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An '''Extra Link''' (Japanese: エクストラリンク, ''Ekusutora Rinku'') is a series of [[Linked#Co-linked|co-linked]] [[Link Monster]]s that connects one [[Extra Monster Zone]] to the other. [[Monster Card|Monsters]] involved in the Extra Link are "Extra Linked". This allows a player to [[control]] monsters in both Extra Monster Zones simultaneously, and is the ''only'' way for a player to use both Extra Monster Zones. Since both are occupied, the opponent cannot use either of the Extra Monster Zones, unless they remove a monster from one of those zones.
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An '''Extra Link''' (Japanese: エクストラリンク, ''Ekusutora Rinku'') is a series of [[co-linked]] [[Link Monster]]s that includes Link Monsters in both [[Extra Monster Zone]]s. If [[Link Summon]]ing a Link Monster to an Extra Monster Zone would create an Extra Link, the player can do so even if they already [[control]] a monster in the other Extra Monster Zone—this is the only way for a player to control monsters in both Extra Monster Zones simultaneously.
  
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A player can create an Extra Link so long as the following conditions are met:
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The only ''TCG''/''OCG'' cards whose effects depend on Extra Linking are [[Match winner]] Link Monsters and "[[Topologic Gumblar Dragon]]".
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# The player controls a [[Link Monster]] in an Extra Monster Zone while the other Extra Monster Zone is unoccupied.
 
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# The Link Monster in the Extra Monster Zone is co-linked to either a single Link Monster in the middle [[Main Monster Zone]] that [[points to]] both Extra Monster Zones, or the beginning of a series of multiple co-linked Link Monsters that ends with the last Link Monster pointing to the unoccupied Extra Monster Zone. (The opponent's monsters can be used for these.)
 
