Pokemon Chat Report - Thursday, February 08, 2001
by Team Compendium

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master_trainer_mike says, "when our chat actually works...."
master_trainer_mike says, "THE COMPUTER IS YOUR FRIEND........"
master_trainer_pat says, "Sorry about being late...we were locked out of our own chat..."
master_trainer_pat smirks.

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #2 from trovtwo:
         Wheres MTM
master_trainer_mike says, "Here I am!!!!"
master_trainer_pat says, "I gotta be me!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Questions anyone??"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #3 from trovtwo:
         OH,MTM what made you pick me as the winner at last weeks POKEGUIDE chat?
master_trainer_mike says, "Ummm, well I just picked fomr the people that were there the whole chat, you were one of them....."
master_trainer_pat says, "I guess everyone is just getting in now as well..."
master_trainer_pat says, "We'll wait a sec to let you catch up"
master_trainer_pat says, "We have not made any announcements yet..."
master_trainer_mike says, "The truth is out there...................................."
master_trainer_mike says, "Trust no one.........................."
master_trainer_pat says, "We'll see what we ca dig up during today's chat."
master_trainer_mike says, "The computer is your friend."
master_trainer_mike says, "Always keep you rlaser handy."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #4 from johnny1nut:
         with the swift attack do you still have to flip to attack a baby pokemon
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes, sir. You sure do."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #5 from charwolf:
         Do we have ANY info on the STS? I have to fly over from MA. # of Badges, etc?
master_trainer_mike says, "Actually we should have some info later on in the chat (it is getting approved now)."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #6 from magmar2000:
         Just wondering - If our last snow was nothing to Mike, how does are newsnow rank? ;-)
master_trainer_mike says, "Ummmm, a sneeze????"
master_trainer_pat says, "He _was late this morning..."
master_trainer_mike says, "A piece of paper!!"
master_trainer_mike says, "I was getting my new glasses!!!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Yea, right"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #7 from pokesensei:
         If I use Arcade Game,and I get a Pokemon,a Water Energy and a fire Energy.Can I keep the two Energies or do they have to be the same exact Energies?
master_trainer_mike says, "For a stronger america!!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Two of them share the same name 'energy'."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #8 from cool_clefairy121:
         How will you get the flying and surfing Pika's in TCG league
master_trainer_mike says, "Dunno but probably with a point grid like the other cards have been."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #9 from chrisbo:
         For the Pokemon League's Whitney's Challenge, does the "all damage cut in half" rule apply to self-inflicted damage too? (Maybe I can finally make a decent Self-Destruct deck!!).
master_trainer_mike says, "Damage is halved after everything else is done. This includes cards such as Plus Power.Rule of thumb; right before damage counters are put on a Pok�mon, count them and halve them rounded down."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #12 from cyborg_raptor:
         what's this week's catch phrase?
master_trainer_mike says, "The truth is out there."
master_trainer_pat says, "I'm sorry, but that information is not available at you current level of security clearance."
master_trainer_mike says, "The computer is your friend."
master_trainer_mike says, "Always keep your laser handy."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #10 from trovtwo:
         Has the B-day PIkachus for the create-a-card activity beeen sent out yet?
master_trainer_pat says, "not all of them yet."
master_trainer_pat says, "We're still getting some in"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #15 from unown_master:
         Any new promo news?
master_trainer_mike says, "Trust no one......"
master_trainer_pat says, "I'm sorry, but that information is not available at you current level of security clearance."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #16 from paul22:
         Which non-metal pokemon would be best with a metal energy to reduce self-damage? R Zapdos?
master_trainer_pat says, "That was our assessment...R. Zapdos is gross with 3 lightning and one metal."
master_trainer_pat shakes her/his head.

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #17 from trovtwo:
         Whats the phrase today MTM?
master_trainer_mike says, "The computer is your friend."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #18 from unown_master:
         Any neo2 news?
master_trainer_mike says, "The truth is out there."
master_trainer_pat says, "Neo 2: Part Deux.??"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #19 from purity1:
         mtm, after last week and sat. we made you a card....
master_trainer_mike says, "Cool! Are you going to send it to me??? Add it to my collection of MTM cards (there are quite a few)...."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #20 from pokesensei:
         If you use an Erika`s Perfume to put Basics onto your opponents bench with Rocket`s Minrfield Gym in play,does your opponent have to flip a coin to seeif they take damage?
master_trainer_pat says, "NOpe...Erika's Perfume says _you_ put a Pokemon from your opponent's hand...for RMG. _they have to put it in play themselves."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #22 from johnny1nut:
         am i able to get dark or steel energy using a energy search or nightly garbage run?
master_trainer_mike says, "Nope."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #23 from unown_master:
         Say I used Misty's Poliwags Bubbles, and flip tails. Then Misty's Poliwag somhow goes to the bench and then become active again, can I use bubbles again?
master_trainer_pat says, "YOu cannot"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #24 from firetrainer:
         Use Brock's Ninetales PP can I attack a evolvetion card with one already on it. Like I have Misty's Gyarados on my Ninetales and it has 80 damage can I attac a Feraligatr evolvetion card with out knocking out Ninetales?
master_trainer_pat says, "You can do that, you are just limited to once per turn,however."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #25 from trovtwo:
         Hey,maby for neo three we can have a stop asking us the title pf the series and put your own title in contest
master_trainer_mike says, "Cool idea, but I don;t think the licensor would evr go for that."
master_trainer_mike says, "Question authority."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #26 from charwolf:
         According to schedule, Hive Badge season starts this Sat. Does this mean we can't do the Zephyr Challenge even if we came in mid season?
master_trainer_pat says, "That's right"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #27 from trovtwo:
         So SAb.Kadabra dose not follow Whitneys challange since you are just moving around counters?
master_trainer_mike says, "Yup!"
master_trainer_mike says, "The computer is your friend."
master_trainer_mike says, "Trust no one."
darkmaster_steve says, "MEOWTH!!!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #28 from firetrainer:
         Can Rainbow energy count as Darkness or Metal requierments?
master_trainer_mike says, "who let Steve out of the box????"
master_trainer_pat says, "It can yes, just doesn't provide the extras that those Energy cards do."
master_trainer_mike says, "We interrupt your regular chat for this important STS announcement!"
