Pokemon Chat Report - Thursday, June 14, 2001
by Team Compendium

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master_trainer_mike says, "Olly Olly Oxen free!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Time to start da show!"
master_trainer_mike says, "BOOYAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Yo."
master_trainer_pat says, "B\"
master_trainer_pat says, "Let's go...."
master_trainer_mike says, "We'll be singing"
master_trainer_mike says, "when we're winning"
master_trainer_mike says, "we'll be singing"
master_trainer_mike says, "I GET KNOCKED DOWN"
master_trainer_mike says, "BUT I GET UP AGAIN"
master_trainer_mike says, "YOU"RE NEVER GONNA KEEP ME DOWN!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Just thought I start the show with a song :)"
master_trainer_mike says, "Haven't been here much the last few weeks and that is because..."
master_trainer_mike says, "I have a new job here at Wizards of the Coast"
master_trainer_mike says, "I am now the Mass Market League Manager which means that I will help create and keep running the Pokemon League!"
master_trainer_mike says, "as well as some other upcoming programs (cough Harry Potter cough)"
master_trainer_mike says, "So, as usual if your league is missing any supplies or not getting what it needs, please send an email to [email protected]"
master_trainer_mike says, "make sure to explain what store it is, (location etc), who the gym leader is if you know and exactly what is missing and I will do what I can to make sure"
master_trainer_mike says, "the supplies get through"
master_trainer_mike says, "So let's get started ok?"
master_trainer_mike says, "Pat's computer is giving him some grief but he will join in soon"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1 from dunjohn_:Why don't you have an Irish page for your pokemon league store locator?
master_trainer_mike says, "You should contact the WOTC UK office which is in charge of that entire area."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #2 from bikabee22:I'm going to the sts and need to ask some questions.(1)-You can play in both tournaments on Saturday and Sunday right?(2)-I want to play and maybe earn some boosters for playing out of the tournament and My deck has 3 of this one card and 2 are japan
master_trainer_mike says, "Yes you can play in the main tournaments on both days UNLESS you win on day 1, then you cannot play on day two but there will be lots of other fun stuff to do if you do win"
master_trainer_mike says, "you can try to earn boosters in the league zone area too"
master_trainer_mike says, "as far as japanese cards go, you MUST have an english version of the card OUTSIDE of your deck for translation purposes"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #4 from dunjohn_:why, when there's a small set like Jungle or Discovery, do you make two editions or the rares? It's good if you just want to get good cards to play with, but it's really hard to collect them all!
master_trainer_pat says, "There are a variety of reasons for this...one that we keep coming back to is that you can use the non-holo rares in your deck and the holos you can put away in your binder for collecting. Also, the sets are really small to start with."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #5 from bikabee22:Also,There has been some comotion at a local tourney about eeeeeeeking,If you announce I am eeeeeeeking,Can my opponent draw his card as if it was the start of his turn before I draw my 7 cards?I thought no and I want to know before the STS so I can h
master_trainer_mike says, "technically your opponent should wait until you draw the 7 cards. However since you are unable to play any of them since your turn is over, this is a pretty minor rules violation and would normally just get a warning to not do it again"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #7 from bigdaddysnorlax:If you use Hyper Devolution Spray on a Pokemon that is Poisoned, Confused, Paralyzed or Asleep, will those effects be removed?
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #8 from bigdaddysnorlax:Brock's Ninetales' Power says "you may attach an Evolution card from your hand to Brock`s Ninetales". Aerocactyl's Power says "No more Evolution cards can be played". Does Aerodactyl's power stop Brock's Ninetales' Power?
master_trainer_pat says, "No, it doesn't. Shapeshift doesn't count as _playing_ an evolution card. This is the wat the new Eevee gets around Aerodactyl's power too."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #9 from bigdaddysnorlax:Would Murkrow's Feint Attack ignore Unown D's Power if Unown D was: a) Your Active Pokemon? b) On the Bench?
master_trainer_mike says, "It would ignore if if Unown D was the Activce, would not if it was on the bench."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #10 from bigdaddysnorlax:Promo Scizor's Leer Attack says, "Benching either Pok�mon ends this effect." Does Evolving the Defending Pok�mon also end the effect?
master_trainer_pat says, "Evolving either Pokemon ends this effect."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #11 from plasma_your_dead:What time will the ECSTS start at on Saturday (and Sunday)?
master_trainer_mike says, "The actual tournament starts at 11 am but you want to get there a few hours earlier for registration, check in, and giving in your deck list"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #12 from plasma_your_dead:How long does the first 8 rounds last for? (how long does it take?)
master_trainer_pat says, "The general tournament is scheduled to go til 5pm, but I think it may go alittle longer than that...maybe an extra hour or so."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #14 from chrisbo:With an Unown-D (Darkness) as the opponent's active, if Umbreon tries to use Feint Attack against a benched pokemon, will the damage be prevented or not? Feint Attack says, "this attack's damage isn't affected by ... or Powers on the *Defending* Pkmn
master_trainer_mike says, "That means EFFECTS from attacks or powers do not affect the damage amount NOT actual powers FROM the defending. So in ALL cases Feint does NOT ignore effects on benched Pokemon, regardless of their origin."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #15 from plasma_your_dead:So, Neo 2 is out and will you talk about Crosstrainer this week (i.e. When is it going to be released?)

chrisbo says, [*** CHAT SERVER LOCKED UP ***]
master_trainer_pat says, "Sorry everybody...we both were dropped from the chat at the same time..."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1 from chrisbo:Re Q14 Sorry, but I'm not sure if I understood you correctly. If Unown-D is active, (with DARK power), will Feint Attack ignore that DARK power regardless of whether you're attacking the bench or the active?
master_trainer_mike says, "I realize what you asked Chrisbo so let me be as plain as possible."
master_trainer_mike says, "Feint does NOT ignore ANY effects on benched Pokemon, period."
master_trainer_mike says, "It does not matter whether the defending Pokemon OR a benched Pokemon is Unown D in this case."
master_trainer_mike says, "If you are attacking the defending Unown D, then of course, Feint will ignore any effects trying to reduce the damage."
master_trainer_mike says, "Just because the Unown D is the Active, its power is NOT shut off or ignored when you attack a benched Pokemon (with Umbreon's Feint)."
darkmt_mike says, "Hmmm...no questions now! We lost all your questions folks. So please reask them!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #2 from thundrchld:if i use alakazam's mind shock with extra darkness energy on it, will the damage increase? like lets say D ala has 3 psy and 2 dark..will it do 60 damage?
