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A '''rotation''' in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] is when several sets are removed from [[Play! Pokémon]] sanctioned events, generally because they are too old and would not be compatible with newer sets or rules.  Rotations almost always occur directly following the [[World Championships]] and remove four or more sets. If a set is rotated, that means a player may no longer use any card from that set in their deck (with exceptions; see below).  This rule only applies to {{TCG|Standard format}} (formally referred to as ''Modified format'' and {{TCG|Expanded format}}. In {{TCG|Unlimited format}}, players may use any card from any set in their decks.
A '''rotation''' in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] is when several sets are removed from [[Play! Pokémon]] sanctioned events, generally because they are too old and would not be compatible with newer sets or rules.  Rotations almost always occur directly following the [[World Championships]] and remove four or more sets. If a set is rotated, that means a player may no longer use any card from that set in their deck (with exceptions; see below).  This rule only applies to {{TCG|Standard format}} (formally referred to as Modified format) and {{TCG|Expanded format}}. In {{TCG|Unlimited format}}, players may use any card from any set in their decks.


==Legal cards from rotated sets==
==Legal cards from rotated sets==
Some cards in sets that are part of the current rotation are '''reprints''' of cards that appeared in older rotations.  If a card is included as part of any set in the current rotation, any version of that card is legal for tournament play.  For example, at least one version of {{TCG ID|EX Sandstorm|Rare Candy|88}} has been legal in every modified format since it was printed.  Thus, older versions of Rare Candy, even those from rotated sets like {{TCG|EX Sandstorm}} and {{TCG|Great Encounters}}, are still legal cards. Similarly, basic {{TCG|Energy card}}s from all sets are still allowed in tournament play.
Some cards in sets that are part of the current rotation are '''reprints''' of cards that appeared in older rotations.  If a card is included as part of any set in the current rotation, any version of that card is legal for tournament play.  For example, at least one version of {{TCG ID|EX Sandstorm|Rare Candy|88}} has been legal in every modified format since it was printed.  Thus, older versions of Rare Candy, even those from rotated sets like {{TCG|EX Sandstorm}} and {{TCG|Great Encounters}}, are still legal cards. Similarly, basic {{TCG|Energy card}}s from all sets except {{TCG|Fairy Energy}} are still allowed in tournament play.


In cases where a card is reprinted with significant text changes, the player playing the card must have a new copy of the card on hand, separate from their deck to ''serve as reference''.  For example, the effect of {{TCG ID|Base Set|Energy Retrieval|81}} printed in {{TCG|Black & White}} is different from the original print in {{TCG|Base Set}}.  A player would be permitted to include the Base Set print of Energy Retrieval in their deck for tournament play, but would be required to provide a copy of the Black & White print as reference.
In cases where a card is reprinted with significant text changes, the player playing the card must have a new copy of the card on hand, separate from their deck to ''serve as reference''.  For example, the effect of {{TCG ID|Base Set|Energy Retrieval|81}} printed in {{TCG|Black & White}} is different from the original print in {{TCG|Base Set}}.  A player would be permitted to include the Base Set print of Energy Retrieval in their deck for tournament play, but would be required to provide a copy of the Black & White print as reference.
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==Current rotation==
==Current rotation==
===Expansions that are part of the current rotation ===
===Expansions that are part of the current rotation ===
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'''Standard format'''
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''Black & White series''
===={{TCG|Standard format}}====
* {{exp|Boundaries Crossed}} Black & White—{{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}}
Cards from the following expansions are legal, only if they have an '''F''' [[regulation mark]] or later:<br>
* {{exp|Plasma Storm}} Black & White—{{TCG|Plasma Storm}}
 
* {{exp|Plasma Freeze}} Black & White—{{TCG|Plasma Freeze}}
''Sword & Shield Series''
* {{exp|Plasma Blast}} Black & White—{{TCG|Plasma Blast}}
* {{exp|Brilliant Stars}} {{TCG|Brilliant Stars}}
* {{exp|Plasma Blast}} Black & White—{{TCG|Legendary Treasures}}
* {{exp|Astral Radiance}} {{TCG|Astral Radiance}}
''XY series''
* {{exp|Pokémon GO}} {{TCG|Pokémon GO}}
* {{exp|Kalos Starter Set}} XY—{{TCG|Kalos Starter Set}}
* {{exp|Lost Origin}} {{TCG|Lost Origin}}
* {{exp|XY}} XY—{{TCG|XY}}
* {{exp|Silver Tempest}} {{TCG|Silver Tempest}}
* {{exp|Flashfire}} XY—{{TCG|Flashfire}}
* {{exp|Crown Zenith}} {{TCG|Crown Zenith}}
* {{exp|Furious Fists}} XY—{{TCG|Furious Fists}}
 
''{{TCG|Black Star Promos}}''
''Scarlet & Violet Series''
* {{TCG|BW Black Star Promos}} numbered 51 and higher
* {{exp|Scarlet and Violet}} {{TCG|Scarlet & Violet}}
* {{TCG|XY Black Star Promos}} numbered 01 and higher
* {{exp|Paldea Evolved}} {{TCG|Paldea Evolved}}
''{{TCG|McDonald's Collection}}''
* {{exp|Obsidian Flames}} {{TCG|Obsidian Flames}}
* {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2014}}
* {{exp|151}} {{TCG|151}}
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* {{exp|Paradox Rift}} {{TCG|Paradox Rift}}
'''Expanded format'''
* {{exp|Paldean Fates}} {{TCG|Paldean Fates}}
''Black & White series''
* {{exp|Temporal Forces}} {{TCG|Temporal Forces}}
* {{exp|Twilight Masquerade}} {{TCG|Twilight Masquerade}}
* ''Note: Additional expansions are added to the current rotation the third Friday after they are released in the United States.''
 
