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'''Special Summon''' (特殊召喚 ''Tokushu Shōkan'') is any [[Summon]] other than [[Normal Summon]] or [[Flip Summon]]. They usually occur due to a [[card effect]] or [[Summoning condition]]. The [[monster]] is played directly onto the [[Monster Card Zone]] in [[face-up]] [[Attack Position]] or face-up [[Defense Position]], unless the card indicates otherwise; unlike Normal and Flip Summons, monsters can be Special Summoned [[face-down]] (but only when a card specifically says so). [[Ritual Summon]]s, [[Fusion Summon]]s, [[Contact Fusion]]s, [[Synchro Summon]]s and [[Xyz Summon]]s are all Special Summons.
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{{About|the game mechanic|the category of Effect Monsters|Special Summon Monster|the Tip Card|""Special Summons"" (Tip Card)}}
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[[File:ReanimationWave-MADU-EN-VG-artwork.png|thumb|Artwork of "[[Reanimation Wave]]", an example of a card that Special Summons a monster]]
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A '''Special Summon''' ({{Ruby|特|とく}}{{Ruby|殊|しゅ}}{{Ruby|召|しょう}}{{Ruby|喚|かん}} ''Tokushu Shōkan'') is any type of Summon that is not a [[Normal Summon]] or a [[Flip Summon]]. [[Fusion Summon]]s, [[Ritual Summon]]s, [[Synchro Summon]]s, [[Xyz Summon]]s, [[Pendulum Summon]]s, and [[Link Summon]]s are all types of Special Summons.  
  
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Special Summons do not take up the player's Normal Summon/[[Normal Set|Set]] for the [[turn]], and there is no restriction on the number of times they can be performed in a turn. Special Summoning does not require [[Tribute]]s for high-[[Level]] monsters like Normal Summons and Sets do, unless otherwise specified by a card.
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If a monster is [[Set]] in a [[Monster Zone]] by a card effect, and is not being [[Normal Set]], that is implicitly a Special Summon face-down. For example, if the effect of "[[Toadally Awesome]]" causes a monster to be [[Set]] onto the field, that monster is being Special Summoned in face-down [[Defense Position]].
  
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==Special Summon groups==
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There is no limit on the number of times a player can Special Summon each turn. Unless otherwise specified, by default a Special Summon is performed in either face-up [[Attack Position|Attack]] or Defense Position (the [[battle position]] is decided by the player performing the Summon).<ref name="rulebook">{{cite book |title=Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game Official Rulebook |publisher=Konami |page=25 |edition=Version 10 |url=https://img.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/rulebook/SD_RuleBook_EN_10.pdf}}</ref>
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There are two different groups that describe how monsters are Special Summoned. The group affects which cards can negate the Special Summon.
 
  
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Cards printed with [[Problem-Solving Card Text]] can easily have their method of Special Summon determined; cards whose effect to Special Summon themselves that contain colons or semicolon are Special Summons due to a card effect, whereas cards that Special Summon themselves that don't contain either are built-in Special Summons. Any card effect that Special Summons a different card is a "Special Summon with a card effect".
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== Mechanics ==
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=== Special Summon by game mechanics ===
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There are several game mechanics which allow the turn player to perform a Special Summon during an open [[game state]] in their [[Main Phase]]. Specifically, they are: [[Synchro Summon]], [[Xyz Summon]], [[Pendulum Summon]], and [[Link Summon]]. A Special Summon performed this way does not create a [[Chain Link]], but can be negated by effects that negate Summons.
  
