Wind-Up Juggler
After damage calculation, if this card battled an opponent's monster: You can destroy the opponent's monster. This effect can only be used once while this card is face-up on the field.
Alright, with that there as reference, I was confused on Juggler's effect. I have a few friends, some are judges, that say that her effect DOESN'T go off when she destroys a monster (If the monster has Higher ATK) because Juggler would be destroyed no chance for it to go off.
Now, I've been going around doing my fair share of research and have had some people say otherwise. The following is a part of a review over Generation Force, Juggler picked out for a separate review, from tcgplayer.com
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With 1700 ATK it's a respectable attacker, but its effect represents the first taste of the monster control theme we'll see more of from Wind-Ups in later sets. When Wind-Up Juggler battles, its effect destroys whatever it battled with after damage calculation. The cool thing is that Wind-Up Juggler doesn't actually have to survive the battle to use its effect: despite similar cards that are played differently, the Juggler can actually lose a fight and still destroy whatever took it down. It's a great problem-solver that can clear the way for your swarm of Wind-Ups, and it can work as a simple 1-for-1 that helps to hammer home the card advantage you establish with your Factories and Magicians. Its effect can trigger your search effects, too, so you can use it to earn more free cards even when you don't have Soldier or Dog.
All the Wind-Up monster effects can only be used once while the source monster is face-up. That's important, because it encourages aggressive play with lots of Xyz Summoning, setting the pace for the strategy. It also lets you make the most of Wind-Up Zenmaister, which can turn your Wind-Ups face-down so that you can Flip Summon them and reuse their abilities. Right now, the Wind-Up strategy is in its infancy, but it'll take off with the release of more cards we'll see later this year. Keep an eye on this theme, because they could be pretty big in the future.
All the Wind-Up monster effects can only be used once while the source monster is face-up. That's important, because it encourages aggressive play with lots of Xyz Summoning, setting the pace for the strategy. It also lets you make the most of Wind-Up Zenmaister, which can turn your Wind-Ups face-down so that you can Flip Summon them and reuse their abilities. Right now, the Wind-Up strategy is in its infancy, but it'll take off with the release of more cards we'll see later this year. Keep an eye on this theme, because they could be pretty big in the future.
So without further ado...What is the ruling?
Can her effect still go off without her surviving the battle? If so, could you please answer why?
I mean, I'm not stupid, it's just a bit unclear about these things.
(I've talked with my friends about it, and I said I would find an answer and explanation)
[Yes, I called Juggler a she...I see her as a female. Please don't discuss the gender. Thank you]
Could I please get the answer to the questions? D:
Please and Thank you!
