From 71479cb98577e6e4550b5ebec1c19fcbbcf3c88a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Maelmc <30575979+Maelmc@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Sat, 16 May 2026 00:39:15 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 1/4] Malamar line

---
 functions/pokefamily.lua    |   1 +
 functions/pokefunctions.lua |  11 ++
 localization/en-us.lua      |  32 ++++
 lovely/poke_utils.toml      |  36 +++++
 pokemon/pokejokers_23.lua   | 297 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++-
 5 files changed, 376 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/functions/pokefamily.lua b/functions/pokefamily.lua
index e606d8dc0..c6f9ebb16 100644
--- a/functions/pokefamily.lua
+++ b/functions/pokefamily.lua
@@ -166,6 +166,7 @@ local default_family_list = {
   { "zorua", "zoroark" },
   { "deino", "zweilous", "hydreigon" },
   { "litleo", "pyroar" },
+  {"inkay", "malamar", "mega_malamar"},
   { { key = "pumpkaboo", form = 0 }, { key = "pumpkaboo", form = 1 }, { key = "pumpkaboo", form = 2 }, { key = "pumpkaboo", form = 3 },
     { key = "gourgeist", form = 0 }, { key = "gourgeist", form = 1 }, { key = "gourgeist", form = 2 }, { key = "gourgeist", form = 3 },
   },
diff --git a/functions/pokefunctions.lua b/functions/pokefunctions.lua
index fe19f1bac..29f88abb7 100644
--- a/functions/pokefunctions.lua
+++ b/functions/pokefunctions.lua
@@ -1434,3 +1434,14 @@ poke_get_consumeables = function()
   end
   return consumeables
 end
+
+-- Multiple Mega Malamar hooks
+local cscui = create_shop_card_ui
+create_shop_card_ui = function(card, type, area)
+  local ret = cscui(card, type, area)
+  if #find_joker("mega_malamar") > 0 and not (card.facing == 'back') then
+    card.facing = 'back'
+    card.sprite_facing = 'back'
+  end
+  return ret
+end
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/localization/en-us.lua b/localization/en-us.lua
index 9010f1050..82f67bf16 100644
--- a/localization/en-us.lua
+++ b/localization/en-us.lua
@@ -4999,6 +4999,38 @@ return {
                     "also contains a {C:attention}King{} or {C:attention}Queen{}"
                 } 
             },
+            j_poke_inkay = {
+                name = "Inkay",
+                text = {
+                    "Cards have a {C:green}#1# in #2#{} chance to",
+                    "be drawn {C:attention}face down{}",
+                    "{br:3}ERROR - CONTACT STEAK",
+                    "Played face down cards give",
+                    "{C:red}+#3#{} Mult when scored",
+                    "{C:inactive,s:0.8}(Evolves after triggering face down cards {C:attention,s:0.8}#4#{C:inactive,s:0.8} times)"
+                } 
+            },
+            j_poke_malamar = {
+                name = "Malamar",
+                text = {
+                    "All cards are drawn {C:attention}face down{}",
+                    "{br:3}ERROR - CONTACT STEAK",
+                    "Played face down cards give",
+                    "{X:red,C:white}X#1#{} Mult when scored",
+                } 
+            },
+            j_poke_mega_malamar = {
+                name = "Mega Malamar",
+                text = {
+                    "Most cards besides this Joker,",
+                    "its {C:attention}Mega Stone{} and",
+                    "{C:attention}playing cards{} held in hand",
+                    "are {C:attention}face down{}",
+                    "{br:2}ERROR - CONTACT STEAK",
+                    "Played cards give",
+                    "{X:red,C:white}X#1#{} Mult when scored",
+                }
+            },
             j_poke_sylveon = {
                 name = 'Sylveon',
                 text = {
diff --git a/lovely/poke_utils.toml b/lovely/poke_utils.toml
index 07bfeb06e..7e0e617f5 100644
--- a/lovely/poke_utils.toml
+++ b/lovely/poke_utils.toml
@@ -310,3 +310,39 @@ pattern = "if area == G.consumeables then"
