Rulings - Pokémon Rulings Compendium

If my opponent has been able to place a Stage 1 or Stage 2 Pokemon directly into play without evolving it from a Basic Pokemon, would it do 100 less damage to Crustle if Crustle used its "Crag Bash" attack last turn?: Yes, even though it is not an Evolved Pokemon, it is still an Evolution Pokemon.

Source: Paradox Rift FAQ; TPCi Rules Team (2023-11-02)

If my Spinda is Confused and I attack but flip tails for the Confused effect, do I then flip again for its "Tangled Feet" Ability to try to prevent that damage?: No. When you flip tails for Confusion you don't do damage, you place damage counters, which does not trigger Tangled Feet.

Source: Paradox Rift FAQ; TPCi Rules Team (2023-11-02)

If my Espathra with the activated "Stance" Ability protection is moved to or from my Bench during my opponent's turn by a switching action such as Boss's Orders is it no longer protected?: It is still protected. It is an effect from an Ability, not from an attack, and so is not removed by moving to or from the bench.

Source: Paradox Rift FAQ; TPCi Rules Team (2023-11-02)

If my Maushold ex with the "Solidarity" Ability is active and damaged by an attack and I have an evolved Maushold on my Bench, do I count the basic Tandemaus underneath the evolved Maushold when adding damage counters for "Solidarity", or do I just count the top Evolution?: No, you only look at the most evolved stage of a Pokemon in play. The previous stages are now part of that Pokemon.

Source: Paradox Rift FAQ; TPCi Rules Team (2023-11-02)

If I have Froslass ex with the "Evanescent" Ability as my Active Pokemon and it is KO'd due to Poison, how many prizes does my opponent take?: As long as you flip heads for Evanescent, they take one prize less no matter how it is Knocked Out.

Source: Paradox Rift FAQ; TPCi Rules Team (2023-11-02)

Can I use Absol's "Drawareness" Ability to discard until I only have 5 cards in my hand and draw nothing?: No, you aren't allowed to discard any cards if it doesn't result in you having 4 or fewer cards in your hand. For example, you can't discard down from 6 cards to 5 cards; you would have to go from 6 to 4 at least.

Source: Paradox Rift FAQ; TPCi Rules Team (2023-11-02)

If I have 4 or fewer cards in my hand, can I use Absol's "Drawareness" Ability without discarding any cards and draw cards until I have 5 cards in my hand?: Yes, you can do that.

Source: Paradox Rift FAQ; TPCi Rules Team (2023-11-02)

If I use Grabber, do I have to put one of the opponent's Pokemon from their hand on the bottom of their deck?: Yes, if you find a Pokemon in their hand you must do it. Grabber does not say "you may".

Source: TPCi Rules Team (2023-09-28)

When using Erika's Invitation can I choose to NOT put any Basic Pokemon onto my opponent's bench, or do I have to put at least one down if I'm able to?: If you find a Basic Pokemon in your opponent's hand you must put it onto their Bench.

Source: TPCi Rules Team (2023-09-28)

Can you play Erika's Invitation if your opponent's Bench is full?: No. It's public knowledge that you can't put down any additional Basic Pokemon on your opponent's Bench, so you cannot play the card.

Source: TPCi Rules Team (2023-09-28)