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*This is the level one test.
1. Janice Sets a “Star Blast,” “Psychic Tuning,” and “Mystical Space Typhoon” during her Main Phase 1. During the same Main Phase, which card can she legally activate?
Star Blast
Normal Spell
Pay any number of Life Points in multiples of 500. Reduce the Level of 1 monster you control or that is in your hand by 1 for each 500 Life Points you paid, until the End Phase.
Psychic Tuning
Continuous Trap
Select 1 Psychic-Type monster in your Graveyard and Special Summon it in Attack Position. It is treated as a Tuner monster. When this card is removed from the field, destroy that monster. When that monster is removed from the field, destroy this card. When this card is sent to the Graveyard, take damage equal to that monster's Level x 400.
Mystical Space Typhoon
Quick-Play Spell
Destroy 1 Spell or Trap Card on the field.
“Star Blast”
“Psychic Tuning”
“Mystical Space Typhoon”
All of the above.
None of the above.
2. If a card is listed as Limited on the current official Limited and Forbidden List, as the official tournament rule, how many copies of it can you include in your Deck (this includes your Main Deck, Side Deck, and Extra Deck)?
0
1
2
3
None of the above.
3. Chai has a face-up Attack Position “Garoth, Lightsworn Warrior” and a face-up Attack Position “Jain, Lightsworn Paladin” on his side of the field. He Tributes his “Jain, Lightsworn Paladin” to Tribute Summon “Celestia, Lightsworn Angel.” Upon the successful Tribute Summon, Chai activates the effect of “Celestia, Lightsworn Angel,” sending the last 4 cards of his Deck to the Graveyard, 2 of which are “Lightsworn” monsters. Which of the following is correct?
Garoth, Lightsworn Warrior
Effect Monster/LIGHT / Warrior / 4 Stars
ATK: 1850 DEF: 1300
Each time a card(s) is sent from your Deck to the Graveyard by the effect of a "Lightsworn" monster you control, except "Garoth, Lightsworn Warrior”, send the top 2 cards of your Deck to the Graveyard. Then, draw 1 card for each "Lightsworn" monster sent to the Graveyard by this effect.
Jain, Lightsworn Paladin
Effect Monster/LIGHT / Warrior / 4 Stars
ATK: 1800 DEF: 1200
If this card attacks an opponent's monster, it gains 300 ATK during the Damage Step only. During each of your End Phases, send the top 2 cards of your Deck to the Graveyard.
Celestia, Lightsworn Angel
Effect Monster/LIGHT / Fairy / 5 Stars
ATK: 2300 DEF: 200
When you Tribute Summon this card by Tributing a "Lightsworn" monster, you can send the top 4 cards of your Deck to the Graveyard to destroy up to 2 cards your opponent controls.
Chai loses the game since he no longer has any cards left in his Deck.
The effect of “Garoth, Lightsworn Warrior” activates. Chai is forced to draw from his Deck. Since he cannot Draw when required to, he loses the game.
The effect of “Garoth, Lightsworn Warrior” does not activate.
Chai was unable to Tribute Summon “Celestia, Lightsworn Angel” since it would cause him to lose the game.
None of the above.
4. Horatio has a face-up “Skyscraper” on his side of the field. It is his Main Phase 1. Which of the following is correct?
Skyscraper
Field Spell
When an "Elemental Hero" monster attacks, if its ATK is lower than the ATK of the attack target, the attacking monster gains 1000 ATK during damage calculation only.
Horatio can activate another copy of “Skyscraper.” In order to activate the new copy of “Skyscraper,” Horatio destroys the first copy and sends it to the Graveyard.
Horatio cannot activate another copy of “Skyscraper” since his Field Spell Card Zone is currently occupied.
Horatio can activate another copy of “Skyscraper.” In order to activate the new copy of “Skyscraper,” Horatio Tributes the first copy and sends it to the Graveyard.
Horatio cannot activate another copy of “Skyscraper” until he destroys the first copy of “Skyscraper” with another card’s effect.
None of the above.
