Pokémon TCG: Sword and Shield—Brilliant Stars

Absol SW as starter

Chairman Kaga

Active Member
A question from one of our pre-releases:

:dark: Raid (10)
If you played Absol from your hand during this turn, this attack's base damage is 40 instead of 10.

What if you place Absol as your starter during setup? Does Raid's effect trigger in this case?

(I ruled no, since you're not playing it from your hand during the turn. Unless setup is considered a part of each player's first turn....)
 
Your TO should have had a SW FAQ sheet that actually answered this question. You ruled correctly, setup is not part of the 1st turn, so the effect is not triggered if the Absol is placed during setup.

BDS
 
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