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes, it will."
master_trainer_mike says, "we need more questions or I will be forced to sing again!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #3 from michel1be:How many people have already registered for the STS ?
master_trainer_pat says, "Over 600 people so far have registered...yaa-hoo!"
master_trainer_mike says, "CHUMBAWUMBA!!!!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #4 from point8:What decks are you looking foward to make with the new pokemn from Neo2?
master_trainer_mike says, "Gras decks with Yanma and the new Weedle chain!"
master_trainer_mike says, "grass"
darkmaster_steve says, "MEOWTH!"
darkmaster_steve says, "I'm the top cat!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Darkness decks with Houndour/Houndoom!"
master_trainer_pat says, "I finally want to make my Steelix/Scizor deck with the Neo Discovery Scyther"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #6 from point8:Was there any types, you thought, got a bad hand in Neo 2?
master_trainer_pat says, "Fire"
master_trainer_mike says, "Hmmm, well lightning too"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #7 from gexico:I was wondering how long it takes for DCI points to get through. I just participated in a PKMN DCI tourney like 3 weeks ago, and my rating still hasn't been updated! I need the points for the STS!
master_trainer_mike says, "They are updated once a month."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #8 from point8:What do you think about Tyranitar?
master_trainer_mike says, "He looks fly!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Big and cool lookin, but hard to get going in an open environment"
master_trainer_mike says, "He needs a lot of darkness energy, weak to energy removal decks"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #9 from thundrchld:i already preregistered..but when i called he never asked if i wanted to preregistered for one or both days... will it be automatically both days?
master_trainer_pat says, "When you call to register we automatically register you for both days...if you decide not to go for both that is fine."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #10 from aaron_the_great:Baby Gatoe deck with Super potion because the effect is greater and they put energy in the discard pile.
master_trainer_pat says, "I assume you're talking about DAsteves, baby Gator deck. He made it for the Rocket on Format."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #11 from twinsen21_2000:Okay, I know that this is a stupid question but I just have to ask for the record. There were a few error #17 Dark Persians. The "60HP" was not printed on it. How are we supposed to play it? ;)
master_trainer_mike says, "you either don't or you play it as the card is normally written in english (60hp)"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #12 from venusaur2000:If an attack damages the defending pokemon and the bench, and a baby is on the bench, does that attack do any damage ????
master_trainer_mike says, "Yes it does, a baby on the bench doesn't stop any damage form being done."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #13 from pokesensei:Hiya guys!I`m asking this so everyone knows the answer.If you are playing in the main tourney at the STS,and you have a Japanese Basic Energy Card in your deck,do you need to have an English copy of it out of your deck?What about the "Special Energy" Cards?
master_trainer_pat says, "If you have foriegn basic energy you'll be fine at the STS. Any cards that actually have important text on them(like Darkness Energy) you'll need to have an english version of outside your deck."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #14 from chrisbo:Can you evolve a baby pokemon into it's "basic" form if Aerodactyl's "Prehistoric Power" is in play? It says "no more Evolution cards can be played", but basics like Clefairy are not evolutions, are they? (Sorry, we just need a distinct clear ruling).
master_trainer_mike says, "If you are attempting to play it on a baby Pokemon then it is an evolution card and cannot bve played in this instance. If simply put it on the bench then it is NOT an evolution card and can be played."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #15 from chrisbo:Does the +10 damage from Darkness energy get applied if a Pokemon Power (like Elekid's Playful Punch or Dark Gyarados' Final Beam) damages the opponent?
master_trainer_pat says, "The extra damage will only be applied to _attacks_. Some Pmon Powers say that they attack the active back(like R. Hitmochan), in that case it will. It won't be applied to Playful Punch damage"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #16 from chrisbo:The text for Pursuit says "if the Defending Pokemon *tries* to retreat". But last week (Q38) you said that Pursuit damage to a confused Pokemon who attempts to retreat only happens if the confusion flip is successful. Are you sure about that?
master_trainer_mike says, "We have been super busy here lately and sometimes make mistakes, sorry."
master_trainer_mike says, "You are correct in that it is the ATTEMPT to retreat that triggers Pursuit, whether it is a succesful reterat (due to confusion) or not."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #17 from nookiemn2k3:any new promo's ? or anything else ?!?!?!
master_trainer_mike says, "ummm, nah"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #18 from chrisbo:If Wobbuffet used Counter last turn, and a Pokemon with Plus Powers attached attacks Wobbuffet, do the Plus Powers apply when figuring out Wobbuffet's recoil damage from Counter?
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes, it would."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #19 from chrisbo:Can Forretress' Spikes power be used multiple times during a turn if the opponent retreats more than once?
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes."
master_trainer_mike says, "We are having technical difficulties here"
darkmt_mike grins evilly.
master_trainer_mike says, "I was asked about Dark Alazazam's Teleport attack and whethr it would trigger Forretress's Spikes."
master_trainer_mike says, "Yes it would."
master_trainer_mike says, "The one that was switched up from the bench would take the damage."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #21 from flamereka:is there a number i can call to aask if wizards can provide some prizes for tournaments that we hold at our league. I am one of 2 gym leaders at my store toys r us and we hold monthly tournaments sponsored by our store, but recently we have been restr
master_trainer_mike says, "actually no."
master_trainer_mike says, "We do not provide tournament prizes for evenst held at stores. It is up to the organizers to do so."
master_trainer_mike says, "I would recommend talking with your store manager or DM to see if they would be interested in providing such items."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #22 from darkchumaster:which type do you think will be played the most in the ecsts?
master_trainer_mike says, "I see basic energy in every deck!"
darkmt_mike says, "Gengar is in the Machine!"
master_trainer_pat says, "My guess is Fire, Metal and Colorless."
master_trainer_mike says, "There are a lot of viable types though. Should be exciting!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #23 from venusaur2000:From Question 12, With a flip of tails from the baby power, because it says the turn ends w/out an attack
master_trainer_mike says, "The baby power ONLY comes into play if it is an Active Pokemon (the defending Pokemon in this case), it does NOT if it is on the bench."
master_trainer_mike says, "The question stated a baby on the bench but NOT as the defending."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #24 from sd_pokemom:This came up in League yesterday: Mysterious Fossil as active vs. Mew w/Psywave--no damage to MF since there was no energy on it, correct?
