If my opponent doesn't trash an Option card from their hand for this card's ＜Delay＞ effect, does my opponent gain 2 memory?

No, you gain 2 memory. This effect makes your opponent choose between trashing an Option card from their hand or losing 2 memory.

Tarnished Hero rulings (EX4-070)

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

Effect: While you have a green Digimon or Tamer, you can ignore this card's color requirements. [Main] Delete 1 of your opponent's level 3 Digimon. Then place this card in your battle area. [Main] Delay ・[Main] Your opponent may trash 1 Option card in their hand. If they do not trash a card, gain 2 memory.
Security effect: [Security] Place this card in the battle area.

Official Q&A

If I use this card when my opponent has no level 3 Digimon, can I still activate the effect that places this card in my battle area?
Yes, you can.
Ruled Mar 28, 2024
If my opponent doesn't trash an Option card from their hand for this card's ＜Delay＞ effect, does my opponent gain 2 memory?
No, you gain 2 memory. This effect makes your opponent choose between trashing an Option card from their hand or losing 2 memory.
Ruled Mar 28, 2024

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Tarnished Hero rulings (EX4-070)

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

Effect: While you have a green Digimon or Tamer, you can ignore this card's color requirements. [Main] Delete 1 of your opponent's level 3 Digimon. Then place this card in your battle area. [Main] Delay ・[Main] Your opponent may trash 1 Option card in their hand. If they do not trash a card, gain 2 memory.
Security effect: [Security] Place this card in the battle area.

Official Q&A

If I use this card when my opponent has no level 3 Digimon, can I still activate the effect that places this card in my battle area?
Yes, you can.
Ruled Mar 28, 2024
If my opponent doesn't trash an Option card from their hand for this card's ＜Delay＞ effect, does my opponent gain 2 memory?
No, you gain 2 memory. This effect makes your opponent choose between trashing an Option card from their hand or losing 2 memory.
Ruled Mar 28, 2024

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