''{{exp|Promo}} {{TCG|Black Star Promos}}''
* {{TCG|SWSH Black Star Promos}}
* {{exp|SVP Black Star Promos}} {{TCG|SVP Black Star Promos}}
 
''Other promotional sets''
* {{exp|McDonalds Collection 2022}} {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2022}}
 
''Other''
* Any other cards that were later reprinted with an '''F''' Regulation mark or later remain legal
 
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===={{TCG|Expanded format}}====
''Black & White Series''
* {{exp|Black and White}} {{TCG|Black & White}}
* {{exp|Black and White}} {{TCG|Black & White}}
* {{exp|Emerging Powers}} {{TCG|Emerging Powers}}
* {{exp|Emerging Powers}} {{TCG|Emerging Powers}}
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* {{exp|Dark Explorers}} {{TCG|Dark Explorers}}
* {{exp|Dark Explorers}} {{TCG|Dark Explorers}}
* {{exp|Dragons Exalted}} {{TCG|Dragons Exalted}}
* {{exp|Dragons Exalted}} {{TCG|Dragons Exalted}}
* {{exp|Dragon Vault}} {{TCG|Dragon Vault}} **
* {{exp|Dragon Vault}} {{TCG|Dragon Vault}}
* {{exp|Boundaries Crossed}} Black & White—{{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}}
* {{exp|Boundaries Crossed}} {{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}}
* {{exp|Plasma Storm}} Black & White—{{TCG|Plasma Storm}}
* {{exp|Plasma Storm}} {{TCG|Plasma Storm}}
* {{exp|Plasma Freeze}} Black & White—{{TCG|Plasma Freeze}}
* {{exp|Plasma Freeze}} {{TCG|Plasma Freeze}}
* {{exp|Plasma Blast}} Black & White—{{TCG|Plasma Blast}}
* {{exp|Plasma Blast}} {{TCG|Plasma Blast}}
* {{exp|Plasma Blast}} Black & White—{{TCG|Legendary Treasures}}
* {{exp|Legendary Treasures}} {{TCG|Legendary Treasures}}
''XY series''
* [[File:SetSymbolExcadrill Half Deck.png|40px]]''' / '''[[File:SetSymbolZoroark Half Deck.png|40px]] {{TCG|Black & White Trainer Kit}}
* {{exp|Kalos Starter Set}} XY—{{TCG|Kalos Starter Set}}
''XY Series''
* {{exp|XY}} XY—{{TCG|XY}}
* {{exp|Kalos Starter Set}} {{TCG|Kalos Starter Set}}
* {{exp|Flashfire}} XY—{{TCG|Flashfire}}
* {{exp|XY}} {{TCG|XY}}
* {{exp|Furious Fists}} XY—{{TCG|Furious Fists}}
* {{exp|Flashfire}} {{TCG|Flashfire}}
''{{TCG|Black Star Promos}}''
* {{exp|Furious Fists}} {{TCG|Furious Fists}}
* {{TCG|BW Black Star Promos}} numbered 01 and higher
* {{exp|Phantom Forces}} {{TCG|Phantom Forces}}
* {{TCG|XY Black Star Promos}} numbered 01 and higher
* {{exp|Primal Clash}} {{TCG|Primal Clash}}
''{{TCG|McDonald's Collection}}''
* {{exp|Double Crisis}} {{TCG|Double Crisis}} — mini set
* {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2011}}
* {{exp|Roaring Skies}} {{TCG|Roaring Skies}}
* {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2012}}
* {{exp|Ancient Origins}} {{TCG|Ancient Origins}}
* {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2014}}
* {{exp|BREAKthrough}} {{TCG|BREAKthrough}}
* {{exp|BREAKpoint}} {{TCG|BREAKpoint}}
* {{exp|Generations}} {{TCG|Generations}}
* {{exp|Fates Collide}} {{TCG|Fates Collide}}
* {{exp|Steam Siege}} {{TCG|Steam Siege}}
* {{exp|Evolutions}} {{TCG|Evolutions}}
* [[File:SetSymbolSylveon Half Deck.png|40px]] '''/''' [[File:SetSymbolNoivern Half Deck.png|40px]] {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit}}
* [[File:SetSymbolBisharp Half Deck.png|35px]] '''/''' [[File:SetSymbolWigglytuff Half Deck.png|35px]] {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit: Bisharp & Wigglytuff}}
* [[File:SetSymbolLatias XY Half Deck.png|35px]] '''/''' [[File:SetSymbolLatios XY Half Deck.png|35px]] {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit: Latias & Latios}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPikachu Libre Half Deck.png|35px]] '''/''' [[File:SetSymbolSuicune Half Deck.png|35px]] {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit: Pikachu Libre & Suicune}}
''Sun & Moon Series''
* {{exp|Sun_and_Moon}} {{TCG|Sun & Moon}}
* {{exp|Guardians Rising}} {{TCG|Guardians Rising}}
* {{exp|Burning Shadows}} {{TCG|Burning Shadows}}
* {{exp|Shining Legends}} {{TCG|Shining Legends}}
* {{exp|Crimson Invasion}} {{TCG|Crimson Invasion}}
* {{exp|Ultra Prism}} {{TCG|Ultra Prism}}
* {{exp|Forbidden Light}} {{TCG|Forbidden Light}}
* {{exp|Celestial Storm}} {{TCG|Celestial Storm}}
* {{exp|Dragon Majesty}} {{TCG|Dragon Majesty}}
* {{exp|Lost Thunder}} {{TCG|Lost Thunder}}
* {{exp|Team Up}} {{TCG|Team Up}}
* {{exp|Detective Pikachu}} {{TCG|Detective Pikachu}}
* {{exp|Unbroken Bonds}} {{TCG|Unbroken Bonds}}
* {{exp|Hidden Fates}} {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
* {{exp|Cosmic Eclipse}} {{TCG|Cosmic Eclipse}}
* [[File:SetSymbolLycanroc Half Deck.png|35px]]''' / '''[[File:SetSymbolAlolan Raichu Half Deck.png|35px]] {{TCG|Sun & Moon Trainer Kit: Lycanroc & Alolan Raichu}}
* {{TCG|Sun & Moon Trainer Kit: Alolan Sandslash & Alolan Ninetales}}
''Sword & Shield Series''
* {{exp|Sword and Shield}} {{TCG|Sword & Shield}}
* {{exp|Rebel Clash}} {{TCG|Rebel Clash}}
* {{exp|Darkness Ablaze}} {{TCG|Darkness Ablaze}}
* {{exp|Champion Path}} {{TCG|Champion's Path}}
* {{exp|Vivid Voltage}} {{TCG|Vivid Voltage}}
* {{exp|Shining Fates}} {{TCG|Shining Fates}}
* {{exp|Battle Styles}} {{TCG|Battle Styles}}
* {{exp|Chilling Reign}} {{TCG|Chilling Reign}}
* {{exp|Evolving Skies}} {{TCG|Evolving Skies}}
* {{exp|Celebrations}} {{TCG|Celebrations}}
* {{exp|Fusion Strike}} {{TCG|Fusion Strike}}
* {{exp|Brilliant Stars}} {{TCG|Brilliant Stars}}
* {{exp|Astral Radiance}} {{TCG|Astral Radiance}}
* {{exp|Pokémon GO}} {{TCG|Pokémon GO}}
* {{exp|Lost Origin}} {{TCG|Lost Origin}}
* {{exp|Silver Tempest}} {{TCG|Silver Tempest}}
* {{exp|Crown Zenith}} {{TCG|Crown Zenith}}
''Scarlet & Violet Series''
* {{exp|Scarlet and Violet}} {{TCG|Scarlet & Violet}}
* {{exp|Paldea Evolved}} {{TCG|Paldea Evolved}}
* {{exp|Obsidian Flames}} {{TCG|Obsidian Flames}}
* {{exp|151}} {{TCG|151}}
* {{exp|Paradox Rift}} {{TCG|Paradox Rift}}
* {{exp|Paldean Fates}} {{TCG|Paldean Fates}}
* {{exp|Temporal Forces}} {{TCG|Temporal Forces}}
* {{exp|Twilight Masquerade}} {{TCG|Twilight Masquerade}}
* ''Note: Additional expansions are added to the current rotation the third Friday after they are released in the United States.''
''{{exp|Promo}} {{TCG|Black Star Promos}}''
* {{TCG|BW Black Star Promos}}
* {{TCG|XY Black Star Promos}}
* {{TCG|SM Black Star Promos}}
* {{TCG|SWSH Black Star Promos}}
* {{exp|SVP Black Star Promos}} {{TCG|SVP Black Star Promos}}
''McDonald's Collection''
* {{exp|McDonalds Collection}} {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2011}}
* {{exp|McDonalds Collection 2012}} {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2012}}
* {{exp|McDonalds Collection 2013}} {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2013}}
* {{exp|McDonalds Collection 2014}} {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2014}}
* {{exp|McDonalds Collection 2015}} {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2015}}
* {{exp|McDonalds Collection 2016}} {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2016}}
* {{exp|McDonalds Collection 2017}} {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2017}}
* {{exp|McDonalds Collection 2018}} {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2018}}
* {{exp|McDonalds Collection 2019}} {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2019}}
* {{exp|McDonalds Collection 2021}} {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2021}}
* {{exp|McDonalds Collection 2022}} {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2022}}
''Other promotional sets''
* {{exp|Pokémon Futsal}} {{TCG|Pokémon Futsal}}
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===Expansions that have been rotated out===
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===Expansions that have been rotated out or were never legal===
'''Standard format'''
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''Classical series''
 
