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==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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===={{TCG|Standard format}}====
===={{TCG|Standard format}}====
''XY Series''
Cards from the following expansions are legal, only if they have an '''F''' [[regulation mark]] or later:<br>
* {{exp|BREAKthrough}} {{TCG|BREAKthrough}}
 
* {{exp|BREAKpoint}} {{TCG|BREAKpoint}}
''Sword & Shield Series''
* {{exp|Generations}} {{TCG|Generations}}
* {{exp|Brilliant Stars}} {{TCG|Brilliant Stars}}
* {{exp|Fates Collide}} {{TCG|Fates Collide}}
* {{exp|Astral Radiance}} {{TCG|Astral Radiance}}
* {{exp|Steam Siege}} {{TCG|Steam Siege}}
* {{exp|Pokémon GO}} {{TCG|Pokémon GO}}
* {{exp|Evolutions}} {{TCG|Evolutions}}
* {{exp|Lost Origin}} {{TCG|Lost Origin}}
* [[File:PikachuLibreXYHalfDeckSymbol.png|35px]] '''/''' [[File:SuicuneHalfDeckSymbol.png|35px]] {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit: Pikachu Libre & Suicune}}
* {{exp|Silver Tempest}} {{TCG|Silver Tempest}}
''Sun & Moon Series''
* {{exp|Crown Zenith}} {{TCG|Crown Zenith}}
* {{exp|Sun_and_Moon}} {{TCG|Sun & Moon}}
 
* {{exp|Guardians Rising}} {{TCG|Guardians Rising}}
''Scarlet & Violet Series''
* {{exp|Burning Shadows}} {{TCG|Burning Shadows}}
* {{exp|Scarlet and Violet}} {{TCG|Scarlet & Violet}}
* {{exp|Shining Legends}} {{TCG|Shining Legends}}
* {{exp|Paldea Evolved}} {{TCG|Paldea Evolved}}
* {{exp|Crimson Invasion}} {{TCG|Crimson Invasion}}
* {{exp|Obsidian Flames}} {{TCG|Obsidian Flames}}
* {{TCG|Sun & Moon Trainer Kit: Lycanroc & Alolan Raichu}}
* {{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.''
* ''Note: Additional expansions are added to the current rotation the third Friday after they are released in the United States.''
''{{TCG|Black Star Promos}}''
 
* {{exp|Promo}} {{TCG|XY Black Star Promos}} cards numbered XY67 and higher
''{{exp|Promo}} {{TCG|Black Star Promos}}''
* {{exp|Promo}} {{TCG|SM Black Star Promos}} cards numbered SM01 and higher
* {{TCG|SWSH Black Star Promos}}
''McDonald's Collection''
* {{exp|SVP Black Star Promos}} {{TCG|SVP Black Star Promos}}
* {{exp|McDonalds Collection 2016}} {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2016}}
 
''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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* {{exp|Plasma Blast}} {{TCG|Plasma Blast}}
* {{exp|Plasma Blast}} {{TCG|Plasma Blast}}
* {{exp|Legendary Treasures}} {{TCG|Legendary Treasures}}
* {{exp|Legendary Treasures}} {{TCG|Legendary Treasures}}
* [[File:ExcadrillHalfDeckSymbol.png|40px]]''' / '''[[File:ZoroarkHalfDeckSymbol.png|40px]] {{TCG|Black & White Trainer Kit}}
* [[File:SetSymbolExcadrill Half Deck.png|40px]]''' / '''[[File:SetSymbolZoroark Half Deck.png|40px]] {{TCG|Black & White Trainer Kit}}
''XY Series''
''XY Series''
* {{exp|Kalos Starter Set}} {{TCG|Kalos Starter Set}}
* {{exp|Kalos Starter Set}} {{TCG|Kalos Starter Set}}
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* {{exp|Steam Siege}} {{TCG|Steam Siege}}
* {{exp|Steam Siege}} {{TCG|Steam Siege}}
* {{exp|Evolutions}} {{TCG|Evolutions}}
* {{exp|Evolutions}} {{TCG|Evolutions}}
* [[File:SylveonHalfDeckSymbol.png|40px]] '''/''' [[File:NoivernHalfDeckSymbol.png|40px]] {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit}}
* [[File:SetSymbolSylveon Half Deck.png|40px]] '''/''' [[File:SetSymbolNoivern Half Deck.png|40px]] {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit}}
* [[File:BisharpHalfDeckSymbol.png|35px]] '''/''' [[File:WigglytuffHalfDeckSymbol.png|35px]] {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit: Bisharp & Wigglytuff}}
