----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pokemon Chat Report - Thursday, May 30, 2002 by Team Compendium ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- master_trainer_pat says, "Hello all!" master_trainer_pat says, "Dark Master Mike will be joining us shortly." master_trainer_pat says, "We're without MT Mike because he's currently on his way to Orlando." darkmt_mike says, "Yo Ho Ho!" darkmt_mike says, "DMTM in da House!" master_trainer_pat says, "I think the chat today will probably focus on the release of Legendary Collection" darkmt_mike says, "There will be invites to Worlds for high ranking DCI players in the two age groups." darkmt_mike says, "As well as people who placed "high" in the last two STS's." master_trainer_pat says, "We'll jump right in to your questions..." darkmt_mike says, "On to the questions!" master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #349 from pojosamawannabe:What does the LC expansion symbol look like? master_trainer_pat says, "It's a little medal, it looks alot like one of the badges" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #350 from cyberdude:If someone uses a pikachu's birthday card do they have to show any proof that it is their birthday? darkmt_mike says, "Birth certificate and a passport photo;)" master_trainer_pat says, "Note that you cannot use that card for tournament play" master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #351 from bigdaddysnorlax:Are there any plans to make Box Toppers available besides getting one in the boxes of LC? master_trainer_pat says, "Nothing yet." darkmt_mike says, "One never knows!" master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #352 from gym_leader_blaine:how is the master professor test coming, and how will be be notified if we have enough time logged to be a professor? master_trainer_pat says, "That's MT Mike's area, you'll have to wait and ask him that when he gets back from sunny Florida" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #353 from cronos1:hi darkmt_mike says, "Hi!" master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #362 from michel1be:About Card-E : I've read that there will be 5 sets, the first one on sale mid August and 165 cards in that first set. Can you confirm the information ? darkmt_mike says, "Nope." master_trainer_pat says, "No, I'm afraid I cannot do that yet." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #363 from daytongl:If I do Kindra's Genetic Memory for LC Seadra's Water Gun and I have 3 water energies attched, I should do 50 damage due to only having to pay 1 energy for the attck, correct? master_trainer_pat says, "Correct" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #365 from mt_icecold:are the new E3 pichu and hoppip leagal for play? darkmt_mike says, "Nope. Not made by us." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #366 from michel1be:Do you know when the Master Professor program will start ? master_trainer_pat says, "No" darkmt_mike says, "Nope." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #367 from mt_icecold:explain how Neo 3 Golbat's screehc works, is the effect on golbat or on whoever is attacked next turn master_trainer_pat says, "The effect resides on the defending Pokemon that Screech was used on. If that Pokemon evolves or is benched then the effect ends" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #368 from mt_icecold:Any details on the Friday night before worlds? darkmt_mike says, "Not at this time. Still being worked out." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #369 from hartwig_bill:Could a Neo Revalation Kingdra add damage if it used Gentetic Memory to attack with Fossil Sedra's Water Gun? master_trainer_pat says, "Sure." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #370 from mt_icecold:are professors allowed to saction DCI tourneys as judge of do they go by the 3 judge system in order to judge darkmt_mike says, "As long as you don't play in it." darkmt_mike says, "They can judge and sanction." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #371 from mt_icecold:Again are there any details on what a "high" dci ranking is? darkmt_mike says, "Nope. No details." master_trainer_pat says, "Once again that's MT Mike's area" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #372 from matthewssandslash:Is the "Lilypad Mew" for Psychic Season the one that's immune to evolutions? darkmt_mike says, "What Lilypad Mew?" master_trainer_pat says, "What?" darkmt_mike says, "I have idea what you are talking about." darkmt_mike says, "Is that like reverse holofoil promo bill?" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #373 from marril2000:hey darkmike, i was wondering why LC used the 'classic looking card layout' compaired to the 'neo layout' darkmt_mike says, "Because they are classic cards of course!" master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #374 from michel1be:Do the people who are invited to Worlds have a free trip too ? master_trainer_pat says, "No." darkmt_mike says, "Nope. Just invited." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #375 from chrisbo:Can Neo: Discovery Eevee's "Energy Evoloution" or TR Magikarp's "Rapid Evolution" cause promo Eevee's "Chain Reaction" power to activate? Both of those cards say "this counts as evolving" that pokemon. master_trainer_pat says, "Yes." darkmt_mike says, "Yup." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #376 from mt_icecold:Re: Question #349 its kina like an upside down symbol from one of the newest magic sets darkmt_mike says, "Sure...it is...! ;)" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #377 from calathon:Some of the LC cards have had changes to their attacks (Flamethrower, for ex.). If using an old card, do we play it as printed, or use the text of the new card? darkmt_mike says, "New card takes precedence." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #378 from chrisbo:In Team Play, if I use Gengar's "Curse" power, can I move a damage counter from one of my opponent's pokemon to one of the other opponent's pokemon? darkmt_mike says, "You can if your Dark Master Trainer Mike!" darkmt_mike says, "Don't remember the answer here. MTM is gone the meeting was too long for me to remember!" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #379 from pojosamawannabe:Will there the Rochester Draft in WCSC be LC? darkmt_mike says, "Not sure yet...study them all!" master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #380 from chrisbo:In Team Play, can I use Alakazam's "Damage Swap" power to move my teammate's damage counters around? Or could I transfer damage counters between my pokemon & my teammate's pokemon (and vice versa)? master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #381 from daytongl:In Team Play, can you shift the focus of a continual Pokémon power every turn or must it remain on the same player for the duration? master_trainer_pat says, "Team Play questions are going to have to wait til MT Mike gets back" darkmt_mike says, "MTM our team play guru is not here. So I don't want to give an answer I can't remember. Sorry." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #382 from crobatkiller177:are distributors allowed to wait till july to sell the product? master_trainer_pat says, "Sure." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #383 from steelixownzu:Any "big" announcements? Specific's about Invitation's? darkmt_mike says, "already made." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #384 from calathon:Is it true that we can put the new reverse foil cards in the CD drive of our computer and play a game called "get mom and dad mad"? darkmt_mike says, "I didn't tell you that!" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #385 from mt_icecold:why does DMTM sighn all his sneasel's as "in da box" ? darkmt_mike says, "Because he is in da box under my desk!" darkmt_mike says, "Never to be let out ." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #386 from purity1:is mtm going to bring you all anything nice from florida? master_trainer_pat says, "We hope so!" darkmt_mike says, "He better!" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #387 from steelixownzu:Anything you can say about upcoming Card-E sets? Or is it all top secret stuff... darkmt_mike says, "They are coming out....after LC. Is that vague enough?" master_trainer_pat says, "I'm sorry, but that information is not available at you current level of security clearance." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #388 from daytongl:What are some of the optimal set mixtures for regular booster drafts outside of Heroes/Challenge? master_trainer_pat says, "Unfortunately, there are really no others that are as good as Heroes/Challenge." darkmt_mike says, "LC might combo well with NEO 1." master_trainer_pat says, "We hope that LC will help fill that gap." master_trainer_pat says, "Due to its distribution of evolution chains" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #389 from pigdeon_of_death:Where EXACTLY is Worlds? I know it's in Seattle, but... can you say? darkmt_mike says, "Seattle Convention Center. In downtown Seattle." darkmt_mike says, "By Pats place!" master_trainer_pat says, "It's right around the corner from Gameworks...don'tchaknow?" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #390 from tabito:with the neo destiny gligar really put a pkmn poisoned and paralyzed at the same time or do i have to choose one of them darkmt_mike says, "Both of them." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #391 from wizo_pokemom:Re: # 377--will there be information somewhere, like on the site, as to which cards' attacks have changed, and what the new text is for us judges/TOs? darkmt_mike says, "Not much has really changed. So no. I'm sure all the web sites will have it in full detail." master_trainer_pat says, "If there are any valid changes in gameplay of any Pokemon we will announce it here." master_trainer_pat says, "To our knowledge nothing has changed gameplay wise" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #392 from steelixownzu:When, and if you don't change the Japanese set, the Energy Removal says flip a coin, if heads discard an energy...Will we be able to play the older card even though it's all different? darkmt_mike says, "Can't comment on cards we have not yet made. Sorry." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #393 from dakemeyster:i'm new... what do i do? master_trainer_pat says, "Play Pokemon" darkmt_mike says, "Ask a question!" master_trainer_pat says, "Wsah cars" darkmt_mike says, "Wash my car!" master_trainer_pat says, "mow the lawn" darkmt_mike says, "Mow my Lawn!" master_trainer_pat says, "feed the dogs" darkmt_mike says, "Feed my three monsters!" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #394 from matthewssandslash:Do the new cards reflect the new Poison ruling (about stopping powers)? The people at my league don't believe me! darkmt_mike says, "Yes. They say"affected by Special Condition" these are all 4 of those ." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #395 from pigdeon_of_death:Are both regular Draft and Rochester sanctioned??? master_trainer_pat says, "We think so..." darkmt_mike says, "Yes. I think so" master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #396 from crobatkiller177:Does darkness energy get through focus band? master_trainer_pat says, "Do you mean when you place a counter on at the end of the turn?" master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #397 from pokesensei:Are you going to put MT Mike in da box if he doesn`t bring you back something from Florida? ;-) master_trainer_pat says, "Plenty o' room in the bax" darkmt_mike says, "Of course. Wit Sneasel!" master_trainer_pat says, "box" master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #398 from pigdeon_of_death:What sets will the players be drafting at Worlds? darkmt_mike says, "Our secret! Maybe something wonderful!" master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #399 from lizardotc:I enjoyed the Theme Deck Challenge event at the CSC. Is there a chance that such events might become sanctionable for TO's? darkmt_mike says, "Dunno. Maybe!" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #400 from fix_r:How do we as Proffessors sign up to work at Worlds?. Do we need to pre-register? master_trainer_pat says, "Don't know at the moment, but we do know that was a popular event" darkmt_mike says, "You will come and find us. We will makean announcement. Probably will be a meeting for you to come to for this." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #401 from crobatkiller177:No, I mean when u attack with darkness energy master_trainer_pat says, "Then, no. It doesn't get around Focus Band" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #402 from daytongl:RE: 395 - So Rochester is now sanctionable? darkmt_mike says, "Is it?" darkmt_mike says, "I dunno honestly. MTM's provence once again!" master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #403 from matthewssandslash:Sneaselwill still be banned in the new Modified, riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight? darkmt_mike says, "Of couse...he is in the box." master_trainer_pat says, "Yes, it will. We will un ban him when the bench size in Pokemon goes down to one." darkmt_mike says, "Should you sing or I Pat." master_trainer_pat says, "Not I, I just have these silly spoons" darkmt_mike says, ""Ode to a Maple Bar" by DMTM" darkmt_mike says, "Oh I wish I was an Oscar Mayer Maple Bar!" darkmt_mike says, "That is what I turuly want to beeee!" darkmt_mike says, "..and if I was an Oscar Mayer Yuck Maple Bar!" master_trainer_pat says, "Hey...are you done yet?" darkmt_mike says, "Everyone one would...no that is not right!" master_trainer_pat says, "We've got some questions now." darkmt_mike says, "YUP!" master_trainer_pat says, "That didn't take long" master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #405 from tabito:does Unown x pokemon power adds 10 damage for each heads plus the original 10 or 20 of the other unown? darkmt_mike says, "OKAY!" master_trainer_pat says, "Yes, it adds to the base damage of the Unown that is attacking." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #406 from calathon:the flamethrower difference only matters if the opponent is metronoming or Sketching the attack. Are you aware of any other changes like that in LC? darkmt_mike says, "Not at this time." darkmt_mike says, "That is an interesting change for unlimited." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #407 from matthewssandslash:Re: 403... why don't you unban him when you unban ER and SER??? (and the singing is reminding me of my sister) master_trainer_pat says, "That's funny." darkmt_mike says, "I'm laughing here!" master_trainer_pat says, "Don't quit your day job, though." master_trainer_pat smiles. darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #408 from crobatkiller177:So then if the defending pokemon has a focus attached when i attack with darkness energy attached to my pokemon it doesnt go through master_trainer_pat says, "You are really confused" darkmt_mike says, "Yes it does." darkmt_mike says, "" Oh Maple Bar Oh Maple Bar"" darkmt_mike says, "However Brown your frosting!" darkmt_mike says, "Oh Maple Bar oh Maple Bar." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #410 from fix_r:Will there be venders at Worlds where we can get things such as Electroflips, or any other Pokemon stuff? master_trainer_pat says, "No word yet, though I wouldn't be surprised if there was someone there selling that kind of stuff." darkmt_mike says, "How many of you havebox toppers?" darkmt_mike says, "Which ones do you have?" darkmt_mike says, "Why do you let Scrye do rulings for you?" darkmt_mike says, "They are not official!" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #411 from bubbi_guru:I was reading a scrye and it said that sputter doesnt shut off dark crobats pokemon power because it is a "when you play this pokemon" pokemon power! Now according to this Muk would not prevent entie from using its power! ;) You guys cant have one ru darkmt_mike says, "OOPS! forgot to post befor I answered!" master_trainer_pat says, "They were giving plush Kirby's at E3!" master_trainer_pat says, "Nuts" darkmt_mike says, "It does not prevent Entie." darkmt_mike says, "Entei" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #412 from bubbi_guru:ling and not the other! darkmt_mike says, "?" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #413 from steelixownzu:Re: #408 I thought if someone attacks with a dark energy on him, and if the defending pokemon has a focus band, it doesn't go through.... Am I wrong? master_trainer_pat says, "Yes, you are wrong" darkmt_mike says, "Yes. You are wrong." master_trainer_pat says, "I don't know where you are getting that from..." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #414 from matthewssandslash:At Worlds, do you think that WotC will be selling individual reverse Foils (such as Sandslashes)??? darkmt_mike says, "WotC does npt sell individual cards Sand lash! Sorry!" master_trainer_pat says, "You won't see WotC selling individual cards...maybe the dealers might, but we won't" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #415 from pigdeon_of_death:Which cards are the box toppers? darkmt_mike says, "Dark Blastoise, Dark Riachu, Charizard, Mewtwo, and Reverse holo Promo foil maple frosting Bill!" master_trainer_pat says, "Hmmm...which one of those doesn't belong?" master_trainer_pat says, "Mike!" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #416 from steelixownzu:Oh, I have 3 box toppers! But, I got 24 packs, and I got 2 rare Mewtwo's, 2 reverse holo mewtwo, and a boxtopper mewtwo...=/ My luck... darkmt_mike says, "Mewtwo is great" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #417 from chrisbo:Re Q408: I think what you're trying to say is that the check for Focus Band is not done until after the +10 for Darkness Energy has been calculated into the total damage done, right? darkmt_mike says, "Is that what they are saying? I have no idea!" darkmt_mike says, "You are correct Chrisbo! after darkness is applied." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #418 from calathon:If Magby has Sputtered, can Entei Howl? master_trainer_pat says, "Yes." darkmt_mike says, "Yes...Howl all day...like my Beagles!" master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #419 from lord_schweizer:what are boxtoppers? master_trainer_pat says, "The Box Topper cards are large format Reverse Holo cards that are put in the top of every box of booster packs from LC" master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #420 from tabito:what do u think about a combo of Unown T and Rockets trap to get the best cards of ur opponent hand into his deck and giving u more time to get the advantage of the game master_trainer_pat says, "That combo is not very strong." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #422 from tabito:what does dark energy do? darkmt_mike says, "Extra 10 damage for everyone attached...as long as the attack does damage in the first place." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #423 from marril2000:by any chance will 'art guy' (pokemon art director) make an apperence at worlds for card signings and such darkmt_mike says, "I don't know if Dave will be there." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #424 from steelixownzu:I mean, let's say Caterpie does spin tackle on a Cleffa and KO's it, would Cleffa flip for its focus band? master_trainer_pat says, "Yes." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #425 from pigdeon_of_death:Is Entei's Howl optional (before you discard, can you decide not to?) darkmt_mike says, "Yes it is." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #426 from calathon:will Imakuni? be at Worlds? darkmt_mike says, "No, but there will probably be a few Japanese players." darkmt_mike says, "Time for a Song!" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #427 from fix_r:Do you guys have any side bets or office pools as to what will be the winning decks at Worlds? darkmt_mike says, "Nope. We have our own idea about winning archtypes though." master_trainer_pat says, "We have a couple ideas what we think will be strong, but that is it." master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #428 from matthewssandslash:Have we all realized now, FINALLY, that Darkness doesn't get aroung Focus Band? darkmt_mike says, "Oops yes!" master_trainer_pat says, "That is correct." darkmt_mike says, "I hope so!" darkmt_mike says, "It's a Maple Bar party!" darkmt_mike says, "Come to the Maple bar party!" darkmt_mike says, "No more questions?" master_trainer_pat says, "Just a reminder that LC will be part of the Modified format at the San Diego Stadium Challenge" master_trainer_pat says, "Have you tuned your old decks yet?" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #429 from marril2000:mike, do you know if the space weedle will make it to worlds for a public apperence, again? darkmt_mike says, "Maybe one last one!" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #430 from lizardotc:will the first sanctioned TMP events include the Gym and Rocket sets, or not? darkmt_mike says, "Probably not. They will be out of modified by then." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #431 from matthewssandslash:One last question... I heard that the Card-E Reader will be out in September... will we have the set Card-E before, simultaneously, or after it's out??? darkmt_mike says, "Not sure yet. It won't be after." