One thing I missed is that when certain cards reuse the same name but the newer version has a different effect than the original, some of the original cards receive an errata where it’s understood that the old card will now work like the new one instead. Here’s an official list of Pokemon TCG errata from The Pokemon Company: www.pokemon.com/static-assets/content-assets/cms2/pdf/trading-card-game/tcg_errata.pdf
@@InThirdPerson I have 2 nrg retrivals from 1999 (base set I belive) text "trade 1 of the other cards in your hand for up to 2 Basic energy cards from your discard pile." And you can normally Play it like the current one but you have to apply all the new things and text
Actually Pokemon Catcher has received errata. So despite the text change, the card is still standard legal. All cards that have received errata are legal if they’ve been reprinted and would be played with the updated effects. An example of a reprint where they did not specify an errata for was Recycle Energy. So the only legal copies of that card (at least rn in Expanded) are the Unified Minds print and not Neo Genesis (look at the trivia section of the Bulbapedia article for that energy)
Great explination on the standard format. Note that you may not use old supperior energy retrieval in place of the new one due to the caveat of "you can not get the cards you discarded this way" but erratas are understood. I really would love them to release the Draw 3 cards card as Rivals and have them be like research where you can use older versions. PS: Molly just chilling in the background looking into our souls!
Phenomenal presentation. You are my gateway PTCG content creator since I started playing the game. I just want to say that you are doing a wonderful job and I hope to catch you at a stream this Sunday. I haven't been able to catch you the last couple of Sundays for some reason. Must be because I'm in the U.S. Keep up the good work. Love your streams.
Thanks for the support on RUclips and Twitch! No need to apologize. I’m forever grateful for any time you’ve spent or will spend supporting my content. I’ll see you when I see you 🫡 take care!
Next rotation will be the first with entire decks with only gray boarders… unless the card is a reprint or errata. I am curious if anyone will take advantage of this. Just as an example I do a deck search and the yellow boarders would be for sure trainer or energy cards. Therefore theoretically someone can prize map/ deck search faster just by looking at the color of the boarder 🫣
Rotation may be a little earlier this year just as an fyi. It’s been pretty consistent in timing with the EUIC tournament these last couple years but EUIC got bumped up to late Feb for 2025
I think the timing relative to EUIC was more of a coincidence rather than the rule. I think the key event that triggers rotation in this current era is the launch of the new set rather than EUIC. If the timing does move, I’ll make an updated video.
No yugioh has forbidden/limited lists. Older cards are generally power crept and newer strategies accel. Pros and definitely allot of cons to this type of approach. Pokemon rotation seems it can be just as angering when they rotate out some of the key cards in certain decks but again both Pros and cons to it.
I used to play back when PTCGO was a thing (I am old) but I never really understood the formats, unlimited, standard, etc. I never understood why I couldn't play certain cards in certain formats. So I generally just played the theme decks. Last year when I started to play more seriously and also IRL, I now finally understand. But it is pretty dumb it's not generally explained. So thank you for this video on behalf of all new players!
Coming from Yugioh this rotation system seems like it works very well but also feels pretty strict in a way. If I find a favorite deck it will be gone in about three years? It won’t deter me but it sure does sound a little disappointing.
@@InThirdPerson Thank you! I'm new to the game and just learning about rotation. This is a big help because I have way more of everything else than energy right now.
Lost Zone decks certainly added a unique flavour to the game. However, since we've seen Lost Zone stuff go away and come back before, I wouldn't be surprised to see the Lost Zone mechanic return someday.
i would like answer from anyone, i just recently play tcg and about to buy my first bundle, i decided to go either palkia vstar or gardevoir, leaning more to palkia, but should i buy gardevoir as it last longer in standard format?
Theres a bunch of supporter cards with different titles, but have the same effect, (ie: draw 3 cards" Nemona, Barry, Cheren, Hau, etc) Both old and new. Are we allowed to proxy them using older versions even if their title is different? (If we follow the 4copies max rule in good faith) In casual setting im sure why not, but tournies probably not right?
