Pokemon Chat Report - Thursday, January 24, 2002
by Team Compendium

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master_trainer_mike says, "Ola mes amigos!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Commo est ta?"
master_trainer_pat says, "Ola, Tudo Bem!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Como Vai?"
master_trainer_mike says, "Comme si comme sa!"
master_trainer_pat says, "sheesh..."
master_trainer_mike says, "Et tu?"
master_trainer_mike says, "Welcome back my friends!"
master_trainer_mike says, "To the show that never ends!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Welcome back.."
master_trainer_mike says, "We're so glad you could attend!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Come inside come inside!"
master_trainer_pat says, "Welcome back, welcome back.."
master_trainer_mike says, "So, quite the plkethora of questions you have for us today."
master_trainer_mike says, "Let us answer the only question you have asked."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #4 from chrisbo:Que sera sera...

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #3 from gym_leader_blaine:so when will the professor test be on the web to take? What other things about the program can you tell use since the information was not on the Web the 21st as we thought it would be?
master_trainer_pat says, "Ummm...thanks?"
master_trainer_mike says, "Actually details should be up today or tomorrow. THe test is still being finalized."
master_trainer_mike says, "But that brings upa good point."
master_trainer_mike says, "We will be careful in the future to not give specific dates for posting anymore."
darkmt_mike grins evilly.
master_trainer_mike says, "It is unfair to you to expect something up and we are unable to get it there"
master_trainer_mike says, "AND it is unfair to us to have to rush when sometimes circumstances are beyond our control."wotc_mel grins and moves on

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #5 from pokesensei:So Mike,tell us all about your trip and how was the Pokecenter?(And of course DMTM was talking about you behind your back...) ;)
darkmt_mike says, "I was?"
darkmt_mike smiles.
master_trainer_mike says, "The Pokcenter is a cool place! Check it out if you are ever in NYC."
master_trainer_mike says, "They will be starting our League very soon, so those of you in NYC should go there!"
master_trainer_mike says, "I brought back some fun stuff :)"
master_trainer_pat says, "treats!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Also learned some cool secrets about the upcoming Pokemon cartoon series 5 and other stuff!"
master_trainer_mike says, "But I can't tell ya any of that :)"
master_trainer_pat says, "what? what? secrets! you didn't mention any secrets..."
master_trainer_mike says, "hee hee"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #6 from digiwarrior:when will the schedule for the challenge series be updated?
master_trainer_pat says, "Sometime in the future..."
master_trainer_pat says, "how's that for vague?"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #7 from turbocharizard:Can Rainbow Energy be used as Darkness Energy?
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes, you just don't get the extra effects of Darkness energy itself.."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #8 from darkpoinko:forget the questions, let's hear some minty fresh announcements! :D
master_trainer_mike says, "ok"
master_trainer_mike says, ""Some MINTY Fresh announcements""
master_trainer_mike says, "BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA"
master_trainer_mike says, "didja here that? :)"
master_trainer_pat says, "we have some cool new non-Pokemon stuff out this week..."
master_trainer_pat says, "Magic Torment and Chainmail Set 2 miniatures!"
master_trainer_mike says, "there IS non-Pokemon stuff??????"
master_trainer_pat says, "Very cool stuff for those of you into those games also.."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #9 from turbocharizard:What are the promo cards for season 2?
master_trainer_mike says, "Hmmmm, WAIT AND SEE!!!!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #11 from mechachu:So whats the deal with the whole poison effect. I mean, whats up wit dat!?
master_trainer_pat says, "Well, we were told that we needed to change our rules to be closer to what the Japanese rules for the game are."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #10 from turbocharizard:On the Rainbow Season License there are brackets on the front as if a sticker should go
master_trainer_mike says, "Actually that is a spot for the store to stamp their name and address on, so you and they know which store you are a member of"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #12 from marril2000:mike, any info you can release about the challenge series info that was said to be released on the 21st, but delayed because of the prof. test?
master_trainer_mike says, "Details are being edited now, should be up today or tomorrow hopefully"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #13 from turbocharizard:Can I work toward the Pokemon Tower Promo card before I earn the Jigglypuff Promo Card? Will this apply for season 2+ also?
master_trainer_mike says, "Nope! Have to do them in order."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #14 from turbocharizard:If I don't get all the cards I can earn in season 1, can I continue earning them in season 2?
master_trainer_pat says, "We're afraid not."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #15 from yoshi1001:If a Rocket's Snorlax/Dark Primape is Asleep/Confused (respectively), then gets poisoned, does its power still work?
master_trainer_mike says, "Of course."
master_trainer_mike says, "If a Pokemon Power says it is shut off if it is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed, then you also add Poisoned."
master_trainer_mike says, "If it does NOT say any of that, then Poisoning doesn't shut its power off either."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #16 from turbocharizard:RE: Poison and Burn stop Pkmn Powers. Does this apply to Baby Powers too?
master_trainer_pat says, "No, that's not a Pokemon Power. It stays in effect."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #17 from calathon:A couple of weeks ago it was ruled that if Porygon2 changed a Grass Energy Card to Fire, it would not increase the Damage of Ho-oh's Rainbow attack if there were only grass cards on Ho-oh. Can you reconsider this ruling?
master_trainer_mike says, "Actually none of us ever said that."
master_trainer_pat says, "I don't remember saying anything like that..."
master_trainer_pat says, "If so it was in error..."
darkmt_mike says, "I didn't!"
master_trainer_mike says, "If Porygon 2's Eneregy Converter is used, that energy now copunts as the new type. It could add more damage to the Ho-oh's attack as long as there was another grass eneregy also attached as per your example."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #18 from turbocharizard:If only 9 people come to the 5th week of the league, will the top 8 still get 2 cards or will it be less if there are fewer people?
master_trainer_mike says, "The prize breakdown in the league kit is assuming 32 players. It is mentioned that the Gym Leader can change this as they see fit if there are less participanrts."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #19 from michel1be:Did all the MT's pass the test ???
master_trainer_mike says, "Well, I wrote it and the others haven't taken it yet."
darkmt_mike says, "Test! Us? MWHAHAHAHA!"
master_trainer_mike says, "But I'm sure they will do fine (except DMTM, he is a talker not a playa!)"
master_trainer_mike says, "hee hee hee"
darkmt_mike says, "GRRR!"
darkmt_mike smirks.