master_trainer_pat says, "Correct."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #26 from darkash:The Neo Scizor's attack says 20+ but does 20x. is this an error with the 20+ text or the attack text?
master_trainer_mike says, "the 20+ is wrong, it should be 20x"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #27 from gexico:Will dice be the legal "coins" at the STS or can we use both?:-D
master_trainer_pat says, "You could use either."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #28 from darkchumaster:what is the main reason for a rocket's haymaker and what does it use? i haven't heard anything since june 1st so i'm behind?
master_trainer_mike says, "what do you mean?"
master_trainer_pat says, "We don't know what you're asking about."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #29 from darkchumaster:do you know if there is going to a promo card for season 6?
master_trainer_mike says, "Of course there is!"
darkmt_mike says, "African or European?"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #30 from great_1:Hey, I know that you guys changed a lot of pokemons' attacks and pokemon powers, but why did you guys change Scizor's Double Claw? And I want to know the reason why!
master_trainer_pat says, "We don't know why here. Sorry."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #31 from darkchumaster:does discovery have any special pokemon cards like in the japanise sets because i heard there is 2 espeon and umbreoms?
master_trainer_mike says, "there are 2 different espeons and umbreons in the Discovery set"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #33 from flamereka:how much damage do you put on when using minefield again ?
master_trainer_pat says, "2 damage counters"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #32 from aaron_the_great:Do you have a word or phrase this week?
master_trainer_mike says, "CHUMBAWUMBA!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #34 from darkchumaster:when will you put the translations for discovery on the site?
master_trainer_pat says, "We don't know that's not something we work on."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #35 from hooded_the_bruin5:i heard in entei, suicune, and raikou suicune is the only dog, is this true?
master_trainer_mike says, "All 3 of those are legendary dogs."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #36 from great_1:There are two versions of Ruin Wall in Japanese Neo 2. But how come there is only one in Neo Discovery(Raichu shadow)?
darkmt_mike says, "3 dog night!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Did you seriously want there to be 2 common cards that were virtually identical in a set?"
darkmt_mike says, "We ruined one of them..."
master_trainer_mike says, "What is the point of that?"
darkmt_mike laughs hysterically.
master_trainer_pat nods solemnly.
master_trainer_mike says, "apparently DMT Mike has gone insane again....."
master_trainer_pat says, "Bananas..."
master_trainer_pat grins evilly.
master_trainer_mike says, "Pat, grab the net and hook."
darkmt_mike says, "Again?"
darkmt_mike grins evilly.
master_trainer_pat says, "We're gonna need a bigger boat."
master_trainer_mike says, "I think I'm going to need a bigger box."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #37 from trovtwo:So soon Neo3 questions will come pelting out at you like a swarm of hornets?
master_trainer_mike says, "I prefer a murder of crows."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #38 from trovtwo:So can you sing now mike?
master_trainer_mike says, "NOW MIKE!"
master_trainer_mike says, "hee hee hee"
darkmt_mike says, "No!"
darkmt_mike says, "There will be no singing!"
master_trainer_mike says, "well we apparently have no questions so I am thinking of a song!!!"
darkmt_mike says, "Stop That!"
master_trainer_pat says, "So did anyone else line up to get a Game Boty Advance last Monday?"
master_trainer_pat says, "F-Zero has been driving me nuts!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #39 from darkchumaster:will there be any legendary dog cards in any further sets or promos?
master_trainer_pat says, "I don't know. MT Mike?"
master_trainer_mike says, "I GET KNOCKED DOWN"
master_trainer_mike says, "BUT I GET UP AGAIN"
darkmt_mike says, "Stop That!"
master_trainer_mike says, "YOU'RE NEVER GONNA KEEP ME DOWN!"
darkmt_mike says, "Dtop the singing!"
master_trainer_mike says, "hee heeh"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #40 from flamereka:what other pokemon would be good in a deck with 4 tr zaptos, 4 rocktes muck 3 darkmuks, and would qualify for sts?
master_trainer_pat says, "What is Rocket's Muk?"
darkmt_mike says, "Dark Muk"
darkmt_mike says, "Oh sorry!"
master_trainer_pat says, "That's already in the deck..."
master_trainer_mike says, "OH DANNY BOY"
master_trainer_mike says, "DANNY BOY"
master_trainer_mike says, "DANNY BOY"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #41 from trovtwo:I got a GBA!It is good
darkmt_mike says, "Your not Irish!"
master_trainer_mike says, "I GET KNOCKED DOWN"
master_trainer_mike says, "hee hee hee"
master_trainer_pat says, "Right on...I knew someone would have..."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #42 from point8:Would it be legal to have a typerecorder at a tournament. And when you press play it would say "you lose". And you might press it every time you draw a card?
master_trainer_mike says, "that would not be legal"
darkmt_mike says, "You can record type?"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #43 from pokesensei:Will there be a chat next Thursday?That STS is coming up mighty fast! ;-)
master_trainer_mike says, "BOOYAH!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Sure"
master_trainer_mike says, "BUT I GET UP AGAIN"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #45 from great_1:Will there be a Unown R or Unown J promo in English later?
master_trainer_pat says, "Maybe."
master_trainer_mike says, "YOU'RE NEVER GONNA KEEP"
master_trainer_mike says, "ME"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #44 from trovtwo:Get up
master_trainer_mike says, "DOWN!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Up."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #47 from trovtwo:YOu said it would be the year of pokemon DMTm,now it's the year of the ...doughnut?
master_trainer_mike says, "or the Year of the Cat"
master_trainer_mike says, "(that is an OLD reference)"
darkmt_mike says, "It is the dawning of the year of the Doughnut!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #48 from mewboy12345:Whats your favorite neo2 card?
master_trainer_mike says, "WEEDLE!"
master_trainer_mike says, "then Yanma"
master_trainer_pat says, "Yanma is cool."
darkmt_mike says, "Umbreon"
master_trainer_pat says, "Umbreon just looks neat and has some good attacks"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #49 from point8:Would it be funny, at a tournament, to have a Vileplume shirt on, a gloom one over that, and oddish shirt over that. And every so often take of the top one off and say loudly "I'm evolving!"?
master_trainer_mike says, "Funny weird or funny ha ha?"
master_trainer_mike says, "Do I look like a clown to you?"
master_trainer_pat grins evilly.
darkmt_mike nods solemnly.

