[Digivolve] Lv.4 w/[Flame]/[CS] trait: Cost 3
[Main] [Once Per Turn] By paying 3 cost, delete 1 of your opponent's level 5 or lower Digimon. If this effect didn't delete, this Digimon gains ＜Security A. +1＞ for the turn. Then, this Digimon may attack.
[On Deletion] ＜Draw 2＞ and trash 1 card in your hand.
Inherited Effect
[On Deletion] You may play 1 level 4 or lower Digimon card with the [Flame] or [CS] trait from your trash without paying the cost.
Rulings Q&A — 6 entries
Q1Q4933
If I don't delete an opponent's Digimon for this card's [Main] effect, can I use the part of the effect after "then" to have this Digimon attack?
Can I pay just 1 cost for this card's [Main] effect?
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Official Ruling
No, you can't. A "by" condition can't be met if only some of the required actions are performed. The conditions for this [Main] effect require you to pay 3 cost.
My opponent has a level 5 or lower Digimon. Can I meet the "if this effect didn't delete" condition in this card's [Main] effect by not choosing a card to delete?
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Official Ruling
No, you can't. If your opponent has a level 5 or lower Digimon, you must choose that card and delete it.
My opponent has a level 5 or lower Digimon. Can I meet the "if this effect didn't delete" condition in this card's [Main] effect by choosing an opponent's level 5 or lower Digimon with an effect that prevents deletion?