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===Built-in Special Summons===
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Cards and effects that perform a Special Summon by game mechanics (e.g. "[[Urgent Tuning]]", "[[Wonder Xyz]]") are still considered to be a Special Summon by game mechanics; the Summon is performed immediately after the effect resolves, so can be negated if the card was used as Chain Link 1. In contrast, effects that perform a Special Summon treated as one of these types of Summon (e.g. "[[Necroid Synchro]]", "[[Numbers Eveil]]") are not considered to be Special Summons by game mechanics, but rather a Special Summon by card effect that is merely treated as one of these types of Summon.
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'''Built-in Special Summons''' (also '''unofficially''' known as '''Inherent Special Summons''') are Special Summons that are done by a Summoning Procedure either by its own Summoning mechanics ([[Synchro Summon]], [[Xyz Summon]]), a [[Summoning condition]] or by an [[Unclassified Effect|Effect without Classification]] that allows it to be Summoned that way. Generally, these are performed when the [[game state]] is open during your [[Main Phase]] (for example, "[[Cyber Dragon]]", "[[Solar Wind Jammer]]", "[[Ghost Ship]]", "[[Exodius the Ultimate Forbidden Lord]]", etc.). This type of Special Summon behaves similarly to Normal Summons and Flip Summons. [[Contact Fusion]]s, [[Synchro Summon]]s and [[Xyz Summon]]s (except [[Rank-Up]]s) fall into this group of Special Summons.
 
  
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Following the [[Problem-Solving Card Text]], monsters' card text will specify in parenthesis "()" the location from which they can be Summoned, excluding Synchro and Xyz Summons. Monsters whose card texts do not specify the location from where they are Summoned are always Summoned from the [[hand]] if they are used in the [[Main Deck]], and from the [[Extra Deck]] if they are used there.
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Along with Special Summons by Summoning procedures, they are collectively known as "Built-In Summons".<ref name="PSCT 5">{{cite web |last1=Tewart |first1=Kevin |title=Problem-Solving Card Text, Part 5: Special Summons |url=https://yugiohblog.konami.com/articles/?p=3111 |website=Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Strategy Articles |publisher=Konami |date=27 July 2011}}</ref>
  
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These Special Summons are the only Special Summons that have a [[Summon negation window]]. As such, they can be [[negate]]d by any card that can negate Special Summons, including "[[Solemn Warning]]", "[[Solemn Judgment]]", and "[[Black Horn of Heaven]]". Cards such as "[[Divine Wrath]]" cannot negate this type of Special Summon, because these Summoning Procedures do not [[activate]] nor are they card effects (although some of them are allowed by an [[Unclassified Effect|Effect without Classification]]).
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=== Special Summon by Summoning procedure ===
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Many monsters have a Summoning procedure that specifies a method to Special Summon them. This procedure can be performed during an open game state in the turn player's Main Phase. A Special Summon performed this way does not create a [[Chain Link]], but can be negated by effects that negate Summons.
  
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To go into more detail with [[Unclassified Effect|Effects without Classification]], [[Summoning condition]]s and Built-In Summons, if the monster can be Normal Summoned/Set with a Built-In Summon, then that is done by an [[Unclassified Effect|Effect without Classification]]. [[Normal Summon]]ing/[[Set]]ing is the primary to place it on the field; therefore, any "extra" ways to Summon them are considered effects that allow them to be Summoned differently. The effect is applied on the monster in the location that it can be Special Summoned from, and for cards printed in [[Problem-Solving Card Text|PSCT]], the location is in parenthesis "()". That effect allows the monster to be Special Summoned using the Summoning Procedure described on the card text from the specific area.<br/>
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Along with Special Summons by game mechanics, they are collectively known as "Built-In Summons".<ref name="PSCT 5"/>
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For example, [[Grapha, Dragon Lord of Dark World]] can be Normal Summoned/Set as its primary way of Summoning it; therefore any Extra Summons are done by an [[Unclassified Effect|Effect without Classification]]. It is applied on Grapha in the Graveyard, and it allows Grapha to be Summoned using the Summoning Procedure of returning a "Dark World" monster to the hand and Special Summoning it from the Graveyard. If [[Grapha, Dragon Lord of Dark World]] is destroyed by [[Dark Ruler Ha Des]], then Ha Des will negate Grapha's [[Unclassified Effect|effect without classification]] in the Graveyard; therefore, Grapha cannot use the Summoning Procedure at all to Special Summon itself.<br/>
 
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However, if the monster is a [[Special-Summon Only Monsters|Special-Summon only monster]] (including "[[Nomi]]" monsters), then it's Built-In Summon is a [[Summoning condition]]. Since it cannot be Normal Summoned/Set, it must be Special Summoned on the way written on the card (or must first be Summoned) as the primary way to Summon it. The difference between these two methods of Built-In Summons is shown in the [[Card Rulings:Vampire Grace|Rulings of Vampire Grace]].
 