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #51 from flamereka:what other pokemon should i put in a deck that would work well with 4 tr zaptos, 4 rockets grimer, and 3 dark muks?
master_trainer_mike says, "dude that is up to you, I would post this sort of question on the Pokegym"
master_trainer_mike says, "there are a lot of people there that can help you with this sort of thing, go into the deck area"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #52 from darkchumaster:some people say feraligator is the new blastoise why?
master_trainer_mike says, "moves water energy around quickly"
darkmt_mike says, "It does a lot of damage!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Because it has a power that could possibly start a new archetype...similar to Blastoise's Rain Dance."
master_trainer_pat says, "If you've played against DA Steve's Feraligator deck you would know what they mean."
master_trainer_pat shakes her/his head.

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #53 from hooded_the_bruin5:can i ask about pokemon gold and silver gameboy games too?
master_trainer_mike says, "sorry but no, only TCG questions here"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #54 from chrisbo:For the "Blaine's Quizzes", if the face-down card is an Unown pokemon does the opponent have to guess the full name (i.e. "Unown-A") or can they just say "Unown"?
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #55 from great_1:There will be only 30 Vending Machine series cards included in CrossTrainer? I thought there are like a over 100 of them in Japanese Vending Machine series.
master_trainer_pat says, "I'm afraid you may have missed the announcement that Cross Trainer has been removed from our release schedule. We will not be doing it now."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #56 from pokesensei:Hey guys,since the STS is coming up next weekend,it might be a good idea here to go over some basic "reminders" for everyone! :-)
master_trainer_mike says, "Good idea"
master_trainer_mike says, "some basics"
master_trainer_mike says, "bring money for lunch and food!"
master_trainer_mike says, "or some snacks it will be a long day"
master_trainer_pat says, "mmmmdonuts."
darkmt_mike says, "Have a legal deck! 60 cards!"
master_trainer_mike says, "make sure to bring some extra cards sleeves and extra cards in case any get damaged or lost"
master_trainer_pat says, "Bring your own damage counters"
master_trainer_mike says, "and coins or dice"
master_trainer_mike says, "or other randomization methods"
master_trainer_mike says, "bring water as well so you don't get dehydrated"
master_trainer_mike says, "get there early for cjeckin and deck registration"
master_trainer_mike says, "make sure to relax and have fun"
master_trainer_mike says, "the day will go easier if everyone is relaxed"
master_trainer_mike says, "take a break if you need to"
master_trainer_mike says, "wipe your feet before walking across my CLEAN FLOOR!"
master_trainer_mike says, "STOP SLOUCHING!"
master_trainer_mike says, "USE YOUR NAPKIN!"
master_trainer_mike says, "......."
master_trainer_mike says, "sorry"
master_trainer_mike says, "ummmmm"
master_trainer_mike says, "anything else?"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #57 from darkchumaster:can you have 4 noctowls in your bench and use it's power in thew same turn?
master_trainer_pat says, "You could each one's power only once."
master_trainer_pat says, "So 4 times"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #59 from venusaur2000:Do you have a date set for the next promo card, if you do, what is it ???
master_trainer_mike says, "yes and we won;t say"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #60 from flamereka:how can i work around slowking?
master_trainer_pat says, "Igglybuff(when not at the east STS)"
master_trainer_mike says, "or use trainers that help both players like Erika or Time Capsule (your opponent might let them go off then)"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #62 from twinsen21_2000:Ehm, no info on the WCSTS, right?
master_trainer_mike says, "right"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #63 from pikabruce:If your opponent has 3 Forretress in play, and you make Lt. Surge's Electrode active. Is each Spike damage flipped separately for possible Shock Blast?
master_trainer_mike says, "Why do ask such obscure questions?"
master_trainer_mike says, "sheesh"
master_trainer_mike says, "ok hmmmm"
master_trainer_mike says, "You would check for each damage amount done"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #64 from darkchumaster:why is quilava lv 35 said to be a very powerful pokemon? is it because of char?. i means as a stage 1
master_trainer_mike says, "yeah"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #65 from trovtwo:So um when will there be a contest to get every promo?You've been hinting at it since the cows came home.
master_trainer_mike says, "Actually have you all heard about the Pokemon Gym at Origins and Gen Con yet?"
master_trainer_mike says, "The prizes form this prototype Pokemon Arena-like event will include a set of promo cards."
master_trainer_mike says, "Nore details to follow on the Pokegym and on next week's chat.,"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #66 from michel1be:Fervor says 'Show the top 3 cards of your deck to all players ...' Will it be possible to show 3 cards to 600 players in 30 minutes at the STS ?
master_trainer_mike says, "Pat, hand me a fish to smack this guy with wouldja?"
master_trainer_pat says, "Here's a cod"
master_trainer_mike says, "holy mackeral that question smelt."
master_trainer_mike says, "BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA"
darkmt_mike says, "How about a whole Tuna!"
master_trainer_pat shakes her/his head.

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #68 from mewboy12345:No crosstrainer. Thats tragic!
master_trainer_pat says, "We're not losing any sleep over it, don't let it get to you."
master_trainer_mike says, "no Neo 3 or 4 would be tragic!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #67 from darkchumaster:will vending machines sets be in america ever?
master_trainer_mike says, "There are no plans at this time"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #69 from chrisbo:Re Q54 "Yes", which one? Blaine's quizzes, do they have to say "Unown-A" or is "Unown" good enough?
master_trainer_pat says, "Hmmm, which one could it be?"
master_trainer_mike says, "read the cards!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Maybe the one that you have to name the Pokemon for?"
master_trainer_pat says, "I think that's the one."
master_trainer_pat grins evilly.

