Abilities - Page 36 of 57 - Pokémon Rulings Compendium

Weavile's "Rule of Evil" attack does damage to each Pokemon that has an Ability. But if Garbodor's "Garbotoxin" Ability is activated would "Rule of Evil" only damage Garbodor?: That's right, because Garbotoxin says each Pokemon (except those with Garbotoxin) have no Abilities.

Source: TPCi Rules Team (2017-09-14)

Can I use Heavy Ball to search for Wimpod that has the "Wimp Out" Ability on my first turn?: Yes, you can. Abilities only work when in play (unless the card says otherwise), so Wimp Out is not active while Wimpod is still in the deck.

Source: TPCi Rules Team (2017-09-14)

If I use Darkrai GX's "Restoration" Ability and then somehow it gets back into the Discard Pile (e.g. Parallel City, followed by Field Blower), could I use "Restoration" again to retrieve it from the Discard Pile?: Yes, whenever Darkrai GX is in the Discard Pile, you may use Restoration during your turn as long as its Ability has not been disabled.

Source: TPCi Rules Team (2017-08-31)

If my opponent used Turtonator GX's "Shell Trap" attack and I have Magearna EX with the "Mystic Heart" Ability in play, will my Pokemon with Metal energy attached get the 8 damage counters from "Shell Trap" if I attack and do damage to Turtonator GX?: No, it will not receive the 8 damage counters. Mystic Heart prevents all effects of your opponent's attacks, and Shell Trap's damage counters are an effect of your opponent's attack.

Source: TPCi Rules Team (2017-08-03)

Does Seviper's "More Poison" Ability stack with the effect of Toxapex GX's "Super Intense Poison" attack?: Yes, you first put 10 damage counters for the Super Intense Poison attack and then you get to add 1 damage counter for each More Poison ability.

Source: TPCi Rules Team (2017-08-03)

Does Seviper's "More Poison" Ability stack if I have more than one of them in play?: Yes, each of your Pokemon with a "More Poison" ability will add an additional damage counter to your opponent's Poisoned Pokemon in between turns.

Source: Burning Shadows FAQ (2017-07-20), TPCi Rules Team (2017-08-03)

If I have Darkrai-GX in my discard pile but no Darkness Energy, can I use its "Restoration" Ability?: Yes, Restoration only requires that Darkrai-GX is in the discard pile (and that you have space on your Bench for it).

Source: Burning Shadows FAQ (2017-07-20), TPCi Rules Team (2017-08-03)

If my Active Pokemon evolves into Lucario and uses its "Stance" Ability, does its effect get cleared if it moves to the Bench?: No, its effect remains.

Source: Burning Shadows FAQ (2017-07-20), TPCi Rules Team (2017-08-03)

Can I play "Acerola" to return a damaged Pokemon and all cards attached to it to my hand when Lunatone's "Heal Block" ability is activated?: Yes, you can return the Pokemon and attached cards to your hand.

Source: Burning Shadows FAQ (2017-07-20), TPCi Rules Team (2017-08-03)

Can you use Dusknoir's "Dark Invitation" Ability if your opponent's Bench is full?: No, you may not. It's public knowledge that you can't put down any additional Basic Pokemon on your opponent's Bench, so you cannot use the Ability.

Source: TPCi Rules Team (2017-08-03)