Pokemon Chat Report - Thursday, April 24, 2003
by Team Compendium

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master_trainer_mike says, "Hi gang."
master_trainer_mike says, "MTM is here and is residing in the domicile!!!!"
master_trainer_mike says, "or something like that"
master_trainer_mike says, "I just finished going through all of the older rules questions on the Professor list. So Professors, be prepared for a lot of maile today."
master_trainer_mike says, "I will be sending out a membership card order tomorrow for those whose cards have expired and also the new Professors."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1284 from teambowchubash:When is the next pokemon card set going to be released?
master_trainer_mike says, "Sky Ridge comes out in early May."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1285 from pokemonfighter:when is skyridge comeing out

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1286 from pokemonfighter:will skyridge be playable for sbz
master_trainer_mike says, "Yes it will. The next SBZ takes place on May 24-25th."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1287 from cattdreams:can you use charizards energy burn on an attached boost energy to make it into 3 fire energy?
master_trainer_mike says, "Yes you could."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1288 from chrisbo:If I have a Crystal Energy on Expedition Tyranitar, does "Dark Aura" change the Crystal Energy to provide Darkness Energy only, or does it also still provide the basic types that are currently attached to the Tyranitar?
master_trainer_mike says, "Tyrannitar states "All Energy attached to Tyrannitra is Darkness Energy instead of its normal type.""
master_trainer_mike says, "This means that attached cards ONLY provide Darkness Energy while this Poke-BODY is in effect."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1289 from chrisbo:When using a Technical Machine or Cube trainer, do you have to flip for the Baby Rule check when using its attack?
master_trainer_mike says, "Yes you do."
master_trainer_mike says, "(he's quoting questions from the Professor list I think.........)"
master_trainer_mike smirks.