People have questions year-round regarding rotation. As evidenced by the many questions I got in my comments in recent weeks regarding rotation and the 5,000+ views the video already has in just over a day and the many more that will occur long before April. Just trying to help!
Coming from Yugioh, I prefer rotation as it makes the game much easier to balance as the card game matures. As a side effect, yes they will be able to keep selling more cards. But who are we kidding? Pokemone tcg will sell cards with or without a rotation system
They need to ban Tera Charizard ex! I'm beyond sick and tired of facing that disgustingly broken trash! 180 damage is already a lot of damage for only 2 measly Energy and then it can self charge and charge 1 more Fire Energy onto whatever they desire because it searches your deck for 3! It really did not need the extra 30 damage for each prize card the opponent has taken! That's ridiculous! I've made many Grass decks to try to counter that broken trash, only to end up losing to it again and the number of players running it on PTCGV are high! Thankfully, Arcanine ex/Charizard is still more popular, but geez! I'm sick of it! Lots of players feel the need to run it because it's a free deck that was built for them and they are too lazy to build their own decks! I'm sure many players have lots of credits. They can exchange them for other cards! This means that I have to suffer facing Tera Charizard ex for another year and a half! They need to pull the trigger! Even an eradication would be good! 180 damage and no Ability! It doesn't need to deal more than 180 damage for only 2 energy. That's overkill! That card makes me want to vomit with rage! Once the next set comes out, I'm building Galvantula ex/Magneton to item lock those clowns frequently! Flark Tera Charizard ex! I was hoping it would be rotated and banned in Expanded because it doesn't belong in the TCG! To all those who suck so bad at this game that your have to run that absolutely disgusting broken trash! 🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻
@Lemon_Sage9999 What is there not to get? Tera Charizard ex is disgustingly broken, and a shit ton of players feel they have to run it because they suck at the PTCG!
So i basically messed up by buying the Regidrago Vstar max rarity deck since it's being rotated in march well that sucks (new player coming from yugioh)
One thing I missed is that when certain cards reuse the same name but the newer version has a different effect than the original, some of the original cards receive an errata where it’s understood that the old card will now work like the new one instead.
Here’s an official list of Pokemon TCG errata from The Pokemon Company: www.pokemon.com/static-assets/content-assets/cms2/pdf/trading-card-game/tcg_errata.pdf
This helps so much as a quick intro/summary! I just started last week (ex-Magic the Gathering player 😅) Thank you!
You could've mentioned errata (like in energy retrival) but other than that, its very informing for new players
I didn’t know energy retrieval had anything funny with it. Those older versions of the card go WAY back!
@@InThirdPerson I have 2 nrg retrivals from 1999 (base set I belive) text "trade 1 of the other cards in your hand for up to 2 Basic energy cards from your discard pile." And you can normally Play it like the current one but you have to apply all the new things and text
@@rafuzi4739 never heard of that, makes superior energy retrieval make more sense tho, it really was just a double powered energy retrieval
Actually Pokemon Catcher has received errata. So despite the text change, the card is still standard legal. All cards that have received errata are legal if they’ve been reprinted and would be played with the updated effects.
An example of a reprint where they did not specify an errata for was Recycle Energy. So the only legal copies of that card (at least rn in Expanded) are the Unified Minds print and not Neo Genesis (look at the trivia section of the Bulbapedia article for that energy)
Super rod also has an errata! I use the neo genesis version in my decks lol.
What happens when we run out of alphabet letters?
Then the tcg is over
They double up I guess. Can't wait for the AAA card game era
@@ChiePet_I'm looking forward to the XXX era.
@@Suiax bet you anything both Lopunny and Gardy get broken cards when we get there lmao
@@ChiePet_ With nothing but waifu supporters, with alt arts that will push the boundaries on what they can get away with on a Pokémon Card.
Pokemon Catcher is legal in standard format. It’s been erata’d, so you just have to abide by its newest text.
Trying to get into playing the tcg in person and your channel helps inform me about the game. Thank you
Thanks for watching!
