Attacks - Page 5 of 59 - Pokémon Rulings Compendium

If Radiant Jirachi with the "Entrusted Wishes" Ability is KO'd by Quaquaval ex's "Exciting Dance" attack which pushes it to the Bench after doing damage, do you still get to search your deck for up to 3 cards or not since Radiant Jirachi is on the bench by the time KO's are checked?: Yes. Entrusted Wishes checks for two things here: Radiant Jirachi was damaged by an attack while it was your Active Pokemon, and Radiant Jirachi was Knocked Out by that attack. So even though you don't check for a KO until the attack is completed, the criteria for using Entrusted Wishes has been met, so it can be used. This holds true for any similar Ability that triggers when the Pokemon is Active and gets damaged by an attack.

Source: TPCi Rules Team (2024-06-20)

Can I place 9 damage counters on Walking Wake using its "Undulating Slice" attack if it would result in enough damage to knock itself out?: Yes, you can put up to 9 damage counters on Walking Wake even if it doesn't have that much HP remaining. Undulating Slice will do 20x each damage counter that was placed, and at the end of the attack Walking Wake will be knocked out.

Source: Twilight Masquerade FAQ; TPCi Rules Team (2024-05-23)

Can I only use Illumise's "Slowing Perfume" attack on my first turn if I go second?: Yes. That attack is restricted to that one and only time.

Source: Twilight Masquerade FAQ; TPCi Rules Team (2024-05-23)

If Pinsir uses "Slow Crunch" and retreats or is KO'd on the opponent's next turn, does the opponent's active Pokemon still get Knocked Out?: Yes, the effect is on the Pokemon that was attacked with Slow Crunch.

Source: Twilight Masquerade FAQ; TPCi Rules Team (2024-05-23)

If I use Pinsir's "Slow Crunch" attack and the Opponent's Active Pokemon retreats or evolves, is it still Knocked Out?: No. Evolving or moving to the bench removes all attack effects.

Source: Twilight Masquerade FAQ; TPCi Rules Team (2024-05-23)

If I use Greninja ex's "Shinobi Blade" attack and choose to search my deck for a card, do I have to take a card and put it in my hand if I don't find one I want?: You don't have to search, but if you do you must take a card and put it into your hand.

Source: Twilight Masquerade FAQ; TPCi Rules Team (2024-05-23)

Can I only use Volbeat's "Quick Sign" attack on my first turn?: You can use it on any turn, not just your first turn.

Source: Twilight Masquerade FAQ; TPCi Rules Team (2024-05-23)

If I have a Technical Machine attached to Goldeen that has the "Festival Lead" Ability, can I use its "Whirlpool" attack first and then attack with the TM attack?: No, Festival Lead does not work with TM's; it has to be an attack that the Pokemon has printed on the card.

Source: Twilight Masquerade FAQ; TPCi Rules Team (2024-05-23)

Does the extra retreat cost placed by Ariados' "Big Net" Ability increase the damage done by Ariados' "String Bind" attack?: Yes, it does.

Source: Twilight Masquerade FAQ; TPCi Rules Team (2024-05-23)

Reuniclus' "Summoning Gate" attack says to look at the top 8 cards of your deck and put any number of Pokemon you find there onto your Bench. Does this allow you to put more than 5 Pokemon on the Bench?: No, Summoning Gate does not allow you to exceed the normal limits of the game. You can put any number of Pokemon you find onto your Bench up to the maximum size of the Bench. In fact, if you use this attack when your Bench is full, the attack does nothing; you can't even look at the top 8 cards of your deck.

Source: Temporal Forces FAQ; TPCi Rules Team (2024-03-21)