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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|Modified 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 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.


==Current rotation==
==Current rotation==
===Expansions that have been rotated out===
===Expansions that are part of the current rotation ===
* {{TCG|Base Set}}
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* {{TCG|Jungle}}  
 
* {{TCG|Fossil}}  
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* {{TCG|Team Rocket}}  
===={{TCG|Standard format}}====
* {{TCG|Gym Heroes}}  
''Black & White Series''
* {{TCG|Gym Challenge}}  
* {{exp|Boundaries Crossed}} {{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}}
* {{TCG|Neo Genesis}}  
* {{exp|Plasma Storm}} {{TCG|Plasma Storm}}
* {{TCG|Neo Discovery}}  
* {{exp|Plasma Freeze}} {{TCG|Plasma Freeze}}
* {{TCG|Neo Revelation}}  
* {{exp|Plasma Blast}} {{TCG|Plasma Blast}}
* {{TCG|Neo Destiny}}  
* {{exp|Legendary Treasures}} {{TCG|Legendary Treasures}}
* {{TCG|Expedition Base Set}}  
''XY Series''
* {{TCG|Aquapolis}}  
* {{exp|Kalos Starter Set}} {{TCG|Kalos Starter Set}}
* {{TCG|Skyridge}}  
* {{exp|XY}} {{TCG|XY}}
* {{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos}}  
* {{exp|Flashfire}} {{TCG|Flashfire}}
* {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}}  
* {{exp|Furious Fists}} {{TCG|Furious Fists}}
* {{TCG|EX Sandstorm}}
* {{exp|Phantom Forces}} {{TCG|Phantom Forces}}
* {{TCG|EX Dragon}}  
* {{exp|Primal Clash}} {{TCG|Primal Clash}}
* {{TCG|EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua}}  
* {{exp|Double Crisis}} {{TCG|Double Crisis}} — mini set
* {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}}  
* {{exp|Roaring Skies}} {{TCG|Roaring Skies}}
* {{TCG|EX FireRed & LeafGreen}}  
* [[File:SylveonHalfDeckSymbol.png|40px]] '''/''' [[File:NoivernHalfDeckSymbol.png|40px]] {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit}}
* {{TCG|EX Team Rocket Returns}}  
* [[File:LatiasXYHalfDeckSymbol.png|35px]] '''/''' [[File:LatiosXYHalfDeckSymbol.png|35px]] {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit: Latias & Latios}}
* {{TCG|EX Deoxys}}  
* ''Note: Additional expansions are added to the current rotation three weeks after they are released in the United States.''
* {{TCG|EX Emerald}}  
''{{TCG|Black Star Promos}}''
* {{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}}  
* {{exp|Promo}} {{TCG|BW Black Star Promos}} cards numbered BW51 and higher
* {{TCG|EX Delta Species}}  
* {{exp|Promo}} {{TCG|XY Black Star Promos}} cards numbered XY01 and higher
* {{TCG|EX Legend Maker}}  
''McDonald's Collection''
* {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}}  
* {{exp|McDonalds Collection 2014}} {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2014}}
* {{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}}   
 
