Understanding Jinzo and Skill Drain Interaction in Yu-Gi-Oh!

Learn whether Jinzo can negate Skill Drain's effects in Yu-Gi-Oh! Explore the rules and interactions between these cards.

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No, Jinzo does not negate Skill Drain. Skill Drain negates the effects of face-up monsters on the field. Since it's a continuous trap card already active, Jinzo's effect to negate traps won't retroactively negate Skill Drain.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is Jinzo's effect in Yu-Gi-Oh!? Jinzo's effect negates all trap cards that are actively on the field, but it does not negate additional effects of continuous trap cards already in play, such as Skill Drain.
  2. How does Skill Drain work? Skill Drain is a continuous trap card that negates the effects of all face-up monsters on the field, except itself. This means even if Jinzo is in play, Skill Drain's effect remains active.
  3. Can Jinzo negate Skill Drain if played after it? No, Jinzo cannot negate Skill Drain even if played after it is activated, as Skill Drain's effects are already in place.
  4. Are there any cards that can negate Skill Drain? There are certain cards capable of destroying or removing Skill Drain from the field, which would then allow monster effects to be active again.