----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pokemon Chat Report - Thursday, August 31, 2000 by Ka-Lok Fung - Scrye Contributing Editor Log Verified by Pokemon61 - Associate Member of Team Compendium ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Hi gang! Master Trainer Pat is out today so its just me (so understand if it goes a bit slower). DMT Mike and I were in Hawaii forthe Tropical Mega Battle this last weekend and I wanted to share some information about it with you." Master_Trainer_Mike says, "The first day, the players were formed into 8 groupsthat went around to the 8 cities and played as teams for point totals. Some cities had trivia contests, another had name that Pokemon from its flavor text, one city had the players digging for Monster Balls with points in them on the beach of Waikiki. DMT Mike and I played in the Vermillion city Gym where we used Lightning/Colorless Pokemon and took on all Challengers. I ended up with the bestrecord at 5 wins, 2 losses, while DTM Mike went 4 and 3." Master_Trainer_Mike says, "In the open play tournaments (still only allowed to use Base or Jungle Pokemon cards), everyone I saw played Haymakers with at least25 Trainer Cards except for 1 Raindance Deck." Master_Trainer_Mike says, "The second day final tournament was a constructed one where each player was given 90 cards from Basic and Jungle and had 1 hour to build a 40 card deck to play with. They were given as much basic energy as they wanted as well. Here is the list of what they were given:" Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Grass 1 Caterpie, 3 Weedle, 2 Kakuna, 1 Beedrill, 3 Nidoran , 1 Nidorino, 1 Koffing, 1 Oddish, 1 Paras" Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Fire 3 Charmander, 1 Charmeleon, 1 Charizard,1Growlithe, 3 Ponyta, 2 Rapidash " Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Water 3 Squirtle, 1 Wartortle, 2 Poliwag, 2 Seel, 2 Dewgong " Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Lightning 3 Pikachu, 1 Raichu, 2 Magnemite, 2 Voltorb, 1 Electrode, 1 Jolteon " Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Psychic 3 Abra, 2 Kadabra, 2 Drowzee, 1 Jynx, 1Mr.Mime" Master_Trainer_Mike says, "fighting 3 diglett, 2 dugtrio, 1 onix, 3 mankey 2 primeape, 1 rhyhorn" Master_Trainer_Mike says, "colorless 1 rattata, 1 doduo, 1 meowth, 2 eevee" Master_Trainer_Mike says, "1 DCE" Master_Trainer_Mike says, "trainers 1 oak, 1 bill, 1 trader, 1 ebergy removal,1 energy retrieval, 2 switch, 1 computer search, 1 pokedex, 1 pluspower, 1 defender, 2 gusts of wind, 1 super potion, 2 potion, 1 full heal, 1 pokeball" Master_Trainer_Mike says, "When we watched the tournament every energy type waspretty evenly chosen except for grass (only 5 players chose to use Grass in their decks)." Master_Trainer_Mike says, "The overall winner of the Tropical Mega Battle was Jason Klaczynski of Chicago. He played well and won it all on a successful coin flip for his Quick Attack with his Eevee. His opponent only had 1 Pokemon out (no bench) and needed 40 HP to be Knocked out. Jason played his 1 Pluspower and went for it all and got the coin flip he needed." Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Now for some other news. Next years Pokemon League starts in January and will have 8 seasons in it like this years. Players that earn their badges quickly will have more extra activities they can do (no more TM's though) and can even slowly work on points for the following season." Master_Trainer_Mike says, "The official date and location for the upcoming EastCoast STS is November 18th at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, NJ. " Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Lastly look for some of your favorite Master Trainers at the following East Coast Mall Tour stops. Dark Master Trainer Mike (my boss) will be at the Baltimore and the Miami stops. Master Trainer Pat will be at the Chicago Mall stop and I will be at the one in Boston. Please stop by, say hi, and challenge us." Master_Trainer_Mike says, "(phew) that was a lot of typing..........." Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Ok, now to the questions." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #10 from dark_charizard_123: when is fossil going out of print Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Dunno (haven't been told yet)." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #11 from dark_charizard_123: what day will gym 2 be released Master_Trainer_Mike says, "October 7th." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #12 from dark_charizard_123: when and if pokemon the movie 2000 comes out on home video what card will be in it Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Dunno." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #13 from dark_charizard_123: why did you stop with starry foil Master_Trainer_Mike says, "We actually used up the majority of the world's supply of it." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #14 from dark_charizard_123: whats the next pre release card 2 b issued Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Dunno." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #15 from PoKoTCG: is it true that you get promo 7 jigglypuff when signing up at the east coast STS tournament tour Master_Trainer_Mike says, "What??????" Master_Trainer_Mike says, "No....." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #16 from dark_charizard_123: what card is gonna b given out at the pokemon league this session Master_Trainer_Mike says, "It's the Team Rocket Meowth (already available)." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #17 from dark_charizard_123: why dont you print neo now? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Its not our product, we don't own it, we don't have the right to do so.......blah blah blah" Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #18 from pikachu89: Can Gym Leaders still order all 8 badges for the league? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "They should be able to, they need to contact their order supplier, DM's for large chains, Merchant Relations here for single stores." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #20 from Chrisbo: Rocket Scyther's Shadow Images attack says that "this effect lasts until it takes damage". Does this include taking damage from Poison? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Yup." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #21 from Scrye_Fung: Regarding Rocket's Scyther Shadow Images. My opponent's Scyther does Shadow Images. I attack with an attack that reads [G] SomeKindaPoisonAttack 10. Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokemon is now Poisoned. To resolve this correct, I would flip two coins. The first coin would determine if Scyther receives damage and the second coin would determine if Scyther is poisoned. Is this correct? Furthermore, for the first coin, if I flipped heads, would this end Shadow Images effect; if tails, it would continue Shadow Images effect. Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Right as long as you are counting that second coin flip as the one of the effect of the poison attack. Shadow Images does NOT prevent attack effects so you would not flip for it for the Poison. Once the Poison does its damage at the end of the turn, the Shadow Image effect is gone." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #22 from Chrisbo: If your opponent successfully used Tickling Machine and on your turn you draw an Oak & play it, do you have to discard the cards that were set aside ordo you get to keep them since they're currently considered "out of play"? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "You do not touch them. So you could play Oak without discarding the "out of play" hand of cards." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #23 from Mr_mystery: Any info from R&D about the Karp/Fable thing? I still STILL say you can't evolve :P Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Say whatever you want, the answer has already been given. It will stay that way until the next major rules update (meaning if we get Neo)." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #24 from Chrisbo: Sorry, yet another Ditto question... What if Ditto were copying Magneton's SelfDestruct attack and it hits Erika's Dratini on the bench? For the purposes of "Strange Barrier", is Ditto considered a Basic pokemon or an Evolved pokemon at that time? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Good question, as far as I can tell, Ditto counts aswhatever it is a copy of so it would NOT count as a basic Pokemon in this sense. I will verify this one though." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #26 from Mario101: are you going to have gym challenge pre release tournaments, if so when? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Dunno." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #27 from Scrye_Fung: On Rocket's Hitmonchan and Mr. Mime's Meditate. My opponent's Rocket's Hitmonchan (with 20 damage) uses Crosscounter. I activate Mr. Mime. Meditate does 60 damage to to Hitmonchan (Mediate initially does 30 but with Weakness it gets doubled to 60). Now my opponent flips heads, therefore Crosscounter counters with a 120 hit (Hitmonchan received 60 damage so Crosscounters returns double that - 120). My Mr. Mime blocks it with the Invisible Wall and Rocket's Hitmonchan is KO'd. Is this scenairo correct? If not, please explain. Master_Trainer_Mike says, "That sounds correct." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #29 from Rainbow_Trainer: Multiple Dodrio's on your bench... does the retreat aid multiply with the quantity of Dodrio's?? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Yes it does." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #30 from Mario101: is there going to be any other kind of tournaments next year? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Probably but no specifics yet." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #32 from Scrye_Fung: Ancient Mew is the nickname for a card just like Movie Promo Mewtwo is a nickname for a card. Why is this card considered different from Mew and you'reallowed to have four of each (Ancient Mew and Mew) in a deck? After all, there are only 3 symbols on top of the Ancient Mew card which should indicate the wordMew. In fact, I'll like you to direct this question to Creatures, Inc. for a definitive answer. Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Guys, for the last time, this is NOT a legal card (its not in English). You will not be allowed to use it in a sanctioned event or in League play. R&D called it Ancient Mew, but since it will ONLY be used in frtiendly game play, you can ultimately decide for yourself." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #33 from Mr_mystery: Has a release date been finalized for Gym Challenge? If so what is it? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Yup, Oct 7th." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #34 from Mario101: hows the space needle? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Its fine. Do you mean the Space Weedle?? Hopefullyyou will see it in an upcoming issue of Top Deck and it will appear at the EastCoast STS." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #36 from Scrye_Fung: Ok .. now that Ancient Mew is banned from tournament play why is it still being allowed @ the DCI-sanctioned East Coast STS? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "It isn't." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #38 from Scrye_Fung: Regarding Tickling Machine and Professor Oak. Say you played Tickling Machine and flipped heads. My opponent has set aside her cards. She draws and plays a Professor Oak. Does she need to discard the set aside cards? I would say nobecause those cards set aside are out of play until my opponent's subsequent turn. Can you please explain? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "As I said, you could play the Oak without discardig your hand as they are out of play." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #39 from Scrye_Fung: When you use Misty's Staryu's Swift, do you still have to flip for Sand-attack? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Any effect that PREVENTS attacks must still be checked. Swift (if allowed ot go off) basically ignores anything that tries to effect the amount of damage done." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #40 from Mario101: why are you making a base 3? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "We haven't yet." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #41 from Mr_mystery: Will Oingo Boingo Weedle be banned from tournament play, or is Oingo Boingo Prop15 still in playtesting? Better yet, why not just ban Oingo Boingo? :) Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Ahhh, the dreaded Oingo Boingo question. We are still negotiating with Mr. Elfman on this one...:)" Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #45 from Mario101: are there going to be online dci tournaments? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Not that I know of." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #46 from Mr_mystery: Are you going to help update the Team Compendium site? If so, Add your Bios! Master_Trainer_Mike says, "I will smack MT Pat and DMT Mike with a donut for you." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #48 from soslowpoke: if I use Teash Exchange does it get shuffked back into my deck? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Nope." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #49 from Mr_mystery: Is there anyplace we can find the Deck Lists and names of the winners, as well as prizes given out at the Tropical mega battle? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "I will see if I can gather that info for you. If so, I will send it to the Pokegym, Pojo, Pokeschool, etc." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #51 from Mr_mystery: Any plans for the Souther Island sets, etc.? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Not yet." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #54 from Mr_mystery: Any plans for Rocket Errata? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Nope." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #55 from Mario101: why are wizards thinking of making a rule about 15 trainers each deck, its not quite fair to do that, the prop 2t sounds ok though Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Who said we are???" Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Geez folks, its a possible tournamnet format ONLY!!!! Get over it." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #57 from Vaporeonice: Are you going to make Eevee evolution cards? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "We already have." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #59 from Mr_mystery: Any new plans for an America-Got-It-First card?(IE, Dark Raichu) Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Dunno." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #60 from BuIbasaur: I heard that the Promo for the West Coast STS is Jigglypuff. Does it happen to be leftovers from the Pokmon, the First Movie? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "I have no idea what you are typing about, sorry." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #61 from Mr_mystery: Will Imakuni's Doduo and ____'s Chansey see print in the Gym Challenge Expansion? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "No Imakuni's cards coming." Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Though I did meet him in Hawaii and learned his dance. :)" Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #62 from Mr_mystery: Any knowledge on the Koga and Giovanni theme deck contects, if any? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Nothing I can share." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #63 from Mr_mystery: Will the Blaine & Sabrina theme decks change from their Japanese Contents if they see print? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Of course, you cannot exzpect different markets to have the same exact product." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #64 from Scott_Gerhardt: What will be all the criteria for invitation to the STS? We know the qualifiers are the obvious ones, but what other criteria will be used? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Anyone who has earned 5 or more League Badges can participate in addition to winners from the qualifiers." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #66 from Gengar612: Where are you in playtesting prop15 ? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Well, here in the office." Master_Trainer_Mike says, "hee hee hee" Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #67 from Gengar612: Can you tell us what promo #19 will be? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Yes I COULD. But I won't." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #68 from Mario101: are you thinking of making pro tours like magic the gathering? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Nope." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #69 from EEVEE2001: What happens if a confused Dark Wartortle successfully uses Mirror Shell, then the opponent attacks? Does Wartortle have to flip for confusion on mirror shell's recoil? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Nope, Confusion attack checks only on your turn." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #70 from soslowpoke: What will the promo Psyduck be?(japanese version) Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Dunno." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #71 from Chrisbo: Since you've ruled that poison cancels Rocket Scyther's Shadow Images attack, if it were already poisoned before doing the attack, the effect would endimmediately at the end of Rocket Scyther's turn when the poison damage kicks in, right? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Correct." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #72 from pikachu89: What will be the name of the new league and what badges will be given out? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "No details that specific yet." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #73 from Mario101: people say scyther does 60 damage even when retreated on bench then putit on active since it says, scythers swords dance does 60 instead of 30 the next turn, is that true? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Not true, benching ends all attack effects." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #74 from lugia_2001: Can there be a rule where if you draw your starting hand and you use all the cards, can you draw 7 more or something like that. Like there is in Magic. Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Hmmm, talk about BROKEN!!!" Master_Trainer_Mike says, "ummmm.....Mike Elliot says NO" Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #76 from PokemonMstr55: question Say you are using a Golduck and you use his Psybeam would thisbe a psychic or water attack? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Water attack as Psyduck is a water Pokemon/" Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #77 from Meowth52: Say I have 5 cards in my deck and my opponent has 5. I have a Pokemon Trader and a Pokemon in my hand. I use Pkmn Trader and I see a pokemon, but I say I don't, and leave the Pokemon I traded in the deck, adding the extra card... Is this legal? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Nooooolo!!!" Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #78 from Meowth52: Since Ditto's Pokemon Power says he is an exact duplicate of the defending pokemon, including weakness, resistance, and so on, then does that mean he is immune to Porygon's conversion as long as his power is on? The Pokemon Power says his weakness must be the same as the defending Pokemon's. Master_Trainer_Mike says, "He is not immune to Porygons effect. Transform is NOT continuous but triggered whenever it faces a new Pokemon." Master_Trainer_Mike says, "So, if the Ditto is benched it is of course removed. If a different Pokemon is brought up opposite Ditto, the Porygon change effectis STILL there (Transform does ZNOT remove it) EXCEPT in the case where the new Pokemon that Ditto Transforms into does NOT have a Weakness, then the Porygon effect would not have a Weakness to effect and it would disappear." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #79 from seatomcat: Previous rulings said that Tentacool's PP Cowardice could not be used more than once on the same turn (2/10 Chat) yet Mankey's PP Peek could be if Scooped Up (Jungle FAQ). Why the difference? Thank you for answering. Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Tentacool says its Cowardice cannot be used the turnit comes into play, and Mankey's Peek does not." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #80 from Mystix20: is there going to be a gym challenge prerelease tournament? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Dunno." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #81 from Mr_mystery: Where's the website for the Space Weedle photos? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "http://home.earthlink.net/~seawolven" Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #82 from Tyais: Look at the East STS rules. They say it (Ancient Mew) is legal. You need some reversing here. Master_Trainer_Mike says, "It will be updated soon, thanks for the point out." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #83 from Scott_Gerhardt: I have a Rocket Hitmonchan that used Crosscounter. You have an Erika'sVileplume with zero damage counters on it. The Vileplume attacks. Then you get heads on crosscounter. Will the Vileplume be able to remove those damage counters applied from C Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Yes you will." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #84 from Pkmn61: Does Rocket's Hitmonchan's CrossCounter attack apply weakness/resistance? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Yes it does." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #85 from soslowpoke: If I use Misty's Staru's Swift attack and I attatch PLus Powers, will it go through invisible wall? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "The Swift attack ignores Invisible Wall regardless of the Pluspower being added on." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #88 from seatomcat: Please confirm that if Muk is played, PP Toxic Gas will shut down/not allow Eevee to use PP Chain Reaction. I've heard some argue that Chain Reaction is a response to evolving from Grimer to Muk so it takes effect before Muk's Toxic Gas does. Thank yo Master_Trainer_Mike says, "There are no triggered effects. As soon as trhe Mukhits it shuts off all Pokemon Powers." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #90 from garolo: Any thought about creating a "senior" division for future Wizards sponsored tournaments? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Haven't thought about it." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #92 from Supra: does omanyte/kabuto/aerodactyl count as a basic pkmn?or doe sit hav to evolve from mysterious fossil? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "They are all Stage 1 Pokmeon." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #93 from PokemonMstr55: What does Wizards plan to do when Neo comes out in American, For instance, In NEO there is Pii, Will you have to use this to use your Pikachu? Thanks! :) Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Neo is coming out in America????" Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Says who???" Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #94 from CrystalMew: Why is it that Gym Heroes has so many rares and holos? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "It's a bigger set." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #95 from Supra: for Charity, it says"unless this pokemon get's knocked out" does that mean your active or the defending pkmn? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "The oine you attached it to, your ACTIVE Pokemon." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #96 from Mystix20: what is the promo being handed out at the east coast qualifier? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Dunno." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #97 from Tyais: Refrencing previous rulings about Butterfree's Mega Drain. People intepret Mega Drain as removing the number of damage counters equal to half the damage meaning removing 20 damage counters, but as was kindly pointed out to me, it SHOULD interpreted as an equation meaning you take the number of damage counters off equall to half the damage. 20 damage is equal to 2 damage counters. Just forrefrence, this is correct? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Its in our bad template file." Master_Trainer_Mike says, "You remove the number of damage counters that represent hald of the damage done. You are correct." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #99 from ThaMasta: when is there gonna be the next british tour??and where will it be? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Dunno, contact WOTC UK foir their schedule." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #100 from PokemonMstr55: Will you have to have all 8 Badges to participate in the Victory Road? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Yup, but you can keep working on getting them duirngthe Victory Road season." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #101 from CrystalMew: Is there any plans to release release the Nintendo Power Mewtwo and Dark Persion through the second League? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Dunno." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #102 from rob_cat_pz: I lost/ got stolen badges from the league. Is there any way to get themback? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Talk with your Gym leader and prove you lost them, it willbe their call." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #103 from Scott_Gerhardt: Will DCI ranking or perfomance in the West Coast STS be factored in forEast Coast STS invites? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Not sure about DCI rankings, the West Coast STS willhave no effect." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #106 from EEVEE2001: Will the number of badges required to participate in the STS go up eachtime? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Dunno, it did for the East Coast event though (5 instead of 3)." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #107 from rob_cat_pz: Could you possibly tell us the prizes from the stops? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Sorry don't have that info yet." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #108 from rob_cat_pz: What time do most Qualifiers begin, like the one this weekend? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Check with each location." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #109 from Chrisbo: Am I correct in understanding that you now need 5 or more badges to compete in the East STS (the West STS only required 3 bagdes)? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Correct, this event is taking place 5 months later in the League schedule." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #110 from JoshmanWing: If TR Hitmonchan is put to sleep during the opponant's turn (either by the Sleep card or Drowzee), but used Cross Counter the previous turn, would it still use CrossCounter if attacked? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Yes it would." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #111 from Scott_Gerhardt: Based on the Rocket Moltres/Dark Gyarados ruling, how does that affect the old Ditto ruling. I.E. Venonat attacks Ditto with 3 damage counters on it. If Venomat got heads for paralysis, Ditto would live as it was paralyzed. Is this a reversal of t Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Ditto would NOT live. It would have received 40 damage BEFORE it was paralyzed and loses its Transform ability. When a Pokemon gets sufficient damage assigned to it to Knock it out it will be Knocked out." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #112 from Supra: if i had no cards in my deck , can i still use nightly garbage run? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Sure." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #113 from Scrye_Fung: MTM, we have DMTM's bio. However, still looking for MTP bio! Master_Trainer_Mike says, "He is out today but I will withold his donuts until he sends it." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #114 from Scott_Gerhardt: Re: Question #77, what stops this from happening? How can it be proved? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "First of all it is out and out cheating. Hopefully someone who plays in a tournament is there to compete FAIRLY, if not, then we don't want anything to do with them." Master_Trainer_Mike says, "If you feel that someone cheated this way, you call over a judge and it would most likely mean amatch loss." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #115 from CrystalMew: Is it true that the Gym Challenge coin is Alakazam (You pictured it in the Gym Heroes Rule Book) Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Dunno." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #116 from rob_cat_pz: Let me put a scenario for you- Charizard vs a Ditto, its the Dittos turn. Can it use recall to copy an attack on Charmeleon cause its the Pokemon before it? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "No." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #119 from CrystalMew: Are the Promotional Gym Challenge cards (The W stamped and prerealese) going to be Sabrina's (The Heroes coin is Starmie and the promos are Misty's andyou pictured an Alakazam coin soo...) Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Dunno." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #120 from Scrye_Fung: Rererring to Q118, Transform IS CONTINUOUS when he's Active correct (unless Paralyzed, Confused, Asleep)? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Not in that particular case (R&D was standing right behind me on that one)." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #121 from Meowth52: About my Ditto question, you said "He is not immune to Porygons effect. Transform is NOT continuous but triggered whenever it faces a new Pokemon." but Ditto's power says "as long as Ditto is your active Pokemon" If what you're telling me is correct, then energy attached to Ditto doesn't become "rainboww" until he faces a new pokemon? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Stop trying to twist the logic gang,." Master_Trainer_Mike says, "The answer I gave you is from R&D, I wouldn't try toapply it to ANY OTHER scenarios." Master_Trainer_Mike says, "(geez)." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #122 from Scott_Gerhardt: About the Ditto/Porygon question, Transform is going to trigger when a new Pokemon is brought up, overwriting what is presently there. The first half is right, but the second half isn't. Master_Trainer_Mike says, "enough said......" Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #123 from Articjedi: When a pokemon is put to sleep who flips the coin at the end of the turn, I have ased this question a hundred times now? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "The person who's Pokemon is asleep. Congrats on thehundreth time, maybe Ripley's can put you next to te guy wth the really long fingernails." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #124 from Supra: for Lt. Surge's voltorb spin ball, why didn't u just word it "flip a coin , if tails this attack does nothing"? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Its just a template." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #125 from soslowpoke: will you include a promo with any Gold and Silver games/PLayer's Guide? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Dunno." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #126 from CrystalMew: Can you play more than one Sabrina's ESP on a Sabrina's Pokemon? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Sure." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #127 from Scott_Gerhardt: Could you please explain the timing on the Hitmonchan / Vileplume ruling. It would completely seem that the damage from Vileplume was done and over with before crosscounter can attack back. Master_Trainer_Mike says, "All other effects from attacks are done AFTER damageis assigned. The Rocket's Hitmonchan's return damage loops back in the attacksequence BEFORE you get to the last step where all other effects from attacks are resolved. So the damage would already be assigned to the Vileplume before the attacks other effect resolves." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #128 from Rainbow_Trainer: What is the expected card quantity for the upcoming Gym Challenge Set?? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "132" Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #129 from CrystalMew: If I have a Dark Gyarados out with 10 HP left on a Rocket Magikarp. If I play Recall can I use Rapid Evolution to evolve into Gyarados so I can stay alive longer? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Dunno, I will ask R&D again........" Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #130 from Scott_Gerhardt: So are you trying to say (re: question #93) that Wizards of the Coast is NOT pursuing the rights to Neo? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Of course we are, we don't have anything to announceyet though." Master_Trainer_Mike says, "We are pursuing them." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #131 from seatomcat: Will Misty's Staryu's Swift w/two PlusPowers knock out Mr. Mime? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Yup." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #132 from Tyais: RE:Question 83 - As clarification, if I use Erika's Vileplume (no damage on it) attack for GGG (Mega Drain or something like it....), and then Rocket'sHitmonchan's Crosscounter kicks in, do I remove damage still? It would seem like that you would do all of Erika's Vileplume attack (including effects) before Crosscounter would kick in. Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Gang!!! R&D gave you the ruling ok???" Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #133 from Scrye_Fung: MTM .. are you able to give out any details on your "inside" WotC database .. is it a Word document for example or is it SQL based? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Sorry, DMT MIke says it is a Maple Bar." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #135 from Articjedi: What happens when you lose your badge book? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "If you still have your DCI card, your Gym Leader should be able to look up and at least see what badges you have already earned. Your point totals though are lost." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #136 from CrystalMew: Will Wizards be holding a contest to win a free invite to the East Coast STS? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "That is what the qualifying events in the East CoastMall tour are for." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #137 from Scott_Gerhardt: So even if you won the West Coast STS in one of the 3 divisions, then you do not get invited to the East Coast one? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Correct, different tournaments, different requirements." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #138 from Rainbow_Trainer: For the East Coast STS - Will tehy be taking registration of Invitees first, then take first come first serve with 5 or more badges...?? the biggest flaw in the West STS... Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Yes we are very aware of the Registration troubles at the West Coast event, they are being corrected for this one." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #139 from Tyais: So do you think Space Weedle will be accompanying you, Dark MT Mike, and MT Pat on your guys trips? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Probbaly not, Brand wants to save it for the East Coiast event." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #141 from Scott_Gerhardt: Pg 21 of the rules: "In What ORder Do You Do Your Attack" f) "....Do any damage first, then do any other effects, and finally, KO any Pokemon with damage greater than or equal to their HP". Is the rulebook wrong? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Yup, that is a just a basic explanation, look on Howdo you figure out damage area for the specifics." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #142 from rob_cat_pz: I have no idea if you answered my question, but what are the prizes forthe qualifiers, and what time do they start(prefarally the NY stop this weekend) Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Sorry I don't have that info yet, will work on getting th eprize info. Start times depend on the location and you should contact the mall running it." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #144 from CrystalMew: Why is it that in Gym Heroes Erika has the most cards (24)? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "She gave us the most donuts." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #146 from Supra: can you attack on first turn?alot of my friends say you can't and otherppl say u can and i'm getting really confused Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Yes you can attack on the first turn, you cannot Evolve on it though." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #148 from Articjedi: In the game boy TCG the card shuffled in with pokemon trader appears atthe top of the deck when searching for the second card Master_Trainer_Mike says, "The Pokemon ETCG is wrong is so many ways....." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #149 from soslowpoke: Can we get a prerelease Clefable if we beat u guys at the STS qualifier? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Ummmm........probably not (we don't have any)." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #150 from CrystalMew: Who is your favorite card artist? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Well I did meet Kagemaru Himeno at the Mega Battle, she even signed DMT Mike's birthday Pikachu card." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #151 from flare_vulpix: is the upcoming set Gym Villans or Gym challenge(is asked several dealers and they say gym villans)? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Gym Challenge." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #152 from Mystix20: What are the prizes for the east coast sts and sts qualifiers? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Dunno yet." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #153 from Articjedi: Re: #135 what if you find your lost badge book Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Then why did you lose it in the first place???" Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #154 from CrystalMew: Durring a game is it legal to count your Discard pile? Is it also legalto count your deck as long as you do not look at the cards front? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Sure, though if you do it too often during a timed tournament it could be deemed stalling." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #155 from Haymakermaker: Will any of you guys be at the High Point STS qualifier tournament? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Sorry we won't but the DSL Master Trainers will be and tey are pretty cool." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #157 from rob_cat_pz: Do you have any info on how to contact the malls? P.S. If you lost yourbadges, can you replace them someway? My league doesn't some badges in so they can replace them. Master_Trainer_Mike says, "No look the mall up in your local phone book. You would have to talk with your Gym Leaders about lost badges. If you lost a dollar, the bank won't replace it." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #159 from Mario101: will i get anything if i beat dark master trainer mike in the chicago qualifiers? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "His undying emnity....." Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Except that it will actually be MT Pat in Chicago and he is much nicer than DMT Mike." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #161 from CrystalMew: The winner of the West Coast STS 11-14 division got to go to the Mega Tropical Battle (I beleive), will the 11-14 East coast STS winner be able to go to the 2001 MTB? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "No he did not." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #162 from darkweedle2000: If it happened that you guys could not get the rights for neo, what would happen then, would the whole pokemon tcg come to an end? Because I certainly do not want that. Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Dunno, cats and dogs living together, floods, bad McDonal's food served everywhere........etc." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #163 from Nikachu3: Could you have 5 Squirtle in your deck as long as they have different levels? Rocket and Base set Squirtles have different levels... Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Nope, only 4 of the same named Pokemon max." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #164 from soslowpoke: Why didn't you call Gym Challenge Gym Darkness? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "I voted for Gym Shorts but was outvoted." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #165 from Scott_Gerhardt: "How Do You Figure Out the Damage" makes no reference to knocking out Pokemon, but merely how damage is actually figured out. The Expert rules are disagreeing with your ruling where it DOES mention knocking out. Master_Trainer_Mike says, "lalalalalalalala I can't hear you!!!" Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Ok Scott and everyone else, once again I wil say that this is a japanese card game with weak game balance thta is then translated toa very different language with very different meanings. Since we do not own the game, we CANNOT fix the cards before these sorts of issues arise. We do the best we can with this scenario. Unfortunately there are many inconsistencies intheir game and the translation templates. Your best bet is to understand that and take the rulings as given and to notnecessarily apply the logic from one ruling to another one." Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Sorry it can get confusing, we are working on tryingto be more involved with the front end design for future sets." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #166 from JoshmanWing: Is it illegal to randomly shuffle your deck, and if yes what are the penalties from doing so? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Yes it is illegal. The penalties depend on the tournament rules." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #168 from Mystix20: how was the prerelease clefable obtained, can u still get it, and what is its value? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "It was sent out to Leagues that started when it all first began last September. We ran out of them pretty quickly and have none left. I don't know about its value, check mags like Top Deck, Scrye, Pojo, etc forsecondary market price lists." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #169 from Articjedi: any word on Year 2 for the pokemon league? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Yup, starts in January, 8 seasons, there will be more activities to do for the folks who earn their badges quickly...." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #170 from Mario101: some kid stole my badge book then ripped it, do i have to start all over again to get them back? since i got the last badges in tennessee Master_Trainer_Mike says, "I have no idea, you would have to talk with your oldGym Leader for any of these sorts of questions." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #171 from Tyais: RE: #159 What does emnity mean??? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "It means DMT Mike is watching you Tyais!! :)" Master_Trainer_Mike says, "emnity means that he would consider you his enemy." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #172 from Articjedi: What is the MTB Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Mega Tropical Battle" Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #173 from poke_fanatic: who did they pick to go to the mega tropical battle? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "12 kids ages 11-14 from the Staes, 12 from Japan, 2 from various other countries." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #174 from Pkmn61: OK, a friend wants me to ask this : Do you need to have at least 6 pokemon in a deck? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Not by the current rules, no." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #175 from darkweedle2000: If a ditto transformed into a snorlax, and it was confused, would it change back into ditto or would it stay snorlax because of thick skinned? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "If the Ditto was already confused it could not Tranform into Snorlax, if it Transformed into Snoirlax it could not be confused." Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Anymore questions I can mangle for you guys today???" Master_Trainer_Mike says, "We were just called Boondogglers!!!" Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Us!?!?!?" Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #176 from Articjedi: Do you know what the Japanese metagame is like? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "We learned some of it in Hawaii. It seems to be a game played by a much younger and less aggressively competitive crowd." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #177 from CrystalMew: I know this might be a little early but I think an American card has something like it. Anyway, Sabrina's Alakazam (not released but I belive another card has simaler text, not sure) has a Pokemon Power that allows you to use the attacks of any in-play Psychic Pokemon. Does Sabrina's Alakazam have to have thatattacks energy (Like I wanted to use Mewtwo's Psychic, would I need 1 Psychic and 1 Collorless energy to use Psychic or can I use it without energy) Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Sorry but that card isn;t out yet so I can't give you any rules advice on it." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #178 from poke_fanatic: what are all the different prerealeses out there? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Pre Release Clefable, Aerodactyl, Dark Gyarados and Misty's Seadra so far." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #180 from poke_fanatic: how many promos are out there? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Roughly 30." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #181 from soslowpoke: What is promo 19? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "No info on that yet." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #183 from Articjedi: Is there any penalty for accidently seeing your opponents hand? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "As long as you both agree it was accidental, then no." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #184 from FireBlAsToIsE: if u don't draw basics in your hand 3 times in a row, do u lose automatically?? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "No." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #185 from poke_fanatic: how did they pick people to go to the MTB? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Different for each country, some held tournaments, we sent the top 12 DCI ranked players in that age group." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #186 from soslowpoke: what is promo 24? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "No info on promo 24 yet." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #187 from Mystix20: are you guys planning on banning any broken card or changing the card writing(ie, wigglytuff, rocket's trap, etc.) Master_Trainer_Mike says, "No." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #189 from Scott_Gerhardt: Who is on the R&D Committee? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "The various employees who work here in R&D as well as the lkeaders from Organized play. We also sit it on rules meetings as well." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #190 from rob_cat_pz: um, lets see, any new rulings on Staryu(Misty)_ Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Nope." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #192 from soslowpoke: do I only need 1 Rainbow Energy to use both of Sabrina's Venomoht's attacks? (BTW: what is promo 19?) Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Yup that would work." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #194 from Nikachu3: How often does WOTC update DCI standings? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Sorry I don't know." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #197 from Meowth52: /ask Can you take some of these confusing rulings back to R&D with a chat log? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "We do." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #198 from Tyais: I heard you and Dark MT Mike battled some ferocious creatures over the weekend... any comments? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "There were baby Pokemon, strange Trainers and energycards and Imakuni yelling out whenever his Weedle attacked me." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #199 from Mario101: is there going to be any new tournaments like the sts somewhere else? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Maybe, nothing to report yet." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #201 from Brocktrainer13: whats your favorite kind of deck? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Thread the Weedle of course." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #202 from rob_cat_pz: How many qualifiers can you participate at the mall tours? P.S.(would 8am be a good time to get their, in your personal opinion) Master_Trainer_Mike says, "You can only be registered or involved in one event at a time. Once you finish one then you can register for another." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #204 from soslowpoke: are Misty's/Sabrina's Golduck nasty? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "We prefer the term ill-tempered." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #205 from fav_cat: Does Wizards have a New Zealand division? I can't find any info on thewizards web site. We'll be living there for 5 months and wondered what the pokemon scene was like Master_Trainer_Mike says, "No, Nintendo of Australia handles Pokemon in New Zealand right now." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #206 from darkweedle2000: I heard there was a prerelease raichu that was made accidentally, i doubt it is true, but is it? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "No sorry." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #208 from Articjedi: Do you guys ever change the way a card works during translation Master_Trainer_Mike says, "sometimes if it is unclear." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #210 from Haymakermaker: Was transportation provided to those who went to the MTB? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Yup." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #212 from Chrisbo: We all know your favorite pokemon is Weedle, but what new Gym cards areyou guys getting lots of questions about (other than from us goofballs in the chat here)? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Mostly about Recall, Rocket Hitmonchan, Rocket Scyther, and the ever confusing basic grass energy. :)" Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #213 from darkweedle2000: Do you have any info about what the promos will be after psyduck. Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Nope." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #215 from CrystalMew: Have Wizards gained rights to the Vending Machine cards? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Dunno." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #216 from Mystix20: are you guys ever going to create a new set, not released in another country? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Its not our game so it is unlikely." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #217 from Mystix20: are you guys ever going to make imakuni cards? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "No plans yet that I know of." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #218 from Mario101: is there an R&D site that i can look at Master_Trainer_Mike says, "No." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #219 from Nikachu3: Will WOTC ever hold a Pokemon Tour through Canada? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Dunno." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #220 from rob_cat_pz: What weedle is your favorite Weedle card? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "That would be the dreaded promo Oingo Boingo Weedle." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #221 from Articjedi: Can you give us the contents of "Thread the Weedle?" Master_Trainer_Mike says, "If I did then I would have to knock you out." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #224 from rob_cat_pz: re:202 Even if you win/loss one, can you participate one at a later time, thats what you mean? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Yes that is correct." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #225 from Tyais: Since the rulings are gone... got any favorite cards from Heroes? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Erika's Dratini works great against those boring Haymaker decks. Misty's Poliwag is pretty fly for a water guy too." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #226 from CrystalMew: What is your favorite Archetype (Raindance, Haymaker, ect...)? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "I used to play Raindance alot. Trying to expand my horizons now." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #227 from soslowpoke: how are you hangn' in there with 5 sets after base with no Weedle? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "They keep promising me a Weedle at the end of the tunnel...." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #228 from Eprise1701e: I heard there was a huge misprint that delayed the Dark Persian Promo from being released in April, if so, what was the misprint? