Question 1

What does "players can't reduce play costs" mean, exactly?

Accepted Answer

This effect prevents costs from being reduced when play costs are to be paid. This effect affects both players.

Question 2

If a "players can't reduce play costs" effect has activated, can a card be played using a "play without paying the cost" effect?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it can be played. "Play this card without paying the cost" effects aren't effects that reduce the play cost.

Question 3

If a "players can't reduce play costs" effect has activated, can a play cost be reduced using an effect on a Digimon in the breeding area?

Accepted Answer

No, play costs can't be reduced. A "players can't reduce play costs" effect isn't an effect that affects cards that activate play-cost-reducing effects, it's an effect that affects players. Therefore, the target players can't reduce play costs.

Question 4

If a "players can't reduce play costs" effect has activated, is DigiXrosing possible?

Accepted Answer

Yes, DigiXrosing is possible. However, it isn't possible to reduce play costs through DigiXrosing. Therefore, a player can't declare to play a card in a state where its play cost can't be paid.

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