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'''Special Summon-only monsters''', often referred to as '''Semi-Nomi''' monsters, are [[Special Summon Monster]]s that normally can only be [[Special Summon]]ed from a non-[[public knowledge]] location by the method specified in their card text.
 
  
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Special Summon-only monsters can be identified by the card text "''Cannot be [[Normal Summon]]ed/[[Set]]. Must first be [[Special Summon]]ed...''" (or an older variant).<ref>{{cite web|last1=Taketa|first1=Gregory|title=Special Summons – Spotting the Different Kinds|url=https://yugiohblog.konami.com/articles/?p=1099|publisher=Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME STRATEGY SITE|accessdate=25 April 2018|date=7 December 2009}}</ref> [[Ritual Monster|Ritual]], [[Fusion Monster|Fusion]], [[Synchro Monster|Synchro]], [[Xyz Monster|Xyz]], and [[Link Monster]]s that are Special Summon-only monsters do not include the text "''Cannot be Normal Summoned/Set.''" because it is unnecessary; if they can be Ritual/Fusion/Synchro/Xyz/Link Summoned, they replace "''Special Summoned''" with "''Ritual/Fusion/Synchro/Xyz/Link Summoned''".
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'''Special Summon-only monsters''', informally known as '''Semi-Nomi''' monsters, is a category of [[Special Summon Monster]]s with printed Special Summoning [[procedure]]s, and can be Special Summoned by effects (from public knowledge locations) once they are [[properly Special Summon]]ed.
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Some examples of Special Summon-only monsters include "[[Aqua Spirit]]", "[[XYZ-Dragon Cannon]]" and "[[Gem-Knight Ruby]]".
 
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==Mechanics==
 
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A Special Summon-only monster cannot be Special Summoned from a non-[[public knowledge]] location (the [[hand]], [[Main Deck]], or [[face-down]] [[Extra Deck]]), except by the specified method, unless the card effect [[Ignoring the Summoning conditions|ignores the Summoning conditions]].
 
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A Special Summon-only monster can be Special Summoned from a public knowledge location (the [[Graveyard]], while [[banish]]ed, [[face-up]] Extra Deck, [[Spell & Trap Zone]], or [[Pendulum Zone]]) by methods other than the specified one, as long as it was Special Summoned properly first. This contrasts to "[[Nomi]]" monsters, which can only be Summoned by the specified method, even after they have been properly Special Summoned.
 
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If the Summon of a Special Summon Monster is [[negate]]d (such as by "[[Black Horn of Heaven]]"), it is not considered to have been properly Special Summoned, even if the negated Summon was a [[Flip Summon]] after being properly Special Summoned. If a Special Summon Monster is in a public knowledge location and was not Special Summoned properly, it cannot be Special Summoned by any means other than the proper method, even by ignoring the Summoning conditions.<ref name="PRB">{{cite book  |author=Konami  |title=Yu-Gi-Oh! Official Card Game - Perfect Rulebook 2015 |url=https://ygorganization.com/perfect-rulebook-2017/ |page=84}}</ref>
 
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After a Special Summon Monster is properly Special Summoned, as long as that Monster Card remains in a public knowledge location (on the [[field]] even if face-down, in the Graveyard, [[banish]]ed, or face-up in the [[Extra Deck]]), it is considered properly Special Summoned.
 
  
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==Example==
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They are distinguished from "[[Nomi]]" monsters, who also have printed Special Summoning procedures, but cannot be Special Summoned by effects even after they are properly Special Summoned.
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A player [[banish]]es three [[Fiend]]-[[Type]] monsters from the Graveyard to Special Summon "[[Dark Necrofear]]".
 
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*If "Dark Necrofear" is [[Send|sent]] to the Graveyard, such as by being destroyed by "[[Raigeki Break]]", it can be Special Summoned from the Graveyard with a card like "[[Monster Reborn]]".
 
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*If "Dark Necrofear" is banished, such as by "[[Dark Core]]", it can be Special Summoned while banished with a card like "[[Dimensional Inversion]]".
 
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However, if it is moved to other locations, it cannot be Special Summoned except by the specified method.
 
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*If "Dark Necrofear" is [[return]]ed to the [[hand]] or [[Main Deck|Deck]], such as by "[[Compulsory Evacuation Device]]" or "[[Phoenix Wing Wind Blast]]", it cannot be Special Summoned by any way other than the proper way (except by a card or effect that [[Ignoring the Summoning conditions|ignores its Summoning conditions]], like "[[A Wild Monster Appears!]]").
 