* {{TCG|Base Set}}
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===={{TCG|Standard format}}====
''Original Series''
* [[File:SetSymbolBase Set.png|20px]] {{TCG|Base Set}}
* [[File:SetSymbolJungle.png|20px]] {{TCG|Jungle}}
* [[File:SetSymbolJungle.png|20px]] {{TCG|Jungle}}
* [[File:SetSymbolFossil.png|20px]] {{TCG|Fossil}}
* [[File:SetSymbolFossil.png|20px]] {{TCG|Fossil}}
* [[File:SetSymbolBase Set 2.png|20px]] {{TCG|Base Set 2}}
* [[File:SetSymbolBase Set 2.png|20px]] {{TCG|Base Set 2}}
* [[File:SetSymbolBase Set 2.png|20px]] {{TCG|Team Rocket}}
* [[File:SetSymbolTeam_Rocket.png|20px]] {{TCG|Team Rocket}}
''Gym series''
* [[File:SetSymbolGym Heroes.png|20px]] {{TCG|Gym Heroes}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolGym Heroes.png|20px]] {{TCG|Gym Heroes}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolGym Challenge.png|20px]] {{TCG|Gym Challenge}}
* [[File:SetSymbolGym Challenge.png|20px]] {{TCG|Gym Challenge}}
''Neo series''
''Neo Series''
* [[File:SetSymbolNeo Genesis.png|20px]] {{TCG|Neo Genesis}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolNeo Genesis.png|20px]] {{TCG|Neo Genesis}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolNeo Discovery.png|20px]] {{TCG|Neo Discovery}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolNeo Discovery.png|20px]] {{TCG|Neo Discovery}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolNeo Revelation.png|20px]] {{TCG|Neo Revelation}}
* [[File:SetSymbolNeo Revelation.png|20px]] {{TCG|Neo Revelation}}
* [[File:SetSymbolNeo Destiny.png|20px]] {{TCG|Neo Destiny}}
* [[File:SetSymbolNeo Destiny.png|20px]] {{TCG|Neo Destiny}}
''Legendary Collection series''
* [[File:SetSymbolSouthern_Islands.png|20px]] {{TCG|Southern Islands}} (promo set)
''Legendary Collection Series''
* [[File:SetSymbolLegendary Collection.png|10px]] {{TCG|Legendary Collection}}
* [[File:SetSymbolLegendary Collection.png|10px]] {{TCG|Legendary Collection}}
''e-Card Series''
''e-Card Series''
* [[File:SetSymbolExpedition.png|20px]] {{TCG|Expedition Base Set}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolExpedition.png|20px]] {{TCG|Expedition Base Set}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolAquapolis.png|15px]] {{TCG|Aquapolis}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolAquapolis.png|20px]] {{TCG|Aquapolis}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolSkyridge.png|20px]] {{TCG|Skyridge}}
* [[File:SetSymbolSkyridge.png|20px]] {{TCG|Skyridge}}
''EX series''
* [[File:SetSymbolBest.png|20px]] {{TCG|Best of Game Cards}} (promo set)
''EX Series''
* [[File:SetSymbolRuby and Sapphire.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolRuby and Sapphire.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolSandstorm.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Sandstorm}}
* [[File:SetSymbolSandstorm.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Sandstorm}}
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* [[File:SetSymbolFireRed and LeafGreen.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX FireRed & LeafGreen}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolFireRed and LeafGreen.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX FireRed & LeafGreen}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolTeam Rocket Returns.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Team Rocket Returns}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolTeam Rocket Returns.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Team Rocket Returns}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolDeoxys.png|20px]] {{{TCG|EX Deoxys}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolDeoxys.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Deoxys}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolEmerald.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Emerald}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolEmerald.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Emerald}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolUnseen Forces.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolUnseen Forces.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}}  
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* [[File:SetSymbolDragon Frontiers.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Dragon Frontiers}}   
* [[File:SetSymbolDragon Frontiers.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Dragon Frontiers}}   
* [[File:SetSymbolPower Keepers.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Power Keepers}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPower Keepers.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Power Keepers}}
''Diamond & Pearl series''
* [[File:SetSymbolLatias Half Deck.png|20px]]''' / '''[[File:SetSymbolLatios Half Deck.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Trainer Kit}}
* {{TCG|EX Battle Stadium}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPlusle Half Deck.png|14px]]''' / '''[[File:SetSymbolMinun Half Deck.png|15px]] {{TCG|EX Trainer Kit 2}}
''Diamond & Pearl Series''
* [[File:SetSymbolDiamond and Pearl.png|20px]] {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}
* [[File:SetSymbolDiamond and Pearl.png|20px]] {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}
