Abilities » Block | Energy » Fusion Strike Energy | Abilities » Labyrinth of Sand | Gameplay » Retreating | Abilities » Swaying Strangle
If I have a confused or poisoned Genesect V with 2 Fusion Strike Energy attached, and my opponent has a Cradily with the "Swaying Strangle" Ability in play, would I be able to Retreat after I have discarded the 2 Fusion Strike Energy cards as the cost, or would I no longer be able to Retreat?
Since you began the Retreat process while Swaying Strangle was prevented by the Fusion Strike Energy, you get to complete the action and Retreat even after discarding the 2 Fusion Strike Energy cards. The behavior is also similar with Flygon's "Labyrinth of Sand" ability or Snorlax's "Block" ability.
Source: TPCi Rules Team (2022-03-31)
Abilities » Block | Trainers » Escape Rope
If my Active Pokemon is Snorlax with the "Block" Ability, what happens to my opponent's Active Pokemon if I play Escape Rope?
Escape Rope causes the Pokemon to switch, but Block only prevents Retreating. The opponent switches their Active Pokemon when Escape Rope is played.
Source: Plasma Storm FAQ (2013-02-07), TPCi Rules Team (2013-02-07)
Abilities » Block | Trainers » Scramble Switch | Trainers » Switch
If my opponent's Active Pokemon is Snorlax with the "Block" Ability, what happens to my Active Pokemon if I play Scramble Switch?
Scramble Switch causes your Pokemon to switch, but Block only prevents Retreating. You can switch your Active Pokemon when Scramble Switch is played.
Source: Plasma Storm FAQ (2013-02-07), TPCi Rules Team (2013-02-07)