  
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===Special Summon with a card effect===
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==== Special Summon Monsters ====
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These are any Special Summon that results or occurs at the [[Resolve|resolution]] of an [[activate]]d card effect that Special Summons (e.g. "[[Monster Reborn]]" and "[[Gorz the Emissary of Darkness]]"). [[Fusion Summon]]s, [[Ritual Summon]]s and [[Rank-Up]]s fall under this group of Special Summons.
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For [[Special Summon Monster]]s, if they specify a Summoning procedure, the listed procedure is the only way to properly Special Summon that monster. For these monsters, this procedure is not an effect, so can be used even if the monster's effects are negated. Most non-[[Ritual Monster|Ritual]] Main Deck Special Summon Monsters, and some Extra Deck monsters, specify a Summoning procedure.
  
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These Special Summons cannot be negated, but they can be stopped by negating the initial effect that caused the Special Summon. Cards such as "Black Horn of Heaven" and "[[Thunder King Rai-Oh]]" cannot negate this Special Summon, because it occurs during resolution of a card effect, and you cannot activate anything (and start and resolve a new Chain) when resolving another card or effect; there cannot be a Chain within another Chain. However, cards such as "Divine Wrath" and "[[Dark Bribe]]" can negate the activation of a monster effect or [[Spell Card|Spell]]/[[Trap Card]] that would Special Summon a monster, respectively. "Solemn Judgement" can negate either a Spell/Trap effect (including one that would Special Summon a monster) or a built-in Special Summon; however, it cannot negate monster effects that Special Summon. "Solemn Warning" can negate any effect that Special Summons, as well as built-in Special Summons (if it is a Spell or Trap card, "Solemn Warning" can only negate it if it is the initial activation of the card as it cannot negate activation of effects).
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Examples:
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* Special Summoning "[[Photon Thrasher]]" (from the hand) when the player controls no monsters.
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* Special Summoning "[[XY-Dragon Cannon]]" (from the Extra Deck) by banishing "[[X-Head Cannon]]" and "[[Y-Dragon Head]]"
  
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==Summon response window==
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==== Normal Summon Monsters ====
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{{main|Summon response window}}
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For [[Normal Summon Monster]]s, if they specify a Summoning procedure, they can still be Special Summoned by other ways (unless otherwise specified). For these monsters, this procedure is an effect, so cannot be used if the monster's effects are negated. However, it is not an activated effect, so does not create a Chain Link.
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The "Summon Response Window" is an unofficial term, used to describe the window that responds to a successful Summon (an action that does NOT start a Chain; go see [[Fast Effect Timing]]). Cards and effects that can be activated in response to a successful Special Summon, such as "[[Torrential Tribute]]" and "[[Bottomless Trap Hole]]", can be activated after any of these Special Summons, regardless of whether it is built-in or because of a resolved effect. However, they cannot be activated if a monster is Special Summoned by a card effect that is [[Chain Link]] 2 or higher, unless the activation of all other cards and effects that would resolve after it are negated. This is because cards and effects cannot be activated in the middle of a resolving Chain, and whatever effect resolves last (as Chain Link 1) would cause these cards to [[miss the timing]].
 
