Can Obelisk be targeted by traps?

Can Obelisk be Targeted by Traps?

As one of the most formidable monsters in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game, Obelisk the Tormentor is nearly unbeatable. However, the question remains: Can Obelisk be targeted by traps?

No, Obelisk the Tormentor can’t be targeted by Normal or Effect Monsters

Let’s face it, it’s unlikely that a non-targeting effect monster or a regular monster would manage to destroy Obelisk. But, there might be situations where a desperate player decides to try using a Normal or Effect Monster to take them down.

Yes, Obelisk the Tormentor can be targeted by Trap Cards

Now, here’s where things get really interesting! Trap cards have a special loophole that allows them to function as normal, even affecting Obelisk. Remember, when a Trap is activated, it’s almost like it’s a shortcut to skip the normal targeted rules. So, your opponent’s Trap card doesn’t care about Obelisk’s immunity to non-targeting effects.

As we all know, monsters can die from various battles, or even by cards like Dark Hole or Raigeki to name a few. Remember, you can’t defend against effects that don’t target the monster. What does that mean? Monsters like Obelisk lose their power when faced by these card effects.

1. Raigeki: This card eliminates the possibility of your opposing monster destroying your Obelisk.

2. Dark Hole: Once you apply this card effects, any monster, included Obelisk, drops from play.

3 Destruction Effects, like Exploder Dragon of Smashing Ground, make your opposing monster destroy part of itself, including possibly your Obelisk).

Summary:

    -    Obelisk the Tormentor can easily withstand any non-target effects from Monsters.
    -    Non-targeting  Effect Monst