Great explination on the standard format. Note that you may not use old supperior energy retrieval in place of the new one due to the caveat of "you can not get the cards you discarded this way" but erratas are understood. I really would love them to release the Draw 3 cards card as Rivals and have them be like research where you can use older versions.
PS: Molly just chilling in the background looking into our souls!
Phenomenal presentation. You are my gateway PTCG content creator since I started playing the game. I just want to say that you are doing a wonderful job and I hope to catch you at a stream this Sunday. I haven't been able to catch you the last couple of Sundays for some reason. Must be because I'm in the U.S. Keep up the good work. Love your streams.
Thanks for the support on RUclips and Twitch! No need to apologize. I’m forever grateful for any time you’ve spent or will spend supporting my content.
I’ll see you when I see you 🫡 take care!
Very well done video. Core information, will be relevant even in years to come.
Next rotation will be the first with entire decks with only gray boarders… unless the card is a reprint or errata. I am curious if anyone will take advantage of this. Just as an example I do a deck search and the yellow boarders would be for sure trainer or energy cards. Therefore theoretically someone can prize map/ deck search faster just by looking at the color of the boarder 🫣
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That video is really informative all types of players, big value for the community. Thanks for the great content.
So helpful as I new person trying to get into pokemon card game, wish I knew what deck to play aha
Such a great video, found it super useful!!
thanks, very useful
Rotation may be a little earlier this year just as an fyi. It’s been pretty consistent in timing with the EUIC tournament these last couple years but EUIC got bumped up to late Feb for 2025
I think the timing relative to EUIC was more of a coincidence rather than the rule. I think the key event that triggers rotation in this current era is the launch of the new set rather than EUIC. If the timing does move, I’ll make an updated video.
No yugioh has forbidden/limited lists. Older cards are generally power crept and newer strategies accel. Pros and definitely allot of cons to this type of approach.
Pokemon rotation seems it can be just as angering when they rotate out some of the key cards in certain decks but again both Pros and cons to it.
power creep isn’t a good thing though
I prefer pokemon standard over yugioh standard due to the rotation and the decks are way cheaper
@@lou.7947for yugioh power creep is necessary to allow newer product to be pushed similar to pokemon. But yes it in fact sucks 😂
@@jonathanlarge7647ohhhh I agree 10fold! I’m definitely more for the 50$ decks instead of 1000$ decks in yugioh. So I feel you here mane. 😂
Thank you very clear
Have played Cups and Challenges with my SCR Pokemon Catchers without any problem
I used to play back when PTCGO was a thing (I am old) but I never really understood the formats, unlimited, standard, etc. I never understood why I couldn't play certain cards in certain formats. So I generally just played the theme decks. Last year when I started to play more seriously and also IRL, I now finally understand. But it is pretty dumb it's not generally explained. So thank you for this video on behalf of all new players!
PTCGO was the best, I miss the days of the Plasma sets
Super helpful video!
Coming from Yugioh this rotation system seems like it works very well but also feels pretty strict in a way. If I find a favorite deck it will be gone in about three years? It won’t deter me but it sure does sound a little disappointing.
10:35 bye charizard & miraidon. I will be waiting for the meta list for each rotations
Hope dynamotor comes back. Doesn’t have to be flaaffy, just it’s a fun engine. Also, RIP V cards
Flaaffy rotated too soon 🫡
Just got a fusion strike Genesect V and Mew V only to realize that they've rotated out of standard...
I would like to know what is the current best deck for a beginner to get into Pokemon TCG? Is it charizard ex?
Try this as a starting point! ruclips.net/video/3xC8Axcrj1Q/видео.html&pp=ygUacG9rZW1vbiB0Y2cgYmVnaW5uZXIgZGVja3M%3D
@@InThirdPerson thank you
Do you any advice for deck building?
What about cards like Ultra Ball? Different text box, but functionally the same.
Older versions of Ultra Ball would be subject to errata and follow the wording of the latest version of Ultra Ball
Just a quick question, does basic energy get rotated? Could we keep using the same basic energy?
Basic energy is forever! Gold basic energy is always expensive because you can always use it in your deck.
