OCG Rulings

• The effect which banishes a DARK Fiend-Type monster as a substitute does not target.^[1]

• You banish the substitute when applying the effect which would destroy the monster.^[1]

• The effect which Special Summons a Fiend-Type monster targets.^[1]

References

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} Konami OCG FAQ: Effect Monster > Archfiend Empress