Dingirsu, the Orcust of the Evening Star
Xyz Effect Monster
Card text
2 Level 8 monsters You can only Special Summon "Dingirsu, the Orcust of the Evening Star(s)" once per turn. You can also Xyz Summon this card by using an "Orcust" Link Monster you control as material. If a card(s) you control would be destroyed by battle or card effect, you can detach 1 material from this card instead. If this card is Special Summoned: You can activate 1 of these effects; ●Send 1 card your opponent controls to the GY. ●Attach 1 of your banished Machine monsters to this card as material.
- Attribute
- DARK
- Type
- Machine
- Rank
- 8
- ATK
- 2600
- DEF
- 2100
Explained
A Rank 8 Xyz you can also summon using an "Orcust" Link Monster. When Special Summoned, send a card your opponent controls to the GY or attach a banished Machine. If your cards would be destroyed, detach 1 instead.
In Orcust decks as removal and board protection.
How it works
Materials: 2 Level 8 monsters. You can also Xyz Summon it using an “Orcust” Link Monster you control as material. You can only Special Summon it once per turn.
- When Special Summoned: Choose 1: send 1 card your opponent controls to the GY, or attach 1 of your banished Machine monsters to this card as material. Usable in the Damage Step.
- Replacement: If a card(s) you control would be destroyed by battle or card effect, detach 1 material from this card instead.
Rulings in plain English
Alternate Xyz: Not an effect. Summoning it on an Orcust Link is a proper Xyz Summon.
Choice: You pick the option when you activate.
Replacement: One detach saves all your cards being destroyed at that time.
Related cards
Galatea, the Orcust Automaton, Longirsu, the Orcust Orchestrator, Orcust Harp Horror.