Errata » Double Thread | Attacks » Double Thread
Due to an error in card text, Galvantula's "Double Thread" attack has been changed. The original text says, "This attack does 30 damage to 2 of your opponent's Pokémon. Also apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon". The text has been changed to match the original intention of the attack, which is to affect only Benched Pokémon. Double Thread is updated to say, "This attack does 30 damage to 2 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. Apply Weakness and Resistance". Effective immediately, Galvantula's "Double Thread" attack will use this updated attack text instead of the original text.
Source: Organized Play News (2016-08-11)
Trainers » Ninja Boy
When I use Ninja Boy to swap out a heavily damaged EX Pokemon for one that is not an EX, if there's enough damage to KO it does the opponent take one prize or two?
Since the swapped in Pokemon is not an EX Pokemon, your opponent takes only one prize card for the KO.
Source: Steam Siege FAQ (2016-08-04), TPCi Rules Team (2016-08-04)
Trainers » Captivating Poke Puff
If I use Captivating Poke Puff and put one of my opponent's Basic Pokemon on the bench that has an Ability (like Shaymin EX's "Setup"), does the opponent get to use that Ability right away?
No, Captivating Poke Puff does not trigger any coming into play Abilities.
Source: Steam Siege FAQ (2016-08-04), TPCi Rules Team (2016-08-04)
Trainers » Captivating Poke Puff
Captivating Poke Puff says to put any number of Basic Pokemon you find in your opponent's hand onto their Bench. Does this allow you to put more than 5 Pokemon on the bench?
No, Captivating Poke Puff does not allow you to exceed the normal limits of the game. You can put any number of Basic Pokemon onto your opponent's Bench up to the maximum size of the Bench.
Source: Steam Siege FAQ (2016-08-04), TPCi Rules Team (2016-08-04)
Attacks » Poison Up
If I use Croagunk's "Poison Up" to attack the same Defending Pokemon on successive turns, does the amount of damage counters due to Poison increase? For example, the first time I use it the poisoned Defending Pokemon starts taking 3 more damage counters between turns, then if I use it again it starts taking 6 more damage counters (3+3), then 9 more damage counters (3+3+3), and so on?
Yes, each time you use Poison Up it increases the amount of poison damage by "3 more" than what the Defending Pokemon was already taking at the time of the attack.
Source: Steam Siege FAQ (2016-08-04), TPCi Rules Team (2016-08-04)
Attacks » Despair Ray
When I discard my Benched Pokemon for M Gardevoir-EX's "Despair Ray" attack, does my opponent get to take prizes for them?
No, you are discarding the Benched Pokemon, not knocking them out.
Source: Steam Siege FAQ (2016-08-04), TPCi Rules Team (2016-08-04)
Attacks » Charge Order
Does Pawniard's "Change Order" attack only include Pawniard in play, or does it also include any Pawniard cards in the Discard Pile?
It only counts Pawniard in play, including itself. It does not include any in the Discard Pile.
Source: Steam Siege FAQ (2016-08-04), TPCi Rules Team (2016-08-04)
Abilities » Wonder Lock
Can I use Klefki's "Wonder Lock" Ability if Klefki doesn't have any cards attached to it?
Yes, you may.
Source: Steam Siege FAQ (2016-08-04), TPCi Rules Team (2016-08-04)
Abilities » Play Ball
Can I use Foongus' "Play Ball" Ability to retrieve any Ultra Ball, Great Ball, Dive Ball, Repeat Ball, etc. cards from the Discard Pile?
Nope, Play Ball only works for plain old Poke Ball cards.
Source: Steam Siege FAQ (2016-08-04), TPCi Rules Team (2016-08-04)
Abilities » Gale Wings
Talonflame's "Gale Wings" Ability says if it's in your hand when you are setting up to play, you may put it face down as your Active Pokemon. If your opening hand has no Basics but you do have Talonflame, you can choose to put it out as your Active OR show you have no basics and mulligan... YOU DECIDE.
Source: Steam Siege FAQ (2016-08-04), TPCi Rules Team (2016-08-04)