Swiftwind Panther Warrior

Swiftwind Panther Warrior

Effect Monster

Card text

Cannot declare an attack unless a monster was Tributed this turn. During the Main Phase, if this card is on the field (Quick Effect): You can Tribute 1 other monster from your hand or field, then activate 1 of these effects; ●Special Summon 1 monster that mentions "Dark Time Wizard" from your hand or Deck, except "Swiftwind Panther Warrior". ●Send 1 Spell/Trap that mentions "Dark Time Wizard" from your Deck to the GY. You can only use this effect of "Swiftwind Panther Warrior" once per turn.

Attribute
EARTH
Type
Beast-Warrior
Level
4
ATK
2000
DEF
1600

Explained

What it does

It can't attack unless a monster was Tributed this turn. During the Main Phase, Tribute another monster from your hand or field to Special Summon a monster that mentions "Dark Time Wizard", or send a Spell/Trap that mentions it to the GY.

Play it when

In Dark Time Wizard decks to Tribute into the deck's other monsters on either player's Main Phase.

Common mistakes
  • Attacking without a monster having been Tributed this turn.

How it works

  • Continuous: Can’t declare an attack unless a monster was Tributed this turn.
  • Quick Effect (Main Phase, once per turn): Tribute 1 other monster from your hand or field, then choose:
    • Special Summon 1 monster that mentions “Dark Time Wizard” from your hand or Deck, except this card.
    • Send 1 Spell/Trap that mentions “Dark Time Wizard” from your Deck to the GY.

When to use it

Using its own effect Tributes a monster, which also turns on its ability to attack.

Rulings in plain English

Attack condition: The Tribute can happen before this card was on the field that turn.

Mentions: Cards whose text names “Dark Time Wizard”.

Dark Time Wizard, Dark Magician of Destruction.

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