Does a Special Summon Start a Chain?
In the world of Yu-Gi-Oh!, a Special Summon can be a powerful tool for a player to gain an advantage over their opponent. However, one question that often arises is whether a Special Summon starts a chain or not. In this article, we will dive into the rules surrounding Special Summons and explore when a Special Summon does and does not start a chain.
What is a Special Summon?
A Special Summon is a way to summon a monster card from the player’s deck or graveyard to the field, without using the traditional summoning process. This can be done through a variety of means, including the effects of monster cards, spell cards, or trap cards. Only cards that are specifically referred to as "Special Summons" can be used to answer this question, and not cards that can be summoned through other means.
Does a Special Summon Start a Chain?
No, a Special Summon does not start a chain. When a player Special Summons a monster, it does not trigger any effects or start a chain. The player can then proceed to play their turn as usual.
Why Doesn’t a Special Summon Start a Chain?
There are a few reasons why a Special Summon does not start a chain:
- No activation: A Special Summon is not an activation of an effect, it’s a summoning process.
- No card is being sent to the graveyard: When a Special Summon is performed, the monster card is sent directly to the field, it’s not sent to the graveyard.
- The player is not gaining anything: A Special Summon is a way to summon a monster, it’s not a way to gain life, banish cards or change the game state, it’s just a simple summoning process.
What About Cards That Specify a Special Summon?
Some cards specify that a Special Summon can be made, but does this mean that the Special Summon will start a chain? No, it does not. The card’s effect is still a Special Summon, and it will not start a chain.
What About Cards That Chain to a Special Summon?
Some cards specify that they can be chained to a Special Summon, what does this mean? This means that the effect of the card can be applied to the Special Summoning process, but it’s not the Special Summoning process itself that starts a chain.
What Cards Can Chain to a Special Summon?
Only cards that have an "Activates when monster(s) is/are Special Summoned" effect can chain to a Special Summon. These effects can include effects that discard cards, destroy cards, or change the game state in some way.
Table: Cards That Chain to a Special Summon
| Card Name | Card Type | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Maxx "C" | Trap | Send 1 Level 2 or lower WATER monster from your Deck or field to the graveyard |
| Cardian | Monster | When this card is summoned, you can send 1 Level 2 or lower WATER monster from your Deck or field to the graveyard |
Conclusion
In conclusion, a Special Summon does not start a chain in Yu-Gi-Oh!. While some cards specify a Special Summon, the process of Special Summoning itself does not trigger any effects or start a chain. Only cards that specifically refer to a Special Summon can chain to it, and these effects can include effects that discard cards, destroy cards, or change the game state in some way.