What does Call of the Haunted do?

Call of the Haunted is a trap card that allows players to Special Summon a monster from their Graveyard in Attack Position, providing a strategic advantage in a game of Yu-Gi-Oh, but when the card leaves the field, the summoned monster is destroyed, and if the monster is destroyed, Call of the Haunted is also destroyed. This complex interaction makes Call of the Haunted a powerful and versatile card in the right situations, capable of turning the tide of a duel.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. Is Call of the Haunted still good? Call of the Haunted was once so powerful that it was limited and later banned, but with the game becoming faster and Trap Cards becoming more obsolete, it is now unlimited and can still provide significant value in certain decks.
2. What happens if you Call of the Haunted Jinzo? If Jinzo is Special Summoned by Call of the Haunted, Jinzo’s effect will negate the effect of Call of the Haunted, but Call of the Haunted remains on the field, albeit meaninglessly.
3. Can you activate Call of the Haunted during your battle phase? Yes, you can activate Call of the Haunted during your battle phase, which can be particularly useful for turning the tide of battle in your favor.

Interaction with Other Cards

4. Does Call of the Haunted stay on the field? Call of the Haunted remains on the field even if its effect is negated by cards like Royal Decree or Trap Stun, and its effect can be re-applied if the negation effect is removed.
5. Is Mirror Force banned? No, Mirror Force is not banned; it is considered a powerful but typical card that can be strategically played to halt an opponent’s attack.
6. Why is Monster Reborn banned? Monster Reborn was banned due to its ability to provide costless revival of monsters from either Graveyard, significantly impacting the game’s outcome.

Summoning and Special Summoning

7. Is Call of the Haunted a special summon? Yes, Call of the Haunted allows for the Special Summon of a monster from the Graveyard, which can be a game-changing play.
8. Can you XYZ summon during your battle phase? Generally, no, Xyz Summoning can only occur during the Main Phases 1 and 2, unless a Quick-Play Rank-Up-Magic spell is used.
9. Can you skill drain Jinzo? The effect of Skill Drain can negate Jinzo’s effect if Skill Drain is activated before Jinzo, but if Jinzo is already on the field, its effect takes precedence.

Specific Card Interactions

10. Can Call of the Haunted bring back fusion monsters? No, Call of the Haunted cannot bring back Fusion Monsters, but it can be used strategically with other cards like Shadow Mist or Blazeman.
11. Can you floodgate Jinzo? No, Floodgate Trap Hole does not affect cards like Jinzo that prevent Trap Cards from activating.
12. Is Raigeki banned in Yu-Gi-Oh? Raigeki was once banned but has since been unbanned due to changes in the game that have reduced its impact.

Legal Status and Usage

13. Does Call of the Haunted destroy Spirit Reaper? Yes, if Spirit Reaper is Special Summoned by Call of the Haunted, it will be destroyed because it is targeted by an effect.
14. Is Monster Reborn banned? Monster Reborn was initially banned but has been unbanned since September 2010 and is now legal at one copy per deck.
15. Can you Call of the Haunted Chaos Sorcerer? Yes, you can use Call of the Haunted on Chaos Sorcerer if it has been properly removed from the field and is in the Graveyard, allowing for its Special Summon.