Pokemon Chat Report - Thursday, May 31, 2001
by Team Compendium

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master_trainer_mike says, "Hi gang! Welcome to another exciting episode of the chat!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Howdy"
master_trainer_mike says, "This week we will start answering questions about the upcoming Neo Discovert set!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Neo Discovery!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Hey Pat, did you know they will start selling them at all Wizards and Gamekeeper stores starting Friday morning?"
master_trainer_pat says, "Watch out for that Metal Magnemite!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes"
master_trainer_mike says, "Let's go get in line now!"
master_trainer_pat says, "I brought my sleeping bag"
master_trainer_mike says, "It'll be just like Phantom Menace all over again!"
master_trainer_mike says, "WITHOUT Jar Jar Ninks!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Good"
master_trainer_mike says, "Meesa no scared of that!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Nope"
master_trainer_pat says, "BTW, the decklist for Wallop is incorrect in the Theme Decks, it actually come with a non-holo Butterfree instead of Beedrill like it says on the list"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #1 from unown_master:What is the phrase of today?
master_trainer_mike says, "Ok ready freddy?"
master_trainer_pat says, "Sodo Mojo"
master_trainer_mike says, "There is an old Vulcan proverb: only Nixon could go to China."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #2 from unown_master:Any promo News?
master_trainer_mike says, "That we know? YES!"
master_trainer_mike says, "That we can tell you?"
master_trainer_mike says, "NO!"
master_trainer_mike says, "hee hee hee"
darkmaster_steve says, "Meowth! I would like to thank Sensei for the Meowth cards! THANKS!!!"
master_trainer_pat shakes her/his head.

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #3 from nookiemn2k3:why is it that u chose to make the holo's in neo discovery also non-holo ??
darkmt_mike smirks.
darkmt_mike shakes his head.
master_trainer_mike says, "Keep in mind that we don't own Pokemon remember?"
master_trainer_mike says, "It was a smaller set than Genesis."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #4 from unown_master:Any more neo2 news?
master_trainer_pat says, "Sure, it's out in our stores tommorrow..."
master_trainer_mike says, "An ancestor of mine maintained, that if you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #5 from turbocharizard:The world class Pikachu's that have not been released in USA yet will be released in seasons 6, 7, and 8, right? Which ones in which seasons? Please tell us @_@
master_trainer_mike says, "Sorry but we don;t have the specific seasons here, have to wait and see!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #6 from turbocharizard:Will there be a victory road or year 3?
master_trainer_pat says, "That's still in discussion"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #7 from master_o_pokemon:explain to me darkness energy. Does it damage itself EACH turn? or just your turn?
master_trainer_mike says, "You have to put a damage counter on a non-dark or non-darkness Pokemon that has a Darkness energy attached at the end of EACH turn (like POison)."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #8 from metal_entei:Is the cards fake if they don't have the shadow on the side of the card?? If not, why do they have no shadow on teh side?
master_trainer_pat says, "No, some of our first printings of the cards didn't have that shadow. It doesn't necessarily mean that they are fake"
master_trainer_mike says, "You have not experienced Shakespeare, until you've read it in the original Klingon."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #9 from nookiemn2k3:is neo discovery going to have darkness and metal energys in it ????
master_trainer_mike says, "Nope!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #11 from lugia_401:Is there NE new STS news from 4 weeks ago today? i only need important info
master_trainer_mike says, "Nope, 3 age tournaments, 2 days, bring trainer cards for the World Trainer Center, all the same!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #12 from lugia_401:Do u think i still have a chance of getting a good plane ticket and a good close hotel for the STS?
master_trainer_pat says, "We already have our arrangements set-up, I don't know."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #13 from lugia_401:Whats this weeks "phrase"
master_trainer_mike says, "There is an old Vulcan proverb: only Nixon could go to China."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #14 from michel1be:My Murkrow is active and my opponent has a Baby pokemon already Mean Looked as active. Do I have to flip a coin before Feint attack : A : if I attack the active baby - B : if I attack a baby on the bench - C : if I attack a non-baby on the bench ?
master_trainer_pat says, "You'll have to flip for the baby rule each time you attach."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #15 from michel1be:May Sabrina Alakazam use the Psylink power from the bench and attack from the bench, or does it have to be active to use Psylink and attack ?
master_trainer_pat says, "You still have to be active with S. Alakazam to attack."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #16 from lugia_401:t do u think the most "used" deck will be there? and what deck should you build do shut it down?
master_trainer_mike says, "That is NOT for us to say though I bet the most commonly used cards will be basic energy :)"
master_trainer_pat says, "And P. Elm"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #17 from michel1be:I use Brock's Ninetales Shapeshift power and attach a Blaine's Charizard (100 HP). If I discard Blaine's Charizard when it has 90 damage, will Brock's Ninetales be automatically KO because of his 70 HP ?
master_trainer_pat says, "Correct"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #18 from nookiemn2k3:when is the official release date for neo discovery ??
master_trainer_mike says, "There isn't one, we don;t do official dates now, it goes onsale in most stores tomorrow, some already have it."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #19 from pikachu89:Our Pokemon League says that they have not received the Igglybuff or Scizor promo cards & grids. Have all locations been sent these items? What should they do if they still don't have them?
master_trainer_mike says, "We have the supplies for every store that needs them. Your store simply has to contact us (or their DM if they are a Toys R Us or other chain store) and they will get the supplies they need."
master_trainer_mike says, "If they don;t contact us, they won;t get them, it is that simple."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #20 from thundrchld:hey is it true that if your opponent ask to see what card you are getting...like form computer search you must show them the card?
master_trainer_pat says, "No. Unless the card you're playing says that you must show your opponent."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #21 from sneasel1:when is neo dicovery coming out is it out??
master_trainer_pat says, "Tommorrow."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #22 from thundrchld:any new promo card news?
master_trainer_mike says, "nope"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #23 from unown_master:Is the Dark Rachu card still in Neo : Discovery?
master_trainer_mike says, "Still? It never was in Neo Discovery!"
master_trainer_pat says, "It hasn't been in Neo 'Discovery' before."
master_trainer_mike says, "Neo 2 in japan, maybe but not Discovery."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #24 from pikachu89:Is the officially release date for Neo Discover Friday, June 1? :)
master_trainer_pat says, "No, but you should be able to find it for sale in our stores(and other premier stores) then"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #25 from thundrchld:why cant wizards get one of their sotres in raleigh? im sure theyd make tons...get a shop in the new mall they're making
master_trainer_mike says, "Stores cost a lot of money to open. We are not opening any new ones in the immediate future."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #26 from sneasel1:what is the next promo,BILL????
