Ruling baby pokemon

[marchofthepiplup]

do the new baby cards still have the flip the coin rule to avoid damage, even though it isnt stated on the card?

 

[PMJ]

No.

 

[fidget]

yes they do!

In What Order Do You Attack?
The exact steps to go through when attacking are listed here. For most attacks, it will not matter what order you do things in, but if you have to work your way through a really complicated attack, follow these steps in order and you should be fine.
a) If the Defending Pokémon is a Baby Pokémon, flip a coin to see if your turn ends without an attack. (If your turn ends without an attack, do not do any of the other steps. You are done now.)

I use babys ... they are funny that way!

 

[marchofthepiplup]

so which is it? I read that in the rule book so I was wondering...

 

[Chairman Kaga]

Basic Pokemon with the "Baby Evolution" Poke-Power are not Baby Pokemon as defined in the rulebook. You do not implement the flip rule for them.

Baby Pokemon actually say "Baby Pokemon" as the evolution stage on the card, and also have the flip rule printed right on them. Baby Pokemon do not exist in any set after WOTC Skyridge. The only reason Baby Pokemon are mentioned at all is because the rules still apply for Unlimited games.

 

[marchofthepiplup]

thank-you

 

[fidget]

If they are not baby pokemon, why still have the rule?

 

[DarkLugia]

They dont have the rule to flip.Only the baby pokemon before has the effect.

 

[Ho-Oh_Master]

the rule is for the unlimited formats.

 

[fidget]

then why is it in the DP rule book

 

[Psychic Pokemon Master]

then why is it in the DP rule book

The Baby Pokemon(s) are now considered as Basic Pokemon. The rule is just there as a reference if you are facing the old Baby Pokemon like Cleffa from Neo Genesis...

 

[Ho-Oh_Master]

Because it some league has that format