- For Cradily's "Lifesplosion" attack, do I need to have the corresponding Stage 1 Pokemon in play in order to put the Stage 2 Pokemon on my bench?
- No, the Stage 2 Pokemon card goes directly onto the bench, even though it does not count as a "Basic Pokemon".
Source:
Plasma Blast FAQ (2013-08-15), TPCi Rules Team (2013-08-15)