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #70 from benjita:Umbreon's Pursuit attack: It says "If the Defending Pok�mon tries to retreat". Wouldn't this damage a failed attempt to retreat by confusion?
master_trainer_mike says, "Yes it woulod, it was anserwed incorrectly last week."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #71 from darkchumaster:what sets can be used in the tormorment?
master_trainer_mike says, "tormorment?????"
master_trainer_mike says, "wha?"
master_trainer_mike says, "You mean the main tournament?"
master_trainer_pat says, "East Coast STS format is: Rocket On!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Which is Team Rocket, Gym Heroes, Gym Challenge and Neo Genesis"
master_trainer_pat says, "plus the black star promo cards"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #72 from flamereka:can people have more then one card in a sleeve, i have caught people trying to cheat this way. Will you get Dq'ed for it ?
darkmt_mike says, "I have short sleeves so that won't happen."
darkmt_mike laughs hysterically.
master_trainer_mike says, "(sigh)"
master_trainer_pat says, "No Sneasel is allowed"
master_trainer_mike says, "Having 2 cards in a sleeve counts as a marked card. There are rules and punishemnst for this infraction listed on the tournament floor rules."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #73 from pikachu89:Have you chosen winners for the Discover Neo Contest?
master_trainer_mike says, "dunno"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #74 from benjita:Metapod's Hatch attack: If you have no Butterfrees in the deck, can you still use the attack (Remove the damage, search your deck, get nothing from your deck)?
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #75 from benjita:Will Pupitar's Dust Devil attack damage Mysterious Fossil/Clefairy Doll (as they are not Fighting Pok�mon)?
master_trainer_mike says, "Yes it would."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #77 from benjita:Kabuto's Work Together attack: If you flip tails, does it still do 10 damage? Or does it do nothing? (Card does not say)
master_trainer_mike says, "If tails, it just does 10."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #78 from hooded_the_bruin5:how many neo sets will there be?
master_trainer_pat says, "We don't have a total yet."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #79 from pokesensei:Don`t forget to remind everyone that the overall important thing at the STS is to just have fun!
darkmt_mike says, "Oh yeah!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Yea...that's it! To have fun! Right that's what we like to hear!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #81 from darkchumaster:here's the main thing my opponent has a slowking and there's a chaos gym in play. here plays for example professor elm and he filps tails. i decide to use it and he uses slowking's pokemon power and filps heads what happens?
master_trainer_mike says, "Ok, if this is the scenario, your opponent playing Elm and losing it to Chaos Gym and you then using it would NOT allowe him to do the Slowking flip. Slowking only allows the flip when you PLAY a trainer, NOT use one."
master_trainer_mike says, "There is a difference."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #82 from daytongl:What's the dillio at Origins?
master_trainer_pat says, "We'll tell you more later, sufice to say we will be there and there will be a chance to earn alot of promos and foils"
master_trainer_mike says, "Next week I'll have full details for ya! It'll be great! AND you can come meet and challenge MT Pat, DMT Mike, and me MT Mike!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #83 from benjita:During your opponent's turn, if you used Counter, Crosscounter, etc. do you follow every step in the attack phase (Including relevant trainers, other powers, confusion checks, etc.)? This is to clarify debate over these types of attacks.
master_trainer_mike says, "If it is an attack, you must go through the sequence. If it just does damage, you do not."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #84 from pikachu89:So, no Cross Trainer? Is the Southern Islands Gift Box still being released?
master_trainer_pat says, "Correct, we're still on track for Southern Islands this fall"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #85 from great_1:Will there be any other Nintendo Power promo this year? I subscribed NP magazine for a year just for the NP promos!!
master_trainer_mike says, "What about the great articles about Marip Brothers 3?"
master_trainer_mike says, "err Mario"
master_trainer_mike says, "no plans fo rNP promos that I know of."
master_trainer_pat says, "Marrip Bros Deluxe"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #87 from metal_entei:when a player us B.Quiz #1 can you turn over all his cards in play??
master_trainer_pat says, "You can't do that, no."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #88 from flamereka:with fossil magmar when you use smoke screen to know out your opponent. does the pokemon he/she brings up have to flip to attack?
master_trainer_pat says, "Smokescreen effect ends when the Pokemon it was used against gets benched or evolved."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #89 from point8:What deck would you bring to the STS? Why? When? How? How much? How many? Thank you.
master_trainer_mike says, "I would bring every deck I could! THere could be a shortage! You could CLEANU UP!"
master_trainer_mike says, "why not?"
master_trainer_mike says, "when its time"
master_trainer_mike says, "how come what"
master_trainer_mike says, "lots"
master_trainer_mike says, "your welcome"
master_trainer_pat says, "whew."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #90 from pikachu89:Isn't the Season 6 Promo #28 Surfing Pikachu? That info was available when the Pikachu World Collection came out last year during the Olympics.
master_trainer_mike says, "maaaybe :)"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #91 from hooded_the_bruin5:why isnt sneasel allowed
darkmt_mike says, "Because he was a Bad, Bad Sneasel...and he fell down and got broken!"
darkmt_mike grins evilly.
master_trainer_pat says, "Here's the duct tape..."
master_trainer_mike says, "It is out of balance with the environment we created for this one tournament only. Sneasel is ONLY banned for this event ONLY."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #92 from flamereka:how often is this chat held ?
master_trainer_mike says, "every thursday 3-5 pm PST"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #93 from venusaur2000:Dark Charizard says flip a number of coins equal to the amont of energy attached, Does 50 times the number of heads, so does that mean there is no limit and you could get up to 150 or more damage if you have the energy ???
master_trainer_pat says, "Fire energy only, but yes, there isn't a limit."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #94 from great_1:How come there is no 1st edition Neo Discovery booster in your online story?
master_trainer_mike says, "online story?"
master_trainer_mike says, "Like the Neverending story?"
master_trainer_mike says, "I loved the dog dragon!"
master_trainer_pat says, "You know what they mean"
master_trainer_mike says, "that movie made me sniffle"
darkmt_mike says, "You sniffle all the time!"
master_trainer_pat says, "We don't know why they didn't get any this time."
darkmt_mike shakes his head.
master_trainer_mike says, "I've been reminded by wizo-arkana that that was a luck dragon!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Thanks!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #95 from turbocharizard:My local Pokemon league is dipping there star shaped stamper in black ink, is this allowed?
master_trainer_mike says, "They should just order a new one but whatever must be done to keep the league going :)"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #96 from dunsparse_dude:What will the next set be called?
master_trainer_mike says, "Neo 3: Dream Warriors"
master_trainer_pat says, "HA HA"
master_trainer_mike says, "hee hee"
master_trainer_pat says, "That's a joke guys..."
darkmt_mike says, "Ho Ho"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #97 from chrisbo:Re:Q69 You guys are taunting me on purpose aren't you? (grin) OK, I play Blaine's Quiz #3 and say "Hidden Attack". You reply "Unown". Who gets to draw three cards?
