Trainers - Page 33 of 54 - Pokémon Rulings Compendium

If I use Arceus' "Type Switch" attack and choose a type, what happens if I use Ninja Boy to switch Arceus for a Basic Pokemon of a different type? Does the new Pokemon become both types or does the new type supersede the choice from "Type Switch"? Or what if you Ninja Boy for a dual-type Pokemon like Volcanion EX that is Fire/Water?: The type chosen by Type Switch overrides the Pokemon's actual type, so the new Pokemon would become the type chosen rather than its regular type. And in the case of a dual-type Pokemon it would become the single type that you chose for Type Switch.

Source: TPCi Rules Team (2017-12-21)

I'm confused by the text on Peeking Red Card. After the opponent shuffles their hand into their deck, who gets to draw that many cards, the opponent or me?: The opponent gets to draw that many cards.

Source: Crimson Invasion FAQ (2017-10-20), TPCi Rules Team (2017-11-02)

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)

Can I play Guzma if my opponent doesn't have any Pokemon on their Bench?: No, you cannot. If the opponent doesn't have a bench there's no way to do the second part of the trainer, and you cannot play a Trainer card for no effect.

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

If I use Guzma and choose my opponent's Primal Groudon-EX that has the "Omega Barrier" Ancient Trait, do I still get to switch my own Pokemon?: Since Omega Barrier prevents the first effect of Guzma, you do not get to switch your Pokemon.

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

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)

If I use Eelektrik's "Small Appetite" attack against a Pokemon with 90 HP but it has the "Bodybuilding Dumbbells" Pokemon Tool attached, do I do 50 damage or 0?: You do 0 damage. The HP from Bodybuilding Dumbbells counts toward the Pokemon's maximum HP, putting it out of range of the Small Appetite attack.

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

If I play "Guzma", who chooses which Pokemon to switch for each player?: You make all of those choices.

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

Can you play Captivating Poke Puff if your opponent's Bench is full?: No. It's public knowledge that you can't put down any additional Basic Pokemon on your opponent's Bench, so you cannot play the card.

Source: TPCi Rules Team (2016-08-11), TPCi Rules Team (2017-08-03)

Can I use Brooklet Hill to search through my deck even if my Bench is full?: No. Since your Bench is already full it's public knowledge that Brooklet Hill won't have any effect, so you cannot search your deck.

Source: TPCi Rules Team (2017-06-27)