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* {{exp|Scarlet and Violet}} {{TCG|Scarlet & Violet}} | * {{exp|Scarlet and Violet}} {{TCG|Scarlet & Violet}} | ||
* {{exp|Paldea Evolved}} {{TCG|Paldea Evolved}} | * {{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.'' | ||
''{{exp|Promo}} {{TCG|Black Star Promos}}'' | ''{{exp|Promo}} {{TCG|Black Star Promos}}'' | ||
* {{TCG|SWSH Black Star Promos}} | * {{TCG|SWSH Black Star Promos}} | ||
* {{exp| | * {{exp|SVP Black Star Promos}} {{TCG|SVP Black Star Promos}} | ||
''Other promotional sets'' | ''Other promotional sets'' | ||
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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: | * [[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: | * [[File:SetSymbolSylveon Half Deck.png|40px]] '''/''' [[File:SetSymbolNoivern Half Deck.png|40px]] {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit}} | ||
* [[File: | * [[File:SetSymbolBisharp Half Deck.png|35px]] '''/''' [[File:SetSymbolWigglytuff Half Deck.png|35px]] {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit: Bisharp & Wigglytuff}} | ||
* [[File: | * [[File:SetSymbolLatias XY Half Deck.png|35px]] '''/''' [[File:SetSymbolLatios XY Half Deck.png|35px]] {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit: Latias & Latios}} | ||
* [[File: | * [[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|Hidden Fates}} {{TCG|Hidden Fates}} | * {{exp|Hidden Fates}} {{TCG|Hidden Fates}} | ||
* {{exp|Cosmic Eclipse}} {{TCG|Cosmic Eclipse}} | * {{exp|Cosmic Eclipse}} {{TCG|Cosmic Eclipse}} | ||
* [[File: | * [[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}} | * {{TCG|Sun & Moon Trainer Kit: Alolan Sandslash & Alolan Ninetales}} | ||
''Sword & Shield Series'' | ''Sword & Shield Series'' | ||
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* {{exp|Scarlet and Violet}} {{TCG|Scarlet & Violet}} | * {{exp|Scarlet and Violet}} {{TCG|Scarlet & Violet}} | ||
* {{exp|Paldea Evolved}} {{TCG|Paldea Evolved}} | * {{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.'' | ||
''{{exp|Promo}} {{TCG|Black Star Promos}}'' | ''{{exp|Promo}} {{TCG|Black Star Promos}}'' | ||
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* {{TCG|SM Black Star Promos}} | * {{TCG|SM Black Star Promos}} | ||
* {{TCG|SWSH Black Star Promos}} | * {{TCG|SWSH Black Star Promos}} | ||
* {{exp| | * {{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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* [[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: | * [[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: | * [[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: | * [[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}} | ||
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* [[File:SetSymbolSupreme Victors.png|20px]] {{TCG|Supreme Victors}} | * [[File:SetSymbolSupreme Victors.png|20px]] {{TCG|Supreme Victors}} | ||
* [[File:SetSymbolArceus.png|20px]] {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}} | * [[File:SetSymbolArceus.png|20px]] {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}} | ||
* [[File: | * [[File:SetSymbolPokémon Rumble.png|20px]] {{TCG|Pokémon Rumble}} | ||
''HeartGold & SoulSilver Series'' | ''HeartGold & SoulSilver Series'' | ||
* [[File:SetSymbolHeartGold and SoulSilver.png|20px]] {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} | * [[File:SetSymbolHeartGold and SoulSilver.png|20px]] {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} | ||
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* [[File:SetSymbolUndaunted.png|20px]] {{TCG|Undaunted}} | * [[File:SetSymbolUndaunted.png|20px]] {{TCG|Undaunted}} | ||
* [[File:SetSymbolTriumphant.png|20px]] {{TCG|Triumphant}} | * [[File:SetSymbolTriumphant.png|20px]] {{TCG|Triumphant}} | ||
* [[File: | * [[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|20px]] {{TCG|Call of Legends}} | * [[File:SetSymbolCall_of_Legends.png|20px]] {{TCG|Call of Legends}} | ||
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* [[File:SetSymbolPlasma Blast.png|20px]] {{TCG|Plasma Blast}} | * [[File:SetSymbolPlasma Blast.png|20px]] {{TCG|Plasma Blast}} | ||
* [[File:SetSymbolLegendary Treasures.png|20px]] {{TCG|Legendary Treasures}} | * [[File:SetSymbolLegendary Treasures.png|20px]] {{TCG|Legendary Treasures}} | ||
* [[File: | * [[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|20px]] {{TCG|Kalos Starter Set}} | * [[file:SetSymbolKalos Starter Set.png|20px]] {{TCG|Kalos Starter Set}} | ||
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* [[file:SetSymbolSteam Siege.png|20px]] {{TCG|Steam Siege}} | * [[file:SetSymbolSteam Siege.png|20px]] {{TCG|Steam Siege}} | ||
* [[file:SetSymbolEvolutions.png|20px]] {{TCG|Evolutions}} | * [[file:SetSymbolEvolutions.png|20px]] {{TCG|Evolutions}} | ||
* [[File: | * [[File:SetSymbolSylveon Half Deck.png|20px]] '''/''' [[File:SetSymbolNoivern Half Deck.png|20px]] {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit}} | ||
* [[File: | * [[File:SetSymbolBisharp Half Deck.png|20px]] '''/''' [[File:SetSymbolWigglytuff Half Deck.png|20px]] {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit: Bisharp & Wigglytuff}} | ||
* [[File: | * [[File:SetSymbolLatias XY Half Deck.png|20px]] '''/''' [[File:SetSymbolLatios XY Half Deck.png|20px]] {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit: Latias & Latios}} | ||
* [[File: | * [[File:SetSymbolPikachu Libre Half Deck.png|20px]] '''/''' [[File:SetSymbolSuicune Half Deck.png|20px]] {{TCG|XY Trainer Kit: Pikachu Libre & Suicune}} | ||
''Sun & Moon series'' | ''Sun & Moon series'' | ||
* [[File:SetSymbolSun and Moon.png|20px]] {{TCG|Sun & Moon}} | * [[File:SetSymbolSun and Moon.png|20px]] {{TCG|Sun & Moon}} | ||
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* [[File:SetSymbolHidden Fates.png|20px]] {{TCG|Hidden Fates}} | * [[File:SetSymbolHidden Fates.png|20px]] {{TCG|Hidden Fates}} | ||
* [[File:SetSymbolCosmic Eclipse.png|20px]] {{TCG|Cosmic Eclipse}} | * [[File:SetSymbolCosmic Eclipse.png|20px]] {{TCG|Cosmic Eclipse}} | ||
* [[File: | * [[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}} | * {{TCG|Sun & Moon Trainer Kit: Alolan Sandslash & Alolan Ninetales}} | ||
''Sword & Shield Series'' | ''Sword & Shield Series'' | ||
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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: | * [[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: | * [[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: | * [[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| | * [[File:SetSymbolSupreme Victors.png|20px]] {{TCG|Supreme Victors}} | ||
* [[File:SetSymbolArceus.png| | * [[File:SetSymbolArceus.png|20px]] {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}} | ||
* [[File: | * [[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: | * [[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}} | ||
Latest revision as of 16:59, 14 March 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
Expansions that have been rotated out or were never legal
See also
References
External links
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