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #20 from matthewssandslash:What's up with the Professor Program???
master_trainer_mike says, "What do you mean? Details coming up in the next day or two. The test is being finalized."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #21 from crosstrainer:If my active NR Ho-oh has four grass energy cards attached to it, how much damage does Rainbow Burn do?
master_trainer_mike says, "40"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #22 from super_nice_dude:Snorlax's pokeon pwer does that effects: it can be asleep, paralyze, poison or confused...BUT! the pokermon pwer don't work if its asleep, paralyze,poisonned, orconfused... WHY? How can it be confused if it pokemon powers tell he can't be? so the pokemon power always works?
master_trainer_mike says, "There are several ways to shut Pokemon powers off, like Magby's Sputter for example."
master_trainer_pat says, "Or Goop Gas"
master_trainer_mike says, "So if the Powers are shut off then Snorlax is Poisoned, even if the Powers turn back on, his Pokemon Power wouldn't work until the Poison effect was removed."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #23 from crosstrainer:If my active NR Ho-oh has 4 grass energy attached to it, & I have 3 NR Porygon2s on my bench, & each one uses its PP Energy Converter to to change a different grass energy to say water, fire, & psychic, how much damage does Rainbow Burn do?
master_trainer_pat says, "30 base damage + 10 for each different type of energy attached to Ho-oh. Soooo 70 damage..."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #24 from crosstrainer:NR Raichu is my active & I have 2 NR Porygon2s on my bench. Raichu has 1 lightning and 2 grass energies attached. If my Porygon2s change both grass energies to lightning energies, & Raichu uses Lightning Strike for 80 damage, do I discard 1 or 3 ene
master_trainer_mike says, "Discard them all, look its very simple. If an energy card is treated as another type then it is counted as that type."
master_trainer_mike says, "Just like Fire Burn does."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #26 from yoshi1001:If n3 Kingdra uses Genetic Memory to copy Fossil Seadra's Water Gun attack, how does that work as far as adding damage to the attack?
master_trainer_pat says, "Just as it states on the card. If you use one Water to pay for Genetic Memory and you have 3 other Water Energy attached to Kingdra, you will add 20 damage(because that is where it maxes out at) to the Water Gun attack."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #29 from crosstrainer:What differences (if any besides "holo") will there be between the new rainbow holo energy and the old Rainbow E. from Team Rocket?
master_trainer_pat says, "Really it's just different in looks. It doesn't even have the black promo star or a number. The foil on it looks really close to the foil on the Japanese cards. The holo pattern even shows through the border ink in some places."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #30 from calathon:Is TPC ever going to clarify Suicune?
master_trainer_pat says, "We hope so."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #32 from w00ty:Um, Whats the next promo? :D Got any nfo?
master_trainer_pat says, "One of the next seasons promos is a foil basic energy. That's all I'm gonna say."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #33 from crosstrainer:With the new special condition rule announced last week, we should be playing this format from now on or just the new modified events?
master_trainer_pat says, "I recommend starting to play with that rule now so you get used to it for tournament play."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #34 from slowking_man:"Circumstances beyond your control"? Did Gengar get loose again?
master_trainer_pat says, "He's been riding his Big Wheel around the office again!"
master_trainer_pat laughs hysterically.

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #35 from w00ty:Got any new rulings on suicune? Does it stop pichus zzzzzap etc?
master_trainer_pat says, "Nothing new."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #36 from super_nice_dude:If I use a pokemon breeder, I choose a pokemon I go search my deck for its evolution If the evolution isn't in my deck if the evolution is in my Prizes what do I do?
master_trainer_pat says, "You don't get to retrieve it if it happens to be in your prizes. You are out of luck, unfortunately."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #39 from poke_fan_nate:when will more detailed event info aprox be coming?
master_trainer_pat says, "Sorry, we're just not going to give out dates like that anymore. We're just tired of being wrong because of circumstances outside of our control."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #40 from captaincommando:Will there be any more Pokemon Leagues other than those listed on the website and have you heard of Toys R' Us involvement?
master_trainer_pat says, "We can always sign up new locations including Toys R Us locations that would like to continue doing the league"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #41 from super_nice_dude:how rare is a dark energy? What is the rarest, dark or metal energy?
master_trainer_pat says, "Metal is slightly harder to get because it's holo."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #42 from gym_leader_blaine:is it true the rumor that Pokemon league will have a snorlax drawing, were it might be made into a card
master_trainer_pat says, "hmmmm...maybe."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #38 from crosstrainer:Mike, when did you go to the Pokemon Center? I was just there last Thursday night.
master_trainer_mike says, "We were there on Monday."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #43 from chrisbo:What is the correct way to handle a Pokemon with Sabrina's ESP attached vs. an opposing Pokemon with the Legendary Body power? Would the Sabrina's ESP coinflip portion work or not?
master_trainer_pat says, "The same as you would normally handle it. The S. ESP is only affecting the Pokemon's attack that it is attached to. The coinflip portion works as normal."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #44 from darkpoinko:so how will we be able to earn the 'Wait and See' promo card?
master_trainer_pat says, "Many many sit-ups."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #45 from w00ty:Any info on next format other than modified? I hear NeoBlock sneasel banned, Promos and si aloud?
master_trainer_mike says, "what??? geez gang, wait and see"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #47 from marril2000:mike, can you please explain how to set up a 64 player tournament grid for the league, i only have under 32 attend at my gym, i just can figure out how to set it up if someone was to do a 64
master_trainer_mike says, "you can't run a 64 player tournament for the league sorry."
master_trainer_mike says, "32 max. It would take far too long otherwise."
master_trainer_mike says, "If you have more than 32 league members you should run more than 1 tournament"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #48 from calathon:If a Pokemon Power just says it doesn't work if the Pokemon is Confused but doesn't say anything about Asleep or Paralyzed, does Poison shut it off?
master_trainer_mike says, "Can you name one that says this?"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #49 from super_nice_dude:Do you guys already know which cards will be in the ''neo destiny'' expansion? Is there anything special,, all others NEo had something special like the 3 legendary dogs, the unkown and for neo2, the new evolution from the old pokemons? so do you guys know what will be in the neo4 destiny?
