Add rules validator, win conditions checker, and coverage gap tests

- Implement rules_validator.py with config-driven action validation for all 11 action types
- Implement win_conditions.py with point/prize-based, knockout, deck-out, turn limit, and timeout checks
- Add ForcedAction model to GameState for blocking actions (e.g., select new active after KO)
- Add ActiveConfig with max_active setting for future double-battle support
- Add TrainerConfig.stadium_same_name_replace option
- Add DeckConfig.starting_hand_size option
- Rename from_energy_deck to from_energy_zone for consistency
- Fix unreachable code bug in GameState.get_opponent_id()
- Add 16 coverage gap tests for edge cases (card registry corruption, forced actions, etc.)
- 584 tests passing at 97% coverage

Completes HIGH-005, HIGH-006, TEST-009, TEST-010 from PROJECT_PLAN.json

backend/PROJECT_PLAN.json

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
     "description": "Core game engine scaffolding for a highly configurable Pokemon TCG-inspired card game. The engine must support campaign mode with fixed rules and free play mode with user-configurable rules.",
     "totalEstimatedHours": 48,
     "totalTasks": 32,
-    "completedTasks": 19
+    "completedTasks": 23
   },
   "categories": {
     "critical": "Foundation components that block all other work",
@@ -366,15 +366,16 @@
       "description": "Implement config-driven action validation: check turn, phase, card ownership, action legality based on RulesConfig",
       "category": "high",
       "priority": 20,
-      "completed": false,
+      "completed": true,
-      "tested": false,
+      "tested": true,
       "dependencies": ["HIGH-002", "HIGH-003", "CRIT-003"],
       "files": [
-        {"path": "app/core/rules_validator.py", "issue": "File does not exist"}
+        {"path": "app/core/rules_validator.py", "status": "created"}
       ],
       "suggestedFix": "ValidationResult model with valid bool and reason string. validate_action(game, player_id, action) checks: is it player's turn, is phase correct, does player have the card, is action legal per rules. Separate validator functions per action type.",
       "estimatedHours": 4,
-      "notes": "Most complex validation module. Must check all rule configurations (energy attachments per turn, supporter limit, bench size, etc.)"
+      "notes": "Validates all 11 action types. Includes energy cost matching, forced action handling, first-turn restrictions, per-turn limits. Also added ForcedAction model to GameState, starting_hand_size to DeckConfig, renamed from_energy_deck to from_energy_zone.",
+      "completedDate": "2026-01-25"
     },
     {
       "id": "TEST-009",
@@ -382,15 +383,16 @@
       "description": "Test action validation for each action type with valid and invalid scenarios",
       "category": "high",
       "priority": 21,
-      "completed": false,
+      "completed": true,
-      "tested": false,
+      "tested": true,
       "dependencies": ["HIGH-005", "HIGH-004"],
       "files": [
-        {"path": "tests/core/test_rules_validator.py", "issue": "File does not exist"}
+        {"path": "tests/core/test_rules_validator.py", "status": "created"}
       ],
       "suggestedFix": "Test per action type: valid action passes, wrong turn fails, wrong phase fails, card not owned fails, rule limit exceeded fails. Test with custom RulesConfig to verify config-driven behavior.",
       "estimatedHours": 3,
-      "notes": "Critical tests - security depends on proper validation"
+      "notes": "95 tests covering universal validation, forced actions, and all 11 action types. Includes tests for energy cost matching, status condition blocking, evolution timing, trainer subtype limits, and first-turn restrictions.",
+      "completedDate": "2026-01-25"
     },
     {
       "id": "HIGH-006",
@@ -398,15 +400,16 @@
       "description": "Implement config-driven win condition checking: all prizes taken, no Pokemon in play, cannot draw",
       "category": "high",
       "priority": 22,
-      "completed": false,
+      "completed": true,
-      "tested": false,
+      "tested": true,
       "dependencies": ["HIGH-003", "CRIT-003"],
       "files": [
-        {"path": "app/core/win_conditions.py", "issue": "File does not exist"}
+        {"path": "app/core/win_conditions.py", "status": "created"}
       ],
       "suggestedFix": "WinResult model with winner player_id and reason string. check_win_conditions(game) checks each enabled condition from rules config and returns WinResult if any are met.",
       "estimatedHours": 1.5,
-      "notes": "Check each condition independently based on game.rules.win_conditions flags"
+      "notes": "Includes check_prizes_taken, check_no_pokemon_in_play, check_cannot_draw, check_turn_limit, check_resignation, check_timeout, and apply_win_result. Each condition independently enabled/disabled via RulesConfig.",
+      "completedDate": "2026-01-25"
     },
     {
       "id": "TEST-010",
@@ -414,15 +417,16 @@
       "description": "Test each win condition triggers correctly and respects config flags",
       "category": "high",
       "priority": 23,
-      "completed": false,
+      "completed": true,
-      "tested": false,
+      "tested": true,
       "dependencies": ["HIGH-006", "HIGH-004"],
       "files": [
-        {"path": "tests/core/test_win_conditions.py", "issue": "File does not exist"}
+        {"path": "tests/core/test_win_conditions.py", "status": "created"}
       ],
       "suggestedFix": "Test: all prizes taken triggers win, last Pokemon knocked out triggers win, empty deck triggers win, disabled conditions don't trigger, custom prize count works",
       "estimatedHours": 1.5,
-      "notes": "Test with different RulesConfig to verify each condition can be disabled"
+      "notes": "53 tests covering WinResult model, all win condition types, turn limit with draws, resignation/timeout helpers, edge cases, and config-driven enable/disable of conditions.",
+      "completedDate": "2026-01-25"
     },
     {
       "id": "HIGH-007",
@@ -633,7 +637,9 @@
       "theme": "Game Logic",
       "tasks": ["HIGH-005", "TEST-009", "HIGH-006", "TEST-010", "HIGH-007", "TEST-011"],
       "estimatedHours": 14,
-      "goals": ["Validation working", "Win conditions working", "Turn management working"]
+      "goals": ["Validation working", "Win conditions working", "Turn management working"],
+      "status": "IN_PROGRESS",
+      "progress": "Rules validator (HIGH-005, TEST-009) and win conditions (HIGH-006, TEST-010) complete. Added ForcedAction model, starting_hand_size config, ActiveConfig (max_active for double-battle support), and TrainerConfig.stadium_same_name_replace option. Coverage gap tests added (test_coverage_gaps.py) with 16 tests for edge cases. Fixed bug in get_opponent_id() unreachable code. 584 total core tests passing at 97% coverage. Remaining: Turn manager (HIGH-007, TEST-011)."
     },
     "week5": {
       "theme": "Engine & Polish",
@@ -647,7 +653,7 @@
     "integrationTests": "test_engine.py covers full game flow",
     "fixtures": "conftest.py provides reusable sample data",
     "determinism": "SeededRandom enables reproducible random tests",
-    "coverage": "Target 90%+ coverage on core module"
+    "coverage": "Target 90%+ coverage on core module (currently at 97%)"
   },
   "securityChecklist": [
     {
@@ -668,7 +674,9 @@
     {
       "item": "All actions validated server-side",
       "module": "rules_validator.py",
-      "verified": false
+      "verified": true,
+      "verifiedDate": "2026-01-25",
+      "notes": "95 tests verify validation of all 11 action types including turn ownership, phase validity, card ownership, per-turn limits, status conditions, and first-turn restrictions."
     },
     {
       "item": "RNG unpredictable in production",

backend/app/core/config.py

@@ -40,6 +40,7 @@ class DeckConfig(BaseModel):
         min_basic_pokemon: Minimum number of Basic Pokemon required.
         energy_deck_enabled: If True, use separate energy deck (Pokemon Pocket style).
         energy_deck_size: Size of the separate energy deck.
+        starting_hand_size: Number of cards drawn at game start.
     """
 
     min_size: int = 40
@@ -50,6 +51,21 @@ class DeckConfig(BaseModel):
     min_basic_pokemon: int = 1
     energy_deck_enabled: bool = True
     energy_deck_size: int = 20
+    starting_hand_size: int = 7
+
+
+class ActiveConfig(BaseModel):
+    """Configuration for active Pokemon slot rules.
+
+    Supports standard single-battle (1 active) or double-battle variants
+    (2 active Pokemon per player).
+
+    Attributes:
+        max_active: Maximum number of Pokemon in the active position.
+            Default is 1 (standard single battle). Set to 2 for double battles.
+    """
+
+    max_active: int = 1
 
 
 class BenchConfig(BaseModel):
@@ -208,12 +224,17 @@ class TrainerConfig(BaseModel):
         stadiums_per_turn: Maximum Stadium cards playable per turn.
         items_per_turn: Maximum Item cards per turn. None means unlimited.
         tools_per_pokemon: Maximum Tool cards attachable to one Pokemon.
+        stadium_same_name_replace: If True, a stadium can replace another stadium
+            with the same name. If False (default), you cannot play a stadium if
+            a stadium with the same name is already in play. Standard Pokemon TCG
+            rules prohibit same-name stadium replacement.
     """
 
     supporters_per_turn: int = 1
     stadiums_per_turn: int = 1
     items_per_turn: int | None = None
     tools_per_pokemon: int = 1
+    stadium_same_name_replace: bool = False
 
 
 class EvolutionConfig(BaseModel):
@@ -301,6 +322,7 @@ class RulesConfig(BaseModel):
 
     Attributes:
         deck: Deck building configuration.
+        active: Active Pokemon slot configuration.
         bench: Bench configuration.
         energy: Energy attachment configuration.
         prizes: Prize/scoring configuration.
@@ -314,6 +336,7 @@ class RulesConfig(BaseModel):
     """
 
     deck: DeckConfig = Field(default_factory=DeckConfig)
+    active: ActiveConfig = Field(default_factory=ActiveConfig)
     bench: BenchConfig = Field(default_factory=BenchConfig)
     energy: EnergyConfig = Field(default_factory=EnergyConfig)
     prizes: PrizeConfig = Field(default_factory=PrizeConfig)

backend/app/core/models/actions.py

@@ -65,23 +65,27 @@ class EvolvePokemonAction(BaseModel):
 
 
 class AttachEnergyAction(BaseModel):
-    """Attach an energy card from hand (or energy deck) to a Pokemon.
+    """Attach an energy card from hand (or energy zone) to a Pokemon.
 
     Energy can be attached to the active Pokemon or any benched Pokemon.
     Limited to once per turn by default (configurable via RulesConfig).
 
+    In Pokemon Pocket style gameplay, energy is flipped from the energy_deck
+    to the energy_zone at turn start. The player can then attach from the
+    energy_zone rather than from hand.
+
     Attributes:
         type: Discriminator field, always "attach_energy".
         energy_card_id: The CardInstance.instance_id of the energy card.
         target_pokemon_id: The CardInstance.instance_id of the Pokemon to attach to.
-        from_energy_deck: If True, the energy comes from the energy deck
+        from_energy_zone: If True, the energy comes from the energy zone
             (Pokemon Pocket style) rather than hand.
     """
 
     type: Literal["attach_energy"] = "attach_energy"
     energy_card_id: str
     target_pokemon_id: str
-    from_energy_deck: bool = False
+    from_energy_zone: bool = False
 
 
 class PlayTrainerAction(BaseModel):

backend/app/core/models/game_state.py

@@ -37,6 +37,28 @@ from app.core.models.enums import GameEndReason, TurnPhase
 from app.core.rng import RandomProvider
 
 
+class ForcedAction(BaseModel):
+    """Represents an action a player must take before the game can proceed.
+
+    When a forced action is set, only the specified player can act, and only
+    with the specified action type. This is used for situations like:
+    - Selecting a new active Pokemon after a knockout
+    - Selecting prize cards to take
+    - Discarding cards when required by an effect
+
+    Attributes:
+        player_id: The player who must take the action.
+        action_type: The type of action required (e.g., "select_active", "select_prize").
+        reason: Human-readable explanation of why this action is required.
+        params: Additional parameters for the action (e.g., {"count": 2} for "discard 2 cards").
+    """
+
+    player_id: str
+    action_type: str
+    reason: str
+    params: dict[str, Any] = Field(default_factory=dict)
+
+
 class Zone(BaseModel):
     """A collection of cards representing a game zone.
 