 position = "at"
 payload = "if area == G.consumeables or area == G.jokers then"
 match_indent = true
+
+## Mega Malamar
+# flip cards or keep them flipped
+[[patches]]
+[patches.pattern]
+target = "blind.lua"
+pattern = '''for k, v in ipairs(G.jokers.cards) do
+        if v.facing == 'back' then v:flip() end
+    end'''
+position = "at"
+payload = '''if #SMODS.find_card("j_poke_mega_malamar") == 0 then
+  for k, v in ipairs(G.jokers.cards) do
+        if v.facing == 'back' then v:flip() end
+    end
+  end'''
+match_indent = true
+
+[[patches]]
+[patches.pattern]
+target = "functions/common_events.lua"
+pattern = '''return card'''
+position = "before"
+match_indent = true
+payload = '''if #SMODS.find_card("j_poke_mega_malamar") > 0 and not (card.facing == 'back') then
+  card.facing = 'back'
+  card.sprite_facing = 'back'
+end
+'''
+
+[[patches]]
+[patches.pattern]
+target = "cardarea.lua"
+pattern = '''function CardArea:emplace(card, location, stay_flipped)'''
+position = "after"
+match_indent = true
+payload = '''stay_flipped = stay_flipped or (self ~= G.hand and #SMODS.find_card("j_poke_mega_malamar") > 0)'''
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/pokemon/pokejokers_23.lua b/pokemon/pokejokers_23.lua
index 53ebda513..45d7d1515 100644
--- a/pokemon/pokejokers_23.lua
+++ b/pokemon/pokejokers_23.lua
@@ -112,10 +112,305 @@ local pyroar={
 -- Swirlix 684
 -- Slurpuff 685
 -- Inkay 686
+local inkay={
+  name = "inkay",
+  gen = 6,
+  pos = {x = 20, y = 45},
+  config = {extra = {mult = 8, num = 1, dem = 2, flipped_triggered = 0}, evo_rqmt = 20},
+  loc_vars = function(self, info_queue, card)
+    type_tooltip(self, info_queue, card)
+    local abbr = card.ability.extra
+    local num, dem = SMODS.get_probability_vars(card, card.ability.extra.num, card.ability.extra.dem, 'inkay')
+    return {vars = {num, dem, abbr.mult, math.max(0, self.config.evo_rqmt - abbr.flipped_triggered)}}
+  end,
+  rarity = 2,
+  cost = 6,
+  stage = "Basic",
+  ptype = "Dark",
+  atlas = "AtlasJokersBasicNatdex",
+  blueprint_compat = true,
+  calculate = function(self, card, context)
+
+    -- 1 in 2 is flipped
+    if context.stay_flipped and context.to_area == G.hand and SMODS.pseudorandom_probability(card, 'inkay', card.ability.extra.num, card.ability.extra.dem, 'inkay') then
+      return {
+          stay_flipped = true
+      }
+    end
+
+    -- flag all face down cards
+    if G.hand then
+      for i = 1, #G.hand.cards do
+        if G.hand.cards[i].facing == 'back' then
+            G.hand.cards[i].poke_flipped = true
+        end
+      end
+    end
+
+    -- give mult per scored face down card
+    if context.individual and context.cardarea == G.play and context.other_card.poke_flipped then
+      if not context.end_of_round and not context.before and not context.after and not context.other_card.debuff then
+        if not context.blueprint then
+          G.E_MANAGER:add_event(Event({
+            func = function() 
+              card.ability.extra.flipped_triggered = card.ability.extra.flipped_triggered + 1
+          return true end }))
+        end
+        return {
+          mult = card.ability.extra.mult ,
+          card = card
+        }
+      end
+    end
+
+    -- remove flag and flip back cards
+    if context.end_of_round and context.cardarea == G.jokers and not context.blueprint then
+      for i = 1, #G.hand.cards do
+        if G.hand.cards[i].facing == 'back' then
+            G.hand.cards[i]:flip()
+        end
+      end
+      for _, v in pairs(G.playing_cards) do
+        if v.poke_flipped then
+          v.poke_flipped = nil
+        end
+      end
+    end
+    return scaling_evo(self, card, context, "j_poke_malamar", card.ability.extra.flipped_triggered, self.config.evo_rqmt)
+  end,
+  remove_from_deck = function(self, card, from_debuff)