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes, Neo Destiny include Light and Dark versions of some Pokemon."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #50 from super_nice_dude:Rainbow counts as a basic energy?
master_trainer_pat says, "No, it's non-basic energy card."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #51 from gym_leader_blaine:will the prefessor program let us run prerelease tounaments with the new sets, just like what Magic is doing this weekend wi
master_trainer_mike says, "Nope sorry, pre-release evnbets will never hapopen for Pokemon"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #52 from super_nice_dude:Does rainbow energy can count as a dark or metal energy?
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes, this one's been asked today already. If you use Rainbow energy to provide Darkness or Metal you don't get the extra effects of that energy card, but you get the type you wwant"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #53 from w00ty:My pokemon league doesnt have any badge licenses or w/e left over... :O what i do =/

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #55 from marril2000:how would a league get more season licence holder pockets and chains incase a member decides not to attend any more and thinks they can keep there licence holder
master_trainer_mike says, "Your league would need to order another league kit. Same as last year if you needed more badge books."
master_trainer_mike says, "Have them contact their rep here at WOTC."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #54 from super_nice_dude:When will they have harry potter chats in this room?
master_trainer_pat says, "I think they're planning them for Wednesday's at 4pm"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #56 from matthewssandslash:Is the Jigglypuff you get in the first season the old Double edge one? If so, does it have new art? In either case, is it holo this time?
master_trainer_mike says, "Yes it is the Classic card (mening an old card rereleased)."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #57 from super_nice_dude:What is a E-card?
master_trainer_mike says, "You mean Card-E?"
master_trainer_mike says, "dunno"
master_trainer_mike says, "hee hee hee"
master_trainer_pat says, "Nope just a card that says 'Eeee""
master_trainer_pat says, "We are the cards that say "EEEE""

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #58 from yoshi1001:You'll be glad to know Team Compendium and myself have created a Public Service Announcement on this Poison deal for PIRN. I will do one for Suicune when that is finalized, but I'll probably be dead by 2237.
master_trainer_mike says, "Thanks :)"
master_trainer_mike says, "Suicune, who plays with tthat silly card? :)"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #59 from w00ty:Neo4 plannedd for march.. or when?
master_trainer_mike says, "WHEN!"
master_trainer_pat says, "February"
master_trainer_mike says, "doh"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #60 from super_nice_dude:What is al the types of tournaments and what are they different from other ( TOUR, QUALIFIERS, STS...)
master_trainer_mike says, "they am diffrent types such are sealed, contrsucted and of booster drafts they is."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #61 from marril2000:How many league reporting forms where suposed to come in a season one year 3 league kit? for some reason the kit my league received only got one, so we photo copied it once and send out the copy and the origenal >_<, how can i obtain more copies of it
master_trainer_mike says, "There was a miscommunication, sorry :) We actually only need 1 reporting form sent in per season."
master_trainer_mike says, "This makes it easier for you and easier for us."
master_trainer_mike says, "Preferably near the end of each season."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #63 from pigdeon_of_death:Re: 17: Wait a second...doesn't Ho-oh say it does 10+ for each extra energy CARD??? Not each energy!?! Doesn't the ruling you just gave overrule the card?
master_trainer_mike says, "Yeah, and an energy card is defined as a type if it provides energy OF taht type. So a Fire Burned Grass energy counts as a fire energy card!"
master_trainer_mike says, "So the Porygon 2 made those 3 other cards COUNT as other basic energy card types!"
master_trainer_mike says, "so ka?"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #64 from lance313:DMTM said I scored a 'Jenga!' on my Prof. test, but failed to note whether that was better or worse than 'Maple Bar 7' or 'Drill Peck for 20'. Can you clarify?
master_trainer_mike says, "there are days why I wonder why I am here........"
master_trainer_mike says, "hee hee"
darkmt_mike says, "Me Three!"
darkmt_mike says, "42 is the answer."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #68 from onederlnd:If a gatr is up against a Suicune (holo), would the extra damage from the discard pile be added? or would it only do the base damage (10)?
master_trainer_mike says, "sorry, we no answer Suine questions :)"
master_trainer_mike says, "hee hee"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #69 from digiwarrior:Any official release date of neo destiny and will they contain all the of the shining pokemon that are included in the japanese set?
master_trainer_mike says, "no official release dates ever again, but we are shooting for February"
master_trainer_mike says, "wait and see what is in the set"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #71 from digiwarrior:Do you guys have any plans for releasing card packs in McDonald's Happy Meals just the like the McDonalds in japan are doing with Card-E?
master_trainer_mike says, "ummm, wouldn't you get soy grease all over the cards?"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #73 from generalraikou:what happened to the DCI ratings? I lost two points and I havent even played since the WCSTS and all of a sudden I jump from 108 in the world to 78th....thats a cut of 30 players? are they cleaning up the list?
master_trainer_mike says, "Your rating should not have changed, though there might have beena correction."
master_trainer_mike says, "The Rankings wree updated."
master_trainer_mike says, "If a player has NOT played in 10 matches (not events, but matches) in the last 12 months then they lose their ranking."
master_trainer_mike says, "They still have their rating though."
master_trainer_mike says, "So many of the players who were ranked haven't played in over a year so they lost all of their rankings."
master_trainer_mike says, "That is why you moved up."
master_trainer_mike says, "Ok?"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #74 from digiwarrior:About the Gym Challenge tourneys...can more than 1 person earn a visit to the Stadium Challenges in your area if you win a Gym Challenge?
