snatch steal VS book of moon

[bluepokenut]

This has been the topic of much discussion at a tournys. Here is the answer straight from the judge site.

I know that some might find this question familiar, but ever since the re-formating
of the lists and the new individual card FAQs, there's no official answer anywhere
so here goes:

If a monster eqipped with Snatch Steal is flipped face-down via Book of Moon/
Tsukuyomi (or any other card effect for that matter) does control of the monster
revert back to the original owner?

Thanks,
Curtis Bowles

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Answer:

The answer remains the same as it has been for some time.

If a monster with "Snatch Steal" equipped to it is flipped face-down, control of the monster remains with the person that originally used "Snatch Steal" to take control of the monster.

Additionally, "Snatch Steal" is sent to the Graveyard, as it no longer has a legal target (face-down monsters can never be equipped with Equip Spell Cards).

[Skull]

so if the monster is flipped face down, Snatch steal is destroyed but the person who used snatch steal still keeps the monster until it is destroyed? That just dosn't make any sence.

[bluepokenut]

Its hard to explain. You have to know more about the advanced mechanics of the game. basicly, once it flips face down the eqip card is destroyed but since it is face down it resets control.