King of Tokyo
Does Friend of Children trigger on energy effects that do not say gain, like Parasitic Tentacles, Healing Ray or Monster Batteries?
Replies agree the bonus needs the word gain; one board game adaptation applies it differently and is not a ruling.
No. It triggers only when a card or effect says gain energy. Effects that take, steal, pay or return energy do not trigger it, and Pirate's steal is not a gain.