* [[File:SetSymbolMysterious Treasures.png|20px]] {{TCG|Mysterious Treasures}}   
* [[File:SetSymbolMysterious Treasures.png|20px]] {{TCG|Mysterious Treasures}}   
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* [[File:SetSymbolLegends Awakened.png|20px]] {{TCG|Legends Awakened}}
* [[File:SetSymbolLegends Awakened.png|20px]] {{TCG|Legends Awakened}}
* [[File:SetSymbolStormfront.png|20px]] {{TCG|Stormfront}}
* [[File:SetSymbolStormfront.png|20px]] {{TCG|Stormfront}}
* {{TCG|POP Series 1}}
* [[File:SetSymbolManaphy Half Deck.png|20px]]''' / '''[[File:SetSymbolLucario Half Deck.png|20px]] {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl Trainer Kit}}
* {{TCG|POP Series 2}}
''Platinum Series''
* {{TCG|POP Series 3}}
* {{TCG|POP Series 4}}
* {{TCG|POP Series 5}}
* {{TCG|POP Series 6}}
* {{TCG|POP Series 7}}
* {{TCG|POP Series 8}}
* {{TCG|POP Series 9}}
''Platinum series''
* [[File:SetSymbolPlatinum.png|20px]] {{TCG|Platinum}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPlatinum.png|20px]] {{TCG|Platinum}}
* [[File:SetSymbolRising Rivals.png|20px]] {{TCG|Rising Rivals}}
* [[File:SetSymbolRising Rivals.png|20px]] {{TCG|Rising Rivals}}
* [[File:SetSymbolSupreme Victors.png|19px]] {{{TCG|Supreme Victors}}
* [[File:SetSymbolSupreme Victors.png|20px]] {{TCG|Supreme Victors}}
* [[File:SetSymbolArceus.png|19px]] {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}}
* [[File:SetSymbolArceus.png|20px]] {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}}
''HeartGold & SoulSilver series''
* [[File:SetSymbolPokémon Rumble.png|20px]] {{TCG|Pokémon Rumble}}
* [[File:SetSymbolHeartGold and SoulSilver.png|19px]] {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}
''HeartGold & SoulSilver Series''
* [[File:SetSymbolUnleashed.png|19px]] {{TCG|Unleashed}}
* [[File:SetSymbolHeartGold and SoulSilver.png|20px]] {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}
* [[File:SetSymbolUndaunted.png|19px]] {{TCG|Undaunted}}
* [[File:SetSymbolUnleashed.png|20px]] {{TCG|Unleashed}}
* [[File:SetSymbolTriumphant.png|19px]] {{TCG|Triumphant}}
* [[File:SetSymbolUndaunted.png|20px]] {{TCG|Undaunted}}
''Call of Legends series''
* [[File:SetSymbolTriumphant.png|20px]] {{TCG|Triumphant}}
* [[File:SetSymbolCall_of_Legends.png|19px]] {{TCG|Call of Legends}}
* [[File:SetSymbolGyarados Half Deck.png|20px]]''' / '''[[File:SetSymbolRaichu Half Deck.png|20px]] {{TCG|HS Trainer Kit}}
''Black & White series''
''Call of Legends Series''
* [[File:SetSymbolBlack and White.png|19px]] {{TCG|Black & White}}
* [[File:SetSymbolCall_of_Legends.png|20px]] {{TCG|Call of Legends}}
* [[File:SetSymbolEmerging Powers.png|19px]] {{TCG|Emerging Powers}}
''Black & White Series''
* [[File:SetSymbolNoble Victories.png|19px]] {{TCG|Noble Victories}}
* [[File:SetSymbolBlack and White.png|20px]] {{TCG|Black & White}}
* [[File:SetSymbolNext Destinies.png|19px]] {{TCG|Next Destinies}}
* [[File:SetSymbolEmerging Powers.png|20px]] {{TCG|Emerging Powers}}
* [[File:SetSymbolDark Explorers.png|19px]] {{TCG|Dark Explorers}}
* [[File:SetSymbolNoble Victories.png|20px]] {{TCG|Noble Victories}}
* [[File:SetSymbolDragons Exalted.png|19px]] {{TCG|Dragons Exalted}}
* [[File:SetSymbolNext Destinies.png|20px]] {{TCG|Next Destinies}}
* [[File:SetSymbolDragon Vault.png|19px]] {{TCG|Dragon Vault}}
* [[File:SetSymbolDark Explorers.png|20px]] {{TCG|Dark Explorers}}
''{{TCG|McDonald's Collection}}''
* [[File:SetSymbolDragons Exalted.png|20px]] {{TCG|Dragons Exalted}}
* {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2012}}
* [[File:SetSymbolDragon Vault.png|20px]] {{TCG|Dragon Vault}}
* {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2011}}
* [[File:SetSymbolBoundaries Crossed.png|20px]] {{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPlasma Storm.png|20px]] {{TCG|Plasma Storm}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPlasma Freeze.png|20px]] {{TCG|Plasma Freeze}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPlasma Blast.png|20px]] {{TCG|Plasma Blast}}
* [[File:SetSymbolLegendary Treasures.png|20px]] {{TCG|Legendary Treasures}}
* [[File:SetSymbolExcadrill Half Deck.png|20px]]''' / '''[[File:SetSymbolZoroark Half Deck.png|20px]] {{TCG|Black & White Trainer Kit}}
''XY series''
* [[file:SetSymbolKalos Starter Set.png|20px]] {{TCG|Kalos Starter Set}}
* [[file:SetSymbolXY.png|19px]] {{TCG|XY}}
* [[file:SetSymbolFlashfire.png|20px]] {{TCG|Flashfire}}
* [[file:SetSymbolFurious Fists.png|20px]] {{TCG|Furious Fists}}
* [[file:SetSymbolPhantom Forces.png|20px]] {{TCG|Phantom Forces}}
* [[file:SetSymbolPrimal Clash.png|20px]] {{TCG|Primal Clash}}
* [[file:SetSymbolDouble Crisis.png|20px]] {{TCG|Double Crisis}}
* [[file:SetSymbolRoaring Skies.png|20px]] {{TCG|Roaring Skies}}
* [[file:SetSymbolAncient Origins.png|20px]] {{TCG|Ancient Origins}}
* [[file:SetSymbolBREAKthrough.png|20px]] {{TCG|BREAKthrough}}
* [[file:SetSymbolBREAKpoint.png|20px]] {{TCG|BREAKpoint}}
* [[file:SetSymbolGenerations.png|20px]] {{TCG|Generations}}
* [[file:SetSymbolFates Collide.png|20px]] {{TCG|Fates Collide}}
* [[file:SetSymbolSteam Siege.png|20px]] {{TCG|Steam Siege}}
* [[file:SetSymbolEvolutions.png|20px]] {{TCG|Evolutions}}