@@ -352,6 +374,7 @@ class GameState(BaseModel):
         stadium_in_play: The current Stadium card in play, if any.
         turn_order: List of player IDs in turn order.
         first_turn_completed: Whether the very first turn of the game is done.
+        forced_action: A ForcedAction that must be completed before game proceeds.
         action_log: Log of actions taken (for replays/debugging).
     """
 
@@ -378,6 +401,9 @@ class GameState(BaseModel):
     # First turn tracking
     first_turn_completed: bool = False
 
+    # Forced action (e.g., select new active after KO)
+    forced_action: ForcedAction | None = None
+
     # Optional action log for replays
     action_log: list[dict[str, Any]] = Field(default_factory=list)
 
@@ -403,10 +429,13 @@ class GameState(BaseModel):
         """
         if len(self.players) != 2:
             raise ValueError("get_opponent_id only works for 2-player games")
+        if player_id not in self.players:
+            raise ValueError(f"Player {player_id} not found in game")
         for pid in self.players:
             if pid != player_id:
                 return pid
-        raise ValueError(f"Player {player_id} not found in game")
+        # This should be unreachable with 2 players where one is player_id
+        raise ValueError(f"Could not find opponent for {player_id}")
 
     def get_opponent(self, player_id: str) -> PlayerState:
         """Get the PlayerState for a player's opponent (assumes 2-player game)."""