master_trainer_mike says, "The Pokemon TCG Mall Tour 2001 will start on April 7th, stay tuned to our web site for locations when it comes available!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Goody."
master_trainer_mike says, "The next Super Trainer Showdown will be held on June23-24 at the Meadlowlands in New Jersey!!!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Whoa"
master_trainer_mike says, "We are switching the order for the East and Wests STS so that we can take advantage of the weather, Northeast in the Summer, Southwest in the winter."
master_trainer_mike says, "We now return you to your regularly scheduled chat."
master_trainer_pat says, "Ginchy."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #29 from pokemoncardkid500:
         are you supposed to have to face your Gym Leader for your badge?
master_trainer_pat says, "No, not necessarily"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #30 from pokesensei:
         If you have Dark Machoke active and attack with "Drag Off" against a non-Baby Pokemon and you choose a Baby Pokemon from his bench to be active and recieve the damage,do you have to flip for the Baby Power?
master_trainer_mike says, "Nope."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #31 from trovtwo:
         Can we expect neo 2 weedle to be in the next theme deck and at every STS?
master_trainer_mike says, "Wouldn;t that be loverly!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Loverly!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Loverly!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #32 from pokemoncardkid500:
         any new promo news other than Cleffa
master_trainer_pat says, "I'm sorry, but that information is not available at you current level of security clearance."
master_trainer_mike says, "The truth is out there."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #33 from scrye_fung:
         How's WizPOG going ?
master_trainer_mike says, "Should be up soon........."
master_trainer_pat says, "Well, slower than we'd I guess, but at least it is moving forward."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #34 from marril38:
         Will you make agreements with the quebec gouvernment so that your future contsets will allow quebecers to participate in them?
master_trainer_mike says, "There are language issues that we have no control over, we don;pt negotiate directly with governemnts."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #38 from pokemoncardkid500:
         when will all of the B-Day Pikas from Create a Card Activity cards be sent out?
master_trainer_mike says, "It is continuous."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #40 from unown_master:
         What will neo 2 be called? (E.g. Neo Genisis)
master_trainer_pat says, "Harry Potter TCG"
master_trainer_mike says, "The computer is your friend."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #41 from firetrainer:
         benching which Pokemon would the effect of NEO Onix Screech attack? The Pokemon that got with the attack or Onix that made the attack?
master_trainer_pat says, "Please rephrase the question."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #42 from pokesensei:
         If you have a Koga`s Pokemon active with Koga`s Ninja Trick attached and your opponent attacks and you make a Baby Pokemon your active.Does the opponent have to flip for the Baby Power?
master_trainer_pat says, "They would not have to."
master_trainer_mike says, "We came up with that one months ago (internally)."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #43 from trovtwo:
         Will neo 2 be released around the same time as the third movie since they go together sort of?
master_trainer_mike says, "Dunno."
master_trainer_pat says, "It's really more difficult than you can imagine to get the timing right with those sorts of releases."
master_trainer_mike says, "The truth is out there."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #44 from unown_master:
         How many Pre constructed theme decks will there be in Neo 2?
master_trainer_mike says, "2"
master_trainer_pat says, "Dos"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #45 from trovtwo:
         So,have you guys ever got on a Magic or Pokemon card offically ?
master_trainer_mike says, "not yet but boy am I trying........"
master_trainer_pat says, "I'm not on one, though one is named after an old nickname of mine."
master_trainer_pat says, "DelRaich from Mercadian Masques."
master_trainer_mike says, "your nickname was Del?"
master_trainer_mike says, "as in farmer in the?"
master_trainer_pat says, "Actually Raich. The Del came later."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #46 from marril38:
         when is wizpog expected to be up and running?
master_trainer_pat says, "Yea"
master_trainer_mike says, "Dunno, hopefully soon."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #47 from cool_clefairy121:
         if you have a recycle energy on a charizard would you discard it or return it to your hand
master_trainer_pat says, "I assume you mean for the Fire Spin attack? You could return it to your hand as long as you Energy Burn to change it to fire energy"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #48 from firetrainer:
         Oops I ment benching which Pokemon would end the effect of screech.
master_trainer_mike says, "The defending Pokemon (not the Onix)"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #49 from trovtwo:
         What do you think the upcoming legendary pokemon are,Dogs,Cats Deers Tigers...?
master_trainer_pat says, "Oh My!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Star nosed moles........."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #50 from unown_master:
         If I play challenge with Rockets minefield gym in play, do We have to flip for damage
master_trainer_pat says, "Nope."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #51 from zackarino:
         did you make a murkrow promo card?
master_trainer_mike says, "dunno"
master_trainer_mike says, "The truth is out there."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #52 from trovtwo:
         MTM You said that the UNkowns were unplayable alot.They are very much powerefull though.You could go so far as to call them Mr.Mime dominators.They even have a whole card devoted to them.
master_trainer_mike says, "ummm, whatever"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #53 from unown_master:
         Bubbles Question part II: Say I scoop up Misty's Poliwag after using (And flipping tails on) Bubbles. Then I play it again, put the energy on It, couldI use bubbles again?
master_trainer_pat says, "Nope."
master_trainer_pat says, "It says 'this attack cannot be used next turn.'"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #54 from charwolf:
         If you can make a Rainbow Energy give Metal or Dark without the effect,and have it count as a "Basic Energy Type" as stated on the card, how come there aren't any such things as "Basic" Metal or Dark Energy? Then we could build decks based entirely o
master_trainer_pat says, "I think they realized how powerfull these decks couldbe if you had a basic energy _card_ that provided those types."
master_trainer_mike says, "There has to be some sort of limits on them."
master_trainer_pat says, "You have to admit it would be much easier playing a Metal or Darkness deck with a basic energy card for them."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #55 from firetrainer:
         If I have two Slowkings on the bench can I flip twice to see if I can stop them from using their trainer cards?
master_trainer_mike says, "Sure."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #57 from trovtwo:
         So will the Gym Leaders just give the challange stickers away or do youhave something planed?
master_trainer_mike says, "You have to complete a challenge to earn the sticker."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #58 from trovtwo:
         Wheres DMSteve?
master_trainer_pat says, "He's around, much to our dismay."
master_trainer_mike says, "when he escapes the box..............."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #59 from unown_master:
         Does Whitneys Challenge affect attacks that say "Place" damage counters?