master_trainer_pat says, "Stop calling me Bill"
master_trainer_mike says, "Surely you must know that Pat!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Don't call me Surely"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #27 from lugia_401:What season are we on in the league?
master_trainer_pat says, "Number 5"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #28 from unown_master:Steve is a Master now!?!
master_trainer_mike says, "he is still a wannabe"
master_trainer_pat says, "Nope. Still has some serious studying to do."
master_trainer_mike says, "Once he gets enough Meowths mailed in, then he will be tested."
darkmaster_steve says, "Everyone, please vote that there should just be a master's trial, a 2/3 pokemon game me vs the other masters!"
master_trainer_pat says, "He must walk accross the rice paper without leaving a mark."
darkmaster_steve says, "Then we will see who is the master!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #29 from sneasel1:is there any opening jobs at WoTC??^_^
master_trainer_mike says, "ummmm....no"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #31 from lugia_401:Do u think i can still get seasons 345 promos and badges still?
master_trainer_pat says, "You may be able to at some stores..."
master_trainer_pat says, "You might have to trade for some of those"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #32 from thundrchld:how many cards in neo2?
master_trainer_mike says, "75"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #33 from thundrchld:what are your favorite cards in neo2?
master_trainer_mike says, "hmmmm....WEEDLE!!!!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Actually the Beedrill with Triple Poison is pretty cool too!"
master_trainer_pat says, "We have Scyther again...and he's pretty good."
master_trainer_pat says, "That Metal Magnemite is a toughie."
master_trainer_mike says, "Tyranitar looks cool too! The first Stage 2 Darkness Pokemon."
master_trainer_pat says, "Umbreon rocks too!"
master_trainer_mike says, "I would steer clear of Wobuffet though..........."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #36 from magmar2000:So, what are those Ms now? 39-12 Why aren't you guys down at the Safe getting buzz cuts? ;)
master_trainer_mike says, "Well lacking enough hair as it is! I always look like I have a buzz cut/mullet combo."
master_trainer_pat says, "Our co-workers are already down there...we're really dedicated, so we stayed here"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #37 from metal_entei:Wouldn't it be better to use Die other than coin. Die is more random than coin.
master_trainer_mike says, "Actually they are equally random. To each their own."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #38 from magmar2000:Will the Wizards Online store take orders for Discovery tomorrow?
master_trainer_pat says, "That's an interesting question...there is no info on Discovery that I've been able to find there"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #39 from thundrchld:im just curious do you like warp point or double gust better for the ecsts format this year
master_trainer_mike says, "That depends on what you are trying to do. I like warp Point so I can choose which of my bench goes up."
master_trainer_mike says, "But Kierin likes Double Gust cuz he likes to say the word Gust."
master_trainer_mike says, "Gusto!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Gusty Mc Gust gust!"
master_trainer_mike says, "gustolicious!"
master_trainer_mike says, "I'm so funny I'll bust a gust!"
master_trainer_mike says, "hee hee hee"
master_trainer_pat says, "Double Gust is a little more useful in my opinion, just because I like to decide which of my opponents Pokemon gets moved up"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #41 from thundrchld:where can i find out where the wizard stores are? mainly is there one in atlanta cuz im going on trip there tomarrow
master_trainer_pat says, "On our website homepage under stores."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #42 from marios_fire_spin:What is the official ruling with pineco. Were cards supposed to be on sale yet? Thanks anyway
master_trainer_mike says, "Only flip one coin. There was a misprint and that was written twice."
master_trainer_mike says, "And tomorrow Discovery will be onsale in our stoes and many other locations though some places have it already."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #43 from calathon:If you use Energy Search, you have to show your opponent, even though the card does not say to, correct? Since it is a search for a specific type of card.
master_trainer_pat says, "Correct."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #44 from sd_pokemom:MTM...any thoughts on the "Pok�mon Rhapsody" version of "Bohemian Rhapsody" posted on WizPoG? :)
master_trainer_mike says, "Ummm, haven't seen it! I';ll look for it!@"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #45 from thundrchld:will wizards ever release UR cards in the sets to come like japan has done? I know wizards works a bit differently, but will it ever happen? Neo 4 has like 7 or 8 URs if i remember correctly
master_trainer_pat says, "I don't think so."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #46 from bbspoon:What do you plan to do about the triple star pokemon in neo 3 and 4?
master_trainer_mike says, "Release them as regular rares here if at all. We do not do super rares."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #47 from lugia_401:is there a wizard store in canada? and if you dont know can u tell me how 2 find 1?
master_trainer_pat says, "No, there isn't, sorry."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #48 from marios_fire_spin:If the sts is in the jersey why were there no qualifiers near here? I live in the big apple
master_trainer_mike says, "Why would you need one, the qt's are for people that live far away to try and win a trip to it."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #49 from master_o_pokemon:Is pokemon an evil plot to get us all into magic? if so, it worked for me!
master_trainer_mike says, "Our evil plot has come to its evil fruition!"
master_trainer_pat says, "MMMWWaooaoaa"
master_trainer_mike says, "MUHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!"
darkmt_mike says, "No!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #50 from bbspoon:Do you think you might release the triple star pokemon a.k.a the shining pokemon as promos for the leagues?
darkmt_mike says, "Er...yes?"
master_trainer_pat says, "No, but we'll have to wait and see."
darkmt_mike says, "oops! NO!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #51 from chrisbo:(apologies in advance) Last week in Q125 you said that Ditto vs. Sabrina's Alakazam inherits the attacks from the Kazam's bench too (due to the Psylink power on the opponent's Kazam). Please clarify & explain why (or why not), thanks.
master_trainer_pat says, "Sure, the answer lies in the wording of S. Alakazam's Psylink power."
master_trainer_pat says, "It states that S. Alakazam always has a copy of all attacks your Psychic Pokemon in play have."
master_trainer_pat says, "Therefore, a Ditto copying that S. Alakazam has those attacks too."
master_trainer_mike says, "OK, WARNING!"
master_trainer_mike says, "We just got an updated ruling on Pineco!"
master_trainer_mike says, "There are actually 2 flips!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Here's how it works."
master_trainer_mike says, "The attack does 40 damage. Then flip a coin, if heads the attack ALSO does 40 damage to Pineco AND 10 damage to each benched Pokemon."
master_trainer_mike says, "Then flip another coin, if that second coin is tails, then this attack does NOTHING (not even the regular 40 damage)."
master_trainer_mike says, "So there are three possible results."
master_trainer_mike says, "First if both coins flips are tails, the attack does nothing."