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**Even if it is later sent to the Graveyard or banished, such as by "[[Graceful Charity]]" or "[[Allure of Darkness]]", it cannot be Special Summoned because it was not properly Special Summoned.
 
  
 
==List of Special Summon-only monsters==
 
==List of Special Summon-only monsters==
 
{{main|List of Special Summon-only monsters}}
 
{{main|List of Special Summon-only monsters}}
  
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==Text==
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==Card text==
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Special Summon-only monsters can be identified by the card text "''Cannot be [[Normal Summon]]ed/[[Set]]. Must first be [[Special Summon]]ed...''" (or an older variant).<ref>{{cite web|last1=Taketa|first1=Gregory|title=Special Summons – Spotting the Different Kinds|url=https://yugiohblog.konami.com/articles/?p=1099|publisher=Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME STRATEGY SITE|accessdate=25 April 2018|date=7 December 2009}}</ref> [[Ritual Monster|Ritual]], [[Fusion Monster|Fusion]], [[Synchro Monster|Synchro]], [[Xyz Monster|Xyz]], and [[Link Monster]]s that are Special Summon-only monsters do not include the text "''Cannot be Normal Summoned/Set.''" because it is unnecessary; if they can be Ritual/Fusion/Synchro/Xyz/Link Summoned, they replace "''Special Summoned''" with "''Ritual/Fusion/Synchro/Xyz/Link Summoned''".
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===Text===
 
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| lore0  = <del>This card</del> '''cannot''' be Normal Summoned or Set. <del>This card can only</del> be Special Summoned [...]
 
| lore0  = <del>This card</del> '''cannot''' be Normal Summoned or Set. <del>This card can only</del> be Special Summoned [...]
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==See also==
 
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*[[Nomi]]
 
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*[[Special Summon Monster]]
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 20:56, 4 December 2023

For the Tip Card, see Special Summon-only monsters (Tip Card).
Photon Thrasher
"Photon Thrasher", a Special Summon-only monster.

Special Summon-only monsters, informally known as Semi-Nomi monsters, is a category of Special Summon Monsters with printed Special Summoning procedures, and can be Special Summoned by effects (from public knowledge locations) once they are properly Special Summoned.

They are distinguished from "Nomi" monsters, who also have printed Special Summoning procedures, but cannot be Special Summoned by effects even after they are properly Special Summoned.

List of Special Summon-only monsters

Main article: List of Special Summon-only monsters

Card text

Special Summon-only monsters can be identified by the card text "Cannot be Normal Summoned/Set. Must first be Special Summoned..." (or an older variant).[1] Ritual, Fusion, Synchro, Xyz, and Link Monsters that are Special Summon-only monsters do not include the text "Cannot be Normal Summoned/Set." because it is unnecessary; if they can be Ritual/Fusion/Synchro/Xyz/Link Summoned, they replace "Special Summoned" with "Ritual/Fusion/Synchro/Xyz/Link Summoned".

Text

Original First erratum Second erratum
This card cannot be Normal Summoned or Set. This card can only be Special Summoned [...] Cannot be Normal Summoned or Set. Must first be Special Summoned [...] Cannot be Normal Summoned/Set. Must first be Special Summoned [...]
Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories promotional cards
Problem-Solving Card Text
Generation Force
Problem-Solving Card Text
Legendary Collection 3: Yugi's World

Fusion Summon Fusion Monster

Original First erratum
This monster can only be Special Summoned by Fusion Summon (from the Extra Deck). Must first be Fusion Summoned [...]
Duelist Revolution
Problem-Solving Card Text
Hidden Arsenal 5: Steelswarm Invasion

Contact Fusion Fusion Monster

Original First erratum
This monster can only be Special Summoned [...] This card can only be Special Summoned from your Fusion Deck [...]
Magician's Force
Elemental Energy
Second erratum Third erratum
This card can only be Special Summoned from your Extra Deck [...] Must first be Special Summoned (from your Extra Deck) [...]
The Duelist Genesis: Special Edition
Problem-Solving Card Text
Legendary Collection 2: The Duel Academy Years Mega Pack

References

  1. ↑ Taketa, Gregory (7 December 2009). "Special Summons – Spotting the Different Kinds". Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME STRATEGY SITE. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
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