Rulings - Pokémon Rulings Compendium

Would Giratina EX's "Shred" attack allow my opponent to knock out my Shednija (with "Empty Shell") and take a prize since the attack says its not affected by any effects on the Defending Pokemon?: The damage done by Shred is not affected by Empty Shell, but that has nothing to do with whether you take a prize or not. You still get no prize because of "Empty Shell".

Source: PUI Rules Team (2006-01-12), Dragons Exalted FAQ (2012-08-23) Dragons Exalted FAQ (2012-08-23)

If Garbodor's "Garbotoxin" is present when Shedinja with the "Empty Shell" Ability is KO'd, do you take a prize?: Yes, Empty Shell is turned off by Garbotoxin.

Source: PUI Rules Team (2005-06-23), Dragons Exalted FAQ (2012-08-23) Dragons Exalted FAQ (2012-08-23)

Would the two Basic energy cards attached by Terrakion EX's "Pump-up Smash" attack trigger Ampharos' "Electromagnetic Wall" Ability twice or only once (or not at all)?: Any energies attached from the hand would trigger Electromagnetic Wall, once for each energy card being attached.

Source: Dragons Exalted FAQ (2012-08-23), TPCi Rules Team (2012-08-23)

When I use Ninetales' "Bright Look" Ability, which player chooses which Pokemon becomes active?: The player using the ability chooses which of his or her opponent's Pokemon becomes active.

Source: Dragons Exalted FAQ (2012-08-23), TPCi Rules Team (2012-08-23)

Can I use Vulpix's or Zorua's "Ascension" attack on the first turn of the game?: Yes. This attack can evolve a Pokémon, even during the first turn of the game.

Source: PUI Rules Team (2004-06-17), TPCi Rules Team (2012-05-10)

Does Espeon's "Solar Revelation" Ability prevent the flipping of coins for an attack that does damage times the number of heads flipped?: No, it does not. Flipping coins in this context is used to calculate how much damage is to be done. Since "doing damage" is not prevented, the flipping is not prevented either.

Source: TPCi Rules Team (2012-05-10)

Does Espeon's "Solar Revelation" Ability prevent moving or placing damage counters?: In the steps of resolving an Attack, moving or "placing Damage Counters" counts as an Effect of the attack; it is not part of "doing damage". Therefore, as an Effect it would be prevented by Solar Revelation.

Source: TPCi Rules Team (2012-05-10)

Does Espeon's "Solar Revelation" Ability prevent damage done to Benched Pokemon?: No, it does not. Unlike placing damage counters, doing damage to a Benched Pokemon is not prevented by Solar Revelation.

Source: TPCi Rules Team (2012-05-10)

Can I use Heavy Ball to look for a LEGEND Pokemon half?: No, you cannot. The Retreat Cost is only printed on one half of the LEGEND Pokemon. If it is printed on both cards, then it is a common attribute for both pieces; but since it is printed on only one half it only applies to the LEGEND Pokemon when both pieces are in play.

Source: TPCi Rules Team (2012-04-05)

If Cinccino with the "Smooth Coat" ability also has "Rocky Helmet" attached to it, can I choose to activate Rocky Helmet first, and then flip for Smooth Coat?: You would need to know whether Cinccino takes damage or not in order for Rocky Helmet to work, so in this scenario you would have to flip for Smooth Coat first.

Source: TPCi Rules Team (2012-03-15)