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Even better, some of its cards increase your life at your opponent's expense

Unlike attacks, abilities: Don't require energy (usually) Can be used multiple times per turn (usually) Work even if the Pokemon is on the Bench Have various restrictions and timing Types of Abilities: When you play this Pokemon = happens once when played Once during your turn = use once per turn As long as this Pokemon is in play = continuous effect When this Pokemon is Knocked Out = happens when KO'd Ability Examples: Draw 2 cards = add cards to your hand Search your deck = find specific cards Prevent all damage = protection effect Attach an extra energy = energy acceleration Weakness and Resistance Weakness (): Double damage from specific types Applies to all attacks from that type Can't be reduced below double damage Most Pokemon have weakness to one type Resistance (): Reduces damage from specific types Usually -20 or -30 damage Only some Pokemon have resistance Applied after weakness calculations Weakness/Resistance Examples: Fire Pokemon usually weak to Water Water Pokemon usually weak to Electric Metal Pokemon often resist Grass attacks Retreat Cost What It Means: Retreat cost is how much energy you need to discard to switch your Active Pokemon to the Bench

Since its a cast trigger, that spell doesnt have to resolve to get the energy, but that means you cant get it from other artifacts just entering the battlefield

Theres even merit to using it outside of a storm deck