  
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Furthermore, if the card effect that Special Summoned the monster did something else immediately after Special Summoning the monster (e.g. "[[Magical Dimension]]"), then this window does not occur and any cards that can be activated in response to a Summon miss the timing.
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Examples:
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* Special Summoning "[[Cyber Dragon]]" (from the hand) when only the opponent controls a monster.
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* Special Summoning "[[Grapha, Dragon Lord of Dark World]]" (from the Graveyard) by returning a monster a "Dark World" monster on the field to the hand.
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=== Special Summon by card effect ===
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Cards can have [[effect]]s that allow players to Special Summon monsters to the [[field]].
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==== Activated effect ====
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Many cards and activated effects have effects that Special Summons monsters to the field. The activation of any card or effect necessarily creates a Chain Link. While the activation or effect of these effects can be negated, the Summons themselves cannot be.<ref name="PSCT 5"/>
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[[Ritual Summon|Ritual]] and [[Fusion Summon]]ing are always performed by card effects.
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Examples:
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* Activating the effect of "[[Genex Ally Birdman]]" by returning 1 face-up monster the player controls to the hand, to Special Summon it from the hand.
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* Activating the effect of "[[Polymerization]]", using "[[Elemental HERO Avian]]" and "[[Elemental HERO Burstinatrix]]" as Fusion Material to Fusion Summon "[[Elemental HERO Flame Wingman]]"
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==== Non-activated effect ====
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Some cards have effects that can Special Summon monsters without using a Chain Link. These effects often do still need to activate initially, but the Special Summon is performed later, outside of a Chain Link.
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Examples:
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* Special Summoning "[[Revival Jam]]" during the player's next Standby Phase after its effect was activated
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* "[[Vicious Claw]]" applying its effect to return itself to the hand to prevent the equipped monster from being destroyed by battle, destroy a monster on the field, then Special Summon an "[[Evil Token]]"
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* "[[Synthetic Seraphim]]" applying its effect to Special Summon a "[[Synthetic Seraphim Token]]" immediately after a Counter Trap Card resolves
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== In other languages ==
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{{In other languages
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| fr_name  = Invocation Spéciale
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| de_name  = Spezialbeschwörung
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| it_name  = Evocazione Speciale
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| pt_name  = Invocação-Especial
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| es_name  = Invocación Especial
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| ja_name  = {{Ruby|特|とく}}{{Ruby|殊|しゅ}}{{Ruby|召|しょう}}{{Ruby|喚|かん}}
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| ja_romaji = Tokushu Shōkan
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| ko_name  = 특수 소환
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| ko_rr    = Teuksu Sohwan
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| zh_name  = 特殊召喚
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| zh_pinyin = Tèshū Zhàohuàn
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| sc_name  = 特殊召唤
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| sc_pinyin = Tèshū Zhàohuàn
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}}
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{{In other languages|(to) Special Summon
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| fr_name = Invoquer Spécialement
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| de_name = beschwören als Spezialbeschwörung
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| it_name = Evocare Specialmente
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| pt_name = Invocar por Invocação-Especial
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| es_name = Invocar de Modo Especial
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}}
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== References ==
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[[Category:Types of Summon]]
 
[[Category:Types of Summon]]

Latest revision as of 06:39, 25 February 2024

This article is about the game mechanic. For the category of Effect Monsters, see Special Summon Monster. For the Tip Card, see "Special Summons" (Tip Card).
Artwork of "Reanimation Wave", an example of a card that Special Summons a monster

A Special Summon (特（とく）殊（しゅ）召（しょう）喚（かん） Tokushu Shōkan) is any type of Summon that is not a Normal Summon or a Flip Summon. Fusion Summons, Ritual Summons, Synchro Summons, Xyz Summons, Pendulum Summons, and Link Summons are all types of Special Summons.

If a monster is Set in a Monster Zone by a card effect, and is not being Normal Set, that is implicitly a Special Summon face-down. For example, if the effect of "Toadally Awesome" causes a monster to be Set onto the field, that monster is being Special Summoned in face-down Defense Position.

There is no limit on the number of times a player can Special Summon each turn. Unless otherwise specified, by default a Special Summon is performed in either face-up Attack or Defense Position (the battle position is decided by the player performing the Summon).[1]

Mechanics[edit]

Special Summon by game mechanics[edit]

There are several game mechanics which allow the turn player to perform a Special Summon during an open game state in their Main Phase. Specifically, they are: Synchro Summon, Xyz Summon, Pendulum Summon, and Link Summon. A Special Summon performed this way does not create a Chain Link, but can be negated by effects that negate Summons.

