Basic FAQ: Introduction to Setting Monsters

To Set is to place a card face-down on the field.
Monster Cards are Set in the Monster Card Zones, and must be Set in Defense Position. This is called a Normal Set.

With the exception of Field Spell Cards, which are Set in the Field Card Zone, Spell and Trap Cards are Set in the Spell & Trap Card Zones. In all cases, the cards are Set vertically.

Set a monster:


Set a Spell & Trap card