master_trainer_pat says, "Nada"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #60 from chrisbo:
         If Erika's Dratini & Brock's Rhydon are both on the bench, and the Erika's Dratini is attacked by say a Hitmonlee's Stretch Kick, which Power would happen first: Rhydon's "Bench Guard" or Erika's Dratini's "Strange Barrier"? Or would you get to choos
master_trainer_pat says, "You would get to choose the order of those powers"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #61 from chrisbo:
         Since Murkrow's Feint Attack says to ignore all effects on the Defending Pokemon, if it attacks a benched Pokemon does it ignore the effects such as Metal Energy on that benched Pokemon? Or does it only apply to the one in the opponent's active slot?
master_trainer_pat says, "It will only apply to the one in the active spot."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #62 from unown_master:
         Any more STS info?
master_trainer_mike says, "nope not yet but I'll repeat the announcements later"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #63 from pokemoncardkid500:
         will there evr be an STS in Canada
master_trainer_mike says, "doubtful"
master_trainer_pat says, "Never say never"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #64 from firetrainer:
         Evolving a Pokemon Doesn't remove a char counter does it?
master_trainer_pat says, "That's the only way short of removing the pokemon from play to get rid of Char."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #65 from trovtwo:
         Do all past and future:) Dark POkemon from the Team Rockets series not take damage effcts from dark energy?
master_trainer_mike says, "Just pokemon eith Dark in their names."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #66 from pokesensei:
         I let Steve out!I promised him he could eat all of Dark Mike`s Maple Bars(i.e.NOT DONUTS!). :-)
darkmt_mike says, "We just traded him for a box of Maple Bar (DONUTS)"
master_trainer_mike says, "Always keep you rlaser handy."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #67 from trovtwo:
         can you have STS in smaller states that have never had one before.New Jersey is a long way away?
master_trainer_mike says, "doubtful"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #68 from trovtwo:
         Help I need somebody,not just anybodty MTMIKE whats Neo 2 Weedles Attack is it good?
master_trainer_mike says, "The truth is out there."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #69 from cool_clefairy121:
         Why is the Wizards of the Coast PKMN site never updated?
master_trainer_mike says, "We are working on that. Unfortunately Pokemon content must be approved by Japan first and it is a slow process."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #70 from pokemoncardkid500:
         For Eco Gym does it effects effect you and your opponent or just your opponent? Because it says "another player"
master_trainer_pat says, "Stadium cards effect both player"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #71 from chrisbo:
         You say that the ECSTS will be on June 23-24. Does that mean it will now be a two-day event?
master_trainer_mike says, "YUP!!!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #72 from unown_master:
         How come every time we mention promos you say we dont have clearence?
master_trainer_mike says, "The truth is out there."
master_trainer_pat says, "I'm sorry, but that information is not available at you current level of security clearance."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #73 from jdg6248:
         Does Fossil Muk stop baby pokemon powers too?
master_trainer_pat says, "Only their Pokemon Powers...the baby power is not oneof these"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #74 from trovtwo:
         MTM can you use a pokemon breeder on Cleffa and evolve it into Clefable.
master_trainer_mike says, "nope."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #75 from soslowpoke:
         y meadowlands again?
master_trainer_mike says, "It was a great location, worked out well!!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #77 from trovtwo:
         When will the monument pictures be up?
master_trainer_pat says, "I think MT Mike has been working on it."
master_trainer_mike says, "Hope to have it up in a few days."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #78 from pokemoncardkid500:
         so are B-Day Pikas being sent out every work day?
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #79 from magmar2000:
         STS - I know West Coast STS 2001 is probably not even planned yet, or just in the early stages of planning, but do you suspect that the 2 STSs will be held at Medowlands and Quenn Mary over and over?
master_trainer_mike says, "dunno."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #80 from trovtwo:
         Dose wizards even own rights to the Harry Potter TCG?
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes, we do."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #81 from pokemoncardkid500:
         how is the Leaning Tower of Pika coming too? I haven't heard about that for a while.
master_trainer_mike says, "It is done! And beautiful! Pictures being put together for a web update now!"
master_trainer_pat says, "It sooo Cool. You wouldn't believe it...Big thanks to Melanie Smith for doing such a great job on it!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #82 from cyborg_raptor:
         MTM, I see a black Cadilac out side your building! It seems 4 men in black suits are getting out of it!
master_trainer_mike says, "Trust no one!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Always keep your laser handy!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #83 from marril38:
         who decides which cards go into the sets(e.g. Mew was not in
master_trainer_mike says, "That is proprietary information."
darkmt_mike says, "I do!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #84 from soslowpoke:
         will the chicago qualifier be on the week of may 5-6?

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #85 from unown_master:
         Does Mistys Staryus Swift cut through Baby powers?
master_trainer_mike says, "dunno yet"
master_trainer_pat says, "Nope. Swift attacks do not cut through baby powers."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #86 from trovtwo:
         Since neo 2 will be a smaller set than others,will there be 15 cards ina pack or will the number be smaller than 15?
master_trainer_mike says, "pack size won;t change"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #88 from marril38:
         how many promo cards will be distributed at the 3rd movie?
master_trainer_mike says, "The truth is out there......"
master_trainer_pat says, "We do not have that info yet"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #87 from pokemoncardkid500:
         when will Neo 2 be released
master_trainer_pat says, "I'm sorry, but that information is not available at you current level of security clearance."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #89 from unown_master:
         Will there be P-R-O-M-O cards to go with the 3rd movie?
master_trainer_pat says, "I'm sorry, but that information is not available at you current level of security clearance."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #90 from charwolf:
         for the STS, is it a TWO day event now? Or just a date range?
master_trainer_mike says, "It is a TWO DAY EVENT!!!!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #91 from cool_clefairy121:
         If you use Pichus Zzzap while your opponent has a baby pokemon out would Zzzap damage it because of the baby power.

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #92 from trovtwo:
         So will neo 4 ever come out in america?
master_trainer_pat says, "I'm sorry, but that information is not available at you current level of security clearance."
master_trainer_pat says, "No, on the baby power question"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #94 from firetrainer:
         If I have two or more Typhlosion in play can I flip for each one of their Pokemon Powers? So can I get more than one fire energy out of discard pile in one turn if I have more than one Typhlosion?
