Tengu format ruling
Mask of Brutality
Card effect (current official text)The equipped monster gains 1000 ATK and loses 1000 DEF. During each of your Standby Phases, pay 1000 LP or destroy this card.
Rulings
- The payment of 1000 Life Points is optional and the controller of Mask of Brutality, not the controller of the equipped monster, chooses to pay or not. If you choose not to pay 1000 Life Points, Mask of Brutality is destroyed.
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