ST14-JP035 : Shadow Spell / Curse of Darkness (Common)

ST14-JP035 : Shadow Spell / Curse of Darkness (Common)

• Types : Trap Card
• Property : Continuous
• Card Number : 29267084
• Card effect types : Activation Requirement, Continuous
• Card Description : Activate this card by targeting 1 face-up monster your opponent controls; it loses 700 ATK, also it cannot attack or change its battle position. When it leaves the field, destroy this card.

• OCG Rulings :
• "Shadow Spell" can be activated both during the Damage Step and when an attack is declared. If activated when an attack is declared, then you do not enter the Damage Step. If activated during the Damage Step, then the monster's ATK decreases by 700, but you still perform damage calculation.
• You can activate "Shadow Spell" during your opponent's Battle Phase's Damage Step, however, only the "-700" effect will be applied and you perform damage calculation normally. Afterwards, the targeted monster cannot attack.

• Card Tips :
• This card is useful for weakening monsters with a high ATK like "Blue-Eyes White Dragon" or "Guardian Angel Joan".
• This card could be useful in a "Gladiator Beast" deck.
• This card works well with "Lava Golem", you can summon him to your opponents field and stop him from attacking while he causes burn damage.
• Use this card in conjunction with "Attack of the Cornered Rat". Not only does the targeted monster lose 700 attack points, but it can no longer attack; thus buying you extra time to hopefully draw, set, and activate "Attack Of The Cornered Rat."