backend/app/core/rules_validator.py

@@ -0,0 +1,963 @@
+"""Action validation for the Mantimon TCG game engine.
+
+This module validates all player actions against game state and rules configuration.
+It is security-critical - all actions must pass validation before execution.
+
+The validation system checks:
+1. Universal conditions (game over, player turn, phase)
+2. Forced action requirements
+3. Action-specific rules and limits
+
+Usage:
+    result = validate_action(game, player_id, action)
+    if not result.valid:
+        return error_response(result.reason)
+    # Proceed with action execution
+
+Example:
+    >>> game = GameState(...)
+    >>> action = AttackAction(attack_index=0)
+    >>> result = validate_action(game, "player1", action)
+    >>> if result.valid:
+    ...     execute_attack(game, "player1", action)
+"""
+
+from pydantic import BaseModel
+
+from app.core.models.actions import (
+    VALID_PHASES_FOR_ACTION,
+    Action,
+    AttachEnergyAction,
+    AttackAction,
+    EvolvePokemonAction,
+    PassAction,
+    PlayPokemonAction,
+    PlayTrainerAction,
+    ResignAction,
+    RetreatAction,
+    SelectActiveAction,
+    SelectPrizeAction,
+    UseAbilityAction,
+)
+from app.core.models.card import CardDefinition, CardInstance
+from app.core.models.enums import (
+    EnergyType,
+    StatusCondition,
+    TrainerType,
+    TurnPhase,
+)
+from app.core.models.game_state import GameState, PlayerState, Zone
+
+
+class ValidationResult(BaseModel):
+    """Result of validating a player action.
+
+    Attributes:
+        valid: Whether the action is allowed.
+        reason: Explanation if the action is invalid (None if valid).
+    """
+
+    valid: bool
+    reason: str | None = None
+
+
+def validate_action(game: GameState, player_id: str, action: Action) -> ValidationResult:
+    """Validate whether a player action is legal.
+
+    This is the main entry point for action validation. It performs:
+    1. Universal checks (game over, turn ownership, phase validity)
+    2. Forced action enforcement
+    3. Action-specific validation
+
+    Args:
+        game: Current game state.
+        player_id: ID of the player attempting the action.
+        action: The action to validate.
+
+    Returns:
+        ValidationResult with valid=True if action is allowed,
+        or valid=False with a reason explaining why not.
+    """
+    # 1. Check if game is over
+    if game.is_game_over():
+        return ValidationResult(valid=False, reason="Game is over")
+
+    # 2. Check for forced action
+    if game.forced_action is not None:
+        return _check_forced_action(game, player_id, action)
+
+    # 3. Check if it's the player's turn (resign always allowed)
+    if action.type != "resign" and not game.is_player_turn(player_id):
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason=f"Not your turn (current player: {game.current_player_id})",
+        )
+
+    # 4. Check if action is valid for current phase
+    valid_phases = VALID_PHASES_FOR_ACTION.get(action.type, [])
+    if game.phase.value not in valid_phases:
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason=f"Cannot perform {action.type} during {game.phase.value} phase "
+            f"(valid phases: {', '.join(valid_phases)})",
+        )
+
+    # 5. Get player state
+    player = game.players.get(player_id)
+    if player is None:
+        return ValidationResult(valid=False, reason=f"Player {player_id} not found")
+
+    # 6. Dispatch to action-specific validator
+    validators = {
+        "play_pokemon": _validate_play_pokemon,
+        "evolve": _validate_evolve_pokemon,
+        "attach_energy": _validate_attach_energy,
+        "play_trainer": _validate_play_trainer,
+        "use_ability": _validate_use_ability,
+        "attack": _validate_attack,
+        "retreat": _validate_retreat,
+        "pass": _validate_pass,
+        "select_prize": _validate_select_prize,
+        "select_active": _validate_select_active,
+        "resign": _validate_resign,
+    }
+
+    validator = validators.get(action.type)
+    if validator is None:
+        return ValidationResult(valid=False, reason=f"Unknown action type: {action.type}")
+
+    return validator(game, player, action)
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Universal Validation Helpers
+# =============================================================================
+
+
+def _check_forced_action(game: GameState, player_id: str, action: Action) -> ValidationResult:
+    """Check if the action satisfies a forced action requirement.
+
+    When a forced action is pending, only the specified player can act,
+    and only with the specified action type.
+    """
+    forced = game.forced_action
+
+    if forced.player_id != player_id:
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason=f"Waiting for {forced.player_id} to complete required action: {forced.reason}",
+        )
+
+    if action.type != forced.action_type:
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason=f"Must complete {forced.action_type} action: {forced.reason}",
+        )
+
+    # The action matches the forced action requirement - now validate it normally
+    player = game.players.get(player_id)
+    if player is None:
+        return ValidationResult(valid=False, reason=f"Player {player_id} not found")
+
+    # For forced actions, we skip phase validation since they can happen at special times
+    validators = {
+        "select_active": _validate_select_active,
+        "select_prize": _validate_select_prize,
+    }
+
+    validator = validators.get(action.type)
+    if validator is None:
+        return ValidationResult(valid=False, reason=f"Invalid forced action type: {action.type}")
+
+    return validator(game, player, action)
+
+
+def _check_first_turn_restriction(
+    game: GameState, restriction_name: str, action_description: str
+) -> ValidationResult | None:
+    """Check if a first-turn restriction applies.
+
+    Args:
+        game: Current game state.
+        restriction_name: Name of the restriction flag in FirstTurnConfig.
+        action_description: Human-readable description for error message.
+
+    Returns:
+        ValidationResult if restricted, None if allowed.
+    """
+    if not game.is_first_turn():
+        return None  # Not first turn, no restriction
+
+    # Check the specific restriction
+    first_turn_config = game.rules.first_turn
+    can_perform = getattr(first_turn_config, restriction_name, True)
+
+    if not can_perform:
+        return ValidationResult(valid=False, reason=f"Cannot {action_description} on first turn")
+
+    return None  # Allowed
+
+
+def _get_card_from_zone(zone: Zone, card_id: str) -> CardInstance | None:
+    """Get a card from a zone by instance ID."""
+    return zone.get(card_id)
+
+
+def _get_card_definition(game: GameState, definition_id: str) -> CardDefinition | None:
+    """Get a card definition from the registry."""
+    return game.card_registry.get(definition_id)
+
+
+def _get_pokemon_in_play(player: PlayerState, pokemon_id: str) -> CardInstance | None:
+    """Get a Pokemon that is in play (active or bench)."""
+    # Check active
+    card = player.active.get(pokemon_id)
+    if card:
+        return card
+
+    # Check bench
+    return player.bench.get(pokemon_id)
+
+
+def _is_paralyzed_or_asleep(pokemon: CardInstance) -> StatusCondition | None:
+    """Check if Pokemon has Paralyzed or Asleep status.
+
+    Returns the blocking status condition, or None if neither applies.
+    """
+    if pokemon.has_status(StatusCondition.PARALYZED):
+        return StatusCondition.PARALYZED
+    if pokemon.has_status(StatusCondition.ASLEEP):
+        return StatusCondition.ASLEEP
+    return None
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Energy Cost Validation
+# =============================================================================
+
+
+def _get_attached_energy_types(game: GameState, pokemon: CardInstance) -> list[EnergyType]:
+    """Get list of energy types provided by attached energy cards.
+
+    Special energy can provide multiple types, so this returns a flat list
+    of all energy types available from attached cards.
+
+    Args:
+        game: Current game state (for card registry lookup).
+        pokemon: The Pokemon with attached energy.
+
+    Returns:
+        List of EnergyType values provided by attached energy.
+    """
+    energy_types: list[EnergyType] = []
+
+    for energy_id in pokemon.attached_energy:
+        # Find the energy card instance
+        card_instance, _ = game.find_card_instance(energy_id)
+        if card_instance is None:
+            continue
+
+        # Get the definition
+        definition = game.card_registry.get(card_instance.definition_id)
+        if definition is None:
+            continue
+
+        # Add all energy types this card provides
+        if definition.energy_provides:
+            energy_types.extend(definition.energy_provides)
+        elif definition.energy_type:
+            # Fallback: basic energy provides its type
+            energy_types.append(definition.energy_type)
+
+    return energy_types
+
+
+def _can_pay_energy_cost(
+    game: GameState, pokemon: CardInstance, cost: list[EnergyType]
+) -> tuple[bool, str | None]:
+    """Check if attached energy can satisfy an attack/retreat cost.
+
+    Algorithm:
+    1. Get list of energy types provided by all attached energy cards
+    2. Create working copy of available energy
+    3. For each SPECIFIC (non-colorless) energy in cost:
+       - Find and remove matching energy from available
+       - If no match, return failure
+    4. For each COLORLESS energy in cost:
+       - Find and remove any remaining energy
+       - If none left, return failure
+    5. Return success
+
+    Args:
+        game: Current game state.
+        pokemon: The Pokemon attempting to pay the cost.
+        cost: List of energy types required.
+
+    Returns:
+        Tuple of (can_pay: bool, error_message: str | None).
+    """
+    available = _get_attached_energy_types(game, pokemon)
+
+    # Separate specific and colorless costs
+    specific_costs = [e for e in cost if e != EnergyType.COLORLESS]
+    colorless_count = len([e for e in cost if e == EnergyType.COLORLESS])
+
+    # Try to pay specific costs first
+    for energy_type in specific_costs:
+        if energy_type in available:
+            available.remove(energy_type)
+        else:
+            return (
+                False,
+                f"Insufficient {energy_type.value} energy "
+                f"(need {specific_costs.count(energy_type)}, "
+                f"have {_get_attached_energy_types(game, pokemon).count(energy_type)})",
+            )
+
+    # Pay colorless costs with any remaining energy
+    if colorless_count > len(available):
+        total_needed = len(cost)
+        total_have = len(_get_attached_energy_types(game, pokemon))
+        return (
+            False,
+            f"Insufficient energy (need {total_needed}, have {total_have})",
+        )
+
+    return (True, None)
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Action-Specific Validators
+# =============================================================================
+
+
+def _validate_play_pokemon(
+    game: GameState, player: PlayerState, action: PlayPokemonAction
+) -> ValidationResult:
+    """Validate playing a Basic Pokemon from hand.
+
+    Checks:
+    - Card is in player's hand
+    - Card is a Basic Pokemon
+    - There's space to play it (bench not full, or active empty in setup)
+    """
+    # Check card is in hand
+    card = _get_card_from_zone(player.hand, action.card_instance_id)
+    if card is None:
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason=f"Card {action.card_instance_id} not found in hand",
+        )
+
+    # Get card definition
+    definition = _get_card_definition(game, card.definition_id)
+    if definition is None:
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason=f"Card definition {card.definition_id} not found",
+        )
+
+    # Check it's a Pokemon
+    if not definition.is_pokemon():
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason=f"'{definition.name}' is not a Pokemon card",
+        )
+
+    # Check it's a Basic Pokemon
+    if not definition.is_basic_pokemon():
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason=f"'{definition.name}' is a {definition.stage.value} Pokemon, not Basic. "
+            "Only Basic Pokemon can be played directly.",
+        )
+
+    # Check placement is valid
+    if game.phase == TurnPhase.SETUP:
+        # During setup, can play to active (if space) or bench (if space)
+        if action.to_active:
+            max_active = game.rules.active.max_active
+            current_active = len(player.active)
+            if current_active >= max_active:
+                return ValidationResult(
+                    valid=False,
+                    reason=f"Active slot(s) full ({current_active}/{max_active})",
+                )
+        else:
+            if not player.can_bench_pokemon(game.rules):
+                return ValidationResult(
+                    valid=False,
+                    reason=f"Bench is full ({game.rules.bench.max_size}/{game.rules.bench.max_size})",
+                )
+    else:
+        # During main phase, can only play to bench
+        if not player.can_bench_pokemon(game.rules):
+            return ValidationResult(
+                valid=False,
+                reason=f"Bench is full ({game.rules.bench.max_size}/{game.rules.bench.max_size})",
+            )
+
+    return ValidationResult(valid=True)
+
+
+def _validate_evolve_pokemon(
+    game: GameState, player: PlayerState, action: EvolvePokemonAction
+) -> ValidationResult:
+    """Validate evolving a Pokemon.
+
+    Checks:
+    - Evolution card is in player's hand
+    - Target Pokemon is in play
+    - Evolution chain is correct (evolves_from matches target's name)
+    - Evolution timing rules (not same turn as played, not first turn, etc.)
+    """
+    # Check evolution card is in hand
+    evo_card = _get_card_from_zone(player.hand, action.evolution_card_id)
+    if evo_card is None:
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason=f"Evolution card {action.evolution_card_id} not found in hand",
+        )
+
+    # Get evolution card definition
+    evo_def = _get_card_definition(game, evo_card.definition_id)
+    if evo_def is None:
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason=f"Card definition {evo_card.definition_id} not found",
+        )
+
+    # Check it's a Pokemon
+    if not evo_def.is_pokemon():
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason=f"'{evo_def.name}' is not a Pokemon card",
+        )
+
+    # Check it's an evolution (not Basic)
+    if evo_def.is_basic_pokemon() and not evo_def.requires_evolution_from_variant():
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason=f"'{evo_def.name}' is a Basic Pokemon, not an evolution",
+        )
+
+    # Check target Pokemon is in play
+    target = _get_pokemon_in_play(player, action.target_pokemon_id)
+    if target is None:
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason=f"Target Pokemon {action.target_pokemon_id} not found in play",
+        )
+
+    # Get target definition
+    target_def = _get_card_definition(game, target.definition_id)
+    if target_def is None:
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason=f"Target card definition {target.definition_id} not found",
+        )
+
+    # Check evolution chain matches
+    if evo_def.evolves_from != target_def.name:
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason=f"'{evo_def.name}' evolves from '{evo_def.evolves_from}', "
+            f"not from '{target_def.name}'",
+        )
+
+    # Check evolution timing - not same turn as played
+    if target.turn_played == game.turn_number and not game.rules.evolution.same_turn_as_played:
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason=f"Cannot evolve '{target_def.name}': Pokemon was played this turn "