5. Sam has a face-up Attack Position “Gladiator Beast Bestiari” and a Set Defense Position “Gladiator Beast Hoplomus” on his side of the field. His opponent Al has a face-up “Royal Oppression” on his side of the Field. It is Sam’s Main Phase 1 and he declares his intent to Special Summon his “Gladiator Beast Gyzarus.” Which of the following is correct?
Gladiator Beast Bestiari
Effect Monster/WIND / Winged Beast / 4 Stars
ATK: 1500 DEF: 800
When this card is Special Summoned by the effect of a "Gladiator Beast" monster, destroy 1 Spell or Trap Card. At the end of the Battle Phase, if this card attacked or was attacked, you can return it to the Deck to Special Summon 1 "Gladiator Beast" monster from your Deck, except "Gladiator Beast Bestiari”.
Gladiator Beast Hoplomus
Effect Monster/EARTH / Rock / 4 Stars
ATK: 700 DEF: 2100
If this card was Special Summoned by the effect of a "Gladiator Beast" monster, its original DEF is 2400. At the end of the Battle Phase, if this card attacked or was attacked, you can return it to the Deck to Special Summon 1 "Gladiator Beast" monster from your Deck, except "Gladiator Beast Hoplomus”.
Gladiator Beast Gyzarus
Fusion / Effect Monster/DARK / Winged Beast / 6 Stars
ATK: 2400 DEF: 1500
"Gladiator Beast Bestiari" + 1 "Gladiator Beast" monster This card can only be Special Summoned from your Fusion Deck by returning the above cards you control to the Deck. (You do not use "Polymerization”). When this card is Special Summoned, you can destroy up to 2 cards on the field. At the end of the Battle Phase, if this card attacked or was attacked, you can return this card to the Fusion Deck to Special Summon 2 "Gladiator Beast" monsters from your Deck, except "Gladiator Beast Bestiari”.
Royal Oppression
Continuous Trap
Either player can pay 800 Life Points to negate the Special Summon of a monster(s), and/or an effect that Special Summons a monster(s), and destroy those cards.
Sam cannot Special Summon “Gladiator Beast Gyzarus” because his “Gladiator Beast Hoplomus” is not face-up on the field.
Sam reveals his Set “Gladiator Beast Hoplomus” to his opponent Al and returns both “Gladiator Beast Bestiari” and “Gladiator Beast Hoplomus” to his Deck. He reveals “Gladiator Beast Gyzarus.” Al cannot activate “Royal Oppression” as summoning a monster cannot be chained to.
Sam reveals his Set “Gladiator Beast Hoplomus” to his opponent Al and returns both “Gladiator Beast Bestiari” and “Gladiator Beast Hoplomus” to his Deck. He reveals “Gladiator Beast Gyzarus.” Al can activate “Royal Oppression,” negating the Special Summon of “Gladiator Beast Gyzarus.” “Gladiator Beast Gyzarus” remains in his Extra Deck.
Sam reveals his Set “Gladiator Beast Hoplomus” to his opponent Al and returns both “Gladiator Beast Bestiari” and “Gladiator Beast Hoplomus” to his Deck. He reveals “Gladiator Beast Gyzarus.” Al can activate “Royal Oppression,” negating the Special Summon of “Gladiator Beast Gyzarus.” “Gladiator Beast Gyzarus” is sent to the Graveyard and can later be Special Summoned from the Graveyard.
None of the above.
6. Which of the following monsters can be Special Summoned from the Graveyard?
Judgment Dragon
Effect Monster/LIGHT / Dragon / 8 Stars
ATK: 3000 DEF: 2600
This card cannot be Normal Summoned or Set. This card cannot be Special Summoned except by having 4 or more "Lightsworn" monsters with different names in your Graveyard. You can pay 1000 Life Points to destroy all other cards on the field. During each of your End Phases, send the top 4 cards of your Deck to the Graveyard.
Chaos Sorcerer
Effect Monster/DARK / Spellcaster / 6 Stars
ATK: 2300 DEF: 2000
This card cannot be Normal Summoned or Set. This card can only be Special Summoned by removing from play 1 LIGHT and 1 DARK monster in your Graveyard. Once per turn during your Main Phase, you can remove 1 face-up monster on the field from play. If you activate this effect, this card cannot attack during this turn.