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes, you can do that"
master_trainer_pat says, "I'm sorry, but that information is not available at you current level of security clearance."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #96 from trovtwo:
         Will there be any promo cards for the third movie?
master_trainer_pat says, "I'm sorry, but that information is not available at you current level of security clearance."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #97 from feralshade:
         Is there only one promo available for season 2?
master_trainer_mike says, "Looks that way"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #98 from marril38:
         which is you favorite entertainment system?
master_trainer_mike says, "My PS2 rocks the house!!!"
master_trainer_pat says, "I'm going to stick with PC for now, though Dreamcast is a favorite of mine...new low price too!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Pat always goes old school......"
master_trainer_pat says, "The system is affordable for most gamers...who can spend 300.00+ on a game system??"
master_trainer_mike says, "Yeah yeah yeah go ahead and justify it old man........."
master_trainer_pat laughs hysterically.

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #99 from firetrainer:
         If sprout tower is in play and I use chansey double-edge attack would damage done to chanesey be reduces also?
master_trainer_mike says, "Yup."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #100 from trovtwo:
         Will the themm decks be released the same time neo2 comes out or after noe2 packs come out?
master_trainer_mike says, "probably the same time"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #101 from feralshade:
         Any new info. on the release of Neo 2?

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #102 from pokemoncardkid500:
         were there ever 11 prerelease base raichus
master_trainer_pat says, "I'm sorry, but that information is not available at you current level of security clearance."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #103 from trovtwo:
         Why is it called vending sets.Were they avalible in vending machines in Japan?
master_trainer_mike says, "Yup."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #104 from cool_clefairy121:
         if you use Eco Gym, it says another players energy cards. Does it meanyours and your opponents or just your opponents?
master_trainer_pat says, "Eco Gym says that because it doesn't want you to return your own energy to your hand."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #105 from unown_master:
         I have two slowkings in play, can I chosse to make my opponent only flip once?
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #106 from trovtwo:
         MTMike you also said southern islands was an upcoming set you couldn'ttalk about ,were you just trailing us of?
master_trainer_pat says, "I'm sorry, but that information is not available at you current level of security clearance."
darkmt_mike says, "I'm sorry but that clearence level is not available at your cuurrent level of information security."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #107 from charwolf:
         What happens when you completely fill a season page? (Badge, Medals, Challenge, and Promo) Do you just get to do nothing until next season?
master_trainer_mike says, "Maybe take a break?????"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #108 from trovtwo:
         So there will never be a pokemon trainers only magazine by wizards in America?
master_trainer_mike says, "correct"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #110 from haymakermaker:
         Can you use Recall on a Basic Pok�mon to use a Baby PKMN attack? (IE Magmar uses Sputter)
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes, you could."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #111 from marril38:
         will you make a full game of the pokemon tcg(E.G starter cd)
master_trainer_mike says, "we don't have the rights to do that"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #112 from lugia_2001:
         any news on a central STS?
master_trainer_mike says, "never heard of one......."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #113 from zapdos24:
         What were the announcements?
master_trainer_mike says, "We'll do them at the end."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #114 from tyais:
         So whats this I hear about this cool thing Wizards is doing called the Pokemon Gym?
master_trainer_mike says, "SHAMELESS SELF-PROMOTER!!!!!"
master_trainer_mike says, ""
master_trainer_pat says, "Well we're just trying to get a little dialog startedon our website...as you've seen...these things take time."
master_trainer_pat smiles.

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #115 from trovtwo:
         So if you evolved a pokemon of one energy type into another energy type,and the basic pokemon was a metal poekm ie.Magnamite ,will Magneton still keep the metal status?
master_trainer_mike says, "No."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #117 from tyais:
         Are you sure on those dates? Thats a Saturday-Sunday.... Friday-Saturday seems like a better idea really....
master_trainer_mike says, "Those are the official dates. Most people work or have school on Fridays."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #119 from poke_person:
         Can anyone tell me why my local Kay-Bee toys dosen't support the leage?
darkmaster_steve says, "All hail the mighty mouth!"
darkmaster_steve says, "meoth!"
darkmaster_steve says, "hehe"
master_trainer_pat says, "I don't think they wanted in on this year's league."
master_trainer_mike says, ""
darkmt_mike says, "I thought we traded him!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #120 from trovtwo:
         When can we expect entries for new mounuments /
master_trainer_mike says, "Still catching up with the old one's pr updates."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #121 from unown_master:
         What ever happened to the space Weedle?
master_trainer_pat says, "ITs still around, though it's in need of a facelift...the new leaning tower of Pika puts it to shame."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #118 from tyais:
         You know when the Mafia kills people, they drop them off in the Meadowlands... did DMTM kill someone... have to go back to get the body, eh?
darkmt_mike says, "Not yet! But you seem like a likely candidate for Maple Bar golashes."
master_trainer_mike says, ""

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #122 from trovtwo:
         Are you tring to make reaslly rare promos more widley available for us?
master_trainer_mike says, "Not really but we don;t do super rares here like they have done in Japan."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #123 from haymakermaker:
         Do you think any B-Day Pikachu activity cards will be made? (Mine was pretty good)
master_trainer_mike says, "sorry but no"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #124 from unown_master:
         What is your favorite card from neo2?
master_trainer_mike says, "The truth is out there."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #125 from soslowpoke:
         i've heard of some gold stamped italian pikachu card, what is it and how was originally given out?
master_trainer_mike says, "There was the italian Pikachu in the World Pikachu collection...."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #126 from trovtwo:
         At least your not quoting Harry Potter.
master_trainer_mike says, "Muggles!!!!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #127 from haymakermaker:
         What's the phrase of the chat today?
master_trainer_pat says, "I'm sorry, but that information is not available at you current level of security clearance."
master_trainer_mike says, "Always keep you rlaser handy."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #128 from feralshade:
         where out there is the the truth?
master_trainer_mike says, "Trust no one."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #131 from unown_master:
         Can you explain why Swift will not cut through baby powers? I'm puzzledby that...
master_trainer_pat says, "Because the baby power actually prevents the attack from ever occuring,if it works."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #134 from tyais:
         *Turns into informercial man!* Let me get this straight, you are telling me that for the low low price of $0 that our chat viewers can attend the Meadowlands for not one, but TWO days of STS fun?
