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Dracozolt VMAX vs shadowrider calyrex v

I'm still fairly new to playing Pokemon. Tonight I had a game where I was up against dracozolt VMAX, using shadowrider calyrex v. Calyrex has an attack that places 5 damage counters as an effect, would this bypass the counter of dracozolt's spark trap, that does 120 damage if damaged by an opponents attack?

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  • VelocityRaptor9
    VelocityRaptor9 Member Posts: 5
    First Comment

    Yes, that bypasses the ability. Calyrex's attack "places damage counters", this is a different mechanic from damage done by an attack. It's the same reason Inteleon's Quick Shooting ability can bypass Manaphy's bench protection ability.