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Rotation (TCG)

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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.

Rotations had occurred every year since the Modified format was instituted. However, the 2009-10 tournament season did not include a rotation. POP has stated that there will be a rotation in preparation for the 2010-2011 season, although which sets will be rotated has not been specified.

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

Expansions that are part of the current rotation

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