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LetchaB
LetchaB Member Posts: 1

I've been trying to figure this out. I understand that Tera rule will prevent damage done to the Tera when on the bench. I believe, from what I could find, that if you have a duplicate Tera ex, one on bench and one in active, then the rule only is supposed to apply to the bench ex. However, a couple days ago, I was playing against a Tsareena ex and was unable to attack with damage to the Active Tsareena ex once a duplicate was placed on the bench. I then realized that it wasn't the same for my Charizard ex, Arcanine ex, or Garchomp ex I have played against or used. That Tsareena ex could not be damaged. It was registering a 0 every round I tried to attack. I triple checked that no other card effect was played. Is Tsareena ex bugged, did I encounter a cheater, or am I not understanding the Tera rule?

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  • TechHog
    TechHog Member Posts: 2,900 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Protip: Never make an assumption about what the problem is. Just read every card in play. This was after it attacked you, and they had Vanilluxe in play, correct? If so, read Vanilluxe.

  • PachirisuFan1
    PachirisuFan1 Member Posts: 192 ✭✭✭
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    Panic Mask is also possible if the active tsareena had one attached. To be clear this is assuming your own active had 40hp or less.

  • kennyketchem
    kennyketchem Member Posts: 1
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    I've been scratching my head with an issue with the tera rule also. I understand it blocks all damage from attacks while on the bench. I also thought placing damage counters does not count as an attack. So what is happening to me is when I use dragapult ex phantom drive and place my damage counters, all that damage is still blocked by the tera rule on the tcg app.

  • Mod_Bee
    Mod_Bee Moderator Posts: 893 mod
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    Hey, @LetchaB. We understand you have questions about how the Tera Pokémon ex rule works, especially after your recent experience with Tsareena ex. Our support team can take a closer look and help clarify or investigate further. To submit a ticket, please visit support.pokemon.com, select the Pokémon TCG Live link, and click "Contact Us." Thanks for reaching out!

  • Mod_Bee
    Mod_Bee Moderator Posts: 893 mod
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    Hello, @kennyketchem, our support team can also assist you with providing clarification or reviewing the concern. You can reach support at support.pokemon.com, select the Pokémon TCG Live link, and click "Contact Us." Thank you!

  • DoubleCure
    DoubleCure Member Posts: 1,726 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Damage counters aren't blocked by Tera rule in TCG Live... it can be a Pokemon ability that is protecting the bench or something like old Mist Energy that also protects from damage counters.