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #432 from roonman:What are the odds of getting a reverse holo card in an LC pack vs. a regular holo card? master_trainer_pat says, "Your request isn't quite clear. Are you asking about the odds to get a specific reverse holo?" master_trainer_pat says, "You are very likely to get a reverse holo in a booster pack" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #433 from matthewssandslash:Re: 431... yay... darkmt_mike says, "Yeah!" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #434 from marril2000:so... any word yet on american imakuni trained pokemon master trainer cards yet? :D darkmt_mike says, "er...nope." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #435 from hartwig_bill:Are you printing other kinds of cards for the Card E reader, like the Animal Crossing cards? darkmt_mike says, "No info yet." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #436 from pigdeon_of_death:Have a nice day! darkmt_mike says, "You too!" master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #437 from roonman:Sorry, yes. Reverse Holo Charizard vs. regular holo charizard. master_trainer_pat says, "OK, that's better" master_trainer_pat says, "1:54 for a regular holo Charizard and 1:110 for a reverse holo CHarizard" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #439 from lizardotc:Can you elaborate on the TMP event at GeNnCon? I seem to remember that it will be some kind of sealed-play variant... darkmt_mike says, "No. Sorry MTM is planning that and I don't know what he has decided on yet." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #440 from steel_claw:what are the odds of geting any kind of foil at all in a pack? darkmt_mike says, "Almost every pack has a reverse holo." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #441 from marril2000:hmm... something i always wondered, what do the play test cards look like before a new set is released? do they look like the actual final product (background/art and all), or does it lack artwork and such? master_trainer_pat says, "They are blank yellow with the regular card back on them...then we print out stickers with the text and description on them. We stick those on the front of the card and use those to playtest." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #442 from mt_icecold:Is it possible to get a pack with no reverse holo? darkmt_mike says, "It is possible. There is no garuntee you will get one." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #444 from matthewssandslash:Is there a reverse foil in every LC pack? Is there one in every pack that doesn't have a regular foil?? master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #445 from lord_schweizer:re: #440 almost every pack? can you elaborate on that darkmt_mike says, "Most packs have a revrse holo. the odds of getting a regular holo is about one in every three packs. So you could get a holo and reverse holo in the same pack." master_trainer_pat says, "I have not opened a pack yet without one, and no one else here in Customer Service has opened a pack without one(that is alot of packs, believe me!)" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #446 from mt_icecold:is MTM going to be running the event at Gen Con? darkmt_mike says, "Yup. With our help!" master_trainer_pat says, "We'll probably be there helping" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #447 from mt_icecold:What are the odds of getting any one individual reverse holo if i buuy a pack? darkmt_mike says, "1 in 110!" master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #448 from hartwig_bill:The random foil that comes with the LC theme decks is random, meaning it could be a common, right? darkmt_mike says, "I believe so." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #449 from marril2000:so, been back for more viewings of episode II? how many times total? darkmt_mike says, "Just seen it once. The acting was so bad, but the CGI and fight sceens were great." master_trainer_pat says, "I've seen it once, so far. I'm waiting til the lines calm down a little at the digital theater in town to go again." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #451 from wizo_pokemom:LC is going to be legal at the West Stadium next weekend? darkmt_mike says, "Yes it is." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #452 from mt_icecold:I think the theatres have already come down in attendance for Ep II darkmt_mike says, "I'm looking forwar to LOTR II "The Two Towers already!" master_trainer_pat says, "Not at the Cinerama near my apartment downtown. It's super popular in Seattle to go see Episode 2 there" darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #453 from hartwig_bill:Does the random reverse holo in each pack has an equal chance of being a rare or common? darkmt_mike says, "Yes." darkmt_mike says, "or uncommon." darkmt_mike presents the speaker with question #454 from wizo_pokemom:what sets will the Professors be drafting at the Stadium? Gym Heroes/Challenge? darkmt_mike says, "Yet to be determined...most likely Hero's/Challenge." master_trainer_pat says, "We'd like to say LC, but we don't know yet. There is a good chance that it will be Heroes/Challenge" master_trainer_pat says, "We've got to call it there folks." darkmt_mike says, "Time to go! see all of you at the San Diego Challenge that can make it!" darkmt_mike says, "Night!" darkmt_mike grins evilly. master_trainer_pat says, "if you have more questions we'll be here next week for a pre-Stadium Challenge chat event" master_trainer_pat says, "Bye."