Ruling Scoop Up Cyclone / Cacturne

[Jimmy315]

Hello,

My first question is regarding "scoop up cyclone". Can it be used on active pokemon? For example, it I have a pokemon card in my hand, can I use scoop up cyclone on my active pokemon, and put down the pokemon in my hand? Can I use it on my active pokemon, and put the same pokemon back down, this way I remove all damage counters on it?

My second question is regarding Cacturne and protection cube. Let's say Cacturne is my active pokemon and has protection cube attached to it, and I also have one benched pokemon. When I use his attack "rapid fire needles", it says does damage to one of your pokemon, but does not specify active or benched. Can i choose Cacturne himself to be that pokemon, since he has protection cube and won't be damaged, or does the damage go on my benched?

Thanks!

 

[Brave Vesperia]

RE: Scoop Up/Cacturne

Yes, Scoop Up Cyclone can be used on the active Pokémon.

As for Cacturne and Protection Cube, Protection Cube will negate the damage done to Cacturne.

 

[Angela Anuszewski]

RE: Scoop Up/Cacturne

Just to clarify, you'd have to put the Pokemon in your hand onto the bench first. Then, you'd play Scoop-Up Cyclone, and promote the Pokemon that was in your hand to the active position. (If you only have the single pokemon with none on your bench, and play Scoop-Up Cyclone, you instantly lose since you can't promote any Pokemon to active! We have a "no conceding" rule in my league, Scoop-Up is a cheesy way to get around that lol)