master_trainer_mike says, "Thanks Tyais (the bribes in the mail)....."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #129 from poke_person:
         When will Neo 2 come out?
master_trainer_pat says, "I'm sorry, but that information is not available at you current level of security clearance."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #130 from trovtwo:
         When will thee create-a-card gallery be up?Will all entries be up?
master_trainer_mike says, "All entries?? no far too many, we are still judging them."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #132 from charwolf:
         Ok, will the tournament be held on both days? Or some other arrangement? (If you know...)
master_trainer_mike says, "Both days!!!!"wizo_adele shouts, "The Cantina, a science fiction role-playing room will be opening this Sunday. To learn more please visit the new ISRP webpages at http://members.aol.com/wizowebpages/isrp"
master_trainer_mike says, "does that have anything to do with Pokemon????"
master_trainer_mike says, "hmmmmm????"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #135 from feralshade:
         what is my security clearance level?
master_trainer_pat says, "1/3rd"
master_trainer_mike says, "sort of an off muave"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #137 from cool_clefairy121:
         when will the flying and surfing pikas be available through the TCG League
master_trainer_mike says, "later this year"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #138 from charwolf:
         Guesses as to how large neo2 is in terms of number of cards?
master_trainer_mike says, "guess away, we won;t answer :)"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #139 from trovtwo:
         Will the Surfing and Flying pikachus be released at the same orduring diffrent seasons?
master_trainer_mike says, "different seasons"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #140 from cyborg_raptor:
         I spent $300 on a PS2, and it's worth every penny!
master_trainer_mike says, "BOOYAH!!!"
master_trainer_pat says, "another cunsumer duped."
master_trainer_pat grins evilly.
master_trainer_mike says, ""
master_trainer_pat says, "SSX is pretty cool...but that's the only one."
darkmt_mike smirks.

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #141 from feralshade:
         is there anything now or on the horizon that can cut through a Baby Pok�mon's flip defense?
master_trainer_mike says, "Try using a Gust of Wind to move it to his or her bench."
darkmt_mike says, "MTM's whit?"
master_trainer_mike says, ""
master_trainer_pat says, "The best thing we've found is to somehow move them tothe bench and use an attack like Murkrow's Feint."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #142 from poke_person:
         Will all Neo 2 rares be holo?
master_trainer_mike says, "The truth is out there"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #143 from trovtwo:
         Are there any stadium cards in neo 2
master_trainer_mike says, "The truth is out there"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #144 from trovtwo:
         HAve all the pack artwork for neo2 been finished?Dose it look good?
master_trainer_mike says, "etc etc'"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #146 from soslowpoke:
         MT_Mike, last sat at pokeguide you said you were balding. Doesn't it make you jealous sitting next to pat with his full head of hair(how long is it nowPat?) ?
master_trainer_mike says, "Ummm, am I jealous of you Pat?"
master_trainer_pat says, "Not that I know of."
master_trainer_mike says, "Ok thenb."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #147 from marril38:
         will you ever rerelease a wizards magazine? so many people liked it!
master_trainer_mike says, "We do make Dragon, Dungeon, and 2 Star Wars mags."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #148 from poke_person:
         Is the promo Cleafa holo?
master_trainer_mike says, "nope"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #149 from trovtwo:
         Will older sets ie.fossil,Tm RCKT be in a future base set three or are they even still in print?
master_trainer_mike says, "dunno"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #150 from lugia_1986:
         at my leauge they call WOTC and ask about the 2nd challange and the WOTC operator sad u have to put down 6 prizes and u guys said we only have to put down 4 so which one is right
master_trainer_mike says, "The answer from op is Opponent only puts out 4 prizecards."
master_trainer_mike says, "However, the entire point of the Challenges is to have fun and NOT take the game so darn seriously."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #151 from lugia_2001:
         re: ? # 112, i meant, is there going to be a STS some time soon? if so,where?
master_trainer_mike says, "Ok to repeat (for tose of you who caame in late)."
master_trainer_mike says, "The Pokemon Mall Tour 2001 starts on April 7th. Check out our web site for locations as we learn them (specifics should be up soon)."
master_trainer_mike says, "Also the next Super Trainer Showdown East will be taking place June 23-24 at the Meadowlands in New Jersey."
master_trainer_mike says, "It will be a 2 day event."
master_trainer_mike says, "Ok my previous answer about the Erika's Dratini and Brock's Rhydon was wrong."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #152 from calathon:
         Tricky question: Erica's Dratini on bench with Brock's Ryhorn. BH has two Metal Energy on it. Opponent's Hitmonlee uses Stretch Kick on E's Dratini. Does the damage to dratini go to 10, then can B's R take that damage and Metal reduce it to zero?
master_trainer_mike says, "The Brock's Rhydon power has you assign 10 of the damage form the attack toi it instead. It does NOT move damage from another Pokemon."
master_trainer_mike says, "So, your question doesn;t work."
master_trainer_mike says, "YOu can't move the damage form the Dratini to the Rhydon."
master_trainer_pat says, "So, the damage to BR(10)will be reduced by Metal Energy"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #153 from unown_master:
         If I evolve the steel Magnemite into an electriv Magneton, and use rercall to use an attack, is the attack Steel of Electric Type? I would say Electric...
master_trainer_pat says, "You're right."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #154 from trovtwo:
         Will there ever be a Seson three?
master_trainer_mike says, "Yeah after season 2 which starts this weekend."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #155 from trovtwo:
         Will you bring DMSteve to a STS to trade?
master_trainer_pat says, "He was at the last one..."
master_trainer_mike says, "Sure what will you trade us to take DASteve off of our hands?"
master_trainer_mike says, "a box of donuts and he's yours as far as I'm concerned."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #157 from feralshade:
         I know you won't tell us the specifics, but will you tell us if you've seen the english neo 2 cards yet?
master_trainer_pat says, "We've seen the text and photocopies of them yes."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #159 from soslowpoke:
         can i still send in my b-day pika activity?
master_trainer_pat says, "Sure"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #161 from zapdos24:
         Could there be a special format for the STS?
master_trainer_pat says, "Maybe."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #160 from pokesensei:
         About the STS,what will the badge requirements be(if any) for those that don`t get an invite?
master_trainer_mike says, "We should have specific entry information for you next week."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #162 from pokemoncardkid500:
         were you supposed to actually make up your own new pokemon or do an already made baby poke?
master_trainer_mike says, "make a new baby Pokemon but either was fine."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #163 from tyais:
         Should Team Compendium, easily found at www.pkcompendium.com, start a Compendium for all the phrases of the week?
master_trainer_mike says, "Tyais, you wouldn't work for Ronco would you?"
master_trainer_pat says, "From ronco...of course"
master_trainer_mike says, "CH CH CH CHIA!!!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Pet"
master_trainer_mike says, "Clap on Clap off Cla on...THE CLAPPER!!!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #164 from sd_pokemom:
         RE: website Bday Pika contest...can 2 people (parent and kid, differentnames) @ same address both get Bday Pika cards? Or was it 1 per ADDRESS, ratherthan name?