+    if #SMODS.find_card("j_poke_inkay") + #SMODS.find_card("j_poke_malamar") == 0 then
+      if G.hand and G.hand.cards then
+      for i = 1, #G.hand.cards do
+        if G.hand.cards[i].facing == 'back' then
+            G.hand.cards[i]:flip()
+        end
+      end
+      end
+      for _, v in pairs(G.playing_cards) do
+        if v.poke_flipped then
+          v.poke_flipped = nil
+        end
+      end
+    end
+  end,
+}
+
+-- Credits to emmadenslemma for the idea and the code
+SMODS.DrawStep({
+  key = 'inkay_rotate',
+  order = -1001,
+  layers = { shadow = true, both = true },
+  func = function(self)
+    if not G.SETTINGS.paused and self.config.center.key == 'j_poke_inkay' then
+      -- Handle reloading Inkay
+      if self.flipped_registered == nil then self.flipped_registered = self.ability.extra.flipped_triggered end
+      -- Only rotate once when the card jiggles
+      -- -- Known issue: this also rotates once if you mouse over it while it's scoring
+      -- -- this should be done in Inkay's scoring code instead of here
+      if self.juice and not self.flip_juice_spent then
+        self.flipped_registered = math.min(self.flipped_registered + 1, self.ability.extra.flipped_triggered)
+        self.flip_juice_spent = true
+      end
+      if not self.juice and self.flip_juice_spent then
+        self.flip_juice_spent = false
+      end
+      -- Actual rotation part
+      local add_rot_amt = math.pi * math.min(self.flipped_registered / self.config.center.config.evo_rqmt, 1)
+      self.VT.r = self.VT.r + add_rot_amt
+      for _, v in pairs(self.children) do
+        v.VT.r = self.VT.r
+      end
+    end
+  end
+})
+
 -- Malamar 687
+local malamar={
+  name = "malamar",
+  gen = 6,
+  pos = {x = 22, y = 45},
+  config = {extra = {Xmult_multi = 1.5}},
+  loc_vars = function(self, info_queue, card)
+    type_tooltip(self, info_queue, card)
+    local abbr = card.ability.extra
+    return {vars = {abbr.Xmult_multi}}
+  end,
+  rarity = "poke_safari",
+  cost = 8,
+  stage = "One",
+  ptype = "Dark",
+  atlas = "AtlasJokersBasicNatdex",
+  blueprint_compat = true,
+  calculate = function(self, card, context)
+
+    -- all are flipped
+    if context.stay_flipped and context.to_area == G.hand then
+      return {
+          stay_flipped = true
+      }
+    end
+
+    -- flag all face down cards
+    if G.hand then
+      for i = 1, #G.hand.cards do
+        if G.hand.cards[i].facing == 'back' then
+            G.hand.cards[i].poke_flipped = true
+        end
+      end
+    end
+
+    -- give mult per scored face down card
+    if context.individual and context.cardarea == G.play and context.other_card.poke_flipped then
+      if not context.end_of_round and not context.before and not context.after and not context.other_card.debuff then
+        return {
+          Xmult = card.ability.extra.Xmult_multi ,
+          card = card
+        }
+      end
+    end
+
+    -- remove flag and flip back cards
+    if context.end_of_round and context.cardarea == G.jokers and not context.blueprint then
+      for i = 1, #G.hand.cards do
+        if G.hand.cards[i].facing == 'back' then
+            G.hand.cards[i]:flip()
+        end
+      end
+      for _, v in pairs(G.playing_cards) do
+        if v.poke_flipped then
+          v.poke_flipped = nil
+        end
+      end
+    end
+  end,
+  remove_from_deck = function(self, card, from_debuff)
+    if #SMODS.find_card("j_poke_inkay") + #SMODS.find_card("j_poke_malamar") == 0 then
+      if G.hand and G.hand.cards then
+      for i = 1, #G.hand.cards do
+        if G.hand.cards[i].facing == 'back' then
+            G.hand.cards[i]:flip()
+        end
+      end
+      end
+      for _, v in pairs(G.playing_cards) do
+        if v.poke_flipped then
+          v.poke_flipped = nil
+        end
+      end
+    end
+  end,
+  megas = {"mega_malamar"}
+}
+
+-- Mega Malamar 687-1
+local mega_malamar={
