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* Tokens can only exist [[face-up]] on the [[field]]. | * Tokens can only exist [[face-up]] on the [[field]]. | ||
− | * If a Token Monster would [[Leaves the field|leave the field]] | + | * If a Token Monster would [[Leaves the field|leave the field]] (Returned to the [[hand]] or [[Main Deck]]; Sent to [[Graveyard|GY]]; is [[Tribute]]d, [[destroy]]ed, or [[banish]]ed), it simply disappears, but is considered to leaves the field that way. |
− | * Token Monsters cannot be flipped [[face-down]]. Thus, they cannot be targeted by effects that flip cards face-down (like "[[Book of Moon]]" | + | * Token Monsters cannot be flipped [[face-down]]. Thus, they cannot be targeted by, and is unaffected by, effects that flip cards face-down (like "[[Book of Moon]]" or "[[Swords of Concealing Light]]"). |
+ | ** If an [[Attack Position]] Token Monster would be affected by a card that would flip it to face-down [[Defense Position]], such as "[[Swords of Concealing Light]]", the Token Monster does not change its [[battle position]]. | ||
* Token Monsters can be used to pay [[cost]]s, as long as the cost does not specify a destination other than the [[field]]. | * Token Monsters can be used to pay [[cost]]s, as long as the cost does not specify a destination other than the [[field]]. | ||
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** [[Banish]]ing does not specify a destination, so a Token can be [[banish]]ed for a cost (such as for the [[Special Summon]] of "[[Unibird]]"). | ** [[Banish]]ing does not specify a destination, so a Token can be [[banish]]ed for a cost (such as for the [[Special Summon]] of "[[Unibird]]"). | ||
− | * Token Monsters can be [[Tribute]]d for a [[Tribute Summon]] or used as [[Fusion Material|Fusion]], [[Synchro Material|Synchro]], or [[Link Material]]s. However, Tokens cannot be used as [[Xyz Material]]s, because Xyz Materials are [[attach]]ed to the [[Xyz Monster]] and attached Xyz Materials are not considered to be on the field. | + | * Token Monsters can be [[Tribute]]d for a [[Tribute Summon|Tribute]] or [[Ritual Summon]] or be used as [[Fusion Material|Fusion]], [[Synchro Material|Synchro]], or [[Link Material]]s. |
+ | ** However, Tokens cannot be used as [[Xyz Material]]s, because Xyz Materials are [[attach]]ed to the [[Xyz Monster]] and attached Xyz Materials are not considered to be on the field. | ||
* Tokens can be the target of and are affected by card effects that cause them to [[leaves the field|leave the field]], even if they specify a destination, such as "[[Number 50: Blackship of Corn]]" and "[[Compulsory Evacuation Device]]". | * Tokens can be the target of and are affected by card effects that cause them to [[leaves the field|leave the field]], even if they specify a destination, such as "[[Number 50: Blackship of Corn]]" and "[[Compulsory Evacuation Device]]". | ||
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** Also, they cannot be targeted by an effect that would banish face-down. | ** Also, they cannot be targeted by an effect that would banish face-down. | ||
− | * A Token Monster can be treated as an [[Equip Card]] by a card like "[[The Grand Jupiter]]". However, if it is, it cannot be Special Summoned from the [[Spell & Trap Zone]]. | + | * A Token Monster can be treated as an [[Equip Card]] by a card like "[[The Grand Jupiter]]". |
+ | ** However, if it is, it cannot be Special Summoned from the [[Spell & Trap Zone]]. | ||
− | * Token Monsters are always [[Normal Monster]]s and never have effects. Some Token Monsters have effects applied to them by the cards that Summon them, but these are not the effects of the Token Monsters themselves, so cannot be negated by cards like "[[Skill Drain]]". | + | * Token Monsters are always [[Normal Monster]]s and never have effects. |
+ | ** Some Token Monsters have effects applied to them by the cards that Summon them, but these are not the effects of the Token Monsters themselves, so cannot be negated by cards like "[[Skill Drain]]". | ||
* Token Monsters are considered to be [[Owner|owned]] by the player who [[Special Summon]]ed them, or cause them to be Summoned. | * Token Monsters are considered to be [[Owner|owned]] by the player who [[Special Summon]]ed them, or cause them to be Summoned. | ||
− | ** | + | ** "[[Owner's Seal]]" will change control of [[Ojama Token]]s Special Summoned by the effect of "[[Ojama Trio]]" to the player who activated "Ojama Trio" |
+ | ** On the other hand, [[Rose Token]]s Special Summoned by the effect of "[[Black Garden]]" will return to the control of the player whose Summon caused the Token to be Summoned. | ||
==[[Card text]]== | ==[[Card text]]== | ||
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− | |このカードはトークンとして{{ruby|使|し}}{{ruby|用|よう}}する{{ruby|事|こと}}ができる。<br>Kono Kādo wa Tōkun toshite | + | |このカードはトークンとして{{ruby|使|し}}{{ruby|用|よう}}する{{ruby|事|こと}}ができる。<br>Kono Kādo wa Tōkun toshite shiyō suru koto ga dekiru. |
|rowspan=2|This card can be used as a Token. | |rowspan=2|This card can be used as a Token. | ||
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(モンスター)トークン[Notes 1] | ||
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(Monsutā) Tōkun | ||
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(Monster) Token | ||
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Tokens (Japanese: トークン Tōkun) are used as representations of Monster Cards. The Tokens represent monsters that appear on the field as part of a card effect. These monsters are not included in the Deck, as stated as Limitation Text on each card.