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes, you can..."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #165 from trovtwo:
         How come only people under 10 got to do activities I liked them?
master_trainer_mike says, "The regular weekly activities are aimed for younger participants and they earn 10 points for doing them. word searches, crosswords that sort of thing"
master_trainer_mike says, "The special activities to earn cards can be done by all members."
master_trainer_mike says, "THE CLAPPER!!!!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #167 from feralshade:
         In the february Topdeck Neo pullout, how in the world did Magby and Pichu make the top ten? Not that many good cards use Pok�mon Powers.
master_trainer_pat says, "YOu have to understand that the lead time for magazine articles is about 3 months. Many times they ask us to pick the ten best Pokemon from a list with just the names and text...we actually rarely get to play thecards first."
master_trainer_mike says, "Besides the baby ability to prevent attacks ALONE makes them pretty darn good. And a LOT of poeple use Erika's Dratini or Mr. Mime still (or Ditto)."
master_trainer_pat says, "I would add that Pichu against D. Vileplume is very welcome...alot of people here play with D. vileplume"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #168 from haymakermaker:
         Will B-day pika activity cards be posted on the web site?
master_trainer_mike says, "posibly"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #169 from trovtwo:
         Is there any chance of a Promo Weedle?
master_trainer_pat says, "I'm sorry, but that information is not available at you current level of security clearance."
master_trainer_mike says, "I keep begging' for one......"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #170 from unown_master:
         Will the Surfing/Flying pikas be identicle to the World collection ones? (In english obviously)
master_trainer_pat says, "I not completely sure, but I think so...it's possiblethat they could be holo. I really don't know for sure on this one."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #172 from trovtwo:
         Will there be any doufghnuts available at the STS?
master_trainer_pat says, "We hope so! Actually, we require three dozen donuts in our dressing rooms with all the Maple Bars taken out."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #171 from trovtwo:
         Neo is begining to follow the first releases ya know:)?
master_trainer_mike says, "yeah?"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #173 from charwolf:
         Oy OY OY!!!! Does that mean we'll have to get hotel rooms if we're gonna play?
master_trainer_mike says, "that is up to you but the sidewalks get pretty hard at night......."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #174 from charwolf:
         Oh yeah, almost forgot. Any Formats planned this time?
master_trainer_mike says, "mmmmmmmmmmaybe"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #175 from lugia_1986:
         are you guys giving out cards for Movie 3 because the movie trailer didn't say anything about it
master_trainer_pat says, "I'm sorry, but that information is not available at you current level of security clearance."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #176 from unown_master:
         What Pok�mon are on the Neo2 Boosters?
master_trainer_pat says, "I'm sorry, but that information is not available at you current level of security clearance."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #178 from tyais:
         You know an even better idea with Murkow and Baby Pokemon? Trap the Baby Pokemon in. Sure they have their power, but the most used Baby Pokemon, Cleffa, can't do damage to you while hes locked in and trying to die.
master_trainer_mike says, "Yeah, we figured that one out months ago.........."
master_trainer_mike says, "Dark Apprentice Steve played it first, at least he is good for something form time to time"
master_trainer_pat says, "Well right. Piloswine, so they can't 'eeeeeeek' and then Murkrow to hit the bench."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #179 from trovtwo:
         Will Bugsy's challange make people have to play 6 prizes?
master_trainer_pat says, "Just 3"
master_trainer_pat says, "I mean 4"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #180 from feralshade:
         still looking for the truth...i'm out there but there's still no sign...do you have any more clues? :)
master_trainer_mike says, "Always keep your laser handy."
master_trainer_pat says, "wookin' for twuff in all da wong pwaces, wookin for twoof"
master_trainer_mike says, "LOVERLY!!!!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #181 from dark_trainer_:
         I hope you dont get mad at me for asking a gold game question but anyways i want to know does anything happen when u get all the unknowns? u might not even know this but hey it was worth a shot! thanks. =)
master_trainer_mike says, "You would have to ask Pat as I am playing the Silverversion...Pat?"
master_trainer_pat says, "Thank, chum."
master_trainer_pat says, "I really have not played much. My eyes kill after about three minutes of starin at that itsy bitsy screen."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #183 from trovtwo:
         Will there be more league activitys that make you have to bring in a movie card that came with the promo?
master_trainer_mike says, "dunno"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #184 from unown_master:
         When you mentioned the space Weedles "Face-lift", did you have anythingin mind? Like a working Elevator or donut bar:)
master_trainer_mike says, "donut bar....hmmmmmmmmm.........................."
master_trainer_pat says, "Mmmm...donuts."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #186 from tyais:
         Can we expect a new format for this Super Trainer Showdown like we saw at East2000? If so, will both days have the same format or will each day have a different format?
master_trainer_mike says, "probbaly, and dunno"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #187 from trovtwo:
         Will weedle be on the themme deck coin:)?
master_trainer_mike says, "A guy can dream....."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #188 from lugia_1986:
         are there any coins banned from the Leauge/Tournaments
master_trainer_pat says, "Just the Lugia from the VHS and DVD of Pokemon 2k."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #189 from lugia_1986:
         any plans for Year 3 Pokemon Leajge
master_trainer_pat says, "Not yet."
master_trainer_mike says, "depends on how well it goes this year"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #190 from feralshade:
         when was the WTOC site last updated? You guys should have a footnote at the bottom of the Pokemon page mentioning this (it can be a hassle filtering through known info.)
master_trainer_mike says, "they updated the front page 2 days ago."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #191 from lugia_2001:
         when would be the last day to send in the b-day pika activity?