Red Dragon Archfiend/Assault Mode
Effect Monster/DARK / Dragon / 10 Stars
ATK: 3500 DEF: 2500
This card cannot be Normal Summoned or Set. This card cannot be Special Summoned except with "Assault Mode Activate”. If this card attacks, destroy all other monsters after damage calculation. When this card on the field is destroyed, you can Special Summon 1 "Red Dragon Archfiend" from your Graveyard.
Lava Golem
Effect Monster/FIRE / Fiend / 8 Stars
ATK: 3000 DEF: 2500
This card cannot be Normal Summoned or Set. This card can only be Special Summoned to your opponent's side of the field by Tributing 2 monsters they control. You cannot Normal Summon or Set the turn you Special Summon this card. Take 1000 damage during each of your Standby Phases.
A “Judgment Dragon” that was properly Special Summoned.
A “Chaos Sorcerer” that was properly Special Summoned.
A “Red Dragon Archfiend/Assault Mode” that was properly Special Summoned.
A “Lava Golem” that was sent to the Graveyard from the Deck.
None of the above.
7. What is the name of the Deck where the Fusion Monsters that can be used during the current Duel are kept?
Extra Deck
Fusion Deck
Main Deck
Side Deck
None of the above.
8. Linda has a Set “Seed of Deception” which has been Set since her previous turn. Which of the following can she legally do?
Seed of Deception
Quick-Play Spell
Special Summon 1 Level 2 or lower Plant-Type monster from your hand.
Activate “Seed of Deception” during her Draw Phase before she draws a card from the top of her Deck.
Activate “Seed of Deception” without having any monsters in her hand.
Activate “Seed of Deception” in response to her opponent activating a Normal Trap Card.
All of the above.
None of the above.
9. Ivy activates “Premature Burial,” paying 800 Life Points to activate it. Which of the following is correct?
Premature Burial
Equip Spell
Pay 800 Life Points. Select 1 monster from your Graveyard, Special Summon it in face-up Attack Position, and equip it with this card. When this card is destroyed, destroy the equipped monster.
Solemn Judgment
Counter Trap
Pay half of your Life Points. Negate an activation of a Spell / Trap Card / Normal Summon / Flip Summon / Special Summon and destroy the Spell Card, Trap Card, or Summoned monster.
Once Ivy chooses her target for “Premature Burial,” her opponent can no longer respond with “Solemn Judgment” to negate the activation.
Ivy must pay all costs and choose all targets upon activation of “Premature Burial.” After she does, Priority is passed to her opponent, who may then respond with “Solemn Judgment.”
“Premature Burial” does not target, so Ivy does not have to choose the monster she wishes to Special Summon until “Premature Burial” resolves.
Ivy must pay all costs and choose all targets upon activation of “Premature Burial.” After she does, Priority is passed to her opponent, who may then respond with “Solemn Judgment.” Since “Solemn Judgment” negates the activation of “Premature Burial,” Ivy gets back the 800 Life Points she paid to activate “Premature Burial.”
None of the above.
10. How many cards do you begin with in your opening hand in the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME?
4
5
6
7
None of the above.
11. Rich has a face-up Attack Position “Black Rose Dragon” on his side of the field. Which of the following is correct?
Black Rose Dragon
Synchro / Effect Monster/FIRE / Dragon / 7 Stars
ATK: 2400 DEF: 1800
1 Tuner + 1 or more non-Tuner monsters
When this card is Synchro Summoned, you can destroy all cards on the field. Once per turn, you can remove from play 1 Plant-Type monster from your Graveyard to change 1 monster your opponent controls to face-up Attack Position, and reduce its ATK to 0 until the End Phase.
Rich can activate the effect of “Black Rose Dragon,” targeting one of his opponent’s face-down Defense Position monsters. If it is a Flip Effect monster, the Flip Effect will activate.