+            f"(turn {game.turn_number})",
+        )
+
+    # Check evolution timing - not same turn as previous evolution
+    if target.turn_evolved == game.turn_number and not game.rules.evolution.same_turn_as_evolution:
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason=f"Cannot evolve '{target_def.name}': Pokemon already evolved this turn",
+        )
+
+    # Check first turn restriction
+    if game.is_first_turn() and not game.rules.evolution.first_turn_of_game:
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason="Cannot evolve Pokemon on the first turn of the game",
+        )
+
+    return ValidationResult(valid=True)
+
+
+def _validate_attach_energy(
+    game: GameState, player: PlayerState, action: AttachEnergyAction
+) -> ValidationResult:
+    """Validate attaching an energy card.
+
+    Checks:
+    - Energy card is in hand (or energy zone if from_energy_zone=True)
+    - Card is an Energy card
+    - Target Pokemon is in play and belongs to player
+    - Energy attachment limit not exceeded
+    - First turn restrictions
+    """
+    # Determine source zone
+    if action.from_energy_zone:
+        source_zone = player.energy_zone
+        source_name = "energy zone"
+    else:
+        source_zone = player.hand
+        source_name = "hand"
+
+    # Check card is in source zone
+    card = _get_card_from_zone(source_zone, action.energy_card_id)
+    if card is None:
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason=f"Energy card {action.energy_card_id} not found in {source_name}",
+        )
+
+    # Get card definition
+    definition = _get_card_definition(game, card.definition_id)
+    if definition is None:
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason=f"Card definition {card.definition_id} not found",
+        )
+
+    # Check it's an Energy card
+    if not definition.is_energy():
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason=f"'{definition.name}' is not an Energy card",
+        )
+
+    # Check target Pokemon is in play
+    target = _get_pokemon_in_play(player, action.target_pokemon_id)
+    if target is None:
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason=f"Target Pokemon {action.target_pokemon_id} not found in play",
+        )
+
+    # Check energy attachment limit
+    if not player.can_attach_energy(game.rules):
+        limit = game.rules.energy.attachments_per_turn
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason=f"Energy attachment limit reached "
+            f"({player.energy_attachments_this_turn}/{limit} this turn)",
+        )
+
+    # Check first turn restriction
+    restriction = _check_first_turn_restriction(game, "can_attach_energy", "attach energy")
+    if restriction is not None:
+        return restriction
+
+    return ValidationResult(valid=True)
+
+
+def _validate_play_trainer(
+    game: GameState, player: PlayerState, action: PlayTrainerAction
+) -> ValidationResult:
+    """Validate playing a Trainer card.
+
+    Checks:
+    - Card is in player's hand
+    - Card is a Trainer card
+    - Per-subtype limits (Supporter, Stadium, Item, Tool)
+    - First turn Supporter restriction
+    - Stadium replacement rules
+    - Tool attachment validation
+    """
+    # Check card is in hand
+    card = _get_card_from_zone(player.hand, action.card_instance_id)
+    if card is None:
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason=f"Card {action.card_instance_id} not found in hand",
+        )
+
+    # Get card definition
+    definition = _get_card_definition(game, card.definition_id)
+    if definition is None:
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason=f"Card definition {card.definition_id} not found",
+        )
+
+    # Check it's a Trainer card
+    if not definition.is_trainer():
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason=f"'{definition.name}' is not a Trainer card",
+        )
+
+    # Validate based on trainer subtype
+    trainer_type = definition.trainer_type
+
+    if trainer_type == TrainerType.SUPPORTER:
+        # Check supporter limit
+        if not player.can_play_supporter(game.rules):
+            limit = game.rules.trainer.supporters_per_turn
+            return ValidationResult(
+                valid=False,
+                reason=f"Supporter limit reached "
+                f"({player.supporters_played_this_turn}/{limit} this turn)",
+            )
+
+        # Check first turn restriction
+        restriction = _check_first_turn_restriction(
+            game, "can_play_supporter", "play Supporter cards"
+        )
+        if restriction is not None:
+            return restriction
+
+    elif trainer_type == TrainerType.STADIUM:
+        # Check stadium limit
+        if not player.can_play_stadium(game.rules):
+            limit = game.rules.trainer.stadiums_per_turn
+            return ValidationResult(
+                valid=False,
+                reason=f"Stadium limit reached "
+                f"({player.stadiums_played_this_turn}/{limit} this turn)",
+            )
+
+        # Check if same stadium is already in play (unless same-name replace is enabled)
+        if game.stadium_in_play is not None:
+            current_stadium_def = _get_card_definition(game, game.stadium_in_play.definition_id)
+            is_same_name = current_stadium_def and current_stadium_def.name == definition.name
+            if is_same_name and not game.rules.trainer.stadium_same_name_replace:
+                return ValidationResult(
+                    valid=False,
+                    reason=f"Cannot play '{definition.name}': same stadium already in play",
+                )
+
+    elif trainer_type == TrainerType.ITEM:
+        # Check item limit (if set)
+        if not player.can_play_item(game.rules):
+            limit = game.rules.trainer.items_per_turn
+            return ValidationResult(
+                valid=False,
+                reason=f"Item limit reached ({player.items_played_this_turn}/{limit} this turn)",
+            )
+
+    elif trainer_type == TrainerType.TOOL:
+        # Tools attach to Pokemon - need a target
+        if not action.targets:
+            return ValidationResult(
+                valid=False,
+                reason="Tool cards require a target Pokemon",
+            )
+
+        target_id = action.targets[0]
+        target = _get_pokemon_in_play(player, target_id)
+        if target is None:
+            return ValidationResult(
+                valid=False,
+                reason=f"Target Pokemon {target_id} not found in play",
+            )
+
+        # Check tool slot limit
+        max_tools = game.rules.trainer.tools_per_pokemon
+        current_tools = len(target.attached_tools)
+        if current_tools >= max_tools:
+            return ValidationResult(
+                valid=False,
+                reason=f"Pokemon already has maximum tools attached ({current_tools}/{max_tools})",
+            )
+
+    return ValidationResult(valid=True)
+
+
+def _validate_use_ability(
+    game: GameState, player: PlayerState, action: UseAbilityAction
+) -> ValidationResult:
+    """Validate using a Pokemon's ability.
+
+    Checks:
+    - Pokemon is in play and belongs to player
+    - Ability index is valid
+    - Ability usage limit not exceeded
+    """
+    # Check Pokemon is in play
+    pokemon = _get_pokemon_in_play(player, action.pokemon_id)
+    if pokemon is None:
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason=f"Pokemon {action.pokemon_id} not found in play",
+        )
+
+    # Get Pokemon definition
+    definition = _get_card_definition(game, pokemon.definition_id)
+    if definition is None:
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason=f"Card definition {pokemon.definition_id} not found",
+        )
+
+    # Check ability index is valid
+    if action.ability_index < 0 or action.ability_index >= len(definition.abilities):
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason=f"Invalid ability index {action.ability_index} "
+            f"(Pokemon has {len(definition.abilities)} abilities)",
+        )
+
+    # Get the ability
+    ability = definition.abilities[action.ability_index]
+
+    # Check ability usage limit
+    if not pokemon.can_use_ability(ability):
+        uses_limit = ability.uses_per_turn
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason=f"Ability '{ability.name}' already used "
+            f"({pokemon.ability_uses_this_turn}/{uses_limit} this turn)",
+        )
+
+    return ValidationResult(valid=True)
+
+
+def _validate_attack(
+    game: GameState, player: PlayerState, action: AttackAction
+) -> ValidationResult:
+    """Validate declaring an attack.
+
+    Checks:
+    - Player has an active Pokemon
+    - Attack index is valid
+    - Pokemon has enough energy for the attack cost
+    - Pokemon is not Paralyzed or Asleep
+    - First turn attack restrictions
+    """
+    # Check player has active Pokemon
+    active = player.get_active_pokemon()
+    if active is None:
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason="No active Pokemon to attack with",
+        )
+
+    # Get Pokemon definition
+    definition = _get_card_definition(game, active.definition_id)
+    if definition is None:
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason=f"Card definition {active.definition_id} not found",
+        )
+
+    # Check attack index is valid
+    if action.attack_index < 0 or action.attack_index >= len(definition.attacks):
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason=f"Invalid attack index {action.attack_index} "
+            f"(Pokemon has {len(definition.attacks)} attacks)",
+        )
+
+    # Get the attack
+    attack = definition.attacks[action.attack_index]
+
+    # Get effective attack cost (may be modified)
+    effective_cost = active.effective_attack_cost(action.attack_index, attack.cost)
+
+    # Check energy cost
+    can_pay, error_msg = _can_pay_energy_cost(game, active, effective_cost)
+    if not can_pay:
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason=f"Cannot use '{attack.name}': {error_msg}",
+        )
+
+    # Check status conditions
+    blocking_status = _is_paralyzed_or_asleep(active)
+    if blocking_status is not None:
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason=f"Cannot attack: Active Pokemon is {blocking_status.value}",
+        )
+
+    # Note: Confused Pokemon CAN attempt to attack (may fail at execution time)
+
+    # Check first turn restriction
+    restriction = _check_first_turn_restriction(game, "can_attack", "attack")
+    if restriction is not None:
+        return restriction
+
+    return ValidationResult(valid=True)
+
+
+def _validate_retreat(
+    game: GameState, player: PlayerState, action: RetreatAction
+) -> ValidationResult:
+    """Validate retreating the active Pokemon.
+
+    Checks:
+    - Player has an active Pokemon
+    - Player has a benched Pokemon to swap to
+    - New active is on the bench
+    - Can pay retreat cost with specified energy
+    - Pokemon is not Paralyzed or Asleep
+    - Retreat limit not exceeded
+    """
+    # Check player has active Pokemon
+    active = player.get_active_pokemon()
+    if active is None:
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason="No active Pokemon to retreat",
+        )
+
+    # Check player has benched Pokemon
+    if not player.has_benched_pokemon():
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason="No benched Pokemon to switch to",
+        )
+
+    # Check new active is on bench
+    new_active = player.bench.get(action.new_active_id)
+    if new_active is None:
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason=f"Pokemon {action.new_active_id} not found on bench",
+        )
+
+    # Get active Pokemon definition
+    definition = _get_card_definition(game, active.definition_id)
+    if definition is None:
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason=f"Card definition {active.definition_id} not found",
+        )
+
+    # Calculate effective retreat cost
+    base_cost = definition.retreat_cost
+    effective_cost = active.effective_retreat_cost(base_cost)
+
+    # Check if free retreat is enabled in rules
+    if game.rules.retreat.free_retreat_cost:
+        effective_cost = 0
+
+    # Validate energy to discard
+    energy_count = len(action.energy_to_discard)
+
+    if energy_count < effective_cost:
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason=f"Insufficient energy to retreat "
+            f"(need {effective_cost}, discarding {energy_count})",
+        )
+
+    # Check that all energy to discard is actually attached
+    for energy_id in action.energy_to_discard:
+        if energy_id not in active.attached_energy:
+            return ValidationResult(
+                valid=False,
+                reason=f"Energy {energy_id} is not attached to active Pokemon",
+            )
+
+    # Check status conditions
+    blocking_status = _is_paralyzed_or_asleep(active)
+    if blocking_status is not None:
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason=f"Cannot retreat: Active Pokemon is {blocking_status.value}",
+        )
+
+    # Check retreat limit
+    if not player.can_retreat(game.rules):
+        limit = game.rules.retreat.retreats_per_turn
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason=f"Retreat limit reached ({player.retreats_this_turn}/{limit} this turn)",
+        )
+
+    return ValidationResult(valid=True)
+
+
+def _validate_pass(game: GameState, player: PlayerState, action: PassAction) -> ValidationResult:
+    """Validate passing without taking an action.
+
+    Pass is always valid in the correct phases (main, attack).
+    Phase validation is done in the main validate_action function.
+    """
+    return ValidationResult(valid=True)
+
+
+def _validate_select_prize(
+    game: GameState, player: PlayerState, action: SelectPrizeAction
+) -> ValidationResult:
+    """Validate selecting a prize card.
+
+    Checks:
+    - Game is using prize cards mode (not point-based)
+    - Prize index is valid
+    - Player has prizes remaining
+    """
+    # Check game is using prize cards
+    if not game.rules.prizes.use_prize_cards:
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason="Game is not using prize cards (point-based scoring)",
+        )
+
+    # Check player has prizes
+    prize_count = len(player.prizes)
+    if prize_count == 0:
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason="No prize cards remaining",
+        )
+
+    # Check prize index is valid
+    if action.prize_index < 0 or action.prize_index >= prize_count:
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason=f"Invalid prize index {action.prize_index} (valid range: 0-{prize_count - 1})",
+        )
+
+    return ValidationResult(valid=True)
+
+
+def _validate_select_active(
+    game: GameState, player: PlayerState, action: SelectActiveAction
+) -> ValidationResult:
+    """Validate selecting a new active Pokemon.
+
+    This is used after a knockout when player needs to choose a new active.
+
+    Checks:
+    - Active zone is empty (post-KO state)
+    - Selected Pokemon is on the bench
+    """
+    # For forced actions, we need to check the correct player
+    # The forced_action handling already ensures it's the right player
+
+    # Check active zone is empty (need to select new active)
+    if player.has_active_pokemon():
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason="Already have an active Pokemon",
+        )
+
+    # Check selected Pokemon is on bench
+    pokemon = player.bench.get(action.pokemon_id)
+    if pokemon is None:
+        return ValidationResult(
+            valid=False,
+            reason=f"Pokemon {action.pokemon_id} not found on bench",
+        )
+
+    return ValidationResult(valid=True)
+
+
+def _validate_resign(
+    game: GameState, player: PlayerState, action: ResignAction
+) -> ValidationResult:
+    """Validate resigning from the game.
+
+    Resign is always valid - a player can concede at any time.
+    """
+    return ValidationResult(valid=True)

