Energy Recycler · Ancient Origins (AOR) #72

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   Ben Hackney

   (10 years ago)

   this should be a supporter

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     jelzeBen Hackney

     (10 years ago)

     Why? It’s much more viable as an item. Compare it to Palmer’s Contribution which is a Supporter

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       EverPhoenixjelze

       (10 years ago)

       Supporter would be if it returned them to your hand. Compare Fisherman to Energy Returner

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   Ricardo

   (10 years ago)

   Just starting with the game. If I have less than 5 energy in my discard pile, can I still use this card? If it said “up to 5” it would be more clear.

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     Quarter-TurnRicardo

     (10 years ago)

     Yes, you can. Because it doesn’t say “up to,” you must return as many as you have, with a maximum of 5. The text “up to” would give this card the additional flexibility of returning some but not all retrievable targets.
     For instance, if you have 3 basic Energy cards in your discard pile, you can play this card, and you must return all 3 Energy cards to your deck. The same logic applies to Super Rod.

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       RicardoQuarter-Turn

       (10 years ago)

       I see, thanks!

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         Adam Capriola Ricardo

         (10 years ago)

         And if you have 0 Energy in your discard, you can’t play Energy Recycler for no effect.

         You cannot play a card if it is public knowledge that it will have no game effect. Paying a cost does not satisfy the requirement that the card has a game effect. (Jan 31, 2008 PUI Rules Team; Mar 12, 2009 PUI Rules Team)

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