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1290 from pokemonfighter:what set is going to be rotated out in the new format
master_trainer_mike says, "Wait and see :)"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1291 from farbsman:If I have a Meganium with Wild Growth active and I have a Blissey from Aqua and I use Happy Healing, if Blissey has 2 grass energies on it do I get to remove 2 damage counters or 4 if the flip is heads?
master_trainer_mike says, "4. Blissey counts the number of Energy (not energy cards)."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1292 from cattdreams:in reguards to my last question (1287) could you discard the single boost energy that's been energy burned to pay for firespins energy discard cost
master_trainer_mike says, "Nope. Fire Spin says to discard 2 CARDS, so you must discard 2 Fire Energy Cards regardless of how much energy they are providing."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1293 from m_p_douglas:Must still be cool up North, it hasn't gotten hot, hotter or hottest yet, down here in Florida.
master_trainer_mike says, "It's been drizzly and cool the last few days."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1294 from farbsman:Re:1291 oops didn't read the whole card, my fault
master_trainer_mike says, "S'ok :)"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1295 from marril2000:Mike, is there any word on when the Professor Program will end (such as last send outs for Professor Cards, last chances for people to be part of the program, etc.)?
master_trainer_mike says, "Nothing announced yet."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1296 from chrisbo:Yeah, I'm quoting questions. Too bad I've only had time to read through the first couple of Prof e-mails today. >_<
master_trainer_mike says, "You can assume that anything sent out as an answer to the Professor list is cannon (just like the chat) and you don't need to ask me them here again."
master_trainer_mike says, "Unless there is some clarification you need."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1297 from farbsman:Re:1291 actually it is only 2, after I read Maganium I realized it only works for grass pokemon with grass energy on it
master_trainer_mike says, "There you go :)"
master_trainer_mike says, "Ya got ne pardner!"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1298 from pk_88:Hey Mike! Been a while. I'm sure this has been asked already, but are you going to Origins/Gencon/both?
master_trainer_mike says, "I will be at both, running Pokemon and Risk 2210."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1299 from cattdreams:ok, one more firespin question (sorry) if I have a charizard with 2 recycle energies attached and two fire energies, I use energy burn to turn the recycles into fire, could I discard the recycles, and still expect them to return to my hand even though they were changed into fire energy?
master_trainer_mike says, "Yes you could. Changing what type of Energy a card provides does NOT remove any additional effects from the card."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1300 from pk_88:For lack of anything better to ask...do you think AQ Victreebel is versatile enough to make a decent/good MF deck?
master_trainer_mike says, "It is similar to the Erika's Victreebel card that came out in Gym Heroes."
master_trainer_mike says, "A decent deck was made but the Erika's cards had other tricks to use (like Erika's Maids)."
master_trainer_mike says, "It is a decent card and a deck could be made but I think there are more powerful alternatives."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1301 from marril2000:Mike, since energy requests for TOs and Professors went out on the list, has every single energy card been counted? If so, can you comment on the final numbers?
master_trainer_mike says, "Not sure what you mean. So far 1 person has requested Energy so far."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1302 from farbsman:When will DMTM start posting info on the cards on the boards?
master_trainer_mike says, "Dunno, I'll ask him when I see him next."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1303 from marril2000:For Risk2210 at GenCon, will the players have to bring their own games or will they be provided for use?
master_trainer_mike says, "The game will be provided for the tournaments."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1305 from cattdreams:can you shed some light on the new game mechanics that will be introduced in skyridge? (mystery plates and so on)
master_trainer_mike says, "Mystery Plates and the Miracle Spheres are Technical Machines with interesting variations."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1306 from marril2000:In the document released on the GenCon website there was no information about the casual play pokemon... what days/times will these be running at Origins and GenCon?
master_trainer_mike says, "Depending on my staff situation, there will be the League run as the last few years. Usually 10am - 9pm on Fri and Saturday and 11am to 4pm on Sunday."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1307 from pokemonfighter:at gen con do you have to pay for the badges to get in
master_trainer_mike says, "Yes, these conventions have door fees for badges."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1308 from m_p_douglas:Happy healing -- only heals benched pokemon -- not active -- so LC Venusaur could move energy too Blissey and back again, and Dodrio could provide retreat aid to allow Venusaur to retreat so it could be on the bench to be healed. Just the kind of complicated combo good players like to thrash with Double Gust and one hit knockouts.
master_trainer_mike says, "Ok, there ya go."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1309 from jdgloom:Any chance we'll ever see a shining mew promo?
master_trainer_mike says, "No plans at this time."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1310 from cattdreams:since skyridge is soon to be released, will a full spoiler for aquopolis cards be released on the wizards web site just like they have for the other sets?
master_trainer_mike says, "I'll ask."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1311 from marril2000:Re: 1301: I was wondering if an Inventory or record of all the energy cards at wizards was made in order for these draft kits to be released? and if you could comment, what was the final count on total energy cards?
master_trainer_mike says, "Sorry, inventory is propietary information."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1312 from farbsman:Re#1299 answer, so if they retain there abilities, Dark energies cards on Tyranitar (Exped) still adds +10 to the damage done, correct?
master_trainer_mike says, "Correct, and Metal would reduce damage and so on."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1313 from lepi1962:Will you announce 3 promos "sign up reward for the SBZ" in advance like you did last time?
master_trainer_mike says, "You mean will I tell you what the promos are? mmmmmmaybe"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1315 from farbsman:Can you tell us what the new energies in Skyridge do?
master_trainer_mike says, "The most interesting is the Retro Energy."
master_trainer_mike says, "Provides 1 colorless, when you attach it from your hand to an evolved Pokemon you may remove up to 2 damage counters from that Pokemon and discard the top card (devolving it)."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1316 from lepi1962:ok let's try again - what are the 3 promos that will be given at the May SBZ?
master_trainer_mike says, "not gonna tell you :)"
master_trainer_mike says, "yet"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1317 from lepi1962:Wil there be a WOTC Pokemon promo card released on May 16 for Pokemon Heroes movie #5?
master_trainer_mike says, "no plans for that"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1318 from farbsman:Have all the SBZ locations been set yet?
master_trainer_mike says, "still working on a last few"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1319 from lepi1962:How correct is Soslow's Skyridge list posted on WOTC board?
master_trainer_mike says, "Sorry, haven't looked at it."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1320 from pokemonfighter:will the last format change be permant or will nintendo change it when the take over
master_trainer_mike says, "They have tld us nothing, you'd have to ask them."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1321 from cattdreams:can you tell us anything about the new precon decks for skyridge ( and which one is your favorite)
master_trainer_mike says, "They are both cool, have to wait and see."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1322 from marril2000:What is the final planned number of Super BattleZone May locations?
master_trainer_mike says, "I can schedule a few more if locations that will work and make sense are available."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1323 from lepi1962:Did WOTC start to send Skyridge to distributors (some of them mentioned April 23)?
master_trainer_mike says, "Sorry, first I don;t know. Second that is propietary."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1324 from pokemonfighter:will there be still professors for pokemon or is the program going to over with
master_trainer_mike says, "All Wizards of the Coast programs for Pokemon will end when we are no longer involved with the Brand."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1325 from farbsman:Did you design the Decks for Skyridge like you did the others?
master_trainer_mike says, "I did them both. So hate me if you need too."
master_trainer_mike grins evilly.

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1326 from lepi1962:Is the last BZ kit, the August one?
master_trainer_mike says, "That is when the program is scheduled to end, yes."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1327 from cattdreams:do any of the skyridge pokemon have e-reader attacks like the [exp?] mew?
master_trainer_mike says, "Not that I know of."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1328 from farbsman:Anything extra coming in the upcoming BZ kits to hand out to league players? Like oh I don't know reverse holo energies, the kids are driving me nuts for them.
master_trainer_mike says, "wait and see"
master_trainer_mike grins evilly.

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1329 from pokemonfighter:i heard that ditto is going to be in skyridge and has a good attack is that so
master_trainer_mike says, "mmmmmmmaybe"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1330 from marril2000:Mike, when did you start your involvment with the Pokemon TCG? I found a base set rule book, but your name isn't listed in the credits
master_trainer_mike says, "I have been involved since Oct 1999. I was a manager in customer service at first and didn't get written credit until later."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1332 from marril2000:Any plans to bring Fossil Ditto back in Jamboree? Nothing like the good old Ditto Files...
master_trainer_mike says, "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"
master_trainer_mike says, "............no..................."
master_trainer_mike smirks.

