RULES HELP
These clarifications cover the most common questions that come up during early playtesting. The full rulebook remains the primary reference.
No. The Paragon exists outside the deck in the Paragon Zone. It is not shuffled into the deck and does not count toward deck construction limits.
The Master is your persistent identity creature. The Apex is your single high-tier deck centerpiece. The Paragon is your once-per-game external endgame finisher.
No. These cards may only exist as the designated Apex under the current format structure.
Yes. Under v6.7, Paragons may only be Mega, VMAX, or VSTAR style finishers.
No. Once an attack is declared and combat is committed, the defending Pokémon cannot retreat, switch, or move until combat resolves.
Yes. Items are treated as instant-speed interaction and may be used during legal response windows.
No. Supporters, Stadiums, and non-Item support cards are sorcery-speed and may only be played during your Main Phase.
When an Item or Support card heals one of your Pokémon, you heal Player Life equal to 50% of the HP restored, rounded down, capped at 50 Player Life per turn.
No. Healing caused by Pokémon attacks, Abilities, or passive effects does not trigger Healing Echo.
Only one Stadium can be in play at a time. Stadiums remain until replaced or removed by a card effect. Playing a Stadium does not count toward Support action limits.
You must immediately choose a Benched Pokémon you control and move it to the Active Spot if able, regardless of whose turn it is.
If you have no Active Pokémon, no Benched Pokémon, and cannot immediately place one into the Active Spot at the start of your turn, you lose by Field Break.
Yes. If your Bench is full, you may release a Benched Pokémon during your Main Phase. Released Pokémon enter the Lost Zone and cannot be recovered.
Use what is printed on the card unless the format rules or pod rulings say otherwise. This remains an active clarification area during alpha testing.