Crimson Dragon

Crimson Dragon

Synchro Effect Monster

Card text

1 Tuner + 1+ non-Tuner monsters If this card is Special Summoned: You can add 1 Spell/Trap that mentions "Crimson Dragon" from your Deck to your hand. (Quick Effect): You can target 1 Level 7 or higher Synchro Monster on the field, except "Crimson Dragon"; return this card to the Extra Deck, and if you do, Special Summon 1 Dragon Synchro Monster from your Extra Deck with the same Level as the targeted monster (this is treated as a Synchro Summon). You can only use each effect of "Crimson Dragon" once per turn.

Attribute
LIGHT
Type
Dragon
Level
12
ATK
0
DEF
0

Explained

What it does

A Level 12 Synchro. When Special Summoned, add a Spell/Trap that mentions "Crimson Dragon". As a Quick Effect, target a Level 7+ Synchro on the field, return this card to the Extra Deck, and Special Summon a Dragon Synchro of the same Level (treated as a Synchro Summon).

Play it when

In Synchro decks to change into the right Dragon Synchro on either turn.

Common mistakes
  • Using its swap in the Damage Step.

How it works

Materials: 1 Tuner + 1 or more non-Tuner monsters.

  • When Special Summoned: Add 1 Spell/Trap that mentions “Crimson Dragon” from your Deck to your hand.
  • Quick Effect: Target 1 Level 7 or higher Synchro Monster on the field, except “Crimson Dragon”. Return this card to the Extra Deck, and if you do, Special Summon 1 Dragon Synchro Monster from your Extra Deck with the same Level as the target (treated as a Synchro Summon).

Each effect is once per turn.

Rulings in plain English

Search: Usable in the Damage Step.

Swap: Not in the Damage Step. Returning and summoning are simultaneous; the target must still be face-up.

Stardust Dragon, Black Rose Dragon.

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