  
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[[File:Set-up_for_Extra_Link.png|thumb|left|The set-up for creating an Extra Link.]]
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==Mechanics==
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[[File:Extra_Link_2.png|thumb|An Extra Link using monsters in the opponent's Main Monster Zones.]]
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If there is a series of co-linked Link Monsters that includes Link Monsters in both Extra Monster Zones, all of those co-linked Link Monsters are considered to be Extra Linked. Additionally, any monster co-linked to an Extra Linked monster is also Extra Linked. An Extra Link is formed regardless of which player [[control]]s the monsters (including the monsters in the Extra Monster Zones).
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In that case, the player can [[Link Summon]] a second Link Monster to the unoccupied Extra Monster Zone, as long as it would be co-linked to the Extra Linked Link Monster in Main Monster Zone. Performing the Link Summon must not disrupt the Extra Link by using the other Link Monsters in it as [[Link Material]]s.
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If [[Link Summon]]ing a Link Monster to an Extra Monster Zone would create an Extra Link, the player can do so even if they already control a monster in the other Extra Monster Zone; this is the only way for a player to control monsters in both Extra Monster Zones simultaneously. This can be used to prevent the opponent from [[Special Summon]]ing monsters to the Extra Monster Zones.
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==Creating an Extra Link==
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Typically, an Extra Link requires at least five [[co-linked]] [[Link Monster]]s: three monsters in the [[Main Monster Zone]]s and two in the [[Extra Monster Zone]]s. It is possible to create an Extra Link using fewer than five monsters by co-linking diagonally;<ref>{{cite web  |url=https://yugiohblog.konami.com/articles/?p=8355  |title=Advanced Link Monster Tactics: What Does "Extra Linked" Mean? |website=Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Strategy Articles  |publisher=Konami  |date=25 August 2017 }}</ref> however, there are very few Link Monsters that have the necessary pairs of [[Link Arrow]]s to create a 3-card Extra Link ([[Top-Left Link Arrow cards|Top-Left]] and [[Top-Right Link Arrow cards|Top-Right]]) or 4-card Extra Link (Top-Left and [[Middle-Right Link Arrow cards|Middle-Right]], or Top-Right and [[Middle-Left Link Arrow cards|Middle-Left]]) on the player's side of the field.
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Most Link Monsters with the necessary Link Arrows for a 3-card Extra Link on the player's side of the field have [[condition]]s that prevent their [[control]]ler from [[Special Summon]]ing monsters to the Extra Monsters Zones they point to. (The [[Link-6]] "[[Firewall Dragon Singularity]]" is the only Link Monster with these Link Arrows not to have such a condition due to its high [[Link Rating]].) This prevents a player who does not already control both Extra Monster Zones from creating a 3-card Extra Link using only their own Link Monsters; however, a player can create an Extra Link using only three monsters if their opponent's monsters are part of the Extra Link, or if they already control Link Monsters in both Extra Monster Zones.
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There is only one Link Monster to have the necessary Link Arrows for a 4-card Extra Link on the player's side of the field: the Link-6 "Firewall Dragon Singularity". However, since it also has the necessary Link Arrows to form a 3-card Extra Link, it would be more likely to be used for a 3-card Extra Link instead.
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
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Set-up for Extra Link.png|Set-up for creating an Extra Link using the player's own monsters
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Extra Link.png|Extra Linking the player's own monsters to control both Extra Monster Zones
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Extra Link 2.png|Extra Linking the opponent's monsters to control both Extra Monster Zones
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==Anime==
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In the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS]]'' anime, [[Roken Kogami|Varis]],<ref>{{episode|vrains|45|ref}}</ref> [[Yusaku Fujiki|Playmaker]],<ref>{{episode|vrains|46|ref}}</ref> [[Lightning]],<ref>{{episode|vrains|86|ref}}</ref> and [[Spectre]]<ref>{{episode|vrains|87|ref}}</ref> have all performed an Extra Link. In particular, Lightning pulled it off using the [[Link Spell Card]] "[[Judgment Arrows]]", while Spectre performed an Extra Link consisting of seven monsters, which he dubbed "Ultimate Extra Link" ("Extra Link Full Mode" in the Japanese version).
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==List==
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The following are the cards that mention Extra Linking in their [[card text]]:
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===OCG/TCG===
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{{Card query|[[misc::Extra Link]]|type=monster|medium=official}}
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{{Card query|[[misc::Extra Link]]|type=non-monster|medium=official}}
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===Anime===
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{{Card query|[[misc::Extra Link]]|type=monster|medium=non-official}}
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{{Card query|[[misc::Extra Link]]|type=non-monster|medium=non-official}}
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 03:26, 7 October 2023

Extra Link

An Extra Link in which each player controls a Link Monster in the Extra Monster Zone
An Extra Link in which each player controls a Link Monster in the Extra Monster Zone

Japanese

エクストラリンク

Japanese (romanized)

Ekusutora Rinku

Japanese (translated)

Extra Link

An Extra Link (Japanese: エクストラリンク, Ekusutora Rinku) is a series of co-linked Link Monsters that includes Link Monsters in both Extra Monster Zones. If Link Summoning a Link Monster to an Extra Monster Zone would create an Extra Link, the player can do so even if they already control a monster in the other Extra Monster Zone—this is the only way for a player to control monsters in both Extra Monster Zones simultaneously.

The only TCG/OCG cards whose effects depend on Extra Linking are Match winner Link Monsters and "Topologic Gumblar Dragon".

Mechanics[edit]

If there is a series of co-linked Link Monsters that includes Link Monsters in both Extra Monster Zones, all of those co-linked Link Monsters are considered to be Extra Linked. Additionally, any monster co-linked to an Extra Linked monster is also Extra Linked. An Extra Link is formed regardless of which player controls the monsters (including the monsters in the Extra Monster Zones).

If Link Summoning a Link Monster to an Extra Monster Zone would create an Extra Link, the player can do so even if they already control a monster in the other Extra Monster Zone; this is the only way for a player to control monsters in both Extra Monster Zones simultaneously. This can be used to prevent the opponent from Special Summoning monsters to the Extra Monster Zones.

