Difference between revisions of "Gemini monster"
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* [[Evocator Chevalier]] | * [[Evocator Chevalier]] | ||
* [[Featherizer]] | * [[Featherizer]] | ||
| − | * [[Gemini Soldier]] | + | * [[Gemini Soldier]] |
| − | * [[Blazewing Butterfly]] | + | * [[Blazewing Butterfly]] |
* [[Future Samurai]] | * [[Future Samurai]] | ||
* [[Dark Valkyria]] | * [[Dark Valkyria]] | ||
| − | * [[Tuned Magician]] | + | * [[Tuned Magician]] |
* [[Gemini Summoner]] | * [[Gemini Summoner]] | ||
* [[Energy Bravery]] | * [[Energy Bravery]] | ||
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* [[Swing of Memories]] | * [[Swing of Memories]] | ||
* [[Faustian Bargain]] | * [[Faustian Bargain]] | ||
| − | * [[Double Summon]] | + | * [[Double Summon]] |
* [[Hidden Armory]] | * [[Hidden Armory]] | ||
* [[Ekibyo Drakmord]] | * [[Ekibyo Drakmord]] | ||
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* [[Divine Sword - Phoenix Blade]] | * [[Divine Sword - Phoenix Blade]] | ||
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| − | * [[Gemini Trap Hole]] | + | * [[Gemini Trap Hole]] |
* [[Gemini Counter]] | * [[Gemini Counter]] | ||
* [[Gemini Booster]] | * [[Gemini Booster]] | ||
Revision as of 15:18, 19 February 2010
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Gemini Monsters (known as Dual Monsters in the OCG) are a subtype of Effect Monster. They have effects, but these effects must be "unlocked" by performing an additional Normal Summon on them while they are face-up on the field (known in the OCG as a Second Summon). Until then, they are treated as Normal Monsters on the field and in the graveyard. You can not special summon Gemini's from the hand or the deck by abilities that supports normal monsters, like "Ancient Rules", because they still count as Effect monsters while in the hand and Deck. However, since they count as Normal monsters while they are in the Graveyard, they benefit greatly from the many support cards that allow Normal Monsters to be summoned back from the Graveyard, like "Birthright".
All Gemini Monsters to date are treated as Normal Monsters while they are face-up on the field before being Gemini Summoned, or while they are in the Graveyard. If they exist anywhere else, they are treated as Effect Monsters.
The process of Gemini Summoning a Gemini Monster (that is being treated as a Normal Monster by its effect) is just the same as performing any other Normal Summon, except that the monster is already on the field and you don't have to Tribute monsters for Gemini Monsters of Level 5 or above. You cannot Gemini Summon a Gemini Monster that has already been Gemini Summoned (and is still considered to have been Gemini Summoned).
Once a Gemini Monster has been Gemini Summoned, it is then treated as an Effect Monster and it gains the effect(s) written on it.
While this entire process seems very troublesome to go through for just one monster, note that Gemini monsters usually have extremely powerful effects, often without a drawback.
The Gemini Monsters were initially released in Tactical Evolution, with more released in Gladiator's Assault, Phantom Darkness, Light of Destruction, Structure Deck 17: Warrior's Strike and Stardust Overdrive Booster Pack.