darkmt_mike says, "Why yes! Yes we are!"
master_trainer_mike says, "You do, as the other player didn't give the full name"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #98 from turbocharizard:My local Pokemon league didn't get any Scizor stickers with the season 5 kit, will they anytime soon?
master_trainer_mike says, "There is a separate promo kit that has the cards and the point stickers, should be there soon."
master_trainer_mike says, "If any league is missing materials, send an email with the name of the store and what they are missing (and its location) and we will work to fix it"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #101 from kirbycopies:When you use Hyper Devolution Spray does the effect of not evolving affect all of your pokemon or only the one that you used it on?
master_trainer_pat says, "Only the one you used it on."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #102 from benjita:If you have a Slowking, and your opponent controls the Chaos Gym, whose effect goes first?
master_trainer_mike says, "Whose turn is it?"
master_trainer_mike says, "The player whose turn it is uses their effect first."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #103 from flamereka:what is playing a trainer and using one. give me an example this is for slowking
master_trainer_pat says, "If your opponent attapts to _play_ a trainer when Chaos Gym is out and flips tails that player can't play that card."
master_trainer_pat says, "You may _use_ that card instead. That's how Chaos Gym is worded"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #104 from trovtwo:It's father's day this weekend!You've been like a father to us us and..wait a minuete.No you haven't!You're more of the guy who just seems to burst into song like some singing person.
master_trainer_pat says, "Correctomundo!"
master_trainer_mike says, "now that is gonna make me sniffle too"
master_trainer_mike says, ""

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #105 from great_1:Why are the 1st edition Neo Discovery here in California is such expensive? 1st edition Neo Genesis booster was only like $3.50 when it first released, but 1st edition Neo Discovery booster now is still like a $4.50 each. I talked to some people in the Central and East Coast and they said that there are planty of 1st edition Neo Discovery boosters and the prices are cheaper than California's, too!
master_trainer_mike says, "dude that is called capitalism and market economics, perhaps you've heard of it?"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #106 from magmar2000:What are the Mariners now? 49-14? Lost game 1 today. :-( We will get them with Game 2! ;-)
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes! Gotta check the Game Cast on ESPN.com..."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #107 from flamereka:is there a good sight for some deck ideas that we can learn from for the rocket on STS
master_trainer_mike says, "We have been posting several deck ideas in our strategy area on te wizards web site and also there is a dcek area on the Pokegym, check them out!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #108 from chrisbo:Can you tell us when & where Origins & GenCon are going to be?
master_trainer_pat says, "Origins is in Columbus, OH July 5th-8th and Gen Con is in Milwaukee, WI Aug 2nd-5th"
master_trainer_mike says, "Come win LOTS of cards!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Be there or be..."
master_trainer_mike says, "Show your skill!"
master_trainer_pat says, "yea"
master_trainer_mike says, "Meet the MTs!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #109 from dunsparse_dude:Is there a Ruin Wall with a shadow of Pikachu and one with Riachu, Like Jappineese cards or is it or is it only Riachu?
master_trainer_pat says, "We just released one of them"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #110 from great_1:I don't care about Mario Brothers. Will there be any more "w" promos and prerelease promos??
master_trainer_mike says, "did you hear that Luigi? They don't like us anymore?!?!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Mama mia!"
master_trainer_mike says, "sniff sniff"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #111 from metal_entei:any promo news
master_trainer_mike says, "nope"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #112 from daytongl:Any other details on the B-Day Pikachu's to be sent to Leauge locations?
master_trainer_mike says, "Actually here is another announcement for you."
master_trainer_mike says, "If you still have not received your Happy Birthday Pikachu from your sent in Legaue Activity please call"
master_trainer_mike says, "customer service at 1-800-324-6496 and we now have a complete list of all entrants. We will be able to help you get your missing card."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #113 from turbocharizard:Is it true Wizards said in the season 5 kits that next seasons promo would be Surfing Pikachu?
master_trainer_mike says, "maaybe :)"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #114 from flamereka:how do you guys get a job at wizards, what qualifications are needed?
master_trainer_pat says, "First you have to live in the Seattle area"
master_trainer_mike says, "the ability to catchj 27 quarters off of your elbow"
master_trainer_pat says, "27"
master_trainer_pat says, "I did 30"
master_trainer_mike says, "suckup"
master_trainer_pat says, "owww"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #115 from trovtwo:Will there be more Unkowns in Neo3?
master_trainer_mike says, "maaybe :)"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #116 from pikachu89:Any word to confirm that the West Coast STS is in San Diego, CA. this fall?
master_trainer_mike says, "SPLUNGE!"
master_trainer_mike says, "that is the word you get"
master_trainer_mike says, "hee he hee"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #117 from benjita:Hyper Devolution Spray does not have the "Full Heal" text that was on the original. When you use it, do you still get the effect, "just as if you evolved"?
master_trainer_mike says, "Yes you do."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #118 from hyperflame:If a metal energy and a darkness energy is attached to Steelix, does metal energy subtract the Dark Poison effect of Dark energy?
master_trainer_pat says, "No, it does not."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #119 from venusaur2000:Do you have any info on anything coming out you can tell us ??
master_trainer_mike says, "x-box?"
master_trainer_mike says, "Metal Gear Solid 2 is out soon baby!"
master_trainer_mike says, "and Twisted Metal Black!"
master_trainer_mike says, "BOOYAH!"
master_trainer_pat says, "I think they're asking about stuff _we're_ putting out."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #120 from hyperflame:My pokemon league hasn't gotten the Mineral Badges yet. When will the Mineral Badges get sent out?
master_trainer_mike says, "As earlier stated, if your league location is missing any supplies, send an email to [email protected] with details"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #121 from great_1:Which Neo Discovery holo was the most difficult to print and you guys spent the most money on? What I'm trying to know is, which holo is the most valuable one in Neo Discovery?
master_trainer_mike says, "all the same"
master_trainer_pat says, "There wasn't one that was more difficult to print than the others but it was super tough getting Tyranitar to stay still for the photo-shoot."
master_trainer_mike says, "besides the public sets the value of a collectable, not us"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #122 from trovtwo:Has the shiny Magikarp,etc. deal been settled with an idea like it will only be first edition or you just removed it form the whole set?