@@InThirdPerson Thank you! I'm new to the game and just learning about rotation. This is a big help because I have way more of everything else than energy right now.
I’m going to miss Giratina /lost zone meta so much 😢
Lost Zone decks certainly added a unique flavour to the game. However, since we've seen Lost Zone stuff go away and come back before, I wouldn't be surprised to see the Lost Zone mechanic return someday.
Bro I am waiting for a competitive Sceptile ex again…when will it happen…blaziken is coming soon.
I wish there wasn't a rotation, that's the only thing stopping me from playing
i would like answer from anyone, i just recently play tcg and about to buy my first bundle, i decided to go either palkia vstar or gardevoir, leaning more to palkia, but should i buy gardevoir as it last longer in standard format?
What will happen when the format gets to xyz?
They haven’t used letters A, B, and C yet.
Theres a bunch of supporter cards with different titles, but have the same effect, (ie: draw 3 cards" Nemona, Barry, Cheren, Hau, etc) Both old and new.
Are we allowed to proxy them using older versions even if their title is different? (If we follow the 4copies max rule in good faith)
In casual setting im sure why not, but tournies probably not right?
Tourney nope
The effect doesn’t matter, the name does. You can play 4 of each if you want to.
@@BBQKana now im just building a deck with 16+ cards that say "draw 3"
Fake cards at a tournament 🤔 😶
NOT IRIDA 😭I JUST BUILT A PALKIA VSTAR DECK
Yugioh is ban list but they also have slot higher paywall Pokemon is a million times cheaper
You gotta subscriber out of me bro i appreciate this
Thanks for the sub! Hope you enjoy all the other vids I have here already and lots more to come!
cant believe my miriadon is leaving in 2026 😭
That’s a long time from now! Lots of time to shock the world ⚡️
Welcome new players
If you need cards hit me up. Or come to our league
We're not in april
People have questions year-round regarding rotation. As evidenced by the many questions I got in my comments in recent weeks regarding rotation and the 5,000+ views the video already has in just over a day and the many more that will occur long before April. Just trying to help!
So standard legal is the way to keep everyone spending to buy new cards
Coming from Yugioh, I prefer rotation as it makes the game much easier to balance as the card game matures. As a side effect, yes they will be able to keep selling more cards. But who are we kidding? Pokemone tcg will sell cards with or without a rotation system
Nah, keeps it fresh, I might've not even played without it
They need to ban Tera Charizard ex! I'm beyond sick and tired of facing that disgustingly broken trash! 180 damage is already a lot of damage for only 2 measly Energy and then it can self charge and charge 1 more Fire Energy onto whatever they desire because it searches your deck for 3! It really did not need the extra 30 damage for each prize card the opponent has taken! That's ridiculous! I've made many Grass decks to try to counter that broken trash, only to end up losing to it again and the number of players running it on PTCGV are high! Thankfully, Arcanine ex/Charizard is still more popular, but geez! I'm sick of it! Lots of players feel the need to run it because it's a free deck that was built for them and they are too lazy to build their own decks! I'm sure many players have lots of credits. They can exchange them for other cards! This means that I have to suffer facing Tera Charizard ex for another year and a half! They need to pull the trigger! Even an eradication would be good! 180 damage and no Ability! It doesn't need to deal more than 180 damage for only 2 energy. That's overkill! That card makes me want to vomit with rage!
Once the next set comes out, I'm building Galvantula ex/Magneton to item lock those clowns frequently! Flark Tera Charizard ex! I was hoping it would be rotated and banned in Expanded because it doesn't belong in the TCG! To all those who suck so bad at this game that your have to run that absolutely disgusting broken trash! 🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻
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@Lemon_Sage9999 What is there not to get? Tera Charizard ex is disgustingly broken, and a shit ton of players feel they have to run it because they suck at the PTCG!
We call that a "skill issue" in the industry
@@Number1SethRollinsFan dude.... Get a grip. "Skill issue" "touch grass" "get a therapist"
So i basically messed up by buying the Regidrago Vstar max rarity deck since it's being rotated in march well that sucks (new player coming from yugioh)