master_trainer_mike says, "If the first one is Heads, and the second is tails, this attack STILL does nothing!"
master_trainer_mike says, "If the first flip is tails and the second is heads, the attack does 40."
master_trainer_mike says, "If the first is heads, and the second is heads, the attack does 40, and 40 to itself AND 10 to each benched Pokemon....."
master_trainer_mike says, "(whew)"
master_trainer_pat says, "I don't get it"
master_trainer_mike says, "SHOOSH!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Chrisbo?"
master_trainer_pat says, "Ya got that?"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #52 from marios_fire_spin:What is the address for the meowths steve needs?
master_trainer_mike says, "sned them to Dark Apprentice Steve c/o Wizards of the Coast PO Box 707 Renton, WA 98057"
master_trainer_mike says, "BTW, we're going to add Pineco onto the list of cards we hate along with Ditto and Brock's Ninetails."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #54 from arcanine21:if an erikas dratini has a metal energy, will it take any damage because of its power?
master_trainer_pat says, "Metal does it's reduction before the P-mon Power hits."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #55 from shiningcelebi:there is a weedle card in Neo2 right?
master_trainer_mike says, "BOOYAH!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Yaba Dabba"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #56 from master_o_pokemon:Isnt the neo2 weedle awesome!!! Beedrill too! MTM, make a deck with it!!! Go weedle Go!
master_trainer_mike says, "BOOM SHAKALAKA!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Awwww, Yea!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #57 from metal_entei:would WOTC send back the badges from last year to stores so we can earn the badge(s) that we miss after the 8th badge this year
master_trainer_mike says, "Sorry last years stuff is gone."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #58 from marios_fire_spin:Any new crosstrainer or southern island news?
master_trainer_pat says, "No nothing yet."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #59 from thundrchld:tell me about that metal magnamite... im probably not able to get any neo 2 for awhile since raleigh is always last to get stuff >=/
master_trainer_pat says, "I can't really list the text for you, but it has a Lock-On attack that is similar to Scyther's Sword Dance..."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #60 from master_o_pokemon:has neo2 proven to end any current archetypes? (I dont know, i havent seen the cards.) Is sneasel dead yet? rofl.
master_trainer_mike says, "Not yet but it did cure my apathy with the game :)"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #61 from master_o_pokemon:Also, why did you guys change the slowking translation? Was it to hurt trainer heavy decks?
master_trainer_mike says, "Maybe"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #62 from sneasel1:is there going to be a secret card like dark riachu in the team rocket set
master_trainer_mike says, "the team rocket set already came out :)"
master_trainer_mike says, "hee heeh"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #63 from shiningcelebi:this may sound stupid but are there any plans yet for Neo3
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #64 from marios_fire_spin:Did the neo contest finish yet? The one with the questions
master_trainer_mike says, "dunno"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #65 from arderial:When will you post a list of the neo 2 cards
master_trainer_pat says, "Usually a couple weeks after it comes out."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #67 from master_o_pokemon:I know this is off the subject, but i've heard there will be a harry potter card game for wizards. In fact, i've seen it in 7th ed magic theme boxes, on the checklist. Is it true? Is it true? huh? huh?
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes, it is true...we're working on a Harry Potter card game."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #66 from metal_entei:how come the map for us to find where Leauges are in the cities dosen't work?
master_trainer_mike says, "It doesn't appear to be functioning well right now, we will inform the web team."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #68 from shiningcelebi:are there any Wizards stores in Massachusetts?
master_trainer_pat says, "You're welcome to check the website under the 'Stores' link"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #69 from master_o_pokemon:What does neo 2 umbreon do?
master_trainer_mike says, "which one?"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #70 from whatever360:could you please confirm that you can play Electabuzz as a Basic Pokemon if you have Elekid in play (you don't _have_ to envolve Elekid)?!
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes, you can do that"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #72 from angurisneo2:Do the MT's predict any tournement bans on the Triple Posion Beedrill like there is on Sneasel?
master_trainer_pat says, "No."
master_trainer_mike says, "no, it requires c oin flip to work."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #74 from its_true_its_true:What holos and rares are in the Brain Wave and Wallop decks?
master_trainer_pat says, "Wallop comes with Hitmontop and Butterfree...also some Scythers and Tyrogues"
master_trainer_pat says, "Brain Wave comes with Espeon and Unown A"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #76 from master_o_pokemon:We had a funny tourney the other day. We doubled all the rules, so we could have 120 cards in our decks, draw 2 cards a turn, have 10 pokes on bench... Anyway. I had a sneasel active with 4 darks. EVERY flip heads. Thats a lot of damage... Still dont
master_trainer_mike says, "Okay, hope you aren't expecting this to be sanctioned anytime soon."

darkmaster_steve presents the speaker with question #34 from pokesensei:Your welcome Steve.Have you decided what you are going to make now and will it be ready for the STS?
darkmaster_steve says, "Currently not yet... Sigh I don't know, I will be able to tell what I can make when I get enough cards..."

darkmaster_steve presents the speaker with question #73 from puritys_echidna:so steve... with sensei sending you all those meowths are you going to make a statue of him with them?? or at least a sensei wing? ;)
darkmaster_steve says, "Sensei wing? Well, we will see, I again need to see how many I will get, (perhaps something that I can wear at the STS? )"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #77 from baboon:If Giovanni's Machamp has a Focus Band on it, which will be activated first? Fortitude, or Focus band?
master_trainer_pat says, "Either one your choice."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #78 from arderial:Why are you always changing the cards from as they wer when they wher in Japan?
master_trainer_mike says, "because we can"
master_trainer_mike says, "hee hee"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #79 from sneasel1:r we going to catch up to neo 4 so fast that we might even make our own sets??
master_trainer_pat says, "No."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #80 from peekachoo1:What other things are there to do at the ECSTS besides the main tournament and those different gyms?
darkmaster_steve says, "Talk to me and Meowth!!!!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Eat Donuts"
darkmaster_steve says, "Please...we have no one to talk to!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Add your favorite trainer to the World Trainer Cnetr. Trade cards, eat greasy junk food"
master_trainer_mike says, "ummmm......tell bad jokes"
master_trainer_mike says, "errrr......SING!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #82 from astral_king_coolar:I made a new deck wich energy types are water and psichic. should I add colorless pokemon??
master_trainer_pat says, "If you want"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #83 from master_o_pokemon:When, where, how, and why will you post a list of neo 2 cards? lol. I mean, can you give a site to list them?
master_trainer_mike says, "They will be on our web site as we ALWAYS DO, in a few weeks"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #84 from sanochu64:is neo discovery out yet?