+  name = "mega_malamar",
+  gen = 6,
+  pos = {x = 6, y = 1}, -- I'll let you deal with the mega sprite atlas and stuff, I can provide the one I'm using
+  soul_pos = {x = 7, y = 1},
+  artist = "KingOfThe-X-Roads",
+  config = {extra = {Xmult_multi = 2}},
+  loc_vars = function(self, info_queue, card)
+    type_tooltip(self, info_queue, card)
+    local abbr = card.ability.extra
+    return {vars = {abbr.Xmult_multi}}
+  end,
+  rarity = "poke_mega",
+  cost = 12,
+  stage = "Mega",
+  ptype = "Dark",
+  atlas = "poke_jokers",
+  blueprint_compat = true,
+  calculate = function(self, card, context)
+
+    -- scoring
+    if context.individual and context.cardarea == G.play then
+      if not context.end_of_round and not context.before and not context.after and not context.other_card.debuff then
+        return {
+          Xmult = card.ability.extra.Xmult_multi,
+          card = card
+        }
+      end
+    end
+    
+  end,
+  add_to_deck = function(self, card, from_debuff)
+    if #SMODS.find_card("j_poke_inkay") + #SMODS.find_card("j_poke_malamar") == 0 then
+      if G.hand and G.hand.cards then
+      for i = 1, #G.hand.cards do
+        if G.hand.cards[i].facing == 'back' then
+            G.hand.cards[i]:flip()
+        end
+      end
+      end
+      for _, v in pairs(G.playing_cards) do
+        if v.poke_flipped then
+          v.poke_flipped = nil
+        end
+      end
+    end
+
+    G.jokers:unhighlight_all()
+    for _, v in ipairs(G.jokers.cards) do
+      if v ~= card then v:flip() end
+    end
+
+    for _, v in ipairs(G.consumeables.cards) do
+      if not (v.config.center.key == "c_poke_megastone" and v.ability.extra.used_on == card.unique_val) then
+        v:flip()
+      end
+    end
+
+    if G.shop then
+      for _, v in ipairs(G.shop_vouchers.cards) do
+        v:flip()
+      end
+
+      for _, v in ipairs(G.shop_booster.cards) do
+        v:flip()
+      end
+
+      for _, v in ipairs(G.shop_jokers.cards) do
+        v:flip()
+      end
+    end
+
+  end,
+  remove_from_deck = function(self, card, from_debuff)
+    if not (G.GAME.blind and G.GAME.blind:get_type() == 'Boss' and G.GAME.blind.name == "Amber Acorn" and G.GAME.blind.disabled) then
+      for _, v in ipairs(G.jokers.cards) do
+        if v.facing == 'back' then v:flip() end
+      end
+    end
+
+    for _, v in ipairs(G.consumeables.cards) do
+      if v.facing == 'back' then v:flip() end
+    end
+
+    if G.shop then
+      for _, v in ipairs(G.shop_vouchers.cards) do
+        if v.facing == 'back' then v:flip() end
+      end
+
+      for _, v in ipairs(G.shop_booster.cards) do
+        if v.facing == 'back' then v:flip() end
+      end
+
+      for _, v in ipairs(G.shop_jokers.cards) do
+        if v.facing == 'back' then v:flip() end
+      end
+    end
+  end,
+}
+
+
 -- Binacle 688
 -- Barbaracle 689
 -- Skrelp 690
 return {name = "Pokemon Jokers 661-690", 
-        list = {litleo, pyroar},
+  list = {
+    litleo, pyroar,
+    inkay, malamar, mega_malamar,
+  },
 }

From d7b71573a47f2fc3d3aaf99153e5c84138efa205 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Maelmc <30575979+Maelmc@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Sat, 16 May 2026 00:45:33 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 2/4] Barbaracle line

---
 functions/pokefamily.lua  |   1 +
 localization/en-us.lua    |  21 ++++++
 pokemon/pokejokers_23.lua | 135 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 3 files changed, 157 insertions(+)

diff --git a/functions/pokefamily.lua b/functions/pokefamily.lua
index c6f9ebb16..77f23faa9 100644
--- a/functions/pokefamily.lua
+++ b/functions/pokefamily.lua
@@ -167,6 +167,7 @@ local default_family_list = {
   { "deino", "zweilous", "hydreigon" },
   { "litleo", "pyroar" },
   {"inkay", "malamar", "mega_malamar"},
+  {"binacle", "barbaracle"},
