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Prohibition

spell-iconSpell|continuous-typeContinuous
OCG: 2000-09-28TCG: 2002-10-20

Card Text

Activate by declaring 1 card name. Cards with that name, and their effects, cannot be used. Cards already on the field are not affected (including face-down cards).

Rulings

Netrep Rulings

  • A card declared by "Prohibition" may not be Normal Set, Normal Summoned, or activated.
  • A card declared by "Prohibition" may be Special Summoned, but will have no effect and may not attack.
  • Monster cards chosen by the effect of "Prohibition" may not be Set.
  • "Prohibition" will not prevent an instant win through the effect of "Exodia the Forbidden One."
  • If a "Prohibition" that declares "Jinzo" is negated by "Imperial Order", "Jinzo" may be Summoned.
  • If "Sinister Serpent" is declared for "Prohibition", a "Sinister Serpent" not already in the Graveyard at the declaration may not be retrieved from the Graveyard as long as "Prohibition" is active.
  • A Spell or Trap card declared by "Prohibition" may not be placed on the field by the effect of "Magical Hats".

Netrep Q&As

  • Q: If "Prohibition" has been activated and "Spirit Message 'L'" is selected, will that prevent "Destiny Board" from completing the message?A: "Prohibition" would not stop the "Spirit Message 'L'" from being placed onto the field by the effect of "Destiny Board." Curtis Schultz, 04/07/2004
  • Q: Does "Prohibition" only affect the field? ("Kuriboh"/"Thunder Dragon" never reach the field)A: "Prohibition" prevents the named card from being played. Activating the effect of "Thunder Dragon" or "Kuriboh" would be playing it. Curtis Schultz, 04/21/2004
  • Q: If my opponent already has Set the card declared with "Prohibition," can he activate the card?A: Yes they can. Prohibited cards that were Set on the field before "Prohibition" resolved can still be activated. Curtis Schultz, 04/22/2004
  • Q: If my opponent plays "Monster Reborn" on the card declared with "Prohibition," that is not considered "playing it" right?A: Right, but if the Monster Card is an Effect Monster Card, it will have no effect AND the monster would not be able to attack [or change its battle position]. Curtis Schultz, 04/22/2004