Brain Research Lab
Field / Spell
Once per turn, you can Normal Summon 1 Psychic-Type monster in addition to your Normal Summon or Set. If successful, place 1 Psychic Counter on this card. You can also place 1 Psychic Counter on this card instead of paying Life Points to activate any Psychic-Type monster's effect that you control. When this card is removed from the field, the controller of this card takes 1000 damage for each Psychic Counter on it.
CARD ID: 85668449
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| TCG Set | Symbol | Rarity | Low | Avg | Trend | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Prophecy | ANPR-EN057 | Common | -,--€ | -,--€ | -,--€ |
Mind Master's brain is inside the container.
The events in this card's artwork continue in Brain Hazard's.
The events in this card's artwork continue in Brain Hazard's.
TCG Rulings
None of the effects of “Brain Research Lab” start a Chain.: Ancient Prophecy -- Card Rulings (version 1.0)
If a monster’s Type is changed to Psychic by “DNA Surgery” you can activate its effects that require a Life Point payment by placing 1 Psychic Counter on this card.
If the effects of “Brain Research Lab” are negated while it’s face-up on the field, any Psychic Counters on it are removed.
You cannot place a Psychic Counter on this card to activate an effect that you would not have enough Life Points to activate otherwise.
You cannot place a Psychic Counter on this card to activate the effect of a card like “Psychic Commander.”
You cannot place a Psychic Counter to use the effect of “Telekinetic Shocker” or other such effects that are not an effect activation that start a Chain.
If “Brain Research Lab” is returned to your hand or Deck, you will still take damage for each Psychic Counter.
You can only use the effect of “Brain Research Lab” to Normal Summon 1 Psychic-Type monster once per turn, even if you play a second copy of “Brain Research Lab.”
If you activate “Double Summon” or the effect of “Ultimate Offering{{SpanChain. So the term "activate">activate the effect of “Brain Research Lab” to Normal Summon a Psychic-Type monster. Each effect is separate from the rest.
You must still Tribute for Level 5 or higher Psychic-Type monsters when you use the effect of “Brain Research Lab.”
OCG Rulings
No effect of "Brain Research Lab" starts a Chain.: Spell Card > Brain Research Lab: Does each effect of "Brain Research Lab" start a Chain?
If the effect of "Brain Research Lab" is negated by an effect like "Imperial Order" or "Spell Canceller", then all Psychic Counters on "Brain Research Lab" are removed.: When "Brain Research Lab" is negated, are the Psychic Counters on it removed?
Both players may use the effect of "Brain Research Lab" to Normal Summon a Psychic-Type monster in addition to the player's usual Normal Summon or Set. The Psychic Counter is still placed on "Brain Research Lab" when the opponent uses this effect. However, the opponent cannot use the effect of "Brain Research Lab" to place a Psychic Counter on it instead of paying Life Points to activate the effect of a Psychic-Type monster.: Can the effects of "Brain Research Lab" be activated by the opponent of its controller?