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1331 from cattdreams:did everyone run out of questions?
master_trainer_mike says, "I dunno, did they???"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1333 from farbsman:RE: 1332 Gee why not bring back ditto, let Nintendo put up with it :)
master_trainer_mike says, "Now now, no last minute attacks :)"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1334 from puritys_echidna:no no no.... jamboree is new cards... fossil ditto in in LC2... riiiiiight?
master_trainer_mike says, "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH"
master_trainer_mike says, "................nope..................."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1335 from marril2000:Any plans to give the Master Ruling Document one last update before nintendo takes over the TCG?
master_trainer_mike says, "Actually, anyone out there want to do that for me? I have lots of product here I would be willing to send out :)"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1336 from pokemonfighter:mtm can i play you gen con if you are going to be there
master_trainer_mike says, "If there is time, sure."
master_trainer_mike says, "I tend top be pretty busy at those shows."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1337 from marril2000:If a Ditto goes against a Blastoise, can Ditto use Raindance on any type of Energy?
master_trainer_mike says, "Nope"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1338 from steve_p:hey mike, when do you plan to put the skyridge SBZs up on the DCI tournament locator? just curious.
master_trainer_mike says, "They haven't been sanctioned yet as I am working on a last few locations. Perhaps next week."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1339 from farbsman:Any plans to leak info about Jamboree any time soon since it is your set?
master_trainer_mike says, "mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmnope :)"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1340 from marril2000:If Ditto is opposite a Brock's Ninetales which has used Shapeshift to turn into Clefable, is Ditto a Clefable or a Brock's Ninetales?
master_trainer_mike says, "LALALALALALALALALALALALA"
master_trainer_mike says, "I can't hear you!"
master_trainer_mike grins evilly.

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1347 from m_p_douglas:from the Master Rulings - Ditto vs. Smeargle's Sketch -- Smeargle gets to use whatever attack Ditto used last. So, what about Metronome type Pokemon vs. Smeargle's Sketck, how about the same rule applying? Sketch copies whatever attack was Metronomed not the Metronome itself. Just like if a Pokemon is confused you get to Sketch Confusion damage for 20 to yourself. This could happen in a tourney.
master_trainer_mike says, "You are making my head hurt......................."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1349 from jdgloom:Is it safe to say that some people are rather overrating the potential of WildGrowth Exeggutor decks?
master_trainer_mike says, "I dunno. I was asking you guys what you thought."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1350 from steve_p:are you looking for staff to help at GenCon and Origins Pokemon tourneys?
master_trainer_mike says, "The Premiere TO, Mike Guptil, has probably already set up his paid staff for the show."
master_trainer_mike says, "I will need volunteers to help run the Pokemon BattleZone at both shows, and depending on the number of participants, we may need some additional help for the larger events."
master_trainer_mike says, "Make sure to contact us at the show."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1352 from m_p_douglas:Re: 1347 Sigh... I can't copy and paste ... Pplleeaasse look at it. I typed it twice, my fingers are sooo tired...
master_trainer_mike says, "Anyone else want to take a crack at that question????"
master_trainer_mike says, "After 4 years of answering those sorts of things................"

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1353 from m_p_douglas:Re 1347 DMTM and MT Patman spent 20 minutes on Smeargle vs Togetic Super Metronome...while you were off chasing Weedles
master_trainer_mike says, "And you think this will actually ever appear???"
master_trainer_mike says, "Ok, let me look at the question............"
master_trainer_mike says, "Sketch would do whatever attack you had Metronomed."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1355 from steve_p:Have you created a "winner" version of the RH Prof Elm promo?
master_trainer_mike says, "Nope."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1356 from m_p_douglas:Clefable is played lots in unlimited...and Smeargle used to be played at lot when Gatr was King...
master_trainer_mike says, "People still play Unlimited???"
master_trainer_mike smirks.

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1358 from steve_p:yah, we still play unlimited. besides, wasn't that the WOTC-suggested format for the March BZs? We got some newbies at our BZ who have never seen a Raindance deck :)
master_trainer_mike says, "Understood."
master_trainer_mike says, "I was just kidding."

master_trainer_mike presents the speaker with question #1359 from m_p_douglas:AQ Kangaskhan looks nice "Baby outing look at the top 3 cards in your deck and choose one and put it into your hand..." Something Neutral and BIG and draws cards...
master_trainer_mike says, "Kind of like the original Kangaskhan with its Fetch :)"
master_trainer_mike says, "And now it is the end of the chat again."
master_trainer_mike says, "Thank you all for coming!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Skyridge will be out in 2 weeks or so. Next SBZ coming up and so on!"
master_trainer_mike says, "Lots more going on!"
master_trainer_mike smiles.
master_trainer_mike says, "See you all next week"