Destroy

When a card is Destroyed, it is sent to the Graveyard unless another effect says otherwise. A card can only be destroyed by battle or by a card effect that states it "Destroys" a card. Cards that are used as Fusion/Ritual/Synchro Materials, Tributed for a Tribute Summon, or returned to the hand or Deck are not considered Destroyed. This is important because some cards have effects that will only activate when they are destroyed.