* [[File:SetSymbolSylveon Half Deck.png|20px]] '''/''' [[File:SetSymbolNoivern Half Deck.png|20px]] {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit}}
* [[File:SetSymbolBisharp Half Deck.png|20px]] '''/''' [[File:SetSymbolWigglytuff Half Deck.png|20px]] {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit: Bisharp & Wigglytuff}}
* [[File:SetSymbolLatias XY Half Deck.png|20px]] '''/''' [[File:SetSymbolLatios XY Half Deck.png|20px]] {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit: Latias & Latios}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPikachu Libre Half Deck.png|20px]] '''/''' [[File:SetSymbolSuicune Half Deck.png|20px]] {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit: Pikachu Libre & Suicune}}
''Sun & Moon series''
* [[File:SetSymbolSun and Moon.png|20px]] {{TCG|Sun & Moon}}
* [[File:SetSymbolGuardians Rising.png|20px]] {{TCG|Guardians Rising}}
* [[File:SetSymbolBurning Shadows.png|20px]] {{TCG|Burning Shadows}}
* [[File:SetSymbolShining Legends.png|20px]] {{TCG|Shining Legends}}
* [[File:SetSymbolCrimson Invasion.png|20px]] {{TCG|Crimson Invasion}}
* [[File:SetSymbolUltra Prism.png|20px]] {{TCG|Ultra Prism}}
* [[File:SetSymbolForbidden Light.png|20px]] {{TCG|Forbidden Light}}
* [[File:SetSymbolCelestial Storm.png|20px]] {{TCG|Celestial Storm}}
* [[File:SetSymbolDragon Majesty.png|20px]] {{TCG|Dragon Majesty}}
* [[File:SetSymbolLost Thunder.png|20px]] {{TCG|Lost Thunder}}
* [[File:SetSymbolTeam Up.png|20px]] {{TCG|Team Up}}
* [[File:SetSymbolDetective Pikachu.png|20px]] {{TCG|Detective Pikachu}}
* [[File:SetSymbolUnbroken Bonds.png|20px]] {{TCG|Unbroken Bonds}}
* [[File:SetSymbolUnified Minds.png|20px]] {{TCG|Unified Minds}}
* [[File:SetSymbolHidden Fates.png|20px]] {{TCG|Hidden Fates}}
* [[File:SetSymbolCosmic Eclipse.png|20px]] {{TCG|Cosmic Eclipse}}
* [[File:SetSymbolLycanroc Half Deck.png|20px]]''' / '''[[File:SetSymbolAlolan Raichu Half Deck.png|20px]] {{TCG|Sun & Moon Trainer Kit: Lycanroc & Alolan Raichu}}
* {{TCG|Sun & Moon Trainer Kit: Alolan Sandslash & Alolan Ninetales}}
''Sword & Shield Series''
* [[File:SetSymbolSword and Shield.png|20px]] {{TCG|Sword & Shield}}
* [[File:SetSymbolRebel Clash.png|20px]] {{TCG|Rebel Clash}}
* [[File:SetSymbolDarkness Ablaze.png|20px]] {{TCG|Darkness Ablaze}}
* [[File:SetSymbolChampion Path.png|20px]] {{TCG|Champion's Path}}
* [[File:SetSymbolVivid Voltage.png|20px]] {{TCG|Vivid Voltage}}
* [[File:SetSymbolShining Fates.png|20px]] {{TCG|Shining Fates}}
* [[File:SetSymbolBattle Styles.png|20px]] {{TCG|Battle Styles}}
* [[File:SetSymbolChilling Reign.png|20px]] {{TCG|Chilling Reign}}
* [[File:SetSymbolEvolving Skies.png|20px]] {{TCG|Evolving Skies}}
* [[File:SetSymbolCelebrations.png|20px]] {{TCG|Celebrations}}
* [[File:SetSymbolFusion Strike.png|20px]] {{TCG|Fusion Strike}}
''[[Play! Pokémon#POP packs|POP Series]]''
* [[File:SetSymbolPOP_Series_1.png|20px]] {{TCG|POP Series 1}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPOP_Series_2.png|20px]] {{TCG|POP Series 2}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPOP_Series_3.png|20px]] {{TCG|POP Series 3}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPOP_Series_4.png|20px]] {{TCG|POP Series 4}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPOP_Series_5.png|20px]] {{TCG|POP Series 5}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPOP_Series_6.png|20px]] {{TCG|POP Series 6}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPOP_Series_7.png|20px]] {{TCG|POP Series 7}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPOP_Series_8.png|20px]] {{TCG|POP Series 8}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPOP_Series_9.png|20px]] {{TCG|POP Series 9}}
''{{TCG|Black Star Promos}}''
''{{TCG|Black Star Promos}}''
* {{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPromo.png|20px]] {{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos}}
* {{TCG|Nintendo Black Star Promos}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPromo.png|20px]] {{TCG|Nintendo Black Star Promos}}
*{{TCG|HGSS Black Star Promos}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPromo.png|20px]] {{TCG|HGSS Black Star Promos}}
* {{TCG|DP Black Star Promos}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPromo.png|20px]] {{TCG|DP Black Star Promos}}
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* [[File:SetSymbolPromo.png|20px]] {{TCG|BW Black Star Promos}}
'''Expanded format'''
* [[File:SetSymbolPromo.png|20px]] {{TCG|XY Black Star Promos}}
''Classical series''
* [[File:SetSymbolPromo.png|20px]] {{TCG|SM Black Star Promos}}
* {{TCG|Base Set}}
''McDonald's Collection''
* [[File:SetSymbolMcDonalds Collection.png|20px]] {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2011}}
* [[File:SetSymbolMcDonalds Collection 2012.png|20px]] {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2012}}
* [[File:SetSymbolMcDonalds Collection 2013.png|20px]] {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2013}}
* [[File:SetSymbolMcDonalds Collection 2014.png|20px]] {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2014}}
* [[File:SetSymbolMcDonalds Collection 2015.png|20px]] {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2015}}
* [[File:SetSymbolMcDonalds Collection 2016.png|20px]] {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2016}}
