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Checked with objection and because the item was officially attached during the PM stage it does get the counter. Had it been yet to be attached then it would not be allowed.
Thanks for the tips, I will bear that in mind for future reference.
On a side note, we have both posted. 4xs weakness to fighting, but he has one defense...
Wait a moment, didn't he tell you his lead when he PMed you the team? Because if Switch = KO, that gives him an advantage. I said in my PM, what I would lead with, he should have done the same...
I asked around on IRC and I was told if you order when it is illegal(ie me using Ice Fang when disabled) it requires a re-order, so I was going to do so if you had no objections, also how is Piplup's Ice Beam disabled?