* [[File:SetSymbolBisharp Half Deck.png|35px]] '''/''' [[File:SetSymbolWigglytuff Half Deck.png|35px]] {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit: Bisharp & Wigglytuff}}
* [[File:LatiasXYHalfDeckSymbol.png|35px]] '''/''' [[File:LatiosXYHalfDeckSymbol.png|35px]] {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit: Latias & Latios}}
* [[File:SetSymbolLatias XY Half Deck.png|35px]] '''/''' [[File:SetSymbolLatios XY Half Deck.png|35px]] {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit: Latias & Latios}}
* [[File:PikachuLibreXYHalfDeckSymbol.png|35px]] '''/''' [[File:SuicuneHalfDeckSymbol.png|35px]] {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit: Pikachu Libre & Suicune}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPikachu Libre Half Deck.png|35px]] '''/''' [[File:SetSymbolSuicune Half Deck.png|35px]] {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit: Pikachu Libre & Suicune}}
''Sun & Moon Series''
''Sun & Moon Series''
* {{exp|Sun_and_Moon}} {{TCG|Sun & Moon}}
* {{exp|Sun_and_Moon}} {{TCG|Sun & Moon}}
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* {{exp|Shining Legends}} {{TCG|Shining Legends}}
* {{exp|Shining Legends}} {{TCG|Shining Legends}}
* {{exp|Crimson Invasion}} {{TCG|Crimson Invasion}}
* {{exp|Crimson Invasion}} {{TCG|Crimson Invasion}}
* {{TCG|Sun & Moon Trainer Kit: Lycanroc & Alolan Raichu}}
* {{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.''
* ''Note: Additional expansions are added to the current rotation the third Friday after they are released in the United States.''
''{{TCG|Black Star Promos}}''
''{{exp|Promo}} {{TCG|Black Star Promos}}''
* {{exp|Promo}} {{TCG|BW Black Star Promos}} cards numbered BW01 and higher
* {{TCG|BW Black Star Promos}}
* {{exp|Promo}} {{TCG|XY Black Star Promos}} cards numbered XY01 and higher
* {{TCG|XY Black Star Promos}}
* {{exp|Promo}} {{TCG|SM Black Star Promos}} cards numbered SM01 and higher
* {{TCG|SM Black Star Promos}}
* {{TCG|SWSH Black Star Promos}}
* {{exp|SVP Black Star Promos}} {{TCG|SVP Black Star Promos}}
''McDonald's Collection''
''McDonald's Collection''
* {{exp|McDonalds Collection}} {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2011}}
* {{exp|McDonalds Collection}} {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2011}}
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* {{exp|McDonalds Collection 2015}} {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2015}}
* {{exp|McDonalds Collection 2015}} {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2015}}
* {{exp|McDonalds Collection 2016}} {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2016}}
* {{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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''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}}
* [[File:SetSymbolBest.png|20px]] {{TCG|Best of Game Cards}} (promo set)
* [[File:SetSymbolBest.png|20px]] {{TCG|Best of Game Cards}} (promo set)
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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}}
* [[File:SetSymbolLatiasHalfDeck.png|20px]]''' / '''[[File:SetSymbolLatiosHalfDeck.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Trainer Kit}}
* [[File:SetSymbolLatias Half Deck.png|20px]]''' / '''[[File:SetSymbolLatios Half Deck.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Trainer Kit}}
* {{TCG|EX Battle Stadium}}
* {{TCG|EX Battle Stadium}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPlusleHalfDeck.png|14px]]''' / '''[[File:SetSymbolMinunHalfDeck.png|15px]] {{TCG|EX Trainer Kit 2}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPlusle Half Deck.png|14px]]''' / '''[[File:SetSymbolMinun Half Deck.png|15px]] {{TCG|EX Trainer Kit 2}}