Rich can activate the effect of “Black Rose Dragon,” targeting one of his opponent’s face-down Defense Position monsters. If it is a Flip Effect monster, the Flip Effect will not activate.
Rich can activate the effect of “Black Rose Dragon,” targeting one of his opponent’s face-up Attack Position monsters.
Rich can activate the effect of “Black Rose Dragon,” targeting one of his own face-down Defense Position monsters.
None of the above.
12. Mike has a face-up gSkill Drainh on his side of the Field. Jared has a face-up Attack Position gCyber Valleyh on his side of the field. Which effect can Jared activate and have it resolve properly?
Cyber Valley
Effect Monster/LIGHT / Machine / 1 Star
ATK: 0 DEF: 0
You can use 1 of the following 3 effects:
œWhen this card is selected as an attack target by an opponent's monster, you can remove this card from play to draw 1 card and end the Battle Phase.
œYou can remove from play this card and 1 face-up monster you control, and draw 2 cards.
œYou can remove from play this card and 1 card from your hand, and place 1 card from your Graveyard on top of your Deck.
Skill Drain
Continuous Trap
Pay 1000 Life Points. The effects of all face-up Effect Monsters on the field are negated.
When “Cyber Valley” is attacked by an opponent’s monster, you can remove it from play to draw 1 card and end the Battle Phase.
You can remove from play “Cyber Valley” and 1 face-up monster you control and draw 2 cards.
You can remove from play “Cyber Valley” and 1 card from your hand and place 1 card from your Graveyard on top of your Deck.
All of the above.
None of the above.
13. Jonnathan activates gScapegoath and Special Summons 4 gSheep Tokensh to his side of the field. Which of the following is correct?
Scapegoat
Quick-Play Spell
If you activate this card, you cannot Summon other monsters this turn. Special Summon 4 "Sheep Tokens" (Beast-Type/EARTH/Level 1/ATK 0/DEF 0) in Defense Position. The "Sheep Tokens" cannot be used as a Tribute for a Tribute Summon (or Set).
Book of Moon
Quick-Play Spell
Flip 1 face-up monster on the field into face-down Defense Position.
Torrential Tribute
Normal Trap
Activate only when a monster is Summoned. Destroy all monsters on the field.
Enemy Controller
Quick-Play Spell
Select and activate 1 of these effects:
œChange the Battle Position of 1 face-up monster your opponent controls.
œTribute 1 monster. Select 1 face-up monster your opponent controls. Take control of it until the End Phase.
Jonnathan can activate “Book of Moon,” flipping one of his “Sheep Tokens” face-down.
Jonnathan can Tribute one of his “Sheep Tokens” to Tribute Set a Level 5 or higher Monster.
Jonnathan can respond to the successful summon of his “Sheep Tokens” with “Torrential Tribute,” sending his “Sheep Tokens” to the Graveyard.
Jonnathan can activate “Enemy Controller,” tributing one of his “Sheep Tokens” to take control of one of his opponent’s face-up Monsters.
None of the above.
14. Feroze has a face-up Attack Position “Blue Thunder T-45” on his side of the field. Andrew has a face-up Attack Position “Armageddon Knight” and a face-up “Dimensional Fissure” on his side of the field, along with a previously Set “Torrential Tribute.” Feroze declares an attack with his “Blue Thunder T-45,” destroying the “Armageddon Knight” as a result of battle. Which of the following is correct?
Blue Thunder T-45
Effect Monster/LIGHT / Machine / 4 Stars
ATK: 1700 DEF: 1000
When this card destroys an opponent's monster by battle, Special Summon 1 "Thunder Option Token" (Machine-Type/LIGHT/Level 4/ATK 1500/DEF 1500). This Token cannot be Tributed for a Tribute Summon.
Armageddon Knight
Effect Monster/DARK / Warrior / 4 Stars
ATK: 1400 DEF: 1200
When this card is Summoned, you can send 1 DARK monster from your Deck to the Graveyard.
Dimensional Fissure
Continuous Spell
Any monster sent to the Graveyard is removed from play instead.