backend/app/core/win_conditions.py

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+"""Win condition checking for the Mantimon TCG game engine.
+
+This module implements config-driven win condition checking. The game supports
+multiple win conditions that can be independently enabled or disabled via
+the RulesConfig.win_conditions settings.
+
+Win Conditions (when enabled):
+    - all_prizes_taken: A player scores enough points (or takes all prize cards)
+    - no_pokemon_in_play: A player's opponent has no Pokemon in play
+    - cannot_draw: A player cannot draw at the start of their turn
+
+The win condition checker is typically called:
+    - After resolving an attack (Pokemon knockouts may trigger win)
+    - At the start of a turn's draw phase (deck empty check)
+    - After any effect that removes Pokemon from play
+
+Usage:
+    from app.core.win_conditions import check_win_conditions, WinResult
+
+    # Check if anyone has won
+    result = check_win_conditions(game_state)
+    if result is not None:
+        print(f"Player {result.winner_id} wins: {result.reason}")
+        game_state.set_winner(result.winner_id, result.end_reason)
+
+    # Check specific conditions
+    from app.core.win_conditions import (
+        check_prizes_taken,
+        check_no_pokemon_in_play,
+        check_cannot_draw,
+    )
+
+    prizes_result = check_prizes_taken(game_state)
+"""
+
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+from typing import TYPE_CHECKING
+
+from pydantic import BaseModel
+
+from app.core.models.enums import GameEndReason
+
+if TYPE_CHECKING:
+    from app.core.models.game_state import GameState
+
+
+class WinResult(BaseModel):
+    """Result indicating a player has won the game.
+
+    Attributes:
+        winner_id: The player ID of the winner.
+        loser_id: The player ID of the loser.
+        end_reason: The GameEndReason enum value for why the game ended.
+        reason: Human-readable explanation of the win condition.
+    """
+
+    winner_id: str
+    loser_id: str
+    end_reason: GameEndReason
+    reason: str
+
+
+def check_win_conditions(game: GameState) -> WinResult | None:
+    """Check all enabled win conditions and return a result if any are met.
+
+    This is the main entry point for win condition checking. It checks each
+    enabled condition in priority order and returns immediately if any
+    condition is met.
+
+    Check order:
+        1. Prizes/Points taken (most common win)
+        2. No Pokemon in play (opponent lost all Pokemon)
+        3. Cannot draw (deck empty at turn start)
+
+    The turn limit condition is NOT checked here - it should be checked by
+    the turn manager at the start of each turn.
+
+    Args:
+        game: The current GameState to check.
+
+    Returns:
+        WinResult if a win condition is met, None otherwise.
+
+    Note:
+        This function does NOT modify the game state. The caller is responsible
+        for calling game.set_winner() if a WinResult is returned.
+    """
+    # Skip if game is already over
+    if game.is_game_over():
+        return None
+
+    win_config = game.rules.win_conditions
+
+    # Check prizes/points taken
+    if win_config.all_prizes_taken:
+        result = check_prizes_taken(game)
+        if result is not None:
+            return result
+
+    # Check no Pokemon in play
+    if win_config.no_pokemon_in_play:
+        result = check_no_pokemon_in_play(game)
+        if result is not None:
+            return result
+
+    # Check cannot draw (only relevant at draw phase)
+    # This is typically called at the start of draw phase, but we check
+    # it here for completeness. The turn manager should call this specifically.
+    if win_config.cannot_draw:
+        result = check_cannot_draw(game)
+        if result is not None:
+            return result
+
+    return None
+
+
+def check_prizes_taken(game: GameState) -> WinResult | None:
+    """Check if any player has scored enough points to win.
+
+    In point-based mode (default for Mantimon TCG), checks if any player's
+    score meets or exceeds the required point count.
+
+    In prize card mode (use_prize_cards=True), checks if any player has
+    taken all their prize cards (prizes zone is empty).
+
+    Args:
+        game: The current GameState.
+
+    Returns:
+        WinResult if a player has won via prizes/points, None otherwise.
+    """
+    rules = game.rules
+    prize_config = rules.prizes
+
+    if prize_config.use_prize_cards:
+        # Prize card mode: win when all prize cards are taken
+        for player_id, player in game.players.items():
+            if player.prizes.is_empty() and game.phase.value != "setup":
+                # All prizes taken - this player wins
+                opponent_id = game.get_opponent_id(player_id)
+                return WinResult(
+                    winner_id=player_id,
+                    loser_id=opponent_id,
+                    end_reason=GameEndReason.PRIZES_TAKEN,
+                    reason=f"Player {player_id} took all prize cards",
+                )
+    else:
+        # Point-based mode: win when score reaches required count
+        for player_id, player in game.players.items():
+            if player.score >= prize_config.count:
+                opponent_id = game.get_opponent_id(player_id)
+                return WinResult(
+                    winner_id=player_id,
+                    loser_id=opponent_id,
+                    end_reason=GameEndReason.PRIZES_TAKEN,
+                    reason=f"Player {player_id} scored {player.score} points "
+                    f"(required: {prize_config.count})",
+                )
+
+    return None
+
+
+def check_no_pokemon_in_play(game: GameState) -> WinResult | None:
+    """Check if any player has no Pokemon in play.
+
+    A player loses if they have no Pokemon in their active slot and no
+    Pokemon on their bench. This is checked after knockouts are resolved.
+
+    Note: During setup phase, this check is skipped as players are still
+    placing their initial Pokemon.
+
+    Args:
+        game: The current GameState.
+
+    Returns:
+        WinResult if a player has lost due to no Pokemon, None otherwise.
+    """
+    # Skip during setup - players haven't placed Pokemon yet
+    if game.phase.value == "setup":
+        return None
+
+    for player_id, player in game.players.items():
+        if not player.has_pokemon_in_play():
+            # This player has no Pokemon - they lose
+            opponent_id = game.get_opponent_id(player_id)
+            return WinResult(
+                winner_id=opponent_id,
+                loser_id=player_id,
+                end_reason=GameEndReason.NO_POKEMON,
+                reason=f"Player {player_id} has no Pokemon in play",
+            )
+
+    return None
+
+
+def check_cannot_draw(game: GameState) -> WinResult | None:
+    """Check if the current player cannot draw a card.
+
+    This check is specifically for the scenario where a player must draw
+    at the start of their turn but their deck is empty. This should be
+    called at the beginning of the draw phase.
+
+    In standard rules, a player loses if they cannot draw at the start
+    of their turn. This does not apply to drawing during other phases
+    (effects that try to draw from an empty deck just draw nothing).
+
+    Args:
+        game: The current GameState.
+
+    Returns:
+        WinResult if the current player loses due to empty deck, None otherwise.
+
+    Note:
+        This should only be called at the start of draw phase. Outside of
+        draw phase, this returns None to avoid false positives.
+    """
+    # Only check during draw phase
+    if game.phase.value != "draw":
+        return None
+
+    current_player = game.get_current_player()
+
+    if current_player.deck.is_empty():
+        # Current player cannot draw - they lose
+        opponent_id = game.get_opponent_id(game.current_player_id)
+        return WinResult(
+            winner_id=opponent_id,
+            loser_id=game.current_player_id,
+            end_reason=GameEndReason.DECK_EMPTY,
+            reason=f"Player {game.current_player_id} cannot draw (deck empty)",
+        )
+
+    return None
+
+
+def check_turn_limit(game: GameState) -> WinResult | None:
+    """Check if the turn limit has been reached.
+
+    When turn_limit_enabled is True, the game ends in various ways when
+    the turn limit is reached. This should be called at the start of each
+    turn to check if the limit has been exceeded.
+
+    The winner is determined by score:
+        - Higher score wins
+        - Equal scores result in a draw (winner_id will be empty string)
+
+    Args:
+        game: The current GameState.
+
+    Returns:
+        WinResult if turn limit reached, None otherwise.
+
+    Note:
+        A draw is represented with winner_id="" and end_reason=DRAW.
+    """
+    win_config = game.rules.win_conditions
+
+    if not win_config.turn_limit_enabled:
+        return None
+
+    # Check if we've exceeded the turn limit
+    # turn_number counts each player's turn, so at turn_limit+1 we've exceeded
+    if game.turn_number <= win_config.turn_limit:
+        return None
+
+    # Turn limit reached - determine winner by score
+    player_ids = list(game.players.keys())
+    if len(player_ids) != 2:
+        # Only support 2-player for now
+        return None
+
+    player1_id, player2_id = player_ids
+    player1 = game.players[player1_id]
+    player2 = game.players[player2_id]
+
+    if player1.score > player2.score:
+        return WinResult(
+            winner_id=player1_id,
+            loser_id=player2_id,
+            end_reason=GameEndReason.TIMEOUT,
+            reason=f"Turn limit reached. {player1_id} wins with {player1.score} "
+            f"points vs {player2.score}",
+        )
+    elif player2.score > player1.score:
+        return WinResult(
+            winner_id=player2_id,
+            loser_id=player1_id,
+            end_reason=GameEndReason.TIMEOUT,
+            reason=f"Turn limit reached. {player2_id} wins with {player2.score} "
+            f"points vs {player1.score}",
+        )
+    else:
+        # Scores are equal - it's a draw
+        # We use DRAW end reason and empty string for winner
+        # The "loser" in a draw is arbitrary but we need to provide something
+        return WinResult(
+            winner_id="",
+            loser_id="",
+            end_reason=GameEndReason.DRAW,
+            reason=f"Turn limit reached. Game ends in a draw ({player1.score} - {player2.score})",
+        )
+
+
+def check_resignation(game: GameState, resigning_player_id: str) -> WinResult:
+    """Create a WinResult for when a player resigns.
+
+    Unlike other win conditions, resignation is triggered by a player action
+    rather than game state. This is a helper function to create the appropriate
+    WinResult.
+
+    Args:
+        game: The current GameState.
+        resigning_player_id: The ID of the player who is resigning.
+
+    Returns:
+        WinResult with the opponent as winner and RESIGNATION reason.
+
+    Raises:
+        ValueError: If resigning_player_id is not in the game.
+    """
+    if resigning_player_id not in game.players:
+        raise ValueError(f"Player {resigning_player_id} not found in game")
+
+    opponent_id = game.get_opponent_id(resigning_player_id)
+
+    return WinResult(
+        winner_id=opponent_id,
+        loser_id=resigning_player_id,
+        end_reason=GameEndReason.RESIGNATION,
+        reason=f"Player {resigning_player_id} resigned",
+    )
+
+
+def check_timeout(game: GameState, timed_out_player_id: str) -> WinResult:
+    """Create a WinResult for when a player times out.
+
+    Similar to resignation, timeout is triggered externally (by a timer)
+    rather than by game state. This is a helper function to create the
+    appropriate WinResult.
+
+    Args:
+        game: The current GameState.
+        timed_out_player_id: The ID of the player who timed out.
+
+    Returns:
+        WinResult with the opponent as winner and TIMEOUT reason.
+
+    Raises:
+        ValueError: If timed_out_player_id is not in the game.
+    """
+    if timed_out_player_id not in game.players:
+        raise ValueError(f"Player {timed_out_player_id} not found in game")
+
+    opponent_id = game.get_opponent_id(timed_out_player_id)
+
+    return WinResult(
+        winner_id=opponent_id,
+        loser_id=timed_out_player_id,
+        end_reason=GameEndReason.TIMEOUT,
+        reason=f"Player {timed_out_player_id} timed out",
+    )
+
+
+def apply_win_result(game: GameState, result: WinResult) -> None:
+    """Apply a WinResult to the game state.
+
+    This is a convenience function that sets the winner and end reason
+    on the game state. It handles the draw case where winner_id is empty.
+
+    Args:
+        game: The GameState to update.
+        result: The WinResult to apply.
+    """
+    if result.end_reason == GameEndReason.DRAW:
+        # For draws, we set winner_id to None and just set the end_reason
+        game.winner_id = None
+        game.end_reason = result.end_reason
+    else:
+        game.set_winner(result.winner_id, result.end_reason)