* [[File:SetSymbolMcDonalds Collection 2017.png|20px]] {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2017}}
* [[File:SetSymbolMcDonalds Collection 2018.png|20px]] {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2018}}
* [[File:SetSymbolMcDonalds Collection 2019.png|20px]] {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2019}}
''{{TCG|Miscellaneous Promotional cards}}''
* All ''pre-Sword & Shield'' [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansion]] cards
* [[Ancient Mew]]
* {{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|___'s Pikachu|24}} (also known as "Happy Birthday, Pikachu!")
''{{TCG|Theme Deck|World Championships Decks}}''
* All
''Other''
* {{TCG|Fairy Energy}}<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/2022-pokemon-tcg-championship-series-season-format-rotation/ 2022 Pokémon TCG Championship Series Season Format Rotation]</ref>
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===={{TCG|Expanded format}}====
''Original Series''
* [[File:SetSymbolBase Set.png|20px]] {{TCG|Base Set}}
* [[File:SetSymbolJungle.png|20px]] {{TCG|Jungle}}
* [[File:SetSymbolJungle.png|20px]] {{TCG|Jungle}}
* [[File:SetSymbolFossil.png|20px]] {{TCG|Fossil}}
* [[File:SetSymbolFossil.png|20px]] {{TCG|Fossil}}
* [[File:SetSymbolBase Set 2.png|20px]] {{TCG|Base Set 2}}
* [[File:SetSymbolBase Set 2.png|20px]] {{TCG|Base Set 2}}
* [[File:SetSymbolBase Set 2.png|20px]] {{TCG|Team Rocket}}
* [[File:SetSymbolTeam Rocket.png|20px]] {{TCG|Team Rocket}}
''Gym series''
* [[File:SetSymbolGym Heroes.png|20px]] {{TCG|Gym Heroes}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolGym Heroes.png|20px]] {{TCG|Gym Heroes}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolGym Challenge.png|20px]] {{TCG|Gym Challenge}}
* [[File:SetSymbolGym Challenge.png|20px]] {{TCG|Gym Challenge}}
''Neo series''
''Neo Series''
* [[File:SetSymbolNeo Genesis.png|20px]] {{TCG|Neo Genesis}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolNeo Genesis.png|20px]] {{TCG|Neo Genesis}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolNeo Discovery.png|20px]] {{TCG|Neo Discovery}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolNeo Discovery.png|20px]] {{TCG|Neo Discovery}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolNeo Revelation.png|20px]] {{TCG|Neo Revelation}}
* [[File:SetSymbolNeo Revelation.png|20px]] {{TCG|Neo Revelation}}
* [[File:SetSymbolNeo Destiny.png|20px]] {{TCG|Neo Destiny}}
* [[File:SetSymbolNeo Destiny.png|20px]] {{TCG|Neo Destiny}}
''Legendary Collection series''
* [[File:SetSymbolSouthern_Islands.png|20px]] {{TCG|Southern Islands}} (promo set)
''Legendary Collection Series''
* [[File:SetSymbolLegendary Collection.png|10px]] {{TCG|Legendary Collection}}
* [[File:SetSymbolLegendary Collection.png|10px]] {{TCG|Legendary Collection}}
''e-Card Series''
''e-Card Series''
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* [[File:SetSymbolAquapolis.png|15px]] {{TCG|Aquapolis}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolAquapolis.png|15px]] {{TCG|Aquapolis}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolSkyridge.png|20px]] {{TCG|Skyridge}}
* [[File:SetSymbolSkyridge.png|20px]] {{TCG|Skyridge}}
''EX series''
* [[File:SetSymbolBest.png|20px]] {{TCG|Best of Game Cards}} (promo set)
''EX Series''
* [[File:SetSymbolRuby and Sapphire.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolRuby and Sapphire.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolSandstorm.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Sandstorm}}
* [[File:SetSymbolSandstorm.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Sandstorm}}
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* [[File:SetSymbolFireRed and LeafGreen.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX FireRed & LeafGreen}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolFireRed and LeafGreen.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX FireRed & LeafGreen}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolTeam Rocket Returns.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Team Rocket Returns}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolTeam Rocket Returns.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Team Rocket Returns}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolDeoxys.png|20px]] {{{TCG|EX Deoxys}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolDeoxys.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Deoxys}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolEmerald.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Emerald}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolEmerald.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Emerald}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolUnseen Forces.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolUnseen Forces.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}}  
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* [[File:SetSymbolDragon Frontiers.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Dragon Frontiers}}   
* [[File:SetSymbolDragon Frontiers.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Dragon Frontiers}}   