* {{TCG|EX Dragon Frontiers}}   
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* {{TCG|EX Power Keepers}}
===={{TCG|Expanded format}}====
* {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}
''Black & White Series''
* {{TCG|Mysterious Treasures}}   
* {{exp|Black and White}} {{TCG|Black & White}}
* {{TCG|Secret Wonders}}
* {{exp|Emerging Powers}} {{TCG|Emerging Powers}}
* {{TCG|Great Encounters}}
* {{exp|Noble Victories}} {{TCG|Noble Victories}}
* {{TCG|POP Series 1}}  
* {{exp|Next Destinies}} {{TCG|Next Destinies}}
* {{TCG|POP Series 2}}  
* {{exp|Dark Explorers}} {{TCG|Dark Explorers}}
* {{TCG|POP Series 3}}  
* {{exp|Dragons Exalted}} {{TCG|Dragons Exalted}}
* {{TCG|POP Series 4}}
* {{exp|Dragon Vault}} {{TCG|Dragon Vault}}
* {{TCG|POP Series 5}}  
* {{exp|Boundaries Crossed}} {{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}}
* {{TCG|POP Series 6}}
* {{exp|Plasma Storm}} {{TCG|Plasma Storm}}
* {{TCG|POP Series 7}}
* {{exp|Plasma Freeze}} {{TCG|Plasma Freeze}}
* {{TCG|POP Series 8}}
* {{exp|Plasma Blast}} {{TCG|Plasma Blast}}
* {{TCG|POP Series 9}}  
* {{exp|Legendary Treasures}} {{TCG|Legendary Treasures}}
* {{TCG|Nintendo Black Star Promos}}
* [[File:ExcadrillHalfDeckSymbol.png|40px]]''' / '''[[File:ZoroarkHalfDeckSymbol.png|40px]] {{TCG|Black & White Trainer Kit}}
* {{TCG|DP Black Star Promos}}
''XY Series''
* {{TCG|Majestic Dawn}}
* {{exp|Kalos Starter Set}} {{TCG|Kalos Starter Set}}
* {{TCG|Legends Awakened}}
* {{exp|XY}} {{TCG|XY}}
* {{TCG|Stormfront}}
* {{exp|Flashfire}} {{TCG|Flashfire}}
* {{TCG|Platinum}}
* {{exp|Furious Fists}} {{TCG|Furious Fists}}
* {{TCG|Rising Rivals}}
* {{exp|Phantom Forces}} {{TCG|Phantom Forces}}
* {{TCG|Supreme Victors}}
* {{exp|Primal Clash}} {{TCG|Primal Clash}}
* {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}}
* {{exp|Double Crisis}} {{TCG|Double Crisis}} — mini set
* {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}
* {{exp|Roaring Skies}} {{TCG|Roaring Skies}}
* {{TCG|Unleashed}}
* [[File:SylveonHalfDeckSymbol.png|40px]] '''/''' [[File:NoivernHalfDeckSymbol.png|40px]] {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit}}
* {{TCG|Undaunted}}
* [[File:LatiasXYHalfDeckSymbol.png|35px]] '''/''' [[File:LatiosXYHalfDeckSymbol.png|35px]] {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit: Latias & Latios}}
* {{TCG|Triumphant}}
* ''Note: Additional expansions are added to the current rotation three weeks after they are released in the United States.''
* {{TCG|Call of Legends}}
''{{TCG|Black Star Promos}}''
* {{exp|Promo}} {{TCG|BW Black Star Promos}} cards numbered BW01 and higher
* {{exp|Promo}} {{TCG|XY Black Star Promos}} cards numbered XY01 and higher
''McDonald's Collection''
* {{exp|McDonalds Collection}} {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2011}}
* {{exp|McDonalds Collection 2012}} {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2012}}
* {{exp|McDonalds Collection 2014}} {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2014}}
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===Expansions that have been rotated out or were never legal===
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===={{TCG|Standard format}}====
''Original Series''
* [[File:SetSymbolBase Set.png|20px]] {{TCG|Base Set}}
* [[File:SetSymbolJungle.png|20px]] {{TCG|Jungle}}
* [[File:SetSymbolFossil.png|20px]] {{TCG|Fossil}}
* [[File:SetSymbolBase Set 2.png|20px]] {{TCG|Base Set 2}}
* [[File:SetSymbolBase Set 2.png|20px]] {{TCG|Team Rocket}}
* [[File:SetSymbolGym Heroes.png|20px]] {{TCG|Gym Heroes}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolGym Challenge.png|20px]] {{TCG|Gym Challenge}}
''Neo Series''
* [[File:SetSymbolNeo Genesis.png|20px]] {{TCG|Neo Genesis}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolNeo Discovery.png|20px]] {{TCG|Neo Discovery}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolNeo Revelation.png|20px]] {{TCG|Neo Revelation}}
* [[File:SetSymbolNeo Destiny.png|20px]] {{TCG|Neo Destiny}}
* [[File:SetSymbolSouthern_Islands.png|20px]] {{TCG|Southern Islands}} (promo set)
''Legendary Collection Series''
* [[File:SetSymbolLegendary Collection.png|10px]] {{TCG|Legendary Collection}}
''e-Card Series''
* [[File:SetSymbolExpedition.png|20px]] {{TCG|Expedition Base Set}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolAquapolis.png|15px]] {{TCG|Aquapolis}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolSkyridge.png|20px]] {{TCG|Skyridge}}
* [[File:SetSymbolBest.png|20px]] {{TCG|Best of Game Cards}} (promo set)
''EX Series''
* [[File:SetSymbolRuby and Sapphire.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolSandstorm.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Sandstorm}}