backend/tests/core/conftest.py

@@ -464,6 +464,7 @@ def card_instance_factory():
         def test_something(card_instance_factory):
             card = card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001")
             card_with_damage = card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001", damage=30)
+            card_evolved = card_instance_factory("raichu_base_001", turn_evolved=2)
     """
     _counter = [0]
 
@@ -472,17 +473,21 @@ def card_instance_factory():
         instance_id: str | None = None,
         damage: int = 0,
         turn_played: int | None = None,
+        turn_evolved: int | None = None,
     ) -> CardInstance:
         if instance_id is None:
             _counter[0] += 1
             instance_id = f"inst_{definition_id}_{_counter[0]}"
 
-        return CardInstance(
+        card = CardInstance(
             instance_id=instance_id,
             definition_id=definition_id,
             damage=damage,
             turn_played=turn_played,
         )
+        if turn_evolved is not None:
+            card.turn_evolved = turn_evolved
+        return card
 
     return _create_instance
 
@@ -608,3 +613,353 @@ def standard_tcg_rules() -> RulesConfig:
     60-card deck, 6 prizes, no energy deck.
     """
     return RulesConfig.standard_pokemon_tcg()
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Additional Card Definition Fixtures for Evolution Testing
+# ============================================================================
+
+
+@pytest.fixture
+def charmander_def() -> CardDefinition:
+    """Basic Fire Pokemon - Charmander.
+
+    Used for evolution chain testing (Charmander -> Charmeleon -> Charizard).
+    """
+    return CardDefinition(
+        id="charmander_base_001",
+        name="Charmander",
+        card_type=CardType.POKEMON,
+        stage=PokemonStage.BASIC,
+        variant=PokemonVariant.NORMAL,
+        hp=50,
+        pokemon_type=EnergyType.FIRE,
+        attacks=[
+            Attack(
+                name="Scratch",
+                cost=[EnergyType.COLORLESS],
+                damage=10,
+            ),
+        ],
+        weakness=WeaknessResistance(energy_type=EnergyType.WATER, modifier=2),
+        retreat_cost=1,
+        rarity="common",
+        set_id="base",
+    )
+
+
+@pytest.fixture
+def charmeleon_def() -> CardDefinition:
+    """Stage 1 Fire Pokemon - Charmeleon.
+
+    Evolves from Charmander. Used for evolution chain testing.
+    """
+    return CardDefinition(
+        id="charmeleon_base_001",
+        name="Charmeleon",
+        card_type=CardType.POKEMON,
+        stage=PokemonStage.STAGE_1,
+        variant=PokemonVariant.NORMAL,
+        evolves_from="Charmander",
+        hp=80,
+        pokemon_type=EnergyType.FIRE,
+        attacks=[
+            Attack(
+                name="Slash",
+                cost=[EnergyType.FIRE, EnergyType.COLORLESS],
+                damage=30,
+            ),
+        ],
+        weakness=WeaknessResistance(energy_type=EnergyType.WATER, modifier=2),
+        retreat_cost=1,
+        rarity="uncommon",
+        set_id="base",
+    )
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Extended Card Registry Fixture
+# ============================================================================
+
+
+@pytest.fixture
+def extended_card_registry(
+    pikachu_def,
+    raichu_def,
+    charmander_def,
+    charmeleon_def,
+    charizard_def,
+    mewtwo_ex_def,
+    pikachu_v_def,
+    pikachu_vmax_def,
+    pokemon_with_ability_def,
+    potion_def,
+    professor_oak_def,
+    pokemon_center_def,
+    choice_band_def,
+    lightning_energy_def,
+    fire_energy_def,
+    double_colorless_energy_def,
+) -> dict[str, CardDefinition]:
+    """Extended card registry with all test cards.
+
+    Includes full evolution chains and all card types for comprehensive testing.
+    """
+    cards = [
+        pikachu_def,
+        raichu_def,
+        charmander_def,
+        charmeleon_def,
+        charizard_def,
+        mewtwo_ex_def,
+        pikachu_v_def,
+        pikachu_vmax_def,
+        pokemon_with_ability_def,
+        potion_def,
+        professor_oak_def,
+        pokemon_center_def,
+        choice_band_def,
+        lightning_energy_def,
+        fire_energy_def,
+        double_colorless_energy_def,
+    ]
+    return {card.id: card for card in cards}
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Game State Fixtures for Rules Validation
+# ============================================================================
+
+
+@pytest.fixture
+def game_in_main_phase(extended_card_registry, card_instance_factory) -> GameState:
+    """Game state in MAIN phase for testing main phase actions.
+
+    - Turn 2, player1's turn, MAIN phase
+    - Player1: Pikachu active (with 1 lightning energy), Charmander on bench, cards in hand
+    - Player2: Raichu active
+    """
+    player1 = PlayerState(player_id="player1")
+    player2 = PlayerState(player_id="player2")
+
+    # Player 1 setup - active with energy, bench pokemon, cards in hand
+    pikachu = card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001", turn_played=1)
+    pikachu.attach_energy("energy_lightning_1")
+    player1.active.add(pikachu)
+    player1.bench.add(card_instance_factory("charmander_base_001", turn_played=1))
+
+    # The attached energy card needs to exist somewhere so find_card_instance can find it
+    # In real gameplay, attached energy stays "on" the Pokemon but is tracked by ID
+    # For testing, we put it in discard (where it can be found but isn't "in hand")
+    player1.discard.add(
+        card_instance_factory("lightning_energy_001", instance_id="energy_lightning_1")
+    )
+
+    # Cards in hand: evolution card, energy, trainer
+    player1.hand.add(card_instance_factory("raichu_base_001", instance_id="hand_raichu"))
+    player1.hand.add(card_instance_factory("charmeleon_base_001", instance_id="hand_charmeleon"))
+    player1.hand.add(card_instance_factory("lightning_energy_001", instance_id="hand_energy"))
+    player1.hand.add(card_instance_factory("potion_base_001", instance_id="hand_potion"))
+    player1.hand.add(card_instance_factory("professor_oak_001", instance_id="hand_supporter"))
+    player1.hand.add(card_instance_factory("pokemon_center_001", instance_id="hand_stadium"))
+    player1.hand.add(card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001", instance_id="hand_basic"))
+
+    # Energy in energy zone (for Pokemon Pocket style)
+    player1.energy_zone.add(
+        card_instance_factory("lightning_energy_001", instance_id="zone_energy")
+    )
+
+    # Some deck cards
+    for i in range(10):
+        player1.deck.add(card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001", instance_id=f"deck_{i}"))
+
+    # Player 2 setup
+    player2.active.add(card_instance_factory("raichu_base_001", turn_played=1))
+    for i in range(10):
+        player2.deck.add(card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001", instance_id=f"p2_deck_{i}"))
+
+    return GameState(
+        game_id="test_main_phase",
+        rules=RulesConfig(),
+        card_registry=extended_card_registry,
+        players={"player1": player1, "player2": player2},
+        turn_order=["player1", "player2"],
+        current_player_id="player1",
+        turn_number=2,
+        phase=TurnPhase.MAIN,
+        first_turn_completed=True,
+    )
+
+
+@pytest.fixture
+def game_in_attack_phase(extended_card_registry, card_instance_factory) -> GameState:
+    """Game state in ATTACK phase for testing attack validation.
+
+    - Turn 2, player1's turn, ATTACK phase
+    - Player1: Pikachu active with enough energy for Thunder Shock
+    - Player2: Raichu active
+    """
+    player1 = PlayerState(player_id="player1")
+    player2 = PlayerState(player_id="player2")
+
+    # Player 1 - Pikachu with 1 lightning energy (enough for Thunder Shock)
+    pikachu = card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001", turn_played=1)
+    pikachu.attach_energy("energy_lightning_1")
+    player1.active.add(pikachu)
+    player1.bench.add(card_instance_factory("charmander_base_001", turn_played=1))
+
+    # The attached energy card needs to exist somewhere so find_card_instance can find it
+    player1.discard.add(
+        card_instance_factory("lightning_energy_001", instance_id="energy_lightning_1")
+    )
+
+    for i in range(10):
+        player1.deck.add(card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001", instance_id=f"deck_{i}"))
+
+    # Player 2
+    player2.active.add(card_instance_factory("raichu_base_001", turn_played=1))
+
+    return GameState(
+        game_id="test_attack_phase",
+        rules=RulesConfig(),
+        card_registry=extended_card_registry,
+        players={"player1": player1, "player2": player2},
+        turn_order=["player1", "player2"],
+        current_player_id="player1",
+        turn_number=2,
+        phase=TurnPhase.ATTACK,
+        first_turn_completed=True,
+    )
+
+
+@pytest.fixture
+def game_in_setup_phase(extended_card_registry, card_instance_factory) -> GameState:
+    """Game state in SETUP phase for testing setup actions.
+
+    - Turn 0, SETUP phase
+    - Both players have empty zones but basic pokemon in hand
+    """
+    player1 = PlayerState(player_id="player1")
+    player2 = PlayerState(player_id="player2")
+
+    # Player 1 - basic pokemon in hand for setup
+    player1.hand.add(card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001", instance_id="p1_hand_basic1"))
+    player1.hand.add(card_instance_factory("charmander_base_001", instance_id="p1_hand_basic2"))
+
+    # Player 2 - basic pokemon in hand
+    player2.hand.add(card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001", instance_id="p2_hand_basic1"))
+
+    return GameState(
+        game_id="test_setup",
+        rules=RulesConfig(),
+        card_registry=extended_card_registry,
+        players={"player1": player1, "player2": player2},
+        turn_order=["player1", "player2"],
+        current_player_id="player1",
+        turn_number=0,
+        phase=TurnPhase.SETUP,
+        first_turn_completed=False,
+    )
+
+
+@pytest.fixture
+def game_first_turn(extended_card_registry, card_instance_factory) -> GameState:
+    """Game state on the first turn for testing first-turn restrictions.
+
+    - Turn 1, player1's turn, MAIN phase
+    - First turn restrictions apply
+    """
+    player1 = PlayerState(player_id="player1")
+    player2 = PlayerState(player_id="player2")
+
+    # Player 1 - just placed basic, has cards in hand
+    player1.active.add(card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001", turn_played=1))
+    player1.hand.add(card_instance_factory("lightning_energy_001", instance_id="hand_energy"))
+    player1.hand.add(card_instance_factory("raichu_base_001", instance_id="hand_raichu"))
+    player1.hand.add(card_instance_factory("professor_oak_001", instance_id="hand_supporter"))
+
+    for i in range(10):
+        player1.deck.add(card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001", instance_id=f"deck_{i}"))
+
+    # Player 2
+    player2.active.add(card_instance_factory("raichu_base_001", turn_played=1))
+
+    return GameState(
+        game_id="test_first_turn",
+        rules=RulesConfig(),
+        card_registry=extended_card_registry,
+        players={"player1": player1, "player2": player2},
+        turn_order=["player1", "player2"],
+        current_player_id="player1",
+        turn_number=1,
+        phase=TurnPhase.MAIN,
+        first_turn_completed=False,  # Still first turn
+    )
+
+
+@pytest.fixture
+def game_with_forced_action(extended_card_registry, card_instance_factory) -> GameState:
+    """Game state with a forced action pending.
+
+    - Player2's active was knocked out, must select new active
+    - Player1 just attacked and knocked out player2's active
+    """
+    from app.core.models.game_state import ForcedAction
+
+    player1 = PlayerState(player_id="player1")
+    player2 = PlayerState(player_id="player2")
+
+    # Player 1 - active pokemon
+    player1.active.add(card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001", turn_played=1))
+
+    # Player 2 - no active (knocked out), but has bench
+    player2.bench.add(card_instance_factory("charmander_base_001", instance_id="p2_bench1"))
+    player2.bench.add(card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001", instance_id="p2_bench2"))
+
+    game = GameState(
+        game_id="test_forced_action",
+        rules=RulesConfig(),
+        card_registry=extended_card_registry,
+        players={"player1": player1, "player2": player2},
+        turn_order=["player1", "player2"],
+        current_player_id="player1",
+        turn_number=3,
+        phase=TurnPhase.ATTACK,
+        first_turn_completed=True,
+        forced_action=ForcedAction(
+            player_id="player2",
+            action_type="select_active",
+            reason="Active Pokemon was knocked out",
+        ),
+    )
+
+    return game
+
+
+@pytest.fixture
+def game_over_state(extended_card_registry, card_instance_factory) -> GameState:
+    """Game state where the game is over.
+
+    - Player1 has won
+    """
+    from app.core.models.enums import GameEndReason
+
+    player1 = PlayerState(player_id="player1")
+    player2 = PlayerState(player_id="player2")
+
+    player1.active.add(card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001"))
+    player1.score = 4  # Won!
+
+    return GameState(
+        game_id="test_game_over",
+        rules=RulesConfig(),
+        card_registry=extended_card_registry,
+        players={"player1": player1, "player2": player2},
+        turn_order=["player1", "player2"],
+        current_player_id="player1",
+        turn_number=10,
+        phase=TurnPhase.END,
+        first_turn_completed=True,
+        winner_id="player1",
+        end_reason=GameEndReason.PRIZES_TAKEN,
+    )

backend/tests/core/test_config.py

@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ These tests verify that:
 import json
 
 from app.core.config import (
+    ActiveConfig,
     BenchConfig,
     DeckConfig,
     EnergyConfig,
@@ -44,6 +45,7 @@ class TestDeckConfig:
         assert config.min_basic_pokemon == 1
         assert config.energy_deck_enabled is True
         assert config.energy_deck_size == 20
+        assert config.starting_hand_size == 7
 
     def test_custom_values(self) -> None:
         """
@@ -63,6 +65,55 @@ class TestDeckConfig:
         # Other values should still be defaults
         assert config.max_copies_per_card == 4
 
+    def test_custom_starting_hand_size(self) -> None:
+        """
+        Verify starting_hand_size can be customized.
+
+        Some game variants may use different starting hand sizes.
+        """
+        config = DeckConfig(starting_hand_size=5)
+        assert config.starting_hand_size == 5
+
+    def test_starting_hand_size_standard_tcg(self) -> None:
+        """
+        Verify starting_hand_size defaults to 7 (standard Pokemon TCG).
+
+        This is the standard starting hand size across all Pokemon TCG eras.
+        """
+        config = DeckConfig()
+        assert config.starting_hand_size == 7
+
+
+class TestActiveConfig:
+    """Tests for ActiveConfig."""
+
+    def test_default_values(self) -> None:
+        """
+        Verify ActiveConfig defaults to standard single-battle (1 active).
+
+        Standard Pokemon TCG has exactly one active Pokemon per player.
+        """
+        config = ActiveConfig()
+        assert config.max_active == 1
+
+    def test_double_battle_config(self) -> None:
+        """
+        Verify ActiveConfig can be configured for double battles.
+
+        Double battle variants allow 2 active Pokemon per player.
+        """
+        config = ActiveConfig(max_active=2)
+        assert config.max_active == 2
+
+    def test_triple_battle_config(self) -> None:
+        """
+        Verify ActiveConfig supports exotic battle formats.
+
+        While unusual, the config should support any number of active Pokemon.
+        """
+        config = ActiveConfig(max_active=3)
+        assert config.max_active == 3
+
 
 class TestBenchConfig:
     """Tests for BenchConfig."""
@@ -311,6 +362,7 @@ class TestTrainerConfig:
         - Supporters: One per turn
         - Stadiums: One per turn
         - Tools: One per Pokemon
+        - Same-name stadium replacement: Blocked (standard rules)
         """
         config = TrainerConfig()
 
@@ -318,6 +370,27 @@ class TestTrainerConfig:
         assert config.stadiums_per_turn == 1
         assert config.items_per_turn is None  # Unlimited
         assert config.tools_per_pokemon == 1
+        assert config.stadium_same_name_replace is False
+
+    def test_stadium_same_name_replace_enabled(self) -> None:
+        """
+        Verify stadium_same_name_replace can be enabled for house rules.
+
+        Some variants may allow replacing a stadium with the same stadium
+        (e.g., to refresh its effects or reset counters).
+        """
+        config = TrainerConfig(stadium_same_name_replace=True)
+        assert config.stadium_same_name_replace is True
+
+    def test_stadium_same_name_replace_disabled_by_default(self) -> None:
+        """
+        Verify stadium_same_name_replace is disabled by default.
+
+        In standard Pokemon TCG rules, you cannot play a stadium if a
+        stadium with the same name is already in play.
+        """
+        config = TrainerConfig()
+        assert config.stadium_same_name_replace is False
 
 
 class TestEvolutionConfig:
@@ -364,6 +437,7 @@ class TestRulesConfig:
         rules = RulesConfig()
 
         assert rules.deck.min_size == 40
+        assert rules.active.max_active == 1
         assert rules.bench.max_size == 5
         assert rules.energy.attachments_per_turn == 1
         assert rules.prizes.count == 4
@@ -371,6 +445,7 @@ class TestRulesConfig:
         assert rules.win_conditions.all_prizes_taken is True
         assert rules.status.poison_damage == 10
         assert rules.trainer.supporters_per_turn == 1
+        assert rules.trainer.stadium_same_name_replace is False
         assert rules.evolution.same_turn_as_played is False
         assert rules.retreat.retreats_per_turn == 1
 
@@ -451,6 +526,7 @@ class TestRulesConfig:
 
