Card Rulings:Gaia Plate the Earth Giant
TCG Rulings
- You can Normal Summon this monster.[1]
- Removing 1 Rock-Type monster from play is a cost. If you choose not to pay the cost, this monster is sent to the Graveyard.[1]
- The effect to halve the ATK and DEF of any monster that battles with this card is applied only during damage calculation.[1]
OCG Rulings
- Sending a Rock-Type monster to the Graveyard [sic] is an optional maintenance cost for "Gaia Plate the Earth Giant".[2]
- The effect "Halve the ATK and DEF of any monster that battles with this card." of "Gaia Plate the Earth Giant" is a Continuous Effect which is applied during damage calculation. This effect does not start a Chain.[3]
References
- ↑ a b c Konami Gameplay FAQ: Ancient Prophecy – Card Rulings (version 1.0)
- ↑ a b Konami FAQ: Effect Monster > Gaia Plate the Earth Giant
- ↑ Konami FAQ: The effect of "Gaia Plate the Earth Giant" which halves the monster's ATK and DEF is applied at what time?