A Monster Token can be represented by a coin (Heads is treated as Attack Position and Tails is treated as Defense Position), a die, or other such acceptable marker. Fan-made cards are often used as markers in Tournament Duels by players.
Official Token cards are grey. All TCG Token cards are named "Token" (with the exception of "Hippo Token", "Jurraegg Token", "Ancient Gear Token", and the "Dragon Lord Token"). Most Japanese and Korean Token cards from OCG Series 8 onward that correspond to specific Monster Tokens have their own names printed out, and sometimes also include ATK and DEF.[Notes 2] The first Token that did not correspond to a specific Monster Token was the "National Championship 2009 Token", which in 2009 was given to participants of United States and Canada's National Championships and participants of the European and South American Continental Championships.
In Yu-Gi-Oh! Power of Chaos: Joey the Passion and Yu-Gi-Oh! Power of Chaos: Kaiba the Revenge, Token cards are yellow like Normal Monsters, while their artwork is a recolored TCG artwork of "Spellbinding Circle" (colors are distinguished by their names and attributes).
During a duel, most duelists using Token cards keep them in a small pile next to their Deck, just below the Banished Zone, to keep them from getting lost or knocked off the table.
Token Mechanics
- If a Token Monster would leave the field (Returned to the hand or Main Deck; Sent to GY; is Tributed, destroyed, or banished), it simply disappears, but is considered to leaves the field that way.
- Token Monsters cannot be flipped face-down. Thus, they cannot be targeted by, and is unaffected by, effects that flip cards face-down (like "Book of Moon" or "Swords of Concealing Light").
- If an Attack Position Token Monster would be affected by a card that would flip it to face-down Defense Position, such as "Swords of Concealing Light", the Token Monster does not change its battle position.
- Token Monsters can be used to pay costs, as long as the cost does not specify a destination other than the field.
- Token Monsters can be Tributed as a cost (such as for the Special Summon of "Destiny HERO - Plasma"), but cannot be sent to the Graveyard as a cost (such as for the Special Summon of "Arcana Force EX - The Dark Ruler").
- Banishing does not specify a destination, so a Token can be banished for a cost (such as for the Special Summon of "Unibird").
- Token Monsters can be Tributed for a Tribute or Ritual Summon or be used as Fusion, Synchro, or Link Materials.
- However, Tokens cannot be used as Xyz Materials, because Xyz Materials are attached to the Xyz Monster and attached Xyz Materials are not considered to be on the field.
- Tokens can be the target of and are affected by card effects that cause them to leave the field, even if they specify a destination, such as "Number 50: Blackship of Corn" and "Compulsory Evacuation Device".
- However, Tokens cannot be targeted by the effect of a card that would attach them to an Xyz Monster, such as "Number 101: Silent Honor ARK".
- Also, they cannot be targeted by an effect that would banish face-down.
- A Token Monster can be treated as an Equip Card by a card like "The Grand Jupiter".
- However, if it is, it cannot be Special Summoned from the Spell & Trap Zone.
- Token Monsters are always Normal Monsters and never have effects.
- Some Token Monsters have effects applied to them by the cards that Summon them, but these are not the effects of the Token Monsters themselves, so cannot be negated by cards like "Skill Drain".
- Token Monsters are considered to be owned by the player who Special Summoned them, or cause them to be Summoned.
- "Owner's Seal" will change control of Ojama Tokens Special Summoned by the effect of "Ojama Trio" to the player who activated "Ojama Trio"
- On the other hand, Rose Tokens Special Summoned by the effect of "Black Garden" will return to the control of the player whose Summon caused the Token to be Summoned.
Card text
Prior to Series 8 in the OCG and Series 9 in the TCG, all Token cards share the same card text and name (Token). From these series onward in the respective games, some Token cards have different names or card text.
Language | Card text | Translation |
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English | This card can be used as any Token. | |
French | Cette carte peut être utilisée comme un Jeton. | This card can be used as a Token. |
German | Diese Karte kann als eine beliebige Spielmarke verwendet werden. | This card can be used as any Token. |
Italian | Questa carta può essere usata come Segna-Mostro generico. | This card can be used as a generic Monster Token. |
Portuguese | Este card pode ser usado como uma Ficha. | This card can be used as a Token. |
Spanish | Esta carta puede ser utilizada como cualquier Ficha. (previous) Esta carta puede ser usada como cualquier clase de Ficha. (current) |
This card can be used as any Token. This can can be used as any kind of Token. |
Japanese | このカードはトークンとして Kono Kādo wa Tōkun toshite shiyō suru koto ga dekiru. |
This card can be used as a Token. |
Korean | 이 카드는 토큰으로 사용할 수 있다. I Kadeuneun Tokeun-euro Sayonghal su Itda. |
Example
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Notes
- ↑ The parentheses here specify what part is not shown in the cards' name.
- ↑ See Card layout#Series 8 layout