Card Rulings:Changing Destiny
TCG Rulings
- If you can't change your opponent's monster to Defense Position, you can't apply the rest of the effect.[1]
- If “Total Defense Shogun” attacks while in Defense Position, you can activate “Changing Destiny.” The attack will be negated, but the rest of the effect will not be applied.[1]
- Changing the monster to Defense Position and gaining Life Points or inflicting damage do not happen at the same time.[1]
- Your opponent chooses which effect to apply after their monster is changed to Defense Position.[1]
Mentions in Other Rulings
- Damage Eater: You cannot Chain Damage Eater's effect to a card or effect like Changing Destiny or The Paths of Destiny because it's uncertain whether or not it will inflict damage.[2]
OCG Rulings
- The effect of "Changing Destiny" targets one of the opponent's attacking monsters.[3]
- If the effect of "Changing Destiny" cannot change the monster to Defense Position, then the effect of your opponent gaining Life Points nor inflicting damage to the card user's Life Points.[3]
- The opponent decides which effect is applied when "Changing Destiny" is resolving.[3]
Semi-Official
- The two effects are supposed to be read from your opponent's perspective - that is, your opponent gains Life Points, or you take damage. This is clear in the OCG text[3], and the OCG text of "Dark Coffin" agrees.[4]
References
- ↑ a b c d e Konami Gameplay FAQ: Absolute Powerforce - Card Rulings (Version 1.0)
- ↑ Konami Gameplay FAQ: Duelist Revolution Sneak Peek -- Card Rulings (Version 1.0)
- ↑ a b c d Konami FAQ: Trap Card > Changing Destiny
- ↑ Konami FAQ: Trap Card > Dark Coffin