Cards and effects that perform a Special Summon by game mechanics (e.g. "Urgent Tuning", "Wonder Xyz") are still considered to be a Special Summon by game mechanics; the Summon is performed immediately after the effect resolves, so can be negated if the card was used as Chain Link 1. In contrast, effects that perform a Special Summon treated as one of these types of Summon (e.g. "Necroid Synchro", "Numbers Eveil") are not considered to be Special Summons by game mechanics, but rather a Special Summon by card effect that is merely treated as one of these types of Summon.

Along with Special Summons by Summoning procedures, they are collectively known as "Built-In Summons".[2]

Special Summon by Summoning procedure[edit]

Many monsters have a Summoning procedure that specifies a method to Special Summon them. This procedure can be performed during an open game state in the turn player's Main Phase. A Special Summon performed this way does not create a Chain Link, but can be negated by effects that negate Summons.

Along with Special Summons by game mechanics, they are collectively known as "Built-In Summons".[2]

Special Summon Monsters[edit]

For Special Summon Monsters, if they specify a Summoning procedure, the listed procedure is the only way to properly Special Summon that monster. For these monsters, this procedure is not an effect, so can be used even if the monster's effects are negated. Most non-Ritual Main Deck Special Summon Monsters, and some Extra Deck monsters, specify a Summoning procedure.

Examples:

Normal Summon Monsters[edit]

For Normal Summon Monsters, if they specify a Summoning procedure, they can still be Special Summoned by other ways (unless otherwise specified). For these monsters, this procedure is an effect, so cannot be used if the monster's effects are negated. However, it is not an activated effect, so does not create a Chain Link.

Examples:

  • Special Summoning "Cyber Dragon" (from the hand) when only the opponent controls a monster.
  • Special Summoning "Grapha, Dragon Lord of Dark World" (from the Graveyard) by returning a monster a "Dark World" monster on the field to the hand.

Special Summon by card effect[edit]

Cards can have effects that allow players to Special Summon monsters to the field.

Activated effect[edit]

Many cards and activated effects have effects that Special Summons monsters to the field. The activation of any card or effect necessarily creates a Chain Link. While the activation or effect of these effects can be negated, the Summons themselves cannot be.[2]

Ritual and Fusion Summoning are always performed by card effects.

Examples:

Non-activated effect[edit]

Some cards have effects that can Special Summon monsters without using a Chain Link. These effects often do still need to activate initially, but the Special Summon is performed later, outside of a Chain Link.

Examples:

  • Special Summoning "Revival Jam" during the player's next Standby Phase after its effect was activated
  • "Vicious Claw" applying its effect to return itself to the hand to prevent the equipped monster from being destroyed by battle, destroy a monster on the field, then Special Summon an "Evil Token"
  • "Synthetic Seraphim" applying its effect to Special Summon a "Synthetic Seraphim Token" immediately after a Counter Trap Card resolves

In other languages[edit]

"Special Summon" in languages other than English
Language NameRomanized
French Invocation Spéciale
German Spezialbeschwörung
Italian Evocazione Speciale
Portuguese Invocação-Especial
Spanish Invocación Especial
Japanese 特（とく）殊（しゅ）召（しょう）喚（かん）Tokushu Shōkan
とくしゅしょうかん (kana)
特殊召喚 (base)
Korean 특수 소환Teuksu Sohwan
Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) 特殊召喚Tèshū Zhàohuàn
Chinese (Simplified) 特殊召唤Tèshū Zhàohuàn
"(to) Special Summon" in languages other than English
Language Name
French Invoquer Spécialement
German beschwören als Spezialbeschwörung
Italian Evocare Specialmente
Portuguese Invocar por Invocação-Especial
Spanish Invocar de Modo Especial

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game Official Rulebook (PDF) (Version 10 ed.). Konami. p. 25.
  2. ↑ a b c Tewart, Kevin (27 July 2011). "Problem-Solving Card Text, Part 5: Special Summons". Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Strategy Articles. Konami.
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