Torrential Tribute
Normal Trap
Activate only when a monster is Summoned. Destroy all monsters on the field.
The effect of “Blue Thunder T-45” activates, Special Summoning a “Thunder Option Token.” Andrew can activate “Torrential Tribute,” destroying all the monsters on the field.
The effect of “Blue Thunder T-45” activates, Special Summoning a “Thunder Option Token.” Andrew cannot activate “Torrential Tribute.”
The effect of “Blue Thunder T-45” does not activate because “Armageddon Knight” is not sent to the Graveyard.
The effect of “Blue Thunder T-45” activates, but the “Thunder Option Token” is not Special Summoned because “Armageddon Knight” was removed from play.
None of the above.
15. Which of the following is not a type of Special Summon?
Fusion Summon
Ritual Summon
Tribute Summon
Synchro Summon
None of the above.
16. Which of the following is not one of the basic steps or requirements to properly Synchro Summon a Synchro Monster?
After double-checking the Level of the Synchro Monster you want, send the face-up Synchro Material Monsters from your side of the field to the Graveyard.
During your Main Phase, you can declare a Synchro Summon when the combined total Levels of 1 face-up Tuner Monster and any number of other face-up monsters you control are equal to the Level of the Synchro Monster you want to Synchro Summon.
Only 1 Tuner Monster can be used as a Synchro Material Monster per Synchro Summon.
After sending the monsters from the field to the Graveyard, take the Synchro Monster from your Extra Deck and place it onto the field in face-up Attack Position or face-up Defense Position.
None of the above.
17. Both Jodi and Roy each have a copy of “Left Arm of the Forbidden One,” “Left Leg of the Forbidden One,” “Right Arm of the Forbidden One,” and “Right Leg of the Forbidden One” in their hands. They each also have a Set Defense Position “Sangan” on their side of the field. It is Jodi’s turn. She Flip Summons her “Sangan” and then activates her previously Set “Torrential Tribute.” Which of the following is correct?
Exodia the Forbidden One
Effect Monster/DARK / Spellcaster / 3 Stars
ATK: 1000 DEF: 1000
When you have "Right Leg of the Forbidden One”, "Left Leg of the Forbidden One”, "Right Arm of the Forbidden One" and "Left Arm of the Forbidden One" in addition to this card in your hand, you win the Duel.
Left Arm of the Forbidden One
Normal Monster/DARK / Spellcaster / 1 Star
ATK: 200 DEF: 300
A forbidden left arm sealed by magic. Whosoever breaks this seal will know infinite power.
Left Leg of the Forbidden One
Normal Monster/DARK / Spellcaster / 1 Star
ATK: 200 DEF: 300
A forbidden left leg sealed by magic. Whosoever breaks this seal will know infinite power.
Right Arm of the Forbidden One
Normal Monster/DARK / Spellcaster / 1 Star
ATK: 200 DEF: 300
A forbidden right arm sealed by magic. Whosoever breaks this seal will know infinite power.
Right Leg of the Forbidden One
Normal Monster/DARK / Spellcaster / 1 Star
ATK: 200 DEF: 300
A forbidden right leg sealed by magic. Whosoever breaks this seal will know infinite power.
Sangan
Effect Monster/DARK / Fiend / 3 Stars
ATK: 1000 DEF: 600
When this card is sent from the field to the Graveyard, add 1 monster with 1500 or less ATK from your Deck to your hand.
Torrential Tribute
Normal Trap
Activate only when a monster is Summoned. Destroy all monsters on the field.
“Torrential Tribute” destroys both copies of “Sangan.” Both effects do not form a chain. Jodi, being the turn player, resolves her effect first, adding “Exodia the Forbidden One” to her hand, winning the game.
“Torrential Tribute” destroys both copies of “Sangan.” Both effects do not form a chain. Roy resolves his copy first, adding “Exodia the Forbidden One” to his hand, winning the game.
“Torrential Tribute” destroys both copies of “Sangan.” Both effects do not form a chain. Both players resolve the effect simultaneously since they were both destroyed at the same time. Both players search out for a copy of “Exodia the Forbidden One.” The game is a Tie.
