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Beginning with the Scarlet & Violet expansion, cards like Pokemon Catcher will now say "switch in 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokemon" to make it clear that the effect is on the Benched Pokemon. Likewise, the phrase "switch out" will be used if the effect is on the Active Pokemon. Older prints of these cards with different text that have the same game effect will therefore remain legal.
Source: Scarlet & Violet FAQ; TPCi Rules Team (2023-03-30)
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The wording of Pokemon Catcher is now as follows, "Flip a coin. If heads, switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokemon with his or her Active Pokemon." This card now requires a coin flip; making it functionally identical to Pokémon Reversal.
Source: TPCi Announcement (2013-10-01), TPCi Rules Team (2013-11-21)
Trainers » Pokemon Catcher
When using Pokemon Catcher, who chooses which of the opponent's Benched Pokemon to bring Active?
The person playing Pokemon Catcher gets to choose the Benched Pokemon.
Source: Emerging Powers FAQ (2011-09-01), PUI Rules Team (2011-09-01)