1. Introduction
The UFO Turtle (MRL-081) is an Effect Monster card from the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game. This manual provides detailed information regarding its attributes, special effect, and general usage within the game. Understanding your card's capabilities is crucial for strategic gameplay.
2. Card Overview and Specifications
This section details the fundamental characteristics of the UFO Turtle card.
Figure 1: Front view of the UFO Turtle card. This image displays the front of the UFO Turtle card, featuring its artwork, name, attribute, level, card type, attack and defense points, and card effect text.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Card Name | UFO Turtle |
| Card Type | Effect Monster |
| Card Number | MRL-081 |
| Set | Magic Ruler |
| Attribute | FIRE |
| Level | 4 |
| Monster Type | Machine |
| Attack (ATK) | 1400 |
| Defense (DEF) | 1200 |
| Passcode | 60806437 |
3. Card Effect (Operating Instructions)
The UFO Turtle possesses a specific effect that can be activated during gameplay. Understanding this effect is key to utilizing the card effectively.
Card Text: When this card is sent to the Graveyard as a result of battle, you can Special Summon 1 FIRE monster with an ATK of 1500 or less in face-up Attack Position from your Deck. Then shuffle your Deck.
Effect Breakdown:
- Trigger Condition: The effect activates when UFO Turtle is destroyed by battle and sent to the Graveyard.
- Activation: This is an optional effect, indicated by "you can". The player decides whether to activate it.
- Target/Summon: You can Special Summon one FIRE Attribute monster from your Deck.
- Summon Restriction: The monster summoned must have 1500 ATK or less.
- Battle Position: The summoned monster must be placed in face-up Attack Position.
- Deck Action: After Special Summoning, the player must shuffle their Deck.
4. Deck Integration (Setup)
To use UFO Turtle in a duel, integrate it into a legal Yu-Gi-Oh! Deck. Consider the following:
- Deck Size: A Main Deck must contain between 40 and 60 cards.
- Card Limits: You can include up to three copies of a single card with the same name in your Main Deck, Extra Deck, and Side Deck combined, unless the card is on the Forbidden or Limited List.
- Synergy: UFO Turtle is best utilized in decks that focus on FIRE Attribute monsters, especially those with 1500 ATK or less, to maximize its Special Summon effect.
5. Card Care (Maintenance)
Proper care ensures the longevity and condition of your Yu-Gi-Oh! cards.
- Sleeving: Use protective card sleeves to prevent scratches, bends, and wear during play and storage.
- Storage: Store cards in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. Card binders or deck boxes are recommended.
- Handling: Handle cards by their edges to avoid transferring oils and dirt from your hands to the card surface.
6. Gameplay Clarifications (Troubleshooting)
Understanding specific rules interactions can prevent disputes during duels.
- "Sent to the Graveyard as a result of battle": This means the card must be destroyed in battle and then moved to the Graveyard. If it is removed from play or returned to the hand/deck instead, the effect does not activate.
- Optional Effect: Since the effect states "you can Special Summon", the player has the choice to activate it or not. If they choose not to, no monster is summoned.
- No Valid Target: If there are no FIRE monsters with 1500 ATK or less in your Deck when the effect activates, you cannot Special Summon, but you still must shuffle your Deck if you attempted to activate the effect.