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• How can a Pokémon recover from the "Paralyzed" Special Condition?
  The Paralyzed Special Condition can be healed by:- Evolving the Paralyzed Pokémon - Using specific Item cards - Ending your turn with your Pokémon Paralyzed – it will be healed automatically during Pokémon Checkup
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• Can I discard Energy cards from my hand?
  Unless stated otherwise, a player can't freely discard cards from their hand.When discarding cards from your hand through the effects of attacks, Trainer cards and such, closely follow the instructions written on the card causing the discarding effect.
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• Do "Pokémon Tools" and "Technical Machines" count as Item cards?
  Yes, they are a type of Item cards.
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• When a Stage 1 Evolved Pokémon or Stage 2 Evolved Pokémon retreats, do its previous Evolutions stay stacked under it and move along with it?
  Yes, they do. When an Active Pokémon retreats to the Bench, all its previous Evolution stay stacked under it and move along with it.
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• When can I use Trainer Cards?
  You can use Trainer cards at any time during your turn, after you've drawn a card at the start of your turn, and before ending your turn with an attack or such.
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• Can my Pokémon retreat if it as less Energy attached than its Retreat Cost?
  No, a Pokémon can't retreat if it doesn't have enough Energy attached to pay its Retreat Cost. However, the effect of Trainer cards can be used to send it back to the Bench.
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• Can I attack Benched Pokémon?
  If an attack's text specifies it can target the Bench, then yes you can. Otherwise, you can't attack Benched Pokémon.
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• When setting up the game, if I've placed a Pokémon in the Active Spot but then changed my mind, can I replace it with another Pokémon?
  No, you can't.
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• How can a Pokémon recover from the "Poisoned" Special Condition?
  The Poisoned Special Condition can be healed by:- Having the Poisoned Pokémon retreat to the Bench - Evolving the Poisoned Pokémon - Using specific Item cards
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• How can a Pokémon recover from the "Burned" Special Condition?
  The Burned Special Condition can be healed by:- Having the Burned Pokémon retreat to the Bench - Evolving the Burned Pokémon - Using specific Item cards
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• What does the word "Coin" in card effects refer to?
  It refers to special Pokémon coins used to play the game. There are many coin designs, featuring different Pokémon on their "heads" side.
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• How can a Pokémon recover from the "Asleep" Special Condition?
  The Asleep Special Condition can be healed by:- Evolving the Asleep Pokémon - Using specific Item cards - Flipping heads during Pokémon Checkup
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• How can a Pokémon recover from the "Confused" Special Condition?
  The Confused Special Condition can be healed by:- Having the Confused Pokémon retreat to the Bench - Evolving the Confused Pokémon - Using specific Item cards
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• When a card's text mentions an "Opponent", does that refer to the opposing player, or to their Pokémon?
  "Opponent" refers to the opposing player.
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• What is "the opponent's turn"?
  It is the turns where your opponent gets to play and perform actions allowed during one's turn.
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• What is "Energy"?
  They're the power source that allows Pokémon to attack or retreat. The term "Energy" sometimes refer to Energy cards themselves, not just the Energy they supply.
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• What kind of product is a "Booster Pack"?
  Booster packs are product which contain randomized cards. Two same booster packs might not contain the same cards – some might even contain rare cards!Booster packs are a good way to strengthen your deck. They're also great for collecting, as each type of booster pack features a wide variety of Pokémon cards.
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• What does "Knocked Out" mean?
  A Pokémon is Knocked Out when it has taken damage equal to or higher than its HP and can't do battle anymore. When a Pokémon gets Knocked Out, it gets discarded along with any Energy or Trainer cards that were attached to it.
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• What are "Foil Cards"?
  They're cards with a shiny effect on their surface. They're often rarer than other cards.
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• What is an "Item"?
  They're a kind of Trainer cards, and you can play as many Item cards as you like during your turn. They have useful effects to help you in battle, such as healing damage and Special Conditions, or switching your Active Pokémon with a Benched Pokémon.
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