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The '''2011-12 Modified format''' of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] (informally called '''HS-on''' and now referred to as '''Standard format''') was a former Standard format used for [[Play! Pokémon]] Organized Play and in most sanctioned tournaments worldwide from July 2011 to August 2012. It was also used in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]].
The '''2011-12 Modified format''' of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] (informally called '''HS-on''' and now referred to as '''Standard format''') was a former {{TCG|Standard format}} used for [[Play! Pokémon]] organized play and in most sanctioned tournaments worldwide from July 2011 to August 2012. It was also used in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]].


==Play period==
==Play period==
The 2011-12 Modified format was announced on April 26, 2011, {{TCG|rotation|rotating}} out of the last sets of the {{TCG|Diamond and Pearl}} Series and the entire {{TCG|Platinum}} Series.
The 2011-12 Modified format was announced on April 26, 2011, {{TCG|rotation|rotating}} out of the last sets of the {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} Series and the entire {{TCG|Platinum}} Series.


*'''North America and Europe:''' July 1, 2011 to August 31, 2012
*'''North America and Europe:''' July 1, 2011 to August 31, 2012
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{{Col-2}}
{{Col-2}}
==Rotated expansions==
==Rotated expansions==
''Diamond & Pearl Series''
''Diamond & Pearl Series''
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* {{exp|Supreme Victors}} {{TCG|Supreme Victors}}
* {{exp|Supreme Victors}} {{TCG|Supreme Victors}}
* {{exp|Arceus}} {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}}
* {{exp|Arceus}} {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}}
* {{TCG|Pokémon Rumble}}
* [[File:SetSymbolPokemon_Rumble.png|25px]] {{TCG|Pokémon Rumble}}
''{{TCG|Black Star Promos}}''
''{{TCG|Black Star Promos}}''
* {{TCG|DP Black Star Promos}} cards numbered DP22 and higher
* {{exp|Promo}} {{TCG|DP Black Star Promos}} cards numbered DP22 and higher


{{Col-2}}
{{Col-2}}
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* {{exp|Undaunted}} {{TCG|Undaunted}}
* {{exp|Undaunted}} {{TCG|Undaunted}}
* {{exp|Triumphant}} {{TCG|Triumphant}}
* {{exp|Triumphant}} {{TCG|Triumphant}}
* [[File:GyaradosHalfDeckSymbol.png|32px]]''' / '''[[File:RaichuHalfDeckSymbol.png|40px]] {{TCG|HS Trainer Kit}}
''Call of Legends Series''
''Call of Legends Series''
* {{exp|Call of Legends}} {{TCG|Call of Legends}}
* {{exp|Call of Legends}} {{TCG|Call of Legends}}
* {{TCG|HS Trainer Kit}}
''Black & White Series''
''Black & White Series''
* {{exp|Black and White}} {{TCG|Black & White}}
* {{exp|Black and White}} {{TCG|Black & White}}
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* {{exp|Next Destinies}} {{TCG|Next Destinies}}
* {{exp|Next Destinies}} {{TCG|Next Destinies}}
* {{exp|Dark Explorers}} {{TCG|Dark Explorers}}
* {{exp|Dark Explorers}} {{TCG|Dark Explorers}}
* {{TCG|Black & White Trainer Kit}}
* [[File:ExcadrillHalfDeckSymbol.png|40px]]''' / '''[[File:ZoroarkHalfDeckSymbol.png|40px]] {{TCG|Black & White Trainer Kit}}
''{{TCG|Black Star Promos}}''
''{{TCG|Black Star Promos}}''
* {{TCG|HGSS Black Star Promos}} cards numbered HGSS01 and higher
* {{exp|Promo}} {{TCG|HGSS Black Star Promos}} cards numbered HGSS01 and higher
* {{TCG|BW Black Star Promos}} cards numbered BW01 and higher
* {{exp|Promo}} {{TCG|BW Black Star Promos}} cards numbered BW01 and higher
''{{TCG|McDonald's Collection}}''
''{{TCG|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}}
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==Premier events==
==Premier events==
*[[2011 World Championships]]
*2011 Battle Roads Autumn
*2011 Battle Roads Autumn
*2011-2012 City Championships
*2011-2012 City Championships
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*2012 National Championships
*2012 National Championships
*[[2012 World Championships]]
*[[2012 World Championships]]
==Trivia==
{{bulbanews|Play! Pokémon announces early TCG rotation to HGSS-on}}
* This format features the first (and thus far only) pre-Worlds rotation in the Pokémon Trading Card Game's history. This likely came about in response to the heavy controversy surrounding {{TCG|Black & White}}'s {{tt|first-turn rule|While Item and Supporter cards previously could not be played on the first turn of the game, Black & White changed the rule to allow this, effectively removing all restrictions for whoever goes first in a game.}} in the previous format, with cards like {{TCG ID|Stormfront|Sableye|48}} creating a metagame that many players felt was too unbalanced and luck-based to be at all enjoyable.


[[Category: TCG tournament format]]
[[Category: TCG tournament format]]

Revision as of 00:40, 5 April 2018

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The 2011-12 Modified format of the Pokémon Trading Card Game (informally called HS-on and now referred to as Standard format) was a former Standard format used for Play! Pokémon organized play and in most sanctioned tournaments worldwide from July 2011 to August 2012. It was also used in the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online.

Play period

The 2011-12 Modified format was announced on April 26, 2011, rotating out of the last sets of the Diamond & Pearl Series and the entire Platinum Series.

  • North America and Europe: July 1, 2011 to August 31, 2012

Rotated expansions

Diamond & Pearl Series

Platinum Series

Black Star Promos

Legal expansions

HeartGold & SoulSilver Series

Call of Legends Series

Black & White Series

Black Star Promos

McDonald's Collection

Premier events

  • 2011 World Championships
  • 2011 Battle Roads Autumn
  • 2011-2012 City Championships
  • 2011-2012 State/Province/Territory Championships
  • 2011-2012 Regional Championships (U.S. & Canada)
  • 2012 Battle Roads Spring
  • 2012 National Championships
  • 2012 World Championships

Trivia

Bulbanews
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  • This format features the first (and thus far only) pre-Worlds rotation in the Pokémon Trading Card Game's history. This likely came about in response to the heavy controversy surrounding Black & White's first-turn rule in the previous format, with cards like Sableye creating a metagame that many players felt was too unbalanced and luck-based to be at all enjoyable.