   { { key = "pumpkaboo", form = 0 }, { key = "pumpkaboo", form = 1 }, { key = "pumpkaboo", form = 2 }, { key = "pumpkaboo", form = 3 },
     { key = "gourgeist", form = 0 }, { key = "gourgeist", form = 1 }, { key = "gourgeist", form = 2 }, { key = "gourgeist", form = 3 },
   },
diff --git a/localization/en-us.lua b/localization/en-us.lua
index 82f67bf16..585ed4625 100644
--- a/localization/en-us.lua
+++ b/localization/en-us.lua
@@ -5031,6 +5031,27 @@ return {
                     "{X:red,C:white}X#1#{} Mult when scored",
                 }
             },
+            j_poke_binacle = {
+                name = "Binacle",
+                text = {
+                    "Retrigger {C:attention}first #2# #1#s{} scored",
+                    "{C:attention}#4#{} additional time",
+                    "{br:3}ERROR - CONTACT STEAK",
+                    "Retrigger {C:attention}first #3# #1#s{} held in hand",
+                    "{C:attention}#4#{} additional time",
+                    "{C:inactive,s:0.8}(Evolves after {C:attention,s:0.8}#5#{C:inactive,s:0.8} rounds)"
+                } 
+            },
+            j_poke_barbaracle = {
+                name = "Barbaracle",
+                text = {
+                    "Retrigger {C:attention}first #2# #1#s{} scored",
+                    "{C:attention}#4#{} additional time",
+                    "{br:3}ERROR - CONTACT STEAK",
+                    "Retrigger {C:attention}first #3# #1#s{} held in hand",
+                    "{C:attention}#4#{} additional time",
+                } 
+            },
             j_poke_sylveon = {
                 name = 'Sylveon',
                 text = {
diff --git a/pokemon/pokejokers_23.lua b/pokemon/pokejokers_23.lua
index 45d7d1515..dbaf93b9c 100644
--- a/pokemon/pokejokers_23.lua
+++ b/pokemon/pokejokers_23.lua
@@ -406,11 +406,146 @@ local mega_malamar={
 
 
 -- Binacle 688
+local binacle={
+  name = "binacle",
+  gen = 6,
+  pos = {x = 24, y = 45},
+  config = {extra = {value = 7, retriggers = 1, retrigger_hand = 2, retrigger_held = 2, retriggered_hand = 0, retriggered_held = 0, retriggered_held_end = 0, rounds = 4}},
+  loc_vars = function(self, info_queue, card)
+    type_tooltip(self, info_queue, card)
+    local abbr = card.ability.extra
+    return {vars = {abbr.value, abbr.retrigger_hand, abbr.retrigger_held, abbr.retriggers, abbr.rounds}}
+  end,
+  rarity = 1,
+  cost = 5,
+  stage = "Basic",
+  ptype = "Earth",
+  atlas = "AtlasJokersBasicNatdex",
+  blueprint_compat = true,
+  calculate = function(self, card, context)
+
+    if context.setting_blind then
+      card.ability.extra.retriggered_held_end = 0
+    end
+    if context.before then
+      card.ability.extra.retriggered_hand = 0
+      card.ability.extra.retriggered_held = 0
+    end
+
+    if context.repetition and context.cardarea == G.play and context.other_card:get_id() == card.ability.extra.value and card.ability.extra.retriggered_hand < card.ability.extra.retrigger_hand then
+      if not context.blueprint then
+        card.ability.extra.retriggered_hand = card.ability.extra.retriggered_hand + 1
+      end
+      return {
+          message = localize('k_again_ex'),
+          repetitions = card.ability.extra.retriggers,
+          card = card
+      }
+    end
+
+    if context.repetition and context.cardarea == G.hand and context.other_card:get_id() == card.ability.extra.value then
+      if context.end_of_round then
+        if card.ability.extra.retriggered_held_end < card.ability.extra.retrigger_held then
+          if not context.blueprint then
+            card.ability.extra.retriggered_held_end = card.ability.extra.retriggered_held_end + 1
+          end
+          return {
+            message = localize('k_again_ex'),
+            repetitions = card.ability.extra.retriggers,
+            card = card
+          }
+        end
+        