master_trainer_mike says, "wait and see"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #124 from flamereka:who do we contact for league replenishment materials. The stampers only last about 2 weeks at our league and we have 2-3 gym leaders depending on the day. thanks
master_trainer_mike says, "first your store manager should be able to order more supplies, if there is a problem, sned an email with the league location, store name, and what is missing and we will forward it on"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #125 from darkchumaster:do you know a xcombo for the lv 54 meganium or deck?
master_trainer_pat says, "It's a nifty power but we have not built many decks with it as a focus."
master_trainer_pat says, "Try to combo it with Exeggutor's Big Eggsplosion."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #126 from daytongl:Origins: Week of July 4, Columbus, Ohio @ the Columbus Convention center
master_trainer_pat says, "right."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #128 from redxiiii:are there any plans to get more people involved with DCI Sanctioned tournaments for Pokemon? Or, will Pokemon remain a league only activity?
master_trainer_mike says, "We are always working towards more sanctioned events"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #129 from venusaur2000:What is your Favorite steel and dark pokemon ??
master_trainer_mike says, "Steelix and Houndour"
master_trainer_pat says, "Umbreon and Scizor(promo)"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #130 from great_1:Do you guys know anything about the Neo Discovery contest that you guys can tell us? Like who has won that contest that kind of stuff.
master_trainer_mike says, "sorry we don;t have any details yet"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #131 from flamereka:how come we get our season kits for the league so late. we get them usually only 2-3 days before new season starts
master_trainer_mike says, "that is up to the company your league is a part of, are they Toys R Us? Books-a -million? An independent?"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #132 from darkchumaster:is there a way to get a internet related job? i can catch 27 quarteers off my elbow but i don't live in seattle.i live in miami
master_trainer_pat says, "There may be but we wouldn't know about it. Sorry."
master_trainer_mike says, "how would we be able to believe you without actually seeing you do it"
master_trainer_mike says, "ya gotta be here bud, sorry :)"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #133 from flamereka:i think wizards needs to send out a new video to leagues so that the gym leaders know what they are doing. I have seen books stamped verticaly.
master_trainer_mike says, "that idea will be passed along"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #134 from chrisbo:So Mike, since you now have a new title (congrats, btw), does that mean you will be spending less time with Pokemon or about the same?
master_trainer_mike says, "More! Just more behind the scenes."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #136 from redxiiii:I went to the web site looking for info on upcoming releases, and couldn't find any. You mentioned on the boards there was a Southern Islands set coming. When will that be?
master_trainer_mike says, "The sounthern Islands Gift set willbe out in the Fall."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #137 from hyperflame:If a Metal energy and Darkness energy is attached to a Steelix, does Metal energy subract the Dark Poison effect of Darkness? Sorry if I asked this before, but my computer froze
master_trainer_pat says, "No."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #138 from point8:Why can't i have a tape recorder saying, "you lose"? I would really like to know the answer. Truly i am not trying to be annoying. I really do want to know the answer.
master_trainer_mike says, "geez dude, TRYING to be annoying?!?!?!"
master_trainer_pat says, "You cannot have tape recorders with you and that would be poor sportsmanship as well"
master_trainer_mike says, "what would be the point besides being obnoxious?"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #140 from great_1:Here goes my last question for today. Why are there some many error cards in Neo Discovery? I thought you guys spent like 6 months on making it.
master_trainer_mike says, "(sigh) ther error ratio for the set is less than .3%. Look at all the text, images, numbers etc on the cards. There is no such thing as a perfect printing or a perfect world."
master_trainer_mike says, "Why do you always expect that?>"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #141 from trovtwo:Will neo 4 be DMTM's day of reckoning when released?
master_trainer_mike says, "hmmmm"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #142 from magmar2000:I can catach about 7 quarters... And I do live close to Seattle... Hmmm ;-)
master_trainer_pat says, "You're getting there."
master_trainer_mike says, "keep practicing grasshopper :)"
master_trainer_mike says, "no more questions huh?"
master_trainer_mike says, "bueller? bueller?"
master_trainer_mike says, "I GET KNOCKED DOWN"
master_trainer_mike says, "BUT I GET UP AGAIN"
master_trainer_mike says, "YOU'RE NEVER GONNA KEEP ME DOWN"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #143 from daytongl:Which of the MTs will be at Origins?
master_trainer_mike says, "MT Pat, MT Mike, and Dark Master Trainer Mike."
master_trainer_mike says, "Dark Apprentice Steve will be there too but he will be working with another brand (TRAITOR!)"
master_trainer_pat says, "Hey that's almost the whole gang!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Wheres Scooby?"
master_trainer_pat says, "Scooby?!"
master_trainer_mike says, "RUH ROH RAGGY!"
master_trainer_pat says, "I think he's in the kitchen with Shaggy makin a sandwich"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #144 from trovtwo:Will neo 3 faeture more Weedles?
master_trainer_mike says, "one can only hope"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #145 from daytongl:Frye? Frye? Frye?

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #146 from great_1:Where is wizards's head quarter anyway.
master_trainer_mike says, "In Renton south of Seattle"
master_trainer_mike says, "by the Spam factory"
master_trainer_mike says, "downwinfd form the toxic waste dump"
master_trainer_mike says, "explains a lot huh?"
master_trainer_mike says, "hee hee hee"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #147 from darkchumaster:what card in the neo discovery do you think is the best?
master_trainer_mike says, "gameplay I like Yanma, but the Weedle chain is cool!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #148 from flamereka:what do u get if you win sts?
master_trainer_mike says, "a medal, a hat, a jacket, applause, product, kudos, etc"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #149 from venusaur2000:Can you really catch 27 quarters from your elbow ??????
master_trainer_mike says, "YEAH!"
master_trainer_mike says, "(not all at once maybe....but......)"
master_trainer_pat says, "if they're glued together..."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #150 from darkchumaster:any cards in neo discovery to be added to haymakers,rain dances,ferigator type deck, meganium type deck and wiggly"s
master_trainer_mike says, "geez guys that is up to you"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #152 from venusaur2000:why do you like weedle so much ???
master_trainer_mike says, "You see gang, Weedle is like love and we all want more love don;t we?"
master_trainer_pat smirks.