master_trainer_pat says, "Nope"
master_trainer_pat says, "Tommorrow"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #85 from thundrchld:im sure ive asked this a million times but i keep forgetting, are you planning on putting up on your website all the card sets and then when u click on a cardset you can click on a card name and in that card name you can see a picture of it and there will be like a card extra done by somebody that talks about the card and what it can and cannot do
master_trainer_mike says, "with staff cutbacks I wouldn't hold your breath, we hope to do something like this someday"
master_trainer_pat says, "Luckily we have just that here to help answer questions..."
master_trainer_pat says, "We just can't release it to the public."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #86 from astral_king_coolar:whats the trickiest p[okemon card youve sen?
master_trainer_mike says, "Well Grimer from Rocket has shift eyes."
master_trainer_mike says, "shifty eyes"
master_trainer_pat says, "Tickling Machine is kinda nutty."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #87 from crazy_nut_man:Is it true that Neo: Discovery will be out in a couple of days?
master_trainer_mike says, "tomorrow!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #88 from astral_king_coolar:whats the best card you've ever seen??
master_trainer_mike says, "oINGO bOINGO wEEDLE"
darkmaster_steve says, "MEOWTH!!!'"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #89 from astral_king_coolar:does the ho-oh card appear in neo 1?
master_trainer_pat says, "No."
darkmaster_steve says, "DAS's, Meowth!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #90 from trovtwo:So has anything changd much from the Japanese version of neo discovery(attackwise)?
master_trainer_mike says, "find out yourself!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #93 from sanochu64:what if i can attend one day but only maybe will go to the next day of the STS what do i say when i preregister
master_trainer_pat says, "It'll be fine."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #94 from trovtwo:Will there be any new rules to the neo2 rulebook?
master_trainer_mike says, "The rule for playing Unowns is in there!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #95 from master_o_pokemon:What is up with the unowns? do they have any use besides humoring us?
master_trainer_mike says, "Well Unown D and M are pretty cool (reduce Darkness and Metal damages)."
master_trainer_pat says, "There's one for colorless damage too"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #96 from metal_entei:If my Bday Pikachu form was lost in the mail, does the means, I'll not be getting one, if so, thats not fair!!
master_trainer_mike says, "Talk to the post office."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #97 from chrisbo:About Pineco, yeah I get it. Bad translation template again, eh? (grin)
master_trainer_mike says, "No actually, we just talked with R&D, this is how the silly card is supposed to work. With the size limitations on the card there wasn't room for the Excel spreadsheet we recommended they add"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #98 from astral_king_coolar:if I use a ditto's transform, does it attack after using that poke power?
master_trainer_pat says, "That is up to you, using a power doesn't use up your attack for that turn"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #99 from sanochu64:you said all promos can be used in the sts but techinically you can't you siczor so can we use the the neo discovery scyther?
master_trainer_mike says, "WRONGO! You could use Scizoe with Brock's Ninetails if you wanted."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #100 from daytongl:RE: Q51 - The way that Pat stated it, it sounds like that the player with the Ditto would need to have Psychic Pokemon on their bench. Is this correct or no?
master_trainer_pat says, "Nope."
master_trainer_pat says, "S. Alakazam has those attacks already. Ditto gets them by copying S. Alakazam"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #101 from astral_king_coolar:how can I become a master trainer like you awsome guys?(in the chat)(answering questions)
master_trainer_mike says, "work for wizards?"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #102 from thundrchld:can base magnemite evovle into steel magneton? or only steel with steel
master_trainer_pat says, "There isn't a Metal Magneton"
master_trainer_mike says, "there is no metal magneton yet right? only metal magnemite"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #103 from pokesensei:RE:#51 Ditto copies the card,not the effects on the card(The S Alakazam`s PP in this case).Otherwise Ditto would be poisoned if opposite a poisoned Pokemon.
master_trainer_pat says, "It isn't an effect...S. Alakazam _has_ those attacks."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #104 from lugia_401:Will you give out kool T-shirts and/or other promo stuff at the STS? ;-)
master_trainer_mike says, "maybe"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #105 from sanochu64:i heard there was only going to be 17 holos in neo discovery but i read the there were 19 holos in japan which ones are missing? and did wizards decide to make holo and non-holo versions of the same cards?
master_trainer_pat says, "I think it's Beedrill and Butterfree, which only come in non-holo versions. I don't know who made that decision"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #106 from master_o_pokemon:Um... i know this is stupid, and magic like, but will you guys do neo block for the WCSTS!!! please? pretty please?
master_trainer_mike says, "too early to talk about the WSTS yet. It will also depend on what we learn form the ESTS."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #107 from arcanine21:In question 58 someone asked if there was crosstrainer or southern island news. What are crosstrainer and Southern islands?
master_trainer_pat says, "They are two rumored Pokemon releases...we don't have any comment on them at this time"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #108 from sneasel1:is there going to be a secret card in neo 2 like u did in team rocket??
master_trainer_pat says, "No."
master_trainer_mike says, "nope"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #110 from astral_king_coolar:i DONT GET SNORLAX'S POKE POWER... HOW COULD IT GET ASL;EEP, CONFUSED OR BLA BOLA IF ITS POKEMON POWER SAYS THAT HE CANT GET PARALIZED UNLESS HE WAS ALREADY PARALIZEd?
master_trainer_pat says, "There are some effects or Trainers that can shut off Poke-powers. That might result in Snorlax becoming Asleep, Confused and so on."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #112 from trovtwo:Will there be any way you would release all the promo cards again in some future contest or set?
master_trainer_pat says, "Possible, though unlikely"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #113 from sanochu64:why can't we use neo 2 in the sts Gym challenge cam about right before the last sts in november?
master_trainer_mike says, "There were actually a lot of complaints about letting Challenge be used at the last STS so close to the event."
master_trainer_pat says, "Especially because it can be really difficult to get 4 of a certain rare card in about 2 weeks"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #114 from sneasel1:are there any wizards stores in orlando florida
master_trainer_mike says, "Guys check our web site for these locations, we are not here to answer this"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #115 from baboon:Rocket's Scyther's Shadow Images says the effect lasts until benched or evolved. Currently there is no Rocket's Scizor. Plans for one??
master_trainer_mike says, "no plans yet"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #117 from master_o_pokemon:There are 2 umbreon!!! sweetness. What do THEY do?
master_trainer_pat says, "It's a surprise!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #118 from marios_fire_spin:Even though neo2 came out about 3 weeks before the sts my question is this. is neo2 banned from the sts?
