Can you explain in detail which cards I can place in this card’s digivolution cards with this card’s ＜On Play＞ effect?

Cards that meet all of the conditions below and have unique card numbers can be placed in this card’s Digivolution cards with this card's ＜On Play＞ effect. -The cards must be in your hand or trash. -The cards must have [Cyborg] in their traits. -The cards must be red or black Digimon cards. -The cards must be level 5 Digimon cards.

When this card is deleted, can I choose not to trash 2 of its digivolution cards?

Yes. The effect reads, “You may trash,” so you can choose not to trash any cards.

Machinedramon rulings (EX1-073)

2 official rulings from Bandai, last ruled Mar 28, 2024. Straight answers to how this card actually resolves.

Effect: [On Play] You may place up to 5 level 5 red and/or black cards with the [Cyborg] trait and different card numbers from your hand and/or trash in this card's digivolution cards to gain 1 memory for each card placed. [All Turns] This Digimon's DP can't be reduced. [All Turns] When this Digimon would be deleted, you may trash 2 level 5 Digimon cards in this Digimon's digivolution cards to prevent this Digimon from being deleted.

Official Q&A

Can you explain in detail which cards I can place in this card’s digivolution cards with this card’s ＜On Play＞ effect?
Cards that meet all of the conditions below and have unique card numbers can be placed in this card’s Digivolution cards with this card's ＜On Play＞ effect. -The cards must be in your hand or trash. -The cards must have [Cyborg] in their traits. -The cards must be red or black Digimon cards. -The cards must be level 5 Digimon cards.
Ruled Mar 28, 2024
When this card is deleted, can I choose not to trash 2 of its digivolution cards?
Yes. The effect reads, “You may trash,” so you can choose not to trash any cards.
Ruled Mar 28, 2024

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