Tengu format ruling
The Thing in the Crater
Card effect (current official text)When this card is destroyed and sent from the field to the Graveyard, you can Special Summon 1 Pyro-Type Monster from your hand.
Rulings
- You can Special Summon a high-level Normal Monster with The Thing in the Crater's effect, but not a Special Summon-only monster.
- The Thing in the Crater's effect activates even if destroyed face-down and sent to the GY.
- When you have a monster equipped with Metalsilver Armor, your opponent can activate The Thing in the Crater's effect because it doesn't target.
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