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• What does "the first turn" mean? Are there any specific rules?
  "The first turn" refers to both your first turn and your opponent's first turn after the game starts. During this time, neither player's Active Pokémon or Benched Pokémon can evolve, as they've just been put in play.
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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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• 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 "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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• 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 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 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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• What does "going second" mean?
  It means being the second player to play their turn.
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• What is a "Pokémon Tool"?
  Pokémon Tools are a type of Item Card that you attach to your Pokémon. A Pokémon can only have one Pokémon Tool attached. A Pokémon Tool effect is active so long as it is attached to a Pokémon. The Pokémon Tool stays attached until the Pokémon is Knocked Out, and gets discarded along with the Pokémon when it is Knocked Out.
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• What is a "Supporter"?
  They're a kind of Trainer cards, but you can only play one Supporter card per turn. They have useful effects to help you in battle, such as letting you draw cards. Once played, Supporter cards are put in the Discard Pile.
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• What is a "Stadium"?
  They're a type of Trainer cards that stay in play after being played. Stadium's effects affect the whole field. You can only play one Stadium card per turn.
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• What does "going first" mean?
  It means being the first player to play their turn.
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• What does "Poisoned" mean?
  "Poisoned" is a Special Condition afflicted to Pokémon by effects from the opponent's attacks and such. To show a Pokémon is Poisoned, put a Poison Marker on it. Put one damage counter (worth 10 damage) on Poisoned Pokémon during each Pokémon Checkup between turns.The Poisoned Special Condition can be healed by: - Having the Poisoned Pokémon retreat to the Bench - Evolving the Poisoned Pokémon - Using Item cards such as "Full Heal"
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• What are "Special Conditions"?
  "Special Conditions" refers to the "Poisoned", "Burned", "Asleep", "Paralyzed" and "Confused" conditions.
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• What are "Trainer" cards?
  Trainer cards can be played from your hand during your turn, in order to use the effects written on them and help your Pokémon in battle. There are 3 categories of Trainer cards: Supporter, Stadium and Item cards. During your turn you can only play one Supporter and one Stadium, but you can play any number of Item cards.
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• What is the Active Pokémon?
  It is the Pokémon battling in the Active Spot. Only Active Pokémon can attack.
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• What is the "Bench"?
  The Bench is where you place your backup Pokémon. These Pokémon are called "Benched Pokémon". A player can have up to 5 Benched Pokémon in play at any one time.
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• What is "Pokémon Checkup"?
  Pokémon Checkup is when you check your Pokémon's condition. Both after the end of your turn, and after the end of your opponent's turn, check if Pokémon afflicted with a Special Condition get healed or if the Special Condition remains.
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