The 2018 Pokémon TCG Standard format rotation is about to take place, and when it happens, only more recent expansions and promo cards will be legal in Standard legal play (see the announcement for details). This expansion rotation keeps the game fresh for longtime players and accessible to new competitors. It can also really shake up the metagame—the loss of a few key cards can effectively stop a deck cold, and it could make a middling deck reach new heights because a major obstacle to its success is no longer in play. Needless to say, it's an exciting time of the year for Pokémon TCG competitors!
We can't really predict the future of the Pokémon TCG without knowing which cards will arrive throughout the season, but we can take a look back at what cards are rotating out of the Standard format and how that might affect popular decks. We'll also take a look at some of the recently released cards as a way of peering into the looking glass at what could be popular all season long.
Check out some of the exciting changes coming with the Standard format rotation and what you can expect at your next competition after it goes into effect September 1.
from GoNintendo
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