+      elseif card.ability.extra.retriggered_held < card.ability.extra.retrigger_held then
+        if not context.blueprint then
+          card.ability.extra.retriggered_held = card.ability.extra.retriggered_held + 1
+        end
+        return {
+            message = localize('k_again_ex'),
+            repetitions = card.ability.extra.retriggers,
+            card = card
+        }
+      end
+    end
+
+    return level_evo(self, card, context, "j_poke_barbaracle")
+  end,
+}
+
 -- Barbaracle 689
+local barbaracle={
+  name = "barbaracle",
+  gen = 6,
+  pos = {x = 26, y = 45},
+  config = {extra = {value = 7, retriggers = 1, retrigger_hand = 7, retrigger_held = 7, retriggered_hand = 0, retriggered_held = 0, retriggered_held_end = 0}},
+  loc_vars = function(self, info_queue, card)
+    type_tooltip(self, info_queue, card)
+    local abbr = card.ability.extra
+    return {vars = {abbr.value, abbr.retrigger_hand, abbr.retrigger_held, abbr.retriggers}}
+  end,
+  rarity = "poke_safari",
+  cost = 6,
+  stage = "One",
+  ptype = "Earth",
+  atlas = "AtlasJokersBasicNatdex",
+  blueprint_compat = true,
+  calculate = function(self, card, context)
+
+    if context.setting_blind then
+      card.ability.extra.retriggered_held_end = 0
+    end
+    if context.before then
+      card.ability.extra.retriggered_hand = 0
+      card.ability.extra.retriggered_held = 0
+    end
+
+    if context.repetition and context.cardarea == G.play and card.ability.extra.retriggered_hand < card.ability.extra.retrigger_hand then
+      if (context.other_card:get_id() == card.ability.extra.value) then
+        if not context.blueprint then
+          card.ability.extra.retriggered_hand = card.ability.extra.retriggered_hand + 1
+        end
+        return {
+            message = localize('k_again_ex'),
+            repetitions = card.ability.extra.retriggers,
+            card = card
+        }
+      end
+    end
+
+    if context.repetition and context.cardarea == G.hand and context.other_card:get_id() == card.ability.extra.value then
+      if context.end_of_round then
+        if card.ability.extra.retriggered_held_end < card.ability.extra.retrigger_held then
+          if not context.blueprint then
+            card.ability.extra.retriggered_held_end = card.ability.extra.retriggered_held_end + 1
+          end
+          return {
+            message = localize('k_again_ex'),
+            repetitions = card.ability.extra.retriggers,
+            card = card
+          }
+        end
+
+      elseif card.ability.extra.retriggered_held < card.ability.extra.retrigger_held then
+        if not context.blueprint then
+          card.ability.extra.retriggered_held = card.ability.extra.retriggered_held + 1
+        end
+        return {
+            message = localize('k_again_ex'),
+            repetitions = card.ability.extra.retriggers,
+            card = card
+        }
+      end
+    end
+
+  end,
+  --megas = {"mega_barbaracle"}
+}
+
 -- Skrelp 690
 return {name = "Pokemon Jokers 661-690", 
   list = {
     litleo, pyroar,
     inkay, malamar, mega_malamar,
+    binacle, barbaracle,
   },
 }

From f3e2435a694467be1a28c1beafda56e32be1d9f6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Maelmc <30575979+Maelmc@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Sat, 16 May 2026 00:51:12 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 3/4] Malamar line

---
 functions/pokefamily.lua  |   1 -
 localization/en-us.lua    |  21 ------
 pokemon/pokejokers_23.lua | 138 --------------------------------------
 3 files changed, 160 deletions(-)

diff --git a/functions/pokefamily.lua b/functions/pokefamily.lua
index 3ee795e4c..2ae59da06 100644
--- a/functions/pokefamily.lua
+++ b/functions/pokefamily.lua
@@ -171,7 +171,6 @@ local default_family_list = {
   { "deino", "zweilous", "hydreigon" },
   { "litleo", "pyroar" },
   {"inkay", "malamar", "mega_malamar"},