master_trainer_mike says, "Ok, let's correct this."
master_trainer_mike says, "The Gym Challneges (the local events) and the Stadium Challenges (the regional events) all offer trips to the World Championship."
master_trainer_mike says, "You do not earn trips to the Stadium Challenges, ok?"
darkmt_mike says, "You can just go to them!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #75 from daewonsong316:Would a benched unown N with 2 damage counters and a metal energy be knocked out or take 10 damage when mean looked?
master_trainer_pat says, "Do you mean Feint Attack?"
master_trainer_mike says, "If you meant Feint attack, then the Benchec Unown N would take 10 damage."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #76 from the_maple_bar:If Smeargle or Clefable Metronomes/Sketches Suicune, what occurs?
master_trainer_mike says, "The end of all things."
master_trainer_pat says, "There would be a small rip in the Space/Time continuum."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #77 from martin_moreno:Has any more information been released about Toys'R'Us's role in the Pokemon league?
master_trainer_mike says, "We are still working with them for full details BUT their corporate HQ said that it is ok for individual stores to run the league if they choose to do so so be sure to tell your local store you want the league!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #78 from martin_moreno:If a feraligatr does Riptide against a Suicune, how is damage calculated, according to the power?

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #81 from onlyinyourdreams:So for now, Holo Suicune stops anything other than base damage? Is that the current ruling?

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #84 from calathon:will the Suicune ruling get cleared up in time for the Challenge events?
master_trainer_pat says, "At this point, we will not answer any Suicune questions at all until we get some sort of clarification from TPC about how this functions."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #80 from martin_moreno:Why did Wotc decide Modified was the best possible format for the Challenge series?
master_trainer_mike says, "I will have an article up on the web site soon about that."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #82 from slowking_man:Hmm, special condition rule... Could you repeat it for us unfortunate souls who weren't here last week? =D
master_trainer_pat says, "Poison, Paralysis, Confusion, Sleep, Burn and Lightly-salted are now all called Special Conditions and they all will shut off Pokemon Powers unless a Pokemon Power states that it won't normally be shut off by these Conditions."
master_trainer_pat says, "BTW, I'm just kidding about lightly-salted."
master_trainer_pat says, "I made that one up."
master_trainer_mike says, "now low in sodium!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #83 from purity1:ok, we have holo energy.....how about more holo trainers, for my all holo deck? :D
master_trainer_mike says, "You already have two!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Just use Here comes Team Rocket and The Rocket's Trap! You would be a real winner!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #85 from lance313:Just to clarify on Genetic Memory: If Kingdra had one Water Energy, it could or could not use Seadra's Water Gun to do 10 damage (i.e., dow you subtract out the Genetic Memory cost before determinig whether you have enough energy to use the other attack?)
master_trainer_mike says, "Do you mean that it would do 10 more???? If so, it would not."
master_trainer_mike says, "Pat was right on the phone."
master_trainer_mike says, "The 1 water is paying the Genetic Memory's attack cost which is taking theplace of the Water Gun's attack cost."
master_trainer_mike says, "That 1 water would NOT count as an extra."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #86 from calathon:will Team Compendium have to take the Prof test and if so, will we get to take it first? :D -'Pop
master_trainer_mike says, "If they want to be professors they will :)"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #87 from w00ty:Correction on number 36, you dont look through deck for pokemon breeder, you play from hand, unlesss your talking about Pokemon Breeder Fields
master_trainer_pat says, "Right, I just assumed that's what they meant."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #88 from martin_moreno:Can I send Wotc money to tell me info ahead of time? =)
master_trainer_mike says, "hmmm no"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #89 from crosstrainer:My local TRU won't do Pokemon League again until June! If I resell cards via the internet, does that qualify as a business so I can run a league?
master_trainer_mike says, "No but you should find other local stores and convince them to run the league."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #90 from w00ty:Hmm... A pokemon tournament.. Winner gets to buy you a Donut!!! What a popular event that'd be... Agree?
master_trainer_mike says, "hmmm, my gut would explode in happiness and then I would explode from an exploded gut."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #93 from martin_moreno:Since most likely, Challenge series stops are going to MAJOR citys, is there a goos shot then that there will be a stop in Dallas?
master_trainer_mike says, "wait and see"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #94 from w00ty:Will WotC Be printing vs/ecard? Do you know? =/
master_trainer_mike says, "no VS, yes to card-E, Keith told you guys that a few weeks ago"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #95 from daewonsong316:does murkrow's feint attack avoid metal energy that are attached to benched pokemon?
master_trainer_mike says, "no Feint only ignores effects on the defending Pokemon NOT on Benched Pokemon"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #96 from gym_leader_blaine:how come Wizards wont let Pokemon have prerelease tournaments for its sets?
master_trainer_pat says, "It's really not about Wizards not letting Pokemon have pre-release event, it's just that we really don't have set release dates for Pokemon like we have for Magic. The Magic sets are pretty dependable with when they will launch. We don't have that consistency with Pokemon for a variety of reasons."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #97 from the_maple_bar:Any news from TRU on the League situation? My mom called them last week and they said were waiting for an answer from the higher ups
master_trainer_mike says, "Individual TRU stores can run the league, that is according to the TRU corporate HQ. The message may not have reached all the stores yet though."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #98 from matthewssandslash:If your Ditto is copying a Clefable, and your opponent has a pair of Dodrios benched, can Ditto retreat for free? In other words, does Dodrio decrease the Retreat Cost on the card?
master_trainer_pat says, "No, Dodrio says: When this is on you bench you pay one less to retreat. It doesn't actually reduce the retreat cost on Clefable"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #101 from calathon:My error. I was thinking of Misty's gyarados. That states that the PP "works even if confused" but leaves off Asleep and Paralyzed.
master_trainer_mike says, "ok"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #102 from martin_moreno:Whats the Pokemon card /Mcdonalds deal, if there is one?