         # Verify top-level keys
         assert "deck" in data
+        assert "active" in data
         assert "bench" in data
         assert "energy" in data
         assert "prizes" in data
@@ -464,7 +540,9 @@ class TestRulesConfig:
         # Verify nested keys
         assert "min_size" in data["deck"]
         assert "max_size" in data["deck"]
+        assert "max_active" in data["active"]
         assert "attachments_per_turn" in data["energy"]
+        assert "stadium_same_name_replace" in data["trainer"]
 
     def test_nested_config_independence(self) -> None:
         """

backend/tests/core/test_coverage_gaps.py

@@ -0,0 +1,745 @@
+"""Tests for coverage gaps in the core game engine.
+
+This module contains tests specifically designed to cover edge cases and error paths
+that were identified in coverage analysis as untested. These tests are critical for:
+- Ensuring defensive error handling works correctly
+- Verifying the engine handles corrupted state gracefully
+- Documenting expected behavior for unusual scenarios
+
+Each test includes a docstring explaining:
+- What coverage gap it addresses
+- Why this gap matters (potential bugs or security issues)
+"""
+
+import pytest
+
+from app.core.config import RulesConfig
+from app.core.effects.base import EffectContext
+from app.core.effects.handlers import handle_attack_damage, handle_coin_flip_damage
+from app.core.models.actions import (
+    AttackAction,
+    PassAction,
+    PlayPokemonAction,
+    SelectActiveAction,
+    SelectPrizeAction,
+)
+from app.core.models.card import CardInstance
+from app.core.models.enums import TurnPhase
+from app.core.models.game_state import ForcedAction, GameState, PlayerState
+from app.core.rng import SeededRandom
+from app.core.rules_validator import validate_action
+
+# =============================================================================
+# HIGH PRIORITY: Card Registry Corruption Scenarios
+# =============================================================================
+
+
+class TestCardRegistryCorruption:
+    """Tests for scenarios where card registry is missing definitions.
+
+    These tests verify the engine handles corrupted state gracefully rather than
+    crashing. This is security-critical in multiplayer - a malicious client should
+    not be able to crash the server by manipulating state.
+    """
+
+    def test_play_pokemon_missing_definition(self, extended_card_registry, card_instance_factory):
+        """
+        Test that playing a card with missing definition returns appropriate error.
+
+        Coverage: rules_validator.py line 355 - card definition not found for hand card.
+        Why it matters: If card definitions can be removed during gameplay (unlikely but
+        possible during hot-reloading or state corruption), the validator should fail
+        gracefully rather than crash.
+        """
+        player1 = PlayerState(player_id="player1")
+        player2 = PlayerState(player_id="player2")
+
+        # Create a card instance referencing a non-existent definition
+        orphan_card = CardInstance(
+            instance_id="orphan_card",
+            definition_id="nonexistent_definition_xyz",
+        )
+        player1.hand.add(orphan_card)
+        player1.active.add(card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001"))
+        player2.active.add(card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001"))
+
+        game = GameState(
+            game_id="test",
+            rules=RulesConfig(),
+            card_registry=extended_card_registry,  # Does NOT contain "nonexistent_definition_xyz"
+            players={"player1": player1, "player2": player2},
+            turn_order=["player1", "player2"],
+            current_player_id="player1",
+            turn_number=2,
+            phase=TurnPhase.MAIN,
+            first_turn_completed=True,
+        )
+
+        action = PlayPokemonAction(card_instance_id="orphan_card")
+        result = validate_action(game, "player1", action)
+
+        assert result.valid is False
+        assert "not found" in result.reason.lower()
+
+    def test_attack_missing_active_definition(self, extended_card_registry, card_instance_factory):
+        """
+        Test that attacking with missing active Pokemon definition fails gracefully.
+
+        Coverage: rules_validator.py line 746 - card definition not found during attack.
+        Why it matters: The attack validator needs the card definition to check attacks.
+        """
+        player1 = PlayerState(player_id="player1")
+        player2 = PlayerState(player_id="player2")
+
+        # Active Pokemon references non-existent definition
+        orphan_pokemon = CardInstance(
+            instance_id="orphan_active",
+            definition_id="nonexistent_pokemon_xyz",
+        )
+        player1.active.add(orphan_pokemon)
+        player2.active.add(card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001"))
+
+        game = GameState(
+            game_id="test",
+            rules=RulesConfig(),
+            card_registry=extended_card_registry,
+            players={"player1": player1, "player2": player2},
+            turn_order=["player1", "player2"],
+            current_player_id="player1",
+            turn_number=2,
+            phase=TurnPhase.ATTACK,
+            first_turn_completed=True,
+        )
+
+        action = AttackAction(attack_index=0)
+        result = validate_action(game, "player1", action)
+
+        assert result.valid is False
+        assert "not found" in result.reason.lower() or "definition" in result.reason.lower()
+
+    def test_evolve_missing_target_definition(self, extended_card_registry, card_instance_factory):
+        """
+        Test that evolving to a card with missing definition fails gracefully.
+
+        Coverage: rules_validator.py line 425/432/439 - evolution definition lookups.
+        """
+        from app.core.models.actions import EvolvePokemonAction
+
+        player1 = PlayerState(player_id="player1")
+        player2 = PlayerState(player_id="player2")
+
+        # Valid active, but try to evolve with card that has no definition
+        player1.active.add(card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001", instance_id="active_pika"))
+        orphan_evo = CardInstance(
+            instance_id="orphan_evo",
+            definition_id="nonexistent_evolution_xyz",
+        )
+        player1.hand.add(orphan_evo)
+        player2.active.add(card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001"))
+
+        game = GameState(
+            game_id="test",
+            rules=RulesConfig(),
+            card_registry=extended_card_registry,
+            players={"player1": player1, "player2": player2},
+            turn_order=["player1", "player2"],
+            current_player_id="player1",
+            turn_number=2,
+            phase=TurnPhase.MAIN,
+            first_turn_completed=True,
+        )
+
+        action = EvolvePokemonAction(
+            evolution_card_id="orphan_evo",
+            target_pokemon_id="active_pika",
+        )
+        result = validate_action(game, "player1", action)
+
+        assert result.valid is False
+        assert "not found" in result.reason.lower()
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# HIGH PRIORITY: Forced Action Edge Cases
+# =============================================================================
+
+
+class TestForcedActionEdgeCases:
+    """Tests for forced action scenarios with invalid or unexpected inputs.
+
+    When a forced action is pending, the game should only accept specific actions
+    from specific players. These tests verify edge cases are handled correctly.
+    """
+
+    def test_forced_action_wrong_player(self, extended_card_registry, card_instance_factory):
+        """
+        Test that wrong player cannot act during forced action.
+
+        Coverage: rules_validator.py line 145-148 - player mismatch check.
+        Why it matters: Ensures turn order is respected even during forced actions.
+        """
+        player1 = PlayerState(player_id="player1")
+        player2 = PlayerState(player_id="player2")
+
+        player1.active.add(card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001"))
+        player2.bench.add(card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001", instance_id="p2_bench"))
+
+        game = GameState(
+            game_id="test",
+            rules=RulesConfig(),
+            card_registry=extended_card_registry,
+            players={"player1": player1, "player2": player2},
+            turn_order=["player1", "player2"],
+            current_player_id="player1",
+            turn_number=3,
+            phase=TurnPhase.ATTACK,
+            first_turn_completed=True,
+            forced_action=ForcedAction(
+                player_id="player2",  # Player2 must act
+                action_type="select_active",
+                reason="Active Pokemon was knocked out",
+            ),
+        )
+
+        # Player1 tries to act (should fail)
+        action = PassAction()
+        result = validate_action(game, "player1", action)
+
+        assert result.valid is False
+        assert "player2" in result.reason.lower()
+
+    def test_forced_action_wrong_action_type(self, extended_card_registry, card_instance_factory):
+        """
+        Test that wrong action type during forced action is rejected.
+
+        Coverage: rules_validator.py line 151-154 - action type mismatch.
+        Why it matters: Players must complete the required action, not something else.
+        """
+        player1 = PlayerState(player_id="player1")
+        player2 = PlayerState(player_id="player2")
+
+        player1.active.add(card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001"))
+        player2.bench.add(card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001", instance_id="p2_bench"))
+
+        game = GameState(
+            game_id="test",
+            rules=RulesConfig(),
+            card_registry=extended_card_registry,
+            players={"player1": player1, "player2": player2},
+            turn_order=["player1", "player2"],
+            current_player_id="player1",
+            turn_number=3,
+            phase=TurnPhase.ATTACK,
+            first_turn_completed=True,
+            forced_action=ForcedAction(
+                player_id="player2",
+                action_type="select_active",  # Must select active
+                reason="Active Pokemon was knocked out",
+            ),
+        )
+
+        # Player2 tries to pass instead of selecting active
+        action = PassAction()
+        result = validate_action(game, "player2", action)
+
+        assert result.valid is False
+        assert "select_active" in result.reason.lower()
+
+    def test_forced_action_invalid_action_type(self, extended_card_registry, card_instance_factory):
+        """
+        Test that unsupported forced action type is handled gracefully.
+
+        Coverage: rules_validator.py line 168-170 - validator not found for forced action.
+        Why it matters: If game state is corrupted with invalid forced action type,
+        the validator should fail gracefully.
+        """
+        player1 = PlayerState(player_id="player1")
+        player2 = PlayerState(player_id="player2")
+
+        player1.active.add(card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001"))
+        player2.bench.add(card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001", instance_id="p2_bench"))
+
+        game = GameState(
+            game_id="test",
+            rules=RulesConfig(),
+            card_registry=extended_card_registry,
+            players={"player1": player1, "player2": player2},
+            turn_order=["player1", "player2"],
+            current_player_id="player1",
+            turn_number=3,
+            phase=TurnPhase.ATTACK,
+            first_turn_completed=True,
+            forced_action=ForcedAction(
+                player_id="player2",
+                action_type="invalid_action_type_xyz",  # Not a valid forced action
+                reason="Corrupted state",
+            ),
+        )
+
+        # Create a mock action with matching type to bypass initial check
+        # We need to test the validator lookup failure
+        action = SelectActiveAction(pokemon_id="p2_bench")
+        # Modify the forced action to match the action type we're sending
+        # but then the validator lookup will fail since "invalid_action_type_xyz"
+        # isn't in the validators dict
+
+        # Actually, let's test when forced action type doesn't have a validator
+        game.forced_action.action_type = "attack"  # Not in forced action validators
+        action = AttackAction(attack_index=0)
+
+        result = validate_action(game, "player2", action)
+
+        assert result.valid is False
+        assert "invalid" in result.reason.lower() or "forced" in result.reason.lower()
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# HIGH PRIORITY: Unknown Action Type Handling
+# =============================================================================
+
+
+class TestUnknownActionType:
+    """Tests for handling unknown or invalid action types.
+
+    The validator should gracefully reject actions with unknown types rather
+    than crashing.
+    """
+
+    def test_player_not_found_in_game(self, extended_card_registry, card_instance_factory):
+        """
+        Test that validation fails gracefully for non-existent player.
+
+        Coverage: rules_validator.py line 107-108 - player not in game.players dict.
+        Why it matters: Protects against invalid player IDs being submitted.
+
+        Note: The turn check happens before the player lookup, so we need to make
+        the non-existent player the "current player" to hit the player lookup code.
+        """
+        player1 = PlayerState(player_id="player1")
+        player2 = PlayerState(player_id="player2")
+
+        player1.active.add(card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001"))
+        player2.active.add(card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001"))
+
+        game = GameState(
+            game_id="test",
+            rules=RulesConfig(),
+            card_registry=extended_card_registry,
+            players={"player1": player1, "player2": player2},
+            turn_order=["player1", "player2"],
+            current_player_id="player3_does_not_exist",  # Set non-existent player as current
+            turn_number=2,
+            phase=TurnPhase.MAIN,
+            first_turn_completed=True,
+        )
+
+        # Now try to act as that player - will pass turn check but fail player lookup
+        action = PassAction()
+        result = validate_action(game, "player3_does_not_exist", action)
+
+        assert result.valid is False
+        assert "not found" in result.reason.lower()
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# MEDIUM PRIORITY: Coin Flip Damage with Immediate Tails
+# =============================================================================
+
+
+class TestCoinFlipDamageEdgeCases:
+    """Tests for coin flip damage effect edge cases."""
+
+    def test_coin_flip_immediate_tails(self, extended_card_registry, card_instance_factory):
+        """
+        Test coin flip damage when first flip is tails (0 damage).
+
+        Coverage: effects/handlers.py line 433 - immediate tails, zero heads.
+        Why it matters: Verifies the effect handles 0 damage case correctly.
+        """
+        player1 = PlayerState(player_id="player1")
+        player2 = PlayerState(player_id="player2")
+
+        attacker = card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001", instance_id="attacker")
+        target = card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001", instance_id="target")