-  {"binacle", "barbaracle"},
   { { key = "pumpkaboo", form = 0 }, { key = "pumpkaboo", form = 1 }, { key = "pumpkaboo", form = 2 }, { key = "pumpkaboo", form = 3 },
     { key = "gourgeist", form = 0 }, { key = "gourgeist", form = 1 }, { key = "gourgeist", form = 2 }, { key = "gourgeist", form = 3 },
   },
diff --git a/localization/en-us.lua b/localization/en-us.lua
index 6a4dfcb8f..6072503ca 100644
--- a/localization/en-us.lua
+++ b/localization/en-us.lua
@@ -5138,27 +5138,6 @@ return {
                     "{X:red,C:white}X#1#{} Mult when scored",
                 }
             },
-            j_poke_binacle = {
-                name = "Binacle",
-                text = {
-                    "Retrigger {C:attention}first #2# #1#s{} scored",
-                    "{C:attention}#4#{} additional time",
-                    "{br:3}ERROR - CONTACT STEAK",
-                    "Retrigger {C:attention}first #3# #1#s{} held in hand",
-                    "{C:attention}#4#{} additional time",
-                    "{C:inactive,s:0.8}(Evolves after {C:attention,s:0.8}#5#{C:inactive,s:0.8} rounds)"
-                } 
-            },
-            j_poke_barbaracle = {
-                name = "Barbaracle",
-                text = {
-                    "Retrigger {C:attention}first #2# #1#s{} scored",
-                    "{C:attention}#4#{} additional time",
-                    "{br:3}ERROR - CONTACT STEAK",
-                    "Retrigger {C:attention}first #3# #1#s{} held in hand",
-                    "{C:attention}#4#{} additional time",
-                } 
-            },
             j_poke_sylveon = {
                 name = 'Sylveon',
                 text = {
diff --git a/pokemon/pokejokers_23.lua b/pokemon/pokejokers_23.lua
index f2b69a609..8691ac04b 100644
--- a/pokemon/pokejokers_23.lua
+++ b/pokemon/pokejokers_23.lua
@@ -406,148 +406,10 @@ local mega_malamar={
   end,
 }
 
-
--- Binacle 688
-local binacle={
-  name = "binacle",
-  gen = 6,
-  pos = {x = 24, y = 45},
-  config = {extra = {value = 7, retriggers = 1, retrigger_hand = 2, retrigger_held = 2, retriggered_hand = 0, retriggered_held = 0, retriggered_held_end = 0, rounds = 4}},
-  loc_vars = function(self, info_queue, card)
-    type_tooltip(self, info_queue, card)
-    local abbr = card.ability.extra
-    return {vars = {abbr.value, abbr.retrigger_hand, abbr.retrigger_held, abbr.retriggers, abbr.rounds}}
-  end,
-  rarity = 1,
-  cost = 5,
-  stage = "Basic",
-  ptype = "Earth",
-  atlas = "AtlasJokersBasicNatdex",
-  blueprint_compat = true,
-  calculate = function(self, card, context)
-
-    if context.setting_blind then
-      card.ability.extra.retriggered_held_end = 0
-    end
-    if context.before then
-      card.ability.extra.retriggered_hand = 0
-      card.ability.extra.retriggered_held = 0
-    end
-
-    if context.repetition and context.cardarea == G.play and context.other_card:get_id() == card.ability.extra.value and card.ability.extra.retriggered_hand < card.ability.extra.retrigger_hand then
-      if not context.blueprint then
-        card.ability.extra.retriggered_hand = card.ability.extra.retriggered_hand + 1
-      end
-      return {
-          message = localize('k_again_ex'),
-          repetitions = card.ability.extra.retriggers,
-          card = card
-      }
-    end
-
-    if context.repetition and context.cardarea == G.hand and context.other_card:get_id() == card.ability.extra.value then
-      if context.end_of_round then
-        if card.ability.extra.retriggered_held_end < card.ability.extra.retrigger_held then
-          if not context.blueprint then
-            card.ability.extra.retriggered_held_end = card.ability.extra.retriggered_held_end + 1
-          end
-          return {
-            message = localize('k_again_ex'),
-            repetitions = card.ability.extra.retriggers,
-            card = card
