Yu-Gi-Oh Tribute Requirement Comparison (Summons)
Compare Yu-Gi-Oh tributes from free Normals to Level 8 doubles with examples. Uses Konami rulebook rows. Includes full tables. Includes full tables and FAQ.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 to 4 Normal Summon Base rule. Levels 1-4 need none. | 0 tributes | Zero tributes, free summon | Konami SD RuleBook EN 10 Tribute Summon plus Yugipedia lede: Level 5 and 6 one, 7 higher two |
| Kuriboh Level 1 Example L1 to 0. | 0 tributes | Level 1 Fiend Effect 300 200 | Yugipedia Kuriboh Infobox Level 1 plus DB 4064 |
| Level 4 example row No fake name used. | 0 tributes | Any Level 4, rule derived | Konami rulebook L1-4 zero derived row |
| Level 5 to 6 rule Mid rule. | 1 tributes | One tribute required | Konami Rulebook: Level 5 and 6 monsters require one Tribute |
| Level 5 example row No fake name. | 1 tributes | Any Level 5, rule derived | Konami L5-6 one derived row |
| Summoned Skull Level 6 Example L6 to 1. | 1 tributes | Level 6 Fiend Normal 2500 1200 | Yugipedia Summoned Skull Level 6 plus DB 4028 |
| Level 7 plus rule Top rule. God 3 excluded. | 2 tributes | Two tributes required standard | Konami Rulebook: Level 7 and higher require two Tributes |
| Dark Magician Level 7 Example L7 to 2. | 2 tributes | Level 7 Spellcaster Normal 2500 2100 | Yugipedia Dark Magician Level 7 plus DB 4041 |
| Red-Eyes Black Dragon 7 Ties Dark Magician. | 2 tributes | Level 7 Dragon Normal 2400 2000 | Yugipedia Red-Eyes Level 7 plus DB 4088 |
| Blue-Eyes White Dragon 8 Example L8 to 2. | 2 tributes | Level 8 Dragon Normal 3000 2500 | Yugipedia Blue-Eyes Level 8 plus DB 4007 |
| Level 8 rule row Confirms Blue-Eyes case. | 2 tributes | Any Level 8, derived | Konami L7 plus two derived row |
| Level 10 plus rule row Largest standard here. | 2 tributes | Standard rule, gods vary | Konami L7 plus two rule, Obelisk 3-tribute excluded noted |
About this converter
Konami tribute rules split by Level stars. Levels 1 to 4 Normal Summon free with zero tributes, shown by Kuriboh at Level 1 and a Level 4 rule row with no invented name. Levels 5 and 6 need one tribute, shown by Summoned Skull at Level 6 and a Level 5 rule row. Levels 7 and higher need two tributes standard, shown by Dark Magician and Red-Eyes at Level 7, Blue-Eyes at Level 8, and Level 8 and 10 plus rule rows. Egyptian Gods like Obelisk need 3 as a special summoning condition outside standard rows and stay out with the note kept.
How to use it
Pick two entries and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. Try Blue-Eyes against Kuriboh to see the 2 to 0 summon gap. The result line prints the equality plus the per unit ratio. Click a table row to load that entry as Entry A with amount 1. Zero rows divide by zero and show open ended ratios.
Rule rows without invented monster names keep the table honest where no single card was fetched. Card Database numbers ride beside examples. Link, Xyz, Synchro and Pendulum summon conditions use separate mechanic tables. Omitted: double tribute cost reducers, which use card effect tables, not base rules.
FAQ
How many for Level 4?
Zero tributes. Levels 1 to 4 Normal Summon free, like Kuriboh.
How many for Level 6?
One tribute. Summoned Skull at Level 6 is the example.
How many for Blue-Eyes?
Two tributes at Level 8. Dark Magician and Red-Eyes at 7 tie.
Do gods need more?
Obelisk style gods need 3 as special conditions outside standard 0 1 2 rows.
Sources
- Konami Yu-Gi-Oh official rulebook downloads SD RuleBook EN 10 Tribute Summon section
- Yugipedia Tribute Summon: Level 5 and 6 one Tribute, Level 7 higher two Tributes lede
- Konami Card Database DB 4007 4041 4028 4088 4064 via Yugipedia Kuriboh, Summoned Skull, Dark Magician, Red-Eyes and Blue-Eyes Level infoboxes
Last verified: 2026-10-05 · 12 entries
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