There are several distinct types of monster effect. * Ignition Effect: Optional Spell Speed 1 effect that can be activated in any open game state during the Main Phase (some cards have Ignition Effects that can be activated during other Phases). * Trigger Effect: Spell Speed 1 effect that has a specific activation timing. Can be either optional or mandatory. * Flip effect: Special type of Trigger Effect that activates when the monster is flipped face-up (even in the Damage Step). Can be either optional or mandatory. Was formerly its own effect type. * Quick Effect: Special type of Trigger or Ignition Effect that is Spell Speed 2 and can be activated on the opponent's turn. Formerly called "Multi-Trigger Effect." * Continuous Effect: Effect that does not start a Chain, a