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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==
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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'''<br>
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''Black & White series''
===={{TCG|Standard format}}====
* {{exp|Boundaries Crossed}} Black & White—{{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}}
''XY Series''
* {{exp|Plasma Storm}} Black & White—{{TCG|Plasma Storm}}
* {{exp|Primal Clash}} {{TCG|Primal Clash}}
* {{exp|Plasma Freeze}} Black & White—{{TCG|Plasma Freeze}}
* {{exp|Double Crisis}} {{TCG|Double Crisis}} — mini set
* {{exp|Plasma Blast}} Black & White—{{TCG|Plasma Blast}}
* {{exp|Roaring Skies}} {{TCG|Roaring Skies}}
* {{exp|Plasma Blast}} Black & White—{{TCG|Legendary Treasures}}
* {{exp|Ancient Origins}} {{TCG|Ancient Origins}}
''XY series''
* {{exp|BREAKthrough}} {{TCG|BREAKthrough}}
* {{exp|Kalos Starter Set}} XY—{{TCG|Kalos Starter Set}}
* {{exp|BREAKpoint}} {{TCG|BREAKpoint}}
* {{exp|XY}} XY—{{TCG|XY}}
* {{exp|Generations}} {{TCG|Generations}}
* {{exp|Flashfire}} XY—{{TCG|Flashfire}}
* {{exp|Fates Collide}} {{TCG|Fates Collide}}
* {{exp|Furious Fists}} XY—{{TCG|Furious Fists}}
* {{exp|Steam Siege}} {{TCG|Steam Siege}}
* {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit}}
* {{exp|Evolutions}} {{TCG|Evolutions}}
* {{exp|Sun_and_Moon}} {{TCG|Sun & Moon}}
* [[File:LatiasXYHalfDeckSymbol.png|35px]] '''/''' [[File:LatiosXYHalfDeckSymbol.png|35px]] {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit: Latias & Latios}}
* [[File:PikachuLibreXYHalfDeckSymbol.png|35px]] '''/''' [[File:SuicuneHalfDeckSymbol.png|35px]] {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit: Pikachu Libre & Suicune}}
* ''Note: Additional expansions are added to the current rotation the third Friday after they are released in the United States.''
''{{TCG|Black Star Promos}}''
''{{TCG|Black Star Promos}}''
* {{TCG|BW Black Star Promos}} numbered 51 and higher
* {{exp|Promo}} {{TCG|XY Black Star Promos}} cards numbered XY36 and higher
* {{TCG|XY Black Star Promos}} numbered 01 and higher
''McDonald's Collection''
''{{TCG|McDonald's Collection}}''
* {{exp|McDonalds Collection 2015}} {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2015}}
* {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2014}}
 
