Rainbowgym
Active Member
While I was sending Bangiras a question about the spoiler/translation she made of the card, I found out almost the same question was posted in Ask the Masters.
I don't know how to explain, but there is a significant difference between the spoiler and the released English language card.
I cannot read any Japanese but if the Japanese card leaves no space for other intepretation I would say the English one is wrong.
So my question is: does the original card say (or suggest) the power only being used DURING your turn?
As far as I understand we are following the way the Japanese do play the game, so if the card is played different in Japan it will need an errata.
I didn't want to put this up in Ask the Masters, but if needed I hope the moderators will move it.
Putting it up here might be better so people can insert their point of view on it, I can be wrong in my motivation.
Spoiler Translation
Actual card
I don't know how to explain, but there is a significant difference between the spoiler and the released English language card.
I cannot read any Japanese but if the Japanese card leaves no space for other intepretation I would say the English one is wrong.
So my question is: does the original card say (or suggest) the power only being used DURING your turn?
As far as I understand we are following the way the Japanese do play the game, so if the card is played different in Japan it will need an errata.
I didn't want to put this up in Ask the Masters, but if needed I hope the moderators will move it.
Putting it up here might be better so people can insert their point of view on it, I can be wrong in my motivation.
Spoiler Translation
Poke-Power: Energy Shift
You can use this Power once, when this Pokemon’s HP is reduced to 0 by damage from an attack. This Pokemon is Knocked Out, discard all cards except this card, and attach it to 1 of your Pokemon as an Energy. As long as this card is attached to a Pokemon, treat it as a Special Energy card providing 1 Energy of every type.
Actual card
Energy Shift
Once during your turn, if Electrode would be Knocked Out by damage from an attack, you may use this power. Electrode isn't discarded. Instead, attach it as an Energy card to 1 of your Pokemon. While attached, this card is a Special Energy card and provides every type of Energy but provides only 1 Energy at a time. (Has no effect other than providing Energy.) "