master_trainer_mike says, "no idea, apparently something being done in Japan."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #103 from w00ty:Meh b-days in february.. Any idea if neo4 will be out be for valentines day"? =/
master_trainer_mike says, "sorry but no sepcific release dates to be given"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #104 from martin_moreno:So for sure were NEVER getting another STSoomb?
master_trainer_mike says, "no more STS's."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #106 from stoopid_monkey:Can I use cards like Neo Kabutops in the Fighting Season?
master_trainer_pat says, "Sure."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #107 from martin_moreno:What is Wotc's feeling's towards Ness?
master_trainer_mike says, "Nessie?? She gets bugged by all of the scientists looking for her."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #108 from the_maple_bar:No Suicune questions? Why not? Wait...this is a Suicune related question....=\
master_trainer_mike says, "RIGHT! So we won;t post it...errrr....wait!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #109 from crosstrainer:What would you recommend the best way to handle Suicune situations until there are official answers?
master_trainer_mike says, "use whatever rules you see fit or agree upon"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #112 from bubbi_guru:will there be anything for the 15+ age devisions to at Worlds besides judging, like side events?
master_trainer_mike says, "Yes there will be and ther will be the Wizards/Professor Challenge!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #113 from stoopid_monkey:Did you release where and when the Stadium and Gym Challenges will be?
master_trainer_mike says, "Should be up later today or tomorrow"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #115 from the_maple_bar:Important Annoucement : As of 1/23/2002, all the players that haven't renewed their personal information nor played in a DCI sanctionned tournament last year are not appearing in the rankings anymore. They will be reintegrated when the following condi
master_trainer_mike says, "right, either play in 10 more matches within a year, or update your online information"
master_trainer_mike says, "most of the players who lost their rankings though, are no longer active in tournament play]"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #116 from pigdeon_of_death:WAIT a second... Ho-oh says it's more for each different basic energy card! Energy converted, not each energy TYPE. Does changing the energy TYPE change the energy CARD??? (sorry... dumb thing can't do italics so I had to improvise... =/)
master_trainer_mike says, "ok, one more time, it says 10 more damage for each TYPE of basic energy card"
master_trainer_mike says, "a converted BASIC grass energy card to fire is STILL a BASIC energy card and it is now a FIRE energy card."
master_trainer_mike says, "So it would count!"
master_trainer_mike says, "However, a rainbow would NOT as it is NOT a BASIC energy card."
master_trainer_mike says, "Ok?"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #117 from tedevans222:Why has the league turned to absolutely nothing? We have one league in our area and theyre about to drop it..
master_trainer_mike says, "Whya ren't you helping them run it?"
master_trainer_mike says, "A league will thrive but only with your help!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #119 from pigdeon_of_death:Re: 83, isn't RSA holo too????????
master_trainer_mike says, "yup"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #120 from purity1:oh yeah...and all those holo surges and erikas and sabrinas.... hmm.....
master_trainer_mike says, "uh huh"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #122 from lurilu:Could a Holo Professor Oak be considered for future release?
master_trainer_mike says, "wait lemme consider that"
master_trainer_mike says, "hmmmmmmmmmmmm"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #123 from gym_leader_blaine:will there be more than one challenge tournament in each state, like we had two QT for each STS?
master_trainer_mike says, "there will be several across the country"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #125 from bubbi_guru:could little kids like me take the Professor test? Just to see if us little ones are as smart as the nice grown-
master_trainer_mike says, "nope, this is an exclusivbe program for our 15 and up players, you guys get a world championship instead"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #129 from soslowpoke:Is there anyway for leagues to request more season1 league licenses?
master_trainer_mike says, "yes have the store manager contact their WOTC rep"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #131 from crosstrainer:If I have Unown D on my bench, does that basically prevent my opponents Murkrow's Feint Attack?
master_trainer_mike says, "no"
master_trainer_mike says, "your Defending Pokemon would NOTY be protected as Feint would cut through the Unown D's protection."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #132 from stoopid_monkey:I'm trying to get my premeare league store to hold a booster draft. Do you have any tips on how to help them say yes to have one?
master_trainer_mike says, "No, you chousl offer to run it yourself."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #137 from crosstrainer:RE:101 Misty's Gyarados and new poison rule. I would suspect that poison and confuse would be equal, since you can't attack when asleep or paralyzed. Comments?
master_trainer_mike says, "Read the actual card, it's power is NOT shut off."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #138 from soslowpoke:For Stadium Challenges, I assume that there'll be one on the east coast, one on the west, and one in the midwest?
master_trainer_mike says, "that's the plan stan!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #139 from lance313:Okay, I'm lazy. When a card, attack, etc says 'Basic Pok�mon', i.e. Pok�mon March, Babies DON'T count, correct?
master_trainer_pat says, "Babies say at the top of the card that they count as a Basic Pokemon"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #140 from oldman_405:regarding the DCI & player updates. One of my players lost his ranking. He has played in a lot of matches in the last year. In fact on Sat at the STS he top 4rd. He is John Payne. Why did he lose his ranking?
master_trainer_mike says, "John Payne should contact the DCI. He might be using more than 1 DCI number. He might have used an incorrect number, there are a variety of reasons why this might have happened. Have him write in to the [email protected]"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #141 from soslowpoke:Could you answer Harry Potter questions if we had them?
master_trainer_pat says, "I can but I will not be answering them in this chat. If you want you can call me at Wizards Customer Service at 1(800)324-6496 after the chat is over and I'll answer your Harry Potter questions"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #142 from teambowchukit:I heard the Stadium Challenge is similair in a way to the past STS, is that true?
master_trainer_mike says, "The Pokemon Stadiums will be more like a Mgaic Grand Prix event. A large tournament with some side events (including a Professor Exclusive tournament)."
master_trainer_mike says, "There will NOT be all of the activities like Pikachu or pictures or King Ra Ra or drawings or that sort of thing."
master_trainer_mike says, "You will still be able to do some of that stuff at the World Championships though (hopefully)."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #143 from teambowchubash:Since there's not gonna be an STS...which means no QTs...can you give us a bit of info about the STS replacement...can't rememebr what's it's called. Some more info would be appreciated, but, since we know that sometimes you guys have to keep quiet about things...if nothing else can you tell us when we'll be able to find out more?
