However, there are several ways cards can be protected from certain Spell and Trap effects:
1. Immunity:
* "Immune to..." effects: Some cards have text stating they are immune to specific types of effects, such as "Immune to Spell effects," "Immune to Trap effects," or "Immune to Monster effects." For example, "D.D. Crow" is immune to Trap effects.
* "Cannot be targeted..." effects: Cards with "Cannot be targeted by Spell/Trap cards" effects cannot be selected as targets for specific Spell/Trap effects. For example, "Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning" has this text.
2. Protection from targeting:
* "Cannot be targeted by card effects..." effects: These cards cannot be selected as targets for any card effects, including Spell and Trap effects. For example, "Chaos Emperor Dragon - Envoy of the End" has this text.
3. Negating Effects:
* "Negate the effects..." effects: Some cards have text that negates the effects of other cards. For example, "Spell Canceller" negates the activation of a Spell card.
* "Destroy..." effects: Some cards can destroy Spell and Trap cards, preventing their effects from activating. For example, "Solemn Judgment" can destroy a Spell or Trap card.
4. Preventing activation:
* "Cannot activate..." effects: Some cards prevent the activation of specific Spells or Traps. For example, "Torrential Tribute" prevents the activation of Spell and Trap cards.
5. Continuous Effects:
* "This card cannot be destroyed by..." effects: Some cards have continuous effects that protect them from being destroyed by specific card effects, including Spells and Traps. For example, "Vanity's Emptiness" cannot be destroyed by card effects.
6. Special Protection:
* "Cannot be destroyed..." effects: Some cards have text that makes them immune to destruction by specific means, like "Cannot be destroyed by Spell/Trap effects," or "Cannot be destroyed by battle."
It's important to note that each card's text specifically defines how it interacts with Spell and Trap effects. You should always carefully read a card's text to understand its protection capabilities.