Ruling Dragonite's Max Wing Ability and Rare Candy

[asdjklghty]

So I'm wondering about Dragonite's Ability. The text on it says

When you play this Pokémon from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon, you may heal all damage from 1 of your Pokémon.

I've noticed the card says "1 of your Pokemon", it doesn't specify you have to evolve Dratini to Dragonite.

Does Rare Candy count as being "played from your hand"? I remember years ago the compendium said Aerodactyl GL stopped Rare Candy since that card counts as being "played from your hand" since the card has to be in your hand to work and not from the deck.

 

[Angela Anuszewski]

Please post scans of the cards in question.

 

[asdjklghty]

Spoiler: Rare Candy

Spoiler: Dragonite

 

[TheStrictNein]

Yep, it works. As Rare Candy plays the card from your hand, the Max Wind ability activates.