If my opponent has a Digimon with 3000 DP or less in play, can I choose not to delete an opponent’s Digimon intentionally but still ＜Draw 2＞?

No. The effect doesn't read “you may,” so if a Digimon with 3000 DP or less is in play, you must choose it as part of the effect.

Fire Ball rulings (EX2-067)

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

Effect: [Main] Delete 1 of your opponent's Digimon with 3000 DP or less. If an opponent's Digimon wasn't deleted by this effect, Draw 2
Security effect: [Security] Activate this card's [Main] effects.

Official Q&A

If my opponent has a Digimon with 3000 DP or less in play, can I choose not to delete an opponent’s Digimon intentionally but still ＜Draw 2＞?
No. The effect doesn't read “you may,” so if a Digimon with 3000 DP or less is in play, you must choose it as part of the effect.
Ruled Mar 28, 2024

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Fire Ball rulings (EX2-067)

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

Effect: [Main] Delete 1 of your opponent's Digimon with 3000 DP or less. If an opponent's Digimon wasn't deleted by this effect, Draw 2
Security effect: [Security] Activate this card's [Main] effects.

Official Q&A

If my opponent has a Digimon with 3000 DP or less in play, can I choose not to delete an opponent’s Digimon intentionally but still ＜Draw 2＞?
No. The effect doesn't read “you may,” so if a Digimon with 3000 DP or less is in play, you must choose it as part of the effect.
Ruled Mar 28, 2024

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