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'''Expanded format'''<br>
 
''Black & White series''
===={{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}}
* {{TCG|Black & White Trainer Kit}}
* [[File:ExcadrillHalfDeckSymbol.png|40px]]''' / '''[[File:ZoroarkHalfDeckSymbol.png|40px]] {{TCG|Black & White Trainer Kit}}
''XY series''
''XY Series''
* {{exp|Kalos Starter Set}} XY—{{TCG|Kalos Starter Set}}
* {{exp|Kalos Starter Set}} {{TCG|Kalos Starter Set}}
* {{exp|XY}} XY—{{TCG|XY}}
* {{exp|XY}} {{TCG|XY}}
* {{exp|Flashfire}} XY—{{TCG|Flashfire}}
* {{exp|Flashfire}} {{TCG|Flashfire}}
* {{exp|Furious Fists}} XY—{{TCG|Furious Fists}}
* {{exp|Furious Fists}} {{TCG|Furious Fists}}
* {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit}}
* {{exp|Phantom Forces}} {{TCG|Phantom Forces}}
* {{exp|Primal Clash}} {{TCG|Primal Clash}}
* {{exp|Double Crisis}} {{TCG|Double Crisis}} — mini set
* {{exp|Roaring Skies}} {{TCG|Roaring Skies}}
* {{exp|Ancient Origins}} {{TCG|Ancient Origins}}
* {{exp|BREAKthrough}} {{TCG|BREAKthrough}}
* {{exp|BREAKpoint}} {{TCG|BREAKpoint}}
* {{exp|Generations}} {{TCG|Generations}}
* {{exp|Fates Collide}} {{TCG|Fates Collide}}
* {{exp|Steam Siege}} {{TCG|Steam Siege}}
* [[File:SylveonHalfDeckSymbol.png|40px]] '''/''' [[File:NoivernHalfDeckSymbol.png|40px]] {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit}}
* [[File:BisharpHalfDeckSymbol.png|35px]] '''/''' [[File:WigglytuffHalfDeckSymbol.png|35px]] {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit: Bisharp & Wigglytuff}}
* [[File:LatiasXYHalfDeckSymbol.png|35px]] '''/''' [[File:LatiosXYHalfDeckSymbol.png|35px]] {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit: Latias & Latios}}
* [[File:PikachuLibreXYHalfDeckSymbol.png|35px]] '''/''' [[File:SuicuneHalfDeckSymbol.png|35px]] {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit: Pikachu Libre & Suicune}}
* ''Note: Additional expansions are added to the current rotation the third Friday after they are released in the United States.''
''{{TCG|Black Star Promos}}''
''{{TCG|Black Star Promos}}''
* {{TCG|BW Black Star Promos}} numbered 01 and higher
* {{exp|Promo}} {{TCG|BW Black Star Promos}} cards numbered BW01 and higher
* {{TCG|XY Black Star Promos}} numbered 01 and higher
* {{exp|Promo}} {{TCG|XY Black Star Promos}} cards numbered XY01 and higher
''{{TCG|McDonald's Collection}}''
''McDonald's Collection''
* {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2011}}
* {{exp|McDonalds Collection}} {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2011}}
* {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2012}}
* {{exp|McDonalds Collection 2012}} {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2012}}
* {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2014}}
* {{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}}
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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'''<br>
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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''
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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: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: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:ManaphyHalfDeckSymbol.png|20px]]''' / '''[[File:LucarioHalfDeckSymbol.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|19px]] {{TCG|Supreme Victors}}
* [[File:SetSymbolArceus.png|19px]] {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}}
* [[File:SetSymbolArceus.png|19px]] {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}}
''HeartGold & SoulSilver series''
* [[File:SetSymbolPokemon_Rumble.png|15px]] {{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: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}}
* [[File:SetSymbolCall_of_Legends.png|19px]] {{TCG|Call of Legends}}
''Black & White series''
''Black & White Series''
* [[File:SetSymbolBlack and White.png|19px]] {{TCG|Black & White}}
* [[File:SetSymbolBlack and White.png|19px]] {{TCG|Black & White}}
* [[File:SetSymbolEmerging Powers.png|19px]] {{TCG|Emerging Powers}}
* [[File:SetSymbolEmerging Powers.png|19px]] {{TCG|Emerging Powers}}
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* [[File:SetSymbolDragons Exalted.png|19px]] {{TCG|Dragons Exalted}}
* [[File:SetSymbolDragons Exalted.png|19px]] {{TCG|Dragons Exalted}}
* [[File:SetSymbolDragon Vault.png|19px]] {{TCG|Dragon Vault}}
* [[File:SetSymbolDragon Vault.png|19px]] {{TCG|Dragon Vault}}
''{{TCG|McDonald's Collection}}''
* [[File:SetSymbolBoundaries Crossed.png|19px]] {{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}}
* {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2012}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPlasma Storm.png|19px]] {{TCG|Plasma Storm}}
* {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2011}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPlasma Freeze.png|19px]] {{TCG|Plasma Freeze}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPlasma Blast.png|19px]] {{TCG|Plasma Blast}}
* [[File:SetSymbolLegendary Treasures.png|19px]] {{TCG|Legendary Treasures}}
* [[File:ExcadrillHalfDeckSymbol.png|20px]]''' / '''[[File:ZoroarkHalfDeckSymbol.png|20px]] {{TCG|Black & White Trainer Kit}}
''XY series''
* [[file:SetSymbolKalos Starter Set.png|19px]] {{TCG|Kalos Starter Set}}
* [[file:SetSymbolXY.png|19px]] {{TCG|XY}}
* [[file:SetSymbolFlashfire.png|19px]] {{TCG|Flashfire}}
* [[file:SetSymbolFurious Fists.png|19px]] {{TCG|Furious Fists}}
* [[file:SetSymbolPhantom Forces.png|19px]] {{TCG|Phantom Forces}}
* [[File:SylveonHalfDeckSymbol.png|20px]] '''/''' [[File:NoivernHalfDeckSymbol.png|20px]] {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit}}
* [[File:BisharpHalfDeckSymbol.png|20px]] '''/''' [[File:WigglytuffHalfDeckSymbol.png|20px]] {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit: Bisharp & Wigglytuff}}
''[[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'''<br>
* [[File:SetSymbolPromo.png|20px]] {{TCG|XY Black Star Promos}} Cards Numbered XY01 to XY35
''Classical series''
''McDonald's Collection''
* {{TCG|Base Set}}
* [[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}}
''{{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: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:SetSymbolBase Set 2.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: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: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:ManaphyHalfDeckSymbol.png|20px]]''' / '''[[File:LucarioHalfDeckSymbol.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|19px]] {{TCG|Supreme Victors}}
* [[File:SetSymbolArceus.png|19px]] {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}}
* [[File:SetSymbolArceus.png|19px]] {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}}
''HeartGold & SoulSilver series''
* [[File:SetSymbolPokemon_Rumble.png|15px]] {{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: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}}
* [[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]]


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

Revision as of 10:21, 22 February 2017

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

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

XY 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

Miscellaneous Promotional cards

World Championships Decks

  • All

See also

External links



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