* [[File:SetSymbolPower Keepers.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Power Keepers}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPower Keepers.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Power Keepers}}
''Diamond & Pearl series''
* [[File:SetSymbolLatias Half Deck.png|20px]]''' / '''[[File:SetSymbolLatios Half Deck.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Trainer Kit}}
* {{TCG|EX Battle Stadium}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPlusle Half Deck.png|14px]]''' / '''[[File:SetSymbolMinun Half Deck.png|15px]] {{TCG|EX Trainer Kit 2}}
''Diamond & Pearl Series''
* [[File:SetSymbolDiamond and Pearl.png|20px]] {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}
* [[File:SetSymbolDiamond and Pearl.png|20px]] {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}
* [[File:SetSymbolMysterious Treasures.png|20px]] {{TCG|Mysterious Treasures}}   
* [[File:SetSymbolMysterious Treasures.png|20px]] {{TCG|Mysterious Treasures}}   
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* [[File:SetSymbolLegends Awakened.png|20px]] {{TCG|Legends Awakened}}
* [[File:SetSymbolLegends Awakened.png|20px]] {{TCG|Legends Awakened}}
* [[File:SetSymbolStormfront.png|20px]] {{TCG|Stormfront}}
* [[File:SetSymbolStormfront.png|20px]] {{TCG|Stormfront}}
* {{TCG|POP Series 1}}
* [[File:SetSymbolManaphy Half Deck.png|20px]]''' / '''[[File:SetSymbolLucario Half Deck.png|11px]] {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl Trainer Kit}}
* {{TCG|POP Series 2}}
''Platinum Series''
* {{TCG|POP Series 3}}
* {{TCG|POP Series 4}}
* {{TCG|POP Series 5}}
* {{TCG|POP Series 6}}
* {{TCG|POP Series 7}}
* {{TCG|POP Series 8}}
* {{TCG|POP Series 9}}
''Platinum series''
* [[File:SetSymbolPlatinum.png|20px]] {{TCG|Platinum}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPlatinum.png|20px]] {{TCG|Platinum}}
* [[File:SetSymbolRising Rivals.png|20px]] {{TCG|Rising Rivals}}
* [[File:SetSymbolRising Rivals.png|20px]] {{TCG|Rising Rivals}}
* [[File:SetSymbolSupreme Victors.png|19px]] {{{TCG|Supreme Victors}}
* [[File:SetSymbolSupreme Victors.png|20px]] {{TCG|Supreme Victors}}
* [[File:SetSymbolArceus.png|19px]] {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}}
* [[File:SetSymbolArceus.png|20px]] {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}}
''HeartGold & SoulSilver series''
* [[File:SetSymbolPokémon Rumble.png|20px]] {{TCG|Pokémon Rumble}}
''HeartGold & SoulSilver Series''
* [[File:SetSymbolHeartGold and SoulSilver.png|19px]] {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}
* [[File:SetSymbolHeartGold and SoulSilver.png|19px]] {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}
* [[File:SetSymbolUnleashed.png|19px]] {{TCG|Unleashed}}
* [[File:SetSymbolUnleashed.png|19px]] {{TCG|Unleashed}}
* [[File:SetSymbolUndaunted.png|19px]] {{TCG|Undaunted}}
* [[File:SetSymbolUndaunted.png|19px]] {{TCG|Undaunted}}
* [[File:SetSymbolTriumphant.png|19px]] {{TCG|Triumphant}}
* [[File:SetSymbolTriumphant.png|19px]] {{TCG|Triumphant}}
''Call of Legends series''
* [[File:SetSymbolGyarados Half Deck.png|17px]]''' / '''[[File:SetSymbolRaichu Half Deck.png|20px]] {{TCG|HS Trainer Kit}}
''Call of Legends Series''
* [[File:SetSymbolCall_of_Legends.png|19px]] {{TCG|Call of Legends}}
* [[File:SetSymbolCall_of_Legends.png|19px]] {{TCG|Call of Legends}}
''[[Play! Pokémon#POP packs|POP Series]]''
* [[File:SetSymbolPOP_Series_1.png|20px]] {{TCG|POP Series 1}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPOP_Series_2.png|20px]] {{TCG|POP Series 2}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPOP_Series_3.png|20px]] {{TCG|POP Series 3}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPOP_Series_4.png|20px]] {{TCG|POP Series 4}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPOP_Series_5.png|20px]] {{TCG|POP Series 5}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPOP_Series_6.png|20px]] {{TCG|POP Series 6}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPOP_Series_7.png|20px]] {{TCG|POP Series 7}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPOP_Series_8.png|20px]] {{TCG|POP Series 8}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPOP_Series_9.png|20px]] {{TCG|POP Series 9}}
''{{TCG|Black Star Promos}}''
''{{TCG|Black Star Promos}}''
* {{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPromo.png|20px]] {{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos}}
* {{TCG|Nintendo Black Star Promos}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPromo.png|20px]] {{TCG|Nintendo Black Star Promos}}
*{{TCG|HGSS Black Star Promos}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPromo.png|20px]] {{TCG|DP Black Star Promos}}
* {{TCG|DP Black Star Promos}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPromo.png|20px]] {{TCG|HGSS Black Star Promos}}
''{{TCG|Miscellaneous Promotional cards}}''
* All ''pre-Black & White Series'' cards
* [[Ancient Mew]]
* {{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|___'s Pikachu|24}} (also known as "Happy Birthday, Pikachu!")
''{{TCG|Theme Deck|World Championships Decks}}''
* All
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* {{TCG|Standard format}}
* {{TCG|Standard format}}
* {{TCG|Expanded format}}
* {{TCG|Expanded format}}
* [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]
==References==
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==

