Upgrade Effect

The Upgrade Effect is a type of card text unique to Upgrade Spells. These are effects that are transferred to an Upgrade Monster when that Upgrade Spell is used as the Upgrade Material for its Upgrade Summon.

Similar to the exclusive to, the Upgrade Effect an Upgrade Spell is written in small typesetting in a partially transparent text box, which overlays the card image, in between the Alignment and Margin, and the  (in the case of Upgrade Pendulum Monsters).

Not all Upgrade Spells have Upgrade Effects; if they do not have any, the box is left empty.

Although Upgrade Monsters have their own Alignments and Margins, they do not have Upgrade Effects of their own. This is also the case for Upgrade Pendulum Monsters, although they do retain their Pendulum Effects, if any. The reason why regular Upgrade Monsters do not have Upgrade Effects of their own is to prevent any confusion among players.