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Misty's Poliwag

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Misty's Poliwag

Type
POKEMON
HP
50
Energy Type
W
Stage
BASIC
Retreat Cost
C
Weakness
Gx2
Rarity
COMMON
Illustrator
Ken Sugimori
Set
Gym Challenge (G2)
Number
89/132

Attacks

WBubbles
20

Flip a coin. If tails, you can't use this attack during your next turn.

WWAmnesia

Choose 1 of the Defending Pokémon's attacks. That Pokémon can't use that attack during your opponent's next turn.

Rulings (2)

If my opponent has Celebi-EX with "Time Recall" in play, can I use Golduck's "Amnesia" attack to prevent the Defending Pokemon from using one of its previous evolution's attacks?

No, you can only use Amnesia on the attacks that are present on the opponent's card at the time of your attack.

Amnesia
Source: PUI Rules Team (2005-03-10), Boundaries Crossed FAQ (2012-11-08) Boundaries Crossed FAQ (2012-11-08)Nov 8, 2012Compendium →

If Wooper uses Amnesia on Scyther's Slash, then Scyther retreats for another Pokémon, then that Pokémon [is Switched] for Scyther again, can Scyther use Slash?

Amnesia references the defending Pokemon, when that Pokemon is benched the effect ends.

Amnesia
Source: WotC Chat (2001-04-12)Apr 12, 2001Compendium →