Latest revision as of 11:21, 26 July 2024

A rotation in the Pokémon Trading Card Game is when several sets are removed from Play! Pokémon sanctioned events, generally because they are too old and would not be compatible with newer sets or rules. Rotations almost always occur directly following the World Championships and remove four or more sets. If a set is rotated, that means a player may no longer use any card from that set in their deck (with exceptions; see below). This rule only applies to Standard format (formally referred to as Modified format) and Expanded format. In Unlimited format, players may use any card from any set in their decks.

Legal cards from rotated sets

Some cards in sets that are part of the current rotation are reprints of cards that appeared in older rotations. If a card is included as part of any set in the current rotation, any version of that card is legal for tournament play. For example, at least one version of Rare Candy has been legal in every modified format since it was printed. Thus, older versions of Rare Candy, even those from rotated sets like EX Sandstorm and Great Encounters, are still legal cards. Similarly, basic Energy cards from all sets except Fairy Energy are still allowed in tournament play.

In cases where a card is reprinted with significant text changes, the player playing the card must have a new copy of the card on hand, separate from their deck to serve as reference. For example, the effect of Energy Retrieval printed in Black & White is different from the original print in Base Set. A player would be permitted to include the Base Set print of Energy Retrieval in their deck for tournament play, but would be required to provide a copy of the Black & White print as reference.

Current rotation

Expansions that are part of the current rotation

Standard format

Cards from the following expansions are legal, only if they have an F regulation mark or later:

Sword & Shield Series

Scarlet & Violet Series

Promo Black Star Promos

Other promotional sets

Other

  • Any other cards that were later reprinted with an F Regulation mark or later remain legal

Expanded format

Black & White Series

XY Series

Sun & Moon Series

Sword & Shield Series

Scarlet & Violet Series

Promo Black Star Promos

McDonald's Collection

Other promotional sets


Expansions that have been rotated out or were never legal

Standard format

Original Series

Neo Series

Legendary Collection Series

e-Card Series

EX Series

Diamond & Pearl Series

Platinum Series

HeartGold & SoulSilver Series

Call of Legends Series

Black & White Series

XY series

Sun & Moon series

Sword & Shield Series

POP Series

Black Star Promos

McDonald's Collection

Miscellaneous Promotional cards

World Championships Decks

  • All

Other

Expanded format

Original Series

Neo Series

Legendary Collection Series

e-Card Series

EX Series

Diamond & Pearl Series

Platinum Series

HeartGold & SoulSilver Series

Call of Legends Series

POP Series

Black Star Promos

Miscellaneous Promotional cards

World Championships Decks

  • All

See also

References

  1. ↑ 2022 Pokémon TCG Championship Series Season Format Rotation

External links



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