master_trainer_mike says, "you cannot use them in the main tournaments but you can use them in the side events and league zones"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #119 from astral_king_coolar:in a poke card it sais to flip a coin. what happens if I, my opponent, kor anybody else have a coin? rock, paper, scissors??
master_trainer_pat says, "You have to have some method of randomizing to play the game."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #120 from baboon:With Brock's Onix, the rare one from Heroes, Tunneling says that it can't attack next turn. What if you retreat? Does the effect disappear like most others?
master_trainer_mike says, "This effect does NOT get removed when the Onix is benched. There are several cards like this (Farfetch'd for example)."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #121 from sneswhiz:Hi MTM and MTP. Each of you give different answers to this question, so could you please check with each other before giving an answer... If an evolution card is attached to Brock's Ninetales and Goop Gas Attack is discarded, is the evolution card removed? (Pat always answers that it is discarded, while Mike has told me it stays--I sent him a long e-mail explaining why I thought it should stay--the card only says to discard the evolution if it's asleep, confused, or paralyzed...not just because the power is turned off.)
master_trainer_mike says, "Sorry guys, this is an example of how confusing this game can get. The final proven definitive answer is, when its power is shut off, all attached evolution cards are discarded."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #123 from angurisneo2:Is it true that the holo Espeon and Umbreon are different than the non holo versions in Discovery?
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #124 from phoenixaudubon:Is DMTM here today?
master_trainer_mike says, "He's gallumping around."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #125 from trovtwo:Will all promos be neo tooishy (aside from the Pikachus)after now?
master_trainer_pat says, "Hold on and see"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #126 from hi_jynx:is there any info on STS west coast?
master_trainer_mike says, "not yet!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #127 from phoenixaudubon:For the World Trainer Center, if we can't make it to ECSTS, is there a way to send by mail a trainer card with our name on it?
master_trainer_pat says, "No, but give your cards to a friend that is going. We can use all the Trainers you can spare"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #129 from master_o_pokemon:What is the worst card out there? honestly, i want to know so i can make a tourney deck around him.
master_trainer_mike says, "LSSP!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Clefairy Doll maybe?"
master_trainer_mike says, "Charity!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #130 from pokesensei:Hey MT Mike,I double dog dare you to sing the Pokerap song you made at the STS....;-)
master_trainer_mike says, "hmm, that is an unffocial song and the ESTS is an official event........"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #131 from sanochu64:at the sts if i sing the jigglypuff song for you can i get a booster alot of the judges say i sound really good? :)
master_trainer_pat says, "Bad trainer, no booster"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #132 from arcanine21:someone asked where to send in Meowths what are the Meowths for?
master_trainer_mike says, "Dark Apprentice Steve needs meowths sent in so he can build something cool with them (like the Space Weedle) as his test to become a Dark Master Trainer."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #133 from hi_jynx:you mispelled toommoorroww.
master_trainer_pat says, "ok"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #134 from phoenixaudubon:There have been staff cutbacks? Why? A loss in profits the past quarter?
master_trainer_mike says, "Bush is in the whitehouse...."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #136 from peekachoo1:Whats the prize for being the champion of the STS?
master_trainer_mike says, "Hat, jacket, medal, prodcut, appluase, accolades, babes...."
master_trainer_mike says, "or guys if you prefer"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #138 from baboon:On Neo:Genesis Snubbull, Roar's last sentence says "Do the damage before switching the Pokemon" Roar does no damage. Is it a typo?
master_trainer_pat says, "Just a typo, that's all"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #139 from plasma_your_dead:How do you guys actually print the cards (you said something about excel in #97)? What programs do you use?
master_trainer_mike says, "we don't, they are made at printing houses, not sure how they do it"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #140 from arcanine21:In the pokemon tcg leage can you do more than 1 challenge at a time?
master_trainer_mike says, "nope"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #142 from marios_fire_spin:could metal magnemite evolve to dark magneton or base or the fossil?
master_trainer_pat says, "No."
master_trainer_pat says, "My mistake."
master_trainer_pat says, "You can."
master_trainer_pat says, "THe name on the card is Magnemite."
master_trainer_pat says, "Not Metal Magnemite"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #141 from crazy_nut_man:Re:Q99 can you use say you have a Brock's Ninetales [Metamorphesis]. Then you attach base set electabuzz on Brock's Ninetales. Is this legal in the STS?
master_trainer_pat says, "No."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #143 from astral_king_coolar:when will neo2 arrive at puerto rico?
master_trainer_mike says, "no idea"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #146 from puritys_echidna:Re: Ditto/Kazam Debacle: so then if S. Kazam were to be confused, Ditto would no longer have the psylinked attacks, right?
master_trainer_pat says, "Good trainer.."
master_trainer_mike says, "BOOYAH!"
master_trainer_mike says, "right"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #147 from sneasel1:are there any good trainers in neo discovery and if there are what r they called and what do they do??
master_trainer_mike says, "not many, just like the Jungle days"
master_trainer_pat says, "Finally have another way to play Fossil Pokemon again"

darkmaster_steve presents the speaker with question #148 from astral_king_coolar:what will be this weeks homework?
darkmaster_steve says, "Send me meowths!! PLEASE!!!"
darkmt_mike says, "Send him Meowths!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #149 from master_o_pokemon:OMG!!!!!! Butterfree is a SWEET picture!!!
master_trainer_mike says, "super sweet!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Wild Wacky Action Bike!"
darkmaster_steve says, "Wait til you see Foil Umbreon!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #150 from pokesensei:RE#103:It _has_ those attacks is the effect from the Pokemon Power of S Alakazam..What does MT Mike think of this?
master_trainer_mike says, "wrongo! the Pokemon power effectively adds those attacks to the card, just like Shift effectively changes the color of a card. Pat has been giving the correct answer."
master_trainer_pat says, "Nice try Sensei...this one's right from R&D."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #151 from astral_king_coolar:what is antient mew's attack?
master_trainer_mike says, "Pschye, 2 psychic energy are needed and the attack does 40."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #152 from master_o_pokemon:#107... Rumored? You told us they were coming out!!!!! =/
master_trainer_pat says, "Just rumored."
darkmt_mike says, "All sets are subject to change as in all things in life!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Life is chnage your highness, anyone who tells you different is selling you something."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #153 from sd_pokemom:Cross trainer and S. Islands are only **rumors** now? I thought you guys announced them as coming out later this year on a previous chat?
master_trainer_mike says, "see above answer"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #154 from soslowpoke:can u answer any quesitons about Discovery yet?
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes, but don't ask us to give you the card text"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #155 from toonpark:Is it the case that when my active attacks an opponents bench pokemon (for example Feint Attack or Magic Darts) but the oponent has a baby active I still have to flip for the baby rule.
master_trainer_mike says, "correct!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #156 from astral_king_coolar:is it true that wizards is planning a mix of rocket neo or gym neo?
master_trainer_mike says, "never heard of that sorry"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #157 from hi_jynx:if a colorless is confused, and sprout tower is in play, does it still take damage?
master_trainer_pat says, "No"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #158 from master_o_pokemon:About those electroflips, are they legal? And what happens if an opponent asks you to use dice instead of coin, or his coin not yours?
master_trainer_mike says, "they are legal and no one can ask YOU to use another randomizer,"
master_trainer_mike says, "They can use yours and you can use theirs though, so if you feel unsure about your ooponents randomizer, use it as well."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #159 from magmar2000:Do you guys know what coin is in the Discovery decks? I need to get a new coin... ;-)
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes, they're cool metal Lugia coins"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #160 from trovtwo:Will the STS have speial battles with neo2 cards only?
master_trainer_mike says, "no"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #161 from hi_jynx:what do you think would be the best baby killler?
master_trainer_mike says, "Umbreon, the new Beedrill, heck even the new Weedle has a shot at it."
master_trainer_pat says, "Telekinesis Mewtwo and if you really want some overkill try Tyranitar"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #162 from toonpark:Are there basic energy cards in Discovery boosters ?
master_trainer_mike says, "nope"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #163 from w00tyman:no idea on the format for west coast??
master_trainer_mike says, "right, no idea"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #164 from trovtwo:Are the final designs for neo 2 theme deck and booster pack art the same from the toy fair?
master_trainer_pat says, "I don't know...we haven't seen the ones from Toy Fair, but we have the real thing right here"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #165 from unown_master:Will the Promo Pikachu have The classic design or the Neo design?
master_trainer_mike says, "wait and see"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #166 from phat_j:where does wisconsin fall at the sts's or does it not matter, can anyone go to either one???
master_trainer_mike says, "anyone can go to either"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #167 from w00tyman:what card have u had the most trouble with trying to make a deck around.... base set - neo discovery?
master_trainer_mike says, "anything that evolves form mysterious fossil is risky"
master_trainer_mike says, "haven't seen many parasect decks lately either"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #168 from master_o_pokemon:Clefairy doll? how can i make a deck around him? Worst pokemon...
master_trainer_pat says, "That's up to you, we aren't going to help you with your own project..."
master_trainer_pat grins evilly.

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #171 from w00tyman:whats wrong with bush??? will there be sets after neo , or will it go all the way until 50 years from now neo328
master_trainer_mike says, "whats right with him? as for the future, WAIT AND SEE!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #173 from w00tyman:will english come out with the cards shiny magicarp and shiny gyarados, if so will they still be ultra rare?
master_trainer_pat says, "We'll see"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #174 from astral_king_coolar:can an ordinary charmeleon evolve to dark charizard??????????
master_trainer_pat says, "No, you have to use Dark Charmeleon"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #175 from phoenixaudubon:How many cards are in the Neo Discovery set, or may you say?
master_trainer_mike says, "75"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #176 from astral_king_coolar:are you bored??????/
master_trainer_pat says, "No, are you?"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #177 from trovtwo:So will we se "Pat and Mike's STS adventure"on the web soon?
master_trainer_mike says, "when I get the chance? sure!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #181 from w00tyman:will there be any anti babys in neo2?
master_trainer_pat says, "Tyrogue"
master_trainer_mike says, "Umbreon"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #184 from phoenixaudubon:Were there important announcements today? You'll replay them again, won't you?
master_trainer_pat says, "Tomorrow Neo Discovery goes on sale at our stores."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #183 from hi_jynx:how many meoths DMTS?
master_trainer_mike says, "He has received 275 so far."
darkmaster_steve says, "Sigh, only about 275..."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #185 from sneasel1:why is neo 2 ban from the ECSTS?
master_trainer_pat says, "Because there isn't enough time for everyone to have a fair shot at those cards."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #186 from arcanine21:what kinda Meowths do ya need? jungle, rocket, promo?
master_trainer_mike says, "Any and all kind will be accepted by him!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #187 from angurisneo2:Does Discovery Kabuto's Pok�mon Power have the same effect as Discovery Omanyte?
master_trainer_pat says, "They are similar, but slightly different."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #188 from w00tyman:will neo2 be like full of pkmn with pkmn powers, k00 attacks, or other?
master_trainer_mike says, "wait and see"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #190 from arcanine21:what was the address to send meowths to?
master_trainer_mike says, "attn: Dark Apprentice Steve c/o Wizards of the Coast PO Box 707 Renton, WA 98057"
master_trainer_mike says, "be sure to sign them too!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #191 from plasma_your_dead:Can you give me the number of cards in the set, how many foils, rares, and if the promo cards were included in the Neo 2 packs or will be promos?
master_trainer_pat says, "I won't tell you all that, but: 75 cards, 17 holos..."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #192 from hi_jynx:would you clairify your answer to question 146 please?
master_trainer_mike says, "Right, if Sab's Alakazam lost its Pokemon power (in any way), then Ditto copying it would NOT have those additional attacks as the Sab's Alakazam would NOT have them. Simple really."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #194 from pokesensei:R&D has been wrong numerous times before.....;-)
master_trainer_mike says, "and you are always right?"
master_trainer_mike says, "hmmmm????"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #193 from w00tyman:steelix with metal, confused, tails =0 right? i mean with only 1 metal...
master_trainer_pat says, "No, 10. If it wasn't a Metal Pokemon it would be 0."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #195 from w00tyman:will they be metal or plastic? i dun like metal =(
master_trainer_mike says, "metal"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #196 from trovtwo:Re159 But arn't metal coins banned?Either that or they make an annoying noise bieng metal and all?
master_trainer_mike says, "metal coins aren't banned, the only coin banned so far is the scooped out plastic Luigia coin that came with the last Pokemon movie DVD"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #198 from arcanine21:If a pokemon does damage to itself when it attacks or is confused and it has a metal energy on it will it do 20 less damage because it takes 10 less and does 10 less? What if it has a dark too when it damages itself would it do 10 more damage to itself?
