Titanbeetle/Rulings

Japanese FAQ Rulings (Source)

 * Q2980: If a card chosen by "Death Lock" would leave the field, can it remain on the field by ?
 * A: No. Cards chosen by "Death Lock" cannot remain on the field by.


 * Q2981: I used an effect "The next time that card would be destroyed, nullify its destruction" on a card that was chosen by "Death Lock". If that card would be destroyed, would the destruction be nullified?
 * A: No. Cards chosen by "Death Lock" cannot apply the "nullify destruction" effects.


 * Q2982: If the card chosen by "Death Lock" has an ability "cannot be destroyed by card effects", can I destroy that card with card effects?
 * A: No. Even though a card chosen by "Death Lock" cannot remain on the field or have its destruction nullified by card effects, in this case, the chosen card still cannot be destroyed by card effects.


 * Q2983: If the card chosen by "Death Lock" has an ability "cannot leave the field by card effects", can I put that card into the drop zone with card effects?
 * A: No. Even though a card chosen by "Death Lock" cannot remain on the field or have its destruction nullified by card effects, in this case, the chosen card still cannot be put into the drop zone by card effects.


 * Q2984: When a "CHAOS Vanguard, Geargod ver. ZERO" chosen by "Death Lock" would leave the field, can I destroy a size 3 or less monster with "Chaos Drain"?
 * A: Yes. Although the card chosen by "Death Lock" cannot remain on the field even if you use "Chaos Drain", you may still "Destroy a size 3 or less monster on your field" when that card would leave the field.


 * Q2985: When a 《Band》character chosen by "Death Lock" would leave the field, can I use the ability of "Marina Tsukishima" from the drop zone to put it on the bottom of my deck, and pay 1 life?
 * A: Yes. Although the card chosen by "Death Lock" cannot remain on the field even if you use "Marina Tsukishima"'s effect, you may still "put her on the bottom of your deck, and pay 1 life" when that card would leave the field.