2026 Pokémon TCG Standard Format Rotation Announcement
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Key Points:
- Play! Pokémon will remove cards with the “G” regulation mark from the Standard format starting in 2026, allowing only cards with “H,” “I,” “J,” and future marks to be legal for play.
- The Standard format rotation will take effect digitally on Pokémon TCG Live on March 26, 2026, and for in-person Play! Pokémon events on April 10, 2026, enabling players to test new formats before live events.
- Older card versions without regulation marks may still be used if a current legal reprint with a valid regulation mark exists, with specific examples like Rare Candy and Boss’s Orders provided for clarification.
- The Expanded format will remain unchanged, continuing to allow cards from