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Ye sthere was, no I won't tell you." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #229 from Articjedi: How do you feel about wizards getting bought by hasbro? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Cool Star Wars stuff." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #230 from Mystix20: what is the next new set in japan after neo 2(are there any plans for aneo gym leader set?)? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Neo 3 I think." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #231 from Meowth52: Why doesn't R&D host this chat? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "They are busy testing stuff, also they are not trained to deal with the public as much, heck some of them shrivel in the light f day....." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #232 from darkweedle2000: Could you guys make a darkweedle card that evolves from magikarp? Please, Please,Please. Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Welll....if it was up to ME......" Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #233 from Aaron_the_Great: What does Misty's Magikarp's first attack do, and what is Rocket's Trap? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "What Misty's Magickarp???" Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #234 from Tyais: Wizards of the Coast represenitive Mike Boozer told me "2001 will be a big year for Wizards and Pokemon." Any new comments on this as to what it means,or was I being led on.... Master_Trainer_Mike says, "He was referring to when we fly out to the moon of Jupiter a la Arthur C Clarke's vision. You don't think they only find a black monolith there do you?!?!?!" Master_Trainer_Mike says, "anyone get that one????" Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #236 from rob_cat_pz: re:202, i forgot one more thing, that means you can win multiple prizes(i heard one was a cap, and the other was a gameboy, and I want both) Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Sure if you do well enough." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #237 from Mario101: are u going to use a weedle deck in the east coast sts? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "I can't play in it but I will bring one to play for fun." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #238 from Seraph_84: Will the Cool Porygon recieved at the Pokemon League be exactly the same as the one recieved in the Pokemon League just not wrapped? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "I don't know about its wrapped state but it is the same exact card." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #239 from Thundrchld: Is there any special info about the tour coming to NC? What time should I be there to get a place in the tourney? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Dunno, contact the mall sponosring it." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #240 from porygon_maniac17: does Defender take away the effects of the 10 damage from rainbow NRG? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "No, that is not damage caused by an attack." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #241 from Eprise1701e: if a buzzapped electrode is returned to your hand, would it still be considered an energy card, or would it revert back to a Pokemon card? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "It would revert." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #242 from CrystalMew: What is your favoite Pokemon card from all the types? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Beyond the obvious answer (WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEdle)." Master_Trainer_Mike says, "I like any card that has flowers in it." Master_Trainer_Mike says, "he ehe hehe" Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #243 from fav_cat: So HAL is actually a closet pokemon fan? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Someone got it?!?!?!!?" Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #244 from Thundrchld: When will WotC tell us about the prerelease and what stores will be holding it? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Whenever they have anything to announce, not sure there will be one for Challenge though." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #245 from darkweedle2000: Do you think Brock can see? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "As musch as Arkansas." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #246 from CrystalMew: How many Caterpies could a Weedle Poisoin in one hour? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "As much wood as a woodchuck would chuck wood." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #247 from Nikachu3: Say I use Movie Promo Mewtwo and Absorb up Rainbow Energy, does Mewtwo get damaged? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Nope, it only damages when played form your hand." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #250 from porygon_maniac17: If a Dark Jolteon used Lightning Flash causing the defending pokemon tobe knocked out, would the effect go on the next defender? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "No it wouldn't." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #251 from Meowth52: About that promo Dark Persion misprint... The text is slightly changedfrom the rocket version. The rocket version says at the end, "This attack can't be used if your opponent has no benched pokemon," therefore making your opponent having benched pokemon being a "requirement" for the attack, thus allowing you to metronome it, choose a Pokemon from you're opponent's discard pile, then put it on the bench, the Fascinate right on up there! (Provided when you Metronome your opponent has no benched pokemon). You may not plead the 5th. Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Nope thats not it." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #253 from darkweedle2000: What will the gym challenge prerelease card be? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Dunno yet." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #254 from Articjedi: how do you guys get the new expansions? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "begging and pleading works well....." Master_Trainer_Mike says, "true but since I'm not very funny to begin with......." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #256 from garolo: What's the air speed velocity of an unladened swallow? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "african or european??" Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #257 from Seraph_84: What will you get when you earn all 8 badges and finish all 8 challenges in the Pokemon League? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "A rousing hurrah!" Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #258 from Mario101: if promo mewtwo absorbs a full heal energy, does poison get off? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Nope, its fullheal efect only works from your hand." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #259 from Mystix20: what do you guys think of the pojo Master_Trainer_Mike says, "He was one of the better villians in the Chris Claremont X-men days....." Master_Trainer_Mike says, "OH you said Pojo!?!?!" Master_Trainer_Mike says, "It's fine :)" Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #260 from nickbaxter: What can you say about the Victory Road promotion? Our local league doesn't have any information on this yet. I know you must have 8 badges, but nothing else. Dates? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "It starts after the end of season 8, if you have earned all 8 badges then you can get a victory road point book and work on earning promo psyducks and Cool Porygons." Master_Trainer_Mike says, "If you have not earned all 8 badges yet you can keepworking on them, will last the typical 6 weeks." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #262 from porygon_maniac17: Do you know what the designs on the Gym Challenge packs are? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "No not yet." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #264 from darkweedle2000: Could you guys possibly make a Uncool Porygon in the future? ^_^ Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Or a Room Temperature one instead???" Master_Trainer_Mike says, "how about Tepid Porygon??" Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #265 from Thundrchld: This might be a stupid question, but I thought there was gonna be a Dark Charizard Prerelease for doing something Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Hadn't heard of it, sorry." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #266 from Mario101: can i make dci tournaments without having a store? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Sure, just get sufficient space to hold an event, the paperwork is on our wbe site." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #267 from Rainbow_Trainer: Why doesn't the WotC website have card stratagies and stuff that is updated regularly...?? I am sick of looking at the Psychic Assault... Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Unfortuantely we are very busy here. That is what Top Deck magazine is for." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #270 from Articjedi: what happens after victory road? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "A break for Xmas. Then year 2 starts in January." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #272 from porygon_maniac17: Is there a challenge 4 victory road season? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "I don't think so." Master_Trainer_Mike says, "If I don't get anymore questions I will have to singfor you for the last 5 minutes.........." Master_Trainer_Mike says, "(ahem)" Master_Trainer_Mike says, "OH MICKEY YOUR SO FINE" Master_Trainer_Mike says, "YOUR SO FINE YOU BLOW MY MIND" Master_Trainer_Mike says, "HEY MICKEY" Master_Trainer_Mike says, "HEY MICKEY" Master_Trainer_Mike says, "anyone?????" Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #275 from Eprise1701e: will there be a maximum amount of Cool Porygons you can earn during Victory Road? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Supposedly not, though they won;t be easy to earn." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #278 from Seraph_84: If Prop 15 goes into affect, how will Wizards get it well known? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "If we decide to try out any tournament formats we would post it in the same places that we tell you about the event itself." Master_Trainer_Mike says, "DO YOU COME FROM A LAND DOWN UNDER!?!??" Master_Trainer_Mike says, "WHERE WOMAN PLAY AND MEN PLUNDER!!!!!!!" Master_Trainer_Mike says, "CAN YOU HEAR CAN YOU HEAR THE THUNDER!?!?!!?" Master_Trainer_Mike says, "YOU BEETER BETTER RUN AND TAKE COVER!" Master_Trainer_Mike says, "YEAH!!!" Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #285 from rob_cat_pz: Magikarp does ten damage right?(anything to stop u from singing) Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Right!" Master_Trainer_Mike says, "VOLUEZ VOUZ!!!" Master_Trainer_Mike says, "UH UH!" Master_Trainer_Mike says, "(abba!!!)" Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #287 from Mario101: ok quit singing!!! what cards can you get from victory road Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Gee, this ssems to wake you guys up, I'll try it next week too :)" Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Promo Psyduck and Cool Porygon." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #288 from fav_cat: how many cool porygons will be sent to each league store? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Dunno." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #291 from Scrye_Fung: Please thank Robert G. for doing the G: Heroes chat last week. It was real cook and the personal chat in the TCG room was GREAT! Master_Trainer_Mike says, "We will pass thta laong thanks :)" Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #292 from Mystix20: will gym challenge be allowed in the east coast sts? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Yup." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #295 from Articjedi: Wouldn'tit be easier to ban or restrict the cards instead of making a limit on the trainers, all of the expansion sets in japan have some sort of hoserfor the archtypes Master_Trainer_Mike says, "We are looking into various solutions." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #299 from Thundrchld: so any information you just want to get out and tell us? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Well, I'm a leo and....." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #302 from WizO_Kip: What is the chance of using a uncut card sheet of Rares for a prize or promo Master_Trainer_Mike says, "There was a contest last year for a Fossil sheet of cards. Don't know of any new ones." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #304 from porygon_maniac17: Do you know Promo Psyduck's attacks? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Yes I do." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #305 from WizO_Pikapi: Is it legal in a game to make a deck of nothing but energy and deck your opponent. Master_Trainer_Mike says, "No, as your opponent does not have to take 2 additional cards. If the game never starts, you can lose due to stalling." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #309 from rob_cat_pz: is it true that if you use Dark Weezing, the one with the misprinted date, you can actually travel to the year 21000 Master_Trainer_Mike says, "DMT Mike is from there." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #310 from garolo: will challange be allowed at the qualifiers occurring after 10/7? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Yup." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #311 from Mario101: can you ask the dci people if they could make dci tournaments online? dci tournaments are too far from my house Master_Trainer_Mike says, "We don't have any online play yet." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #316 from seatomcat: Do you ever play at Seattle area stores or is work enough for you? If yes, which ones? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "I haven't much yet, but may look into doing that." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #317 from Scrye_Fung: so when can we have a chat w/ Mike Elliot? He was in Hawaii last week ... Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Well he was standing over my shoulder the first halfof this chat." Master_Trainer_Mike says, "I will aski him if he has the time to do so." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #319 from mewtwo_hater: re 311 what about apprentice, dont you guys support it? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "No we don't." Master_Trainer_Mike says, "OUR HOUSE!!" Master_Trainer_Mike says, "IN THE MIDDLE OF OUR STREET!" Master_Trainer_Mike says, "OUR HOUSE!" Master_Trainer_Mike says, "WAS OUR CASTLE AND OUR KEEP!" Master_Trainer_Mike says, "hee hee hee" Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #320 from AlexM: Hows the status of the "personal web pages coming along?" Master_Trainer_Mike says, "As fas as I know, they may be removing them in the future (too much data to try and keep up with)." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #322 from Articjedi: Which wizards do you play at? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "I have played at Games and Gizmos in Seattle a few times." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #325 from Dark_Gyarados: eh hem you keep skipping my questions so I would like you to answer this question please..... do you know the prizes for the STS qualifier tournament?? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "No I do noit, I have answered this one 6 times lareday." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #331 from porygon_maniac17: What next after Victory Road? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "A break and then year 2 in January." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #332 from Turonik: if gastly uses lick and KOs the other pokemon, does your oppenet bring out another pokemon and then you do the status effect? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "No, a Pokemon is SLATED to be removed when it has sufficient damage assigned to it. Attack effects resolve BEFORE a replacemnt Pokemon is brought up." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #334 from Scrye_Fung: What's the chances for getting a dedicated Pokemon rules guy like they have for Magic? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "We are working on increasing our resources for Pokemon." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #335 from seatomcat: Need any non-WotC people for play testing? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Not specifically but feel free to send in any results you may find out." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #337 from porygon_maniac17: I heard that a promo pichu is in G/S. Is this true? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Dunno." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #339 from Articjedi: Why doesn't wizards run thier own tournaments? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "We do, in house (employees only),." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #340 from AlexM: Any thing on any new promo cards other then cool poryogon for victory road? Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Sorry, no." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #341 from nickbaxter: What are the prospects for getting chat logs on your web site quickly. Perhaps less chance of repeat questions! Master_Trainer_Mike says, "Again, we are so bsuy, we are working on it." Master_Trainer_Mike presents the speaker with question #344 from Articjedi: Does Gyarados do Final Beam if it is paralyzed Master_Trainer_Mike says, "if it is already paralyzed no, if the attack tat knocks it out ALSO paralyzes then yes." Master_Trainer_Mike says, "And with that it is 5 o'clock and time to go. I will be sure to have some more songs ready for yo next week since you enjoyed them so much :)"