Quick couple of questions about Mr. Mime (PLF-47) and similar cards.

Card in question, soon to be reprinted in BREAKthrough.

1. Bench Barrier's text states that all damage from attacks is prevented. Am I correct in thinking that this does not prevent damage, then, from abilities like the Bats or Forretress?

2. If this is indeed the case, is there anything out there that I could use in conjunction with Mr. Mime to prevent bench damage altogether? Can't shut down abilities, otherwise Mr. Mime won't function...