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #153 from chrisbo:Huh? What brand will Dark Apprentice Steve be working with? (Hmm, I wondered why it was so quiet this afternoon (0_0))
master_trainer_pat says, "Magic"
master_trainer_mike says, "somie lesser brand"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #154 from great_1:What do you guys like about Yanma?
master_trainer_pat says, "Swift attack..."
master_trainer_mike says, "dude! free retreat, the ability to do 10 damage to all of the opponent's Pokemon AND a gust effect for 1 grass energy?!?!?!?!?!"
master_trainer_mike says, "sure its a flip but still........."
master_trainer_pat says, "He's not game breaking or anything, just fun to play, varied attacks"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #155 from venusaur2000:What do you think of the Discovery Butterfree ???
master_trainer_pat says, "Not bad..."
master_trainer_mike says, "he's pretty cool, flexible with choosing status effects"
master_trainer_mike says, "and he heals the same amount he does, usually grass only heals half the amount"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #157 from darkchumaster:any celebi cards to come out?
master_trainer_pat says, "nothin yet"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #158 from flamereka:Dark Master Trainer Mike is that the genar dark mike ?
master_trainer_mike says, "yup"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #159 from darkchumaster:what is your favorite pokemon types?
master_trainer_mike says, "well I'm more of a legs man myself"
master_trainer_mike says, "hee hee hee"
master_trainer_pat says, "Grass...of course."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #160 from daytongl:Weedle - The most kicked around Pokemon in the Pokemon world. See: Scoop Up, Gust of Wind. He just likes the underdog! ;)
master_trainer_mike says, "The meek shall KNOCK OUT THE EARTH!"
master_trainer_mike says, "or something like that"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #163 from darkchumaster:what about the beedrill in discovery?
master_trainer_pat says, "pretty good too. That triple poison(if you flip heads) is naaastyee."
master_trainer_mike says, "free retreat!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #162 from trovtwo:What do think of the southern islands Weedle?
master_trainer_mike says, "wait and see"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #165 from chrisbo:What time does pre-registration for STS begin on Friday night next week? Are you guys gonna be there?
master_trainer_mike says, "The checkin starts around 7:30 pm. We will be getting in that night but will be shagged out following a prolonged squawk."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #166 from darkchumaster:why don't you choose all the questions in the chat?
master_trainer_mike says, "(anyone know the reference?)"
master_trainer_pat says, "Some we just can't understand, some are just plain SPAM and some repeat something we might have just answered"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #167 from venusaur2000:do you like Discovery kakuna
master_trainer_mike says, "its a good rebound atack but it doesn;t do anything on your turn"
master_trainer_mike says, "this can be a drawback"
master_trainer_pat says, "Did you guys find the misprint on that one?"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #168 from darkchumaster:what's your favorite haymaker pokemon?
master_trainer_mike says, "haymakers bore me silly"
master_trainer_pat says, "You don't know me very well do you?"
master_trainer_pat says, "Scyther!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #169 from trovtwo:What will we be able to do with the southern islands postcards?Send postcards to you to build a postcard monument..?
master_trainer_mike says, "whatever you would like to do with them"
master_trainer_mike says, "no more questions?"
master_trainer_mike says, "HE SINGS THE SONGS THAT REMIND HIM OF THE GOOD TIMES"
master_trainer_pat says, "I guess we better wrap it up Mike...no more questions..."
master_trainer_mike says, "HE SINGS THE SONGS THAT REMIND HIM OF THE BETTER TIMES!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #171 from sd_pokemom:can we also use the b-day pika phone # for website contest pikas that never arrived?
master_trainer_mike says, "the web site contest ended many months ago. If you haven't received one, you proibably didn;t win one, sorry."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #172 from pikachu89:What was the Kakuna error?
master_trainer_pat says, "See if you can find it by next weeks chat."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #175 from flamereka:how come the neo 3-4 have crazy pokemon that require 2 differenent types of energy. different deck ideas ?
master_trainer_mike says, "You;d have to ask Creatures, they made tha game and its cards."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #178 from great_1:Will there be any good and useful cards in the Southen Island series?
master_trainer_pat says, "I think so..."
master_trainer_mike says, "There are a couple of great ones"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #179 from sd_pokemom:so is it too late to send in create a cards?
master_trainer_mike says, "yup, they wrere due months ago"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #180 from benjita:Chumba Wumba, MTM?
master_trainer_mike says, "BOOYAH!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #181 from thundrchld:i never got a bday pikachu for sending in my baby pokemon drawing from league >=/
master_trainer_mike says, "as previously stated, if you sent in your league activity and have yet to get the card, you can call cust serv and we can check ouyt our master list and if you are on it, we can send out the missing card"
master_trainer_mike says, "call cust serv at 1-800-324-6496"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #182 from darkchumaster:is there going to be a neo magnemite with an electricbolt attack and zap cannon? and as a metal type?
master_trainer_pat says, "There is a Metal Magnemite in Neo Discovery."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #183 from sd_pokemom:re: #179--remember, some leagues started a lot later than others..
master_trainer_mike says, "as far as I know, there aren't any leagues running Season 1 for a few months now, if you are in a league that is that far behind then you can still sned in the activity sheets"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #184 from aaron_the_great:Kakuna has an old copyright date?

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #185 from chrisbo:Hah! I found the misprint. Not very significant though. I probably would not have found that a year ago (hint, hint).
master_trainer_pat says, "Yep, you got it...1999-2000??"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #186 from trovtwo:Will Wizards produce a promo for the third movie vhs/dvd?Though they probably will I just wanted to ask.
master_trainer_mike says, "maaybe :)"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #187 from darkchumaster:what is your favorite baby card pokemon? mine is cleffa. what about you
master_trainer_mike says, "baby Huey?"
master_trainer_pat says, "I still dig Elekid."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #189 from trekiev:i dont understand why Lt Surges Electrode was erratad, can you explain more.
master_trainer_mike says, "no, check out Team Compendium for the latest rulings on this card."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #190 from flamereka:how come there are so many UNOWN ?
master_trainer_mike says, "You;d have to ask Creatures, the company that owns and makes Pokemon that one"
master_trainer_pat says, "I think one of the designers ate too many Alphs Bits..."
master_trainer_mike says, "Ok, time gang!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Thank you all for coming!"
master_trainer_mike says, "We will have full details on Pokemon at Origins and Gen Con next week!"
master_trainer_pat says, "See you all next week. Later."
master_trainer_mike says, "Its been great working with Pat and DMT Mike here in Cust Serv but now I am off to help run the Leagues."
master_trainer_mike says, "I'll still be here every week with them though. See you at the STS!"