master_trainer_mike says, "Details on the Challenge series will be up today or tomorrow hopefully."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #144 from lucky_cal:I think this was once covered in a former chat, but in a more specific manner. If a Pok�mon uses a once-per-turn Pok�mon Power, like Evolutionary Light or Long-Distance Hypnosis, can it evolve, then devolve and use the power again?
master_trainer_mike says, "yes you could use it again"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #145 from crosstrainer:Murkrow's Feint Attack does 20 damage...plus 10 for each Darkness Energy Card?
master_trainer_mike says, "if you have darkness energy attached, if you have Rainbow attached then it would not do any extra damage.,"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #146 from onlyinyourdreams:OK< if a Murkrow's Feint Attack cuts through Unown D, then when a Clefable metronomes FEint Attack on Murkrow, why does that not cut through Sprout Tower? Both Unown D and Sprout Tower are global effects.....why the difference?
master_trainer_mike says, "you are making our heads hurt."
master_trainer_mike says, "sned these sort of questions in for email, the chat isn;t for rules lawyering, sorry ."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #147 from chrisbo:Re Q131 : However, Unown-D would be able to prevent damage done to the bench as a result of Feint Attack, right? The Unown-D power is only ignored as it applies to the Active Pokemon.
master_trainer_mike says, "Correct."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #149 from teambowchukit:After the Neo 4 series, what will be released?
master_trainer_mike says, "Card E"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #150 from soslowpoke:Design a Snorlax contest? Season 2's "Amazing Promotion" maybe?
master_trainer_mike says, "mmmmaybe"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #153 from jumpjet:Over here in the UK tournament results are not being added to DCI rankings despite the result sheets being sent off to Organised Play. Telephoning customer services ends up with a 'we will look into it reply' but nothing has been done in months ? any
master_trainer_pat says, "Please do not call Customer Service expecting us to help you with your DCI rating. We can help with Customer Service issues and game quesitons here."
master_trainer_mike says, "We will contact the head of OP in the UK and ask about this."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #154 from soslowpoke:Could I e-mail you about HP questions?(If so, where should I e-mail?)
master_trainer_mike says, "send them to [email protected]"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #155 from bubbi_guru:can you win a trip through the stadium events? sorry if the question was allready asked.
master_trainer_mike says, "yup!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #156 from oldman_405:How will professor's advance to the next level up?
master_trainer_mike says, "that will be explained on the wbe site soon"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #157 from theknightess:why is everyone copying all the pokemon stuff? Like digimon and so on?
master_trainer_pat says, "Flattery, I guess"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #158 from teambowchubash:I can't help but wonder...why all the changes to the STS...well I should say Challenge Series and Stadium Challenges...but anyways...why all the changes this year?
master_trainer_mike says, "Because of many factors, such as reduced budgets, a desire to take the game to the next level, and so on."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #160 from theknightess:are there going to be any more pokemon card sets coming out very soon?
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes, next month we'll have Neo Destiny out."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #159 from chrisbo:Re Q142 - But without King Ra Ra, what are the non-tournament participants (i.e. "non-Poke-playing parents", other siblings, etc. ) going to be able to do???
master_trainer_mike says, "The Pokemon Gym and Stadium Challenges are tournaments only."
master_trainer_mike says, "They are not events for anyone and everyone. You go to them to play in the tournament and play the TCG."
master_trainer_mike says, "The World Championship will have lots of fun stuff for other people to do."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #163 from chrisbo:Is there a telephone number where one can speak to someone regarding DCI issues, or is the "[email protected]" e-mail our only recourse? (Frankly, I've found the e-mail to be very slow to respond.)
master_trainer_mike says, "sorry, email is it. They are very busy ( I see them running aorund all the time)."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #161 from darkpoinko:for the Card-E set when it comes out, will we get the new Universal-type layouts or will you stick with the old Neo layouts? do we get the new card back designs too?
master_trainer_mike says, "wait and see"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #164 from teambowchubash:Another curiosity here....who's Master Trainer Bryan?
master_trainer_mike says, "Tyais, who helped start the Pokegym."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #165 from crosstrainer:Thanks for clarifying up the Porygon2/Ho-oh debate. We were confused.
master_trainer_pat says, "We know."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #167 from theknightess:are there going to be any more pokemon coming out? That would be neat to see an evolution of sudowoodo or blissey or something.
master_trainer_mike says, "That is not for us to decide."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #168 from oldman_405:At Origins during the Prof. only events, will there be events for under 15 to do?
master_trainer_mike says, "There will be sanctioned Pokemon tournaments at Origins, yes."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #170 from theknightess:on some cards, there's a white star or diamond or something. What does that mean?
master_trainer_pat says, "Be more specific, are you asking about Japanese hyper-rares?"
master_trainer_pat says, "We don't do those, if that's what you're referring to."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #172 from gym_leader_blaine:is origins one of the stadium tournaments?
master_trainer_mike says, "Nope, it is just a very large convention where we will also be holding the Professor Championship."
master_trainer_mike says, "Any more questions? If not, we will end it early so we can get back to work (I need to get that Professor test finalized)."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #173 from theknightess:I'm sorry. I got disconnected. What does the white simbol mean?
master_trainer_mike says, "That only appears on japanese cards. They use it for their hyper raraes"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #174 from gym_leader_blaine:will the three stadium tournaments have professor tournaments also
master_trainer_mike says, "Yes they will."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #175 from lucky_cal:Can you show the announcements again.. I got here late.
master_trainer_mike says, "there weren't any this week, details on the Professor Program and Challenge series will be up today or tomorrow on our web site"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #176 from oldman_405:So us 15+ players can play in 3 Stadium challenges plus Origins?
master_trainer_mike says, "YUP! So you have even MORE events than last year!"