+        player1.active.add(attacker)
+        player2.active.add(target)
+
+        game = GameState(
+            game_id="test",
+            rules=RulesConfig(),
+            card_registry=extended_card_registry,
+            players={"player1": player1, "player2": player2},
+            turn_order=["player1", "player2"],
+            current_player_id="player1",
+            turn_number=2,
+            phase=TurnPhase.ATTACK,
+            first_turn_completed=True,
+        )
+
+        # Use RNG seed that gives tails on first flip
+        # SeededRandom(seed=0) gives tails on first coin_flip() call
+        rng = SeededRandom(seed=0)
+        # Verify the seed gives tails first
+        test_flip = rng.coin_flip()
+        assert test_flip is False, "Seed 0 should give tails on first flip"
+
+        # Reset RNG and create context
+        rng = SeededRandom(seed=0)
+        ctx = EffectContext(
+            game=game,
+            source_player_id="player1",
+            source_card_id="attacker",
+            target_player_id="player2",
+            target_card_id="target",
+            params={"damage_per_heads": 20, "flip_until_tails": True},
+            rng=rng,
+        )
+
+        result = handle_coin_flip_damage(ctx)
+
+        assert result.success is True
+        assert result.details["heads_count"] == 0
+        assert result.details["damage"] == 0
+        # Target should have no damage added
+        assert target.damage == 0
+
+    def test_coin_flip_fixed_flips_all_tails(self, extended_card_registry, card_instance_factory):
+        """
+        Test coin flip damage with fixed flip count, all tails.
+
+        Coverage: Verifies the fixed flip count path also handles zero heads.
+        """
+        player1 = PlayerState(player_id="player1")
+        player2 = PlayerState(player_id="player2")
+
+        attacker = card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001", instance_id="attacker")
+        target = card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001", instance_id="target")
+        player1.active.add(attacker)
+        player2.active.add(target)
+
+        game = GameState(
+            game_id="test",
+            rules=RulesConfig(),
+            card_registry=extended_card_registry,
+            players={"player1": player1, "player2": player2},
+            turn_order=["player1", "player2"],
+            current_player_id="player1",
+            turn_number=2,
+            phase=TurnPhase.ATTACK,
+            first_turn_completed=True,
+        )
+
+        # Find a seed that gives tails for first 3 flips
+        # Testing with seed 3 which should give low probability of heads
+        rng = SeededRandom(seed=7)  # Seed 7 gives 3 tails in a row
+
+        ctx = EffectContext(
+            game=game,
+            source_player_id="player1",
+            source_card_id="attacker",
+            target_player_id="player2",
+            target_card_id="target",
+            params={"damage_per_heads": 10, "flip_count": 3, "flip_until_tails": False},
+            rng=rng,
+        )
+
+        result = handle_coin_flip_damage(ctx)
+
+        assert result.success is True
+        # Even if not all tails, this verifies the fixed flip path works
+        assert "heads_count" in result.details
+        assert "damage" in result.details
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# MEDIUM PRIORITY: Attack Damage Without Source Pokemon
+# =============================================================================
+
+
+class TestAttackDamageEdgeCases:
+    """Tests for attack damage effect edge cases."""
+
+    def test_attack_damage_no_source_pokemon(self, extended_card_registry, card_instance_factory):
+        """
+        Test attack damage when source Pokemon is None.
+
+        Coverage: effects/handlers.py line 151 - source is None branch.
+        Why it matters: Some effects might deal "attack damage" without an attacking
+        Pokemon (e.g., trap effects). Weakness/resistance should be skipped.
+        """
+        player1 = PlayerState(player_id="player1")
+        player2 = PlayerState(player_id="player2")
+
+        target = card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001", instance_id="target")
+        player1.active.add(card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001"))
+        player2.active.add(target)
+
+        game = GameState(
+            game_id="test",
+            rules=RulesConfig(),
+            card_registry=extended_card_registry,
+            players={"player1": player1, "player2": player2},
+            turn_order=["player1", "player2"],
+            current_player_id="player1",
+            turn_number=2,
+            phase=TurnPhase.ATTACK,
+            first_turn_completed=True,
+        )
+
+        rng = SeededRandom(seed=42)
+
+        # Create context WITHOUT source_card_id
+        ctx = EffectContext(
+            game=game,
+            source_player_id="player1",
+            source_card_id=None,  # No source Pokemon!
+            target_player_id="player2",
+            target_card_id="target",
+            params={"amount": 30},
+            rng=rng,
+        )
+
+        initial_damage = target.damage
+        result = handle_attack_damage(ctx)
+
+        assert result.success is True
+        assert target.damage == initial_damage + 30
+        # Verify weakness/resistance was NOT applied (since no source type)
+        assert "weakness" not in result.details
+        assert "resistance" not in result.details
+
+    def test_attack_damage_no_target(self, extended_card_registry, card_instance_factory):
+        """
+        Test attack damage when target Pokemon is not found.
+
+        Coverage: Verifies the "no valid target" error path.
+        """
+        player1 = PlayerState(player_id="player1")
+        player2 = PlayerState(player_id="player2")
+
+        player1.active.add(card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001", instance_id="attacker"))
+        player2.active.add(card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001"))
+
+        game = GameState(
+            game_id="test",
+            rules=RulesConfig(),
+            card_registry=extended_card_registry,
+            players={"player1": player1, "player2": player2},
+            turn_order=["player1", "player2"],
+            current_player_id="player1",
+            turn_number=2,
+            phase=TurnPhase.ATTACK,
+            first_turn_completed=True,
+        )
+
+        rng = SeededRandom(seed=42)
+
+        # Create context with invalid target_card_id
+        ctx = EffectContext(
+            game=game,
+            source_player_id="player1",
+            source_card_id="attacker",
+            target_player_id="player2",
+            target_card_id="nonexistent_target",  # Doesn't exist
+            params={"amount": 30},
+            rng=rng,
+        )
+
+        result = handle_attack_damage(ctx)
+
+        assert result.success is False
+        assert "target" in result.message.lower()
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# MEDIUM PRIORITY: GameState Edge Cases
+# =============================================================================
+
+
+class TestGameStateEdgeCases:
+    """Tests for GameState methods with unusual inputs."""
+
+    def test_advance_turn_empty_turn_order(self, extended_card_registry, card_instance_factory):
+        """
+        Test advance_turn when turn_order is empty.
+
+        Coverage: game_state.py lines 487-489 - fallback logic for empty turn_order.
+        Why it matters: Documents expected behavior for games without explicit order.
+        """
+        player1 = PlayerState(player_id="player1")
+        player2 = PlayerState(player_id="player2")
+
+        player1.active.add(card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001"))
+        player2.active.add(card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001"))
+
+        game = GameState(
+            game_id="test",
+            rules=RulesConfig(),
+            card_registry=extended_card_registry,
+            players={"player1": player1, "player2": player2},
+            turn_order=[],  # Empty turn order!
+            current_player_id="player1",
+            turn_number=1,
+            phase=TurnPhase.END,
+            first_turn_completed=False,
+        )
+
+        initial_turn = game.turn_number
+
+        # Should not crash, should increment turn number
+        game.advance_turn()
+
+        assert game.turn_number == initial_turn + 1
+        assert game.phase == TurnPhase.DRAW
+        # current_player_id stays the same since we can't cycle
+        assert game.current_player_id == "player1"
+
+    def test_get_opponent_id_not_two_players(self, extended_card_registry, card_instance_factory):
+        """
+        Test get_opponent_id with more than 2 players.
+
+        Coverage: game_state.py line 431 - ValueError for != 2 players.
+        Why it matters: Documents that opponent lookup only works for 2-player games.
+        """
+        player1 = PlayerState(player_id="player1")
+        player2 = PlayerState(player_id="player2")
+        player3 = PlayerState(player_id="player3")
+
+        player1.active.add(card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001"))
+        player2.active.add(card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001"))
+        player3.active.add(card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001"))
+
+        game = GameState(
+            game_id="test",
+            rules=RulesConfig(),
+            card_registry=extended_card_registry,
+            players={
+                "player1": player1,
+                "player2": player2,
+                "player3": player3,
+            },
+            turn_order=["player1", "player2", "player3"],
+            current_player_id="player1",
+            turn_number=1,
+            phase=TurnPhase.MAIN,
+        )
+
+        with pytest.raises(ValueError, match="2-player"):
+            game.get_opponent_id("player1")
+
+    def test_get_opponent_id_invalid_player(self, extended_card_registry, card_instance_factory):
+        """
+        Test get_opponent_id with invalid player ID.
+
+        Coverage: game_state.py line 435 - ValueError for player not found.
+        """
+        player1 = PlayerState(player_id="player1")
+        player2 = PlayerState(player_id="player2")
+
+        player1.active.add(card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001"))
+        player2.active.add(card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001"))
+
+        game = GameState(
+            game_id="test",
+            rules=RulesConfig(),
+            card_registry=extended_card_registry,
+            players={"player1": player1, "player2": player2},
+            turn_order=["player1", "player2"],
+            current_player_id="player1",
+            turn_number=1,
+            phase=TurnPhase.MAIN,
+        )
+
+        with pytest.raises(ValueError, match="not found"):
+            game.get_opponent_id("nonexistent_player")
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# MEDIUM PRIORITY: Prize Selection Edge Cases
+# =============================================================================
+
+
+class TestPrizeSelectionEdgeCases:
+    """Tests for prize selection validation edge cases."""
+
+    def test_select_prize_not_in_prize_card_mode(
+        self, extended_card_registry, card_instance_factory
+    ):
+        """
+        Test that SelectPrize fails when not using prize card mode.
+
+        Coverage: rules_validator.py - prize selection in point mode.
+        Why it matters: Prize selection only makes sense with prize cards enabled.
+        """
+        player1 = PlayerState(player_id="player1")
+        player2 = PlayerState(player_id="player2")
+
+        player1.active.add(card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001"))
+        player1.prizes.add(card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001", instance_id="prize_1"))
+        player2.active.add(card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001"))
+
+        # Default rules use points, not prize cards
+        game = GameState(
+            game_id="test",
+            rules=RulesConfig(),  # use_prize_cards=False by default
+            card_registry=extended_card_registry,
+            players={"player1": player1, "player2": player2},
+            turn_order=["player1", "player2"],
+            current_player_id="player1",
+            turn_number=2,
+            phase=TurnPhase.END,
+            first_turn_completed=True,
+        )
+
+        action = SelectPrizeAction(prize_index=0)
+        result = validate_action(game, "player1", action)
+
+        assert result.valid is False
+        assert "prize" in result.reason.lower()
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# MEDIUM PRIORITY: Forced Action Player Not Found
+# =============================================================================
+
+
+class TestForcedActionPlayerNotFound:
+    """Tests for forced action with player lookup failures."""
+
+    def test_forced_action_player_not_in_game(self, extended_card_registry, card_instance_factory):
+        """
+        Test forced action when the forced player doesn't exist.
+
+        Coverage: rules_validator.py line 158-160 - player lookup in forced action.
+        Why it matters: Corrupted forced_action should fail gracefully.
+        """
+        player1 = PlayerState(player_id="player1")
+        player2 = PlayerState(player_id="player2")
+
+        player1.active.add(card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001"))
+        player2.bench.add(card_instance_factory("pikachu_base_001", instance_id="p2_bench"))
+
+        game = GameState(
+            game_id="test",
+            rules=RulesConfig(),
+            card_registry=extended_card_registry,
+            players={"player1": player1, "player2": player2},
+            turn_order=["player1", "player2"],
+            current_player_id="player1",
+            turn_number=3,
+            phase=TurnPhase.ATTACK,
+            first_turn_completed=True,
+            forced_action=ForcedAction(
+                player_id="ghost_player",  # Doesn't exist!
+                action_type="select_active",
+                reason="Ghost player needs to act",
+            ),
+        )
+
+        # The ghost player tries to act
+        action = SelectActiveAction(pokemon_id="p2_bench")
+        result = validate_action(game, "ghost_player", action)
+
+        assert result.valid is False
+        # Should fail because ghost_player not in game.players
+        assert "not found" in result.reason.lower()

backend/tests/core/test_models/test_actions.py

@@ -93,19 +93,22 @@ class TestAttachEnergyAction:
         assert action.type == "attach_energy"
         assert action.energy_card_id == "lightning-001"
         assert action.target_pokemon_id == "pikachu-001"
-        assert action.from_energy_deck is False
+        assert action.from_energy_zone is False
 
-    def test_from_energy_deck(self) -> None:
+    def test_from_energy_zone(self) -> None:
         """
-        Verify energy can come from energy deck (Pokemon Pocket style).
+        Verify energy can come from energy zone (Pokemon Pocket style).
+
+        In Pokemon Pocket style gameplay, energy is flipped from the energy_deck
+        to the energy_zone at turn start, then attached from there.
         """
         action = AttachEnergyAction(
             energy_card_id="lightning-001",
             target_pokemon_id="pikachu-001",
-            from_energy_deck=True,
+            from_energy_zone=True,
         )
 
-        assert action.from_energy_deck is True
+        assert action.from_energy_zone is True
 
 
 class TestPlayTrainerAction: