Trainers - Page 3 of 50 - Pokémon Rulings Compendium

If I play Erika's Invitation and put a Basic Pokemon onto my opponent's Bench would they put two damage counters on that Basic if I have Gapejaw Bog in play?: Yes, since the Pokemon is coming from their hand onto the Bench Gapejaw Bog places 2 damage counters onto it.

Source: TPCi Rules Team (2023-11-09)

If I Knock Out my opponent's Active Pokemon with a Cursed Duster tool attached, do they get to discard a random card from my hand before or after I draw my Prize Cards?: They would discard a random card from your hand before you take your Prize Cards.

Source: TPCi Rules Team (2023-11-09)

Can Antique Old Amber evolve into the old Aerodactyl ex since it says "evolves into Aerodactly ex" on the card?: No, it cannot. You need to look at the "evolves from" info on the Evolution Pokemon. Aerodactyl ex from Sandstorm evolves from Mysterious Fossil, so it cannot evolve from Antique Old Amber.

Source: TPCi Rules Team (2023-11-09)

If I attack with Golurk V's "Rewind Beam" and do enough damage to KO my opponent's evolved Pokemon that has the Vengeful Punch tool attached, does Golurk V take 4 damage counters?: No. Rewind Beam devolves the Defending Pokemon, and when its earlier stage is Knocked Out that is no longer the Pokemon that had taken damage from the attack.

Source: TPCi Rules Team (2023-11-09)

Can I play Superior Energy Retrieval while my opponent has Toedscruel with the "Slime Mold Colony" Ability active?: If you do that you would discard two cards for Superior Energy Retrieval, but you would not get to retrieve any energy cards from your discard pile.

Source: TPCi Rules Team (2023-11-09)

Can Cramorant with the "Lost Provisions" Ability use an attack from a Technical Machine such as TM:Blindside for no energy cost if there are 4 cards in the Lost Zone?: Yes, that will work.

Source: TPCi Rules Team (2023-11-09)

Can I play Snorlax Doll at any time besides during setup?: No, Snorlax Doll can’t be played normally; it can only be played when setting up to play.

Source: Paradox Rift FAQ; TPCi Rules Team (2023-11-02)

Can I play Shauntal if either I or my opponent don't have any Benched Pokemon?: Yes, as long as one player has a Benched Pokemon, you can play it.

Source: Paradox Rift FAQ; TPCi Rules Team (2023-11-02)

If I use Professor Turo's Scenario on one of my evolved Stage 2 Pokemon, do I put all three Pokemon cards into my hand?: Yes, all three cards count as the Pokemon. Any other cards attached would be discarded.

Source: Paradox Rift FAQ; TPCi Rules Team (2023-11-02)

If I use Grabber, do I have to put one of the opponent's Pokemon from their hand on the bottom of their deck?: Yes, if you find a Pokemon in their hand you must do it. Grabber does not say "you may".

Source: TPCi Rules Team (2023-09-28)