“Torrential Tribute” destroys both copies of “Sangan.” Both effects go on a chain, with the turn player’s effect placed on Chain Link 1 and opponent’s effect placed on Chain Link 2. Roy searches out for his copy of “Exodia the Forbidden One” but cannot win until the chain has fully resolved. Jodi searches out for her copy of “Exodia the Forbidden One.” The chain has finished resolving, which both players reaching a Victory Condition. The game is a Tie.
None of the above.
18. Rick has a face-up Attack Position “Thought Ruler Archfiend” on his side of the field. His opponent Lou activates “Emergency Teleport.” Which of the following is correct?
Thought Ruler Archfiend
Synchro / Effect Monster/DARK / Psychic / 8 Stars
ATK: 2700 DEF: 2300
1 Tuner + 1 or more non-Tuner monsters When this card destroys a monster by battle and sends it to the Graveyard, gain Life Points equal to that monster's original ATK. You can pay 1000 Life Points to negate the activation of a Spell or Trap Card that targets 1 Psychic-Type monster, and destroy it.
Emergency Teleport
Quick-Play Spell
Special Summon 1 Level 3 or lower Psychic-Type monster from your hand or Deck. During the End Phase this turn, remove from play that monster.
Rick cannot activate the effect of “Thought Ruler Archfiend.” “Emergency Teleport” resolves, Special Summoning a Psychic-Type monster from Lou’s Deck or hand.
Rick can activate the effect of “Thought Ruler Archfiend,” paying 1000 Life Points, negating and destroying “Emergency Teleport.”
Rick cannot activate the effect of “Thought Ruler Archfiend” if Lou chooses to Special Summon the Psychic-Type monster from his Deck since you cannot target cards in the Deck. Rick can activate the effect of “Thought Ruler Archfiend” if Lou chooses to Special Summon the Psychic-Type monster from his hand.
Rick can activate the effect of “Though Ruler Archfiend,” paying 1000 Life Points, but since “Emergency Teleport” does not target, the effect of “Thought Ruler Archfiend” will not properly resolve.
None of the above.
19. Which of the following Phases do not exist in the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME?
Standby Phase
Recovery Phase
Battle Phase
Draw Phase
None of the above.
20. Hector discards “Destiny Hero – Malicious” to the Graveyard to Special Summon “Dark Grepher” in face-up Attack Position. Russell has a “D.D. Crow” in his hand. Which of the following is correct?
Destiny Hero - Malicious
Effect Monster/DARK / Warrior / 6 Stars
ATK: 800 DEF: 800
By removing from play this card while it's in your Graveyard, select 1 "Destiny Hero - Malicious" from your Deck, and Special Summon it.
Dark Grepher
Effect Monster/DARK / Warrior / 4 Stars
ATK: 1700 DEF: 1600
You can discard 1 Level 5 or higher DARK monster to Special Summon this card from your hand. Once per turn, you can discard 1 DARK monster to send 1 DARK monster from your Deck to the Graveyard.
D.D. Crow
Effect Monster/DARK / Winged Beast / 1 Star
ATK: 100 DEF: 100
During either player's turn, you can discard this card to the Graveyard to remove from play 1 card from your opponent's Graveyard.
Russell can activate “D.D. Crow,” targeting “Destiny Hero – Malicious” since he has Priority. Hector can chain to the effect of “D.D. Crow,” activating the effect of “Destiny Hero – Malicious,” removing it from play as a cost.
Russell cannot activate “D.D. Crow” until Hector has passed Priority to him. Hector may retain Priority and activate the effect of “Destiny Hero – Malicious” before Russell can activate “D.D. Crow.”
Russell can activate “D.D. Crow,” targeting “Destiny Hero – Malicious” since he has Priority. Hector cannot chain to the effect of “D.D. Crow” with the effect of “Destiny Hero – Malicious.”
Russell cannot activate “D.D. Crow” until Hector has passed Priority to him. Hector may retain Priority but may not activate the effect of “Destiny Hero – Malicious.”
None of the above.
