Trap Cards

You can Set these cards on the field face-down and activate them at any time after the start of your opponent’s next turn. You can also play these cards face-up. Trap Card types are identified by the card icons listed at the end of this section. Trap Cards are color-coded PURPLE.

1. Normal Trap Cards
   

   A normal Trap Card has no icon. Once activated, this type of card is destroyed.
   
   Sample card:
   
   

   

   
   
   
2. Continuous Trap Cards
   

   These cards remain on the field once they are activated and their effect continues until they are destroyed or removed. There is often a cost involved to maintain the effect of this type of Trap Card.
   
   Sample card:
   
   

   

   
   
   
3. Counter Trap Cards
   

   These Trap Cards are activated in response to the Summon of monsters or to neutralize the effects of Magic or Trap Cards. Once activated, this type of card is destroyed.
   
   Sample card: