Rotation (TCG): Difference between revisions
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* {{TCG|DP Black Star Promos}} | * {{TCG|DP Black Star Promos}} | ||
* {{TCG|Majestic Dawn}} | * {{TCG|Majestic Dawn}} | ||
* {{TCG|Legends Awakened}} | * {{TCG|Legends Awakened}} | ||
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* {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}} | * {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}} | ||
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* {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} | * {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} | ||
* {{TCG|Unleashed}} | * {{TCG|Unleashed}} | ||
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* {{TCG|Black & White}} | * {{TCG|Black & White}} | ||
* {{TCG| | * {{TCG|McDonalds Collection}} | ||
* {{TCG| | * {{TCG|BW Black Star Promos}} | ||
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Revision as of 22:18, 27 July 2011
A rotation in the Pokémon Trading Card Game is when several sets are removed from Pokémon Organized Play (POP), usually because they are too old and would not be compatible with newer sets or rules. Rotations almost always occur directly following the TCG World Championships and remove four or more sets. The Pokémon Company International is currently trying to start a season with 9 sets and end it with 13 sets. If a set is "removed," that means a player is no longer able to use any card in that set in their deck. This rule only applies to Modified format. In Unlimited format, players may use any card from any set in their decks.
Controversy
A fair number of players in the POP leagues believe that "banning" cards from play, and thereby removing whole decks, slows down play and is bad for the game as a whole. On the other hand, many players think that being forced to come up with new deck ideas makes the game more fun and interesting.
Current Rotation
Expansions that have been rotated out
- Base Set
- Jungle
- Fossil
- Team Rocket
- Gym Heroes
- Gym Challenge
- Neo Genesis
- Neo Discovery
- Neo Revelation
- Neo Destiny
- Expedition Base Set
- Aquapolis
- Skyridge
- Wizards Black Star Promos
- EX Ruby & Sapphire
- EX Sandstorm
- EX Dragon
- EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua
- EX Hidden Legends
- EX FireRed & LeafGreen
- EX Team Rocket Returns
- EX Deoxys
- EX Emerald
- EX Unseen Forces
- EX Delta Species
- EX Legend Maker
- EX Holon Phantoms
- EX Crystal Guardians
- EX Dragon Frontiers
- EX Power Keepers
- Diamond & Pearl
- Mysterious Treasures
- Secret Wonders
- Great Encounters
- POP Series 1
- POP Series 2
- POP Series 3
- POP Series 4
- POP Series 5
- POP Series 6
- POP Series 7
- POP Series 8
- POP Series 9
- Nintendo Black Star Promos
- DP Black Star Promos
- Majestic Dawn
- Legends Awakened
- Stormfront
- Platinum
- Rising Rivals
- Supreme Victors
- Arceus