* [[File:SetSymbolDragon.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Dragon}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolTeam Magma vs Team Aqua.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolHidden Legends.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolFireRed and LeafGreen.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX FireRed & LeafGreen}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolTeam Rocket Returns.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Team Rocket Returns}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolDeoxys.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Deoxys}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolEmerald.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Emerald}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolUnseen Forces.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolDelta Species.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Delta Species}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolLegend Maker.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Legend Maker}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolHolon Phantoms.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}}  
* [[File:SetSymbolCrystal Guardians.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}}   
* [[File:SetSymbolDragon Frontiers.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Dragon Frontiers}}   
* [[File:SetSymbolPower Keepers.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Power Keepers}}
* [[File:SetSymbolLatiasHalfDeck.png|20px]]''' / '''[[File:SetSymbolLatiosHalfDeck.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Trainer Kit}}
* {{TCG|EX Battle Stadium}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPlusleHalfDeck.png|14px]]''' / '''[[File:SetSymbolMinunHalfDeck.png|15px]] {{TCG|EX Trainer Kit 2}}
''Diamond & Pearl Series''
* [[File:SetSymbolDiamond and Pearl.png|20px]] {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}
* [[File:SetSymbolMysterious Treasures.png|20px]] {{TCG|Mysterious Treasures}}   
* [[File:SetSymbolSecret Wonders.png|20px]] {{TCG|Secret Wonders}}
* [[File:SetSymbolGreat Encounters.png|20px]] {{TCG|Great Encounters}}
* [[File:SetSymbolMajestic Dawn.png|20px]] {{TCG|Majestic Dawn}}
* [[File:SetSymbolLegends Awakened.png|20px]] {{TCG|Legends Awakened}}
* [[File:SetSymbolStormfront.png|20px]] {{TCG|Stormfront}}
* [[File:ManaphyHalfDeckSymbol.png|20px]]''' / '''[[File:LucarioHalfDeckSymbol.png|11px]] {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl Trainer Kit}}
''Platinum Series''
* [[File:SetSymbolPlatinum.png|20px]] {{TCG|Platinum}}
* [[File:SetSymbolRising Rivals.png|20px]] {{TCG|Rising Rivals}}
* [[File:SetSymbolSupreme Victors.png|19px]] {{TCG|Supreme Victors}}
* [[File:SetSymbolArceus.png|19px]] {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPokemon_Rumble.png|15px]] {{TCG|Pokémon Rumble}}
''HeartGold & SoulSilver Series''
* [[File:SetSymbolHeartGold and SoulSilver.png|19px]] {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}
* [[File:SetSymbolUnleashed.png|19px]] {{TCG|Unleashed}}
* [[File:SetSymbolUndaunted.png|19px]] {{TCG|Undaunted}}
* [[File:SetSymbolTriumphant.png|19px]] {{TCG|Triumphant}}
* [[File:GyaradosHalfDeckSymbol.png|17px]]''' / '''[[File:RaichuHalfDeckSymbol.png|20px]] {{TCG|HS Trainer Kit}}
''Call of Legends Series''
* [[File:SetSymbolCall_of_Legends.png|19px]] {{TCG|Call of Legends}}
''Black & White Series''
* [[File:SetSymbolBlack and White.png|19px]] {{TCG|Black & White}}
* [[File:SetSymbolEmerging Powers.png|19px]] {{TCG|Emerging Powers}}
* [[File:SetSymbolNoble Victories.png|19px]] {{TCG|Noble Victories}}
* [[File:SetSymbolNext Destinies.png|19px]] {{TCG|Next Destinies}}
* [[File:SetSymbolDark Explorers.png|19px]] {{TCG|Dark Explorers}}
* [[File:SetSymbolDragons Exalted.png|19px]] {{TCG|Dragons Exalted}}
* [[File:SetSymbolDragon Vault.png|19px]] {{TCG|Dragon Vault}}
* [[File:ExcadrillHalfDeckSymbol.png|20px]]''' / '''[[File:ZoroarkHalfDeckSymbol.png|20px]] {{TCG|Black & White Trainer Kit}}
''[[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}}''
* [[File:SetSymbolPromo.png|20px]] {{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPromo.png|20px]] {{TCG|Nintendo Black Star Promos}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPromo.png|20px]] {{TCG|HGSS Black Star Promos}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPromo.png|20px]] {{TCG|DP Black Star Promos}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPromo.png|20px]] {{TCG|BW Black Star Promos}} cards numbered BW01 to BW50
''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}}
''{{TCG|Miscellaneous Promotional cards}}''
* All ''pre-Boundaries Crossed'' [[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
 
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===={{TCG|Expanded format}}====
''Original Series''
* [[File:SetSymbolBase Set.png|20px]] {{TCG|Base Set}}
* [[File:SetSymbolJungle.png|20px]] {{TCG|Jungle}}
* [[File:SetSymbolFossil.png|20px]] {{TCG|Fossil}}
* [[File:SetSymbolBase Set 2.png|20px]] {{TCG|Base Set 2}}
* [[File:SetSymbolBase Set 2.png|20px]] {{TCG|Team Rocket}}
* [[File:SetSymbolGym Heroes.png|20px]] {{TCG|Gym Heroes}}
* [[File:SetSymbolGym Challenge.png|20px]] {{TCG|Gym Challenge}}
''Neo Series''
* [[File:SetSymbolNeo Genesis.png|20px]] {{TCG|Neo Genesis}}
* [[File:SetSymbolNeo Discovery.png|20px]] {{TCG|Neo Discovery}}
* [[File:SetSymbolNeo Revelation.png|20px]] {{TCG|Neo Revelation}}
* [[File:SetSymbolNeo Destiny.png|20px]] {{TCG|Neo Destiny}}
* [[File:SetSymbolSouthern_Islands.png|20px]] {{TCG|Southern Islands}} (promo set)
''Legendary Collection Series''
* [[File:SetSymbolLegendary Collection.png|10px]] {{TCG|Legendary Collection}}
''e-Card Series''
* [[File:SetSymbolExpedition.png|20px]] {{TCG|Expedition Base Set}}
* [[File:SetSymbolAquapolis.png|15px]] {{TCG|Aquapolis}}
* [[File:SetSymbolSkyridge.png|20px]] {{TCG|Skyridge}}
* [[File:SetSymbolBest.png|20px]] {{TCG|Best of Game Cards}} (promo set)
''EX Series''
* [[File:SetSymbolRuby and Sapphire.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}}
* [[File:SetSymbolSandstorm.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Sandstorm}}
* [[File:SetSymbolDragon.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Dragon}}
* [[File:SetSymbolTeam Magma vs Team Aqua.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua}}
* [[File:SetSymbolHidden Legends.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}}
* [[File:SetSymbolFireRed and LeafGreen.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX FireRed & LeafGreen}}
* [[File:SetSymbolTeam Rocket Returns.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Team Rocket Returns}}
* [[File:SetSymbolDeoxys.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Deoxys}}
* [[File:SetSymbolEmerald.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Emerald}}
* [[File:SetSymbolUnseen Forces.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}}
* [[File:SetSymbolDelta Species.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Delta Species}}
* [[File:SetSymbolLegend Maker.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Legend Maker}}
* [[File:SetSymbolHolon Phantoms.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}}
* [[File:SetSymbolCrystal Guardians.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}} 
* [[File:SetSymbolDragon Frontiers.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Dragon Frontiers}} 
* [[File:SetSymbolPower Keepers.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Power Keepers}}
* [[File:SetSymbolLatiasHalfDeck.png|20px]]''' / '''[[File:SetSymbolLatiosHalfDeck.png|20px]] {{TCG|EX Trainer Kit}}
* {{TCG|EX Battle Stadium}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPlusleHalfDeck.png|14px]]''' / '''[[File:SetSymbolMinunHalfDeck.png|15px]] {{TCG|EX Trainer Kit 2}}
''Diamond & Pearl Series''
* [[File:SetSymbolDiamond and Pearl.png|20px]] {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}
* [[File:SetSymbolMysterious Treasures.png|20px]] {{TCG|Mysterious Treasures}} 
* [[File:SetSymbolSecret Wonders.png|20px]] {{TCG|Secret Wonders}}