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes, and no."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #200 from arcanine21:I heard there would be a holo dark energy and nonholo metal in Discovery is this true?
master_trainer_mike says, "wrongo!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #202 from angurisneo2:Why is the border on the the US cards plain flat yellow, instead of that goldish color like the japanese ones?
master_trainer_mike says, "we use different print styles"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #203 from toonpark:What is the ratio of Holos, Rares, Uncommons Commons in Discovery ?
master_trainer_mike says, "wait and see!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Not tellin'"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #204 from delta00_pokemasters:is there a secret card in neo discovery?
master_trainer_mike says, "nope"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #205 from kirbycopies:here's the scenerio: I have a Dark Machoke powered up with a Darkness Energy attached to it. If my opponent had a baby pokemon on his bench would the Drag Out do 30 or would it do 20?
master_trainer_pat says, "YEs, it would do 30"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #206 from phoenixaudubon:How many Weedles MTM? Only fair to ask because someone asked DMS.
master_trainer_mike says, "how many did I get, about 1100"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #207 from unown_master:When can we start asking about Neo3?
master_trainer_pat says, "Not for 6 months"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #209 from master_o_pokemon:What is up with the kakuna picture?!?!?!?
master_trainer_mike says, "cool huh!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #210 from delta00_pokemasters:wouldnt Pineco be a Pinecone Pok�mon and not a Buagworm?
master_trainer_mike says, "dude we don;t make these decisions, The Pokemon company does"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #211 from pokesensei:At least I`ve been right more times than R&D.....and less times wrong.... hehe
master_trainer_mike says, "ummmm no"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #212 from w00tyman:why is the scooped out lugia coin banned?
master_trainer_mike says, "because it is not a balanced coin"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #213 from billthedeckfixer:So would a Canadian two-dollar piece be legal? (asked so Ech wouldn't have to)
master_trainer_mike says, "sure"
master_trainer_pat says, "The looney"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #214 from master_o_pokemon:Neo two scyther is broken beyond belief with 3 or 4 heads!!!!!
master_trainer_mike says, "yes but theodss of getting 3 heads is 12.5% and 4 heads is 6.25%, not very likely."
master_trainer_pat says, "Not really"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #215 from billthedeckfixer:When is/was Discovery officially out?
master_trainer_mike says, "we don;t do official out dates for Pokemon anymore, most places will have it availabel tomorrow"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #216 from billthedeckfixer:Did the plans for that Trainer House ever go through? Or was that just something that collapsed like a house of cards (pun intended)?
master_trainer_pat says, "It's still going through"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #219 from the_mystery_thing:re 213, the $2 is a TOONIE!
master_trainer_pat says, "Right-o"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #217 from toonpark:Is there a UK release date for Discovery ?
master_trainer_mike says, "not that we have"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #218 from bahamut_x:Would GGA eliminate the power of the baby pokemon cards?
master_trainer_mike says, "goop gas attack? no"
master_trainer_pat says, "It will only shut of P-mon Powers"
master_trainer_mike says, "HERE HE COMES HERE COMES SPEED RACER"
master_trainer_mike says, "HE'S A DEMOM ON WHEELS!"
master_trainer_mike says, "errr demonon wheels actually"
master_trainer_mike says, "if you guys don;t ask questions I'll sing more, I mean it!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #222 from ninetales2000:When will the Wizards.com store start selling Discovery? Or has it already?
master_trainer_pat says, "We don't know."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #221 from daghettochild_420:hey,i was at this one site that showed the neo 2 cards.why cant you ever make all the cards in a set that are rare foil??
master_trainer_mike says, "first of all that would greatly increase the price of the cards, no one wants that."
master_trainer_mike says, "Second if every rare is foil then a particular rare foil card is more common and worthless"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #223 from trovtwo:So you're saing technically Neo2 will be in some stores as soon as tommorow?Were the trucks out now?
master_trainer_mike says, "yep"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #224 from warlockmaster:Ha! Road Runner is much better than Speed Racer ;-)
master_trainer_mike says, "JUST STAND ASIDE OR YOU MIGHT END UP IN A HEAP!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #225 from arcanine21:Whats the point of evoling a baby pokemon if you can play theyre evolution onto yoour
master_trainer_pat says, "That way you can damage Erika's Dratini, or cure it froma status effect."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #226 from sneasel1:is politoad a good card
master_trainer_mike says, "that is up to you abour politoed"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #228 from ninetales2000:Just got here, so can you tell me Igglybuff's Pokemon Power?
master_trainer_pat says, "No, we waon't give out the card text for you"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #227 from warlockmaster:Meep Meep!
master_trainer_mike says, "MEEP MEEP!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #230 from toonpark:What card from Discovery do you guys think will have the biggest impact on gameplay ?
master_trainer_mike says, "way too early to tell, lets wait and see what happens"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #232 from billthedeckfixer:So which is better: Krispy Kreme or Dunkin Donuts?
master_trainer_pat says, "Krispy Kreme"
master_trainer_mike says, "I am a Duncan donuts fan myself"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #234 from daghettochild_420:what is the deal with having water pokemon have fighting attacks?(example neo 2 poly whirl and corsola)
master_trainer_mike says, "well there have been water pokemon with psychic attacks before and a lightning pokemon that needs water too"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #235 from billthedeckfixer:You won't give out card text because y'all want us to buy cards, right?
master_trainer_pat says, "That's not the reason."
master_trainer_mike says, "that is not what we are here for"
master_trainer_pat says, "We just don't want to type out the text for all the cards for you."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #236 from billthedeckfixer:MIKE!!! WHAT DO YOU MEEAAAANNN DUNKIN DONUTS ARE BETTER THAN KRISPY KREME?!?!?! THEY'RE EEEEEVIL!"
master_trainer_mike says, "have you ever thought that I might prefer..........................evil?"
master_trainer_mike says, "muhahahahahahaha"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #237 from trovtwo:WIl the commercials for the cards be out soon then o then?
master_trainer_pat says, "I don't know if they have any planned for Neo Discavery"
master_trainer_pat says, "Discovery"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #238 from ninetales2000:If I use Igglybuff's power on a Dark Vileplume, does my opponent get to play Trainers during his turn?
master_trainer_mike says, "wait and see what the card actually says when you get it, it explains it"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #241 from billthedeckfixer:I thought that was DARK mtm's job.
master_trainer_mike says, "hey, who started this chat anyways??? ME! That's who!!"
master_trainer_mike says, "MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #243 from toonpark:Whats your favourite artwork from Discovery ?
master_trainer_mike says, "Tyranitar looks great"
master_trainer_pat says, "Tyranitar and Umbreon"
master_trainer_mike says, "but the claymation art is cool too, look at Corsola when you get it!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #244 from peekachoo1:Can you have a Qualifier tournament near South Jersey for the WCSTS, because there was none near me for the ECSTS?
