If I use Forretress ex's "Exploding Energy" Ability, can I attach any of the Energy cards that I searched for to Forretress ex before it is knocked out?
Yes. They would then be discarded with the Forretress ex.
Exploding Energy
Forretress ex
- Type
- POKEMON
- HP
- 270
- Energy Type
- Stage
- STAGE1
- Retreat Cost
- Weakness
×2- Regulation Mark
- G
- Rarity
- ULTRA_RARE
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- Set
- Scarlet & Violet—Paldea Evolved (PAL)
- Number
- 230/193
Abilities
Exploding Energy
Once during your turn, you may search your deck for up to 5 Basic Energy cards and attach them to your Pokémon in any way you like. Then, shuffle your deck. If you searched your deck in this way, this Pokémon is Knocked Out.
Attacks
Guard PressDuring your opponent's next turn, this Pokémon takes 30 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Effect
Tera
As long as this Pokémon is on your Bench, prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks (both yours and your opponent’s).
Pokémon ex rule
When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.