{"id":76539,"date":"2025-03-04T07:27:37","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T07:27:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=76539"},"modified":"2025-03-04T07:27:37","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T07:27:37","slug":"is-a-tribute-set-a-tribute-summon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-a-tribute-set-a-tribute-summon\/","title":{"rendered":"Is a tribute set a tribute summon?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-a-tribute-set-a-tribute-summon\/#Is_a_Tribute_Set_a_Tribute_Summon\" title=\"Is a Tribute Set a Tribute Summon?\">Is a Tribute Set a Tribute Summon?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-a-tribute-set-a-tribute-summon\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-a-tribute-set-a-tribute-summon\/#Understanding_Tribute_Summons_and_Sets\" title=\"Understanding Tribute Summons and Sets\">Understanding Tribute Summons and Sets<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Tribute_Set_a_Tribute_Summon\"><\/span>Is a Tribute Set a Tribute Summon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>A <strong>Tribute Set<\/strong> is treated almost exactly the same as a <strong>Tribute Summon<\/strong>, with the key difference being that the monster being <strong>Tribute Set<\/strong> is not shown to the opponent, whereas in a <strong>Tribute Summon<\/strong>, the monster is revealed. The process of <strong>Tributing<\/strong> monsters for a <strong>Tribute Set<\/strong> is identical to that of a <strong>Tribute Summon<\/strong>, with <strong>Level 5<\/strong> and <strong>6<\/strong> monsters requiring one <strong>Tribute<\/strong>, and <strong>Level 7<\/strong> and higher monsters requiring two <strong>Tributes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Tribute_Summons_and_Sets\"><\/span>Understanding Tribute Summons and Sets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><strong>What is considered a Tribute Summon?<\/strong>  A <strong>Tribute Summon<\/strong> is a form of <strong>Normal Summoning<\/strong> a <strong>Level 5<\/strong> or higher monster by <strong>Tributing<\/strong> another monster(s) the player controls, with <strong>Level 5<\/strong> and <strong>6<\/strong> monsters requiring one <strong>Tribute<\/strong>, and <strong>Level 7<\/strong> and higher requiring two <strong>Tributes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>What is a Tribute Set?<\/strong>  A <strong>Tribute Set<\/strong> refers to the act of <strong>Normal Setting<\/strong> a <strong>Level 5<\/strong> or higher monster by <strong>Tributing<\/strong> another monster(s) you control, without showing your opponent the monster you <strong>Set<\/strong>, and like <strong>Tribute Summons<\/strong>, <strong>Level 5<\/strong> and <strong>6<\/strong> monsters require one <strong>Tribute<\/strong>, while <strong>Level 7<\/strong> and higher monsters require two <strong>Tributes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Can Scapegoat be Tributed?<\/strong>  <strong>Scapegoats<\/strong> can be <strong>Tributed<\/strong> for a <strong>Special Summon<\/strong>, but the specifics can depend on the card effects in play.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Is the Scapegoat the strongest?<\/strong>  The concept of a <strong>scapegoat<\/strong> often refers to a situation where an individual or group is blamed or targeted, and in some contexts, this can surprisingly be the strongest member of a group due to various psychological and social dynamics.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>What is the difference between Tribute Summon and Set?<\/strong>  The primary difference between a <strong>Tribute Summon<\/strong> and a <strong>Tribute Set<\/strong> is that in a <strong>Tribute Summon<\/strong>, the monster is <strong>Summoned<\/strong> and its identity is revealed to the opponent, whereas in a <strong>Tribute Set<\/strong>, the monster is <strong>Set<\/strong> in a face-down position, and its identity is not revealed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Can I Tribute the same turn I Summon?<\/strong>  Yes, but remember that a <strong>Tribute Summon<\/strong> counts as a <strong>Normal Summon<\/strong>, and unless you have a card effect allowing you to <strong>Normal Summon<\/strong> additional times in a turn, you cannot <strong>Normal Summon<\/strong> and then <strong>Tribute Summon<\/strong> in the same turn.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Do Tributed cards go to the Graveyard?<\/strong>  When you <strong>Tribute<\/strong> a card, it is sent to the <strong>Graveyard<\/strong>, but it is not considered <strong>destroyed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Does Link Summon count as Tribute?<\/strong>  No, monsters used as <strong>Link Material<\/strong> are not considered <strong>Tributed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Can one pay tribute to the dead?<\/strong>  Yes, there are various ways to honor a loved one&#8217;s memory, including <strong>tributes<\/strong> that can be personalized and meaningful.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Can you Tribute Set cards?<\/strong>  Cards can be <strong>Tributed<\/strong> in two ways: as a requirement for a <strong>Tribute Summon\/Set<\/strong> or by cards that specifically use this term as a cost or effect.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Can you Tribute opponents&#8217; monsters?<\/strong>  Yes, if you take control of an opponent&#8217;s monster, you can <strong>Tribute<\/strong> that monster for a more powerful one, using cards like <strong>Change of Heart<\/strong> or <strong>Soul Exchange<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Is Obelisk a Tribute Summon?<\/strong>  <strong>Obelisk<\/strong> requires <strong>3 Tributes<\/strong> to <strong>Normal Summon<\/strong> it but can also be <strong>Special Summoned<\/strong> through certain card effects.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>How many Tribute Summons are there?<\/strong>  The number of <strong>Tribute Summons<\/strong> isn&#8217;t fixed, as it depends on the <strong>Level<\/strong> of the monster being <strong>Summoned<\/strong>, with <strong>Level 5<\/strong> and <strong>6<\/strong> requiring one <strong>Tribute<\/strong>, and <strong>Level 7<\/strong> and higher requiring two <strong>Tributes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Do Tribute Summons have to be face-up?<\/strong>  A <strong>Tribute Summon<\/strong> follows the same position rules as a <strong>Normal Summon<\/strong>, so a monster you <strong>Tribute Summon<\/strong> can be either face-up in <strong>Attack Position<\/strong> or face-down in <strong>Defense Position<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Can face-down cards be Tributed?<\/strong>  If the card says &#8220;<strong>Tribute<\/strong>&#8220;, then you&#8217;re allowed to use face-down monsters, but if it simply says &#8220;send&#8221;, then you won&#8217;t be able to use face-down monsters.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is a Tribute Set a Tribute Summon? A Tribute Set is treated almost exactly the same as a Tribute Summon, with the key difference being that the monster being Tribute Set is not shown to the opponent, whereas in a Tribute Summon, the monster is revealed. 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