Can you put a link monster in the monster zone?

In Yu-Gi-Oh!, a Link Monster can be placed in a Main Monster Zone only if a Link Monster in the Extra Monster Zone is pointing to it, otherwise, Link Monsters must be Summoned to the Extra Monster Zone. The April 2020 Master Rule Revision allows Fusion, Synchro, and Xyz Monsters to be Special Summoned from the Extra Deck to either an Extra Monster Zone or a Main Monster Zone, but Link Monsters and face-up Pendulum Monsters still have restrictions on where they can be Summoned.

Understanding Link Monsters and Their Placement

Link Monster Basics

Link Monsters are a type of Extra Deck Monster that have Link Numbers instead of Levels or Ranks, and they cannot be in Defense Position. They are Summoned from the Extra Deck using Link Materials, which are monsters sent from the field to the Graveyard. The number of Link Materials required is equal to the Link Monster’s Link Number.

Placement Rules

Link Monsters can only be Summoned to the Extra Monster Zone or to a Main Monster Zone that a Link Monster in the Extra Monster Zone is pointing to. This rule is crucial for understanding how to effectively use Link Monsters in a deck.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can you summon a Link Monster to a Main Monster Zone without a Link Monster pointing to it? No, you cannot summon a Link Monster to a Main Monster Zone unless a Link Monster in the Extra Monster Zone is pointing to it.

2. What is the highest Link Monster in terms of ATK? The Five-Headed Link Dragon has the highest ATK of all Link Monsters, with 5000 ATK.

3. Can you XYZ Summon to a normal Monster Zone? Yes, Fusion, Synchro, and Xyz Monsters can be first Summoned from the Extra Deck to any of your Main Monster Zones.

4. Do Link Monsters count as monsters? Yes, Link Monsters are a type of monster but have unique characteristics and rules.

5. What is the Link Monster rule regarding DEF and Defense Position? Link Monsters have no DEF and cannot be in Defense Position, nor can they be flipped into face-down Defense Position.

6. Can you use a Link 4 as material for another Link 4? No, a Link 4 cannot be used as material for another Link 4 without additional monsters.

7. Can you give a Link Monster a Level? No, Link Monsters can only have Link Numbers, not Levels.

8. Do you need a Link Monster to Pendulum Summon? Having a Link Monster on the field can affect how you can Pendulum Summon, as it allows for more flexibility in Summoning monsters from the Extra Deck.

9. What is the easiest Xyz Monster to Summon? One of the easiest ways to Summon a Rank 2 Xyz Monster is with Deep Sea Diva, which can Special Summon another Sea-Serpent from your Deck.

10. Did Yusei create Xyz Monsters? Yusei helped in the creation of Xyz Monsters, which are characterized by their black background and Ranks.

11. Can you negate Xyz Summon? Yes, Xyz, Synchro, and Contact Fusion Summons can be negated by cards that specify negating the Summon.

12. What is the strongest Extra Deck monster in Yu-Gi-Oh!? Accesscode Talker is considered one of the strongest Extra Deck monsters, with effects that make it highly versatile and powerful.

13. Do Link Monsters go to the Graveyard? Yes, Link Monsters that are properly Summoned and then sent to the Graveyard can be Special Summoned from the Graveyard to a Main Monster Zone under certain conditions.

14. How do you Summon a Link 5? To Link Summon a Link 5 monster, you need to send face-up monsters you control to the Graveyard as Link Materials, with the number of materials equal to the monster’s Link Number.

15. Is Link Summoning good? Yes, Link Summoning is a powerful mechanic that allows for the Summoning of strong monsters with a variety of effects, enhancing deck flexibility and strategy.