What cards are rotating out of standard Pokemon?
The cards that are rotating out of Standard Pokemon include staples such as Quick Ball, Evolution Incense, Marnie, and Scoop Up Net, as well as archetype-defining Pokémon like Vikavolt V, Eternatus VMAX, and Galarian Weezing. These cards, among others, will no longer be legal in Standard format due to the rotation of sets, including Sword and Shield Base Set, Rebel Clash, Darkness Ablaze, Champion’s Path, Vivid Voltage, and Shining Fates.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Rotation Questions
What is rotating out of Standard Pokemon?
The cards that are rotating out of Standard Pokemon include staples such as Quick Ball, Evolution Incense, Marnie, and Scoop Up Net, as well as archetype-defining Pokémon like Vikavolt V, Eternatus VMAX, and Galarian Weezing.
Are old Pokemon cards legal?
Old Pokemon cards can still be used in standard tournaments if the text of the card has not changed, but if the text has changed, an official Card-Pokédex entry or a copy of the card with the most recent wording must be supplied by the player using the card.
Is Great Ball Standard legal?
Great Ball is Standard-legal because it has been reprinted in one of the expansions that are still in the Standard format, making any other copy of it also Standard-legal.
What Pokémon sets will rotate out in 2023?
The group of rotating cards will encompass most cards from Sword and Shield Base Set, Rebel Clash, Darkness Ablaze, Champion’s Path, Vivid Voltage, and Shining Fates.
Card-Specific Questions
Is Quick Ball rotating?
Quick Ball is rotating out of the Standard format, but it can be replaced by Nest Ball or Capturing Aroma.
Is Evolution Incense rotating?
Evolution Incense is rotating out of the Standard format, and some easy replacements are Ultra Ball and Capturing Aroma.
Is Marnie legal in standard?
Marnie is no longer legal in Standard format due to the rotation of the Sword and Shield Base Set.
Is Crobat V still in rotation?
Crobat V is no longer in rotation and will be saying goodbye to Standard.
Replacement and Legality Questions
What replaces Quick Ball?
Quick Ball can be replaced by Nest Ball or Capturing Aroma.
What cards can replace Evolution Incense?
Some easy replacements for Evolution Incense are Ultra Ball and Capturing Aroma.
Are promo cards legal Pokemon?
Pokémon TCG promo cards are legal on the first or third Friday of the month after the product is released.
Is Pokémon cheaper than Yugioh?
Pokémon staple cards generally cost less than Yugioh staple cards.
Miscellaneous Questions
What does F mean on Pokémon cards?
The F symbol on Pokémon cards represents Fighting Energy.
Are sun and moon cards still legal?
All cards from the Sun & Moon Series are no longer legal in the Standard format.
Is Dark Sylveon V banned?
Dark Sylveon V was banned from the 2022 World Championships due to not being distributed worldwide.
Are boss orders rotating?
Boss’s Orders (Giovanni) has a “D” regulation mark and is rotating out of the Standard format, but Boss’s Orders (Cyrus) has an “F” regulation mark and can still be used.
What is Scarlet and Violet?
Scarlet and Violet is a new expansion that includes reprints of Nest Ball and Pal Pad, which can replace rotating cards like Quick Ball.