Trainers - Pokémon Rulings Compendium

If I have an Ancient Pokemon in the Active Spot that attacked last turn and I use Thorton to switch it for a Koraidon with "Unrelenting Onslaught" attack, would I get the bonus damage for "Unrelenting Onslaught"?: No, all effects carry over when using Thorton, so the game sees Koraidon as the same Pokemon for all intents and purposes, including having attacked last turn.

Source: TPCi Rules Team (2024-12-19)

If I use Lumineon V's "Aqua Return" attack against a Defending Pokemon with a Handheld Fan attached, does the Handheld Fan move an Energy from Lumineon V to one of my Benched Pokemon or does the Energy get shuffled into the deck due to "Aqua Return"?: Aqua Return puts Lumineon V into the deck as part of its attack before the Energy can be moved for Handheld Fan's effect. The order of operations is that effects of the Pokemon's attack happen first, and then any triggered effects on the Defending Pokemon happen next.

Source: TPCi Rules Team (2024-12-19)

Does the Errata for Lucky Egg from May 2010 apply to the newest version of Lucky Egg (SW:Sword & Shield, 167/202) even though the new version was released several years after the Errata and still contains the same text as the pre-Errata version of the card?: No, the newer version of the card should be played as written.

Source: TPCi Rules Team (2024-12-12)

If I use Ceruledge's "Cursed Edge" attack while Temple of Sinnoh is in play, do I get to discard my opponent's attached Special Energy cards?: Yes. While their effects may be turned off, they are still considered Special Energy cards.

Source: TPCi Rules Team (2024-11-14)

Does Gravity Gemstone add to the Retreat Cost of my Pokemon while I have Latias ex with "Skyliner" Ability or Archuladon with "Metal Bridge" Ability in play?: Nope, if a Pokemon is set to have no Retreat Cost by an effect such as Skyliner or Metal Bridge, it cannot be increased.

Source: TPCi Rules Team (2024-11-14)

If I play Tyme, can I put a Ceruledge ex face down and say "Ceruledge"?: No, you have to state the full card name. In this case, "Ceruledge ex".

Source: Surging Sparks FAQ; TPCi Rules Team (2024-11-07)

If I have no Pokemon on my bench can I play Surfer?: No way, dude! You must be able to switch a Pokemon from the Bench in order to play Surfer.

Source: Surging Sparks FAQ; TPCi Rules Team (2024-11-07)

Can I use Surfer to switch my Active Pokemon with a benched Pokemon, even if I have no cards left in my deck?: Sure thing, bro!

Source: Surging Sparks FAQ; TPCi Rules Team (2024-11-07)

Can I use Megaton Blower if there's a Stadium in play but my opponent doesn't have any Tools or Special Energy cards in play?: Yes, you can. Discarding the Stadium is not reliant upon discarding any other cards in this case.

Source: Surging Sparks FAQ; TPCi Rules Team (2024-11-07)

What happens if I play Megaton Blower and there's not a Stadium, a Tool, or a Special Energy in play?: You can't play the card for no effect, but if there is at least one of those types of cards in play you do as much as you can.

Source: Surging Sparks FAQ; TPCi Rules Team (2024-11-07)