Book of Moon

[Darjkle]

I feel like this card is underrated

 

I'm not sure why though, cause it's very versatile, it's quickplay spell that can stop attacks, mess up effectsl activation, re use flip effect monsters, change high atk monsters to defense to easier defeat them

 

 

Discuss.

[The Nyx Avatar]

Underrated? I figured this was a staple that was run in most Decks.

[Blake]

1-4-1 targeting (pseudo) removal isn't what it used to be. Between Pendulum, Kozmo, and more, it's just not as good.

[Althemia]

Mainly a side card now, still a pretty good one tho tbh

[The Nyx Avatar]

1-4-1 targeting (pseudo) removal isn't what it used to be

That's exactly what I've been thinking.

 

Though, does that mean this card really doesn't see any use?

[Zauls]

Book is a very outdated card. During the Synchro era, it was one of the best ways to stop big plays by flipping the Tuners/materials down, but it's really underwhelming these days. Decks have a much higher ceiling these days and will generally always have a follow-up play if one of their plays is disrupted. If a backrow isn't either a floodgate or a Solemn, it isn't really a staple any more.

 

It can be a decent side against BA though because it means their BA monsters self-destruct, but pure BA isn't as good as PK Fire so it doesn't see much play any more.

[The Nyx Avatar]

Book is a very outdated card. During the Synchro era, it was one of the best ways to stop big plays by flipping the Tuners/materials down, but it's really underwhelming these days.

Even during the advent of Xyz, it was still good. But by now, targeting protection is more prevalent in the meta game.

It can be a decent side against BA though because it means their BA monsters self-destruct, but pure BA isn't as good as PK Fire so it doesn't see much play any more.

Didn't someone say that Phantom Knight Burning Abyss is actually weaker/inferior than pure Burning Abyss?

[Azuh]

Needs to be at 3

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It provides a support for flip effects and allows you to re-summon a monster, which could benefit according to the effects..., and it's a Qucik play spell which can be used for offense and defense, also adds flavor for surprise....

As an offense, this card can be used to turn monsters with insanely high ATK to it's weaker DEF, allowing you to destroy it

for defense, basically use this to protect against Mirror Force and such things, since it only affects face-up monsters

[Trebuchet MS]

As nice and flexible as it was, the game's progressed to the point where this doesn't do enough to warrant play in most Decks.

 

But when you do find the little situation that makes this card really shine, the outcome is really hilarious. Ever chained this to the end of a series of Noble Knight Equips? That baffled look on their face when they drop everything is priceless.

[The Nyx Avatar]

As nice and flexible as it was, the game's progressed to the point where this doesn't do enough to warrant play in most Decks.

 

But when you do find the little situation that makes this card really shine, the outcome is really hilarious. Ever chained this to the end of a series of Noble Knight Equips? That baffled look on their face when they drop everything is priceless.

I got the same results from a different Spell Card; Creature Swap.

[Expelsword]

Pretty much the best card ever made. The number of duels I've had over the years that it helped me are innumerable.

 

If only they didn't start making everything and its mother immune to targeting...

[Ryusei the Morning Star]

Should go to 3 like it did in OCG

[~British Soul~]

It's not as good as it was in past formats. I wouldn't be surprised if it moved up in the near future.

[The Nyx Avatar]

I think the one scenario this can still impede is monsters Summoned from the Extra Deck (with the exception of Pendulum). But even then, you could still argue that Solemn Notice gets tge job done better than this card.

[Simping For Hina]

I read "Book of" as Blood really quickly, so I had to take a double check. I need to post now because MtG is better.

 

But, does Book of Moon deny the monster from using its continuous effect or it is to just stop an attack?

[Trebuchet MS]

I read "Book of" as Blood really quickly, so I had to take a double check. I need to post now because MtG is better.

 

But, does Book of Moon deny the monster from using its continuous effect or it is to just stop an attack?

Yes, a Book of Moon can disable a continuous effect. It cannot, however, stop an activated effect that has gone on the stack.

[goodfusion]

This being limited while Solemn Strike remains at 3 is probably my least favourite part of the TCG banlist.

[Expelsword]

Strike will be limited next list. It's just tradition at this point.

[Darjkle]

Yes I agree , this cArd needs to be at 3 , and I will continue to use it cause I'm my opinion it can still be very effective even in today's meta if used right

 

But I will be sad if or when this card becomes ineffective to play cause it has helped me in many duelz throughout the years

[Snatch Steal]

Didn't someone say that Phantom Knight Burning Abyss is actually weaker/inferior than pure Burning Abyss?

 

take it from me, a former player of Vanilla BA, that it is drastically inferior to PKBA.

 

 

Strike will be limited next list. It's just tradition at this point.

 

 

Hopefully, because then the price will (probably) drop and I can finally get my mitts on one.

 

Or they could always reprint it in a Collector's Tin, which is probably inevitable, as it happened to Pot of Duality, Solemn Warning, Mecha Phantom Beast Dracossack, and Dante.

 

wait, why is this suddenly about Solemn Strike?

 

Anyway, yeah, book of moon really doesn't do much, simply because effects still go through even if you flip a monster face-down.

 

1. Monarchs still Tribute Summon anyway, and they have targeting protection (and there's always Sword of Concealing Light, my not-so-secret tech lmao)

2. Kozmo can just tag out, or they'll negate it, or they'll be invulnerable to targets.

3. Dracopals are probably kind of vulnerable, but they sheet out so many cards that one FD probably isn't important.

4. Burning Abyss wasn't concerned about attacking outside of OTK/Double Dante anyway, and they'll just recycle everything, so this shouldn't be much of a concern for them.

 

At multiples, it would be fun, I'll admit.

[cr47t]

Yeah... with the addition of pendulums and more mass multiple summons, this has become less effective given it's limiting. Moving it up to 2 or so would be nice.

[Darjkle]

Book of moon has been a staple in my decks since it came out , gona be hard to let it to go

[The Nyx Avatar]

I wouldn't mind seeing this at 2, either. Kind of like when Raigeki was Limited with the advent of Pendulum and the prevalence of Grave-triggering.