master_trainer_mike says, "we have not announced any locations yet but there will be some on the east coast I'm sure"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #246 from pokesensei:hey Mike,remind people to give you quotes at the STS for your next song.;-)
master_trainer_mike says, "RIGHT!"
master_trainer_mike says, "SING"
master_trainer_pat says, "Anyone?"
master_trainer_mike says, "SING A SONG"
master_trainer_pat says, "Anyone?"
master_trainer_pat says, "Help"
master_trainer_mike says, "SING OUT LOUD!"
master_trainer_mike says, "SONG OUT STRONG!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Please"
master_trainer_pat says, "let me out"
master_trainer_mike says, "DON'T WORRY IF IT'S NOT GOOD ENOUGH!"
master_trainer_mike says, "FOR ANYONE ELSE TO HEAR!"
master_trainer_mike says, "JUST SING!"
master_trainer_pat says, "yipes"
master_trainer_mike says, "SING A SONG!"
master_trainer_mike says, "LA LA LA LA LA!"
master_trainer_pat says, "d'oh"
master_trainer_mike says, "LA LA LA LA LA LA"
master_trainer_mike says, "LA la la lalalalalalalaallalalalala!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
master_trainer_pat says, "phoney mc ring ring"
master_trainer_pat says, "sodo mojo"
master_trainer_mike says, "that always brings in questions"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #250 from billthedeckfixer:Remind me, out of the MTs, who is the brains of the bunch?
master_trainer_mike says, "Well I am Curly, Pat is Larry, Dark Mike is Moe and Steve is Shemp. YOu tell us!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #251 from pokesensei:What type of quotes?Pokemon or any in general?
master_trainer_mike says, "preferable about the game or chats or decks ro whatever"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #252 from crazy_nut_man:When can we expect a new chat theme song
master_trainer_mike says, "after I get ayour quotes at the ESTS"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #253 from ninetales2000:So for Pineco's Burst attack, if I flip tails first what happens? Does the attack do nothing or do I flip for the 2nd "flip a coin"?"
master_trainer_mike says, "go to the second flip. If you got tails on the first flip, the attcak will still do the regular 40 unless you get tails on the scdon flip."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #255 from trovtwo:Will southern islands come out in the fall?
master_trainer_mike says, "later this year"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #258 from pokesensei:Pure says she wants to hear pat sing.
master_trainer_pat says, "I only sing in my car on the way to work..."
master_trainer_mike says, "he plays a mean set of spoons though!"
master_trainer_mike says, "SPOON SOLO PAT!"
master_trainer_pat says, "and it's more like yellin'"
master_trainer_pat says, "plink, pada plink, plink plink."
master_trainer_pat says, "how's that?"
master_trainer_pat says, "All that and not one lesson."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #259 from scrye_fung:Say, how's DMTM's eye. Hope it's better :)
master_trainer_mike says, "He still looks mostly evil."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #260 from trovtwo:Will southern islands change the playing field of pokemon as we know i?
master_trainer_mike says, "wait and see"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #261 from billthedeckfixer:Who was Curly, Larry, Moe, and Shemp? That didn't help me at all.
master_trainer_mike says, "dude, where have you been?"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #263 from toonpark:Was there a phrase of the week today ?
master_trainer_pat says, "Sodo Mojo."
master_trainer_mike says, "There is an old Vulcan proverb: only Nixon could go to China."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #265 from billthedeckfixer:Alright, a few months past-super bowl, but I'll do it anyways....WHAT ARE YOU DOOOOING??!?!?!
master_trainer_mike says, "What are YOU doing?!?!?!"
master_trainer_pat says, "How youse doin'"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #266 from the_mystery_thing:re 255: so it comes out later this year even tho its only a rumor?
master_trainer_mike says, "maybe"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #269 from crazy_nut_man:What do you do @ WOTC anyways? I think you are paid to have fun?
master_trainer_mike says, "well yeah"
master_trainer_pat says, "That's righ"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #270 from pokesensei:Whose singing is worse?Pat or Mike`s?
master_trainer_pat says, "t"
darkmaster_steve says, "MEOWTH!!!"
master_trainer_mike says, "wait until I sing and Pat whips out the spoons!"
darkmaster_steve says, " Ouch!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Lookout Star Search!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Here we come!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Spoony McSpoon Spoon"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #272 from peekachoo1:What are all the things you need to bring with you to the ESTS?
master_trainer_mike says, "your cards, a coin, a writing implement, a will to live"
master_trainer_mike says, "errr."
master_trainer_mike says, "money for food"
master_trainer_mike says, "donuts to bribe us"
master_trainer_pat says, "2 number 2 pencils and an apple for a snack."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #273 from angurisneo2:If you can play the spoons, can you play the sporks, or is it too different?
master_trainer_pat says, "I'm workin up to sporks."
master_trainer_mike says, "there is a set level of advancement he has to follow"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #274 from billthedeckfixer:Of all the cards Wizards has released, which one do you wish you could get from everyone who has it and start a bonfire?
master_trainer_mike says, "DITTO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #275 from trovtwo:Who is SODO MOJo?
master_trainer_pat says, "It's not a guy, it's a feelin'"
master_trainer_pat says, "It's a feelin' you get when you're watching Jeff Olerud hit a homer with 2 guys on base."
master_trainer_pat smiles.

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #279 from crazy_nut_man:By the time you get to this message the chat will be over, so goodbye and have a nice day everyone
master_trainer_mike says, "thanks!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #280 from andrewreynolds316:at ECSTS are you allowd to play discovery in the side events like could you play tyranitar in the darkness gym?
master_trainer_mike says, "yes"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #281 from pokesensei:Pure said she will bring pizza.....
master_trainer_mike says, "no maple bars on mine!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #282 from billthedeckfixer:Do we really need food money? The human body can go a few weeks without food if I recall.
master_trainer_mike says, "ok"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #284 from ninetales2000:If I use Xatu's Energy Cycle, can I take a Darkness Energy and move it to a Cleffa (for example)?
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #287 from lance313:Is there FINALLY a holo Weedle in Discovery or planned for future?
master_trainer_mike says, "(whine whimper) I hope so"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #290 from andrewreynolds316:what will the MT's be doing at ECSTS or will they even be there?
master_trainer_mike says, "Either judging the main tournaments or running the league zone"
master_trainer_pat says, "I'll be judging the main tournament, I don't know what age group yet."
master_trainer_mike says, "Ok gang. Pat will end this with another Spoon Solo!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Thank you all for coming!"
master_trainer_mike says, "We'll be ready for your Discovery questions next week!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Plinkity plink...pa pa plink plink plink."
master_trainer_pat says, "I gotta believe"
master_trainer_mike says, "bye!"