Ruling Keldeo GX

coolsmiles424

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Quick question that may seem kinda dumb, but Keldeo GX's attack Sonic Edge says that the attacks' damage isn't affected by any effects on your opponents' active; does that include weakness and resistance or no? (I just think the card has some potential to hit for 2x weakness on a baby Blacephalon or a ReshiZard, considering how popular they're gonna be.)
 

snoopy369

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Card: https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Keldeo-GX_(Sky_Legend_19)

Text:
WaterWaterColorless Sonic Edge 110
This attack's damage isn't affected by any effects on your opponent's Active Pokémon.

Answer:
Weakness and Resistance are not considered effects on a Pokémon. See the Compendium:
Q. If my Zebstrika with the "Zap Zone" Ability attacks a Pokemon with {L} Weakness, does the Weakness get ignored because of "Zap Zone"?
A. No, Weakness & Resistance are game mechanics, they are not effects that would be ignored because of Zap Zone. (BREAKpoint FAQ; Feb 11, 2016 TPCi Rules Team)
 
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