master_trainer_mike says, "no cut off I think"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #192 from trovtwo:
         Do you guys get to playtest neo2.What noe2 card seems to be played alotthere Besides weedle?
master_trainer_mike says, "yes and we can't tell you"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #193 from jay_lv99:
         can you switch/retreat a status affected pokemon, send out another pokemon, retreat that pokemon, and return original pokemon to play healed of affects
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes, you can"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #197 from unown_master:
         I take it by your use of the word "Chia" and "Pet" in the same sentancethat you've heard of Neopets....
master_trainer_mike says, "ummmmmm....SURE!!!!"
master_trainer_mike says, "????"
master_trainer_pat says, "No, sir, we haven't"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #199 from feralshade:
         how goes the process of posting a winner list and sending the B-day Pikachu cards out?
master_trainer_mike says, "We have received THOUSANDS of entries, still sendingcards, doubt there will ever be a winner's list posted."
master_trainer_mike says, "Tyais!!! Pat is delelting your shameless self promotions!!!!"
darkmt_mike says, "Yes. But we approve."
master_trainer_pat says, "I was delete happy, I'm sorry."
master_trainer_pat bows gracefully.

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #203 from charwolf:
         If you want to use an attack like Kanga's Fetch, do you have to flip for Baby Powers?
master_trainer_mike says, "Yes."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #204 from trovtwo:
         What are maple bars?
master_trainer_mike says, "ask the Dark Master....."
master_trainer_mike says, "he is fixated on them....."
darkmt_mike says, "Oh you poor person. Shcking just shocking"
master_trainer_pat says, "Oblong hunks of cooked dough w/Maple frosting on them."
master_trainer_mike says, "a poor substitute for a real donut I think"
darkmt_mike says, "A great DONUT"
darkmt_mike says, "are not!"
master_trainer_mike says, "am too!"
darkmt_mike says, "Am not!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #205 from lugia_1986:
         will there be any Prerelase Cards/tournamants for NEO 2
master_trainer_pat says, "Nope"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #206 from trovtwo:
         Will neo2 have char counters in the theme decks?
master_trainer_mike says, "dunno"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #207 from tyais:
         Did I tell you guys what happened when I went into Dunkin Donuts at theEast STS 2000? Being in a Dark state of mind, I asked if they had any Maple Bars... first they laughed at me viciously all the while taunting, "What do you think this is? Dunkin Maple Bars!" when they realized I was serious, their entire staff chased me out of the store, threatning to burn me at the stake... a Maple Bar Witch they called me!
darkmt_mike says, "Lies! all Lies!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Thanks for the support :)"
darkmt_mike says, "ARRRGGHHHBN!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #208 from calathon:
         I'm confused. E's Dratini and Brocks Ryhorn on Bench. Metal Energy on Brock's Ryhorn. Opponent's Hitmonlee Stretch Kicks Dratini. I want Ryhorn to absorb some of the damage. How much (if any) damage is done to E's Dratini and how much (if any) is done
master_trainer_mike says, "Brock's Rhyhorn only lets you assign 10 of the damage that is being done to another benched Pokemon(s) to it. So stretch kikc does 20 normally, so you can assign 10 to the Brock's Rhyhorn because of its power and 10 to the Erika's Dratini."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #209 from trovtwo:
         Will the UNKowns be called UNKOWN A UNKOWN C etc.?
master_trainer_mike says, "unknown....BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #210 from feralshade:
         have you heard anything about a GB PTCG2? Also a suggestion: send out amemo to participating leagues to allow the GB PTCG to be played for league points its great for developing tactics, killing time 'til your next opponent finishes their current game, and pleasing your benefactors(namely Nintendo).
master_trainer_pat says, "No, we have not heard anything about that"
master_trainer_mike says, "we don;t actually license through nintendo anymore"
master_trainer_mike says, "SEGA!!!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #212 from magmar2000:
         Mike - Whenever the Space Weedle gets the update, how about going all out and adding a new pavilion to the bottom and a legacy light on top? And on New Years, you can have fireworks on it... Now that'd be cool! ;-)
master_trainer_mike says, "Do you plan on doing all that work?!?!?!"
master_trainer_pat says, "I think it's a fire hazard already...right Mike?"
master_trainer_mike says, "They don;t even trust me with matches!!!!!!"
darkmt_mike says, "Or donuts!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #213 from trovtwo:
         Will there be any plans on relasing promos from the olden days ie.the cd promos etc.?
master_trainer_pat says, "No, you do remember how that CD promotion worked out,don't you...none of the cards ever were sent out."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #214 from lugia_1986:
         so how can we get invitation to the STS?

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #216 from charwolf:
         Is the tour gonna be formated as well?
master_trainer_mike says, "THese sorts of details will be coming out soon."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #215 from feralshade:
         why did you include metal coins with neo PCTs? I thought they were banned because of potential impact damage to holos.
master_trainer_mike says, "What?? I thought it was because they hurt more whenyou threw them at each other......."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #219 from feralshade:
         can you guys make a limited edition PCT (weedle deck) with a promo maple bar trainer?
master_trainer_mike says, "Weedl;e and maple bars togther?!?! ARE YOU INSANE!!!!!!!"
darkmt_mike says, "NEVER!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #220 from trovtwo:
         Were the preralese Clefables only released in select legeus?How did youselect them?
master_trainer_pat says, "Just the first season of Year 1, so only a few storesgot them right away"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #222 from lugia_1986:
         are there more promos at the leauge this year than last year
master_trainer_mike says, "dunno"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #224 from magmar2000:
         Then I would give DarkMT_Mike the matches, anyone that knows that MapleBars ARE donuts can be trusted with them. =)
darkmt_mike says, "There you go!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #225 from chrisbo:
         Re Q208 : Why couldn't you assign 10 damage to Erika's Dratini first, and *then* BenchGuard over it to Brock's Rhydon? Sorry, I just don't understand why.
master_trainer_mike says, "We are getting confused so we will ask R&D for you."
master_trainer_pat says, "You know, let's just ask on this one..."
master_trainer_pat says, "That's really worded weird."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #226 from jay_lv99:
         how about a "Robo Rhydon" for the next creation?
master_trainer_mike says, "how about not"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #227 from trovtwo:
         I participated in the Jigglypuff promotion.How many more cards do you actually have left over?