* [[File:SetSymbolGreat Encounters.png|20px]] {{TCG|Great Encounters}}
* [[File:SetSymbolMajestic Dawn.png|20px]] {{TCG|Majestic Dawn}}
* [[File:SetSymbolLegends Awakened.png|20px]] {{TCG|Legends Awakened}}
* [[File:SetSymbolStormfront.png|20px]] {{TCG|Stormfront}}
* [[File:ManaphyHalfDeckSymbol.png|20px]]''' / '''[[File:LucarioHalfDeckSymbol.png|11px]] {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl Trainer Kit}}
''Platinum Series''
* [[File:SetSymbolPlatinum.png|20px]] {{TCG|Platinum}}
* [[File:SetSymbolRising Rivals.png|20px]] {{TCG|Rising Rivals}}
* [[File:SetSymbolSupreme Victors.png|19px]] {{TCG|Supreme Victors}}
* [[File:SetSymbolArceus.png|19px]] {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPokemon_Rumble.png|15px]] {{TCG|Pokémon Rumble}}
''HeartGold & SoulSilver Series''
* [[File:SetSymbolHeartGold and SoulSilver.png|19px]] {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}
* [[File:SetSymbolUnleashed.png|19px]] {{TCG|Unleashed}}
* [[File:SetSymbolUndaunted.png|19px]] {{TCG|Undaunted}}
* [[File:SetSymbolTriumphant.png|19px]] {{TCG|Triumphant}}
* [[File:GyaradosHalfDeckSymbol.png|17px]]''' / '''[[File:RaichuHalfDeckSymbol.png|20px]] {{TCG|HS Trainer Kit}}
''Call of Legends Series''
* [[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}}''
* [[File:SetSymbolPromo.png|20px]] {{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPromo.png|20px]] {{TCG|Nintendo Black Star Promos}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPromo.png|20px]] {{TCG|DP Black Star Promos}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPromo.png|20px]] {{TCG|HGSS Black Star Promos}}
''McDonald's Collection''
* [[File:SetSymbolMcDonalds Collection 2013.png|20px]] {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2013}}
''{{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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==See also==
* {{TCG|Standard format}}
* {{TCG|Expanded format}}
* [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]
 
==External links==
* [http://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/about/card-dex/ Pokémon ''Play! Pokémon'' Official Card Lists]


===Expansions that are part of the current rotation ===
* {{TCG|Black & White}}
* {{TCG|BW Black Star Promos}}
* {{TCG|McDonalds Collection}}
* {{TCG|Emerging Powers}}
* {{TCG|Noble Victories}}
* {{TCG|Next Destinies}}
* {{TCG|Dark Explorers}}
* {{TCG|Dragons Exalted}}
* {{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}}
* {{TCG|Plasma Storm}}
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{{Project TCG notice}}
{{Project TCG notice}}


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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 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 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

Black & White Series

XY Series

Black Star Promos

McDonald's Collection

Expanded format

Black & White Series

XY Series

Black Star Promos

McDonald's Collection


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

POP Series

Black Star Promos

McDonald's Collection

Miscellaneous Promotional cards

World Championships Decks

  • All

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

McDonald's Collection

Miscellaneous Promotional cards

World Championships Decks

  • All

See also

External links



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