- If my opponent has a Robo Substitute on the bench, does that add 20 damage to Exeggutor's "Shake It Off" attack?
- Yes, Robo Substitute counts as a {C} Pokemon while in play.
Source:
Roaring Skies FAQ (2015-05-07), TPCi Rules Team (2015-05-07)
- If my opponent KO's my Active "Robo Substitute", would I get the extra benefits from Terrakion's "Retaliate" Attack or Toxicroak's "Revenge" Attack?
- Yes, you would. Even though Robo Substitute does not give up a prize card, it still counts as a KO'd Pokemon.
Source:
TPCi Rules Team (2014-12-04)
- I am playing a Robo Substitute from my hand to my Bench, but my opponent used Venomoth's "Dizzying Wind" attack last turn. Do I have to flip to play it?
- Yes, Robo Substitute is a Trainer card when it is played.
Source:
Phantom Forces FAQ (2014-11-13), TPCi Rules Team (2014-11-13)
- Can you use Target Whistle on an opponent's discarded Robo Substitute?
- Target Whistle says that it can bring back a Basic Pokemon card, but the Robo Substitute in the discard pile is a Trainer card, not a Basic Pokemon.
Source:
Phantom Forces FAQ (2014-11-13), TPCi Rules Team (2014-11-13)
- Can Robo Substitute be affected by Special conditions or not?
- Yes, it can.
Source:
Phantom Forces FAQ (2014-11-13), TPCi Rules Team (2014-11-13)
- Can you attach Energy cards or Tools to Robo Substitute?
- Yes, you can. For purposes of attaching cards you treat Robo Substitute as a Pokemon while it's in play.
Source:
Phantom Forces FAQ (2014-11-13), TPCi Rules Team (2014-11-13)
- Can you put Robo Substitute on your Bench or make it your Active Pokemon during game startup?
- No, you cannot. This is an Item card before it is in play, so you cannot put this card out as a Pokemon when you are preparing for battle.
Source:
Phantom Forces FAQ (2014-11-13), TPCi Rules Team (2014-11-13)
- Can you use Super Scoop Up or AZ on a Robo Substitute?
- Yes.
Source:
Phantom Forces FAQ (2014-11-13), TPCi Rules Team (2014-11-13)