Ectoplasmer
Continuous / Spell
Once per turn, during each player's End Phase: The turn player must Tribute 1 face-up monster, and if they do, inflict damage to their opponent equal to half the original ATK of the Tributed monster.
CARD ID: 97342942
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| TCG Set | Symbol | Rarity | Low | Avg | Trend | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Revelation Volume 3 | DR3-EN043 | Super Rare | -,--€ | -,--€ | -,--€ | |
| Legendary Collection 3: Yugi's World Mega Pack | LCYW-EN175 | Rare | -,--€ | -,--€ | -,--€ | |
| Soul of the Duelist | SOD-EN043 | Super Rare | -,--€ | -,--€ | -,--€ | |
| Soul of the Duelist | SOD-EN043 | Ultimate Rare | -,--€ | -,--€ | -,--€ | |
| Structure Deck: Invincible Fortress | SD7-EN023 | Common | -,--€ | -,--€ | -,--€ | |
| Yugi's Legendary Decks | YGLD-ENB24 | Common | -,--€ | -,--€ | -,--€ |
This card's name is derived from ectoplasm, which generally refers to the outer part of a cell's cytoplasm. It can also refer to the physical substance that supposedly manifests as a result of spiritual energy or psychic phenomenon.
This card appears in the artwork of Volcanic Cyclone.
This card appears in the artwork of Volcanic Cyclone.
OCG Rulings
The effect is not optional, and MUST be activated during every End Phase.: Spell Card > Ectoplasmer
The effect does not target.
The Tributing is done at resolution. It is not a cost.
Damage dealt is equal to half the Tributed monster's Original ATK.
"Spell of Pain" activates in chain to an opponent's card effect which inflicts damage.: Spell Card > Spell of Pain
Example: "Spell of Pain" can be activated in chain to "Ectoplasmer", "Ring of Destruction", and "Cannon Soldier
Previously Official Rulings
"Ectoplasmer" causes the turn player to Tribute during his/her End Phase, but the opponent does not Tribute. So while "Ectoplasmer" is out, I Tribute in my End Phase, and you Tribute in your End Phase. But I don't Tribute in yours and you don't Tribute in mine.
So 1 Tribute is performed during the End Phase of each player's turn. The Tribute is performed by the turn player. (Both players have to do this during their respective End Phases, not just the controller of "Ectoplasmer".)
Tributing a monster for "Ectoplasmer" is not a cost, it’s an effect, so you can't Tribute monsters unaffected by Spell Cards.
If you have a face-up monster on your side of the field during the End Phase, you have to Tribute for "Ectoplasmer"’s effect.
You can chain "Mystical Space Typhoon" or "Raigeki Break" to "Ectoplasmer"s effect, and if there is no "Ectoplasmer" on the field, then its effect is not applied.
You can activate "Soul Exchange" during your Main Phase and use its effect to Tribute your opponent’s monster for "Ectoplasmer" during the End Phase.
If you Tribute your opponent’s monster that you controlled with "Snatch Steal" or "Change of Heart", your opponent takes the damage even though it was their monster.
Horus the Black Flame Dragon LV6: You cannot Tribute "Horus the Black Flame Dragon LV 6" for "Ectoplasmer"’s effect because it is not a cost, it is a Tribute when you resolve "Ectoplasmer"’s effect, and "Horus the Black Flame Dragon LV6" is not affected by Spell Cards’ effects.
Malice Doll of Demise: Examples of Continuous Spell Cards that would send "Malice Doll of Demise" from the field to the Graveyard by their effect include "Ectoplasmer" and "Continuous Destruction Punch".
Vennominaga the Deity of Poisonous Snakes: This card can be Tributed normally for a Tribute Summon, or for the cost of another card. It cannot be Tributed as part of the resolution of a card's effect, like "Ectoplasmer".