trivia[edit]

  • In the anime (both original Japanese and dubbed), effects are often called "special abilities" (特殊能力 tokushū nōryoku). In the manga, they are referred to as both "effects" and "special abilities"; they are also very rarely referred to as "powers".

In other languages[edit]

"Effect" in languages other than English
Language NameRomanized
French effet
German Effekt
Italian effetto
Portuguese efeito
Spanish efecto
Japanese 効（こう）果（か）kōka
こうか (kana)
効果 (base)
Korean 효과hyogwa
Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) 效果xiàoguǒ
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