As with past rotations, plenty of hallmark decks and fundamental strategies throughout the past year will be extinguished.

These iconic Pokemon TCG sets are highly coveted, and with high demand comes an equally high cost.

What Is Standard Rotation?

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Every year, in the lead-up to theChampion Series season, The Pokemon Company announces the next Standard Rotation.

Why Do Sets Rotate Out Of Standard?

The card is, frankly, just that good.

A split image of Mewtwo attacking on the Holon Phantoms box art while Latios and Latias fly on the EX Dragon Frontiers art.

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And Mew VMAX is hardly alone.

How Does Standard Rotation Work?

For the Pokemon TCG,Standard Rotation goes into effect on April 5, 2024.

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The exact date shifts annually, but the practice itself is a fixture of the game.

The letter markers at the bottom-left of the cards denote the general era of a few specific sets.

This won’t change in 2024.

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What Is The 2024 Standard Rotation?

Can I Still Play Cards From Before Brilliant Stars?

Still in love with that so-called Inteleon engine?

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Can’t say goodbye to Fusion Strike Urshifu?

Don’t pack ‘em all away yet.

Just don’t bring ‘em with you to the regionals!

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