Rotation (TCG): Difference between revisions

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. 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 {{TCG|Modified format}}.  In {{TCG|Unlimited format}}, players may use any card from any set in their decks.

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, {{TCG ID|EX Sandstorm|Rare Candy|88}} has been a part of every rotation 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 old, rotated sets are still allowed in tournament play.

In cases where a card is reprinted with significant text changes, the player playing the card must include a copy of the card for reference.  For example, the {{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.