''Diamond & Pearl Series''
''Diamond & Pearl Series''
* [[File:SetSymbolDiamond and Pearl.png|20px]] {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}
* [[File:SetSymbolDiamond and Pearl.png|20px]] {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}
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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}}
* [[File:ManaphyHalfDeckSymbol.png|20px]]''' / '''[[File:LucarioHalfDeckSymbol.png|11px]] {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl Trainer Kit}}
* [[File:SetSymbolManaphy Half Deck.png|20px]]''' / '''[[File:SetSymbolLucario Half Deck.png|20px]] {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl Trainer Kit}}
''Platinum Series''
''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}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPokemon_Rumble.png|15px]] {{TCG|Pokémon Rumble}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPokémon Rumble.png|20px]] {{TCG|Pokémon Rumble}}
''HeartGold & SoulSilver Series''
''HeartGold & SoulSilver Series''
* [[File:SetSymbolHeartGold and SoulSilver.png|19px]] {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}
* [[File:SetSymbolHeartGold and SoulSilver.png|20px]] {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}
* [[File:SetSymbolUnleashed.png|19px]] {{TCG|Unleashed}}
* [[File:SetSymbolUnleashed.png|20px]] {{TCG|Unleashed}}
* [[File:SetSymbolUndaunted.png|19px]] {{TCG|Undaunted}}
* [[File:SetSymbolUndaunted.png|20px]] {{TCG|Undaunted}}
* [[File:SetSymbolTriumphant.png|19px]] {{TCG|Triumphant}}
* [[File:SetSymbolTriumphant.png|20px]] {{TCG|Triumphant}}
* [[File:GyaradosHalfDeckSymbol.png|17px]]''' / '''[[File:RaichuHalfDeckSymbol.png|20px]] {{TCG|HS Trainer Kit}}
* [[File:SetSymbolGyarados Half Deck.png|20px]]''' / '''[[File:SetSymbolRaichu Half Deck.png|20px]] {{TCG|HS Trainer Kit}}
''Call of Legends Series''
''Call of Legends Series''
* [[File:SetSymbolCall_of_Legends.png|19px]] {{TCG|Call of Legends}}
* [[File:SetSymbolCall_of_Legends.png|20px]] {{TCG|Call of Legends}}
''Black & White Series''
''Black & White Series''
* [[File:SetSymbolBlack and White.png|19px]] {{TCG|Black & White}}
* [[File:SetSymbolBlack and White.png|20px]] {{TCG|Black & White}}
* [[File:SetSymbolEmerging Powers.png|19px]] {{TCG|Emerging Powers}}
* [[File:SetSymbolEmerging Powers.png|20px]] {{TCG|Emerging Powers}}
* [[File:SetSymbolNoble Victories.png|19px]] {{TCG|Noble Victories}}
* [[File:SetSymbolNoble Victories.png|20px]] {{TCG|Noble Victories}}
* [[File:SetSymbolNext Destinies.png|19px]] {{TCG|Next Destinies}}
* [[File:SetSymbolNext Destinies.png|20px]] {{TCG|Next Destinies}}
* [[File:SetSymbolDark Explorers.png|19px]] {{TCG|Dark Explorers}}
* [[File:SetSymbolDark Explorers.png|20px]] {{TCG|Dark Explorers}}
* [[File:SetSymbolDragons Exalted.png|19px]] {{TCG|Dragons Exalted}}
* [[File:SetSymbolDragons Exalted.png|20px]] {{TCG|Dragons Exalted}}
* [[File:SetSymbolDragon Vault.png|19px]] {{TCG|Dragon Vault}}
* [[File:SetSymbolDragon Vault.png|20px]] {{TCG|Dragon Vault}}
* [[File:SetSymbolBoundaries Crossed.png|19px]] {{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}}
* [[File:SetSymbolBoundaries Crossed.png|20px]] {{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPlasma Storm.png|19px]] {{TCG|Plasma Storm}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPlasma Storm.png|20px]] {{TCG|Plasma Storm}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPlasma Freeze.png|19px]] {{TCG|Plasma Freeze}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPlasma Freeze.png|20px]] {{TCG|Plasma Freeze}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPlasma Blast.png|19px]] {{TCG|Plasma Blast}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPlasma Blast.png|20px]] {{TCG|Plasma Blast}}
* [[File:SetSymbolLegendary Treasures.png|19px]] {{TCG|Legendary Treasures}}
* [[File:SetSymbolLegendary Treasures.png|20px]] {{TCG|Legendary Treasures}}
* [[File:ExcadrillHalfDeckSymbol.png|20px]]''' / '''[[File:ZoroarkHalfDeckSymbol.png|20px]] {{TCG|Black & White Trainer Kit}}
* [[File:SetSymbolExcadrill Half Deck.png|20px]]''' / '''[[File:SetSymbolZoroark Half Deck.png|20px]] {{TCG|Black & White Trainer Kit}}
''XY series''
''XY series''
* [[file:SetSymbolKalos Starter Set.png|19px]] {{TCG|Kalos Starter Set}}
* [[file:SetSymbolKalos Starter Set.png|20px]] {{TCG|Kalos Starter Set}}
* [[file:SetSymbolXY.png|19px]] {{TCG|XY}}
* [[file:SetSymbolXY.png|19px]] {{TCG|XY}}
* [[file:SetSymbolFlashfire.png|19px]] {{TCG|Flashfire}}
* [[file:SetSymbolFlashfire.png|20px]] {{TCG|Flashfire}}
* [[file:SetSymbolFurious Fists.png|19px]] {{TCG|Furious Fists}}
* [[file:SetSymbolFurious Fists.png|20px]] {{TCG|Furious Fists}}
* [[file:SetSymbolPhantom Forces.png|19px]] {{TCG|Phantom Forces}}
* [[file:SetSymbolPhantom Forces.png|20px]] {{TCG|Phantom Forces}}
* [[File:SylveonHalfDeckSymbol.png|20px]] '''/''' [[File:NoivernHalfDeckSymbol.png|20px]] {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit}}
* [[file:SetSymbolPrimal Clash.png|20px]] {{TCG|Primal Clash}}
* [[File:BisharpHalfDeckSymbol.png|20px]] '''/''' [[File:WigglytuffHalfDeckSymbol.png|20px]] {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit: Bisharp & Wigglytuff}}
* [[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]]''
''[[Play! Pokémon#POP packs|POP Series]]''
* [[File:SetSymbolPOP_Series_1.png|20px]] {{TCG|POP Series 1}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPOP_Series_1.png|20px]] {{TCG|POP Series 1}}
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* [[File:SetSymbolPromo.png|20px]] {{TCG|DP Black Star Promos}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPromo.png|20px]] {{TCG|DP Black Star Promos}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPromo.png|20px]] {{TCG|BW Black Star Promos}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPromo.png|20px]] {{TCG|BW Black Star Promos}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPromo.png|20px]] {{TCG|XY Black Star Promos}} Cards Numbered XY01 to XY35
* [[File:SetSymbolPromo.png|20px]] {{TCG|XY Black Star Promos}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPromo.png|20px]] {{TCG|SM Black Star Promos}}
''McDonald's Collection''
''McDonald's Collection''
* [[File:SetSymbolMcDonalds Collection.png|20px]] {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2011}}
* [[File:SetSymbolMcDonalds Collection.png|20px]] {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2011}}
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* [[File:SetSymbolMcDonalds Collection 2013.png|20px]] {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2013}}
* [[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 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}}''
''{{TCG|Miscellaneous Promotional cards}}''
* All ''pre-Boundaries Crossed'' [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansion]] cards
* All ''pre-Sword & Shield'' [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansion]] cards
* [[Ancient Mew]]
* [[Ancient Mew]]
* {{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|___'s Pikachu|24}} (also known as "Happy Birthday, Pikachu!")
* {{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|___'s Pikachu|24}} (also known as "Happy Birthday, Pikachu!")
''{{TCG|Theme Deck|World Championships Decks}}''
''{{TCG|Theme Deck|World Championships Decks}}''
* All
* 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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* [[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}}
* [[File:SetSymbolLatiasHalfDeck.png|20px]]''' / '''[[File:SetSymbolLatiosHalfDeck.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Trainer Kit}}
* [[File:SetSymbolLatias Half Deck.png|20px]]''' / '''[[File:SetSymbolLatios Half Deck.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Trainer Kit}}
* {{TCG|EX Battle Stadium}}
* {{TCG|EX Battle Stadium}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPlusleHalfDeck.png|14px]]''' / '''[[File:SetSymbolMinunHalfDeck.png|15px]] {{TCG|EX Trainer Kit 2}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPlusle Half Deck.png|14px]]''' / '''[[File:SetSymbolMinun Half Deck.png|15px]] {{TCG|EX Trainer Kit 2}}
''Diamond & Pearl Series''
''Diamond & Pearl Series''
* [[File:SetSymbolDiamond and Pearl.png|20px]] {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}
* [[File:SetSymbolDiamond and Pearl.png|20px]] {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}
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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}}
* [[File:ManaphyHalfDeckSymbol.png|20px]]''' / '''[[File:LucarioHalfDeckSymbol.png|11px]] {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl Trainer Kit}}
* [[File:SetSymbolManaphy Half Deck.png|20px]]''' / '''[[File:SetSymbolLucario Half Deck.png|11px]] {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl Trainer Kit}}
''Platinum Series''
''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}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPokemon_Rumble.png|15px]] {{TCG|Pokémon Rumble}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPokémon Rumble.png|20px]] {{TCG|Pokémon Rumble}}
''HeartGold & SoulSilver Series''
''HeartGold & SoulSilver Series''
* [[File:SetSymbolHeartGold and SoulSilver.png|19px]] {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}
* [[File:SetSymbolHeartGold and SoulSilver.png|19px]] {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}
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* [[File:SetSymbolUndaunted.png|19px]] {{TCG|Undaunted}}
* [[File:SetSymbolUndaunted.png|19px]] {{TCG|Undaunted}}
* [[File:SetSymbolTriumphant.png|19px]] {{TCG|Triumphant}}
* [[File:SetSymbolTriumphant.png|19px]] {{TCG|Triumphant}}
* [[File:GyaradosHalfDeckSymbol.png|17px]]''' / '''[[File:RaichuHalfDeckSymbol.png|20px]] {{TCG|HS Trainer Kit}}
* [[File:SetSymbolGyarados Half Deck.png|17px]]''' / '''[[File:SetSymbolRaichu Half Deck.png|20px]] {{TCG|HS Trainer Kit}}
''Call of Legends Series''
''Call of Legends Series''
* [[File:SetSymbolCall_of_Legends.png|19px]] {{TCG|Call of Legends}}
* [[File:SetSymbolCall_of_Legends.png|19px]] {{TCG|Call of Legends}}
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* {{TCG|Expanded format}}
* {{TCG|Expanded format}}
* [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]
* [[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

External links



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