Archie's Ace in the Hole - Pokémon Rulings Compendium

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With "Archie's Ace in the Hole" and "Maxie's Hidden Ball Trick", does a Stage 2 Pokemon put on the bench count as a Basic Pokemon?: No, it is an unevolved Stage 2 Pokemon. It is still considered an "Evolution Pokemon", but it is not a "Basic Pokemon".

Source: TPCi Rules Team (2017-04-27)

Trainers » Archie's Ace in the Hole | Trainers » Maxie's Hidden Ball Trick

Can I play "Archie's Ace in the Hole" or "Maxie's Hidden Ball Trick" if I don't have a Water/Fighting Pokemon in my discard pile?: No, you cannot. If you can't put one of those Pokemon onto your bench you don't get to draw 5 cards.

Source: TPCi Rules Team (2015-02-26)

Trainers » Archie's Ace in the Hole | Trainers » Maxie's Hidden Ball Trick

Can I use "Archie's Ace in the Hole" or "Maxie's Hidden Ball Trick" to put a Stage 2 or Mega Pokemon directly onto my bench?: Yes, they're very sneaky like that.

Source: Primal Clash FAQ (2015-02-05), TPCi Rules Team (2015-02-05)

Trainers » Archie's Ace in the Hole | Trainers » Maxie's Hidden Ball Trick

If I use "Archie's Ace in the Hole" or "Maxie's Hidden Ball Trick" to put a Mega Pokemon or Primal Reversion directly onto my bench, does my turn end?: No, it does not. The Mega and Primal Reversion rules say your turn ends "when one of your Pokemon becomes" that way.

Source: Primal Clash FAQ (2015-02-05), TPCi Rules Team (2015-02-05)

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