Edison format ruling
Silent Insect
Card effect (current official text)This card is changed to Defense Position when it is Normal Summoned or Flip Summoned. Negate the effects of all Continuous Spell Cards and Continuous Trap Cards.
Rulings
- Changing this card to Defense Position when it is Normal or Flip Summoned is a Trigger Effect. Its other effect is a Continuous Effect.
- If "Silent Insect" is face-up on the field, you can activate "Skill Drain" by paying 1000 Life Points, but its effect will be negated. If "Skill Drain" is active on the field when you Normal or Flip Summon "Silent Insect", its effects are negated and it will remain in Attack Position.
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