Authority: Community discussion
Official ruling confirmed: unknown
Source: Reddit: r/YugiohEdisonFormat
Format: TCG
Status: Resolved

Related: https://duelpedia.com/2026/09/06/chain-negation-and-multiple-trigger-effects/

1. Question

If the opponent controls two copies of Black Whirlwind and has Solemn Judgment set, while the other player has Dust Tornado and Raigeki Break set, can both Trap Cards be used in succession to destroy the two Black Whirlwinds?

More specifically, after the first Trap is activated, can the second Trap immediately be chained, or must the opponent first be given an opportunity to respond with Solemn Judgment?

The situation involves the construction of a Chain and the opportunity for each player to respond before another Chain Link is added.

2. Reddit Discussion

Interpretation 1 — The opponent must be given an opportunity to respond

One response explains that after the first Trap is activated, the opponent receives the opportunity to add their own effect to the Chain. Only after that opportunity has been passed can the other player add their second Trap.

Under this interpretation, the proposed sequence is possible only if the opponent chooses not to activate Solemn Judgment against the first Trap.

Interpretation 2 — Solemn Judgment prevents the second Trap from being added

Another commenter clarifies that if Solemn Judgment is actually activated as the next Chain Link, the player cannot immediately add Raigeki Break afterward.

The reason given is that Raigeki Break cannot be used as a response to that Chain Link under the applicable Spell Speed restrictions. Consequently, the second Black Whirlwind may remain available to resolve.

Interpretation 3 — The Chain must proceed through the available response windows

A further explanation describes the sequence as follows:

1. The Blackwing is Summoned.
2. The Black Whirlwind effects are placed on the Chain as appropriate.
3. The player may then activate one of their Traps.
4. The opponent receives an opportunity to respond with Solemn Judgment.
5. If the opponent does not respond, the player can add the other Trap.
6. The opponent receives another opportunity to respond.

This explanation emphasizes that the player cannot simply bypass the opponent’s response opportunity in order to force both Traps onto the Chain.

Interpretation 4 — Alternative ways to avoid the problem

One commenter also proposes alternative plays rather than attempting to chain both Traps immediately.

One option is to use Solemn Judgment against the initial Normal Summon, preventing the Black Whirlwinds from being activated in the first place. Another suggested approach is to remove Solemn Judgment before attempting to use Raigeki Break against the opponent’s monster.

3. Summary of the Reddit Answer

Interpretation	Result
The opponent must receive a response opportunity	The second Trap cannot be added until the opponent has had the opportunity to respond to the first
Opponent activates Solemn Judgment	The player cannot then use Raigeki Break as the next Chain Link
Opponent passes on Solemn Judgment	The player can add Raigeki Break afterward
Avoid Solemn Judgment beforehand	Removing or negating the relevant threat before building the Chain can produce a different result

4. Conclusion

The Reddit discussion consistently treats the opponent’s response opportunity as an essential part of Chain construction. The player cannot activate Dust Tornado and immediately add Raigeki Break while preventing the opponent from responding in between.

The practical sequence is therefore:

First Trap → opponent receives response opportunity → opponent either responds or passes → second Trap may then be activated if legally possible.

If the opponent activates Solemn Judgment in response to the first Trap, the second Trap cannot simply be chained afterward. The Reddit commenters therefore reject the idea of using the two Traps in immediate succession to bypass Solemn Judgment.

This Reddit discussion should be classified as a community explanation of Chain procedure, rather than itself being an authoritative ruling. The underlying Chain procedure is also reflected in Konami’s official Fast Effect Timing guidance, which explains that during a Chain the opportunity to activate the next fast effect passes between players.

Date: 5 September 2026.

Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/YugiohEdisonFormat/comments/1w7zh9r/ruling_question_about_chains/