master_trainer_mike says, "There will also be the Wizards/Professor Challenge to be held after the World Championship."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #177 from w00ty:Im sorry i got d/c to, but my wotc store isnt selling pokemon cards, etc. WHY NOT
master_trainer_mike says, "No idea, have you asked them? They might be out of stock."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #178 from gym_leader_blaine:im a little comfused on how origins fits into things
master_trainer_mike says, "details to come on the web site soon"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #179 from theknightess:A lot of people say Japanese are more valuable. Is that true?
master_trainer_mike says, "I never like to rank people's value...."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #180 from darkpoinko:if we pass the professor exam, do we get to wear white lab coats and throw books at people?
master_trainer_mike says, "no book throwing will be allowed"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #182 from sd_pokemom:Are the Gym Challenge TOs going to be "strongly encouraged" to run open 15+ events?
master_trainer_mike says, "yup!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #183 from w00ty:Btw, there not out of stock, they said there not gonna sellem no more
master_trainer_mike says, "I doubt that. You shouold talk with the store manager if you are unhappy with a situation ina store."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #184 from oldman_405:The Wizards.Professor Challenge held after the World Championship, Is that one of the 3 Stadium events or is this another new add on?
master_trainer_mike says, "Yet another opportunity for you! Details to come!"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #187 from general_surge:RE: Q180 so we get the lab coats right?
master_trainer_pat says, "BYOLC"
master_trainer_pat says, "Bring your own Lab Coat."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #186 from stoopid_monkey:will there be any pokemon events at gen con?
master_trainer_mike says, "Yup!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #188 from theknightess:I mean the cards. Are Japanese cards more valuable?
master_trainer_mike says, "dunno, a card is worth whatever you can get for it"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #189 from wizo_talisman:re 180: But the professors still get to have debates about donuts, correct?
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes, donut debates have been grandfathered in"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #190 from w00ty:Well they said there not out of stock, they just are not going to. But i mean its a wotc store, and where will i get my cards?
master_trainer_mike says, "Listemn, this is not the place for this debate. If you talked with the store manager and didn't likethe answer you got, then you should ask to talk with teh District Manager, that is the normal process."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #191 from oldman_405:More good news. YES
master_trainer_mike says, "YEEEEESSSSSS!!!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #192 from sd_pokemom:Will WotC be at Comic con International in SD this year?
master_trainer_mike says, "dunno"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #194 from lucky_cal:Twenty years ago, did any of you think that in the year 2002, you would be talking about Japanese creatures with special powers, and getting paid for it?
master_trainer_pat says, "Nope, I didn't even think that 5 years ago"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #193 from captaincommando:If a league were start within a couple of weeks would you be able to send the season 1 kit so we start off right from the beginning
master_trainer_mike says, "As long as a league starts relatively soon they can start fomr the first season, if they start any later than Februrary then they will have to start in a later season"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #195 from stoopid_monkey:Can you be more specific at the pokemon events at gen con? Like will there be sanctoined booster drafts, tourneys, or things like that?
master_trainer_mike says, "details will be listed on the Gen Con books when they come out"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #196 from gym_leader_blaine:so the stadium tournaments will have professor tournaments, then is at origins is were you can win the trip to judge?
master_trainer_mike says, "details to come guys"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #197 from daewonsong316:is there any idea of when the next major event will take place?... im 14 and turning 15 in september and was just wondering where i would get hit regarding the age restrictions.
master_trainer_mike says, "you should still be able to play in eth World Championship assuming you can earn an invitation"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #198 from bubbi_guru:will we be able to see the MT's test results???*evil Grin*
master_trainer_mike says, "nope :)"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #199 from oldman_405:is there a limit to the # of kits a league can buy? (per season)
master_trainer_mike says, "nope"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #200 from teambowchubash:What should a Gym Leader do if they haven't gotten the Season 1 stuff for the New League yet?
master_trainer_mike says, "their store manager should have contacted us already"
master_trainer_mike says, "any more questions my friends????"
master_trainer_pat says, "Anyone?"
master_trainer_pat says, "anyone?"
master_trainer_mike says, "Bueller? Bueller?"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #202 from onlyinyourdreams:I was just wondering if the "World Championship" is really going to be a World Championship, or if it only going to include players from North America and Europe....
master_trainer_mike says, "It will include players form all regions that are running Pokemon Oragnized Play premeiere events."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #203 from crosstrainer:What is the deadline for starting this season's league?
master_trainer_mike says, "It must be started by the enmd of February."

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #204 from oldman_405:Will the gym or Stadium challenges be 1 day or 2 day events?
master_trainer_pat says, "1 day events"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #206 from edderz:Re 203: what about UK where we are several seasons behind?
master_trainer_mike says, "so? you can still participate in the world championships if you earn a trip"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #205 from stoopid_monkey:Will there be any players from Japan at the World Championships?
master_trainer_mike says, "yes"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #207 from crosstrainer:You must be contacted by a store by the end of Feb. or it must be up and running by end of Feb?
master_trainer_mike says, "now you are being silly"
master_trainer_mike says, "Hmmmm? That's it? That's every last pair oif shoes in the place?"
master_trainer_pat says, "Well, looks like we should wrap it up for this week eh Mike?"
master_trainer_mike says, "Unless you want to try....THE CRUEL SHOES!"
master_trainer_pat says, "I will."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #208 from chrisbo:Will any of the Gym Challenges be run by DSL (i.e. "mall tour" style), or will they be all local stores instead.
master_trainer_mike says, "they will be run by TO's."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #209 from oldman_405:Will later seasons, in league, have other formats, besides open format for the tournaments?
master_trainer_mike says, "maybe"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #214 from purity1:steve martin, right?
master_trainer_pat says, "Well, excuse us!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #210 from lance313:So is the Prof Championship at Origins, or seperate? Because you siad the Prof was after the World Cham, where the winner of Origins is supposed to judge???
master_trainer_mike says, "No, I said the Professor Championship is at Origins. The Wizards/Professor Challenge will be held after World's."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #212 from daewonsong316:there are qualifiers for the new major events, correct?
