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Subject: Tips and corrections - Evan Hartshorn

First of all, it would be to any duelist's advantage to check out 
www.yugioh-card.com, the official card game website for rulings and 
clarifications.

All righty then, Regarding Monster Reborn: I have seen it stated that only 
monsters that have been played can be brought back with this card.  This is 
not true.  Any Monster that is in either graveyard can be special summoned 
with the exception of Fusion Monsters (which shouldn't be in the discard 
pile in the first place... destroyed fusion Monsters return to the fusion 
deck.) Ritual Monsters (Gotta use the ritual, man...) and monsters like the 
Gate Gaurdian.

However, for monsters that require specific tributes, like Gate Guardian and 
Ritual Monsters, IF they have been properly summoned before being discarded, 
they may be special summoned via Monster Reborn.  Recognize whats going on 
with the rules here?  I'll spell it out: Killer combos are cool, but 
Extra-Powerfull Monsters that have to be gotten to via dificult sequences 
aren't allowed shortcuts.  Play nice.

Clarification #2: Lord of D. prevents effects to Dragons when the Magic, 
Trap, or Effect Monster card specifically designates a target.  This means 
that the card specifies a range of legal targets AND TELLS YOU TO PICK ONE 
OR MORE TARGET FROM THAT RANGE.  Blanket effects like Dragon Capture Jar or 
Dark Hole that automatically pick their targets cannot be countered with 
Lord of D.'s effect.

This still makes him a rather tempting target in a Dragon-Heavy Deck... I'm 
thinking bait for a booby trap.  Hmm...

Clarification #3: Man-Eater Bug HAS to destroy something when flipped.  If 
it is the only monster on the feild, it destroyes itself.  If you just 
entirely wiped out your opponent's lineup, think hard before flipping you 
Man-Eater Bug.  One of your monsters WILL kick the can.

Tip #1: Even with limits, Monster Reborn is a powerfull card.  My brother 
once used it to bring back is Lord of D. and fill the feild with Dragons.  
Hence cards like Soul Release.  If you suspect you might be dueling someone 
who uses Monster Reborn alot, or feel you'r deck would be susceptable to a 
Cheerfull Coffin/Monster Reborn combo, at least put it in your Side Deck.

Tip #2: Ultimate Sacrifice is powerful when combined with a few Soul 
Exchanges and/or Change of Hearts.  I'm sure it has been pointed out a 
million times before, but: use the Soul Exchanges and Change of Hearts to 
tribute your opponent's monsters and bring out your heavy hitters.  Just be 
wary of Dark Holes and Fissures when playing like this...

Tip #3: It's a game for the sake of Pete.  Have fun when you play it.  That 
is an order.

Your move.

Evan Hartshorn

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