master_trainer_pat says, "None, that I know of...we had to get them back from Atlantic Records and then that's why they showed up at the Mall tours and STS."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #228 from pokesensei:
         About the Erika`s Dratini and Brock`s Rhydon with Metal Energy attachedand the E.Dratini being attacked by Stretch kick.Pat answered earlier that you could choose which Pokemon Power you wanted to have done first.So,couldn`t you choose E.Dratini`s and have 10 damage done and then have Brock`s Rhydon absorb that 10 which would = 0 damage done?
master_trainer_pat says, "We're going to check...we all disagree on exactly what the wording is trying to say..."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #230 from trovtwo:
         Are there any plans for another Jigglypuff promotion?
master_trainer_pat says, "Nope"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #231 from feralshade:
         with nintendo out of the picture who do you license through now and howwill it effect card design and production. Does this have anything to do with all those Hasbro cutbacks? (They never should've sold Hasbro Interactive!) :(
master_trainer_mike says, "We deal directly with Creatures, the people tta invented and own Pokemon."
master_trainer_mike says, "Hasbro has nothing to do with it"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #233 from lugia_00:
         Did you guys get me E-mail on my league Problems? Also Did u solve it?Also for the create a card activity do you have to put your S.S #? and are you guranteed a Happy bday pika?
master_trainer_mike says, "We would have passed your email on to the correct department. You do not need to put your ss#, and all entries get a card."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #234 from lugia_1986:
         will WOTC keep on making the metal Lugia coin or are they limited
master_trainer_pat says, "Dunno...What is the definition of Limited anyway."
master_trainer_pat says, "We're not going to make them indefinetly...right?"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #235 from unown_master:
         When will I have security clearence, so I can see the Promo info? I don't like the color of my Security card
master_trainer_mike says, "well here's a blue crayon for you, start coloring......"
master_trainer_pat says, "Don't eat it"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #238 from feralshade:
         can you reduce the number of damage counters in play by damage swappingthem to Erika's Dratini...also, damage swap doesn't specifically say to transfer the damage counters _only _ to your pokemon it just says _a_ pokemon.
master_trainer_mike says, "no, that doesn;t work"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #240 from lugia_1986:
         I herd there are 2 promos for Seson 2 is that true

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #241 from lugia_1986:
         will there be a 9-card binder set be out for NEO2
master_trainer_pat says, "I'm sorry, but that information is not available at you current level of security clearance."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #242 from trovtwo:
         Why was it required by law to put your s.s number on the entrie?Will you ever do something like that again?
master_trainer_mike says, "that was an error, our legal department misunderstood what the perceived value of the prizes were"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #243 from lugia_00:
         well why haven't I gotten a reply? I really want this problem fixed because I want to get the togepi and Cleffa promos
master_trainer_mike says, "we do not reply directly to you about league problems, it ois passed along to the league administrator who investigates it"
master_trainer_mike says, "send us another email with the specifics of the situation and we can pass it along again"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #244 from jay_lv99:
         if ifs and buts were candy and nuts would we all have a merry christmas?
master_trainer_mike says, "dude, welcome to the nut house"
master_trainer_pat says, "Sometimes I feel like nut"
master_trainer_pat says, "sometimes I don't"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #245 from lugia_1986:
         can WOTC can more location for our city 'cause there is only 1 locationand it takes me 1 hour to get there
master_trainer_mike says, "we don;t decide league locations, it is up to your local retailors"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #248 from lugia_00:
         how long does that normally take?
master_trainer_mike says, "relax my friend, you will get your cards in time"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #250 from tyais:
         If and if were a skif then we'd all be boating right now... theres tonsof them!
master_trainer_mike says, "now you are all starting to scare me a bit"
darkmt_mike laughs hysterically.

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #252 from chrisbo:
         re Q242 So does that mean that you are no *required* to put your SSN onthe Create-A-Card activity form?
master_trainer_pat says, "You're _not_required to do that"
master_trainer_mike says, "ok, let me repeat the announcements while you send us a few more questions."
master_trainer_mike says, "The Pokemon Mall Tour 2001 starts on April 7th!! Dates and locations will be posted on our web site soon."
master_trainer_mike says, "The next Super Trainer Showdown is the STS East being held for 2 days June 23-24 at the Meadowlands in New Jersey."
master_trainer_mike says, "Details on requirements and possible formats will beposted as they are available."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #253 from jay_lv99:
         is 3c and prop15 still going?
master_trainer_pat says, "No, we might revive it if need be."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #256 from tyais:
         let me get this straight, you start screaming "CRUNCHY IN MILK!" last wekk like 20 times and now that TWO people come up with wacko rhymes, we start toscare you.... hold on now......
master_trainer_mike says, "Yeah but its our playpen :)"
master_trainer_mike says, "Trust no one!"
master_trainer_pat says, "I'm sorry, but that information is not available at you current level of security clearance."
master_trainer_mike says, "CRUNCHY IN MILK!!"
darkmaster_steve says, "Wow, and you think I am crazy"
master_trainer_mike says, "MINTY FRESH!!!"
master_trainer_mike says, "BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!"
master_trainer_mike says, "back in the box Steve!!!!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #254 from unown_master:
         What sort of deck do you play?
darkmaster_steve says, "yes sir"
master_trainer_mike says, "A winning one!!!"
darkmt_mike says, "Not possible with Weedle."
master_trainer_mike says, "....."
master_trainer_pat says, "I like quick hitter decks like Haymaker...I like to keep the pressure on my opponent"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #263 from feralshade:
         do you think ther will be another promo earning activity in the next few seasons
master_trainer_mike says, "mmmaybe :)"
master_trainer_mike says, "Ok gang, I have to go finish the Space Weedle/Leaning Tower pages for you. Hope to get them up this weekend for you all. Check outhttp://home.earthlink.net/~seawolven in a few days to see the new pictures and info."
master_trainer_pat says, "Well, that's it for today. Hopefully we'll have morenew schtuff to talk about next week."
master_trainer_mike says, "Thank you all for coming!"
darkmt_mike says, "Gbye"
master_trainer_mike says, "I know we will :)"
master_trainer_pat says, "Latr, Feraligatr."
master_trainer_mike says, "More STS info for you next week!!"