Creating an Extra Link[edit]

Typically, an Extra Link requires at least five co-linked Link Monsters: three monsters in the Main Monster Zones and two in the Extra Monster Zones. It is possible to create an Extra Link using fewer than five monsters by co-linking diagonally;[1] however, there are very few Link Monsters that have the necessary pairs of Link Arrows to create a 3-card Extra Link (Top-Left and Top-Right) or 4-card Extra Link (Top-Left and Middle-Right, or Top-Right and Middle-Left) on the player's side of the field.

Most Link Monsters with the necessary Link Arrows for a 3-card Extra Link on the player's side of the field have conditions that prevent their controller from Special Summoning monsters to the Extra Monsters Zones they point to. (The Link-6 "Firewall Dragon Singularity" is the only Link Monster with these Link Arrows not to have such a condition due to its high Link Rating.) This prevents a player who does not already control both Extra Monster Zones from creating a 3-card Extra Link using only their own Link Monsters; however, a player can create an Extra Link using only three monsters if their opponent's monsters are part of the Extra Link, or if they already control Link Monsters in both Extra Monster Zones.

There is only one Link Monster to have the necessary Link Arrows for a 4-card Extra Link on the player's side of the field: the Link-6 "Firewall Dragon Singularity". However, since it also has the necessary Link Arrows to form a 3-card Extra Link, it would be more likely to be used for a 3-card Extra Link instead.

Gallery[edit]

  • Set-up for creating an Extra Link using the player's own monsters

  • Extra Linking the player's own monsters to control both Extra Monster Zones

  • Extra Linking the opponent's monsters to control both Extra Monster Zones

Anime[edit]

In the Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS anime, Varis,[2] Playmaker,[3] Lightning,[4] and Spectre[5] have all performed an Extra Link. In particular, Lightning pulled it off using the Link Spell Card "Judgment Arrows", while Spectre performed an Extra Link consisting of seven monsters, which he dubbed "Ultimate Extra Link" ("Extra Link Full Mode" in the Japanese version).

List[edit]

The following are the cards that mention Extra Linking in their card text:

OCG/TCG[edit]

NameJapanese namePrimary typeAttributeTypeATKLink
Amatsu-Okami of the Divine Peaks神峰之天津靇（シンポウノアマツオカミ）Effect Monster
Link Monster		LIGHTDragon30004
Iron Knight of Revolution革（かく）命（めい）の鉄（てつ）騎（き）士（し）Effect Monster
Link Monster		EARTHMachine24004
Kaiser Eagle, the Heavens' Mandate天（てん）元（げん）の荒（あら）鷲（わし）王（おう）Effect Monster
Link Monster		LIGHTWinged Beast30005
Noritoshi in Darkest Rainment黒衣之詔刀師（コクイノノリトシ）Effect Monster
Link Monster		DARKSpellcaster25005
Sanctity of Dragonユニティ・オブ・ドラゴンEffect Monster
Link Monster		LIGHTDragon30005
Skyfaring Castle of the Black Forest黒（くろ）き森（もり）の航（こう）天（てん）閣（かく）Effect Monster
Link Monster		WINDRock24004
Topologic Gumblar Dragonトポロジック・ガンブラー・ドラゴンEffect Monster
Link Monster		DARKCyberse30004
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Anime[edit]

NameJapanese namePrimary typeAttributeTypeLevelATKDEFLink
Sunseed Shadow聖種の影芽（サンシード・シャドウ）Effect MonsterEARTHPlant10400
Topologic Gumblar Dragonトポロジック・ガンブラー・ドラゴンLink MonsterDARKCyberse30004
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NameJapanese nameCard typeProperty
Zero Extra Linkゼロ・エクストラリンクSpell CardContinuous Spell Card
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References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Advanced Link Monster Tactics: What Does "Extra Linked" Mean?". Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Strategy Articles. Konami. 25 August 2017.
  2. ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS episode 04545: "Standing Tall"
  3. ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS episode 04646: "Link to the Future"
  4. ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS episode 08686: "The Weakest Link"
  5. ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS episode 08787: "The Ultimate Connection"
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