-          }
-        end
-        
-      elseif card.ability.extra.retriggered_held < card.ability.extra.retrigger_held then
-        if not context.blueprint then
-          card.ability.extra.retriggered_held = card.ability.extra.retriggered_held + 1
-        end
-        return {
-            message = localize('k_again_ex'),
-            repetitions = card.ability.extra.retriggers,
-            card = card
-        }
-      end
-    end
-
-    return level_evo(self, card, context, "j_poke_barbaracle")
-  end,
-}
-
--- Barbaracle 689
-local barbaracle={
-  name = "barbaracle",
-  gen = 6,
-  pos = {x = 26, y = 45},
-  config = {extra = {value = 7, retriggers = 1, retrigger_hand = 7, retrigger_held = 7, retriggered_hand = 0, retriggered_held = 0, retriggered_held_end = 0}},
-  loc_vars = function(self, info_queue, card)
-    type_tooltip(self, info_queue, card)
-    local abbr = card.ability.extra
-    return {vars = {abbr.value, abbr.retrigger_hand, abbr.retrigger_held, abbr.retriggers}}
-  end,
-  rarity = "poke_safari",
-  cost = 6,
-  stage = "One",
-  ptype = "Earth",
-  atlas = "AtlasJokersBasicNatdex",
-  blueprint_compat = true,
-  calculate = function(self, card, context)
-
-    if context.setting_blind then
-      card.ability.extra.retriggered_held_end = 0
-    end
-    if context.before then
-      card.ability.extra.retriggered_hand = 0
-      card.ability.extra.retriggered_held = 0
-    end
-
-    if context.repetition and context.cardarea == G.play and card.ability.extra.retriggered_hand < card.ability.extra.retrigger_hand then
-      if (context.other_card:get_id() == card.ability.extra.value) then
-        if not context.blueprint then
-          card.ability.extra.retriggered_hand = card.ability.extra.retriggered_hand + 1
-        end
-        return {
-            message = localize('k_again_ex'),
-            repetitions = card.ability.extra.retriggers,
-            card = card
-        }
-      end
-    end
-
-    if context.repetition and context.cardarea == G.hand and context.other_card:get_id() == card.ability.extra.value then
-      if context.end_of_round then
-        if card.ability.extra.retriggered_held_end < card.ability.extra.retrigger_held then
-          if not context.blueprint then
-            card.ability.extra.retriggered_held_end = card.ability.extra.retriggered_held_end + 1
-          end
-          return {
-            message = localize('k_again_ex'),
-            repetitions = card.ability.extra.retriggers,
-            card = card
-          }
-        end
-
-      elseif card.ability.extra.retriggered_held < card.ability.extra.retrigger_held then
-        if not context.blueprint then
-          card.ability.extra.retriggered_held = card.ability.extra.retriggered_held + 1
-        end
-        return {
-            message = localize('k_again_ex'),
-            repetitions = card.ability.extra.retriggers,
-            card = card
-        }
-      end
-    end
-
-  end,
-  --megas = {"mega_barbaracle"}
-}
-
 -- Skrelp 690
 return {name = "Pokemon Jokers 661-690", 
   list = {
     litleo, pyroar,
     inkay, malamar, mega_malamar,
-    binacle, barbaracle,
   },
 }

From 6a10b54a480a8797e5dd4e34b0abf80f42c15a4d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Maelmc <30575979+Maelmc@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Sat, 16 May 2026 00:53:04 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 4/4] Putting back Binacle line numbers

---
 pokemon/pokejokers_23.lua | 2 ++
 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+)

diff --git a/pokemon/pokejokers_23.lua b/pokemon/pokejokers_23.lua
index 8691ac04b..e6ec9fd16 100644
--- a/pokemon/pokejokers_23.lua
+++ b/pokemon/pokejokers_23.lua
@@ -406,6 +406,8 @@ local mega_malamar={
   end,
 }
 
+-- Binacle 688
+-- Barbaracle 689
 -- Skrelp 690
 return {name = "Pokemon Jokers 661-690", 
   list = {