master_trainer_mike says, "The Gym and Stadium Challenges are basically qualifiers for the World Championship!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #213 from beedrill300:Is it ok to use Base Pokemon Center in Modified since the promo Pokemon Center is allowed, or would I need to get the promo version of it?
master_trainer_mike says, "You can use it!"
master_trainer_mike says, "YOU CAN DO IT!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Kick Punch"
master_trainer_mike says, "Its all in the mind!"
master_trainer_pat says, "I gotta believe!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #215 from daewonsong316:Assuming i won a qualifier when i was 14, i would be able to participate in the event when i become 15, correct? and are there any estimated dates or months for the gym and stadium series?
master_trainer_mike says, "Correct, you would be grandfathered in."
master_trainer_mike says, "Details to come on our web site soon!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #216 from chrisbo:That's the second time you've used the term "Wizards/Professor Challenge". Is "wizard" going to be yet another category of Pokemon participant?
master_trainer_mike says, "no, we here at WOTC are Wizards...heh heh heh"
master_trainer_pat says, "Wizards"
master_trainer_mike says, "so you think you know more than us do you?!?!?!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Well; we shall see (muhahahahahaha)."
master_trainer_pat says, "wacky"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #217 from daewonsong316:is the thing with pokemon center also true for the psyduck from fossil set?
master_trainer_mike says, "yes"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #218 from teambowchubash:Have you guys been drinking surge or something..you're very hyper :-p
master_trainer_mike says, "KHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!"
master_trainer_mike says, "huh?"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #219 from chrisbo:... or am I reading way too much into that?
master_trainer_pat says, "stinky mugglewhips"
master_trainer_pat says, "Yes"
master_trainer_mike says, "too much reading...yes definately.....too much.,....."
master_trainer_pat says, "too much sugar"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #220 from oldman_405:Will we need to pre-register for Stadium events, if we don't win a trip? & Will we have plenty of time to pre-register like we did this last STS?
master_trainer_pat says, "nyah"
master_trainer_pat says, "nyah, nyahr nyahs"
master_trainer_mike says, "ok, you do not have to register for Stadium of Gymk challnegs, they are basiucally qt's themselves."
master_trainer_mike says, "AND you can only get inot the World CHampionships unless you win a trip OR are oinbe of the higest rating players."
master_trainer_mike says, "Kierin says to say "Hi for me""
master_trainer_pat says, "Ok"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #221 from darkpoinko:at the CHallenge events if there's people in line for the bathroom, do I reserve the right to rap my way to the front?
master_trainer_mike says, "BOOYAH!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #222 from soslowpoke:So will there possibly be new info on the website tonite?
master_trainer_mike says, "I'm sure somewhere on the web, there will be new info tonight!"
master_trainer_mike says, "there are many website yo know"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #223 from daewonsong316:Why has wizards never taken the approach of entry-fee's for events of the older age leading up to pay for trips to the major events? i would gladly pay 5-10 dollars to have a shot at going to major events
master_trainer_mike says, "hmmm, wait and see what is cvoming!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #224 from chrisbo:About the League to be held at NYC-Pokemon Center, is it going to be any different than other leagues or is it going to be the same as everyone else?
master_trainer_mike says, "the same and yet different"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #225 from slowking_man:Hmm..."Stadium of Gymk" challenges? Another new event?
master_trainer_mike says, "hey man, you try typing while yo uare laughing at yourslef"
master_trainer_pat says, "That's right next to Gyml."
master_trainer_mike says, "I have been using a Triump the Isulty Dog accent for the last 10 minutes!"
master_trainer_pat says, "He's driving me nuts!"
master_trainer_mike says, "NUTS I TELKL YOU!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #226 from jumpjet:Base Pokemon Centre and fossil Psyduck will be accepted in sanctioned events without a copy of the promo available outside play - correct?
master_trainer_pat says, "Hands off don't telkl me!"
master_trainer_mike says, "si senor!"
master_trainer_pat says, "OI"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #228 from chrisbo:::Waves hello to Kieran, and wonders when he's going to join us for a chat::
master_trainer_mike says, "He is always here is spirit, or is taht his smell ?"
master_trainer_mike says, "BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA"
master_trainer_mike says, "he is standing behind me with a hockey stick"
master_trainer_mike says, "call 9111"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #231 from chrisbo:I just thought of this... When you post the "new information" is it going to be on the wizards.com site, or on the PokeGym?
master_trainer_mike says, "on our wizzards.com site"
master_trainer_mike says, "minus one Z of course"

master_trainer_pat presents the speaker with question #232 from daewonsong316:Would a non-metal confused pokemon take 0 self damage, the same as the mecanic's behind chansey? creating an attack doing 20, doing 10 less then taking 10 less?
master_trainer_mike says, "no because ice cream has no bones!"
master_trainer_pat says, "this question is unfinished...no soup for you!"
master_trainer_mike says, "People have come tothis concert from as far away as EXIT 12!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #233 from slowking_man:wizzards.com...that's actually a good idea for a website!
master_trainer_mike says, "okay-day!"
master_trainer_mike says, "yousa really thins so?"
master_trainer_mike says, "how wude!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #234 from daewonsong316:....?
master_trainer_mike says, "well ?????????? back to you buddy!"
master_trainer_pat says, "weddy to woll?"
master_trainer_mike says, "ok, feeling quite silly now, time to go for my treatment"
master_trainer_pat says, "Up the dosage"
master_trainer_mike says, "'see you aww newt week, huhhuhuhuhhuhuhuhuhuuhuh"
master_trainer_mike says, "A RIVITED TURKEY!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #235 from onlyinyourdreams:Is anyone else geting scared now? =/

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #236 from teambowchubash:You did drink surge didn't you....I knew it..nothing gives you a caffeine boost like surge o.O';;;
master_trainer_mike says, "BYE!"
master_trainer_mike says, "MUHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA>......ehh ehh...(cough cough) choke (thud)"
master_trainer_mike says, "............................................................................................................"