Every year, Play!

These are the most expensive singles in the Pokemon TCG’s Astral Radiance set.

What Is Standard Rotation?

A collage featuring Miraidon, Radiant Greninja, and Koraidon, from left to right.

Instead of rotating out whole sets, Play!

Why Do Sets Rotate Out Of Standard?

How Does Standard Rotation Work?

A mashup including Decidueye and Dialga from Astral Radiance in the Pokemon TCG.

Gimmighoul, by Kouki Saitou

The Pokemon TCG Live Standard Rotation goes into effect onMarch 27, 2025.

Sets Leaving Standard On April 11, 2025

SWSH Black Star Promos will also rotate out.

So all of these cards remain legal.

Pokemon TCG Radiant Greninja Radiant Rare Card.

Can I Still Play Cards From Before Scarlet & Violet?

TheExpanded formatallows you to play cards dating back to 2011’s Black & White expansion, although Play!

Pokemon hasn’t allowed Expanded tournaments to be sanctioned in several years.

Gimmighoul, half buried in coins in a treasure chest, throws golden coins towards the viewer.

Gimmighoul, by Kouki Saitou

You could also use them for yourGym Leader Challengedeck,Raid Challengeevent, orPoke Catchgames.

The Gym Leader Challenge format is a great, different way to play the Pokemon TCG.

Three different prints of the Charizard ex tera card.

Full-art promo versions of Koraidon ex & Miraidon ex.

A Marshtomp looks tranquilly away while a blocky device with an antenna projects beams of energy toward it.

Surprise! Time Machine, by Katsura Tabata

Gym leaders, lining up for the challenge.

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