Text: ALLY RESPONSE When your Rival’s Mono or Dual Ally tries to use an ability or your Rival’s Mono or Dual Ally with a White Ability attacks [1]: Stop that ability or attack and Discard that Ally.
FAQs/Rulings
Is this effect mandatory?
No, Crystal costs are optional and must only be paid if you wish to use the effect.
What kinds of Abilities can my Rival "try to use?"
Your Rival can “try to use” abilities that require conditions or costs to resolve, often noted by the “:” in their reminder texts. Ex: *AGGRESSIVE*, *COOPERATIVE*. *INTIMIDATING*, *RESCUER*, etc.
Are there abilities that aren't "used?"
Yes, abilities that act as constant effects are not “used,” they instead just happen. Ex: *FORCEFUL*, *RELUCTANT*, *SELFISH*, etc.
What is a "White Ability?"
White Abilities are effects that are represented by white, bolded bubble text. Ex: *ADROIT*, *BOLD*, *TENACIOUS*