Ruling Ancient Trait - Evolution

[Jimmy315]

Hello Everyone,

Sorry about the links from other websites, for some reason the scans on this website were not loading for me.

I have a question regarding the ancient trait Δ Evolution. Can it be applied with rare candy? For example, if I have Bagon up on my first turn, with Salamance and rare candy in my hand, can I evolve right away using Salamance's trait? If not, then what is the point of specifying "On your first turn?"

Can the same thing be applied with rare candy on "Forest of Giant Plants" stadium? For example, I have Bulbasaur up, with this stadium, rare candy and Venasaur. Can I evolve on my first turn?

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On a different topic. Let's say it's my turn, I knock out my opponent's pokemon and myself at the same time for whatever reason (coin flip, rock guard, etc...) Now we're both knocked out. Who is required to bring up from the bench first? Me or my opponent?

Thank You.

 

[Asclepius24]

Rare Candy has restrictions on when it can be used, and Delta Evolution and Forest of Giant Plants don't remove those restrictions.

Salamence's AT could come into play on the first turn if you Wally on T1 to get a Shelgon into play. It's also just standard AT text, and reading into it doesn't always mean anything.

The player whose turn it is about to be promotes first after a double knockout.